Hayward Executive Airport will hold a virtual public meeting at 6 p.m. on Tuesday, July 27, as part of a recently launched community-based planning process for the future reuse of Skywest Golf Course. The objective of the planning process is to create a reuse site concept for the Airport’s 126-acre Skywest property, which Hayward Area Recreation and Park District ceased operating as a golf…, link, . Feedback and questions also can be directed to Erin Sheelen of the Airport’s Skywest reuse planning consultants Kimley-Horn at (669) 800-1985 or erin.sheelen@kimley-horn.com. For more background information on the project—including special requirements and regulations governing the use of airport land and facilities—visit the , project page, on the Hayward Executive Airport website, which contains a schedule of upcoming meetings and staff reports.
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FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE 07/22/2021 CONTACT: Sgt. Tasha DeCosta, 510-293-7169 Tasha.DeCosta@Hayward-ca.gov, Hayward, Police, Department, to hold DUI Checkpoint, use extra officers to patrol for suspected impaired drivers., Hayward, Calif. – Hayward Police Department will have additional officers on patrol August 6th, 2021 specifically looking for drivers suspected of being under the influence of alcohol and/or drugs. DUI patrols will be throughout the City of Hayward from 6:00 p.m. 2:00 a.m. In addition, the Hayward Police Department will hold a DUI/driver’s license checkpoint on 8/06/2021 from 7:00 p.m. to 2:…
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STATISTICAL HIGHLIGHTS, July 11-17, 2021 , Weekly Arrests , (Includes cite/released): 69 , Homicide, , Weekly Calls for Service: , 2,018 , Assault—Great Bodily Injury, , 3, Weekly Reports Taken:, 189 , Burglary— Nonresidential , , 6, Weekly Complaints, (against HPD), :, 1 , Burglary—Residential , , Weekly Calls Received:, 5,204 , Theft , , 22, This data is subject to change and based on crimes that were reported to have occurred during the time frame of this report. Some reports may yet to be initiated and/or reclassified during investigations. , Theft from Auto , , 7, Robbery , , 1, Vehicle Theft , , 30, Mental Health Calls , , 11, Reports of Gunfire , , 6, Significant Incidents, , Robbery:, On 07/12/2021, at 11:17 PM, the suspect was walking near the 25000 block of Industrial Blvd when he was approached by the suspect. The suspect used forced and robbed the victim before fleeing the scene. (Report #2021-39606), Grand Theft:, On 07/13/2021, at 2:54 PM, the victim, a local news crew, set up a camera to record footage for an interview near the 22000 block of Mission Blvd. When the victim stepped away, the suspect took the camera and tripod and fled the scene. (Report #2021-39672), Robbery:, On 07/14/2021, at 4:24 PM, the victims were approached by two suspects with handguns near the 27000 block of Calaroga Ave. The suspects robbed the victims of their property and fled the scene. (Report #2021-39883), Attempted Robbery: , On 07/16/2021 at 9:15 AM, the suspect approached the victim near the 28000 block of Dixon St. The suspect threatened to rob the victim but ran away after the victim called to a passerby for help. (Report #2021-40195), Trespass:, On 07/16/2021, at 9:10 PM, officers responded to the 1000 block of Hamrick Ln regarding the report of two subjects trespassing. Officers arrived on scene and took the suspects into custody. (Report #2021-40337) , For additional information, visit: https://www.crimemapping.com/map/ca/hayward, Download PDF
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Hate Crime/Assault Investigation, HAYWARD, Calif., , July 23, 2021— The Hayward Police Department has arrested a subject believed to be responsible for the assault of an Asian man earlier this month in Hayward. The suspect has been identified as 25-year-old Salvador Dominguez Jr. On Monday, July 5, 2021, at about 9:49 PM, the Hayward Police Department received the report of an assault that occurred at the Chevron Gas Station located at 24350…
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At its July 6 meeting , the Hayward City Council voted to select Renewable 100 as the new default electricity product for East Bay Community Energy (EBCE) customers in Hayward. The action was taken in response to EBCE’s 2020 announcement that Brilliant 100, the 100 percent carbon-free and current default product in Hayward, will sunset on Jan. 1, 2022. The vote was between two products: Bright…, Changing Your Default Electricity Product., Customers may opt down to the Bright Choice product on the EBCE website at any time. Customers also can choose to opt out of EBCE and return to PG&E-supplied electricity on the same webpage. For more information on changing your default electricity product, visit the EBCE website or call EBCE at 833-699-EBCE (3223) to speak with a representative directly to learn more about your options. To…, Enrolling in Discount Programs, . There are several programs available to help reduce the cost of your electricity and natural gas bill. The CARE Program provides low-income customers a 35 percent discount on their electric bill and a 20 percent discount on their natural gas bill. To learn if you qualify for the CARE Program and how to enroll, click here . Residents who need a medical device to treat ongoing medical conditions…
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Governor Newsom discusses drought emergency response at Lopez Reservoir in San Luis Obispo County On July 8, Governor Gavin Newsom called on Californians to voluntarily reduce their water use by 15 percent with simple measures such as reducing landscape irrigation, running dishwashers and washing machines only when full, finding and fixing leaks, installing water-efficient showerheads and taking…
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Earlier this year, a Tri-CED recycling truck serving Hayward caught fire due to an improperly disposed lithium-ion battery. Lithium-ion batteries, like all types of batteries, are considered hazardous waste and must be disposed of at a Household Hazardous Waste Facility or other approved recycler. Lithium-ion batteries contain more power than other batteries and are delicately packaged. They are…
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At their July 20 meeting, the Hayward City Council adopted a resolution declaring the City’s support of the goal for California to reach 100 percent zero emission vehicle sales by 2030. Development of the goal, spearheaded by the ZEV2030 campaign , was prompted by a 2018 report released by the Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change (IPCC). According to the IPCC, in order to avoid the most…, Clean Cars 4 All, . The Clean Cars 4 All program helps lower-income consumers retire their older, high-polluting vehicles (2005 or older) and upgrade to cleaner models. Participants also have the option to replace their older vehicles with alternative mobility options, such as public transit passes. The application period will open in early Fall 2021. For more information and eligibility requirements, click here ., California Clean Vehicle Rebate Project, . Through the Clean Vehicle Rebate Project (CVRP), California residents can receive up to $7,000 for the purchase or lease of new, eligible zero-emission or plug-in hybrid light-duty vehicles. Those interested are encouraged to submit an application and join the program waitlist here . For a full list of incentive and rebate programs, please visit https://hayward-ca.gov/content/electric-vehicle-…
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Local nonprofit Rising Sun Center for Opportunity (Rising Sun) is helping Hayward residents make bill-lowering efficiency upgrades this summer through its annual Green House Call program. By responding to a ten-minute “Green House Call” survey , participants can have a do-it-yourself efficiency kit delivered right to their door. In years past, Green House Calls have been conducted in participant…
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If you need further assistance, please contact our staff at the Rent Review Office. Staff is available to assist by e-mail, , housing@hayward-ca.gov, or phone at , (510) 583-4454, . Para español llamar , (510) 583-4246, ., Resources and information: , Documents & Resources for Reference English: Compliance Documents: RRSO Summary Notice to Tenants of the RRSO Public Notice for Covered Units Rent Increase Notice Rent Review Fee Pass-Through Form (for covered rental units) Exemption Form - FY26 Rental Housing Program Fee Petition Documents: Tenant Petition Form Tenant Petition Process Infographic Landlord Petition Form Landlord Petition for…, 777 B Street, Second Floor, Hayward, CA 94541; telephone:(510) 583-4454; , RentalNotifications@hayward-ca.gov, ., Notice Requirements to Tenants As a landlord, you are required to comply with the noticing requirements outlined in the , Residential Rent Stabilization Ordinance (RRSO), : RRSO Notice: As a landlord, you must provide each tenant with a copy of the , RRSO, or the , City of Hayward RRSO Summary, . The landlord shall provide a notice that identifies which sections of the ordinance apply to the unit. Tenants must be given this information within 30 days after the effective date of the RRSO and before renting a unit. Forms are available below. Rent Increase Notice: For a rent increase notice for a covered unit, the landlord must explain the rent increase and give the tenant with…, View the steps of the, rent review process for tenants, for more information on expectations for tenants during the rent review process., Landlord Petition: A landlord can request rent review to determine allowable rent increase above 5% for the following reasons: To determine a rent increase necessary to obtain a fair return on investment; or To determine the proper amount of a capital improvement pass-through After filing a petition , the City will provide a copy of the petition to the tenant. Mediation will be scheduled unless…, Complete a, Landlord Petition Form, and submit it to the Rent Review Office of the Housing Division, located at 777 B Street, 4th Floor, Hayward, CA 94541; telephone (510) 583-4454; housing@hayward-ca.gov. You can also review the, steps of the rent review process for landlords, for more information. , Fair Return: Landlords are assured a fair return on their property and rental income. As a landlord, you can request rent review to determine the proper amount. You can raise the rent enough to ensure that their income covers their costs and they receive an increase in profit. This does not include cost related to loans or capital improvements. To file for a fair return increase, please submit a…, Costa Hawkins, ); Owner occupied properties with a legal accessory dwelling unit such as a converted garage; Affordable housing units with other rent controls; Hospitals, care facilities, convalescent homes, and transitional housing; Motels, hotels, inns, and boarding houses, and; Non-profit cooperative units owned or occupied by most of the owners. Allowable Rent Increases: The following are allowable…, Capital improvements, inclusive of annual rent increase up to 10% of tenant's current rent;, Fair return, rent increase in the amount neccessary for the landlord to cover their costs and get a fair return on their investment; Rent increase after non-voluntary vacancies up to 5% of previous tenant's rent, and; Rent increase after voluntary vacancies can be set without limitations., For more information about the allowable rent increases, please click , here, and see, , Section II: Rent Increase. , Utility Costs: Utilities that are charged to the tenant and is separate from rent as stated in the lease, is not considered rent. As a landlord, upon request, you are required to provide the following information to your tenant(s) regarding utility costs: Proof of the utility costs for the entire building during the previous 12 months; Costs by month or billing period for each unit; Notices from…, Residential Rent Stabilization Ordinance and Tenant Protection Ordinance, (RRSO) apply to your rental unit. Use our database to search for your unit or property . Based on multiple public sources, including the County Assessor's Office and City address data, the City has identified what sections of the RRRSO apply to the unit. If you believe there is an error in the database or you do not see the rental property on the list, please contact our office at , housing@hayward-ca.gov, or (510) 583-4454., Review the database, Rent Review Process The, Residential Rent Stabilization Ordinance (RRSO), provides a process to resolve disagreements about allowable rent increases (rent review). Rent review involves multiple steps. Landlords and tenants start the rent review process by filing a petition with the City of Hayward's Rent Review Office. After a petition is filed, the disagreement is resolved in one of two ways. , Mediation:, Mediation is a voluntary meeting with the landlord and tenant and a trained mediator. The mediator will help the tenant and the landlord discuss the problem and possible solutions. If the tenant and the landlord agree upon a solution, the mediator will write an agreement for the tenant and landlord to sign and the case ends. If the tenant and landlord cannot reach an agreement in mediation,…, Arbitration: , During an arbitration hearing, the landlord will have to show that the rent increase follows the RRSO. An arbitrator will set the amount of the rent increase based on proof and statements given by both the tenant and the landlord. Mediation is usually the first step to determine the allowable rent increase. If the tenant and the landlord do not want to participate in mediation, this step can be…, To view the steps of the rent review process for landlords, please click , here, . , Who Does It Apply To? This applies to housing units that were built prior to July 1, 1979, major exceptions include: Rental properties consisting of only one unit; Owner occupied homes with a legal accessory dwelling unit such as a converted garage; and Affordable housing units with rent restrictions imposed by other government agencies. How Do I Get Help? Contact the Rent Review Office. Submit…, petition, to the City of Hayward to request rent review., **Please be advised that a petition form will soon be available on the website.**, 777 B Street, Second Floor, Hayward, CA 94541; telephone:(510) 583-4454; , housing@hayward-ca.gov, For more information on the rent review process (mediation and arbitration), please click , here, and see Section III: Rent Dispute Resolution Process (Rent Review)., Residential Rental Inspection Program (RRIP) Upon notification by the City, owners of a rental property in the City of Hayward are subject to rental housing inspections. During an inspection, inspectors conduct indepth reviews of rental property conditions to assure compliance with applicable codes. Rental properties are inspected for interior/exterior code violations and issued corrective…, Residential Rental Inspection Program (RRIP), Residential Rent Stabilization Ordinance (RRSO) The , Residential Rent Stabilization Ordinance (RRSO, ) aims to help with housing problems caused by lack of housing and rising rents. The RRSO creates laws about: Rent protections: Allowable rent increase Dispute resolution process (Rent Review) Tenant protections: Harassment and retaliation Just cause for tenant eviction Stopping bias about sources of income (including Section 8 vouchers) To view the City's Residential Rent Stabilization…, here, to be directed to the City's Municipal Code. Select Chapter 12, Article 1 once you have been directed to the website. For a summary of the RRSO, please click , here, .
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