Full result details as recorded by the Alameda County Registrar.
Measure D
TO MAINTAIN CITY OF HAYWARD SERVICES INCLUDING: NEIGHBORHOOD POLICE PATROLS, FIRE STATIONS/911, FIREFIGHTER, PARAMEDIC RESPONSE TIMES; PRESEVING YOUTH/ANTI-GANG PROGRAMS; EMERGECNY/DISASTER PREPAREDNESS; CITY STREETS, SIDEWALKS AND LIGHTING; SHALL THE CITY OF HAYWARD RENEW THE EXISTING UTILITY USERS TAX AT THE CURRENT 5.5 PERCENT RATE ON GAS, ELECTRICITY, VIDEO, TELECOMMUNICATIONS SERVICES, PROVIDING $16 MILLION ANNUALLY FOR 20 YEARS FROM THE CURRENT END DATE, WITH EXEMPTIONS FOR LOW-INCOME LIFELINE USERS; AND ALL MONEY USED FOR CITY OF HAYWARD SERVICES?
You can start by going to the City’s webpage to apply and renew a business license. If you have additional questions about the application process, you can reach out to the Revenue Division at businesslicense@hayward-ca.gov.
If you want to know if a certain business is allowable at a specific address, you can go to http://webmap.hayward-ca.gov/ to search for a property in the City of Hayward. If it is in the City’s jurisdiction, it will show you that parcel’s zoning district, with a hyperlink to a list of uses (types of businesses) that are allowed by right or conditionally allowed. If you still have questions about allowable uses at your address, you can reach out to planning.division@hayward-ca.gov.
Introduced by Council Member Márquez
RESOLUTION OF THE CITY OF HAYWARD ESTABLISHING JUNE7,2016, AS THE DATE FOR AN ELECTION ON A PROPOSED BALLOT MEASURE SEEKING VOTER APPROVAL RELATING TO THE RENEWAL OF THE UTILITY USERS TAX FOR TWENTY YEARS AND REQUESTING THE BOARD OF SUPERVISORS OF ALAMEDA COUNTY TO CONSOLIDATE SAID ELECTION WITH THE PRESIDENTIAL DIRECT PRIMARY ELECTION; AND AUTHORIZING CERTAIN OTHER ELECTION ACTIVITIES.
WHEREAS, the voters of the City of Hayward approved a 5.5% Utility Users Tax (UUT) in May 2009; and
WHEREAS, the current UUT will expire on June 30, 2019; and
WHEREAS, at that meeting, the City Council concluded that all of the information presented indicated that, to maintain and preserve current essential service levels, the Council should call an election to ask the voters of the City to approve a twenty-year renewal of the UUT, the revenue from which would be used to support general menicipal services; and
WHEREAS, on the basis of the forgoing, the City Council determined that it is appropriate to submit a ballot measure regarding a twenty-year renewal of the UUT to the voters of the City of Hayward for their approval and adoption at the general municipal election to be held in the City on June 7, 2016; and
WHEREAS, the Hayward City Council is authorized by California Elections Code Section 9222 to place such measure before the voters; and
WHEREAS, Elections Code Sections 9281 through 9287 set forth the procedures for arguments in favor of and in opposition to any City ballot measure; and
WHEREAS, June 7, 2016 is the date of the City's general municipal election to be consolidated with the Presidential Primary Election and it is desirable that the election on the City's ballot measure be consolidated with the Presidential Primary Election to be held on the same date; that within the City, the precincts, polling places and election officers of the two elections be the same, and that the Alameda County DEpartment of Elections canvass the returns f the consolidated election and that the election be held in all respects as if there were only oone election; and
WHEREAS, based on all the information presented at the March 1, 2016 meeting, both written and oral, including the staff reports, minutes, and other relevant materials, the City Council finds that under CEQA Guidelines 15060 (c)(2) and 15378, subdivisions (2) and (4) of subdivision (b), this tax does not constitute a project under CEQA and therefore review under CEQA is not required.
NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that the City Council of the City of Hayward takes the following actions:
1. Recitals. The foregoing recitals are true and correct and are hereby incorporated by reference.
2. Call Election: Placement of Measure on the Ballot. Pursuant to California Constitution Article XIIC, Section 2; Government Code Section 53724; and Elections Code Section 9222, the City Council of the City of Hayward hereby calls an election at which it shall submit to the qualified voters for the City, a measure that, if approved, would adopt a 20 year renewal of the 5.5% Utility Users Tax or until June 30, 2039. This measure shall be consolidated with the established election to be conducted on June 7, 2016.
3. Ballot Language. The question to be presented to the voters is as follows:
| To maintain City of Hayward services including: neighborhood police patrols, fire stations/911, firefighter, paramedic response times; preserving youth/anti-gang programs; emergency/disaster preparedness; city streets, sidewalks and lighting; shall the City of Hayward renew the existing Utility Users Tax at the current end date, with exemptions for low-income lifeline users; and all money used for City of Hayward Service? | YES |
| NO |
4. Proposed Ordinance. The ordinance authorizing the general tax to be approved by the voters pursuant to Section 2 ad 3 of the Resolution is as set forth in Exhibit A hereto. The City Council hereby approves the ordinance, the form thereof, and its submission to the voters of the City at the June 7, 2016 elecyion, as required by Revenue and Taxation Code Section 7285.9, subject to the approval of a majority of the voters votng on the measure at the election called by the adoption of this resolution. The entire text of the ordinance, attached hereto as exhibit A, shall be included in the voters pamphlet. The ordinance specifies that the rate of the Utility User Tax shall be at the rate of five and one half percent (5.5%) of the gross receipts made for gas, electricity, video, and telecommunication services and shall be collected from service user by the services supplier/provides.
5. Publication of Measure. The City Clerk is hereby directed to cause motice of the measure to be published once in the official newspaper of the City of Hayward, in accordance with Section 12111 of Elections Conde and Section 6061 of Government Code.
6. Request to Consolidate and Conduct Election and Canvass Returns.
a. Pursuant to the requirement of Section 1403 of the Elections Code, the Board of Supervisors of the County of Alameda is hereby requested to consent and agree to the consolidation of a General Municipal Election with the Presidential Primary Election on Tuesday June 7, 2016, for the purpose of placing the measure set forth in Sections 3 and 4 on the ballot.
b. The County of Alameda Registrar of Voters is authorized to canvass the returns of the municipal election. The Election shall be held in all respect as if there were only one election, and only one form of ballot shall be used.
c. The Board of Supervisors is requested to issue instructions to the Alameda County Registrar of Voters to take any and all steps necessary for the holding of the consolidated election.
d. The City of Hayward recognizes that additional costs will be incurred by the County of Alameda by reason of this consolidation and agrees to reimburse the County for any costs.
7. Submission of Ballot Argument and Impartial Analysis.
a. The last day for submission of direct arguments for or against the measure shall be by 5:00PM on March 8, 2016.
b. Direct arguments shall not exceed three hundred (300) words and shall be signed by not more than five persons.
c. The last day for submission of rebuttal arguments for or against the measure shall be by 5:00PM on March 18, 2016. Rebuttal arguments shall not exceed 250 words and shall be signed by not more than five persons.
d. The City Attorney and City Clerk are hereby authorized and directed to take any and all actions necessary under law to prepare for and conduct the June 7, 2016 election and appropriate all monies necessary, consistent with the law.
8. Effective Date. This Resolution shall become effective immediately upon its adoption and the City Clerk is directed to send certified copies of the Resolution to the Alameda County Board of Supervisors and the Alameda County Registrar of Voters.
9. CEQA. The approval of this REsolution is exempt from the California Environmental Quality Act (Public Resources Code §§ 21000 et seq., "CEQA," and 14 Cal. Code Reg. §§ 15000 et seq., "CEQA Guidelines section 15378 (b)(4), the tax is not a project within the meaning of CEQA because it creates a government funding mechanism that does not involve any commitment to any specific project that may result in a potentially significant physical impact on the environment. If revenue from the tax were used for a purpose that would have either such effect, the City would undertake the required CEQA review for that particular project. Therefore, under CEQA Guidelines section 15060, review under CEQA is not required.
IN COUNCIL, HAYWARD, CALIFORNIA March 1, 2016
ADOPTED BY THE FOLLOWING VOTE:
AYES: COUNCIL MEMBERS: Zermeño, Mendall, Jones, Peixoto, Lamnin, Márquez
MAYOR: Halliday
NOES: COUNCIL MEMBERS: None
ABSTAIN: COUNCIL MEMBERS: None
ABSENT: COUNCIL MEMBERS: None
Accessory structures which are not used for habitation are permitted on residentially zoned property. Please see ADU/JADUs above if you are interested in building a habitable accessory structure.
Accessory structures that are less than 120 square feet:
- Do not require building permit approval
- Shall be set back a minimum of three feet from rear and side property line; and a minimum of 10 feet from a street side yard
- Shall be set back a minimum of six feet from other structures on the property
- Shall not exceed 14 feet in height
- The square footage of all accessory structures shall not exceed 50% of the primary structure (house and attached garage) on the site
- All structures (including home, garage, patio covers and accessory structures) shall not exceed 40% of the lot.
Accessory structures that are greater than 120 square feet:
- Require building permit approval
- Shall be set back a minimum of five feet from rear and side property line; and a minimum of 10 feet from a street side yard
- Shall be set back a minimum of six feet from other structures on the property
- Shall not exceed 14 feet in height
- The square footage of all accessory structures shall not exceed 50% of the primary structure (house and attached garage) on the site
- All structures (including home, garage, patio covers and accessory structures) shall not exceed 40% of the lot.
Visit our webpage on how to report an illegal residential fence. If your concern is not about the height or the permit status of your neighbor’s fence, but you think that your neighbor’s fence is on your property, then it is a civil matter, and the City cannot get involved. You would need to hire a private land surveyor to come out and stake your property to determine precisely where your property line lies.
Rebuttal to argument in favor of Measure
Jeez, the supporting argument reads like an extortion note - keep paying or else the severe cuts you'll suffer will be devastating.
Come on, give us a break.
The UUT was enacted to mitigate the effects of the recession. Now that the property values have returned to former highs and there are hundreds of residential units currently in the planning process, the city will be reaping a windfall. This is because in addition to normal revenue levels, the current UTT won't expire for another three years.
If we don't let it expire in 2019 as intended, we're going to be in big trouble. All of these wonderful taxes, fees, and assessments that have been enacted lately are killing the golden goose - our crucial business sector.
Despite a booming economy, our city is struggling to attract and retain good businesses. Consider Hayward's largest for-profit employer, bus manufacturer Gillig. This celebrated company has given up on Hayward and is moving to Livermore - our neighbor that has no utility tax, no emergency facilities tax, and a lower sales tax rate.
There's a whole lot more for you consider, but limited space here doesn't allow for it. therefore, if you're still inclined to think that extending the UUT at this time is a good thing, please visit www.heyhayward.com and review additional information so that at least you'll be making the most informed choice,
Thank you for voting!
Lawrence Johmann, Hayward resident, property owner, and businessman
Rebuttal to argument against Measure D
The opponent of Measure D is misinformed, misguided and inaccurate.
Here are the facts:
Hayward voters approved Measure A in 2009 to prevent devastating cuts to city services in the wake of the Great Recession. Yet today, even with an improving economy, the demand for city services has increased as City of Hayward expenses also continue to rise.
Even with the UUT, the City of Hayward has slashed budgets to the bone; reduced employee positions without imposing layoffs; reached agreement with each employee bargaining group to share more of the burden of their employment benefits. All while maintaining a high level of service. During this same period, ALL City of Hayward employees went five years with absolutely no cost of living increases in their salaries.
Like 150+ other jurisdictions in California, Hayward's Utility Users Tax is subject to state and Federal laws. That some services, like satellite TV are not taxed, is the result of Federal law and outside the control of the City.
More importantly, Hayward's UUT funds now comprise the City's third largest revenue source. Approximately 75% of UUT funds (roughly $12 million/year) go directly to public safety operations (police and fire).
Without the VITAL funding, the City will be forced to make SEVERE serevice cuts.
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Again, Measure D will NOT RAISE your tax rate. It simply extends WITHOUT INCREASING the current rate originally approved by voters. Legally, the State cannot take this funding away.
Protect your investment in Hayward - without raising your tax rate.
VOTE YES ON D
Held on April 20, 2016 in the City Hall Council Chambers
A yes vote is a vote in favor of authorizing the City to renew for 20 years of its current Utility Users Tax of 5.5 % on gas, electricity, television and telephone services.
Speaker: Hayward Mayor Barbara Halliday
A no vote is a vote against renewing the City's Utility Users Tax, allowing the tax to expire in June 2019
Speaker: Larry Johmann
