DATE: November 17, 2026
TO: Mayor and City Council
FROM: Director of Public Works
SUBJECT
Title
Hayward Municipal Code Amendment: Introduction of Ordinance related to Recycling of Construction and Demolition Debris and Finding that the Action is Exempt from CEQA
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RECOMMENDATION
Recommendation
That the City Council introduces the attached ordinance (Attachment II) to:
1. amend Chapter 5, Article 10 of the municipal code to increase the penalty for failure to properly recycle construction and demolition debris; and
2. find the action to be exempt from the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA).
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SUMMARY
City staff review building permits to ensure solid waste is managed properly and stormwater is protected from pollutants, and the City’s current penalty for not following requirements in the construction and demolition (C&D) debris recycling ordinance is an administrative citation with a $100 fine and does not deter developers from ignoring the requirements. Staff recommends adjusting the fine to allow up to $1,000 in penalties.
At the March 9, 2026, Council Sustainability Committee Meeting, the Committee received a presentation on this item and approved it unanimously, recommending that City Council adopt the item.
ATTACHMENTS
Attachment I Staff Report
Attachment II Ordinance Amendment Section 5-10.15 C&D
Attachment IIa Ordinance Section 5-10.15 C&D