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Hayward GAD approves annexation of Parcel Group 3 and sets assessment hearing
Summary
The Hayward Geological Hazard Abatement District board voted Dec. 2 to annex Parcel Group 3 and approve a plan of control; the board also declared intent to order an assessment (Resolution 25-04) with an engineer‑recommended limit of about $0.25 per square foot and set a protest hearing for Jan. 27, 2026.
The Hayward Geological Hazard Abatement District (GAD) voted Dec. 2 to annex the Parcel Group 3 development and approve a draft plan of control for the new subdivision, staff said.
Haley Ralston, GAD manager, told the board that the GAD groups hillside developments near the Hayward Fault to coordinate hazard abatement. With the annexation the GAD will add the Parcel Group 3 development to its maintenance and response responsibilities.
After approving the annexation (Resolution 25‑03) the board turned to financing. Ralston said an engineer’s report prepared under Proposition 218 recommends an assessment limit of about $0.25 per square foot of habitable space, applied to multifamily and habitable non‑residential buildings in the development rather than per residence. The Parcel Group 3 development contains roughly 215,000 square feet of habitable space, Ralston said, and the estimated annual budget for GAD operations in the development is about $54,000 in current dollars.
The board approved Resolution 25‑04 to declare its intent to order an assessment and set a public hearing at least 45 days after written notice is provided. Staff said the public hearing related to the proposed assessment and any protests will be held Jan. 27, 2026. Ralston emphasized that the assessment for Parcel Group 3 will not change assessments for existing developments within the GAD; each development’s engineer’s report specifies its contribution to the GAD reserve and operations.
Board members asked clarifying questions about whether changes in a parcel’s use (for example, a planned school shifting to multifamily housing) affect assessment application. Staff replied the assessment applies to habitable buildings and is placed on the parcel through the county; the GAD cannot control whether property owners pass costs to renters.
The board approved both resolutions without public protest that evening. The board also noted it will schedule future meetings to coordinate with councilmembers on public‑safety topics.
The assessment declaration triggers a formal Proposition 218 notice process; property owners will have the opportunity to review the engineer’s report and protest before the hearing on Jan. 27, 2026.
