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Council approves final map for 40-home subdivision and advances street‑paving project including Hayward Boulevard work
Summary
Council approved a final map for a 40-unit single-family development and unanimously approved a separate street-paving/transportation project that includes potential changes to Hayward Boulevard after public comment supporting inclusionary housing and transparency on design.
Hayward City Council on Feb. 25 approved two consent items: the final map for a proposed 40-unit single-family subdivision and a streets‑paving/transportation project that includes Hayward Boulevard. Both items passed unanimously after council discussion and public comment.
A public commenter, Rose Aguilar, asked the council to pull item 4 from consent to make a statement in favor of inclusionary and mixed-income housing, arguing the 40 market-rate homes "will not serve current Hayward residents" and urging the city to require affordable units or mixed-income zoning. "This development will not serve current Hayward residents," Aguilar said during public comment on the consent calendar. Council member Goldstein responded by highlighting nearby affordable projects, saying a 100% affordable development called Pimentel Place is coming online a few blocks away and arguing that the city is balancing market-rate and affordable production.
Separately, the council pulled and considered item 2—street paving and related transportation work—after a public commenter, Robert Stevens, praised the paving project and urged transparency and community engagement around proposed changes on Hayward Boulevard. "We're paving our streets ... We're improving our transportation infrastructure. Awesome," Stevens said, and he asked staff to continue outreach. Council members said further refinement and community meetings remain part of the process. The item was moved by Council member Roach, seconded by Council member Andrews, and approved unanimously.
On item 4 the final map was moved by Council member Goldstein and seconded by Council member Sarah; the clerk recorded the motion and the item passed without objection. Council members also noted the development site has been an empty lot that attracts illegal dumping and argued housing could activate the block and improve safety.
Both consent approvals were recorded by roll call and are reflected in the official minutes. Council indicated they expect ongoing community engagement for the Hayward Boulevard project and said council and staff should continue evaluating inclusionary housing options and strategic planning that could increase affordable units in future developments.
