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AGENDA
Thursday, November 13, 2025
7:00 P.M.
Michael K. Hannon, Mayor
Eve Marie Little, Vice Mayor
Matthew Jorgens, Council Member
Terrence Grindall, Council Member
Julie Del Catancio, Council Member
A.
ROLL CALL
B.
PRESENTATIONS
1. Sikh American Awareness and Appreciation Month
2. Introduction of Employees
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 23, 2025, special meeting minutes
3. Approval of October 23, 2025, regular meeting minutes
4. Adopt a resolution approving and authorizing the acceptance of the 2025-2026 Selective Traffic Enforcement Program (STEP) federal grant through the State of California Office of Traffic Safety (OTS) and amending the 2024-2026 Biennial Budget
5. Adopt a resolution authorizing the City Manager to execute Amendment No. 1 to Contractual Services Agreement No. C23071 with CSW Struber Stroeh Engineering Group to increase the not to exceed amount by $117,279 for a new contract total of $1,014,497.
6. Adopt a resolution authorizing an increase to the solid waste, recycling, and organics collection and processing services maximum rates for Calendar Year 2026
7. Waive further reading and adopt an ordinance repealing Section 15.04.030 of Title 15 "Buildings and Construction" of the Newark Municipal Code in order to conform to the updates in the 2025 building standards code that are adopted E.
PUBLIC HEARINGS
F.
OTHER BUSINESS
1. Adopt a resolution amending the 2024-2026 Biennial Budget and Capital Improvement Plan to add capital improvement projects
2. Adopt a resolution amending the 2024–2026 Biennial Budget and Capital Improvement Plan to reinstate Capital Project No. 1366 – Thornton Avenue Pavement Overlay Phase 1 (Interstate 880 to Olive Street)
3. Adopt a resolution amending the 2024-2026 Biennial Budget and Capital Improvement Plan to add the Newark Community Park All Abilities Play Area Project
4. Adopt a resolution amending the 2024-2026 Biennial Budget and Capital Improvement Plan to Update the Strategic Priority Areas 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. 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.
How to view the meeting remotely:
Livestream online at YouTube:
https://www.youtube.com/@cityofnewark3077/streams
Copy/paste the YouTube URL into your browser if the link does not automatically open.
Cable Channel 26 - if the meeting does not broadcast live, please contact your service provider and request the City of Newark channel lineup.
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.com pursuant to Assembly Bill 2449, then the Webinar ID:
820
5771 9291
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.newarkca.gov/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.
Mission Statement
It is our mission to serve and partner with our community to continually enhance the quality of life of everyone in Newark.
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
Brittney Frye
Human Resources Director
Krysten Lee
Finance Director
Ryan Nishimoto
ACFD Deputy Chief
Nicholas Cuevas
, Recreation and Community Services Director