Operations and Engineering Building

The current Marshall Street location is undersized for both staff and operations. Regulations at the local and state levels have increased minimum staffing levels over the past two-plus decades. CVSan has had to increase staffing levels to be in compliance with these new requirements and regulations. The number of CVSan staff members has grown by 210% since the current building located on Marshall Street was built in 1997. In addition to the staff growth experienced over the past 26 years, the new O&E building will be able to accommodate future staff growth for the next 50 years. As Castro Valley continues to grow, the new O&E building will be able to meet the community's needs. This is part of CVSan's responsibility for future planning.

As service and operational demands have increased over the past two decades, CVSan operations and equipment needs are larger than its current operating space permits. In addition, having the ability to do minor maintenance and service on CVSan vehicles on site will decrease costs of operations and ensure that rates are being put to best use.

CVSan already owns the property. In 2013, CVSan acquired the 73,000-square foot property located at the intersection of Castro Valley Boulevard and Center Street for $1,500,000. This property was formerly owned by the California Department of Transportation and was surplused by the State of California. Since its use by the California Department of Transportation, the property has been vacant and has become an eyesore to the community. The new O&E building will visually enhance the Center Street site by having native landscaping features for the community to enjoy. Both the Center Street and Marshall Street sites will be improved by relocating vehicle storage and maintenance out of street view.

CVSan staff currently operates out of two locations. The main office located on Marshall Street and a 5,000 square foot office space located on Patio Drive. In addition to accommodating current and future staff needs, the new O&E building will consolidate staff in one location and provide secure parking for CVSan’s vehicles that are parked at Patio Drive. This will lead to increased work efficiency and an overall decrease in operating costs, ensuring that our rates are being put to best use.

• CVSan O&E will consolidate operations creating greater organizational efficiency and lead to long term savings.
• CVSan O&E will ensure future sewer needs are met as Castro Valley continues to grow.
• CVSan O&E will visually enhance both Center Street and Marshall Street sites by relocating vehicle storage and maintenance out of street view.
• CVSan O&E will have educational features that will connect the building directly to the community.