Monday, June 29, 2026
5:30 PM
CITY OF HAYWARD
Hayward City Hall
777 B Street
Hayward, CA 94541
www.Hayward-CA.gov
Conference Room 2A
Housing Policy & Resource Committee
Agenda
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HOUSING POLICY AND RESOURCE COMMITTEE
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HOUSING POLICY AND RESOURCE COMMITTEE
CALL TO ORDER: Mayor Salinas
AB 2449 TELECONFERENCE NOTIFICATIONS AND CONSIDERATION
ROLL CALL
PUBLIC COMMENTS:
(The Public Comment section provides an opportunity to
address the City Council Committee on items not listed on the agenda as well as items on the agenda. The Committee
welcomes your 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 Committee is prohibited by State law from discussing items not listed on the agenda, any comments on items not on the agenda will be taken under consideration without Committee discussion and may be referred to staff.)
APPROVAL OF MINUTES
Approve the Housing Policy and Resource Committee Minutes of the Meeting from December 18, 2025
MIN 26-065
Attachments: Attachment I Draft Minutes
REPORTS/ACTION ITEMS
Work Session Update on the Feasibility of a Rental Registration System
WS 26-015
Attachments: Attachment I Staff Report
FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS
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September 19, 2026
• Update on Let’s House Hayward, Alameda County’s Home Together Fund (Measure W) and Point-In-Time County Results (date TBD)
December 17, 2026
• Rental Housing Program Update, December
COMMITTEE MEMBER/STAFF ANNOUNCEMENTS AND REFERRALS
ADJOURNMENT
PLEASE TAKE NOTICE
Assistance will be provided to those requiring accommodations for disabilities in compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990. Interested persons must request the accommodation at least 48 hours in advance of the meeting by contacting the Housing Division at (510) 583-4454 or [email protected].
Assistance will be provided to those requiring language assistance. To ensure that interpreters are available at the meeting, interested persons must request the accommodation at least 48 hours in advance of the meeting by contacting the Housing Division at (510) 583-4454.
4 CITY OF HAYWARD
Hayward City Hall
777 B Street
Hayward, CA 94541
www.Hayward-CA.gov
File #: MIN 26-065
DATE: June 29, 2026
TO: Housing Policy & Resource Committee
FROM: Deputy Director of Development Services
SUBJECT:
Approve the Housing Policy and Resource Committee Minutes of the Meeting from December 18, 2025
RECOMMENDATION
That the Housing Policy and Resource Committee reviews and approves the December 18, 2025 meeting minutes.
SUMMARY
The Housing Policy and Resource Committee held a meeting on December 18, 2025, and the draft minutes are attached for the Committee's review and approval.
ATTACHMENTS
Attachment I Draft Minutes 12/18/25
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5 MINUTES OF THE HOUSING POLICY AND RESOURCE COMMITTEE MEETING Thursday, December 18, 2025, 5:30 p.m.
Conference Room 2A
777 B Street, Hayward, CA 94541
HYBRID PARTICIPATION
CALL TO ORDER
The Housing Policy and Resource Committee meeting was called to order by Councilmember Syrop at 5:30 p.m. The meeting was conducted consistent with Assembly Bill 2449. The Committee meeting was held in Conference Room 2A and virtually via Zoom.
ROLL CALL
Present: Council Member Goldstein
Council Member Syrop
Absent: Mayor Salinas
OTHER PARTICIPANTS
Jennifer Ott; City Manager, Sara Buizer; Director of Development Services, Christina Morales; Deputy Director of Development Services, Amy Cole-Bloom; Community Services Manager, Leigha Schmidt; Acting Housing Manager, Ayush Patel; Management Analyst II, Doris Tang; Management Analyst II, Natasha Gonzalez; Senior Secretary.
PUBLIC COMMENTS
None
APPROVAL OF MINUTES
1. Minutes from the Housing Policy and Resource Committee Meeting held on June 23, 2025
It was moved by Councilmember Goldstein and seconded by Councilmember Syrop to approve the minutes of the Housing Policy and Resource Committee meeting held on June 23, 2025, with the amendment reflecting that Councilmember Goldstein arrived remotely instead of Councilmember Syrop.
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Conference Room 2A
777 B Street, Hayward, CA 94541
2. Minutes from the Housing Policy and Resource Committee Meeting held on September 18, 2025.
It was moved by Councilmember Syrop, seconded by Councilmember Goldstein to approve the minutes of the Housing Policy and Resource Committee meeting on September 18, 2025.
Reports / Action Items
3. Report Regarding the Prohousing Incentive Program
Management Analyst Doris Tang , presented a report on the Prohousing Incentive Program (PIP). She provided recommendations on eligible projects and programs. Staff recommended prioritizing the South Hayward Parish Emergency Shelter and focusing on one or two programs for maximum impact.
There were no public comments on this item.
Councilmember Goldstein, agreed to support the South Hayward Parish, noting that they are able to assist with the other programs mentioned. Councilmember Syrop, is open to the program but would like to stretch these funds as much as possible.
4. Report Regarding Update on Hayward’s Rental Housing Programs
Management Analyst Ayush Patel, presented an implementation update on Hayward’s Rental Housing Programs, including the Residential Rent Stabilization and Tenant Protection Ordinance, Tenant Relocation Assistance Ordinance, Mobile Home Space Rent Stabilization Ordinance, and the Residential Rental Inspection Program.
There were no public comments on this item.
Councilmember Syrop, suggested revisiting the lowering of the rent cap and banked rent increases within the Residential Rent Stabilization Ordinance. Councilmember Goldstein, also provided remarks and inquired about the needs of residents living at the Lord Tennyson Apartments. Deputy Director Christina Morales, spoke about the Lord Tennyson Apartments audit being conducted during this fiscal year.
7 MINUTES OF THE HOUSING POLICY AND RESOURCE COMMITTEE MEETING Thursday, December 18, 2025 5:30 p.m.
Conference Room 2A
777 B Street, Hayward, CA 94541
FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS
TENTATIVE SCHEDULE
March 19, 2026
Let’s House Hayward Update
2026 State Legislative Updates (if applicable)
COMMITEEE MEMBERS/STAFF ANNOUNCEMENTS AND REFERRALS
Councilmember Syrop , asked for an update on smoke -free housing. Senior Planner and Acting Housing Manager, Leigha Schmidt, stated that she believes that she has developed a tentative solution to reduce the workload on Code Enforcement by relying on A lameda County to send letters and issue a single fine, which would lessen the impact on staff. She added that incorporating enforcement of the Ordinance into Code Enforcement would have a severe impact on staffing.
ADJOURNMENT
Council Member Syrop adjourned the meeting at 6:30 p.m.
8 CITY OF HAYWARD
Hayward City Hall
777 B Street
Hayward, CA 94541
www.Hayward-CA.gov
File #: WS 26-015
DATE: June 29, 2026
TO: Housing Policy & Resource Committee
FROM: Deputy Director of Development Services
SUBJECT
Work Session Update on the Feasibility of a Rental Registration System
RECOMMENDATION
That the Housing Policy & Resource Committee receives an update and continues to postpone further consideration of a Rental Registration System until the financial outlook of the City of Hayward improves and the City can identify an ongoing funding source to offset the indirect fiscal impacts.
SUMMARY
In September of 2025, staff presented a report to the City Council on the feasibility of implementing a Rental Registration System (RRS) in the City of Hayward. The report presented benefits and challenges, including an estimated annual cost of $250,000 to the General Fund. At that meeting, Council directed staff to continue to explore the concept and return in a year. The main concern was starting a new major program with staffing impacts and new costs considering the City’s financial challenges and recent staffing reductions.
Since that time, staff has continued evaluating the potential for a new RRS program, as well as a third- party software to streamline the administrative functions of a potential RRS. Staff generally support pursuing an RRS. However, staff continues to recommend postponing further consideration of an RRS due to: 1) a funding gap to pay for indirect costs, 2) ongoing staffing reductions across the City that create risk for implementing and managing a new major program, and 3) caution over raising fees for landlords at the same time as pursuing the business license tax modernization that is also increasing costs to landlords. This report outlines the operational and fiscal considerations of an RRS and recommends returning tothe HPRC next year with an update on the availability of funding, including consideration of funding from the General Fund, Affordable Housing Special Revenue Funds, and development fees to cover the indirect fiscal impacts.
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DATE: June 29, 2026
TO: Housing Policy & Resource Committee
FROM: Deputy Director of Development Services
SUBJECT: Work Session Update on the Feasibility of a Rental Registration System
RECOMMENDATION
That the Housing Policy & Resource Committee receives an update and continues to postpone further consideration of a Rental Registration System until the financial outlook of the City of Hayward improves and the City can identify an ongoing funding source to offset the indirect fiscal impacts.
SUMMARY
In September of 2025, staff presented a report to the City Council on the feasibility of implementing a Rental Registration System (RRS) in the City of Hayward. The report presented benefits and challenges, including an estimated annual cost of $250,000 to the General Fund. At that meeting, Council directed staff to continue to explore the concept and return in a year. The main concern was starting a new major program with staffing impacts and new costs considering the City’s financial challenges and recent staffing reductions.
Since that time, staff has continued evaluating the potential for a new RRS program, as well as a third-party software to streamline the administrative functions of a potential RRS. Staff generally support pursuing an RRS. However, staff continues to recommend postponing further consideration of an RRS due to: 1) a funding gap to pay for indirect costs, 2) ongoing staffing reductions across the City that create risk for implementing and managing a new major program, and 3) caution over raising fees for landlords at the same time as pursuing the business license tax modernization that is also increasing costs to landlords. This report outlines the operational and fiscal considerations of an RRS and recommends returning to the HPRC next year with an update on the availability of funding, including consideration of funding from the General Fund, Affordable Housing Special Revenue Funds, and development fees to cover the indirect fiscal impacts.
FISCAL IMPACT
There is no fiscal impact for receiving this work session report.
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Should the City Council move forward with the RSS as outlined in this report, there would be additional staffing and software implementation and maintenance costs for management and enforcement as outlined in this report. While most of these costs would be funded through the Rent Program Fees, there would be an annual impact of between approximately $230,000 to $350,000 (subject to increase over time) on either the General Fund or Affordable Housing Special Revenue Funds for indirect costs related to decoupling staff costs currently shared among the distinct housing programs. These current cost estimates are based on further research and analysis conducted since last year and the latest cost increases for staff salaries and benefits.
BACKGROUND
Residential Rent Stabilization & Tenant Protection Ordinance Adoption On July 25, 2019, the City Council adopted a new Residential Rent Stabilization and Tenant Protection Ordinance (RRSO) to improve housing stability for Hayward tenants.1 2 The key components of the RRSO include:
Regulations applicable to all pre-1979 units (“Covered Rental Units” or “CRU”) except single-unit properties consistent with State law, which is approximately 11,500 units:
Mediation and arbitration to resolve rent increase disputes and ensure compliance with the rent increase limits, capital improvement pass-through and landlord’s right to a fair return as established in the RRSO.
Regulations applicable to all rental units (“RU”):
Provisions to protect Section 8 voucher holders from discrimination; Requirements that landlords file rent increase notices and eviction notices with the City to obtain data about rental housing activity;
Tenant retaliation protection provisions; and
Just Cause for tenant evictions
Evaluation of a Rental Registration System
An RRS serves as a database of rental information within a jurisdiction that includes information regarding the property owner or manager, tenant, the rental unit, and rent, updated annually by the property manager/landlord.
This system enables staff to monitor whether rent increases for Covered Rental Units are compliant with the RRSO’s provisions, track rent increases, and maintain contact
1 Residential Rent Stabilization & Tenant Protection Ordinance:
https://library.municode.com/ca/hayward/codes/municipal_code?nodeId=HAYWARD_MUNICIPAL_CODE _CH12HO_ART1RERESTTEPR
2 February 19, 2019, City Council Staff Report and Attachments:
https://hayward.legistar.com/LegislationDetail.aspx?ID=3863371&GUID=E3FF2A1F-D770-463F-ACC2- 8EBEFC711CF3
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information of landlords and their respective tenants.3 Moreover, an RRS would provide policymakers with data-driven evidence for future policies related to housing and community development. For these reasons, staff support pursuing the implementation of an RRS. Neighboring jurisdictions like the Cities of Oakland, Berkeley, and Alameda have launched a rent registry, and the City of San Leandro is in the process of implementing its rent registry. Staff anticipate that the development of an RRS from start to finish requires between 24-36 months for implementation. Table 2 below summarizes the benefits and challenges of an RRS.
Table 2. RRS Benefits and Challenges
Benefits Challenges
Proactive enforcement of the rent
increase limits for CRUs
Ongoing implementation and
operational costs*
Availability of micro-level rental
inventory data
Compliance requirements for rental
property owners
Improved data accuracy and
accessibility
Increased administrative
complexity*
Increased compliance with rent
program fees
Potential privacy concerns
regarding sensitive information
Support for strategic enforcement
and inspections*
Infeasible regional collaboration
with neighboring jurisdictions
*Depending on the software used, this benefit or challenge may not be realized
Past Reports to the City Council on RRS
On December 7, 2023, staff provided the then-Housing and Homeless Task Force (HHTF) with an overview of what an RRS may consist of.4 The HHTF broadly supported pursuing the benefits accompanying an RRS and recommended that the City Council include an evaluation of creating a rental registration system as part of the FY 2025 Strategic Roadmap.
On June 4, 2024, the City Council adopted the FY 2025 Strategic Plan, which included a proposed special project to evaluate the option of creating an RRS.5 Staff returned to the Housing Policy & Resource Committee (HPRC, formerly the HHTF) on March 20, 2025, to
3 Under current RRSO provisions, landlords for Covered Rental Units can increase rent by 5% once every 12 months or bank increases for up to 10%.
4 December 7, 2023 Homelessness-Housing Task Force Staff Report and Materials:
https://hayward.legistar.com/LegislationDetail.aspx?ID=6441050&GUID=784D448D-B0B2-4C53-8C60- AEEAA1179607&Options=&Search=
5 June 4, 2024 City Council Staff Report and Materials:
https://hayward.legistar.com/LegislationDetail.aspx?ID=6712541&GUID=FC1C8272-3788-4EEE-B855- 19B21D44EFAE&Options=&Search=
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present staff’s evaluation of an RRS.6 The HPRC was divided in its support for an RRS and recommended that the full City Council discuss the feasibility of an RRS.
On September 2, 2025 the item was presented to the full City Council.7 Staff shared a proposal for implementing an RRS that would involve hiring additional staff, including the reinstatement of the Housing Division Manager. This proposal estimated a fiscal impact to the General Fund of approximately $250,000 each year. Due to the General Fund deficit, the City Council acknowledged the lack of fiscal capacity to undertake the RRS. At that meeting, the City Council directed staff to continue to evaluate an RRS and return with an update in a year (September 2026).
DISCUSSION
Since the September 2025 Work Session, staff have evaluated a potential RRS further and researched software that would streamline some of the staffing requirements for the RRS program. Based on further analysis, staff determined that the RRS still requires an ongoing funding source to cover indirect fiscal impacts as described in this section.
Implementation Software
Staff identified a software company that can automate critical functions required for successfully implementing an RRS. The company can absorb functions like processing check payments, sending mailers, and reviewing exemptions that staff would otherwise manage in-house, including paper-based submittals. Furthermore, the company would provide a call center for landlords to contact for inquires related to rent registry requirements, assistance with registration and fee payments, and inquiries about general ordinance administrative requirements.
Based on conversations with neighboring jurisdictions that utilize this company to manage their rent registries, these capabilities would streamline the City’s clerical responsibilities and reduce administrative burden that would otherwise require hiring additional administrative staff. The City would still need to hire staff to fulfill the outreach and managerial responsibilities of the program which is estimated to be two full-time employees (FTEs).
Personnel Analysis
Staff have evaluated multiple configurations of the Housing Division to ensure that both the Rent Review Team and the Affordable Housing Development Team would maintain adequate managerial and clerical support. As stated above, staff estimate that up to two FTEs will be required to implement the RRS.
6 March 20, 2025 Housing Policy & Resource Committee Staff Report and Materials:
https://hayward.legistar.com/LegislationDetail.aspx?ID=7261689&GUID=0874D000-DC7A-483A-8795- F9450BC7B020&Options=&Search=
7 September 2, 2025 City Council Staff Report and Materials:
https://hayward.legistar.com/LegislationDetail.aspx?ID=7642055&GUID=E0D68AB1-5376-4671-B34C- EABB3AB4A554&Options=&Search=
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As the RRS will require its own dedicated managerial and clerical support, the addition of the RRS program to the RRSO housing team creates a staffing deficiency for the Affordable Housing Development team who are currently supported by existing management and clerical staff. Based on further analysis and increased salaries and benefits, upon implementation of the RRS it is estimated that there is a need for approximately $230,000 - $350,000 annually to cover the costs related to decoupling staff costs currently shared among the distinct housing programs. Costs would vary depending on how the program is ultimately staffed at the time of implementation.
Further staff analysis will be required to determine if affordable housing related funding sources can support the $230,000 to $350,000 in currently shared staffing needs of the affordable housing development team. The City’s Affordable Housing Special Revenue Funds primarily support the development of affordable housing and can be used to cover personnel costs associated with the development and monitoring of affordable housing not to exceed the administrative cap. Additionally, staff can evaluate the revenue generating potential from recently adopted fees and evaluate if new development fees to support the cost of the affordable housing development team are appropriate.
Staff evaluated if the City could charge a fee that would cover the costs of both the RRS and other housing functions. Fees are charged for a specific service, such as a rent registry, while a tax is charged for public service and requires voter approval. Inclusion of general housing costs not related to an RRS program would not likely fall within the definition of a fee. Therefore, a fee could not cover the costs of the entire housing division.
Given the annual $230,000 to $350,000 funding gap of the City implementing an RRS, staff will continue to evaluate potential funding sources, including funding from the General Fund, special revenue funds, and additional development-related fees to address staffing needs of the affordable housing development team. Over the next year, staff will monitor development revenue, conduct further evaluation, and return to the HPRC next year to give an update regarding the status.
RRS Fee Analysis
Currently, Rent Program Fees fund all personnel and operational costs for implementing the Rent Review Program. As described above, adding an RRS will require additional staff and dedicated managerial and administrative staff to administer the RRS and ensure compliance. Table 6 below compares the current rates for the Rent Review Program with a proposed rate that would fund the additional anticipated RRS costs.
Table 6. Proposed Rent Program Fees Per Unit Per Year
RENT REVIEW FEES CURRENT RATE PROPOSED RATE
Covered Rental Units (subject to rent increase
dispute resolution process)
$66 $118
Rental Units (No rent increase dispute process
available)
$32 $71
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Currently, staff estimates that an annual fee of $118 for Covered Rental Units and a $71 for Rental Units be required to implement an RRS. Based on the automation proposed by the new software company, the proposed fee has decreased, since the last report, due to the reduced need for clerical support. It is anticipated that these fees will increase as personnel costs increase. Covered Rental Units are subject to a higher fee to offset the costs of providing free mediation and arbitration services to tenants and landlords for resolving rent increase disputes. Tenants and landlords of Rental Units are ineligible for using these services.
While these are the City fees for the Rent Review Program, landlords would also be required to pay the software company additional fees per property, the number of additional units, if any, on the property, and CPI adjustments. Tentatively, this would amount to $20 per account with one residential unit plus $7 per additional unit, and CPI adjustments on an annual basis. Table 8 shows the fees a landlord would pay for the Rent Review Program.
Table 7. Current and Proposed Rental Review Program Fees
RRSO (PROPOSED)
Covered Rental Unit $118 Per unit
Rental Unit $71 Per unit
Annual Rental Registration System COSTS (TENT ATIVE)
Registration Cost $20 Per property
$7 Per each additional unit on property
+ CPI Per change each calendar year
Tables 8A, 8B, 8C, and 8D lay out sample scenarios of the estimated annual fees that a landlord may owe, comparing the costs before and after RRS implementation.
Table 8A: Landlord with 1 Rental Unit
PROGRAM ESTIMATED FEE WITH RRS CURRENT FEE
RRSO $71.00 $32
RRS Registration* $20.55 -
TOT AL $91.55 $32
Table 8B: Landlord with 5 Covered Rental Units
PROGRAM ESTIMATED FEE WITH RRS CURRENT FEE
RRSO $590.00 $330
RRS Registration* $49.31 -
TOT AL $639.31 $330
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Table 8C: Landlord with 10 Rental Units
PROGRAM ESTIMATED FEE WITH RRS CURRENT FEE
RRSO $710.00 $320
RRS Registration* $85.26 -
TOT AL $795.26 $320
Table 8D: Landlord with 150 Covered Rental Units
PROGRAM ESTIMATED FEE WITH RRS CURRENT FEE
RRSO $17,700.00 $9,900
RRS Registration* $1,091.99 -
TOT AL $18,791.99 $9,900
Staff’s proposed Rent Program Fees are within the range of fees charged by neighboring cities, except for the City of Berkeley. Berkeley’s fees significantly exceed those of neighboring jurisdictions. Table 9 below shows the fees for rent-controlled and unregulated units (equivalent to Hayward’s CRUs and RUs) in other Bay Area jurisdictions with a Rent Review Program in comparison to Hayward’s existing and proposed Rent Program Fee.
Table 9. Rent Program Fees of Bay Area Jurisdictions with Rent Review Programs
CITY RENT PROGRAM FEES (PER UNIT PER YEAR)
Rent-Controlled Units Unregulated Units
City of Hayward (Proposed) $118* $71*
City of Alameda $170 $114
City of Berkeley $397 $244
City of Mountain View $130
City of Oakland $137
*Does not include RRS registration costs, which are approximately $7 - $20 per unit
ECONOMIC IMPACT
If the City Council authorizes the creation of an RRS, implementation will require an increase in Rent Program Fees, which could negatively impact landlords. The RRSO permits landlords to pass through 50% of the per-unit fee to tenants, which may offset some of the cost for landlords but could increase the financial burden on tenants. These fees would be in addition to landlords’ current annual Residential Rental Inspection Program.
Furthermore, the City Council has placed a measure on the November 2026 ballot to modernize the Business License Tax. If passed by the voters, this will also raise costs for landlords.
At the same time, an RRS could strengthen the City’s residential rent stabilization efforts by promoting greater transparency and reducing noncompliant rent increases. Over time, this may help decrease renter housing burdens and allow tenants to retain more disposable income, potentially benefiting the local economy.
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PUBLIC CONT ACT
Staff has surveyed Cities that have implemented the alternative means for an RRS.
Generally, the Cities supported this alternative implementation tool, stating the benefits of a call center significantly outweigh the costs of hiring additional staff in-house. Additionally, staff previously engaged with the East Bay Rental Housing Association (EBRHA) to discuss potential challenges, best practices, and insights from landlords and property managers regarding the implementation and administration of an RRS. EBRHA recommended that the City pursue an intermediary process in which the City streamlines fees for rental properties through the business license tax process. However, streamlining through the business license tax process would neither result in granular data for unit-by-unit rents nor provide a proactive enforcement of the RRSO. Staff will continue to explore efficiencies related to the implementation of both the modernized business license tax and a potential RRS Program.
Tenants have largely supported the creation of an RRS. During meetings with the then- HHTF and HPRC, tenants have stated their support for creation of an RRS to prevent unlawful rent increases and deter displacement. Furthermore, the 2025 Hayward Community Survey indicated that 74% of residents believe that the cost of housing is an extremely or very serious problem.8
QUESTION FOR DISCUSSION
Does the HPRC support staff’s recommendation to return to the Committee next year with an evaluation of the City’s financial and staffing situation and potential identification of sufficient ongoing revenue that could absorb the annual costs $230,000 - $350,000, subject to increase?
STRATEGIC ROADMAP
This agenda item supports the Strategic Priority of Preserve, Protect & Produce Housing.
Specifically, this item relates to the implementation of the following project(s):
Project HP10: Evaluate the option of creating a rent registry to obtain better data on rent increases, evictions, and occupancy
NEXT STEPS
If the HPRC supports further consideration of the RRS, staff will reconvene the HPRC within a year to discuss potential funding strategies associated with the annual $230,000 to $350,000 cost.
8 April 22, 2025 City Council Staff Report and Materials:
https://hayward.legistar.com/LegislationDetail.aspx?ID=7349062&GUID=38E88327-D77A-43EA-8FC4- A8BB67CE22B7&Options=&Search=
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Prepared by: Ayush Patel, Management Analyst II
Recommended by: Sara Buizer, AICP , Director of Development Services Christina Morales, Deputy Director of Development Services
Approved by:
Jennifer Ott, City Manager
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