Graffiti is a crime! Graffiti devalues property, invites crime, and gives an impression that a community is an unsafe and undesirable place to live and do business. To stop graffiti in Hayward, the City is offering a reward of up to $500 for any information that leads to the arrest and conviction of a graffiti vandal., STOP-GRAFFITI Reward Hotline: 510.583.5500, Download, REWARD POSTER, Useful information includes names and descriptions of graffiti vandals, their graffiti tags or markings, when and where the graffiti was done, and anything else that can help Police in making an arrest. How does the Rewards Program work? If the Hayward Police Department determines that your information was helpful in leading to an arrest and conviction in a graffiti case, you will be eligible for…, Hayward Municipal Code Section 3-11.03, – “It shall be unlawful for any person who owns or is otherwise in control of any real property within the City limits to permit or allow any graffiti to be placed upon or remain upon any surface located on such property and visible to the public for longer than 48 hours.” This means that property owners and/or tenants, are responsible for the removal of any graffiti on their property., Graffiti must be completely covered with a paint that is similar in shade and color to the surface upon which the graffiti is placed. To report new graffiti vandalism in the City, submit a Service Request below. Be sure to have an accurate address or location description prior to making your report. You may attach a photograph to your report to illustrate the location and nature of the graffiti.…, Graffiti Buster Vehicle, and offers graffiti abatement services -, on a one-time courtesy basis, for: retail and commercial businesses, and residential fences and retaining walls that abut the public sidewalk. City staff also removes graffiti from municipal property, pedestrian and vehicular overpasses, BART columns, sidewalks, traffic control boxes, fire hydrants, water testing stations, and the Amtrak Station. The City appreciates citizen reports of graffiti vandalism as soon as it occurs…
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What are Administrative Citations? Administrative Citations are issued by City staff primarily to gain compliance with the Hayward Municipal or State Codes, Ordinances and regulations in a timely and efficient manner, as well as to protect the public health, safety and welfare of its citizens. It provides a method to hold parties responsible when they fail or refuse to comply with these…, Administrative Citation Hearings, Hearings for Administrative Citations must be filed, within 15 days, of the violation date or the right to contest the violation is waived. The completed form, deposit in the amount of the fine and hearing fee must be submitted to the City of Hayward Revenue Division, 777 B Street Hayward Ca 94541. For additional information please call 510.583.4600., Community Preservation Hearings – Factual Case Findings, Hearings for Community Preservation Factual Case Findings must be filed, within 10 days, of the violation notification or the right to contest the violation is waived., Only the owner of the property can contest the case., The completed form, a deposit in the amount of any assessed fines or penalties and a hearing fee of must be submitted to the City of Hayward Community Preservation Division, 777 B Street Hayward Ca 94541 prior to this deadline. For additional information please call 510.583.4143., Lien/Special Assessment Hearings for Community Preservation, Hearings for Community Preservation liens/special assessment must be filed, within 10 days, of the notice or the right to contest is waived. This hearing is to contest the amount of the lien or assessment, and not the factual findings of the case., Only the owner of the property can contest the case., The completed form and hearing fee must be submitted to the City of Hayward Community Preservation Division, 777 B Street Hayward Ca 94541 prior to this deadline. For additional information please call 510.583.4143., Lien/Special Assessment Hearings for Rental Housing Inspection, Hearings for Rental Housing Inspection liens/special assessment must be filed, within 10 days, of the notice or the right to contest is waived. This hearing is to contest the lien or assessment, and not the factual findings of the case., Only the owner of the property can contest the case., The completed form and hearing fee must be submitted to the City of Hayward Residential Rental Inspection Program, 777 B Street Hayward Ca 94541. For additional information please call 510.583.4175., General Hearing Information, There is a $225.00 Hearing fee that will be collected when the form is submitted. Hearings will be held within 15 to 30 days of the filing, and are with a Hearing Officer who is not a City employee. There are no ‘drop in’ sessions. All hearings are held at the Hayward City Hall, 777 B Street, Hayward Ca. It is up to the claimant to determine what documentation or assistance will be of help to…, Hardship, Persons with limited income may request a deposit waive r by submitting the waiver form along with income verification. The form may be requested through the City of Hayward Revenue Division at 777 B Street, Hayward Ca 94541. For additional information please call 510.583.4600. This does not waive the fine if the case is upheld. What if I don't pay? Unpaid Administrative Citations, fines or…, Additional Information:, City of Hayward Municipal Code, Hearing Request Form, Deposit Waiver Form
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Hayward Animal Shelter takes in stray and owner surrendered animals within the City of Hayward. We always have dogs, cats, and rabbits available for adoption and occasionally other small animals as well. Animals listed on Petfinder.com are for adoption. If you are missing an animal please visit the shelter in person to fill out a lost pet report. We are dedicated to improving the lives of all…, Hayward Animal Services provides a variety of services for the animals and the Hayward community:, Care for stray, abused and surrendered pets Reuniting lost pets with their guardians Adoption of homeless pets to responsible guardians Rescue of animals in distress Ambulance service for sick or injured stray domestic and wild animals Inspection of pet shops, kennels and other animal holding facilities Investigation and enforcement of animal cruelty and neglect Animal quarantines and rabies…, Hayward Animal Services has on staff, :, 1 Administrator 3 Animal Control Officers 2 Kennel Supervisors A team of Animal Care Attendants and per-diem staff 2 Record Clerks 1 Volunteer Coordinator, Animal Control Officers (ACO’s), enforce the Federal, State and Local animal ordinances in the City of Hayward. They investigate reports of cruelty and neglect and rescue animals in distress. They investigate animal bites and attacks, enforce rabies and licensing laws and mediate neighborhood disputes involving animals. They handle wildlife problems and work with Sulphur Creek Rehabilitation Center and Fish & Game in…, Animal Care Attendants, feed, medicate and clean the cages of the shelter animals and assist the public in reclaiming or adopting animals. They also behavior test our animals to determine their adoptability., Kennel Supervisors, oversee the Animal Care Attendants as well as our shelter animals. They work with the contracted veterinarian concerning the health of the animals, and are in constant contact with other animal agencies and groups to place unwanted animals., Record Clerks, process the documentation for animals at intake, redemption, adoption, permits and licensing of animals. They handle phone calls and assist the public visiting the shelter., Clerical staff, also processes all the claims, billings, payroll and purchases involving the shelter. The clerks also dispatch calls to the officers and maintain prior criminal records of contacts., Capacity of Shelter, 83 Dog runs 110 Cat cages A small animal section Small outdoor animal section Observation Wards Medical Treatment Wards Dangerous Dog Wards Hayward Animal Services Hours and Location: Hayward Animal Shelter Location Hayward Animal Shelter Hours Animal Services Feild Response Hours 16 Barnes Court Hayward, CA 94544 (510) 293-7200 Tuesday to Saturday 1:00 p.m. - 5:00 p.m. Come visit us! 7 days a…, For vicious, biting or attacking animals, dial 9-1-1 immediately. , Hayward Animal Services Programs and Services: Adopting a Pet Lost and Found Animals Obtaining a Dog License Spaying or Neutering Your Pet Surrendering Your Pet Volunteering at the Hayward Animal Shelter Additional Programs and information:
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The Hayward Police Department Crime Prevention Unit is always working to update our current brochures with new and improved tips for safety. Check back often to see any additions. Ambassadors Program Business Watch Crime Free Multi-Housing Program Crime Prevention Tips for Seniors Crime Prevention Through Environmental Design Home Security Make Robbery Risky Online Police Reporting Personal…, For more information, please call the, Crime Prevention Offices at 510.293.5051
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LIVE SCAN SERVICES: We cannot currently process live scan transactions at the Hayward Police Department due to equipment malfunction. It is currently being serviced at this time., Inmate visitation, – available daily from 1:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m. Visitation of those in custody is conducted via a video link system and is available to adults over the age of 18 and minor children of inmates when accompanied by a parent or qualified adult guardian. Visitors are subject to a local background check and must have a valid form of government-issued picture identification. Visitation is limited to 20…, Registrant processing, – Sex, Arson & Drug registrants -By Appointment only, (effective July 16, 2012), ., Court-ordered booking, – Monday, Wednesday and Friday from 1:00 p.m. to 3:00 p.m. This full booking process involves photographing, fingerprinting and identification checks through the County system., Public fingerprinting, (not immigration fingerprinting) – Monday - Friday 8:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. | Saturday 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. A picture ID is required. The cost is $23 plus D.O.J fees, PREA Information, Hayward Police Department Jail is located at:, 300 W. Winton Ave. Hayward, CA 94544 510.293.7043, Jail Administrator, Bernie Cunha 510.293.7017
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Mr. Lawson has served as City Attorney since 2008. Mr. Lawson has a long record of public service, having also served as City Attorney for the cities of Berkeley, Oakland, and East Palo Alto. He is a graduate of the University of California, Davis, King Hall School of Law (J.D.), and the California State University, Hayward/East Bay (B.A., Journalism/Mass Communications).
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Hayward was honored with the US EPA’s Green Power Leadership Award for renewable energy generation at the Wastewater Treatment Facility . EPA LOGO Staff at the Wastewater Treatment Facility The award recognizes US EPA Green Power Partners who distinguish themselves using on-site renewable energy applications, such as solar photovoltaic or landfill gas. The Wastewater Treatment Facility is…
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You may have noticed new landscaping in the street medians. The City's landscaping department has been replacing old lawn with drought resistant plants that will stay green year round. Landscaping The City’s Utility Center on Soto Road just underwent a landscape renovation that will save water and provide inspiration to those looking to convert their water thirsty lawns to a drought tolerant…
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On March 7, 2017, Hayward Mayor Halliday and the Hayward City Council adopted a resolution to join the Compact of Mayors. The Compact of Mayors is a global coalition of mayors and city officials who pledge to reduce local greenhouse gas emissions, enhance resilience to climate change, and track their progress transparently. The Compact of Mayors was launched by UN Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon…, What is the City of Hayward doing to achieve GHG reductions?, Grid Neutral Wastewater Treatment Facility:, The City’s Wastewater Treatment Facility generates much more energy than it needs through its solar array and co-generation engine. Because of this, Hayward was the first municipality in the PG&E service area to utilize the PG&E RES-BCT tariff , which allows the extra energy to be credited to other City facilities., LED Streetlights:, In 2013, Hayward upgraded all of its streetlights (approximately 7,700) to LED, saving us 2.58 million kWh of electricity per year., Solar:, The City has solar systems on the roofs of three of its municipal buildings., Electric Vehicles:, The City has twenty electric vehicles in its municipal fleet and has the internal policy to only purchase EVs as replacements for all passenger vehicles., Zero Net Energy Library:, The new 21st Century Library will be zero net energy, meaning that its solar panels will generate enough energy to power the building., Climate Action Plan:, The City of Hayward was one of the first cities in California to adopt a Climate Action Plan in 2009, demonstrating its commitment to environmental protection and sustainability., Sea Level Rise Study:, Hayward, in partnership with the Hayward Area Shoreline Planning Agency, was also one of the first local governments in the nation to complete a study of the potential effects of sea level rise. Solar Solar panels on top of the Hayward Animal Shelter, Corp Yard, and Utilities buildings.
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HPD Narcotics Enforcement Illegal Drugs – Sales and Use, continue to be a huge social issue. Drugs contribute to many of our most disturbing social problems, including crime, violence, poverty and disease. Neighborhoods are negatively affected by pervasive drug abuse, leaving many residents reeling from a decline of quality of life and a reduced sense of security. We at the Hayward Police…, Service Contacts:, If you are experiencing a drug problem, including drug trafficking or drug use in your neighborhood contact: 510.293.7047 or HaywardPDNarcs@hayward-ca.gov (Use this email to report illegal drug activity. This information is confidential and the caller will remain anonymous. This email is for police investigative purposes and will not generate an immediate police response.)
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