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AGENDA
Thursday, September 14, 2023
7:00 P.M.
A.
ROLL CALL
B.
PRESENTATIONS
1. Proclamation for Newark Days
2. Proclaiming September as National Preparedness Month
3. Commending the Deaf Plus Adult Community
4. Introduction of employee(s)
5. Presentation of Certificates of Appreciation for the Senior Advisory Committee 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 July 27, 2023, minutes
3. Report on administrative actions during August recess
4. Adopt a resolution accepting completion of Smith Avenue Sinkhole Repairs, Project No. 1358, by Mountain Cascade, Inc., terminating emergency contracting actions pursuant to Public Contract Code Section 22050 and amending the 2022-2024 Biennial Budget for Fiscal Year 2024; exempt from CEQA review per CEQA Guidelines Section 15301
5. Adopt a resolution approving side letter agreements to the Memorandum of Understanding with the Newark Association of Miscellaneous Employees (NAME) and to the Memorandum of Understanding with the Newark Police Association (NPA) to provide that NPA serve as the sole and exclusive bargaining representative for the Vehicle Abatement Officer classification.
E.
PUBLIC HEARINGS
1. Public Hearing to consider approval of a Resolution finding the project exempt from further environmental review pursuant to CEQA and approving a Design Review, Minor Use Permit, and Vesting Tentative Map for a 76-unit residential development located at 38600 Cedar Boulevard (APNs 92A-2585-12-1, 92A-2585-31).
F.
OTHER BUSINESS
1. Presentation of programs and services delivered by the City of Newark's Clark W. Redeker Newark Senior Center and adopt a resolution approving the revised guidelines and procedures for the Senior Citizen Standing Advisory Committee.
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.
1. Adopt a resolution approving the Mayor's appointment to the Senior Citizen Standing Advisory Committee H.
CITY MANAGER UPDATES
I.
CLOSED SESSION
1. Closed session for conference with Labor Negotiators pursuant to California Government Code Section 54957.6. Agency designated representatives: City Manager Benoun, Assistant City Manager Hovorka, Human Resources Director Ingham-Watters, and Labor Attorney; Employee Group: the Newark Police Association J.
ADJOURNMENT
MEETING INFORMATION
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