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AGENDA
Thursday, July 13, 2023
7:00 P.M.
A.
ROLL CALL
B.
PRESENTATIONS
1. Introduction of employee(s)
2. Proclamation for the Portuguese Fraternal Society of America Council No. 16 Holy Ghost Festival C.
PUBLIC COMMENT
The public is invited to address the City Council on any item not listed on the agenda. Public Comments are generally limited to 5 minutes per speaker. Please note that State law prohibits the Council from acting on non-agenda items.
D.
CONSENT CALENDAR
Consent Calendar items are considered to be routine and may be approved by one motion. There will be no separate discussion on these items unless there is a request by a Council Member, a staff member, or a member of the public to remove an item for separate discussion and action.
1. Approval of Audited Demands
2. Approval of June 22, 2023, minutes
3. Adopt resolutions: (1) authorizing the deletion of one full-time equivalent Aquatic Activities Specialist and the addition of one full-time equivalent Aquatics Coordinator to the 2022-2024 Biennial Budget and Capital Improvement Plan for Fiscal Year 2024; (2) amending Resolution No. 2505, Employee Classification Plan, to add the class specification of City Engineer; amending the Compensation and Benefit Plan for the Management, Supervisory, and Professional Employee Group to add the classification of City Engineer and assign salary range 20; authorizing the deletion of one full-time equivalent Assistant City Engineer and the addition of one full-time equivalent City Engineer to the 2022-2024 Biennial Budget and Capital Improvement Plan for Fiscal Year 2024; and approving an amendment to the City's salary schedule in conformance with California Code of Regulations, Title 2, Section 570.5; (3) authorizing the addition of one full-time equivalent Senior Street Maintenance Worker to the 2022-2024 Biennial Budget and Capital Improvement Plan for Fiscal Year 2024; (4) amending the Compensation and Benefit Plan for the Management, Supervisory, and Professional Employee Group to add the classification of Maintenance Supervisor and assign salary steps; authorizing the addition of one full-time equivalent Maintenance Supervisor to the 2022-2024 Biennial Budget and Capital Improvement Plan for Fiscal Year 2024; and approving an amendment to the City's salary schedule in conformance with California Code of Regulations, Title 2, Section 570.5; and (5) amending Resolution No. 2505, Employee Classification Plan, to add the class specification of Facilities Supervisor; amending the Compensation and Benefit Plan for the Management, Supervisory, and Professional Employee Group to add the classification of Facilities Supervisor and assign salary steps; authorizing the addition of one full-time equivalent Facilities Supervisor to the 2022-2024 Biennial Budget and Capital Improvement Plan for Fiscal Year 2024; and approving an amendment to the City's salary schedule in conformance with California Code of Regulations, Title 2, Section 570.5
4. Adopt a resolution authorizing the City Manager to execute a Contractual Services Agreement with LPC Services, Inc. for pest control services for City facilities
5. Adopt a resolution authorizing the City Manager to execute a Contractual Services Agreement with Applied Landscape Materials, Inc., to install engineered wood fiber material to all City-owned playgrounds
6. Adopt a resolution authorizing the City Manager to execute an agreement with Alameda County for participation in the Alameda County Urban County Community Development Block Grant Program and authorize an amendment to the 2022-2024 Biennial Budget and Capital Improvement Plan for Fiscal Year 2024.
7. Waive full reading, conduct second reading by title only, and adopt an ordinance repealing and replacing Chapter 3.04, “Purchasing System” of Title 3 “Revenue and Finance” of the Newark Municipal Code in its entirety
8. Waive full reading, conduct second reading by title only, and adopt an ordinance adding Chapter 3.05, “Informal Bid Procedures” to Title 3 “Revenue and Finance” of the Newark Municipal Code
9. Adopt a resolution to approve an amendment to Contractual Services Agreement with Patrick Ibarra dba The Mejorando Group to complete employee training services and approve a budget amendment to the 2022-2024 Biennial Budget and Capital Improvement Plan for Fiscal Year 2024.
10. Adopt a Resolution authorizing the City Manager to execute an agreement with All City Management Services, Inc. to provide Crossing Guard Services for the Newark Unified School District and amend the 2022-2024 Biennial Budget and Capital Improvement Plan.
E.
PUBLIC HEARINGS
1. Hearing to consider adopting a resolution to confirm the diagram and assessments and to levy and collect assessments in conjunction with Landscaping and Lighting District Nos. 1, 2, 4, 6, 7, 10, 11, 13, 15, 16, 17, 18 and 19 F.
OTHER BUSINESS
G.
CITY COUNCIL MATTERS
City Council Members report on attendance at intergovernmental agency meetings, conferences, and seminars since the last meeting. City Council Members may also announce upcoming events and coordinate attendance; report on local events attended since the last meeting; and make brief comments on issues of concern.
H.
CITY MANAGER UPDATES
I.
CLOSED SESSION
1. Conference with legal counsel - Existing Litigation
Pursuant to California Government Code Section 54956.9(d)(1) Name of Case: Horst, Joshua v. City of Newark (Workers' Compensation Appeals Board Number ADJ16393743)
2. Conference with legal counsel - Existing Litigation
Pursuant to California Government Code Section 54956.9(d)(1) Name of Case: Saunders, Jeff v. City of Newark (Workers' Compensation Appeals Board Number ADJ9328008)
3. Closed session for conference with Labor Negotiator pursuant to California Government Code Section 54957.6. Agency Designated Representative: Mayor Hannon, Unrepresented employee: City Manager Benoun J.
ADJOURNMENT
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