About the CDBG Program, The Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) is a federal program administered by the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD). It provides annual funding to states and local governments for housing, community development, and services that improve residents’ quality of life. As a CDBG entitlement community, Hayward receives an annual allocation without having to compete for funding…, How Hayward Uses CDBG Funds, Depending on community needs, available funding, and City Council priorities, Hayward may use CDBG funds in the following areas:, Public Facilities and Infrastructure:, Improvements to streets, sidewalks, community centers, parks, fire stations, libraries, and nonprofit facilities such as emergency shelters and health clinics., Housing:, Rehabilitation, accessibility improvements, minor home repairs, and other eligible activities that preserve housing quality and expand access to safe and affordable housing., Economic Development:, Assistance to small businesses and micro enterprises through loans, grants, technical assistance, and activities that create or retain employment opportunities for residents with low and moderate incomes., Public Services:, Services such as homelessness response, legal assistance, food access, senior services, housing assistance, and referrals to community resources. Services offered may vary from year to year. Federal rules generally limit public-service funding to 15 percent of available CDBG resources. Federal rules also generally allow the City to use up to 20 percent of its CDBG resources for planning and…, Funding Decisions and Opportunities, Each year, the City prepares an Annual Action Plan describing how it plans to use its CDBG funding. Proposed activities and funding allocations are developed through the City’s annual budget processes. CDBG-funded activities may be administered directly by the City or carried out through agreements with public agencies and nonprofit organizations. Depending on available funding and City Council…, Plans and Reports, Hayward prepares several documents to plan and report on its use of CDBG funding: The, Consolidated Plan, , commonly called the Con Plan, is a five-year strategic plan that assesses housing and community development needs and establishes the City’s funding priorities. The current 2025–2029 Consolidated Plan covers five program years beginning July 1, 2025, and ending June 30, 2030. The, Annual Action Plan, , or AAP, describes how the City plans to use CDBG funding during one program year. It identifies proposed activities, funding allocations, annual goals, and expected outcomes. The, Consolidated Annual Performance and Evaluation Report, , or CAPER, describes how CDBG funds were used during the completed program year. It reports expenditures, accomplishments, the residents and communities served, and the City’s progress toward its adopted goals., Opportunities for Public Comment, The proposed Consolidated Plan and Annual Action Plan must be available for public comment for at least 30 days before final submission to HUD. The CAPER must be available for public comment for at least 15 days. Any Substantial Amendments to these documents will also be made available for public comment. Current public-comment opportunities, draft documents, adopted plans, annual reports, and…
Type: Program
MASTER FEE SCHEDULE UPDATE:, As we continue to improve our services, we want to inform you about upcoming changes to our Master Fee Schedule. Starting January 1, 2025, new fees will take effect, and a 4% convenience fee will be applied to credit card transactions exceeding $250. We appreciate your understanding and encourage you to review the updated fee schedule on our website Adopted FY 2025 Master Fee Schedule - Effective…, City of Hayward Municipal Code, , , California Building Code, ,, California Health and Safety Code, , and, International Property Maintenance Code, . Through education and responsive enforcement, it is our goal to work with private property owners, residents and businesses, to preserve and promote safe and healthy communities through the enforcement of adopted standards. The City of Hayward maintains a comprehensive Code Enforcement Division which helps to protect general health and safety, neighborhood integrity, private property,…, Visit the Permit Center, Invoices, : PAY YOUR INVOICE, How to pay your invoice, : In the Invoice Search box, type the complete, INVOICE NUMBER, from the invoice, include letters, dashes, and all numbers, then, click the, Search button, Verify that the invoice information is correct, then click the, Pay Now, button Choose the method of payment (credit card or eCheck), For credit card, : Enter the credit card information and an email address. Once all the information is entered, click, Continue, For eCheck, : Choose the account type from the drop-down menu, then enter the bank account information and an email address. Once all the information is entered, click, Continue, Click, Submit Payment, . A receipt will be emailed to the email address entered with the payment information. It can also be printed from the confirmation page
Type: Department
The City of Hayward provides grants through the Social Services Program to private nonprofit and public social services agencies that serve lower income Hayward residents. To be eligible to receive these funds, applicants must: Qualify as a public or private nonprofit organization under California law; and Have a federal IRS tax exemption status either pending or approved; and Use City funds to…, Information Regarding FY 18-19 Funding Application Process:, The application process for funding for FY 2018-2019 is closed., If you wish to be added to the Interested Parties email list to learn about opportunities for funding in FY 2019-2020, please email Rachael.McNamara@hayward-ca.gov . As of February 21, 2018 the Community Services Commission has developed DRAFT Funding Recommendations which can be found below. Applicant agencies are welcome to make a public comment be email, mail or in person at the March 21,…, For more information, please call the Community Services Division at 510.583.4250
Type: Program
About the Districts: The City of Hayward has eighteen Landscape and Lighting District Benefit District Zones. The zones were formed using the Landscaping and Lighting Act of 1972 (Streets and Highways Code §22500), which is a flexible tool used by local government agencies to form Landscaping and Lighting Districts to finance the cost and expense of operating, maintaining, and servicing…
Type: Program
Saving water is automatic when you have the right tools. The City uses Calsense equipment and software to provide a water management system that enables staff to conserve water resources. The equipment monitors the weather and adjusts the watering schedule accordingly. Staff also makes sure that our backflow devices are up and running and installs low-flow irrigation.
Type: Program
For the past 29 consecutive years, Hayward has been presented with the “Tree City USA” Award. Awarded by the Arbor Day Foundation, Hayward has earned this award by honoring its commitment to effectively manage our Urban Forest. To achieve this national recognition, Hayward has met the program's four requirements: 1) having a tree department, 2) having a tree-care ordinance, 3) having an annual…
Type: Program
If you observe the removal of trees that you believe may be protected, please immediately call Planning at 510.583.4200. A tree removal permit is required before removing any protected tree (see Basic Tree Questions below). There is a penalty assessed equal to the value of the tree for removing, damaging or relocating a protected tree without a permit., Basic Tree Questions, provides answers to the most frequently asked questions about street and private trees., Protected trees are:, All required trees on any developed property Memorial trees; Trees planted as "replacement trees" as part of a development or tree removal project; Trees eight inches in diameter or greater than 54 inches above the ground; or Certain native species that are four inches in diameter or greater., To get a removal permit:, If removal is related to a construction or building project, all trees (labeled as to species, size, and health, and whether they are to be removed or preserved) are to be shown on the site and grading plans, and the permit will be issued as part of the building or grading permit; If the work is not related to a construction or building project, the removal of a protected tree requires a separate…
Type: Program
The City of Hayward is making major improvements to Mission Boulevard as part of the three-phase Mission Boulevard Corridor Improvement Project., Background, : Phase 1 of the Project, which included improvements on Mission Boulevard from A Street to Industrial Parkway, as well as on Foothill Boulevard from Mission Boulevard to Apple Avenue, and on A Street from Mission Boulevard to Foothill Boulevard, was completed in January 2014. Construction of Phase 2, which included improvements on Mission Boulevard from Industrial Parkway to the southern City…, Project Map, :, Phase 3 Updates, : Construction started in June 2023 on the third and final phase of the Mission Boulevard Corridor Improvement Project following the award of a contract for the work to DeSilva Gates Construction., Phase 3 Mission Boulevard improvements will take place from A Street to the north City limit near Rose Street, and will generally consist of:, Under-grounding of existing overhead utility lines Reconstruction of existing sidewalks, and curbs and gutters Adjustment of existing driveways to conform to the new sidewalks Installation of new bike lanes -- specifically, cycle track between the parking lane and the sidewalk Planting of new street trees in between the curb and the cycle track Modification and installation of new storm drain…, Project Rendering, :, Pictured above: Rendering of the Mission Boulevard Corridor Phase 3 Improvements, Questions? Contact, : Project Manager, Dave Hung, Senior Civic Engineer: (510) 583-4752 |, Email ►, Documents, :, May 1, 2023 - Letter to Community, Mission Boulevard Corridor Improvements Phase 3 Project – Start of Construction, Start of Construction, April 25, 2023 -, City Council Meeting, Adopt Resolutions: (1) Approving Addenda Nos. 1, 2, and 3 and Awarding a Contract to DeSilva Gates Construction for the Mission Boulevard Corridor Improvements Phase 3 Project, Project No. 05287 in the Amount of $15,742,743, and (2) Authorizing the City Manager to Execute Amendment No. 4 to the Professional Services Agreement with Mark Thomas & Company to Increase their Contract Amount by $…, Staff Report Resolution - Award Resolution - Mark Thomas Amendment Location Map, Feb. 07, 2023 -, City Council Meeting, Adopt Resolutions (1) Authorizing the City Manager to Execute the Amendment to the Project Funding Agreement with Alameda County Transportation Commission and Accept and Appropriate an Additional $1,662,000 and (2) Approving Plans and Specifications and Call for Bids for the Re-Bid of the Mission Boulevard Corridor Improvements Phase 3 Project, No. 05287, Staff Report Funding Agreement Resolution Calling for Bids Resolution, June 01, 2021 -, City Council Meeting, Adopt a Resolution Rejecting All Bids, Approving Revision of Plans and Specifications, and Calling for Bids for the Mission Boulevard Corridor Improvements Phase 3 Project, Project No. 05287, Staff Report Resolution Mission Boulevard Corridor Specific Plan
Type: Project
A rendering of the future Heritage Plaza The Heritage Plaza is located across the street from the new Main Library and will provide the Hayward community with a location gather for city events and activities. , Background:, On May 26, 2015, the Council approved the plans for the Measure C-funded 21st Century Library and Community Learning Center and Heritage Plaza project. The Heritage Plaza project began in October 2018 and included deconstruction of the old main library and construction of the Heritage Plaza. The Heritage Plaza encompasses a full city block in downtown Hayward, which is approximately the size of…, The Hayward Heritage Plaza will include the following features:, Gathering & Event Spaces, – The Plaza will include a 25,000-square foot central event lawn and an 11,000-square foot paved plaza along C Street. These two spaces will have a combined event capacity of nearly 4,000 people. An elevated platform and arbor at the edge of the event lawn will include electrical access for cultural events, musical performances and other civic gatherings, Arboretum, - The Plaza is home to over forty species of rare and mature trees. The trees, some of which are over one-hundred years old, will be preserved in the plaza restoration. Placards identifying the notable trees will be installed along meandering “arboretum walk” paths on either side of the central event lawn, Heritage Elements, – The Plaza will be home to interpretative signs and art pieces that commemorate the diverse experiences and cultures of Hayward’s rich history, Children’s Garden, – The Plaza will include a 2,150-square foot garden on the corner of C Street and Watkins Street, featuring nature-inspired exploration structures for young children, Rainwater Catchment System, – The Plaza will function as a rainwater catchment and underground rainwater storage and filtration system. The system will collect and reuse up to 200,000 gallons of rainwater annually, which will be treated and reused for irrigation and graywater uses in the new library building and plaza, Documents:, Jan. 25, 2022 -, City Council, Adopt a Resolution Authorizing the City Manager to Accept and Appropriate $20,000 in Grant Funding from the National Endowment for the Arts for Heritage Plaza Art Pieces RECOMMENDATION, Staff Report & Attachements Meeting Details Action Details, Mar. 23, 2021 -, City Council , Adopt Resolutions Authorizing the City Manager to Increase the Consultant and Construction Contracts for the 21st Century Library - Heritage Plaza Project and Appropriate Funds, Staff Report & Attachements Meeting Details Action Details, July 9, 2019 -, City Council, 21st Century Library and Community Learning Center and Heritage Plaza: Public Contract Code § 4107 Hearing Regarding Removal and Substitution of the Electrical Subcontractor, Collins Electrical Company, Inc (Report from Public Works Director Ameri and City Attorney Lawson) (Continued from July 16, 2019 & July 23, 2019), Staff Report & Attachments July 9 Meeting Details July 9 Action Details July 9 Video July 16 Meeting Details July 16 Action Details July 16 Video July 23 Meeting Details July 23 Video, July 2, 2019 -, City Council, Adopt a Resolution to Appropriate $30,000 Towards Public Heritage Art and Interpretive Signage and Receive an Update on Hayward Heritage Plaza Construction, Staff Report & Attachments Meeting Details Action Details Video, July 2, 2019 -, City Council, Adopt a Resolution to Appropriate $30,000 Towards Public Heritage Art and Interpretive Signage and Receive an Update on Hayward Heritage Plaza Construction, Staff Report Resolution Design Presentation, May 14, 2019 -, City Council, Authorize Amendment to Resolution 18-091 to Appropriate an Additional $398,512 in Grant Funds to the 21st Century Library and Community Learning Center and Heritage Plaza Arboretum Project and Authorize the City Manager to Increase the T.B. Penick & Sons, Inc. Contract Amount to $52,948,512, Staff Report & Attachments Meeting Details Action Details, July 10, 2018 -, City Council, Heritage Plaza, 21st Century Library - Overview and Refresher of the Heritage Plaza Restoration and Construction Project Plans and Specifications, Staff Report & Attachments Meeting Details Action Details Video, Sept. 15, 2015 -, City Council, 21st Century Library and Community Learning Center and Heritage Plaza Arboretum - Approval of Addenda and Award of Construction Contract, Staff Report & Attachments Meeting Details Action Details Video
Type: Project
General Municipal Election - June 7, 2016, Fair Political Practices Commission (FPPC) campaign disclosure forms, * Visit the Office of the City Clerk to view un-redacted documents, FILED BY FILING DATE ELECTION DATE FORM PERIOD COVERED *VIEW FILING Al Mendall for Hayward City Council 2016 07/21/16 06/07/16 FPPC 460 05/22/16 - 06/30/16 DOWNLOAD Al Mendall for Hayward City Council 2016 05/24/16 06/07/16 FPPC 460 01/01/16 - 04/23/16 DOWNLOAD Al Mendall for Hayward City Council 2016 05/24/16 06/07/16 FPPC 460 04/24/16 - 05/21/16 DOWNLOAD Al Mendall for Hayward City Council 2016…
Type: Basic page
