By 2030, implement all recommendations outlined within the SR2S (Safe Routes to Schools) Improvement Plans outlined for each local schools., Goals Implemented:, EJ-5.6 , Responsible Department(s):, Public Works & Utilities, Supporting Department(s):, Hayward Unified School District, Funding Sources:, General Fund . Grants, Start Date: , 1/30/2024, End Date, : 12/31/2040 Environmental Justice Element Implementation Programs
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Complete Comprehensive Needs Assessment and implement a Language Access Program., [Source: New Program, City Staff], Goals Implemented:, EJ-6.1, EJ-6.2, EJ-6.3, EJ-6.5, Responsible Department(s):, City Clerk, Supporting Department(s):, City Manager , City Manager - Community Services, Funding Sources:, General Fund . Grants, Start Date: , 1/30/2024, End Date, : 12/31/2040 Environmental Justice Element Implementation Programs
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Host annual workshops and small meetings within identified neighborhoods in Hayward with elevated CalEnviroScreen scores in order to identify community priorities, issues and if needed interventions to address specific issues identified by the community or by the screening scores/maps., [Source: New Program, City Staff], Goals Implemented:, EJ-6.2, EJ-6.3, EJ-6.4, EJ-6.5, Responsible Department(s):, City Manager , Development Services, Supporting Department(s):, City Manager - Community Services, Funding Sources:, General Fund . Grants, Start Date: , 1/30/2024, End Date, : 12/31/2040 Environmental Justice Element Implementation Programs
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General Plan Annual Report., The City shall prepare and submit an annual report to the City Council that summarizes the implementation of the General Plan, including the status of implementation programs. The report shall also be submitted to the Office of Planning and Research., [Source: New Program; City Staff] (PSR), Goals Implemented:, N/A, Responsible Department(s):, Development Services, Supporting Department(s):, Fire , Public Works & Utilities , City Manager , Police , Maintenance Services , Library , City Attorney , Information Technology , Funding Sources:, General Fund, Start Date: , 1/30/2024, End Date, : 12/31/2040 Implementation Programs
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General Plan Update., The City shall review and update (as necessary) the General Plan every five years. , [Source: New Program; City Staff] (MPSP) , Goals Implemented:, N/A, Responsible Department(s):, Development Services, Supporting Department(s):, Fire , Public Works & Utilities , City Manager , Police , Maintenance Services , Library , City Attorney , Information Technology , Funding Sources:, General Fund, Start Date: , 1/30/2024, End Date, : 12/31/2040 Implementation Programs
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Master Plans, Strategies, and Programs Updates., As part of its process to develop the Biennial Operating Budget, the City shall review a list of its adopted master plans, strategies, and programs and identify those that will be reviewed and updated, as necessary. The City shall develop and maintain a publicly available list of its adopted master plans, strategies, and programs. , [Source: New Program; City Staff] (MPSP), Goals Implemented:, N/A, Responsible Department(s):, Development Services, Supporting Department(s):, Fire , Public Works & Utilities , City Manager , Police , Maintenance Services , Library , City Attorney , Information Technology , Funding Sources:, General Fund, Start Date: , 1/30/2024, End Date, : 12/31/2040 Implementation Programs
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What is the Housing Element? Required “element” or chapter in the City’s General Plan Assesses the condition of the City’s current housing and future needs of its residents Establishes a roadmap for accommodating projected housing unit demand for existing and future residents over the next eight years (2023-2031) Sets citywide goals, objectives, and policies for housing Shows how the City will…, Regional Housing Needs Assessment (RHNA), allocation by income level Housing Element compliance is required for Statewide funding and grants How is the Housing Element used? The Housing Element is the guiding document that sets the City’s policy and program direction related to housing Used when reviewing development projects (both housing and non-housing projects) Used to establish funding priorities for communitywide financial…, Density Bonus Ordinance, ,, Affordable Housing Ordinance, , and updates to the, Zoning Ordinance, as they must be consistent with the General Plan The Housing Element Aims to achieve several goals including: Accommodating projected housing demand, as mandated by the State Increasing housing production to meet this demand Improving housing affordability Preserving existing affordable housing Improving the safety, quality, and condition of existing housing Facilitating the development of…, The seven chapters are as follows: , Introduction, :, Introduces the purpose of the Housing Element, context, related documents, and summary of public participation., , Housing Needs Summary, : , Describes Hayward’s demographic and housing related to the City’s housing needs, including housing type and affordability with insight into special needs households and an equity lens., Projected Housing Need, :, Shows the Regional Housing Needs Allocation (RHNA), or the “fair share” of housing units the City must plan for at different affordability levels as required by law. , Housing Resources, :, Summarizes the existing and proposed land, financial, and administrative resources Hayward has to meet the City’s need through this update. , Housing Constraints, : , Identifies governmental, market, environmental, and other existing challenges to maintaining, expanding, and improving housing in Hayward. , Fair Housing, :, Provides an assessment of the City’s fair housing issues and provides a framework for the City to take meaningful actions to overcome patterns of segregation, to combat discrimination and to foster inclusive communities. , Housing Plan, :, Lays out the goals and steps needed to meet the housing needs of current and future residents. Each goal has associated policies, programs, and actions detailed in the plan by law. Housing costs too much for Hayward residents: Two charts showing the housing cost burden by population The Housing Element describes the current housing conditions in Hayward and provides data and information on the…, Housing Plan, , Chapter 7 in the Housing Element, provides actions that the City will take to address the lack of affordable housing and help increase the number of new housing units to; ensure that housing is safe, clean and accessible for residents; assist renters and homeowners to stay in their housing; and, assist qualified residents to purchase housing to promote stability and wealth building. These…, Why does it matter?, There is a housing crisis in Hayward. High housing costs and a lack of affordable housing affects all residents. The City is working to establish a Housing Plan to address the crisis. What is considered "affordable" housing? Images showing the cost burden for different demographics Housing is affordable if it costs no more than 30 percent of someone’s monthly income. For example, a household…, Housing Division, . If you are a tenant living in substandard conditions or a property owner wishing to conduct an inspection with our division to assure your dwellings are currently up to code, please contact, Hayward Code Enforcement, at (510) 583-4175 or, rentalinspectionprogram@hayward-ca.gov, . , Next: Housing Element Introduction ⇒
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1.1 Housing Element Purpose & Content, The State of California has stated that the availability of decent and suitable housing for every California family is “a priority of the highest order.” This objective has become increasingly urgent in recent years as communities across the state struggle to meet the housing needs of all their residents. The Housing Element is the primary tool for cities and counties to create a road map to meet…, 1.2 Relationship to Other General Plan Elements, The City of Hayward’s 2040 General Plan was adopted in 2014 and is comprised of several State mandatory elements including:, Land Use and Community Character, ,, Mobility, ,, Housing, ,, Community Safety, ,, Natural Resources, , and, Hazards, . The General Plan also addresses several other optional elements including, Economic Development, ,, Public Facilities and Services, ,, Education and Lifelong Learning, , and, Community Health and Quality of Life, . All elements bear equal weight, and no element has legal precedence over another., California Government Code Section 65583 (c), requires the Housing Element to maintain internal consistency with other General Plan Elements. For example, residential density limits established by the Land Use Element are reflected in the Housing Element and form the basis for analyzing residential capacities within the City. The Housing Element is also consistent with the (draft) Environmental Justice Element by avoiding concentration of…, Government Code Section 65302(h)(4)(A), and, Health and Safety Code Section 39711, . California law requires that the Safety Element be updated during each update of the Housing Element if additional information relating to climate adaptation or resilience becomes available. When any element of the General Plan is amended in the future, the City will review the Housing Element and, if necessary, amend it to ensure internal consistency is maintained., 1.3 Housing Context, Hayward’s rapid growth has sparked the development of Priority Areas as part of the, Bay Area’s Regional Transportation Plan, and, Sustainable Communities Strategy, . These areas are suitable for future growth and have the potential to create walkable, compact development with integrated transportation systems. Priority Development Areas include downtowns, employment centers, corridors, neighborhoods, and districts served by regional transportation. Hayward has five Priority Development Areas: The Downtown City Center The Cannery Transit Neighborhood The…, 1.4 Hayward's Guiding Vision for the Community, Hayward’s vision for the community embraces a vibrant, safe, and prosperous community that supports the diverse humans that live, work, and play in Hayward. This vision includes supportive youth services and excellent public schools to attract and retain families, and an expanded network of parks and recreational activities for all ages. A community that fosters life-long learning will include…, 1.5 Organization of the Housing Element, Per, California Government Code Sections 65580-65589, , a housing element must consist of the following components: , Review of the previous Housing Element:, This section reviews the results of the goals, policies, and programs adopted in the previous Housing Element and compares projected outcomes with actual achieved results., Housing Needs Assessment:, This section reviews the existing and projected housing needs of the community. It provides a profile of socio-demographic information, such as population characteristics, household information, housing stock, tenure, and housing affordability. The assessment also considers local special housing needs, such as, seniors, farmworkers, homeless, large households, and female-headed households , Resources and Inventory of Adequate Sites:, This section provides resources and an inventory of adequate sites that are suitably zoned and available within the planning period to meet the jurisdiction’s fair share of regional housing needs across all income levels., Governmental and Nongovernmental Constraints:, This section identifies and analyzes impediments to housing production across all income levels. , Fair Housing Assessment, : This section provides a summary of contributing factors that serve as barriers to fair housing choice and access to opportunities in Hayward. , Housing Plan:, This section provides a statement of the community’s goals, quantified objectives, and policies to maintain, preserve, improve, and develop housing. It also provides a schedule of meaningful actions to be taken during the planning period to achieve the aforementioned goals, objectives, and policies. It includes quantified objectives for new construction, rehabilitation, and conserved units by…, City’s share of the RHNA, . The document was supported by comprehensive research and analysis which are compiled in appendices at the end of the document: , Appendix A:, Public Participation Report, Appendix B:, Housing Needs Assessment , Appendix C:, Housing Resources and Sites Inventory , Appendix D:, Housing Constraints , Appendix E:, Review of Past Accomplishments , Appendix F:, Fair Housing Assessment , 1.6 Data Sources & Methods, People visiting a housing information booth at a City event Data from a variety of sources is used to complete the Housing Element. The most commonly cited source is the, U.S. Census, , which provides consistent demographic characteristics that are widely accepted. The, American Community Survey, is a feature offered by the U.S. Census and includes five-year estimates on population and demographic characteristics. Other data sources include the following: Alameda County Collaborative Association of Bay Area Governments (ABAG )/ Metropolitan Transportation Commission (MTC) California Department of Housing and Community Development (HCD) California Housing Finance Agency California Tax…, 1.7 Summary of Public Participation, The Housing Element must reflect the values and preferences of the community. Accordingly, community participation is an important component of the development of this Element., Government Code Section 65583(c)(8), states that the local government must make “a diligent effort to achieve public participation of all economic segments of the community in the development of the housing element.” This process not only includes community members, but also participation from local agencies and housing groups, community organizations, and housing sponsors. Hayward provided opportunities to solicit input from…, Appendix A, ) and organizations that serve special needs households and renters, provide affordable housing, and offer fair housing services to inform the organizations about the Housing Element Update. Staff asked organizations to forward the information to their stakeholders and requested assistance and partnership in community outreach. These entities were included in all notifications associated with…, Appendix A, . Public Noticing To reach the largest and broadest spectrum of community members and stakeholders, Hayward utilized the following notification methods throughout the Housing Element update process. Advertisement in, The Stack Newsletter, mailed to all addresses (approximately 160,000) within City limits. Regular posts to the City’s social media accounts, including, NextDoor, ,, Facebook, ,, Twitter, , and, Instagram, , announcing project website launch, survey, and a housing simulation exercise, public meetings and release of the Draft Housing Element for public review. City staff developed email and mailing lists of community and advocacy groups, non-profits, faith-based organizations, school-based organizations, mobile home park associations, homeowners associations, disability advocates and neighborhood…, Appendix A, for full list. The City developed flyers in English and Spanish advertising the project. A total of 48,500 flyers were mailed out to homeowners, multi-family housing complexes and individuals living in mobile home parks. In addition, City staff handed out flyers at 18 locations throughout Hayward including the BART stations, farmers markets, supermarkets, retail establishments and laundromats…, Bilingual Informational Gallery Event , The City prepared an interactive, in-person, mobile gallery with posters in English and Spanish on the topics of history of Hayward, the Housing Element, the Climate Action Plan, Environmental Justice and Hazards to provide people with the opportunity to learn about the project on their own time. The housing element poster explained the housing crisis, what a Housing Element is, chapters included…, NAACP Events , On April 30, 2022 and May 21, 2022, City staff attended community meetings at the, Hayward NAACP Branch Office, , located at 1218 B Street. The Hayward NAACP meetings provided an opportunity for African Americans and other minorities to learn about the Housing Element and to provide input on some of the issues they are facing in trying to secure affordable, quality housing in Hayward. The April 30 event was attended by approximately six people and the May 21 even was attended by approximately 40 people. In…, Hayward Promise Neighborhood , On May 21, 2022, City staff attended a, Hayward Promise Neighborhood (HPN), community meeting at Tyrrell Elementary School on May 12, 2022. The HPN was established with a federal grant from the US Department of Education, and it supports a collaborative partnership between government agencies, non-profits, businesses, and educators to support residents and students who attend partner schools within the Hayward Unified School District. The HPN provides comprehensive, high…, Housing Element 101 Informational Meetings with Committees, Planning Commission, and City Council , In the Fall of 2021, the City held Housing Element 101 informational meetings for the, Housing and Homeless Task Force, , the, Planning Commission, , and, City Council, to notify the public and decision-makers about the Housing Element Update. At the meetings, City staff provided an overview of recent State Laws, took comments on updates to the Affordable Housing Ordinance and introduced the Housing Element process. The meetings were public workshops and posted on publicly available agendas. While members of the public attended the meetings, there were no public…, Individual Meetings and Focus Groups , January through May 2022, City staff met with representatives from various advocacy and interest groups including, Community Resources for Independent Living (CRIL), , the Hayward Promise Neighborhood, and NAACP to notify and partner with the groups to get the word out about the Housing Element Update. On June 10, 2022, the City conducted a focus group with CRIL consumers. While CRIL advertised the opportunity widely, a total of four individuals participated and provided insights into the combined issues of housing and transportation accessibility for…, Community Partner: Chabot College , Chabot College, is a public community college in Hayward, as part of the, Chabot-Las Positas Community College District, . Chabot College has served the communities of Hayward, Union City, San Leandro, Castro Valley, San Lorenzo, Ashland, Cherryland, Fairview, and Sunol for over 50 years, and is a nationally recognized leader in community college innovation of education experiences. The City contracted with Chabot College to have students from two English classes interview Hayward residents around the issues of…, maps.hayward-ca.gov, . The interviews are summarized in Attachment A and quotes from the interviews are included throughout this document. Figure 1 shows the location of interviewees that participated in the housing survey. On April 25, 2022, City staff attended an event at Chabot College where professors and approximately 30 students discussed topics related to housing, gentrification and displacement, pollution…, Russell City, in Hayward and explainers on zoning among other topics. Project materials associated with the Housing Element update were regularly posted on the project website, including documents from the gallery event, information for upcoming events, and virtual workshop PowerPoint presentations and video recordings. A link on the website enabled people to sign up for project email updates and provide…, https://haywardhousingandclimateupdate.com/, . Balancing Act: Housing Sites Simulation The City made available a housing sites simulation from April 8, 2022 to May 13, 2022. The sites simulation gave the public an opportunity to provide comments and recommendations relating to housing in Hayward. The activity was sent out via email lists to interested parties and was advertised on the City’s social media and website. There were 19…, Table 1 - Balancing Act Simulation Summary, FOCUS AREA RECOMMENDATIONS Caltrans Corridor Build higher density housing in South Hayward nera BART station Create a pedestrian-firnedly, transit-oriented "Main Street" Downtown Area Build high-density residential development Encourage walkability to dining, entertainment, and services in Downtown while also promoting new housing development Remove parking minimums because of walking…, High Cost:, Difficulty finding affordable housing, paying the deposit for rental housing, and monthly rental housing costs were identified as housing challenges personally experienced by survey participants., Housing Accessibility:, Affordability, homeownership, and availability of housing were identified the most urgent housing issues in Hayward. , Need More Homes:, Entry level or starter homes, co-living housing, apartments, and condominiums were identified as housing types needed in Hayward. , Housing Types:, Mixed support of diversifying housing types and increasing housing overall in Hayward. City Council and Planning Commission Study Session On June 23, 2022, the Planning Commission held a, Work Session, on the draft Housing Resources, Inventory and Housing Plan of the 2023-2031 Housing Element. At that meeting, the Commissioners asked clarifying questions such as how many properties on the sites inventory are publicly owned, how many units are at risk of conversion from affordable to market rate housing during the next cycle, whether the sites inventory identified tenure of housing units, and…, Work Session, on the Housing Resources and Inventory and Housing Plan. At that meeting, Councilmembers asked questions about specific sites and how the inventory was derived; expressed a desire to protect industrial and commercially zoned land; asked general questions about the RHNA and the numbers in Hayward relative to the region and the area median income of Hayward versus the region; examine eviction rates…, Bay Area Rapid Transit (BART), ,, Campaign for Fair Housing Elements, and, YIMBY Law, ,, East Bay for Everyone, ,, Transform CA, . In response to public comment, City staff made changes to the Sites Inventory and revised the housing policies and programs to reflect public input on the Draft Housing Element. A comment matrix with the commenter, comment, and City response is provided in, Appendix A, . Back to Housing Element , | , Next: Housing Needs Summary ⇒
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2.1 Introduction, The primary goal of the housing element is to ensure adequate housing for all of Hayward’s present and future residents. Housing needs are determined by the City’s population and its existing housing stock. An assessment of the demographic, socioeconomic, and housing characteristics in Hayward is required to help the City effectively target its programs and resources toward households with the…, 2.2 Population Trends, Two colorful charts showing population trends in Hayward Hayward’s population is both growing and shifting. Since 1990, Hayward’s population grew by 44 percent. Along with the increase in population size, Hayward has become increasingly diverse. Groups with the largest percent growth are Hispanic/Latino, followed by Asian residents. In addition to the diversification of the population, age groups…, 2.3 Employment Trends, Colorful bar chart showing employment trends in Hayward Housing affordability should be informed by the types of jobs and income levels of those residing in Hayward. Housing that meets the needs of local residents is important for increasing the quality of life by reducing commute times to travel to and from work destinations. Incomes associated with different types of jobs and the number of…, Baxter Bio Pharma, ,, Illumina, ,, Plastikon Industries Inc, ., and, Kobe Precision, among others. In addition, public employers are popular employers including the, Alameda County Sheriff’s Department, ,, California State University East Bay, ,, Hayward Unified School District, and the City of Hayward. In recent years, employment trends are changing. From 2000 to 2019, the manufacturing sector fell by 5 percent, whereas the education/health/services sector had overtaken manufacturing as the largest percentage of workers in the city. Nearly one-third of the residents are employed in either education/health/services or professional services. , 2.4 Housing Stock, Colorful chart showing the housing stock in Hayward over the years Growth in population is outpacing the available housing stock in Hayward. From 2000 to 2019, the number of housing units built grew by 9 percent while the total population grew by nearly 18 percent. The term “tenure” refers to whether a unit is owned or rented. typically Since the 1990s, there has been a steady decline in…, 2.5 Household Characteristics, Colorful chart showing household characteristics in Hayward over the years Household composition also influences the housing needs of a community. Individuals living alone have different needs than families who require more space or larger housing units. Though the number of households has remained relatively constant since 2010, family households married with children declined by 13 percent from…, 2.6 Housing Affordability, Colorful bar chart showing housing affordability in Hayward From 2015 to 2020, home values increased by 41 percent, and median monthly rent is commonly above $2,000 per month. These costs are out of reach for residents, specifically those with very low income or low income. As a result of high home values and rents, residents have less to spend on other basic necessities. For housing to be…, Townhouse, Medium sales price: $834,800 Annual income needed to afford mortgage: $161,350, Single-Family, Medium sales price: $1,204,300 Annual income needed to afford mortgage: $229,220, 2.7 Special Groups, Colorful circles with icons showing different special groups in Hayward Certain segments of the population may face more difficulty in finding decent, affordable housing due to their needs and circumstances. Special needs may be related to employment and income, family characteristics, disability, or household characteristics. Special accommodations may be required for these groups such as on-…, 2.8 Disparate Impacts, Historically, racist lending and property insurance policies, zoning requirements, and criminal records policies have excluded people from housing opportunities and choices solely based on a person’s race or color of their skin. Today, these discriminatory practices are referred to as disparate impacts, and are still prevalent today and further discriminate against someone’s disability, religion…, |, Next: Projected Housing Need ⇒
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3.1 Introduction, State Housing Element Law (Govt Code 65580 et. seq.), requires regional Metropolitan Planning Organizations (MPOs) to identify each member jurisdictions’ “fair share allocation” of the RHNA provided by HCD. Each city and county must demonstrate their capacity to accommodate their local share of regional housing needs in the community’s housing element. Each jurisdiction holds the responsibility for meeting their RHNA numbers. The, Association of Bay Area Governments (ABAG), , the MPO for Hayward, adopted its 6th cycle RHNA Allocation Methodology in December 2021. Each local government must demonstrate how it will accommodate the RHNA in the Housing Element by 2023. ABAG considered several factors for determining the allocation, which weighed both projected and existing housing need. Projected need of housing was informed by household growth, future vacancy need, and…, California Health and Safety Code (Section 50079.5), . HCD calculates these limits as “extremely low,” “very low,” “low,” “median,” “moderate,” and “above moderate” and publishes these at the county level. Hayward’s 2023 income limits are shown in graphic below. Hayward’s share of regional future housing needs is 4,624 total units for the January 2023 through January 2031 planning period. In the prior planning period, Hayward was allocated 3,920…, |, , Next: Housing Resources , ⇒
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