DATE: March 24, 2026
TO: Mayor and City Council
FROM: Assistant City Manager
SUBJECT
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Adopt a Resolution Accepting and Appropriating $1,908,067 of Proposition 47 Grant Funds and Authorizing the City Manager to Execute Agreements to Implement the Approved Grant Activities, Including an Award to Bay Area Community Services for Enhanced Services for the Hayward Navigation Center over the Term of the Grant in the Amount of $1,528,600
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RECOMMENDATION
Recommendation
That City Council adopt a resolution (Attachment II) authorizing the City Manager to accept and appropriate $1,908,067 of Proposition 47 Grant funding in Fund 230 and to execute agreements to carry out the approved grant activities including an award to Bay Area Community Services (BACS) for enhanced services for the Hayward Navigation Center over the term of the grant in the amount of $1,528,600 and other agreements that may be required by the Board of State and Community Corrections (BSCC).
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SUMMARY
The Hayward Navigation Center (HNC) opened in November 2019 as a key component of the City of Hayward’s response to the homelessness crisis and the shortage of shelter beds available for unhoused residents in Hayward. It is the only interim transitional housing program in the City for single adults. The HNC operates as a low barrier, interim congregate (i.e., dorm style) shelter that opened with a nightly bed capacity of 45 beds and has since expanded to 66 beds. BACS operates the HNC, providing housing navigation and support for individuals experiencing homelessness, following the Housing First model. This evidence-based model prioritizes providing stable housing before addressing other issues such as employment, mental health, or substance use. HNC operations has been funded through multiple funding sources since 2019 and staff have continually sought grant funding to support the program.
In June 2025, the City partnered with Capitol Advocacy Partners to apply for Proposition 47 (Prop 47) funds, made available through the BSCC. On September 11, 2025, the BSCC approved the funding recommendations for Prop 47 Grant Program Cohort 5 and the City’s proposal was recommended for full funding, in an amount of $1,908,067. The City’s application was the highest scored in its category.
These funds are intended to expand and enhance HNC operations and outreach without placing additional strain on the City’s General Fund. The enhancements align with the relocation of the HNC to Regis Village and will support initiatives that connect program participants with wrap-around services, case management, and re-entry resources designed to reduce recidivism and provide behavioral health support. Additionally, the funds will expand onsite resources to boost participant engagement, foster a stronger sense of community, and make the campus a more welcoming environment where individuals can remain onsite and receive more personalized support.
ATTACHMENTS
Attachment I Staff Report
Attachment II Resolution