Hayward City Council
May 27, 2025

Tuesday, May 27, 2025
7:00 PM

CITY OF HAYWARD
Hayward City Hall
777 B Street
Hayward, CA 94541
www.Hayward-CA.gov
Council Chambers
City Council
Agenda

May 27, 2025City Council Agenda

CITY COUNCIL MEETING
777 B Street, Hayward, CA 94541
City Hall, Council Chambers
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CITY COUNCIL MEETING
CALL TO ORDER: Mayor Salinas
Pledge of Allegiance: Council Member Andrews
AB 2449 TELECONFERENCE NOTIFICATIONS AND CONSIDERATION

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ROLL CALL

CLOSED SESSION ANNOUNCEMENT
May 13, 2025
May 27, 2025

PRESENTATIONS
Asian American, Native Hawaiian, and Pacific Islander Heritage Month Proclamation Assistant City Manager Dustin Claussen Service Commendation

PUBLIC COMMENTS
The Public Comments section provides an opportunity to address the City Council on items not listed on the agenda or Informational Staff Presentation items. The Council welcomes comments and requests that speakers present their remarks in a respectful manner, within established time limits, and focus on issues which directly affect the City or are within the jurisdiction of the City. As the Council is prohibited by State law from discussing items not listed on the agenda, items will be taken under consideration and may be referred to staff. The City Council welcomes comments, including criticism, about the policies, procedures, programs, or services of the City, or of the acts or omissions of the City Council. Speakers shall not use threatening, profane, or abusive language which disrupts, disturbs, or otherwise impedes the orderly conduct of a City Council. The City is committed to maintaining a workplace free of unlawful harassment and is mindful that City staff regularly attend Council meetings. Discriminatory statements or conduct that is hostile, intimidating, oppressive, or abusive – are per se disruptive to a meeting and will not be tolerated . ration and may be referred to staff.

CITY MANAGER’S COMMENTS
An oral report from the City Manager on upcoming activities, events, or other items of general interest to Council and the Public.

ACTION ITEMS
The Council will permit comment as each item is called for the Consent Calendar, Public Hearings, and Legislative Business. In the case of the Consent Calendar, a specific item will need to be pulled by a Council Member in order for the Council to discuss the item or to permit public comment on the item. Please notify the City Clerk any time before the Consent Calendar is voted on by Council if you wish to speak on a Consent Item.

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CONSENT
Approve the City Council Minutes of the Special City Council Meeting on May 13, 2025
MIN 25-0691.

Attachments: Attachment I Draft Minutes of 5/13/2025
Adopt a Resolution Authorizing the City Manager to Reallocate $100,000 in Funding Previously Allocated to the Hayward Fire Department for a Drone Project to Fund a Proposal from the Fire Department’s Health and Wellness Committee for Personal Protective Equipment Cleaning at an Estimated Cost of
$70,000, Returning $30,000 to Measure C Fund 406
CONS 25-2382.

Attachments: Attachment I Staff Report
Attachment II Resolution
Adopt a Resolution Accepting and Appropriating Homeless Housing, Assistance and Prevention Grant (HHAP) Round 5 Funding in the Amount of $186,667 for Fiscal Year 2024-2025 Hayward Navigation Center Operations to Support the
Agreement with Bay Area Community Services (BACS) for
Fiscal Year 2024-2025 Hayward Navigation Center Operations in a Not-to-Exceed Amount of $2,500,894
CONS 25-2403.

Attachments: Attachment I Staff Report
Attachment II Resolution
Adopt an Ordinance Amending Chapter 9, Article 9 of the Hayward Municipal Code for the Adoption of Universal
Residential Design and Visitability Standards for the City of Hayward
CONS 25-2504.

Attachments: Attachment I Staff Report
Attachment II Summary of Published Ordinance
Adopt an Ordinance Amending Chapter 10, Article 1 (Zoning Ordinance) of the Hayward Municipal Code Rezoning a
Property to the Medium Density Residential District in
Connection with Zone Change, Vesting Tentative Map and Site Plan Review Application No. 202000576 for a Three-Unit
Residential Condominium
CONS 25-2515.

Attachments: Attachment I Staff Report
Attachment II Summary of Published Ordinance

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Adopt a Resolution Accepting the Resignation of Commissioner Vikram Gautham from the Clean and Green Commission,
Effective Immediately
CONS 25-2586.

Attachments: Attachment I Staff Report
Attachment I Resolution
Attachment III Resignation Letter

WORK SESSION
Work Session items are non -action items. Although the Council may discuss or direct staff to follow up on these items, no formal action will be taken. Any formal action will be placed on the agenda at a subsequent meeting in the action sections of the agenda.

Hayward Boulevard Feasibility Study: Proposed Restriping and Safety Improvements recommended by the Hayward
Boulevard Feasibility Study, Project No. 05217 (Report from Public Works Director Ameri)
WS 25-0237.

Attachments: Attachment I Staff Report
Attachment II Traffic Analysis Results
Attachment III Public Feedback
Attachment IV Improvements Summary

PUBLIC HEARING
Public Hearing to Comply with AB 2561: Status of Vacancies, Recruitment, and Retention Efforts (Item continued to June 3, 2025)
PH 25-0268.

LEGISLATIVE BUSINESS
Local Responsibility Area Fire Hazard Severity Zone Map:

Introduction of an Ordinance Amending the Hayward
Municipal by Adding Article 16 to Chapter 3 of the Hayward Municipal Code Relating to Fire Hazard Severity Zones (Report from Acting Fire Chief Vollmer)
LB 25-0179.

Attachments: Attachment I Staff Report
Attachment II Draft Ordinance
Attachment III Public Comment

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COUNCIL REPORTS AND ANNOUNCEMENTS
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COUNCIL REFERRALS
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ADJOURNMENT
NEXT MEETING, June 3, 2025, 7:00 PM

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CITY OF HAYWARD
Hayward City Hall
777 B Street
Hayward, CA 94541
www.Hayward-CA.gov
File #: MIN 25-069
DATE: May 27, 2025
TO: Mayor and City Council
FROM: City Clerk

SUBJECT
Approve the City Council Minutes of the Special City Council Meeting on May 13, 2025

RECOMMENDATION
That the City Council approves the special City Council meeting minutes of May 13, 2025.

SUMMARY
The City Council held a City Council meeting on May 13, 2025.

ATTACHMENTS
Attachment I Draft Minutes of 5/13/2025
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SPECIAL CITY COUNCIL MEETING
777 B Street, Hayward, CA 94541
Council Chambers
https://hayward.zoom.us/j/87575917117?pwd=USSIzBbx2FxLOPlzfyVQrqbiFEUENn.1 Tuesday, May 13, 2025, 5:30 p.m.

The City Council meeting was called to order by Mayor Salinas at 5:35 p.m. in the Council Chambers.

Pledge of Allegiance: Council Member Syrop

ROLL CALL

Present: COUNCIL MEMBERS Andrews, Bonilla Jr., Goldstein, Roche, Syrop, Zermeño MAYOR Salinas

Absent: NONE

PUBLIC COMMENTS

There were none.

WORK SESSION

1. City Council Budget Work Session : Review Proposed Fiscal Year 2025 -26 Operating Budget (Staff Report from Interim Finance Director Etman) WS 25-022

Staff report submitted by Interim Finance Director Etman, dated May 13, 2025, was filed.

City Manager Dr. Ana Alvarez provided an overview of the work session. Interim Finance Director Etman indicated the F iscal Year 2025-2026 proposed Operating Budget reflects General Fund expenditures of $232 million and $31.6 million in available General Fund reserves which represent 14% and not the policy of 20% of approved operating expense budget, projected General Fund revenues of $219.7 million; explained the strategies used in the past to balance the budget; summarized proposed department wide reductions of $480,000; and noted staff was proposing to have a fall budget revise to reassess financial and operational priorities.

Assistant City Manager Youngblood provided an overview of the resident satisfaction survey which included highest ranked community concerns , community’s municipal services priorities, and City service/policy areas with greatest room for improvement; and emphasized that while the survey does not prescribe exact policy steps, it provides valuable insight into community expectations and priorities that should guide resource allocation and service-level discussions.

Mayor Salinas opened the public comment section at 6:12 p.m.

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Suzanne expressed support for the items being discussed and thanked the group for addressing the budget challenges.

Mayor Salinas closed the public comment section at 6:13 p.m.

Discussion ensued among members of the City Council and City staff about the following:
increasing the Transient Occupancy Tax (TOT) rate to a maximum of 14% which could generate up to an additional $1.5million in General Fund revenue; impacts of reducing General Fund reserves below the 20% ; ongoing efforts with the county and other stakeholders to pursue Measure W funds towards homelessness response; additional state funding may become available but it could require policy shifts regarding encampments; the fall revise is intended to begin a multi -year structural reset, including a major review of police and library budgets ; the proposed budget does not include any personnel increases; vacancy savings are assumed based on normal attrition and known staffing vacancies ; although departments were tasked with 2% cuts, the net reduction was only around $480,000 due to offsetting cost increases such as utilities and contracts; program evaluations would occur post-adoption due to their complexity; $4.5 million in American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) funds was placed into reserves , not operational use; potential future revenue from new data centers, with one projected to generate over $2 million annually in utility users tax (UUT), could be considered as revenue opportunity; $31.6 million is currently liquid and spendable, with $10 million already committed; the City-owned cinema is fully occupied and generates revenue used to repay the loan associated with its purchase ; there is potential reduction of at least $1 million in City insurance premiums by fiscal year 2026, with a goal of implementing changes by July 1 , 2025; the City's shift toward year -round budgeting and a commitment to long-term structural fixes, rather than quick unsustainable cuts, reaffirms a balanced approach that preserves core services and avoids layoffs ; the City plans on resuming full OPEB (Other Post -Employment Benefits) payments to avoid long -term financial strain; and the current $8.6 million loan receivable is classified as a non-spendable asset, but as repayments are received that amount will transition into spendable reserves , assuming no deficit.

Members of the City Council offered the following : expressed concern over the City’s projected $12.6 million deficit and its impact on reserve levels ; emphasized the need for urgent and purposeful action before the fall budget revise ; stressed the importance of conservative budget assumptions; reaffirmed their commitment to working collaboratively toward a sustainable, community -centered budget; emphasized the need for bold, creative solutions to avoid long -term fiscal harm ; emphasized the need to partner with Alameda County Board of Supervisors, and the desire for a proportionate share of Measure W funding and a stronger regional partnership to address homelessness response; emphasized the need to revisi t the Economic Development approach to increasing entertainment and tourism options; suggested exploring internal restructuring or re-prioritizing existing departments to bring more events and attractions to the city; encouraged further review of the City’s permitting and fee collection processes to streamline operations and increase revenue efficiency; requested a reevaluation of the City’s property portfolio to identify underutilized assets that could be leased for revenue generation; stressed the importance of continuing to invest in infrastructure maintenance, particularly water, sewer, and cybersecurity, to avoid

SPECIAL CITY COUNCIL MEETING
777 B Street, Hayward, CA 94541
Council Chambers
https://hayward.zoom.us/j/87575917117?pwd=USSIzBbx2FxLOPlzfyVQrqbiFEUENn.1 Tuesday, May 13, 2025, 5:30 p.m.
higher long-term costs; advocated for creative cost-saving measures, such as graffiti-resistant utility box murals, to reduce recurring maintenance needs; supported future evaluations but noted the urgency of addressing the deficit sooner ; questioned whether more program - specific decisions could still be made before final adoption or fall revision; raised concerns about the optics of reserve levels; clarified that in past years the City included non-spendable reserves in its calculations ; reiterated the urgency of acting before June 3, 2025 , especially on items such as overtime and confirmed revenue, to minimize reliance on reserves ; noted that expired revenue sources such as ARPA should not be included in budget discussions ; asked to consider adjusting the City’s insurance coverage with a goal of implementing changes by July 1, 2025; requested that staff provide an update on Community Development Block Grant ( CDBG) funding allocations; urged that the fall revise include a clear strategic framework and suggested revisiting outdated ordinances and fees , such as the business license tax from 1975 and restrictive alcohol -related policies , as potential revenue opportunities; suggested evaluating departmental performance metrics more interactively , during future budget work sessions, to ensure alignment with strategic goals; advocated for protecting community service funding; emphasized the importance of focusing on business development and events as key drivers of sales and property tax revenue; requested that the City’s Chief Economic Development Officer share a report with the City Council containing actionable ideas to boost economic activity ; stressed the need to invest in technology , particularly cybersecurity , to enhance service delivery and protect against increasing threats; underscored the importance of continued infrastructure improvements to support economic vibrancy and create a welcoming environment for residents and shoppers ; advocated for better coordination among service pr oviders and suggested funding be directed to programs that demonstrate measurable impact ; supported restoring funding to the Hayward Evaluation and Response Teams (HEART) program when feasible; emphasized the need for ongoing review of overtime spending; requested staff to consider data centers and their potential Utility Users Tax (UUT) contributions, but exercise caution in projecting immediate revenue ; emphasized the importance of adhering to best practices when evaluating reserves, cautioning against considering non-spendable reserves as usable funds in emergencies; advocated for engaging staff across the City in the budget solution process, suggesting creative and inclusive approaches such as ideation sessions to harness their insights on program effectiveness, efficiency opportunities, and potential innovations ; emphasized the importance of staying focused on clearly defined community priorities, as reflected in the resident satisfaction survey and Measure C and K1 commitments/promises to the community; noted that while revenue from the City’s investment in the movie theater was expected to ramp up gradually, there is encouragement by growing occupancy ; and noted there are four key themes that should guide the City’s fiscal approach: protecting Measure C and K1 funds, staying committed to core services, aligning actions with the resident satisfaction survey and strategic priorities, and implementing ongoing budget monitoring beyond mid-year updates.

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Members of the City Council expressed appreciation to City staff for the preparation of the proposed Fiscal Year 2025 -26 Operating Budget and t he commitment t o addressing community priorities; and emphasized the collaborative spirit shown throughout the process. Interim Finance Director Etman acknowledged Deputy Finance Director Crosby, Management Analyst II Mullins, and Management Analyst Hatfield for their efforts.

ADJOURNMENT

Mayor Salinas adjourned the City Council meeting at 7:55 p.m., in memory of Mike Rabeck, Public Works Department Utilities Maintenance Mechanic, who was struck by a vehicle while riding a motorized bicycle in a fatal accident on Depot Road on Friday morning. Mike Rabeck joined the City of Hayward as Utilities Maintenance Mechanic on March 16, 2009, and was a member of All Pro Wrestling (APW), an American professional wrestling promotion and training school based in Hayward. Mayor Salinas requested that City staff coordinate the planting of a tree in memory of Mike Rabeck.

APPROVED

__________________________________________________________ Mark Salinas
Mayor, City of Hayward

ATTEST:

__________________________________________________________ Miriam Lens
City Clerk, City of Hayward

CITY OF HAYWARD
Hayward City Hall
777 B Street
Hayward, CA 94541
www.Hayward-CA.gov
File #: CONS 25-238
DATE: May 27, 2025
TO: Mayor and City Council
FROM: Fire Chief

SUBJECT
Adopt a Resolution Authorizing the City Manager to Reallocate $100,000 in Funding Previously Allocated to the Hayward Fire Department for a Drone Project to Fund a Proposal from the Fire Department’s Health and Wellness Committee for Personal Protective Equipment Cleaning at an Estimated Cost of $70,000, Returning $30,000 to Measure C Fund 406

RECOMMENDATION
That Council adopts adopt a resolution authorizing the City Manager to reallocate $100,000 in funding previously allocated to the Hayward Fire Department for a drone project to fund a proposal from the Fire Department’s Health and Wellness Committee for personal protective equipment cleaning at an estimated cost of $70,000, returning $30,000 to Measure C Fund 406.

SUMMARY
The Hayward Fire Department (HFD) has an existing approved budget allocation for a drone project in the amount of $100,000, and requests to pivot this funding for a new proposal for PPE cleaning at an estimated cost of $70,000, resulting in a decrease in the funding need and returning $30,000 to Measure C Fund 406. The Hayward Fire Department is committed to enhancing the safety of firefighters by implementing a cancer prevention approach for cleaning all turnout/PPE gear. With the new cleaning proposal, the Department will be in-line with recommended sanitation and cleaning procedures as stated by Cal-OSHA and the National Fire Protection Agency.

ATTACHMENTS
Attachment I Staff Report
Attachment II Resolution
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DATE: May 27, 2025

TO: Mayor and City Council

FROM: Fire Chief

SUBJECT: Adopt a Resolution Authorizing the City Manager to Reallocate $100,000 in Funding Previously Allocated to the Hayward Fire Department for a D rone Project to Fund a Proposal from the Fire Department’s Health and Wellness Committee for Personal Protective Equipment Cleaning at an Estimated Cost of $70,000, Returning $30,000 to Measure C Fund 406

RECOMMENDATION

That Council adopts adopt a resolution authorizing the City Manager to reallocate $100,000 in funding previously allocated to the Hayward Fire Department for a d rone project to fund a proposal from the Fire Department’s Health and Wellness Committee for personal protective equipment cleaning at an estimated cost of $70,000, returning $30,000 to Measure C Fund 406

SUMMARY

The Hayward Fire Department (HFD) has an existing approved budget allocation for a drone project in the amount of $100,000, and requests to pivot this funding for a new proposal for PPE cleaning at an estimated cost of $70,000, resulting in a decrease in the funding need and returning $30,000 to Measure C Fund 406. The Hayward Fire Department is committed to enhancing the safety of firefighters by implementing a cancer prevention approach for cleaning all turnout/PPE gear. With the new cleaning proposal, the Department will be in -line with recommended sanitation and cleaning procedures as stated by Cal-OSHA and the National Fire Protection Agency.

BACKGROUND & DISCUSSION

In FY24, the Hayward Fire Department was approved for a drone project to assist with fire monitoring and other services in the amount of $100,000. In May of 2024, the Department appointed a new Fire Chief, and it has since been determined that the drone purchase will not be pursued. The Department has also been presented with a PPE cleaning proposal brought forth by the HFD Health and Wellness Committee which includes a detailed plan to properly

clean, sanitize, monitor, and repair all turnout/PPE gear for active firefighters. Key components of the proposal include:

- Routine cleaning and inspection
- Annual advanced inspections and cleanings
- Detailed record-keeping of scheduled cleanings
- Updating SOG 14010 (Clean Stations, Storage and PPE Decontaminations) - Retirement of PPE after 10 years
- Upgrade current HFD cleaning equipment
- Annual advanced cleaning and inspection by manufacturer

NFPA 1851 establishes requirements for selection, care, and maintenance of firefighting protective ensembles to reduce health and safety risks associated with improper maintenance, contamination, or damage, and by implementing the steps as listed above, HFD will comply with currently recommended practices. Additionally, OSHA uses the NFPA guidelines to establish recommended firefighter decontamination and PPE safety practices.

The Department is deeply invested in the health and safety of all fire personnel, and feels it is in the best interest of the City to shift this funding allocation to implement the recommended safety practices as highlighted above.

STRATEGIC ROADMAP

This proposal does not directly impact any of the strategic roadmap projects.

FISCAL IMPACT

The proposal to reallocate the currently budgeted done funding to fulfill the PPE cleaning proposal would result in a net return of $30,000 to the Measure C Fund.

SUSTAINABILITY FEATURES

The proposed cleaning measures include more thorough inspections and monitoring that include repair services. These standardized repairs will circumvent the extended wear-and- tear issues that can lead to the early retirement of turnout sets. Regular maintenance will improve the lifespan of the PPE.

PUBLIC CONTACT

No public contact is required for this item.

NEXT STEPS

If Council approves the resolution, Staff will work with Finance to reallocate the funding to a new project account and proceed with implementing proposed cleaning and record-keeping processes.

Prepared by: Lauren Dekas, Management Analyst

Recommended by: Eric Vollmer, Interim Fire Chief

Approved by:

________________________________________
Michael Lawson, Acting City Manager

HAYWARD CITY COUNCIL

RESOLUTION NO. 25-____

Introduced by Council Member _________

RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO REALLOCATE $100,000

IN FUNDING PREVIOUSLY ALLOCATED TO THE HAYWARD FIRE

DEPARTMENT FOR A DRONE PROJECT TO FUND A PROPOSAL FROM THE FIRE DEPARTMENT’S HEALTH AND WELLNESS COMMITTEE FOR PERSONAL PROTECTIVE EQUIPMENT CLEANING AT AN ESTIMATED COST OF $70,000, RETURNING $30,000 TO MEASURE C FUND 406

WHEREAS, the Hayward Fire Department no longer seeks to purchase drones as initially proposed in the FY25 CIP project summaries;

WHEREAS, the department is seeking to be compliant with National Fire Protection Agency (NFPA) standards for PPE cleaning and sanitatio n, and seeks to reappropriate funding rather than seek funding outside of the planned budget;

WHEREAS, this proposal would result in a return of $30,000 to the Measure C open fund balance , reducing the department ask from the existing $100,000 to $70,000. This funding will pivot to expenses related to cleaning services, maintenance, inspection, and cleaning equipment.

NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the City Council of the City of Hayward that the City Manager is hereby authorized and directed to reappropriate $70,000 of the existing $100,000 drone project funding to a new project fund that will be utilized for Hayward Fire Department fire personnel PPE cleaning and maintenance.

ATTACHMENT II

IN COUNCIL, HAYWARD, CALIFORNIA, _______________________, 2025

ADOPTED BY THE FOLLOWING VOTE:

AYES: COUNCIL MEMBERS:

MAYOR:

NOES: COUNCIL MEMBERS:

ABSTAIN: COUNCIL MEMBERS:

ABSENT: COUNCIL MEMBERS:

ATTEST: ______________________________________
City Clerk of the City of Hayward

APPROVED AS TO FORM:

_________________________________________
City Attorney of the City of Hayward

CITY OF HAYWARD
Hayward City Hall
777 B Street
Hayward, CA 94541
www.Hayward-CA.gov
File #: CONS 25-240
DATE: May 27, 2025
TO: Mayor and City Council
FROM: Assistant City Manager

SUBJECT
Adopt a Resolution Accepting and Appropriating Homeless Housing, Assistance and Prevention Grant (HHAP) Round 5 Funding in the Amount of $186,667 for Fiscal Year 2024-2025 Hayward Navigation Center Operations to Support the Agreement with Bay Area Community Services (BACS) for Fiscal Year 2024-2025 Hayward Navigation Center Operations in a Not-to-Exceed Amount of $2,500,894

RECOMMENDATION
That City Council adopt a resolution (Attachment II) accepting and appropriating Homeless Housing, Assistance and Prevention (HHAP) Grant Round 5 funding for use at the Hayward Navigation Center to support the agreement with Bay Area Community Services (BACS) for Fiscal Year 2024-2025 Hayward Navigation Center (HNC) Operations in an Amount Not-to-Exceed $2,500,894.

SUMMARY
The Hayward Navigation Center (HNC) opened in November 2019 as a key component of the City of Hayward’s response to the homelessness crisis and the lack of shelter available to the unhoused community in Hayward. The HNC is a low barrier, interim, congregate (i.e., dorm style) shelter that opened with a nightly bed capacity of 45 beds and now has a capacity of 66. Bay Area Community Services (BACS) operates the HNC, providing housing navigation and support for individuals experiencing homelessness, following the Housing First model. This evidence-based model prioritizes providing stable housing before addressing other issues such as employment, mental health, or substance use. The HNC is the only interim transitional housing program in the City for single adults.

The HNC is funded through several sources including Measure C, the General Fund, ARPA, and State and County grants. Two grants, the Permanent Local Housing Allocation (PLHA) and the Homeless Housing, Assistance, and Prevention (HHAP) grant are funded by the State and often have delayed distribution.

The City is a subrecipient of Alameda County for State HHAP funds, which are allocated in batches for each round of funding. The City is currently receiving Round 4 funding; however, the second batch of Round 4 is significantly delayed because, while the City has expended its first batch, the State will only allocate the funding when each of the County’ssubrecipients have fully expended their first batch. In the CITY OF HAYWARD Printed on 5/23/2025Page 1 of 2
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interim, the State has released Round 5.

The delay in receiving the second batch of Round 4 resulted in a funding gap at the HNC of $303,774 for FY 2024-2025. To resolve the funding gap, staff recommend City Council adopt a resolution accepting and appropriating $186,667 in HHAP Round 5 funding to support closing the funding gap for the FY 2024- 2025 agreement with BACS HNC operations. Additionally, staff intend to use the direction from City Council’sprior action to allocate $117,107 of the opioid settlement funds received to close the remaining funding gap.

ATTACHMENTS
Attachment I Staff Report
Attachment II Resolution
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DATE: May 27, 2025

TO: Mayor and City Council

FROM: Assistant City Manager

SUBJECT: Adopt a Resolution Accepting and Appropriating Homeless Housing, Assistance and Prevention Grant (HHAP) Round 5 Funding in the Amount of $186,667 for Fiscal Year 2024-2025 Hayward Navigation Center Operations to Support the Agreement with Bay Area Community Services (BACS) for Fiscal Year 2024- 2025 Hayward Navigation Center Operations in a Not-to-Exceed Amount of $2,500,894

RECOMMENDATION

That City Council adopt a resolution (Attachment II) accepting and appropriating Homeless Housing, Assistance and Prevention (HHAP) Grant Round 5 funding for use at the Hayward Navigation Center to support the agreement with Bay Area Community Services (BACS) for Fiscal Year 2024-2025 Hayward Navigation Center (HNC) Operations in an Amount Not-to- Exceed $2,500,894.

SUMMARY

The Hayward Navigation Center (HNC) opened in November 2019 as a key component of the City of Hayward’s response to the homelessness crisis and the lack of shelter available to the unhoused community in Hayward. The HNC is a low barrier, interim, congregate (i.e., dorm style) shelter that opened with a nightly bed capacity of 45 beds and now has a capacity of 66.

Bay Area Community Services ( BACS) operates the HNC, providing housing navigation and support for individuals experiencing homelessness, following the Housing First model. This evidence-based model prioritizes providing stable housing before addressing other issues such as employment, mental health, or substance use. The HNC is the only interim transitional housing program in the City for single adults.

The HNC is funded through several sources including Measure C, the General Fund, ARPA, and State and County grants. Two grants, the Permanent Local Housing Allocation (PLHA) and the Homeless Housing, Assistance, and Prevention (HHAP) grant are funded by the State and often have delayed distribution. The City is a subrecipient of Alameda County for State HHAP funds, which are allocated in batches for each round of funding. The City is currently receiving Round 4 funding; however, the second batch of Round 4 is significantly delayed because, while the City has expended its first batch, the State will only allocate the funding when each of the County’s

subrecipients have fully expended their first batch. In the interim, the State has released Round

5. The delay in receiving the second batch of Round 4 resulted in a funding gap at the HNC of $303,774 for FY 2024-2025. To resolve the funding gap, staff recommend City Council adopt a resolution accepting and appropriating $186,667 in HHAP Round 5 funding to support closing the funding gap for the FY 2024-2025 agreement with BACS HNC operations. Additionally, staff intend to use the direction from City Council’s prior action to allocate $117,107 of the opioid settlement funds received to close the remaining funding gap.

BACKGROUND

In October 2018, City Council declared a shelter crisis in Hayward, finding that the health and safety of the City’s growing homeless population was threatened by a lack of shelter.1 Since the declaration, City Council has continuously worked to address these health and safety concerns through a variety of approaches. Additional information around local and regional efforts can be found in the May 23, 2023, report to City Council.2

One of the initiatives to support Hayward’s homeless community is to provide transitional housing through the Hayward Navigation Center (HNC) for people currently experiencing homelessness. The HNC is a low barrier, interim, congregate (i.e., dorm style) shelter that opened with a nightly bed capacity of 45 beds in November 2019. Since then, Bay Area Community Services (BACS) has been managing the facility, providing housing navigation and support for individuals experiencing homelessness, following the Housing First model. This evidence-based model prioritizes providing stable housing before addressing other issues such as employment, mental health, or substance use. Funded through various sources including Measure C, the General Fund, ARPA, and State and County grants, the HNC is the only interim transitional housing program in the City for single adults. Currently, the HNC has a capacity of 66 beds after acquiring a third residential trailer through CARES Act funding during the COVID- 19 pandemic.

DISCUSSION

BACS has been successfully operating the HNC since November 2019 , providing outreach, housing navigation services, and flexible funds administration to individuals facing literal homelessness. Through Resolution Number 24-148, City Council authorized the City Manager to negotiate and execute an agreement with BACS for FY 2024- 2025 HNC operations for an

1 October 2, 2018 Hayward City Council meeting:
https://hayward.legistar.com/LegislationDetail.aspx?ID=3690554&GUID=A8DF0FBF-2F19-4648-8632- 2BFE62A97107&Options=&Search= 3
2 May 23, 2023 Hayward City Council meeting:
https://hayward.legistar.com/LegislationDetail.aspx?ID=6230209&GUID=B25EFB97-ADB4-45D7-BC5F- 0BC0EE034F45&Options=&Search=

amount not -to-exceed $ 2,500,894.3 BACS’ FY 202 4-2025 HNC operations agreement was funded through allocations across multiple funding sources , including Measure C , General Fund, American Rescue Plan Act of 2021 (ARPA), and Permanent Local Housing Allocation Program (PLHA) and HHAP Grants. The original funding sources and amounts are outlined below in Table 1.

Table 1: FY 2024-2025 Hayward Navigation Center Contract Funding

Source Amount
General Fund $1,127,260
Measure C $372,740
American Rescue Plan Act of 2021 (ARPA) $138,393
Permanent Local Housing Allocation Program (PLHA) Grant $558,727 Homeless Housing, Assistance and Prevention (HHAP) Grant $303,774 Total $2,500,894

Since its inception, BACS has been running the HNC with a focus on providing housing navigation and support to unhoused individuals. Currently, the HNC has a total capacity of 66 shelter beds. In the time since its opening, the HNC has served 616 individuals experiencing homelessness. Individuals typically reside at the HNC for an average of 101 days, with BACS’ outreach team referring new clients as beds become available. As of April 1, 202 5, 560 individuals have exited the program, the majority of whom (n=355 or 63%) have moved into permanent housing. Furthermore, over the past 12 months, there has been a noticeable shift in housing placements, from individuals moving in with family and friends to more people moving into rental units with ongoing housing subsidies. This shift indicates a growing emphasis on securing more stable and independent housing options for individuals, ensuring they have a long-term solution with the added support of financia l subsidies, rather than relying on informal living arrangements. These outcomes highlight the continued success of the program.

Funding Gap due to Delays in Grant Funding
On June 23, 2020 4, City Council approve the City of Hayward’s Five -Year Permanent Local Housing Allocation (PLHA) Plan and authorized the City Manager and assigned staff to submit an application to the State of California Department of Housing and Community Development (HCD) for PLHA Funds for a projected total amount of $3,910,410 in funding across five years.

PLHA is a state-level funding source administered by HCD. Over the past several years, PLHA has supported HNC operations and increasing the capacity at Ruby’s Place’s domestic violence and family shelter. While the total amount of funding is estimated at $3,910,410, the annual allocation varies from year to year and the distribution of the funds is typically delayed each year. The allocation of PLHA is reflected in Table 2 below.

3 June 25, 2024, City Council Staff Report and Materials:
https://hayward.legistar.com/LegislationDetail.aspx?ID=6734720&GUID=4C67E5AB-5FA7-4CE3-B2AC- F82F2ED066A3&Options=&Search=
4 June 23, 2020 Hayward City Council meeting:
https://hayward.legistar.com/LegislationDetail.aspx?ID=4576654&GUID=DD031A6D-AA81-4633-A471- D51D3CF1CADA&Options=&Search=

Table 2: Five-Year Permanent Local Housing Allocation Plan Allocations

Program Year Round of Funding Fiscal Year Received Amount 2019-2020 Round 1 2021-2022 $651,735
2020-2021 Round 2 2023-2024 $1,012,998
2021-2022 Round 3 2023-2024 $1,114,773
2022-2023 Round 4 2024-2025 $558,727
2023-2024 Round 5 TBD $572,177*
Total $3,910,410
*Anticipated amount

The City also receives Homeless Housing, Assistance and Prevention (HHAP) funding from Alameda County. HHAP is State funding awarded to Alameda County that provides local jurisdictions with funds to support regional coordination and expand or develop local capacity to address their immediate homelessness challenges. The City is a subrecipient of Alameda County and utilizes these funds to support HNC operations. City Council authorizes the receipt and appropriation of these funds as they are received and as such, they are treated like one- time funding sources. Like PLHA, the allocation amount varies from year to year and has historically been delayed for reasons beyond the City’s control. Moreover, the allocations can be granted in batches with the State requiring that all of the County’s subrecipients spend their first batch of funding prior to the release of the second batch. This is the case for Round 4 awards; other subrecipients were delayed in spending down their allocations, so the State delayed releasing the second batch of Round 4 funding. This caused a shortfall in FY 2024-2025 HNC funding. The HHAP funding received and appropriated thus far is reflected in Table 3.

Table 3: HHAP Funding Received and Appropriated to Date

Round of Funding Fiscal Year Received Amount
Round 1 & 2 2022 $589,394
Round 3 2024 $308,413
Round 4, first batch 2024 $179,568
Round 4, second batch* TBD TBD
Total $1,077,375
*Anticipated amount

This delayed funding distribution has resulted in a funding gap in the agreement with BACS for FY 2024-2025 HNC operations in an amount of $117,107.

Available Funding to Support HNC Operations
In December 2024, the County informed the City that the State released the first batch of HHAP Round 5 funding. Despite delays in receiving the second batch of Round 4, the County awarded the City $186,667 as part of Round 5. These funds have been received, and staff recommend that City Council authorize and appropriate $186,667 in HHAP Round 5 funding for FY 2024- 2025 to support FY 2024-2025 HNC operations.

The first batch of HHAP Round 5 does not fully address the HNC funding gap; therefore, staff intend to allocate a portion of opioid settlement funding to close the FY 2024-2025 funding gap created by delays in anticipated grant funding. On March 5, 2024 5, City C ouncil adopted Resolution Number 24 -037, authorizing the City Manager or her designee to accept and appropriate $1,349,312 in funding associated with the Distributor Settlement Agreement for Opioid Remediation and to allocate the funds in accordance with eligible uses specified in the Agreement. This amount reflects both actuals received to date and estimates of funds to be received over time.

The use of funds is restricted to the following eligible uses, as specified in the Distributor Settlement Agreements:
 Opioid use prevention programs and services
 Support the treatment of opioid use disorder and any co-occurring substance use disorder or mental health conditions
 Support people in treatment and recovery from opioid use disorder and any co- occurring substance use disorder or mental health conditions, including wrap-around services like housing, transportation, education, job placement, job training, peer support, counseling, community navigators, case management, legal services, and connections to community-based services
 Provide connections to care for people who have or are at risk of developing opioid use disorder and any co-occurring substance use disorder or mental health conditions  Support efforts to discourage or prevent misuse of opioids  Support efforts to prevent or reduce overdose deaths or other opioid-related harms

The City can utilize these funds to offset or supplement future expenses of existing programs, including the operations at the HNC. The HNC supports individuals experiencing homelessness with co -occurring substance use disorders by providing low-barrier respite, divert ing individuals who are justice-involved or at -risk of being justice -involved into wraparound services, and helping to rapidly obtain permanent housing. These services in support of HNC clients who are recovering from Opioid Use Disorder (OUD) and any co-occurring Substance Use Disorder or Mental Health (SUD/MH) conditions would be an eligible use of funds.

Since June 2023, the City has received $816,569 through this settlement agreement . Staff recommend that City Council affirms Resolution Number 24-037, which authorizes the City Manager to appropriate the funds associated with the distributor settlement agreement for opioid remediation. The Resolution also gives the City Manager the authority to use the funds for eligible uses outlined in the settlement agreement. Operations of the HNC is an eligible use under the settlement agreement and allocating $117,107 in opioid settlement agreement funds will maintain an agreement amount of $2,500,894 to continue operations through the end of the fiscal year.

5 March 5, 2024, City Council Staff Report and Attachments:
https://hayward.legistar.com/LegislationDetail.aspx?ID=6561052&GUID=355597DF-7504-4108-A4BC- C67A50248439&Options=&Search=

The proposed funding sources and amounts for BACS’ FY 2024-2025 HNC operations agreement are outlined in Table 4 below.

Table 4: Proposed FY 2024-2025 Hayward Navigation Center Contract Funding

Source Amount
General Fund $1,127,260
Measure C $372,740
American Rescue Plan Act of 2021 (ARPA) $138,393
Permanent Local Housing Allocation Program (PLHA) Grant $558,727 Homeless Housing, Assistance and Prevention (HHAP) R5 Grant $186,667 Opioid Settlement Agreement $117,107
Total $2,500,894

Staff are committed to finding alternative ongoing sources of funding to support homelessness initiatives and will provide updates as opportunities become available.

ECONOMIC IMPACT

There is a positive economic impact from reducing homelessness and poverty and moving individuals into permanent housing as part of the Hayward Navigation Center operations.

FISCAL IMPACT

This item has no associated fiscal impact on the General Fund. All funds associated with the referenced agreement have been previously approved and appropriated by City Council.

STRATEGIC ROADMAP

This agenda item supports the Strategic Priority of Preserve, Protect, and Produce Housing, under
 Project H2: Implement the Homelessness Reduction Strategic Plan

PUBLIC CONTACT

This item is related to the Let’s House Hayward (LHH) Strategic Plan, under Strategy 2.1.

Through the LHH process, Homebase, City staff, and partners throughout the Hayward community have worked together to engage a diverse set of stakeholders to inform the plan and strategy for Hayward moving forward.6

6 For more information on the Let’s House Hayward! Strategic Plan process, please visit https://www.haywardca.gov/lets-house-hayward

NEXT STEPS

If City Council adopt this resolution, staff will prepare a change order to the HNC contract to adjust the funding sources. When the remainder of HHAP Round 4 is received, staff will return to City Council to accept and appropriate the funds. Staff anticipate that these funds will be available to offset General Fund expenses for the HNC in FY 2025-2026.

Prepared by: Carol Lee, Senior Management Analyst

Recommended by: Amy Cole-Bloom, Community Services Manager Regina Youngblood, Assistant City Manager

Approved by:

_____________________________________________
Michael Lawson, Acting City Manager

ATTACHMENT II

HAYWARD CITY COUNCIL
RESOLUTION NO. 25-
Introduced by Council Member____________

RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO ACCEPT AND
APPROPRIATE $ 186,667 IN HOMELESS HOUSING, ASSISTANCE AND

PREVENTION (HHAP) FUNDING TO SUPPORT HAYWARD NAVIGATION

CENTER OPERATIONS

WHEREAS, the HHAP grant administered by the State of California Business, Consumer Services, and Housing Agency (BCSH) provides jurisdictions with funds to support regional coordination and expand or develop local capacity to address their immediate homelessness challenges; and
WHEREAS, the City of Hayward entered into an agreement with the County of Alameda for the allocation of $589,391 in HHAP Round 1 and HHAP Round 2 funds; and WHEREAS, the funds awarded through this agreement were intended to support operations at the Hayward Housing Navigation Center (HNC); and WHEREAS, through HHAP Round 3 the County of Alameda was awarded $11.2 million, and the County of Alameda Continuum of Care was awarded $12.0 million; and

WHEREAS, through HHAP Round 4 the County of Alameda was awarded $12.2 million, and the County of Alameda Continuum of Care was awarded $13.0 million; and

WHEREAS, the County of Alameda amended its agreement with the City of Hayward for HNC operations by adding $487,981 in HHAP Round 3 and Round 4 funds, changing the total not-to-exceed amount to $1,077,375;

WHEREAS, through HHAP Round 5 the County of Alameda was awarded $13.5 million, and the County of Alameda Continuum of Care was awarded $14.0 million; and

WHEREAS, the County of Alameda amended its agreement with the City of Hayward for HNC operations by adding $186,667 in HHAP Round 5 funds, changing the total not-to- exceed amount to $1,264,042; and

WHEREAS, HHAP Round 5 funds have been desig nated to support the HNC operations, an eligible use.

ATTACHMENT II

NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the City Council of the City of Hayward authorizes the City Manager to accept and appropriate $186,667 in HHAP funding from the BCSH through the County of Alameda to support the Hayward Housing Navigation Center operations in FY 2024-2025.

BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the City Council of the City of Hayward authorizes the City Manager or her designee to amend the FY 2024-2025 funding sources to include said HHAP funding in the amount of $186,667 to support the agreement between the City and Bay Area Community Services (BACS) for an amount not-to-exceed $2,500,894.

IN COUNCIL, HAYWARD, CALIFORNIA, , 2025
ADOPTED BY THE FOLLOWING VOTE:

AYES: COUNCIL MEMBERS:

MAYOR:

NOES: COUNCIL MEMBERS:

ABSTAIN: COUNCIL MEMBERS:

ABSENT: COUNCIL MEMBERS:

APPROVED AS TO FORM:

ATTEST:

City Clerk of the City of Hayward

City Attorney of the City of Hayward

CITY OF HAYWARD
Hayward City Hall
777 B Street
Hayward, CA 94541
www.Hayward-CA.gov
File #: CONS 25-250
DATE: May 20, 2025
TO: Mayor and City Council
FROM: City Clerk

SUBJECT
Adopt an Ordinance Amending Chapter 9, Article 9 of the Hayward Municipal Code for the Adoption of Universal Residential Design and Visitability Standards for the City of Hayward

RECOMMENDATION
That the Council adopts the Ordinance introduced on May 20, 2025.

SUMMARY
This item entails adoption of an Ordinance amending Chapter 9, Article 9, regarding Universal Residential Design and Visitability standards for the City of Hayward, introduced on May 20, 2025, by Council Member Goldstein.

ATTACHMENTS
Attachment I Staff Report
Attachment II Summary of Published Ordinance
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DATE: May 27, 2025

TO: Mayor and City Council

FROM: City Clerk

SUBJECT: Adopt an Ordinance Amending Chapter 9, Article 9 of the Hayward Municipal Code for the adoption of Universal Residential Design and Visitability standards for the City of Hayward

RECOMMENDATION

That the Council adopts the Ordinance introduced on May 20, 2025.

SUMMARY

This item entails adoption of an Ordinance amending Chapter 9, Article 9, regarding Universal Residential Design and Visitability standards for the City of Hayward , introduced on May 20, 2025, by Council Member Goldstein.

BACKGROUND

The Ordinance was introduced by Council Membe r Goldstein, at the May 20, 2025, meeting of the City Council with the following vote:

AYES: COUNCIL MEMBERS: Andrews, Bonilla Jr., Goldstein, Roche, Syrop, Zermeño
MAYOR Salinas
NOES: NONE
ABSENT: NONE
ABSTAIN: NONE

STRATEGIC ROADMAP

The agenda item is a routine operational item and does not relate to one of the Council’s Strategic Initiatives.

FISCAL IMPACT

There is no fiscal impact associated with this report.

PUBLIC CONTACT

The summary of the Ordinance was published in the Daily Review c/o Bay Area News Group- East Bay on Friday, May 23, 2025. Adoption, at this time, is therefore appropriate.

NEXT STEPS

The Hayward Municipal Code and other related documents will be updated accordingly.

Prepared and Recommended by: Miriam Lens, City Clerk

Approved by:
_____________________________________________
Michael Lawson, Acting City Manager

ATTACHMENT II

PUBLIC NOTICE OF AN INTRODUCTION OF AN ORDINANCE BY THE

CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF HAYWARD

AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF HAYWARD AMENDING THE HAYWARD MUNICIPAL CODE TO ADD ARTICLE 9 OF CHAPTER 9 (BUILDING

REGULATIONS) TO ESTABLISH UNIVERSAL RESIDENTIAL DESIGN AND VISITABILITY

STANDARDS FOR THE CITY OF HAYWARD

Section 1. Article 9 of Chapter 9 of the Hayward Municipal Code is hereby a dded to read as follows:

ARTICLE 9

UNIVERSAL RESIDENTIAL DESIGN

SECTION 9-09.100 TITLE.

SECTION 9-09.105 PURPOSE AND INTENT.

SECTION 9-09.110 DEFINITIONS.

SECTION 9-09.115 SCOPE AND APPLICATION.

SECTION 9-09.120 WAIVER AND EXCEPTIONS.

SECTION 9-09.125 ENFORCEMENT AND REPORTING.

Section 2 . California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA). The City Council independently finds and determines that this action is categorically exempt from CEQA pursuant Section 15061(b)(3) of the CEQA Guidelines, as an activity that is covered by the general rule that CEQA applies only to projects which have the potential for causing a significant effect on the environment. The general exemption applies in this instance because it can be seen with certainty that there is no possibility that the proposed amendments could have a significant effect on the environment and as such are not subject to CEQA. Thus, it can be seen with certainty that the proposed project would not have a significant effect on the environment.

Section 3. Severance. Should any part of this Ordinance be declared by a final decision by a court or tribunal of competent jurisdiction to be unconstitutional, invalid, or beyond the authority of the City, such decision shall not affect the validity of the remainder of this Ordinance, which shall continu e in full force and effect, provided that the remainder of the Ordinance, absent the unexcised portion, can be reasonably interpreted to give effect to the intentions of the City Council.

Section 4. Effective Date. In accordance with the provisions of Section 620 of the City Charter, the Ordinance shall become effective 30 days after adoption by the City Council.

Introduced at a meeting of the City Council of the City of Hayward, held on the 20th day of May 2025, by Council Member Goldstein.

This Ordinance will be considered for adoption at the regular meeting of the Hayward City Council, to be held on the 27th day of May 2025, at 7:00 p.m. Please note the City Council will hold a hybrid meeting which will allow for participation in the Council Chamber and virtually via the Zoom platform. The full text of this Ordinance is available for examination by the public by contacting the City Clerk’s office at [email protected] or (510) 583-4400.

Dated: May 23, 2025
Miriam Lens, City Clerk
City of Hayward

CITY OF HAYWARD
Hayward City Hall
777 B Street
Hayward, CA 94541
www.Hayward-CA.gov
File #: CONS 25-251
DATE: May 27, 2025
TO: Mayor and City Council
FROM: City Clerk

SUBJECT
Adopt an Ordinance Amending Chapter 10, Article 1 (Zoning Ordinance) of the Hayward Municipal Code Rezoning a Property to the Medium Density Residential District in Connection with Zone Change, Vesting Tentative Map and Site Plan Review Application No. 202000576 for a Three-Unit Residential Condominium

RECOMMENDATION
That the Council adopts the Ordinance introduced on May 20, 2025.

SUMMARY
This item entails adoption of an Ordinance amending Chapter 10, Article 1 (Zoning Ordinance) of the Hayward Municipal Code rezoning a property to the Medium Density Residential District in connection with Zone Change, Vesting Tentative Map and Site Plan Review Application No. 202000576 for a three- unit residential condominium, introduced on May 20, 2025, by Council Member Goldstein.

ATTACHMENTS
Attachment I Staff Report
Attachment II Summary of Ordinance Published
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DATE: May 27, 2025

TO: Mayor and City Council

FROM: City Clerk

SUBJECT: Adopt an Ordinance Amending Chapter 10, Article 1 (Zoning Ordinance) of the Hayward Municipal Code Rezoning a Property to the Medium Density Residential District in Connection with Zone Change, Vesting Tentative Map and Site Plan Review Application No. 202000576 for a Three -Unit Residential Condominium

RECOMMENDATION

That the Council adopts the Ordinance introduced on May 20, 2025.

SUMMARY

This item entails adoption of an Ordinance amending Chapter 10, Article 1 (Zoning Ordinance) of the Hayward Municipal Code rezoning a property to the Medium Density Residential District in connection with Zone Change, Vesting Tentative Map and Site Plan Review Application No. 202000576 for a three-unit residential condominium, introduced on May 20, 2025, by Council Member Goldstein.

BACKGROUND

The Ordinance was introduced by Council Member Goldstein at the May 20, 2025, meeting of the City Council with the following vote:

AYES: COUNCIL MEMBERS: Andrews, Bonilla Jr., Goldstein, Roche, Syrop, Zermeño
MAYOR Salinas
NOES: NONE
ABSENT: NONE
ABSTAIN: NONE

STRATEGIC ROADMAP

The agenda item is a routine operational item and does not relate to one of the Council’s Strategic Initiatives.

FISCAL IMPACT

There is no fiscal impact associated with this report.

PUBLIC CONTACT

The summary of the Ordinance was published in the Daily Review c/o Bay Area News Group- East Bay on Friday, May 23, 2025. Adoption, at this time, is therefore appropriate.

NEXT STEPS

The Hayward Municipal Code and other related documents will be updated accordingly.

Prepared and Recommended by: Miriam Lens, City Clerk

Approved by:

_____________________________________________
Michael S. Lawson, Acting City Manager

ATTACHMENT II

PUBLIC NOTICE OF AN INTRODUCTION OF AN ORDINANCE BY THE

CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF HAYWARD

AN ORDINANCE AMENDING CHAPTER 10, ARTICLE 1 (ZONING ORDINANCE) OF THE

HAYWARD MUNICIPAL CODE REZONING A PROPERTY TO THE MEDIUM DE NSITY

RESIDENTIAL DISTRICT IN CON NECTION WITH ZONE CHANGE, VESTING TENTATIVE MAP AND SITE PLAN REVIEW APPLICATION NO. 202000576 FOR A THREE -UNIT

RESIDENTIAL CONDOMINIUM

WHEREAS, on May 20, 2025, the City Council held a public hearing and adopted findings in support of the requested zone change.

NOW THEREFORE, THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF HAYWARD DOES ORDAIN AS FOLLOWS:

Section 1. Provisions.

Chapter 10 of the Hayward Municipal Code is hereby amended to rezone one parcel located at 477 Harris Road (Assessor Parcel No. (APN) 453-0060-047-00), to the Medium Density Residential District, subject to the findings and conditions of approval set forth in the companion Resolution (No. 25-087) to this Ordinance.

Section 2. Severance.

Should any part of this ordinance be declared by a fi nal decision by a court or tribunal of competent jurisdiction to be unconstitutional, invalid or beyond authority of the City, such decision shall not affect the validity of the remainder of this ordinance, which shall continue in full force and effect, pr ovided the remainder of the ordinance, absent the excised portion, can be reasonably interpreted to give effect to intentions of the City Council.

Section 3. Effective Date.

This ordinance shall become effective immediately upon adoption.

Introduced at a meeting of the City Council of the City of Hayward, held on the 20th day of May 2025, by Council Member Goldstein.

This Ordinance will be considered for adoption at the regular meeting of the Hayward City Council, to be held on the 2 7th day of May 2 025, at 7:00 p.m. Please note the City Council will hold a hybrid meeting which will allow for participation in the Council Chamber and virtually via the Zoom platform. The full text of this Ordinance is available for examination by the public by contactin g the City Clerk’s office at [email protected] or (510) 583-4400.

Dated: May 23, 2025
Miriam Lens, City Clerk
City of Hayward

CITY OF HAYWARD
Hayward City Hall
777 B Street
Hayward, CA 94541
www.Hayward-CA.gov
File #: CONS 25-258
DATE: May 27, 2025
TO: Mayor and City Council
FROM: City Clerk

SUBJECT
Adopt a Resolution Accepting the Resignation of Commissioner Vikram Gautham from the Clean and Green Commission, Effective Immediately

RECOMMENDATION
That the City Council adopts a resolution (Attachment II) accepting the resignation of Commissioner Vikram Gautham, effective immediately.

SUMMARY
Commissioner Vikram Gautham was appointed to the Clean and Green Commission (formerly Keep Hayward Clean and Green Task Force) on September 12, 2023, and reappointed on September 17, 2024.

Vikram Gautham’sresignation becomes effective immediately, per his resignation letter (Attachment III).

Mr. Vikram Gautham’svacated position may be filled as part of the annual appointment process for the City’s appointed officials to commissions.

ATTACHMENTS
Attachment I Staff Report
Attachment II Resolution
Attachment III Resignation Letter
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DATE: May 27, 2025

TO: Mayor and City Council

FROM: City Clerk

SUBJECT: Adopt a Resolution Accepting the Resignation of Commissioner Vikram Gautham from the Clean and Green Commission, Effective Immediately

RECOMMENDATION

That the City Council adopts a resolution (Attachment II) accepting the resignation of Commissioner Vikram Gautham, effective immediately.

SUMMARY AND DISCUSSION

Commissioner Vikram Gautham was appointed to the Clean and Green Commission (formerly Keep Hayward Clean and Green Task Force) on September 12, 202 3, and reappointe d on September 17, 2024. Vikram Gautham’s resignation becomes effective immediately, per his resignation letter (Attachment III).

Mr. Vikram Gautham’s vacated position may be filled as part of the annual appointment process for the City’s appointed officials to commissions.

STRATEGIC ROADMAP

The agenda item is a routine operational item and does not relate to one of the City Council’s Strategic Initiatives.

FISCAL IMPACT

There is no fiscal impact associated with this action.

Prepared and Recommended by: Miriam Lens, City Clerk

Approved by:

____________________________________________
Michael Lawson, Acting City Manager

ATTACHMENT II

HAYWARD CITY COUNCIL

RESOLUTION NO. 25-______

Introduced by Council Member ______________

RESOLUTION ACCEPTING THE RESIGNATION OF VIKRAM GAUTHAM FROM

THE CLEAN AND GREEN COMMISSION

WHEREAS, Mr. Vikram Gautham was appointed to the Clean and Green Commission (formerly Keep Hayward Clean and Green Task Force) on September 12, 2023; and

WHEREAS, Mr. Vikram Gautham was reappointed to the Clean and Green Commission on September 17, 2024;

WHEREAS, Mr. Vikram Gautham submitted a letter of resignation on May 16, 2025.

NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the City Council of the City of Hayward that the Council hereby accepts the resignation of Mr. Vikram Gautham; and commends him for his service to the City.

IN CITY COUNCIL, HAYWARD, CALIFORNIA, _______________________, 2025

ADOPTED BY THE FOLLOWING VOTE:

AYES: CITY COUNCIL MEMBERS:

MAYOR:

NOES: CITY COUNCIL MEMBERS:

ABSTAIN: CITY COUNCIL MEMBERS:

ABSENT: CITY COUNCIL MEMBERS:

ATTEST: ______________________________________
City Clerk of the City of Hayward

APPROVED AS TO FORM:

_________________________________________
City Attorney of the City of Hayward

ATT ACHMENT III
Vikram Gautham
Date: 5/16/2025

KHCG Commission
City of Hayward

Dear Miriam,
I am writing to formally resign from my position as a task force member of the KHCG Commission, effective immediately. Due to personal reasons, I am no longer able to fulfill my duties and responsibilities in this role.

Serving on the commission’s task force has been a rewarding experience, and I am grateful for the opportunity to contribute to our shared objectives. I regret any inconvenience my departure may cause. Please let me know how I can assist in transferring any pending responsibilities.

Thank you for your understanding. I wish the KHCG Commission continued success in its efforts.

Sincerely,
Vikram Gautham

CITY OF HAYWARD
Hayward City Hall
777 B Street
Hayward, CA 94541
www.Hayward-CA.gov
File #: WS 25-023
DATE: May 27, 2025
TO: Mayor and City Council
FROM: Director of Public Works

SUBJECT
Hayward Boulevard Feasibility Study: Proposed Restriping and Safety Improvements recommended by the Hayward Boulevard Feasibility Study, Project No. 05217

RECOMMENDATION
That the City Council reviews and comments on the proposed restriping of Hayward Boulevard as part of the City’s2025 repaving program that would remove one lane in each direction, with capacity retained in select areas and implement other safety improvements.

SUMMARY
In response to feedback from the public and City Council direction to address speeding and safety issues along Hayward Boulevard, in 2019 the City launched the Hayward Boulevard Feasibility Study. The street has various horizontal and vertical curves, limited space outside of the public right-of-way, steep grades at various locations along the corridor, deteriorated sidewalks and missing sidewalk connections.

After conducting outreach during 2020 and 2021, the project was put on hold in late 2021 due to a staffing shortage and the need for continued evaluation of improvements. During the last public meeting in 2021, several residents raised concerns about the impact of protected bike lanes and reduced road capacity on potential emergency evacuation needs. In Summer 2024, staff resumed the project, with a focus on short term improvements that could be made as part of repaving of a portion of the street that is planned for 2025.

The project team developed a short-term striping plan and smaller scale improvements focused primarily on safer crossings of the road (Attachment II). These improvements would involve restriping the road to add bicycle lanes and adding new crosswalks, flashing beacons, and associated curb ramps in select locations along the corridor. To address safety, the street would be reduced to one lane in each direction, with the resulting space used to install bicycle lanes. Consistent with feedback from public meetings about evacuation concerns, the bicycle lanes would be buffered in the downhill direction so that the space to be used for evacuation during a fire or other emergency, if needed. In the uphill (eastbound) direction, the lanes would be protected. Staff have coordinated with the Hayward Fire Department CITY OF HAYWARD Printed on 5/23/2025Page 1 of 2
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leadership, who support the proposed restriping.

Staff are recommending to City Council to advance the project with some modifications in design to address community member concerns about congestion and other issues.

ATTACHMENTS
Attachment I Staff Report
Attachment II Traffic Analysis Results
Attachment III Public Feedback
Attachment IV Improvements Summary
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DATE: May 27, 2025

TO: Mayor and City Council

FROM: Director of Public Works

SUBJECT: Hayward Boulevard Feasibility Study : Proposed Restriping and Safety Improvements recommended by the Hayward Boulevard Feasibility Study , Project No. 05217

RECOMMENDATION

That the City Council reviews and comment s on the proposed restriping of Hayward Boulevard as part of the City’s 2025 repaving program that would remove one lane in each direction, with capacity retained in select areas and implement other safety improvements.

SUMMARY

In response to feedback from the public and City Council direction to address speeding and safety issues along Hayward Boulevard, i n 2019 the City launched the Hayward Boulevard Feasibility Study 1. The street has various horizontal and vertical curves, limited space outside of the public right -of-way, steep grades at various locations along the corridor, deteriorated sidewalks and missing sidewalk connections.

After conducting outreach during 2020 and 2021, the project wa s put on hold in late 2021 due to a staffing shortage and the need for continued evaluation of improvements. During the last public meeting in 2021 , several residents raised concerns about the impact of protected bike lanes and reduced road capacity on potential emergency evacuation needs.

In Summer 2024, staff resumed the project, with a focus on short term improvements that could be made as part of repaving of a portion of the street that is planned for 2025.

The project team developed a short-term striping plan and smaller scale improvements focused primarily on safer crossings of the road (Attachment II). These improvements would involve restriping the road to add bicycle lanes and adding new crosswalks, flashing beacons, and associated curb ramps in select locations along the corridor. To address safety, the street would be reduced to one lane in each direction, with the resulting space used to install bicycle lanes. Consistent with feedback from public meetings about

1 https://www.hayward-ca.gov/your-government/departments/transportation-division/hayward-boulevard-feasibility-study

evacuation concerns, the bicycle lanes would be buffered in the downhill direction so that the space to be used for evacuation during a fire or other emergency, if needed. In the uphill (eastbound) direction, the lanes would be protected. Staff have coordinated with the Hayward Fire Department leadership, who support the proposed restriping.

Staff are recommending to City Council to advance the project with some modifications in design to address community member concerns about congestion and other issues.

BACKGROUND

Over the years, staff has received numerous Access Hayward requests and emails from residents concerning the Hayward Boulevard corridor. The Hayward Boulevard Feasibility Study was created to address community concerns that include, but are not limited to, speeding, safety, and connectivity. Hayward Boulevard is an arterial with a mix of land uses with significant geometric challenges. It is designed to carry much higher volumes of traffic than use the street. It has extreme horizontal and vertical curves, limited space outside of the public right-of-way, steep grades at various locations along the corridor, missing sidewalk connections, and few marked pedestrian crossings.

Based on the community concerns and the unique geometric challenges, the Hayward Boulevard Feasibility Study identified, evaluated and designed feasible traffic calming and safety improvements. Traffic calming is a term used to describe a full range of methods to slow cars traveling through neighborhoods, making the street work for all users.

Over the years, City Council has taken several actions to develop policy that ensures the City builds streets that are safe and convenient for all modes of travel, regardless of age or ability. The Mobility Element in the Hayward 2040 General Plan and the Complete Streets Policy adopted in 2013 establish a priority to accommodate all road users, including motorists, pedestrians, bicyclists, and transit riders. The Vision Zero policy, adopted in 2023, establishes safety as the primary factor for designing City streets.

In January 2021, the team presented three alternatives to the CIAC that included a variety of traffic calming, sidewalk, and crossing improvements.2 Each of these alternatives had construction costs exceeding $20 million due to inclusion of physical medians, new roundabouts, and significant sidewalk segments. Some of the improvements, especially new sidewalk improvements, would have required extensive grading and possible retaining walls.

In April 2021, staff presented two options at a public meeting that varied the type of bicycle facility and whether or not a lane reduction would be included. During that meeting, participants raised concerns about potential evacuation impacts. Further action was not taken in 2021 and the project was put on hold due to the departure of key staff.

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In 2024, the City identified the need to repave Hayward Boulevard within 2 to 3 years. The Transportation Division, with several staff positions filled, was able to restart the project, taking into consideration two key changes:
 Project extents. The initial iteration of the Hayward Boulevard Feasibility Study identified multiple improvement options for the corridor, from Campus Drive to Fairview Avenue. For the current work, staff are focused on the portion between Carlos Bee Boulevard and Farm Hill Road, which is the extent proposed to be repaved in 2025.
 Funding: In 2021, staff were targeting funding from a competitive grant from the Alameda County Transportation Commission (Alameda CTC) to advance this project. In reviewing the project in 2024, staff identified that the proposed project did not align well with the criteria used for Alameda CTC grants or other regional, State or Federal grants. As such, a more scaled or phased project would likely be needed.

To address these constraints, staff developed an approach to the potential implementation of the project that included three phases:

1. Short-term improvements through repaving. Repaving projects provide an opportunity to reconfigure streets to enhance safety for all users. Repaving generally does not include significant civil improvements (e.g., a new median), but can reconfigure lanes, lane widths, crosswalks, available bicycle facilities, and similar improvements.

2. Short-term civil improvements. Staff sought to prioritize the most critical safety and multimodal connectivity improvements identified by the project. This includes several short sidewalk segments and new or enhanced pedestrian crossings with flashing beacons.

3. Long-term improvements. The third phase would be to implement the preferred alternative over time. Given the likely funding challenges for the full, this may include select improvements that could be implemented over time.

DISCUSSION

On February 26, 2025, staff presented an update on the project to the Council Infrastructure and Airport Committee (CIAC) that identified proposed implementation actions for the first two phases of work identified above.3 Phase 1 (restriping) would be implemented in 2025 as part of street repaving and includes the following elements:
 Reduce through travel lanes to one in each direction, consistent with the preferred alternative identified in 2021. As noted, the project is not expected to increase congestion, with trips adding at most a few seconds to total travel time.  Add turn lane pockets and a center turn lane where appropriate.  Add a protected bicycle lane (Class IV) in the uphill (east) direction. In this direction, bicyclists generally travel much slower speed than vehicles, and separation will help ensure safer travel

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 Add a buffered bicycle lane (Class II) in the downhill (west) direction. In this direction, bicyclists can travel closer to the speed of vehicles making separators less necessary. Some bicyclists would be negatively impacted by separators that narrow the available space. Further, a buffered lane would be available to vehicles if evacuation was necessary, addressing the most significant comment received during outreach.
 Add speed markings on the downhill direction between Parkside Dr and Spencer Ln.

These markings get closer together as the vehicle travels downhill, creating the perception of increased speed. They have been shown to have a modest reduction of speeding.
 Upgrade existing crosswalks to high visibility.

Phase 2 would be implemented within the next 2 to 3 years, with design beginning in the current year. The elements of Phase 2 include the following elements:
 Close the sidewalk gap on the north side of Hayward Boulevard near Civic Avenue.

This short segment of sidewalk creates the most significant gap for people attempting to walk from various residential areas to a crossing of Hayward Boulevard.
 Add new crosswalks and flashing beacons between University Ct and Parkside Drive (the end near California State University East Bay, [CSUEB]), Spencer Lane (near College Heights Park), and Farm Hill Drive. These are all locations with regular pedestrian crossings that enable the existing sidewalks to connect residents to many destinations on and off Hayward Boulevard.

A total of 26 individuals spoke at the CIAC meeting and provided a variety of feedback on the project. Key concerns and issues raised during the meeting included:
 Most participants were not supportive of lane reductions on Hayward Boulevard, but a small number supported the project for its speed reduction and multimodal benefits.
 Many participants raised concerns about emergency evacuation without the second downhill lane.
 Several participants argued that the project will increase congestion.  Many participants agreed that speeding on Hayward Blvd is a concern, consistent with available data.
 Several participants agreed that safer pedestrian crossings are needed at multiple locations, though a few questioned if these were needed.

Staff has worked to address the key concerns raised by the community related to evacuation and congestion. For evacuation, staff have attempted to alleviate this concern through a design that allows the downhill bicycle lanes to be buffered without any separators, allowing it to remain available during evacuation. Transportation staff have coordinated with leadership of Hayward Fire Department, who are supportive of the project.

Regarding congestion, the original study included a traffic operations study that conclusively demonstrates that the proposed automobile capacity reductions would not increase traffic congestion along Hayward Boulevard. Staff gathered new data on traffic volumes along the corridor for 2024 using data from Streetlight Insight, a big data platform that estimates traffic volumes based on probe data (e.g., cell phone location signals). These estimates show that volumes remain essentially unchanged in 2024 and that average and 85th percentile speeds continue to exceed the speed limit for this corridor, often by 15 or more miles per hour. Notably, the City’s Speed Management Plan (in development) identifies Hayward Blvd as one of the streets with consistent excessive speeding.

Attachment II includes the original traffic impact study and updated data on traffic volumes and speeds on Hayward Blvd.

As directed at the CIAC meeting, staff conducted additional outreach events on the corridor.

On April 28, staff conducted pop up outreach at Cal State University (CSU) East Bay during the lunch hour in the Core Library building. The meeting included information about the proposed restriping plan and pedestrian crossing enhancements, information about comparable streets elsewhere in the East Bay that serve similar volumes with one lane in each direction, and a few options to address the capacity concerns raised at the CIAC meeting in February. Approximately ten students and staff stopped by to talk to staff about the project. Participants were generally supportive of measures to reduce speeds and create safer pedestrian crossings of Hayward Blvd. Several staff members also noted that a number of drivers seek to bypass Mission Blvd by traveling along Hayward Blvd and through the campus, creating safety issues along Loop Rd.

On the evening of May 8, staff conducted an open house for the community at CSU East Bay, again in the Core Library building. This meeting included the same material as shared at the April 28 meeting and included the following opportunities for input:
 One on one conversation with staff at the boards to discuss specific concerns  A board where participants could identify which concerns they have based on the list of concerns raised at the CIAC meeting.
 A survey that captured participant support for potential capacity enhancements to address concerns about congestion and for potential pedestrian crossing locations  A space to provide open-ended comments.

A total of 21 people participated in this meeting. Staff had numerous conversations and received comment cards from 15 individuals during the meeting. Key findings include:
 Nearly all participants expressed a strong preference to retain the road as four lanes (two in each direction). Only a handful of participants expressed explicit support for the reduction in lanes.
 Despite developing a design that allows the downhill lanes to continue to be used in emergency evacuation, many participants expressed continued concerns about this issue.
 Several participants did not trust the traffic analysis that indicated there would not be an increase in congestion with the lane reduction.

 A few participants were unconcerned about the speeds on Hayward Blvd and noted that there are relatively few collisions, serious injuries or fatalities on the street.

From 2020 to 2024, there were 6 collisions on Hayward Blvd, including 1 fatality and 2 serious injuries. There was also a fatality earlier this year and staff have heard reports from residents of collisions into their property due to excessive speeds that may never have received a police report.
 Most participants were supportive of the pedestrian crossing enhancements identified at the meeting, especially when they learned that they would include flashing beacons and medians.

The materials at the public meeting included concepts to add capacity in select areas, including near Campus Dr, Spencer Ln, and east of Civic Ave. Participants generally did not engage with these more limited capacity additions, instead expressing a strong preference for keeping the entirety of the road as 4 lanes.

Staff have also received email correspondence. All of the comment cards and correspondence received are included in Attachment III.

Options and Recommendations

Given community concerns, staff evaluated other feasible options. In particular, staff explored if a four-lane road with bike lanes would be possible. However, due to limited width and the presence of concrete medians in several areas, this design is not feasible and could not be consistently implemented.

Staff identified several possible options for the corridor:

1. Implement restriping of Hayward Blvd to a 2-lane road as identified in the draft concept plans, but with additional capacity in select locations to address community concerns raised during outreach.

2. Implement restriping as described in item 1 but convert both uphill and downhill bicycle lanes to buffered bike lanes (e.g., eliminate the use of flex posts) to allow the entirety of the space to be available for evacuation if needed.

3. Reduce the number of through lanes to 1 in each direction east of Civic Ave. This area has only 7,000 vehicles per day and some of the highest speeds on the corridor.

If this option is pursued, the City would install shoulders instead of bike lanes given the lack of connectivity in the segment that remains four lanes

4. Restore the road to its current configuration.

Staff recommends pursuing option 2, which addresses the safety issues identified along Hayward Boulevard while retaining the full width of the road for evacuation needs. Staff also proposes to continue to design and implement the pedestrian crossing enhancements, which received broad support during outreach. Some of the pedestrian crossings or some elements of individual crossings may not be appropriate if the road remains 4 lanes. For example, flashing beacons tend to have somewhat reduce compliance on 4 lane roads

compared to 2 lane roads and can produce a ‘double threat’ where a vehicle has stopped in 1 lane, but the vehicle in the adjacent lane does not stop.

Attachment IV provides an overall project summary, the draft striping plans corresponding to option 1, and proposed locations and concept designs for the pedestrian enhancements.

The plans include highlights of constraints along the street and some options to address capacity concerns.

ECONOMIC IMPACT

Active transportation options like bicycling and walking foster economic health by creating dynamic, connected communities with a high quality of life that helps support small business development, decreases transportation and healthcare costs and increases property values, employment, and tourism. Providing alternate modes of travel reduces single lane occupancy vehicles, reduces congestion and costs related to automobile- oriented infrastructure maintenance and construction.

FISCAL IMPACT

This project does not impact the General Fund. The Hayward Boulevard Feasibility Study (Project 05217) was funded out of Fund 212 (Measure BB Local Transportation). The draft FY2026 includes $500,000 from Fund 212 to implement Project 05310 (Hayward Boulevard Safety Improvements), which is intended to be used to implement the proposed new pedestrian crossings.

STRATEGIC ROADMAP

This agenda item supports the Strategic Priority of Invest in Infrastructure. If City Council directs staff to move forward with Option 1, 2, or 3, this project relates to the implementation of the following projects:

Invest in Multimodal Transportation

Project N1: Continue to implement major corridor traffic calming initiatives.

Project N6: Continue to add approximate 10 miles of bike lanes annually, with a focus on protected bike lanes and intersections that have high traffic/incidents.

SUSTAINABILITY FEATURES

If City Council directs staff to move forward with Option 1, 2, or 3, this project would support mobility goals established as part of the City’s 2040 General Plan, providing for a balanced multi-modal system of transportation facilities and services in Hayward.

Otherwise, this project would not support the City’s sustainability goals.

PUBLIC CONTACT

This project has included significant community outreach since its inception, including public meetings, multiple presentations to the Council Infrastructure Committee, and two community surveys. Notifications have been sent for multiple meetings to all residents that use Hayward Blvd for their daily travel, including residents of all of the streets that feed into Hayward Boulevard for access to areas to the west.

Staff also coordinated with CSUEB to ensure that students, faculty, and staff were aware of the project and notified of the opportunities to provide input.

NEXT STEPS

Staff will work with the City’s consultant to finalize a striping plan to be implemented after Hayward Boulevard is repaved later this year. The City annual repaving program will commence in summer 2025 with all updated striping completed by fall. Additional notifications will be provided to residents of Hayward Boulevard and all streets with repaving projects once the schedule for that project has been prepared.

Prepared by: Hugh Louch, Deputy Public Works Director - Transportation

Recommended by: Alex Ameri, Director of Public Works

Approved by:

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Michael Lawson, Acting City Manager

Table 1: Existing Conditions Traffic Analysis Results
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1 Hayward Boulevard/Campus  Drive E Signal B 14.9 B 16.5 Signal B 14.9 B 16.5 2 Hayward Boulevard/Tribune  Ave E Signal A 5.9 A 6.7 Signal B 11.1 B 10.2 3 Hayward Boulevard/Civic  Ave E Signal A 6.0 A 4.7 Signal A 8.5 A 5.8 4 Hayward Boulevard/Spencer Lane ‐ SSSC C 19.3 C 16.8 SSSC C 16.0 B 14 5 Hayward Boulevard/Parkside Drive ‐ SSSC B 13.4 B 10.9 SSSC C 16.1 B 12.9 6 Hayward Boulevard/Farm  Hill Drive ‐ SSSC E 40.1 C 17.1 Roundabout A 6.9 A 6.7 7 Hayward Boulevard/Skyline  Drive ‐ AWSC C 15.5 B 11.4 AWSC C 15.5 B 11.4 8 Hayward Boulevard/Barn  Rock Drive ‐ AWSC B 14.4 B 11 AWSC B 14.4 B 11 9 Hayward Boulevard/Bailey  Ranch Rd ‐ SSSC C 18.8 B 12.2 Roundabout A 6.0 A 5.2 Table 2: Future Conditions Traffic Analysis Results
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1 Hayward Boulevard/Campus  Drive E Signal B 15.6 B 18.3 Signal B 15.6 B 18.3 2 Hayward Boulevard/Tribune  Ave E Signal A 6.1 A 6.9 Signal B 14.4 B 11.7 3 Hayward Boulevard/Civic  Ave E Signal A 6.2 A 4.8 Signal B 10.1 A 6.2 4 Hayward Boulevard/Spencer Lane ‐ SSSC C 22.7 C 18.3 SSSC C 17.8 C 15.3 5 Hayward Boulevard/Parkside Drive ‐ SSSC B 14.1 B 11.6 SSSC C 17.4 B 14.3 6 Hayward Boulevard/Farm  Hill Drive ‐ SSSC F 67.1 C 19.4 Roundabout A 7.7 A 7.4 7 Hayward Boulevard/Skyline  Drive ‐ AWSC C 19.5 B 12.7 AWSC C 19.5 B 12.7 8 Hayward Boulevard/Barn  Rock Drive ‐ AWSC C 17.2 B 12.1 AWSC C 17.2 B 12.1 9 Hayward Boulevard/Bailey  Ranch Rd ‐ SSSC C 22.2 B 12.9 Roundabout A 6.4 A 5.5 Notes:

Analysis for all control types except roundabouts conducted using HCM 2000 methodology. Roundabouts were analyzed using SIDRA and HCM 6 methodology.

Future conditions assumed to be in a 5‐year time horizon with projected volume growth of 2% per year.

SSSC LOS and Delay results shown are for the worst‐performing side‐street approach. 9/24/2020 Hayward Boulevard Feasibility Study ‐ Traffic Analysis Results Intersection LOS
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Hayward Blvd Feasibility Study
Updated Counts and Speeds in 2024

Staff used data from Streetlight Insight, a big data product that uses probe data from connected devices including cell phones, vehicle navigation, and other sources. The data cover all days in March, April, May, September, and October of 2024 and are an estimate, but have been shown to be consistent with data taken from counts, while covering a much larger time period than would be possible using a single count.

Thef following data are for travel all day, but no variation in the patterns below was found during peak weekday travel periods or weekends.

Hayward Boulevard has high average speeds

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2024 traffic volumes are unchanged from 2019 and drop off significantly along the corridor, especially east of Civic Avenue.

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1 Hugh Louch
From: Greg G <[email protected]>
Sent: Thursday, February 27, 2025 1:11 PM
To: Hugh Louch
Subject: Hayward Blvd.

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I participated in the Hayward Blvd. traffic studies in 2020 and 2021 and also attended the 2/26/24 meeting online.

The overwhelming opinion from the public at all meetings was that Hayward Blvd. should remain four lanes. Traffic and evacuation capacity are paramount.

I would like to further comment on several points:
1 - Re-paving is definitely needed; there are many potholes and the repairs from the recent water and sewer work were poorly done. On the uphill lane, near Call Ave., there has been water coming from a spring for many years. Repairs were made several times but the recent waterline work there has caused the water to return. A permanent solution should be done here before the new paving. 2 - There were several comments about pedestrian safety and students dashing across Hayward Blvd. to CSUEB. The crosswalks and signals at Campus Dr., Tribune Ave. and Civic Ave. handle most of the pedestrian crossings. There are still a few people running across between University Ct. And Parkside Dr.. Most of this is from the apartments where many residents park at the Campus due to insufficient spaces at the apartments. Another crosswalk could be warranted in this area. 3 - Bike safety is also an important issue. There were many comments about avoiding any more plastic bollards and also not taking away lanes. Option B in the presentation shows lane narrowing with unprotected bike lanes. This appears to be the best option by not taking away traffic lanes used by the vast majority and a small lack of comfort for the one or two cyclists that might use lanes each day. I am one of the few people who have actually ridden a bike up and down Hayward Blvd., I think a small, unprotected bike line will be more than adequate. I think there also should be consideration given for alternate routes. A bike lane could be provided on the Campus Loop road. With minimal improvements there could also be a connection from the Loop Road to Dobble Ave.,which could then extend a bike route up Skyline Dr. to the top of Hayward Blvd.. There is no room for a bike lane on Hayward Blvd. From Farmhill to Skyline and also from Barnrock to Bailey Ranch. Alternate routes should be emphasized. 4 - The intersection at Farmhill Drive and Hayward Blvd. is not addressed appropriately. The proposal with two lanes is totally unacceptable. The existing merge lane is deleted and with the stacked traffic in one lane it would be very difficult to enter from Farmhill Dr.. The presentation notes a potential traffic circle, which makes a lot of sense. The traffic management along this corridor is not consistent. The traffic light at Tribune does not appear warranted and has less traffic than Farmhill, as one example. A traffic circle and later stop signs were recently added at Woodstock Road and the traffic volume there is also lower than Farmhill. There are also 3-4 way stop signs at Barnrock Drive and Skyline Drive, both of which have lower traffic volumes than the Hayward Blvd - Farmhill intersection. The traffic study indicates speeds at this intersection are 5 to 6 mph over the limit. This is not accurate. Vehicles up and down the the hill are often going 60 to 70 mph. A traffic circle would slow this down. This would not have to be done with expensive concrete. If a traffic circle is not feasible at least a four way stop should be

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2 added. It should also be noted that a pedestrian crossing at Farmhill and Hayward Blvd. Is not warranted, no one crosses here.

I am hearing that the new paving will be done this year but I hope a great deal more thought goes into the striping and signs that follow, before the work is approved

Greg Gillis

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1 Hugh Louch
From: Linda Dalton <[email protected]>
Sent: Monday, March 3, 2025 10:28 AM
To: Hugh Louch
Subject: Hayward Blvd Proposal
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Dear Mr. Louch,
I received a letter describing proposed changes to Hayward Boulevard above Cal State East Bay, but was not able to attend the meeting on February 26. Here are my comments:

- The repaving is definitely warranted, as there are many potholes and cracks in the asphalt. - The bike lanes are a mystery. We have lived in the area since January 2007 and have never seen anyone riding a bicycle above Cal State East Bay to Farm Hill Drive or higher. The road is extremely steep, and simply not usable for anyone except a very athletic bike rider. It is dangerous for downhill bicycles as well as uphill riders. Even an electric bike could be difficult on this hillside.
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Because the hill is so steep, two uphill lanes are really necessary as some vehicles are very slow and impede other uphill traffic that needs access to pass.

On a related note, the changes in the downhill section of Carlos Bee Boulevard at the intersection with Mission Boulevard are already causing serious backups because downhill traffic waiting to cross Mission Boulevard impedes other downhill traffic from entering the left turn lanes onto Mission . As the left turn signal turns green before the through signal, this causes serious congestion. It would have been very easy to maintain the pre-existing right turn lane and two through lanes to permit left turners to enter the left turn lanes.

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sincerely hope that the City will consider the traffic congestion and other hazards that would result from these changes. It seems like a waste of precious public funds to allo cate so much to a project that is not necessary because there is no demand for it.

Thank you for your time.

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Linda Dalton
370 Drummond Drive
Hayward, CA 94542

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1 Hugh Louch
From: Mohammed Faiyaz <[email protected]>
Sent: Sunday, March 2, 2025 1:59 PM
To: Hugh Louch
Subject: Hayward Blvd. Feasibility Study
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Mr. Louch:

I have been a resident of Skyline Drive for over 25 years and received the meeting flyer. Unfortunately, I was unable to attend. Here are my comments:

1. Drivers heading uphill on Hayward Blvd often make U-turns at the Civic Ave intersection, creating a hazard for vehicles accelerating uphill.

To improve safety, a no U-turn sign should be installed at this intersection.

2. When exiting Bonfare Market onto Hayward Blvd, install a "No Left Turn" sign and extend the curb. I've witnessed numerous drivers making left turns despite the restriction.

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2 3. Thousands of homes have been constructed in the Bailey Ranch and Stonebrae areas, leading to a substantial increase in tra3ic over the past 25 years. At no stage in the feasibility plan should a two- lane road be reduced to a single lane.

4. The proposed crosswalk in front of the campus parking lot near Parkside Drive is not advisable. There are existing crosswalks at tra3ic lights on both sides of Parkside Drive along Hayward Blvd. Adding another crosswalk could contribute to increased tra3ic congestion.

5. Install a beacon crosswalk near Vista Bahai. I walk in this area frequently, and there's no safe place to cross.

6. Replace the three-way stop at the intersection of Skyline Drive and Hayward Blvd with a roundabout.

Many drivers, especially those speeding downhill, ignore the stop sign. Despite multiple reports to the police, the issue persists.

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3 A roundabout with a beacon crosswalk would improve safety for pedestrians.

7. This comment extends beyond the feasibility study. The lane reduction on Hayward Blvd at Mission Blvd is causing substantial tra3ic congestion during peak commute hours.

I hope my balanced input contributes to a safer environment for both pedestrians and drivers while keeping tra3ic flow uninterrupted.

Mohammed Faiyaz, PE | Senior Engineer
Applied Materials & Engineering, Inc.

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1 Hugh Louch
From: Porfirio Peralta <[email protected]>
Sent: Tuesday, March 4, 2025 4:55 PM
To: Hugh Louch
Subject: Hayward Blvd repaving
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Good afternoon Hugh. I've seen the email sent out about the Hayward Blvd. Repaving and it will not benefit the residents of those neighborhoods to choke down the street to one lane. Just between Mission and Soto the driving has become more erratic and dangerous with the choking down of those two lanes up and down the hill. I do appreciate the speed bumps at the round about to coax people to slow down.

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haven't spoken to a single resident that approves of the proposed changes, the dangerous and aggressive driving seen on Orchard will be expanded to all of the hillside up to Farmhill Road. As we are seeing in San Francisco, many of these 'bicycle friendly' lanes are being removed as they do not benefit the neighborhoods as a whole. I do agree with proposed lighted crosswalks for the safety of pedestrians crossing across Hayward Blvd. as statistics show they do increase safety and driver awareness for people crossing the street but dedicated bike lanes will certainly cause dangerous driving and passing as people will become increasingly aggravated at the volume of traffic bottlenecking the access to all the neighborhoods up and down the hill. Also with the proposed moving of Brett Harte Middle school to campus Ave. There will now be 3 schools on the hill with a single lane of access for the increased traffic all choked down to a single lane will negatively impact the entire hillside.

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1 Hugh Louch
From: Karl Royer <[email protected]>
Sent: Monday, March 3, 2025 5:52 PM
To: Hugh Louch
Subject: hayward blvd feasibilty study
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Mr. Louch,

I have reviewed the feasibility study for Hayward blvd. It appears that the city is attempting to install a bike lane (LMFAO) uphill? I have lived in Hayward since 1998 and i have not seen more than a 100 people riding a bike up the hill, most cyclists ride up fairview and coast down the blvd., exceeding car traffic speeds

The City should be widening the road and to make it less hazardous and install overhead walkways above the blvd for pedestrian traffic.

If you pursue this you'll be back in 20 years (see mission blvd) rippling up all the useless bike lanes that nobody uses and will not, no matter how many you build.

I am retired and have much better things to do than waste time in your meetings....however if the City is truly considering something this stupid?, i will have little choice. In closing please forward:
• any agreements you have with Cal State Hayward for traffic control and compensation • All grants associated with, federal, State of local governance • Any guidelines set forth by the; State, ABAG, Alameda County of the City of hayward itself related to traffic policies
I look forward to your response,

Karl Royer

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1 Hugh Louch
From: Peter Freimanis <[email protected]>
Sent: Sunday, March 30, 2025 9:36 AM
To: Hugh Louch
Subject: Chock uphill community access to Hayward and lengthen commutes CAUTION:This is an external email. Do not click on links or ope n attachments unless you know the content is safe.

Good morning Hugh

The recent changes in this corridor seem to have the intention to lengthen commutes of up hill residents and choke them out of access to downtown Hayward with likely small and large businesses impact

But I do endorse your proposal to add pedestrian crossings in this area They would improve pedestrian safety by allot especially at night

I would suggest keeping 2 lanes each direction and adding lane markings that highlight the possible presence of bikers
And I endorse completing sidewalks for the safety of pedestrians

I have not seen a single biker in this section though in the 5 years I’ve lived in the area. It is impractical to access the up hill area via bike for commute purposes.

An increase of bus lines might be an idea but I don’t have data regarding usage of the existing lines

Lighting increases in this area which is currently dark at night would definitely improve usability by allot too

To encourage biking in Hayward a larger and much more expensive master plan is required, many down streets are currently better designed to kill bikers and make it extremely hazardous for them to get to desired locations

The sever disrepair of orchid ave increases noise for local residents and is not bike friendly

An the lack of sidewalks endangers pedestrians

A pedestrian crossing in that area would also be helpful

Best regards

Carl

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1 Hugh Louch
From: lisa hammond <[email protected]>
Sent: Saturday, April 19, 2025 2:27 PM
To: Hugh Louch
Subject: Hayward Blvd Proposed Plans
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Hello,

Thank you for the opportunity to comment.

My concern is traffic speed and the killing of animals. Coming up toward Cal State East Bay on Campus Drive there are now barriers for pedestrians and bicyclists. However, I virtually never see either on the road, except waiting at the busstop on Campus Drive and Hayward Blvd. Instead I see the green posts being knocked around until they are an eyesore. And I still see dead animals often. So the post barrier is not viable and serves no one.

The next phase from Cal State East Bay to Civic needs to stay as two lanes, but a continuous actual sidewalk would be an improvement. I do see pedestrians in that corridor.

The portion from Civic to Farm Hill could be one lane, with garden landscape barriers (not those green posts), so long as the landscaping can be maintained.

There is no need for traffic circles at Farm Hill and Bailey Ranch. I live off of Farm Hill, and there is never an issue getting on to Hayward Blvd. Save the expense.

And having a bike lane coming up the hill beyond Cal State East Bay is a joke - I have lived here for decades, and have NEVER actually seen a bike on this stretch. It gets too steep for anything but an athlete or an electric bike. I travel the road daily, and at different times, and there are simply no bikes on it. You could say that 'if we build it, they will come', but that would be a question for a student or household survey.

I suggest to cut speed that you install video ticketing, so that anyone exceeding the speed limit by more than 5 MPH gets a ticket. That is the only effective way to slow cars down. The flashing signs only work for the conscientious driver who may inadvertently creep a few miles over the speed limit. We are not the problem.

Video ticketing is needed especially at night when cars speed (and even race) without regard for the animals that come out (deer, skunk, cats, even dogs).

I'd be happy to discuss further; thanks for listening.

Best wishes,

Lisa Hammond
27937 El Portal Drive
Hayward, CA 94542

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1 Hugh Louch
From: Sandhya Koppikar <[email protected]>
Sent: Tuesday, May 6, 2025 11:14 AM
To: Hugh Louch
Subject: Hayward Blvd Feasibility Study
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Hi Hugh,

I may not be able to aend the My 8 public mee'ng. I will provide my comments and concerns here.

I live in the Highland area, near Stonebrae Elementary School. To leave the area, it’s a one lane road going west, 'll the Farm Hill Road cross street. Then it becomes 2 lanes in each direc'on. Addi'onally, it’s a one lane road in each direc'on ,
from Fairview Ave through Five Canyons to reach Castro Valley Blvd.

I am already concerned with evacua'on procedures from the Stonebrae, Bailey Ranch, and Prominence neighborhoods if there is natural disaster/emergency, such as a wildfire. In hindsight I see that this was not fully thought out in the Stonebrae neighborhood. I already can see that we would be trapped and in a long line of traffic, as residents try to get to safety.

If bike lanes are incorporated into Hayward Blvd from Lewis Park to Mission Blvd, I think that it would be worse; an addi'onal (huge) safety risk if an immediate evacua'on is required. As we know, Hayward Blvd from Lewis Park is already a one to two lane road with pot holes. I have visions of paradise city. I don’t agree with the city’s proposal.

What is the city’s evacua'on plan? How does the city propose to keep residents are safe during emergency/evacua'on situa'ons. These are very important things to consider.

Thank You for hearing me. Let’s keep safety at the forefront.

Best Regards,
Sandhya Koppikar

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1 Hugh Louch
From: Alex Ameri
Sent: Friday, May 9, 2025 7:46 AM
To: Albert Ho
Subject: RE: Concerns Regarding Hayward Blvd Lane Reduction Plan Hello Mr. Ho,

Thank you for your email expressing your thoughts and concerns re the subject. I’ll share it with the project manager and other staff, and ask them to keep you informed of future development of the project.

Thanks,
Alex

Alex Ameri, P.E.

Director of Public Works
Public Works & Utilities Department
City of Hayward | 777 B Street | Hayward, CA 94541

Phone: 510.583.4720 | 

E
mail: [email protected]

From: Albert Ho <[email protected]>
Sent: Friday, May 9, 2025 7:35 AM
To: Alex Ameri <[email protected]>
Subject: Concerns Regarding Hayward Blvd Lane Reduction Plan

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Dear Alex Ameri,
I am writing to voice significant concerns about the proposed reduction of Hayward Blvd from four lanes to two. The absence of a study assessing the impact on emergency evacuations is alarming, especially given the existing constraints on this critical roadway.

Currently, Hayward Blvd near Stonebrae Elementary School is limited to a single lane, which already causes substantial traffic congestion during school drop-off and pick-up times when 600 students converge. This serves as a stark example of the chaos that could ensue if the entire boulevard is reduced to two lanes. In emergencies such as hillside fires or earthquakes, with only one road out of the area, thousands of residents could face dangerous delays in evacuating.

I strongly urge the city to conduct a thorough study to evaluate evacuation risks before proceeding. The single-lane section near Stonebrae clearly demonstrates the potential for gridlock, and we cannot afford to compromise public safety.

Thank you for addressing this critical issue. I look forward to your response and a transparent discussion on ensuring safe evacuation routes.

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2 Sincerely,

Albert Ho
28823 Bailey Ranch Rd
Hayward, CA 94542

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1 Hugh Louch
From: Alex Ameri
Sent: Thursday, May 8, 2025 10:08 PM
To: Vik
Subject: Re: [Bailey Ranch Google Disc Group] Hayward Blvd. Lane Elimination Project Hi Vik,
Thank you for your comments. I’ll share them with the project manager and other staff.

Thanks,
Alex
Alex Ameri, P.E.

Director of Public Works
Public Works & Utilities Department
City of Hayward | 777 B Street | Hayward, CA 94541

 Phone: 510.583.4720 | 

E mail: [email protected]
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On May 8, 2025, at 9:41 PM, Vik <[email protected]> wrote:

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Hello Alex,

I am not in favor of converting 4 lanes into 2 lanes because I believe a thorough assessment of evacuation feasibility is necessary in the event of a fire or other natural disasters. We have faced severe issues on the 5 canyon side, which currently has 2 lanes, where cars with problems or those going below 20 miles per hour can start blocking traffic. Please guide me to where I can vote and express my concerns about this change.

Thanks

Vik Jain, PMP, MBA, CSM
Mobile: 415-963-2203
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2 Subject: [Bailey Ranch Google Disc Group] Hayward Blvd. Lane Elimination Project To: [email protected] <[email protected]>

Hi,
I just went to a meeting at Cal State East Bay about the Hayward Blvd project where the city plans to reduce the lanes on Hayward Blvd from 4 lanes to 2. They have not done a study to determine whether we will all be evacuated in an emergency after the lanes have been reduced. Please write comments and concerns to [email protected].

Thank you,
Briggitte

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1 Hugh Louch
From: Alex Ameri
Sent: Thursday, May 8, 2025 10:06 PM
To: Raul Galano
Subject: Re: Hayward Blvd
Hi Raul,
Thank you for your comments. I have received them and will share them with staff.

Thanks,
Alex
Alex Ameri, P.E.

Director of Public Works
Public Works & Utilities Department
City of Hayward | 777 B Street | Hayward, CA 94541

 Phone: 510.583.4720 | 

E mail: [email protected]
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On May 8, 2025, at 9:27 PM, Raul Galano <[email protected]> wrote:

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Hello Alex,

My family lives at Bailey Ranch.

Unfortunately we couldn’t make it to the meeting tonight.

However, we are ALL concerned about the lane reduction as proposed.

If the plan is to have bike lanes, that’s just a waste because most of the riders we know do not ride on Hayward Blvd because of the steep grade; going up and going down. They told us they ride through the residential area and loop out or enter via the Bon Faire street. We have lived up here for over 23 years; I have only observed a handful of bikers. And they’re all speeding and not slowing down on those traffic lights.

If the issue is speeding, drivers will still go over the speed limit if the vehicles in front of them are not observing the posted limit so they’ll follow those ahead of them. Obviously if the speeder is leading the pack, they’ll just go over the limit anyways. I propose putting speed bumps. Those added on Fairview have significantly helped as well those inside Stonebrae.

Reducing the number of lanes would cause delays which will add to CO emissions.

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2 These delays will also force commuters already late to drive even faster to cut in front of other drivers leading to potential accidents.

In 2021, when this bad idea first surfaced, we were surprised to hear that the fire department had NOT been consulted. The firemen are concerned about their response time in emergencies.

Lastly, a lot of big trucks travel on this road. All it takes is one of those to stall and a BIG traffic jam will result.

It already happened a few weeks ago. A delivery truck stalled in front of Stonebrae Elementary school before 5 am and those coming from Bailey Ranch (and those coming from down the hill) were stuck for a long period.

For me, it was around 5 am so I was able to backup all the way back to the Bailey Ranch intersection and detour via Promenance.

The reduced lane at the corner of Carlos Bee and Mission (heading towards Orchard) is a clear example of a bad idea. If it’s supposed to be a bike lane, I don’t see any bikers using it. And it certainly could cause more accidents for those who need to turn right on Mission Blvd heading north.

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1 Hugh Louch
From: Alex Ameri
Sent: Thursday, May 8, 2025 8:30 PM
To: Hugh Louch; Byron Tang
Subject: Fwd: Hayward Blvd. Proposed Traffic Change
FYI—
Alex Ameri, P.E.

Director of Public Works
Public Works & Utilities Department
City of Hayward | 777 B Street | Hayward, CA 94541

 Phone: 510.583.4720 | 

E mail: [email protected]
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From: Alex Ameri <[email protected]>
Date: May 8, 2025 at 8:28:45 PM PDT
To: Mary Ann Perini <[email protected]>
Subject: Re: Hayward Blvd. Proposed Traffic Change
Thank you Ms. Perini. I appreciate your thoughtful comments.

Thanks,
Alex
Alex Ameri, P.E.

Director of Public Works
Public Works & Utilities Department
City of Hayward | 777 B Street | Hayward, CA 94541

 Phone: 510.583.4720 | 

E mail: [email protected]
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On May 8, 2025, at 8:05 PM, Mary Ann Perini <[email protected]> wrote:

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I have been remiss in providing my input to the City of Hayward regarding the proposed traffic changes to Hayward Boulevard.

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2 I encourage that:

A. single lane from Farm hill Drive to Civic Avenue is appropriate as long as

1. lanes may be expanded (changing a bike/pedestrian lane to a vehicle lane) in an emergency, such as wildfires.

2. Bike/pedestrian lanes may easily be used by first responder's emergency vehicles, such as ambulances, police, fire, etc.

B. From Civic Avenue to Mission Boulevard

1. shall remain 2 lanes in each direction due to heavily populated neighborhoods

2. Paint bike symbols on each slow lane notifying drivers they must share the road with bicycles.

Thank you for the opportunity to provide feedback.

Mary Ann Perini
Bailey Ranch Neighborhood.

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1 Hugh Louch
From: Alex Ameri
Sent: Friday, May 9, 2025 2:39 PM
To: Hugh Louch
Cc: Byron Tang
Subject: Fwd: Critical Need for Emergency Planning on Hayward Blvd Lane Reduction FYI—

Alex Ameri, P.E.

Director of Public Works
Public Works & Utilities Department
City of Hayward | 777 B Street | Hayward, CA 94541

 Phone: 510.583.4720 | 

Email: [email protected]

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From: Dustin Claussen <[email protected]>
Date: May 9, 2025 at 1:48:05 PM PDT
To: Alex Ameri <[email protected]>
Subject: FW: Critical Need for Emergency Planning on Hayward Blvd Lane Reduction

FYI.

Thanks,
Dustin

From: Albert Ho <[email protected]>
Sent: Friday, May 9, 2025 1:02 PM
To: Mark Salinas <[email protected]>
Cc: List-Mayor-Council <[email protected]> Subject: Critical Need for Emergency Planning on Hayward Blvd Lane Reduction

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Dear Mayor Salinas,

I am deeply concerned about the proposed reduction of Hayward Blvd from four lanes to two, given the lack of a study assessing its impact on emergency evacuations. Hayward Blvd is the primary egress route for our hillside community, where limited means of escape make lane reductions a serious public safety issue requiring meticulous planning.

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2 The single-lane section near Stonebrae Elementary School already causes significant traffic jams during school drop-off and pick-up, with 600 students converging. This highlights the potential for catastrophic gridlock if lanes are reduced further, especially during emergencies like wildfires or earthquakes, when thousands of residents must evacuate via one road. While bike lanes promote safety and sustainability, they must not jeopardize our ability to escape in a fire- prone, seismically active region.

I urge the City of Hayward to:

1. Conduct a comprehensive evacuation study, modeling traffic and emergency response times, before proceeding.

2. Engage the Hayward Fire Department, police, and other emergency personnel to develop a well-thought-out plan ensuring safe evacuations and access.

3. Hold public forums to incorporate community concerns and ensure transparent planning.

4. Explore alternatives, such as adding bike lanes without reducing car lanes or using nearby streets for cycling, to preserve Hayward Blvd’s capacity.

Hillside communities like ours demand rigorous consideration due to limited egress. By involving emergency experts and residents, the city can balance sustainability with safety. I appreciate your consideration and look forward to your response.

Sincerely,

Albert Ho
28823 Bailey Ranch Rd
Hayward, CA 94542

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1 Hugh Louch
From: sara schupack <[email protected]>
Sent: Wednesday, February 26, 2025 1:35 PM
To: Hugh Louch
Subject: Hayward Blvd
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Greetings,
I wanted to respond to the plans for Hayward Blvd.

I love the idea of more crosswalks! I think an actual traffic light would be great at Spencer lane, with a turn arrow for drivers turning into that street from Hayward Blvd and the other way around.

This is a very dangerous corner. I see families with young kids or dogs running for their lives to get across Hayward Blvd to the park.

I've also been almost hit by cars a few times when crossing Spencer Lane with my dog. Drivers are so intent on and anxious about crossing Hayward Blvd that they don't even notice us!

I think the bike lane would be a very big, potentially dangerous, mistake. The drivers who are already impatient and aggressive would only get more so with one lane of traffic. I see a lot of tailgating and running of red lights as it is. This would also make it very difficult for drivers who are trying to get across Hayward Blvd from side streets and/or driveways.

Thanks,
Sara Schupack
26937 Hayward Blvd, # 108

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CITY OF HAYWARD
Hayward City Hall
777 B Street
Hayward, CA 94541
www.Hayward-CA.gov
File #: PH 25-026
DATE: June 2, 2025
TO: Mayor and City Council
FROM: Interim Human Resources Director

SUBJECT
Public Hearing to Comply with AB 2561: Status of Vacancies, Recruitment, and Retention Efforts (Item continued to June 3, 2025)
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CITY OF HAYWARD
Hayward City Hall
777 B Street
Hayward, CA 94541
www.Hayward-CA.gov
File #: LB 25-017
DATE: May 27, 2025
TO: Mayor and City Council
FROM: Fire Chief

SUBJECT
Local Responsibility Area Fire Hazard Severity Zone Map: Introduction of an Ordinance Amending the Hayward Municipal by Adding Article 16 to Chapter 3 of the Hayward Municipal Code Relating to Fire Hazard Severity Zones

RECOMMENDATION
That the City Council introduces the attached ordinance (Attachment II) amending the Hayward Municipal Code (HMC) by adding Article 16 to Chapter 3 of the Hayward Municipal Code relating to Fire Hazard Severity Zones.

SUMMARY
California Government Code § 51179 mandates that local agencies responsible for fire protection within moderate fire hazard severity zones, to designate, by ordinance, the moderate, high, and very high fire hazard severity zones within their jurisdiction. The designation must occur within 120 days of receiving recommendations from the State Fire Marshal pursuant to Section 51178.

The City of Hayward received the Local Responsibility Area Fire Hazard Severity Zone Map on February 24, 2025. Thus, as the agency responsible for fire protection within a moderate fire hazard severity zone, the City of Hayward is required to adopt this ordinance by no later than June 23, 2025.

ATTACHMENTS
Attachment I Staff Report
Attachment II Draft Ordinance
Atachment III Public Comment
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DATE: May 27, 2025

TO: Mayor and City Council

FROM: Fire Chief

SUBJECT: Local Responsibility Area Fire Hazard Severity Zone Map: Introduction of an Ordinance Amending the Hayward Municipal by Adding Article 16 to Chapter 3 of the Hayward Municipal Code Relating to Fire Hazard Severity Zones

RECOMMENDATION

That the City Council introduces the attached ordinance (Attachment I I) amending the Hayward Municipal Code (HMC) by adding Article 16 to Chapter 3 of the Hayward Municipal Code relating to Fire Hazard Severity Zones.

SUMMARY

California Government Code § 51179 mandates that local agencies responsible for fire protection within moderate fire hazard severity zones, to designate, by ordinance, the moderate, high, and very high fire hazard severity zones within their jurisdiction. The designation must occur within 120 days of receiving recommendations from the State Fire Marshal pursuant to Section 51178.

The City of Hayward received the Local Responsibility Area Fire Hazard Severity Zone Map on February 24, 2025. Thus, as the agency responsible for fire protection within a moderate fire hazard severity zone, the City of Hayward is required to adopt this ordinance by no later than June 23, 2025.

BACKGROUND

California has long recognized the need for fire hazard classification. Government Code § 51179(a) outlines the State Fire Marshal’s responsibility to periodically update and provide fire hazard severity zone maps to local agencies. These maps serve as an important resource for local governments for purposes of planning and implementing fire prevention measures. The maps are used for land use planning for future development and new construction.

The Local Responsibility Area (LRA) for the Hayward Fire Department covers the City of Hayward as well as the Fairview Fire Protection District. The last update to the maps occurred

in 2007, when Cal-Fire evaluated the overall State Responsibility area, and then throughout 2008-2011, there were additional reviews to the areas that were deemed “Very High Fire Hazard Severity Zones”.

Pursuant to Government Code § 51178.5 within 30 days of receiving transmittal from the State Fire Marshal identifying fire hazard severity zones, Hayward was required to make the maps available for public review and comment before. To comply with this requirement, the City of Hayward has taken the following steps:
 The fire hazard severity zone maps have been published on our official website for public access, which can be located at the following web address:
https://www.hayward-ca.gov/fire-department .
 Public comments are being solicited, and community members are encouraged to provide feedback on the proposed designations.
 The fire hazard severity zone maps have also been published on the Cal Fire website at the following web address:
https://experience.arcgis.com/experience/6a9cb66bb1824cd98756812af41292a0 .

The following figure presents a still image of the interactive fire hazard severity map for the City of Hayward’s LRA:

NEXT STEPS

The City is now requesting that Council introduce and ultimately adopt the fire hazard severity zone maps recommended by the State Fire Marshal, without any additional increased designations.

CEQA

The proposed ordinance adopting the fire hazard severity zones as recommended by the State Fire Marshal is exempt from the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) as a ministerial action, required by law.

STRATEGIC ROADMAP

The fire maps provided by Cal Fire will help “Enhance Community Safety and Quality of Life” as a general subcategory, as the Hayward Fire Department uses map data to assist with fire monitoring and suppression efforts.

PUBLIC CONTACT

The public request for feedback was initiated on the City of Hayward website from March 19, 2025, through April 30, 2025. There were 32 responses submitted via the online portal that was prompted through the City of Hayward website. Remarks received noted the concern of fire access roads, impact to homeowner’s insurance rates, and what actions will be taken based on the findings of the maps. All responses have been recorded and provided herein as Attachment III.

NEXT STEPS

If Council introduces the attached ordinance at the May 27, 2025 City Council meeting, we will seek adoption of the ordinance at the June 3, 2025 City Council meeting.

Prepared by: Lauren Dekas, Management Analyst

Recommended by: Eric Vollmer, Fire Chief

Approved by:

_______________________________________________
Michael S. Lawson, Acting City Manager

ATT ACHMENT II

ORDINANCE NO. 25-____

AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF HAYWARD, CALIFORNIA ADDING ARTICLE 16 TO CHAPTER 3 OF THE HAYWARD MUNICIPAL CODE RELATING TO FIRE

HAZARD SEVERITY ZONES

WHEREAS, Government Code § 51175-89 requires the State Fire Marshal to identify areas in the state as moderate, high, and very high fire hazard severity zones, which are based on uniform criteria and the severity of fire hazards expected in those areas; WHEREAS, within 30 days of receiving a transmittal from the State Fire Marshal identifying fire hazard severity zones , the City of Hayward was required to make the information available for public view and comment, in a format that is understandable and accessible to the public, including the use of maps;
WHEREAS, the City received transmittal of the fire hazard severity zones from the State Fire Marshal on February 24, 2025;
WHEREAS on March 19, 2025, the City made the information received from the State Fire Marshal available for public view and comment in a format that is understandable and accessible to the public by creating a website with such information which include s maps and contact information for those with questions and/or comments; WHEREAS, within 120 days of receiving the transmittal from the State Fire Marshal, the City is required to designate, by ordinance, moderate, high and very high fire safety zones, which it is seeking to do herein;
WHEREAS, the 120-day deadline to adopt the ordinance will expire on June 23, 2025; WHEREAS, within 30 days of adoption of this Ordinance, the City is required to transmit a copy of the adopted ordinance to the State Board of Forestry and Fire Protection.

THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF HAYWARD DOES ORDAIN AS FOLLOWS:

SECTION 1. Article 16 is added to Chapter 3 of the City of hayward Municipal Code to read as follows:

SEC. 3-16.00 Title.

This Article shall be known as the “Fire Severity Map Ordinance”

ATT ACHMENT II

SEC. 3-16.01 Purpose.

The purpose of this ordinance is to designate those areas within the Hayward City limits that the California Department of Forestry and Fire Protection has determined, under California Government Code Section 51179 , are Very High Hazard Severity Zones (VHFHS Zones).

SEC. 3-16.02 Effect.

Basic authorities and responsibilities for designated Very High Hazard Severity Zones (VHFHS Zones) are set forth in Government Code Section 51175 et seq.

SEC. 3-16.03 Map.

The map, prepared by the Fie Resource Assessment Program, California Department of Forestry and Fire Protection labeled Very High Hazard Severity Zones (VHFHS Zones) in the Local Response Area (LRA) as prepared by Cal Fire dated February 24, 2025, is available on the City of Hayward website, which can accessed at the following web address: https://www.hayward-ca.gov/fire-department , as well as on the Cal Fire website, which can be accessed at the following web address:
https://experience.arcgis.com/experience/6a9cb66bb1824cd98756812af41292a0 .

SEC. 3-16.04 Designation.

The areas recommended as VHFHS Zones as set forth on the Very High Fire Hazard Severity map are designated VHFHS Zones.

SECTION 2. California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA).

The City Council independently finds and determines that this action is exempt from CEQA pursuant to Division 13 (commencing with Section 21000) of the Public Resources Code; and, under Section 15061(b)(3) of the CEQA Guidelines, as an activity that is covered by the general rule that CEQA applies only to projects which have the potential for causing a significant effect on the environment.

The general exemption applies in this instance because it can be seen with certainty that there is no possibility th at the proposed amendments could have a significant effect on the environment, and thus are not subject to CEQA. Thus, it can be seen with certainty that the proposed project would not have a significant effect on the environment.

ATT ACHMENT II

SECTION 3. Severance.

If any section, subsection, paragraph or sentence of this Ordinance, or any part thereof, is for any reason found to be unconstitutional, invalid or beyond the authority of the City of Hayward by a court of competent jurisdiction, such decision shall not affect the validity or effectiveness of the remaining portions of this Ordinance.

SECTION 4. Effective Date and Publication.

This ord inance shall become effective thirty (30) days after adoption by the City Council.

INTRODUCED at a regular meeting of the City Council of the City of Hayward, held the 27th day of May, 2025, by Council Member_________________________________.

ADOPTED at a regular meeting of the City Council of the City of Hayward, held the ___ day of ___________, 2025, by the following votes of members of said City Council.

AYES: COUNCIL MEMBERS:

MAYOR:

NOES: COUNCIL MEMBERS
ABSENT: COUNCIL MEMBERS
ABSTAIN: COUNCIL MEMBERS
APPROVED:________________________________
Mayor of the City of Hayward

DATE:

ATTEST: ________________________________
City Clerk of the City of Hayward

APPROVED AS TO FORM:

___________________________________________________
Acting City Attorney of the City of Hayward

ATTACHMENT III

1 Public Forum Feedback for Cal Fire Hazard Severity Maps:

Question: Please provide your comments, concerns, or suggested changes regarding the proposed Fire Hazard Severity Zone maps?
Responses:

1. “I live in a high risk area in Fairview. Our main emergency egress is Kelly St.

We've had multiple times where upper Kelly St has been blocked due to emergencies and accidents, leaving residents trapped. Meanwhile there is a PUBLIC road that has what is essentially aprivate HOA gate at Thurston Ct and Lori Way that is funded by PUBLIC taxpayer money. This despites several hundred residents and every single public agency in favor of removing the gate. This exclusionary gate benefits only 22 households and puts thousands of households at risk. While FFD has come up with emergency egress contingency planning, we have seen during natural disasters those plans fall apart; public safety agencies will be all hands on deck dealing with the disaster and cannot spare the personnel to direct traffic flow, much less go against traffic on narrow streets to open gates that should not exist. I urge HFD and FFD to exercise their public safety authority to remove Thurston gate.”

2. “Create escape routes for varying areas why is Holy Sepulchre Cemetery in an elevated fire zone.”

3. “Can you add landmarks like the hayward airport, 880 freeway and main streets like Hesperian. Winton ave, foothill blvd, mission boulevard.? I can't tell where My street is on the map I think it's in the blue zone Which has no fire hazard.”

4. “What we have here is a classic case of a group of self-serving individuals usurping public property and government for their own self-interests by denying the greater community the practiced of their own rights of use. We have two sides to this argument of whether a gate should exist across this public road paid for by the public for the benefit, use and welfare of that same public or whether a small, very vocal and well organized group of self- interested individuals can overturn and pervert the use and public welfare of the community at large by utilizing a part of their own publicly governing apparatus as a means to subvert the health and welfare of the public body as a whole, much like a cancer subsuming its body host to its own demise. We have 5 public agencies in the form of Works, Roads, Planning, Sheriff and Fire all recommending over the course of 35 years that there exist unimpeded connection and access of the upper Fairview from Lori Way to upper D Street

ATTACHMENT III

2 whose combined expertise, experience, professionalism and purpose is being ignored and challenged by a private, unlicensed, unqualified, unschooled, unvetted, inexperienced arrogantly self-serving group of individuals who would rather usurp the rights, welfare and safety of the community as a whole than to allow the free circulation and open public access to the public over its own roads for its own use and safety by trying to diffuse the argument of its use of Thurston with any number of alternative emergency routes of circulation over other people's private property and rights for the access and egress that already exists on a 36' wide paved, connected, guttered and sidewalked public street known as Thurston Court and Lori Way. This private group complains of the excessive speed and danger of the traffic that already exists when that very traffic can be only themselves since there is a gate preventing traffic from other areas to flow on “their” streets. This same private group complains about the narrowness of upper D Street when there exists not only a publicly owned 50' right-of-way to widen that same street at any time but also has the ability to restrict parking anywhere along that street since parking is not a guaranteed right for traffic anywhere. This private group talks about the noise and safety concerns it will have if “their” street becomes a connected thru-street as if the safety and noise were any greater or different than any other thru street in any other neighborhood in the entire world, let alone this community. This selfish group puts up any number of self-interested arguments to impede the safety and balance of a freer flowing traffic circulation of the community to not be bothered by others. This group puts their own self-interests above the rights and the common welfare of the community as a whole by suggesting alternative solutions to keep Thurston blocked to daily thru traffic in the face of the recommendations and expertise of 5, paid for, professional public agencies whose very purpose is to look out for the welfare of the community at large by their combined wisdom based on the accumulated years of experience of whole specialized professions over the self-interested greed of a few private individuals. The real question before us tonight is not whether to spend more money on technologically based alternatives, but why we shouldn't simply use the solution that already sits before us at very little cost. The question is, why is there a gate across Thurston at all? The solution, to me, is very simple.

Without replacing Thurston gate, use its two gate halves as emergency access traffic barriers at the east and west sides of Lake Ridge Park across existing curb cuts utilizing an occasionally used, 30' wide, gently sloping and graded maintenance vehicle access corridor along its southern boundary, replacing the locked posts at each curb cut with these used gates that have latches encased by a box with one side lockable and made with a breakable glass insert for emergency opening. Nothing wasted, no tech, very low cost, utilizing

ATTACHMENT III

3 materials already at hand while giving us a tertiary egress as well. Done.By the way, why is there a non-sourced document by the above partisan group calling itself “KELLY HILL, FAIRVIEW NEIGHBORHOOD,….REASEARCH AND INQUIRY”, trying to keep this gate at Thurston, included with factual public documentation and study, lending their unprofessional opinions some degree of validity when, in fact, this third attachment is merely publicity and distraction by the pro-gate Thurston and upper D Street crowd. How was that allowed to be associated with actual credible documentation and not be called out for what it is by this MAC? I, for one, resent the misuse of this forum with its unspecified inclusion having compromised the integrity of this Board's function.”

5. “Please consider an earthquake in Hayward causing a fault shift and fires across Kelly Street severing Kelly Street along with its water, gas, electric and sewer for thousands of people whose only wat out id Kelly Street and the publicly gated private community of Thurston and upper "D" streets. In a major event, first-responders become very rare almost immediately depending on the size of the event. Sending someone whose busy saving lives to open a gate becomes of secondary importance. There have been many occasions when traffic on upper Kelly has been restricted to a standstill for HOURS because of any number of comparatively minor occurrences like a jackknifed truck, across Kelly, a fugitive search or a downed phone pole blocking the street where most people werebacked up for over half a mile not even knowing that there is a secondary route into and out of upper Kelly but even if they had known would have trouble getting the locked gate open to proceed. I actually witnessed a Thurston or upper "D" street rebuke a CHP officer who was opening the gate manually but quit when he saw everyone on both sides of the gate ready to summarily address his absurd position. The officer opened the gate anyway and let traffic flow. This is the attitude of the Thurston crowd in viewing their publicly funded private gate. Like the Paradise Fire demonstrated, lack of unrestricted alternate access and egress roads can lead to calamity. This is blatantly true with Kelly Street being the only open access or egress for about 730 homes east of Maud Avenue. While there exists a 36-foot wide paved, guttered, drained, side-walked, public road which all of the local departments would like to see used as an open throughway to serve as an alternate, the entrenched, very vocal local residents on upper "D" and Thurston streets who want to see Alameda County fund the gate for their small community of around 40 homes gated to the peril of the larger upper Fairview from Maud eastward of about 270 homes and about 2100 residents.The big question that no one seems able to answer is WHY is the gate there at all. While the pro-gate

ATTACHMENT III

4 people complain about the increase of noise and flow of non-gated traffic and how their home values will be lowered because of the increased traffic in this very landlocked eastern extremity of the Fairview, many are being held in peril by this selfish, uncaring minority whose lack of caring for the greater good is astounding not only by this minor but powerful clique but by the MAC and Alameda County Board whose job it is to look out for those who might be endangered through callous disregard for the lives of others.Secondly, there is a tertiary prospective thoroughfare, at least for emergency egress, across Lakeridge Park from Lakeridge Avenue to Pickford Way which lets out onto Maud Avenue. This was also suggested earlier to deaf ears with the bollards at each side of the park remaining under lock and key after 6 years. FIX IT! Thirdly, the suggested egress at Canyon Drive off of Valley View Drive at the end of Kelly Street is unusable. The road is a one lane switchback down into a fire-draw canyon with a private electric gate on the Valley View side and a developer locked gate on the 5 Canyons Development side. With western prevailing winds and a fire coming from the Don Castro Park area heading up this canyon, people would be trapped with the fire funneling up the canyons.”

6. “Since the colors red and orange stand for Very High and High respectively, what does the colors blue and green stand for and what do the phases mean?”

7. “I receive a postcard asking to share my feedback. The card is completely uninformative, very small print and hard to read.”

8. “Why are gate at Lori Ave which is our second way out in case of fire.”

9. “Neighbors Overgrown trees and cut trees left on the ground and not cleaned up.”

10. “What does proposed mean? What are the other proposals? The interactive map seems clear and easy to use.”

11. “I’m not in City limits. I’m in Alameda County.”

12. “Please inspect the last home on Hidden Lane next to the gate of Hidden Oaks Dr. The front yard looks like a Wheat Field. It’s a rental and the renters don’t care. Please inspect this property and notify the owner. Thank you.”

13. “At this point I haven’t viewed your website so I don’t have an opinion yet.”

ATTACHMENT III

5 14. “Hi my name is XXX(redacted) my concern is that the fire hydrant in front my house has been out of service since the city of hayward replaced the sewer lines on hayward blvd but it looks to me on map I' am not in a severe fire zone is that correct thanks again .also I had fire department look around my house and what I can do for fire protection i always keep a good fire zone keep trees pruned removed badtrees keep weed whacked always 0 debris no out buildings thanks again”

15. “I assume there’s more detailed maps on your website (assuming you have one?), I’llGo look. There’s not much to guide an Opinion .. ? .. looks like the Natural Remote stuff is more likely to burn? North side of Redwood Road looks bad? What are we going to Do about it? Cut fire breaks? Work Parties to do Brush Reduction? Rate or other Benefits for property ownerswho do a good job of risk reduction?”

16. “Map is very aggressive. There is no fire close by. It really hard to get insurance in Fairview. This information insurance companies used and now they refuse to give insurance. Everyone have fall on state insurance options.”

17. “It is what it is - nothing to change - just keep pruning / trimming / cutting.”

18. “Is this address included in the fire hazard area”

19. “First concern is if this represents a perceived increase in fire risk, in case of fire how do we easily evacuate when the city reduces Hayward Blvd from 4 lanes to two? Second, how will insurance companies use this information? Will policies be canceled?”

20. “I would like to see a map”

21. “Mi casa está cerca de una área que está llena de pasto seco durante el verano y con peligro de incendios, es muy preocupante que los propietarios de esos terrenos no tomen consideración en limpiar por seguridad a nuestra casa y nuestro vecindario.”

22. “I don’t have any. I haven’t seen the map yet.”

23. “When is inspection day?”

ATTACHMENT III

6 24. “HARD open space is behind my house. The agency used to trim the trees.

Last time was 1999. I want advice on getting the taller onescut back. I paid a tree person to cut two. I want advice and guidance.”

25. “In the Stonebrea country club, The whole place is surrounded by golf course.

There is no tall or dense trees around the surrounding, so I don’t think it’s a high fire hazard severity zone area. In addition, the houses inside the Stonebrea country club are new houses houses Which are more fire deterrence. Thank you.”

26. “Given what we all saw happen to Pacific Palisades, I welcome the proactive measure of assessing relative fire risk to different properties. Here are some points you should consider:* By officially assessing a property as having an elevated fire risk, this inherently lowers the market value of that property and this should immediately be reflected in its assessment for property tax purposes. * Now is the time, while the memory of the most recent SoCal fires is so fresh, to ask people to pitch in and pay for removal of invasive High-Risk plants like these enormous Eucalyptus trees that are so threatening. Float a "Tree Removal" bond measure. Get various environmental and community service groups involved. * Just as we here in the OHHA (Old Highlands Homeowners Association) accepted a $16,000 / parcel assessment to get our roads built, we would gladly accept something similar to get rid of all the dangerous trees removed from our greenbelt canyons. OK, maybe not quite $16,000, but I would totally sign off on $10,000 per parcel. That is WAY less than the decline in our property values due to just FEAR of fire, not to mention the formal designation of "elevated fire risk". * Remember, a big part of why OHHA agreed to the parcel assessment to get our roads fixed was the increase in property value it would generate. It clearly will add more than the assessment value to the market value of the house, so that was an easy ask.

Fire remediation to lower risk assessment should have the same argument, but even more immediate since it is reflected in immediate yearly insurance costs per parcel. * Even if you ONLY remove all the foliage from the Eucalyptus trees and then "ring them" so they die, that would be a huge improvement. You can come back later and get the trunks. That would lower the front-end cost of the project considerably. A tree that would cost $15,000 to totally remove would only cost $5,000 to get just the foliage. Come back in 2 or 3 years to get the trunks. * Lastly, just as was the case in the Pacific Palisades fires, we have homeless people living in our canyons. This is a clear and present fire danger. Send rangers AND police through the canyons once a month to clear out folks who are "camping" there. Get them into housing or just

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7 give them debit cards and bus tickets but get them out of the "Green Belt" canyons.”

27. “Need to know about Fairview area fire danger info.”

28. “I dont know what previouse zone maps looked like, I am concerned about the effect this may have on my property insurance.Also, I am aware that approximately 45 years ago there were hardly any trees in this area. I am very concerned about the numerous eucaliptus trees below us, on Picea Court that have grown tremendously over the past years. I understand fires can creep uphill quite fast from canyon areas. Can something be done about these trees?”

29. “The maps are fine. You might want to include an add on how we can maintain our residences to reduce fire hazards internally and externally.”

30. “My neighborhood appears as high risk which I'd agree with. The City should consider offering residents information on assessing risks around their individual properties.”

31. “The Fairview Area has long been locally understood to be a high fire danger area. There are many heavily wooded, steep ravines that run throughout the Fairview Area and the local fire departments just are not equipped to deal with wildfire here if one were to break out. The current proposed Cal Fire LPC maps do not extend far enough into the Fairview Area-stopping essentially where residential neighborhoods begin. I truly believe that it was Cal Fire’s intent to leave the final decisions up to the local fire departments that are more familiar with the terrain and fuel situation. This opportunity to increase the fire danger rating of the Fairview Area above what Cal Fire has proposed so that Fairview becomes a high fire/very high fire danger area on the Cal Fire maps needs to be taken. The California legislature has had a significant push to take local housing development out of the control of local communities, forcing upon us higher density housing which brings added evacuation and fire danger. This has left the local concerns about fire danger and evacuation ignored. The only way to remedy this is for the Fairview Area to be properly designated as high fire/very high fire on the Cal Fire maps so that the local community, that knows the area best, will not be dismissed as we raise the very real concerns about evacuation and fire danger as denser housing and more traffic congestion are pushed on us.”

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8 32. “The updated map does not take into consideration the golf course surrounding the Stonebrae community as a fire break area . The updated map also has had a direct impact on a lot of home owners insurance . What are the plans to improve fire prevention services and response in our community ?”