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AGENDA
Thursday, November 14, 2024
7:00 P.M.
A.
ROLL CALL
B.
PRESENTATIONS
1. Introduction of employee(s)
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 24, 2024, minutes
3. Adopt a resolution approving and authorizing the City Manager to execute the purchase order with LC Action Police Supply for the purchase of patrol rifles and accessories in the amount not to exceed $73,000.00 and approving a budget amendment
4. Adopt a resolution approving and authorizing the acceptance of the 2024-2025 Selective Traffic Enforcement Program (STEP) federal grant through the State of California Office of Traffic Safety (OTS) and to amend the 2024-2026 Biennial Budget
5. Adopt a resolution authorizing the City Manager to execute a Purchase Order with GovConnection, Inc. for replacement computers in an amount not-to-exceed $200,000 and amend the 2024-2026 Biennial Budget and Capital Improvement Plan for Fiscal Year 2025
6. Adopt a resolution approving the First Amendment to the Contractual Services Agreement (CSA) with Government Technology Group, LLC (GTG) to continue assistance with broadband initiatives
7. Adopt a resolution to approve the Third Amendment to the Contractual Services Agreement with ClientFirst Technology Consulting Group, LLC for technology consulting services and authorize a budget amendment to the 2024-2026 Biennial Budget and Capital Improvement Plan
8. Adopt a resolution authorizing an increase to the solid waste collection, recycling, and organics services maximum rates for Calendar Year 2025
9. Adopt a resolution approving purchase of a replacement front line fire engine (pumper) from Golden State Fire Apparatus, Inc. and authorize the City Manager to enter into a five-year Master Lease-Purchase Agreement with PNC Bank, National Association
10. Adopt a resolution approving an amendment to the Contractual Services Agreement with SNG & Associates, Inc. for Engineering Division Support Services
11. Adopt a resolution accepting work with G. Bortolotto & Company, Inc. for FY 2023 Asphalt Concrete Street Overlay Program, Project 1300
12. Adopt a resolution amending the compensation plan for certain positions in the exempt service employee group to amend the Temporary Classifications Schedule of Hourly Rate Ranges in conformance with California Code of Regulations, Title 2, Section 570.5 E.
PUBLIC HEARINGS
1. Public Hearing and adopt a resolution amending the Master Fee Schedule (MFS) for Fiscal Year 2025 to reflect updated fees F.
OTHER BUSINESS
1. Adopt resolutions for: 1) adopting the conceptual plan and project priority listings for Lakeshore Park as part of the Citywide Parks Master Plan; 2) adopting the conceptual plan and project priority listings for Jerry Raber Ash Street Park as part of the Citywide Parks Master Plan; 3) adopting the conceptual plan and project priority listings for Cedar Linear Park as part of the Citywide Parks Master Plan; and 4) adopting the conceptual plan and project priority listings for remaining parks as part of the Citywide Parks Master Plan and approving the non-park specific updates to the Citywide Parks Master Plan
2. Resolution approving an amendment to the Employment Agreement with City Manager David J. Benoun to serve as City Manager, approving an amendment to the Compensation and Benefit Plan for the Management, Supervisory and Professional Employee Group, approving an amendment to the City's salary schedule in conformance with California Code of Regulations, Title 2, Section 570.5, and approving an amendment to the 2024-2026 Biennial Budget and Capital Improvement Plan 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
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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Zoom will no longer be available for public participation unless required by Assembly Bill 2449. Should a Council Member or the Mayor attend the meeting via Zoom pursuant to Assembly Bill 2449, then the Webinar ID No. 893 7072 8348 will be activated. The Mayor will make an announcement at the beginning of the meeting that the City will be allowing public comment via Zoom. Raise your virtual hand to notify the City Clerk that you would like to speak during the item that you wish to speak on.
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