Hashtag Hayward Header, Now Accepting Hashtag Hayward Second Round of Applications, Applications are now open and will close at 5:00 PM on January 10, 2025! Are you a local business in Hayward looking to boost your marketing and social media presence but don’t know where to start? The Hashtag Hayward Grant Program is here to help! Work with the City of Hayward’s Economic Development team and gain hands-on guidance to elevate your business. With a proven track record, the first…, About the Grant, The Hashtag Hayward Grant Program is an innovative initiative designed to help small businesses in Hayward harness the power of social media to: Build their brand. Grow their customer base. Increase sales. Through this program, businesses receive grants of up to, $10,000, to improve their physical spaces in ways that inspire customers to share their experiences through social media posts, tags, hashtags, and reviews. The program also connects businesses with local influencers and artists to create visually stunning, shareable content and spaces., Grant Funds, Grant funds can be used across these categories: , Interactive Murals and Sculptures, : Collaborate with local artists to create engaging murals and sculptures, turning your space into a selfie-worthy haven., Window Lighting and Façade Enhancements, : Illuminate your business with eye-catching LED or neon lighting, or add visual interest with front façade murals or graphic paint., Corner Building District Identity, : Showcase the unique character of your commercial district with vibrant murals on corner buildings., A-Frame or Blade Signs, : Promote your business to pedestrians in the downtown district with new, visually appealing signage., Seating, Wayfinding, and Center Lighting, : Enhance the overall customer experience by updating your commercial center., Improvements to Social Presence/Website, : Allocate funds to boost your online presence, connecting with a broader audience. Through Hashtag Hayward, the City Economic Development team also will connect businesses with local social media influencers to explore potential promotional collaborations and with local muralists available to help transform spaces to make them social-media ready. , Eligibility, Eligible businesses must: be located in Hayward have an active commercial storefront hold a valid, current business license must be in good standing with the City of Hayward, meaning they are free of any outstanding fines or unresolved code enforcement actions and maintain active social media accounts as a condition of receiving grant funding., How to Apply, Applications are open now and will be accepted until, January 10, 2025, . Grants are approved on a rolling basis, so businesses are encouraged to apply early. Applicants will be notified if they are selected, not selected, or if funds have been exhausted., Download Application Here, Submit your completed application or direct any questions regarding the application process to , econdev@hayward-ca.gov, .
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Project Overview, The City of Hayward is partnering with, Ava Community Energy, to install an electric vehicle (EV) charging hub in Municipal Lot 4 (pictured) with 20 spaces for EV charging, two of which will be accessible parking spaces. The chargers will be direct current fast chargers (DCFC) capable of fully charging an electric vehicle in about 20-50 minutes., Location Map - Municipal Lot 4, Map location of Municipal Lot #4: 1147 B Street, Preliminary Site Plan, Preliminary Site Plan, Project Objectives, California has mandated that all new passenger vehicles sold in the state must be zero emission by 2035. California’s goal is to have 5 million EV’s on the road by 2030 and the Bay Area is leading the way. To support statewide efforts, the City of Hayward needs to install at least 150 EV Chargers. This project will benefit nearby businesses and residents by providing EV charging facilities in…, Project Schedule, Project schedule is coming soon., Contact Information, For additional information, questions, or concerns, please contact Erik Pearson, Environmental Services Manager, at (510) 583–4770 or, erik.pearson@hayward-ca.gov,
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Development Requirements, Provision C.3, a component of the National Pollution Discharge Elimination System (NPDES) Municipal Regional Permit (MRP), requires a new development and redevelopment projects to incoroporate stormwater treatment measures. Urban runoff is a major contributor of stormwater pollution. Stormwater treatment systems reduce the amount of pollutants entering our local creeks and the Bay by filtering…, Post Development Requirements, Stormwater treatment systems require regular maintenance in order to function effectively and adequately remove pollutants and debris. The responsibility for the maintenance of stormwater treatment measures belongs to the property owners/operators. To assure that stormwater treatment systems are being maintained, the City of Hayward requires property owners/operators to submit self-certifying…, Where do I need to submit O&M Annual Inspection Reports?, O&M Annual Inspection Reports can be submitted via email to wpsc.staff@hayward-ca.gov , or via mail to Water Pollution Source Control located at 24499 Soto Road, Hayward, CA 94544., Questions?, Call Water Pollution Source Control at 510.881.7900 or email us at wpsc.staff@hayward-ca.gov . Operation and Maintenance Fact Sheet
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About Us: Mission/History, The City’s Mural Art Program was established in 2009 to address the issue of escalating graffiti and vandalism and in support of the City Council’s Safe, Clean and Green community priorities. The idea behind the program was to deter graffiti by installing beautiful mural artwork throughout the city on commercial buildings, schools, utility boxes, and overpasses. So far, more than 1,200 volunteers…
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Who is Paige?, Paige is an, AI voice helper, . That means she is a computer program that can talk and listen like a person. Paige is not a real person, but she is trained to understand plain, everyday speech. She helps you book rides and connects you to the Onward team when she can’t find the answer you need. When Paige transfers your call, the live agent already knows what you said, so you don’t have to repeat yourself. Paige responds all…, Why is HOP using Paige?, Paige will help most riders save time on hold or waiting for callbacks when reserving rides over the telephone. By reserving with Paige, riders do not have to wait for a live Concierge agent to be available during busy times. Having Paige take care of everyday requests also helps Concierge agents reply faster when riders need more help, have urgent requests, or are having issues with their rides…, Can I still talk to a real person?, Yes, always. Paige is an AI voice helper who handles simple ride bookings. If you need help from a real person or prefer to speak to someone directly, Paige will connect you to the Onward Concierge team right away., What kinds of rides can Paige book?, Paige can help you set up rideshare trips if you are a HOP rider. If you need a Wheelchair Van or a Companion Ride, Paige will move your call to a live agent who can finish booking your trip. , Can Paige tell me about rides I already booked? , Not yet. Right now, Paige focuses on booking new rides. If you want to check on a ride you already scheduled, Paige will quickly connect you to a live agent., Can Paige help me if I'm experiencing an issue with a live ride? , No. If you’re experiencing an issue with a current ride, you should select Option 3 when you call the HOP line., What will Paige ask me? , To book your ride correctly, Paige may ask for your name, your date of birth, and details about your trip—like where you want to go and what time you want to be picked up. This helps her keep your ride accurate and secure. It is helpful if you know the address of your destination., What if Paige doesn't understand me?, If Paige has trouble understanding what you say, she will quickly send your call to a real person on the Onward Concierge team who can help., Will Paige ask for payment? , If your rides are free, Paige will not ask about payment. If your trip has a fare, Paige will check if you already have a credit card saved in your Onward account. If not, Paige will connect you to a live agent who can safely add your card information., Is Paige available all the time? , Yes. Paige is an AI voice helper who works 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, 365 days a year. You can book rides or get help anytime—in any language she supports., Why doesn't Paige know my home address? , Paige doesn’t remember addresses yet. For now, please tell her both your pickup and drop-off locations each time you book a ride. If she’s unsure, she’ll ask you to repeat or confirm it. Later, Paige will learn how to understand requests like “Take me home,” and HOP will let riders know when that feature is ready., How can I talk to Paige so she understand me?, Speak slowly and clearly. Avoid using a speakerphone—background noise makes it hard for Paige to hear. If you want to talk in another language, say the language name first. For example, say “Español,” and Paige will continue in Spanish., What if I call after business hours? , If you call when Onward’s live office is closed, Paige will still try to help you book your ride or answer your question. If she needs to send you to a live agent, you’ll be asked to leave a voicemail. A member of the Concierge team will call you back the next business day.
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Updated, : June 18, 2026, A Temporary Sign Permit is required to display any promotional, grand opening or temporary signs. Temporary Sign Permits require Planning Director approval and compliance with, HMC 10-7.600, ., Submitting an Application, :, Contact a City of Hayward Planner, : Contact a planner by emailing, planning.division@hayward-ca.gov, or calling (510) 583-4216 to determine the submittal materials. Please include the project address and a detailed description of your project, Register for an e-Permit Portal account, : You must be a registered user of the, Hayward e-Permit Portal, before you can submit your application. Learn more about how to register on our, e-Permit Portal help page, ., Apply for your Plan Type, : Using the e-Permit Portal, apply for your Plan by completing the online application and attaching the required submittal materials. Learn more about how to apply for a Plan on our, e-Permit Portal help page, ., Required Submittal Materials, : The submittal items below are required for this project type. Please note additional submittal items may be required depending on the project scope. , Sign Plans:, A site plan (indicating quantity and location of signs) and drawings showing sign design ( including colors, materials, hardware and size)., Project Review, : Applicants will be notified by email or can login to the e-Permit Portal for updates on their application. Temporary Sign Permits typically take one month to process. Estimated processing times do not include the time needed by the applicant to revise and resubmit their application., Paying Fees, :, After submitting your application through the e-Permits Portal, the applicant will be promoted to pay the associated fees. The initial application fee for a Temporary Sign Permit is $498 (Fee +Deposit). Once the sign is removed, the $200 deposit will be refunded.
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Updated, : June 16, 2026, Senate Bill 4 (2023), as amended by Assembly Bill 130 (2025), Affordable Housing on Faith & Higher Education Land (, Gov Code Section 65913.16, ) provides a streamlined, ministerial Planning review and approval process for religious organizations and nonprofit colleges to develop affordable multi-family housing on their property subject to the specific criteria outlined in the Affordable Housing on Faith & Higher Education Land Checklist in the Handouts section. Ministerial permits are exempt from CEQA and are not subject to…, Submitting an Application, :, Contact a City of Hayward Planner:, Contact a planner by emailing, planning.division@hayward-ca.gov, or calling (510) 583-4216 to determine if the project site is eligible for the SB4 application type. Please include the project address and a detailed description of your project., Register for an e-Permit Portal account, : You must be a registered user of the, Hayward e-Permit Portal, before you can submit your application. Learn more about how to register on our, e-Permit Portal help page, ., Apply for your Plan Type, : Using the e-Permit Portal, apply for your Plan by completing the online application and attaching the required submittal materials. Learn more about how to apply for a Plan on our, e-Permit Portal help page, ., Required Submittal Materials, : The submittal items below are required for this project type. Please note additional submittal items may be required depending on the project scope. A list of all the submittal requirements can be found in the Development Permit Checklist in Handouts., Architectural Plans:, Existing and proposed site plan, floor plans, and elevations and Project Data. (See Development Permit Checklist in Handouts for specifics), Civil Plans:, including Utility, Grading and Drainage, Stormwater Control and Landscape and Irrigation Plans. (See Development Permit Checklist in Handouts for specifics), Completed SB4 Checklist, Owner Authorization Form:, Only required if the applicant is not the property owner. (See Owner Authorization Form in Handouts), Plan Sharing Authorization Form, : (See Plan Sharing Authorization Form in Handouts), Project Review, : Applicants will be notified by email or can login to the e-Permit Portal for updates on their application. Applications will be processed in accordance with the timeframes set forth in, Government Code Section 65913.16(l)(1), ., Paying Fees, : After submitting your application through the e-Permits Portal, staff will reach out to coordinate payment. The initial application deposit for a review of a Ministerial Planning Application without a Tentative Map is $4,000 and such an application with a Tentative Map is $6,000. The ultimate deposit amount shall reflect the sum of the individual application deposits. If the cost to process the…
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Join the challenge now!, Frequently Asked Questions, What is "100 Books Before Graduation"? , A reading challenge for grades 7 to 12! The goal is to read 100 different books by the time you graduate high school., 100 books?! But that's so many! , It might sound like a lot, but it's doable if you set aside just a few minutes to read every day. It's okay if you don't reach100; the goal is just to read more., Why should I do this? , Reading can reduce stress, cure boredom and help you succeed in school. Plus you'll earn prizes!, Do I have to live in Hayward to join the challenge? , No, it's open to all students in grades 7 - 12! But keep in mind that all prizes must be picked up in person at Hayward Public Library., I'm already a Junior or Senior. Is it too late for me to join the challenge? , You can join 100 Books Before Graduation any time during grades 7 - 12. If you start later, just consider it an extra challenge to reach 100 books!, What kind of books count?, Print books, eBooks, or Audiobooks Graphic novels or manga Fiction, non-fiction, or poetry, Can I count books that I read for school? , Yes, you can count books you read for school as well as books you read for fun., Do I have to read certain books? , No, you get to choose what you read! But we have some recommendations here., I re-read a book. Can I count it twice? , Each book can only be counted once., Can I count a book that I read before I signed up? , No, only books that you read after signing up may be counted., I started a book but didn't like it and don't want to finish it. Can I still count it? , As long as you gave it an honest try and read at least half of it, you can count the book., What prizes will I get?, When you register: 1 free book Progress Prizes: For every 5 books that you read, choose 1 prize from the prize drawer! Milestone Prizes: You'll receive special prizes when you reach these reading milestones: 25 books: 2 free books + book light 50 books: 3 free books + journal 75 books: 4 free books + gift card Finisher Prize: When you reach 100 books, you'll receive a special tote bag prize pack…, When & where do I get my prizes? , Registration, progress, & milestone prizes may be picked up at the Downtown Library at any time. Finisher Prizes will be available at the end of the school year., What if I don't finish 100 books? , That's totally okay! Even if you don't reach 100, you'll still win prizes., I finished 100 books. Can I do the program all over again? , Great job! You're welcome to continue logging your books on Beanstack, but you can only earn the prizes one time.
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People standing in a garden listening to a speaker What is a Food Action Plan? A Food Action Plan is a roadmap for an equitable, sustainable, and resilient local food system that supports healthy, vibrant communities., Goal of the Hayward Food Action Plan, The goal of the Hayward Food Action Plan is to help Hayward’s non-profit and educational partners develop a list of action steps to close services gaps in Hayward. Historically, Alameda County Social Services, in partnership with the Alameda County Food Bank, has been the lead on addressing food insecurity, with the Alameda County Board of Supervisors funding the bulk of the regional work to…, Background, At the height of the COVID-19 pandemic, the City, in partnership with Chabot Community College, the Hayward Area Recreation and Park District and several community based organizations, launched and staffed a distribution site to tackle the drastic increase in Hayward residents facing food insecurity. In under two years of operation the site distributed over 1,701,432 pounds of food to 179,700…, Alameda County’s ALL IN Eats, . Through this partnership the City was able to collaborate across public, private, and community sectors during steering committee and working group meetings. During the January 2022 Strategic Roadmap Planning session, Council ranked, “explore funding opportunities to increase the circular food economy in Hayward”, as one of the highest priority items. A year after the City partnered with Alameda County's ALL IN Eats, in October 2022, Council authorized the City Manager to accept and appropriate $125,000 in Grant Funding from the Stupski Foundation for the Hayward Food, Agriculture, and Economy Plan. On October 24, 2023, staff presented the Food Action Plan summary and findings to Council -, a recording of this presentation can be found here, . Learn more about the process, next steps, and deliverables of the Hayward Food Action Plan on the, Food Action Plan Portal, . , Hayward Food Action Plan Portal
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Dear Residents, The cover of last year’s Annual Report mailer featured Hayward Sustainability Specialist Nicole Grucky flashing the heart sign at our weekly COVID-19 food distribution site. It reflected the spirit of our extraordinary City of Hayward pandemic relief effort and the resilience of the Hayward community. This year’s cover image is from our Together for Hayward Downtown Grand Re-…
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