DATE: June 17, 2025
TO: Mayor and City Council
FROM: City Manager
SUBJECT
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Public Art: Consideration of a Public Art Development Impact Fee
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RECOMMENDATION
Recommendation
That the City Council receives this report and provides feedback on the possible creation of a public art development impact fee in Hayward.
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SUMMARY
Hayward’s Mural Art Program has been a point of pride for the City since its inception in 2009, however, budget constraints have prevented meaningful expansion of the program. On April 2, 2024, Council adopted a referral that directed staff to research and provide recommendations on a potential development impact fee and related program to support new public art in Hayward. Staff analyzed public art fees in Alameda, Santa Clara, and San Mateo County cities to determine industry best practices. Staff finds that 0.5 FTE are necessary to run the current program, with a potential need for additional staff resources if the program grows. To comply with the Mitigation Fee Act, Government Code section 66000 et seq., staff seeks Council’s approval to contract with a consultant to carry out a nexus study and continue with the development of a public art fee structure.
ATTACHMENTS
Attachment I Staff Report
Attachment II Bay Area Public Art Fees