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AGENDA
Thursday, October 24, 2024
7:00 P.M.
A.
ROLL CALL
B.
PRESENTATIONS
1. Commending Newark Days 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 October 10, 2024, minutes
3. Adopt a resolution reappointing Lori Bogisich to the Planning Commission
4. Adopt a resolution approving a fourth amendment to the Contractual Services Agreement with Orion Security to provide Security Guard Services and amend the 2024-2026 Biennial Budget and Capital Improvement Plan for FY 2025
5. Adopt a resolution authorizing the City Manager to execute Task Order No. 3 with Consor North America, Inc. for additional design services for the Central Avenue Overpass, Project 1014 and approving an amendment to the biennial budget and capital improvement plan
6. Waive further reading, conduct a second reading by title only, and adopt an ordinance adding Newark Municipal Code Chapter 5.42, "Tobacco Retailers," to Title 5 of the Newark Municipal Code E.
PUBLIC HEARINGS
F.
OTHER BUSINESS
1. Introductory presentation of background and non-project specific overarching considerations of the draft Parks Master Plan Update
2. Presentation of Lakeshore Park for the Parks Master Plan Update
3. Presentation of Jerry Raber Ash Street Park for the Parks Master Plan Update
4. Presentation of Cedar Linear Park for the Parks Master Plan Update
5. Presentation of specific parks as part of the Parks Master Plan Update
6. Adopt resolutions for Establishment of a Section 115 Trust through the Public Agency Retirement Services (PARS) Post-Employment Benefits Trust Program and Amendment of the 2024-2026 Biennial Budget and Capital Improvement Plan
7. Provide Input Regarding Proposed Updates to the Master Fee Schedule Based on the Cost of Services Study G.
CITY MANAGER UPDATES
H.
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.
I.
CLOSED SESSION
1. Conference with Real Property Negotiators (Pursuant to Government Code Section 54956.8) Property: Stevenson Boulevard, Newark, CA 94560. APNs: 537-850-7-1, 537-850-8, 537-850-10, 537-850-11-3 City Negotiators: David Benoun, Steven Turner and Craig Bettencourt Negotiating Parties: Seamus O’Connor and David Bider
Under Negotiation: Review of Price and Terms
2. Closed Session pursuant to Government Code Section 54957, Public Employee Performance Evaluation, Title: City Manager
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
MEETING INFORMATION
Members of the public may attend the meeting in person, watch online, or watch on Cable Channel 26. The ability to observe online or Cable Channel 26 is predicated on those technologies being available and functioning without technical difficulties. Should those platforms not be available, or become non-functioning, or should the City Council otherwise encounter technical difficulties that make those platforms unavailable, the City Council will proceed with business in person unless otherwise prohibited by law.
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How to submit written Public Comment:
Send an email to
City Clerk
by 3:00 p.m. the day of the meeting. Please identify the agenda item number in the subject line of your email. Emails will be compiled into one file and will be distributed to the City Council before the meeting.
No question shall be asked of a council member, city staff, or an audience member except through the Mayor. No person shall interrupt the meeting. Any person who refuses to carry out instructions given by the Mayor for the purpose of maintaining order may be guilty of an infraction and may result in removal from the meeting.
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.
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.
Executive Team Members
David J. Benoun
City Manager
Lenka Hovorka
Assistant City Manager
Kristopher J. Kokotaylo
City Attorney
Steven Turner
Community Development Director
Jonathan Arguello
Police Chief
Edwin Miranda
CIO/Information Technology Director
Howard Young
Public Works Director
Cathreene Ingham-Watters
Human Resources Director
Krysten Lee
Finance Director
Ryan Nishimoto
ACFD Deputy Chief
Nicholas Cuevas
, Recreation and Community Services Director