Planning Commission
Regular MeetingHayward, CA · February 27, 2025
Minutes
Hayward City Hall
CITY OF HAYWARD 777 B Street
Hayward, CA 94541
www.Hayward-CA.gov
Action Minutes
Planning Commission
Thursday, February 27, 2025 7:00 PM Council Chambers &
Virtual Platform (Zoom)
PLANNING COMMISSION MEETING
REVISED AGENDA
CALL TO ORDER Pledge of Allegiance
ROLL CALL
Present 5- Member Karla Goodbody, Member Jeffrey Haman, Member Briggitte Lowe, Member Anika Hardy, and
Member Shanta Franco-Clausen
Absent 2- Member Ron Meyers, and Member Robert Stevens
PUBLIC COMMENTS
Bruce King
1 Nomination and Election of Officers
Please see official minutes.
2 2024 General Plan Annual Progress Report
No action taken; information only. Public Comment: Vasko Yorgov.
WORK SESSION
3 Work Session on Proposed Text Amendments to the Hayward Municipal Code for the
adoption of an updated Tree Preservation Ordinance.
No action taken; information only. Public Comment: Bruce King
APPROVAL OF MINUTES
4 Minutes of the Planning Commission Meeting on March 28, 2024
A motion was made by Member Franco-Clausen, seconded by Member Goodbody, to approve the minutes. The
motion carried by the following vote:
Aye: 4- Member Goodbody, Member Lowe, Member Hardy, and Member Franco-Clausen
Absent: 2- Member Meyers, and Member Stevens
Abstain: 1- Member Haman
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A copy of the official minutes is available by contacting the Office of the City Clerk.
Planning Commission Action Minutes February 27, 2025
5 Minutes of the Planning Commission Meeting on September 26, 2024
A motion was made by Member Franco-Clausen, seconded by Member Goodbody, to approve the minutes. The
motion carried by the following vote:
Aye: 5- Member Goodbody, Member Haman, Member Lowe, Member Hardy, and Member Franco-Clausen
Absent: 2- Member Meyers, and Member Stevens
6 Minutes of the Planning Commission Meeting on December 12, 2024
A motion was made by Member Franco-Clausen, seconded by Member Goodbody, to approve the minutes. The
motion carried by the following vote:
Aye: 5- Member Goodbody, Member Haman, Member Lowe, Member Hardy, and Member Franco-Clausen
Absent: 2- Member Meyers, and Member Stevens
ADJOURNMENT
The meeting adjourned at 8:52 p.m.
NEXT MEETING, MARCH 13, 2025, 7:00PM
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A copy of the official minutes is available by contacting the Office of the City Clerk.
Agenda
Hayward City Hall
CITY OF HAYWARD 777 B Street
Hayward, CA 94541
www.Hayward-CA.gov
Revised Agenda
Planning Commission
Thursday, February 27, 2025 7:00 PM Council Chambers & Virtual
Platform (Zoom)
PLANNING COMMISSION MEETING
REVISED AGENDA
NOTICE: The Planning Commission will hold a hybrid meeting in the Council Chambers and virtually via
Zoom.
How to watch the meeting from home:
1. Comcast TV Channel 15
2. Live stream https://hayward.legistar.com/Calendar.aspx
3. YouTube Live stream: https://www.youtube.com/user/cityofhayward
How to submit written Public Comment:
Send an email to cityclerk@hayward-ca.gov by 3:00 p.m. the day of the meeting. Please identify the Agenda
Item Number in the subject line of your email. Emails will be compiled into one file, distributed to the
Planning Commission and staff, and published on the City's Meeting & Agenda Center under Documents
Received After Published Agenda. Written comments received after 3:00 p.m. that address an item on the
agenda will still be included as part of the record.
How to provide live Public Comment during the Planning Commission Meeting:
Please click the link below to join the webinar:
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Webinar ID: 836 6826 3953
Password: PC2/27@7pm
Or Telephone:
Dial (for higher quality, dial a number based on your current location):
1 669 900 6833 or +1 646 931 3860 (Toll Free)
Webinar ID: 836 6826 3953
Password: 4513676373
International numbers available: https://hayward.zoom.us/u/kbVUZ42rGy
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Planning Commission Revised Agenda February 27, 2025
PLANNING COMMISSION MEETING
REVISED AGENDA
CALL TO ORDER Pledge of Allegiance
AB 2449 TELECONFERENCE NOTIFICATIONS AND CONSIDERATION
ROLL CALL
PUBLIC COMMENTS
The PUBLIC COMMENTS section provides an opportunity to address the Planning Commission on items not
listed on the agenda. The Commission welcomes your comments and requests that speakers present their
remarks in a respectful manner, within established time limits and focus on issues which directly affect the
City or are within the jurisdiction of the City. As the Commission is prohibited by State law from discussing
items not listed on the agenda, your item will be taken under consideration and may be referred to staff for
further action. Speakers shall not use threatening, profane, or abusive language which disrupts, disturbs, or
otherwise impedes the orderly conduct of a Commission meeting. The City is committed to maintaining a
workplace free of unlawful harassment and is mindful that City staff regularly attend Commission meetings.
Discriminatory statements or conduct that is hostile, intimidating, oppressive, or abusive – are per se
disruptive to a meeting and will not be tolerated.
ACTION ITEMS
The Commission will permit comment as each item is called for Public Hearing. Please submit a speaker
card to the Secretary if you wish to speak on a public hearing item.
1 Nomination and Election of Officers
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Planning Commission Revised Agenda February 27, 2025
2 RPT 25-019 2024 General Plan Annual Progress Report
Attachments: Attachment I Staff Report
Attachment II General Plan Administration 2024 Update
Attachment III Land Use Element 2024 Update
Attachment IV Mobility Element 2024 Update
Attachment V Economic Development Element 2024 Update
Attachment VI Community Safety Element 2024 Update
Attach VII Education & Lifelong Learning Element 2024 Update
Attachment VIII Hazards Element 2024 Update
Attach IX Natural Resources Element 2024 Update
Attachment X Community Health & Quality of Life Element
2024 Update
Attachment XI Environmental Justice Element 2024 Update
Attachment XII Public Facilities and Services Element 2024
Update
Attachment XIII Housing Element 2024 Update
WORK SESSION
Work Session items are non-action items. Although the Council may discuss or direct staff to follow up on
these items, no formal action will be taken. Any formal action will be placed on the agenda at a subsequent
meeting in the action sections of the agenda.
3 WS 25-005 Work Session on Proposed Text Amendments to the Hayward
Municipal Code for the adoption of an updated Tree
Preservation Ordinance.
Attachments: Attachment I TPO Staff Report
Attachment II Draft Tree Preservation Ordinance
Attachment III Ordinance Update Summary
APPROVAL OF MINUTES
4 MIN 25-020 Minutes of the Planning Commission Meeting on March 28,
2024
Attachments: Attachment I Draft minutes of March 28, 2024
5 MIN 25-026 Minutes of the Planning Commission Meeting on September 26,
2024
Attachments: Attachment I Draft Minutes of September 26, 2024
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Planning Commission Revised Agenda February 27, 2025
6 MIN 25-021 Minutes of the Planning Commission Meeting on December 12,
2024
Attachments: Attachment I Draft minutes of December 12, 2024
COMMISSION REPORTS
Oral Report on Planning and Zoning Matters
Commissioners' Announcements, Referrals
ADJOURNMENT
NEXT MEETING, MARCH 13, 2025, 7:00PM
PLEASE TAKE NOTICE
That if you file a lawsuit challenging any final decision on any public hearing item listed in this agenda, the
issues in the lawsuit may be limited to the issues which were raised at the City's public hearing or presented
in writing to the City Clerk at or before the public hearing.
PLEASE TAKE FURTHER NOTICE
That the City Council has adopted Resolution No. 87-181 C.S., which imposes the 90 day deadline set forth
in Code of Civil Procedure section 1094.6 for filing of any lawsuit challenging final action on an agenda item
which is subject to Code of Civil Procedure section 1094.5.
***Materials related to an item on this agenda submitted to the Planning Commission after distribution of
the agenda packet are available for public inspection in the Permit Center, first floor at the above address.
Copies of staff reports for agenda items are available from the Commission Secretary and on the City’s
website the Friday before the meeting.***
Assistance will be provided to those requiring accommodations for disabilities in compliance with the
Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990. Interested persons must request the accommodation at least 48
hours in advance of the meeting by contacting the City Clerk at (510) 583-4400 or
cityclerk@hayward-ca.gov.
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