103_02082024%20City%20Council%20Packet%20v1%20page%20numbers — Newark City Council, February 8, 2024

AGENDA
Thursday, February 8, 2024
7:00 P.M.

A. ROLL CALL
B. PRESENTATIONS

1. Introduction of employees

2. Commending John Mathews
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 January 25, 2024, minutes

3. Adopt a resolution approving an agreement with Ecamsecure, Inc. for the purchase of three mobile community police cameras

4. Motion accepting the Measure GG Transaction and Use Tax Oversight Committee Annual Report for Fiscal Year 2021-2022

5. Adopt a resolution approving amendments to the salary schedule adopted pursuant to Resolution No. 11608
E. PUBLIC HEARINGS
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
J. ADJOURNMENT

MEETING INFORMATION
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Council Meeting Access/Materials:

The agenda packet is available for review at Agendas and Minutes. The packet is typically posted to the City website the Friday before the meeting, but no later than 72 hours before the meeting.

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Pursuant to Government Code 54957.5, supplemental materials distributed less than 72 hours before this meeting, to a majority of the City Council, will be made available for public inspection at this meeting and will be posted at https://www.newark.org/departments/city-manager-s-office/agendas-minutes and will concurrently be made available for public inspection during regular business hours at the David W. Smith City Hall, 37101 Newark Boulevard, Newark CA. Materials prepared by City staff and distributed during the meeting are available for public inspection at the meeting or after the meeting if prepared by some other person. Documents related to closed session items or are exempt from disclosure will not be made available for public inspection. For those persons who require special accommodations, please contact the City Clerk at least two days prior to the meeting at City Clerk or 510-578-4266.

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Item B. 1.

DATE 02/08/2024
TO Honorable Mayor and City Council Members
FROM Sheila Harrington, City Clerk
SUBJECT Introduction of employees
The following employees will be introduced at the City Council meeting:

Nicholas Cuevas, Recreation and Community Services Director Thomas Dale and Justin Kim, Police Officers
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Item B. 2.

DATE 02/08/2024
TO Honorable Mayor and City Council Members
FROM Sheila Harrington, City Clerk
SUBJECT Commending John Mathews
Newark resident John Mathews suggested a catalytic converter labeling and serial number etching program to the City Council after his catalytic converter was stolen.

The Newark Police Department started a pilot program based upon Mr. Mathews suggestion and the Catalytic Converter Label Identification Program is now an element of the grant funded Newark Vehicle & Accessory Theft Prevention Program.

A commendation has been prepared to thank Mr. Mathews for his proactive and thoughtful solution that will aid in the deterrent and investigation of vehicle accessory thefts.

Attachments
Commendation
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COMMENDATION

COMMENDING JOHN MATHEWS
WHEREAS, JOHN MATHEWS is a Newark resident and has been since 2000; and WHEREAS, JOHN MATHEWS was a victim of catalytic converter theft; and WHEREAS, on January 20, 2023, JOHN MATHEWS reached out to the Newark City Council with a suggestion for a catalytic converter labeling and serial number etching program; and WHEREAS, the Newark Police Department started a pilot program based upon JOHN MATHEWS’ recommendation; and
WHEREAS, the Catalytic Converter Label Identification Program is now an element of the grant funded Newark Vehicle & Accessory Theft Prevention Program; NOW, THEREFORE, I, Michael Hannon, Mayor of the City of Newark, on behalf of the Newark City Council, do hereby commend

JOHN MATHEWS
for his proactive and thoughtful solution that will aid in the deterring and investigation of vehicle accessory thefts.

IN WITNESS THEREOF, I have hereunto set forth my hand and caused the Official Seal of the City of Newark, State of California, to be affixed this Eighth Day of February, Two Thousand Twenty-four.

Michael Hannon
Mayor
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Item D. 1.

DATE 02/08/2024
TO Honorable Mayor and City Council Members
FROM Krysten Lee, Finance Director
SUBJECT Approval of Audited Demands
Attachments
Audited Demands 01.11.24
Audited Demands 01.18.24
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Item D. 2.

DATE 02/08/2024
TO Honorable Mayor and City Council Members
FROM Sheila Harrington, City Clerk
SUBJECT Approval of January 25, 2024, minutes
Attachments
Minutes
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City of Newark | Newark City Council
Mayor Michael K. Hannon | Vice Mayor Luis L. Freitas | Council Members: Maria “Sucy” Collazo, Mike Bucci, and Matthew Jorgens

Draft Minutes
Thursday, January 25, 2024
7:00 P.M.

A. ROLL CALL
Mayor Hannon called the meeting to order at 7:00 p.m. Vice Mayor Freitas, Council Members Bucci, Collazo, and Jorgens were present.

B. PRESENTATIONS

1. Introduction of employee(s)
Mayor Hannon introduced Facilities Supervisor Gus Perez and Maintenance Supervisor Nicholas Icasiano.

2. Commendation for Saketh Srikantha Science Fair STEM Winner Mayor Hannon presented a commendation to Saketh Srikantha for his wave danger detection science fair project.

Mr. Srikantha shared details on his project.

Forrest Williams, Santa Clara Valley Science and Engineering Fair Association Board Member stated the community value of science fairs.

C. PUBLIC COMMENT
No one from the public requested to speak.

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D. CONSENT CALENDAR
Council Member Bucci moved, Council Member Collazo seconded, to approve Consent Calendar items D.1 to D.5, that the resolutions be numbered consecutively, and that reading of the titles suffice for adoption. The motion passed, 5 AYES.

1. Approval of Audited Demands

2. Approval of January 11, 2024 minutes

3. Adopt a resolution approving the Contractual Services Agreement with Sable Computer Inc., dba KIS for a Cybersecurity Platform that provides 24x7 Security Operations
Resolution No.11609

4. Adopt a resolution approving the Contractual Services Agreement with DLT Solutions, LLC for the renewal of AutoCAD Civil3D licensing Resolution No. 11610

5. Adopt a resolution to authorize the City Manager to execute the Affordable Housing Loan Agreement and all related loan documents to effectuate the approval of the $2,765,000 funding award for a senior affordable housing project at 37660 Timber Street. Exempt from CEQA Review per CEQA Guidelines Section 15061(b)(3)
Resolution No. 11611
E. PUBLIC HEARINGS

1. Public Hearing to consider adopting a resolution approving a plan of finance for the issuance of revenue bonds by the California Municipal Finance Authority to finance and refinance a 79-unit qualified residential rental project for low income seniors located at 37660 Timber Street.

Resolution No. 11612
City Manager Benoun stated that state law requires the City to hold a TEFRA public hearing to receive public comment for the issuance of tax-exempt bonds.

The City committed $8 million from the Affordable Housing Impact Fee and Measure A1 funds towards this project.

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Senior Planner Lopez provided an overview of Eden Housing’s low-income, 75- unit residential rental project for seniors at 37660 Timber Street. The City Council approved the entitlements in 2021. Construction is expected to be completed by August of 2026.

Jared Suzuki, California Municipal Finance Authority, Financial Advisor stated that the City of Newark has no legal nor financial obligation for the issuance of the bonds. This is a private loan between the borrower and their bank.

In response to Council Member Bucci, Mr. Suzuki stated the City has no legal nor financial obligation if the loan defaulted.

City Attorney Kokotaylo stated that the City will have a recording against the property and priority to retain it’s contribution should a default occur.

Jon Goetz, Meyers Nave, via Zoom, stated that the City has transferee rights and the ability to cure loans if a default occurred. He noted that defaults in affordable housing projects in California are very rare.

Mayor Hannon opened the public hearing at 7:29 p.m.

No one requested to speak.

Mayor Hannon closed the public hearing at 7:30 p.m.

Council Member Bucci moved, Council Member Jorgen seconded to adopt a resolution approving a plan of finance for the issuance of revenue bonds by the California Municipal Finance Authority in an aggregate principal amount not to exceed $50,000,000 to finance and refinance a qualified residential rental project for the benefit of Timber Street Investors, L.P., and Eden Housing, Inc., or an affiliate thereof, and certain other matters relating thereto. The motion passed, 5 AYES.

F. OTHER BUSINESS

1. Adopt a resolution amending the 2022-2024 Biennial Budget and Capital Improvement Plan for the Fiscal Year 2024 Capital Improvement Plan budget Packet Page 20
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rollovers
Resolution No. 11613
Council Member Collazo and Vice Mayor Freitas each announced that they would recuse from this item due to property ownership conflicts of interest.

They each left the Council Chambers.

City Manager Benoun gave the staff report recommending approval. After the posting of the agenda, the resolution and attachment were updated due to errors discovered by staff. (Memo explaining edits on file with City Clerk.) No one from the public requested to speak.

Council Member Bucci moved, Council Member Jorgens seconded to adopt a resolution, as revised, amending the 2022-2024 biennial Budget and Capital Improvement Plan for Fiscal year 2024 Capital Improvement Plan Rollovers.

The motion passed, 3 AYES, 2 RECUSED.

Council Member Collazo and Vice Mayor Freitas returned to the Council Chambers.

2. General Overview of the Capital Improvement Plan and majority of projects City Manager Benoun stated that items F.2 through F.7 were informational and were separated to allow for City Council Member recusals. Staff will draft the Capital Improvement Plan (CIP) based on City Council and Executive Team feedback. The draft CIP will be presented to the City Council in April.

City Engineer Imai gave the presentation including an overview of the CIP Process, selection methodology, funding summary ($9.3 million Gas Tax Funds, $1.5 million Capital Funds, $4.2 million Impact Fees, outside funding from transportation and other grant funds – approximately $46.5 million of projects were submitted for consideration), projects submitted for consideration, and next steps.

Mayor Hannon provided a number of suggestions for staff to consider when drafting the CIP.

No one requested to speak.

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Informational item, no action requested.

3. Overview of the Capital Improvement Plan related to Old Town PDA Streetscape Improvements
Council Member Collazo and Vice Mayor Freitas each announced that they would recuse from this item due to property ownership conflicts of interest.

They each left the Council Chambers.

City Engineer Imai gave the staff report stating that $6,000,000 is needed to complete the project.

No one requested to speak.