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AGENDA
Thursday, January 22, 2026
7:00 P.M.
Michael K. Hannon, Mayor
Matthew Jorgens, Vice Mayor
Terrence Grindall, Council Member
Julie Del Catancio, Council Member
Eve Marie Little, Council Member
A.
ROLL CALL
B.
PRESENTATIONS
1. Commendation for Planning Commissioner Fitts's 40th anniversary on the Planning Commission
2. Introduction of an employee
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 January 8, 2026, City Council Minutes
2. Waive further reading and adopt an ordinance amending Section 17.18.030 of the Newark Municipal Code and adding Chapter 17.27 to the Newark Municipal Code to update the Newark affordable housing program and affordable housing requirements
3. Waive further reading and adopt an ordinance adding Chapter 5.45 of the Newark Municipal Code and adding Chapter 5.50 to the Newark Municipal Code to establish rent review and residential landlord and tenant relations requirements
4. Adopt a resolution approving the acceptance of State General Fund Grant Funds (Grant) for Jerry Raber Ash Street Park - Updated Playground and Park Furnishings (CIP No. 1407), approving the Project Information Form, and appointing the City Manager or his designee to execute documents as necessary to effectuate utilization of the Grant to complete the Project.
5. Approve the project specifications and adopt a resolution accepting the bid and awarding a construction contract to Villalobos & Associates, Inc. for the 2026 Curb, Gutter, Sidewalk Replacement Project (CIP No. CIPA10007.FY2026) and the 2026 Citywide Accessible Ramps Project (CIP No. CIPA10001.FY2026), for a combined not-to-exceed project authorization, and determine the projects to be categorically exempt from CEQA pursuant to CEQA Guidelines Section 15301
6. Approval of Audited Demands
7. Adopt a Resolution Amending the 2024–2026 Biennial Budget and Capital Improvement Plan to Increase Funding for the Silliman Aquatic Center (CIP No. 1291) and Silliman Activity Center (CIP No. 1375) Roof Replacement Projects
8. Adopt a resolution authorizing the City Manager to execute a second amendment to the contractual services agreement with CSW Struber Stroeh Engineering Group to increase the not to exceed amount by $198,435 for a new contract total of $1,212,932 for the Old Town Streetscape Improvements Project E.
PUBLIC HEARINGS
1. Hearing to Consider an Ordinance of the City Council of the City of Newark Amending Title 17 (Zoning) of the Newark Municipal Code to Amend Chapter 17.26,§17.26.040, Accessory Dwelling Units, Generally Affecting Development Standards for the Construction Of Accessory Dwelling Units and Junior Accessory Dwelling Units, and to Amend Chapter 17.45, §17.45.010, Residential Uses, Generally Affecting the Use Classification for Accessory Dwelling Units and Junior Accessory Dwelling Units F.
OTHER BUSINESS
1. Presentation of the 2025 Community Survey Results
2. Consider a resolution adopting an update to the January 2010 Climate Action Plan initial framework
3. Economic Development Update and Informational Report
4. Accept the Annual Comprehensive Financial Report (ACFR) for the period ending June 30, 2025.
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
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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. 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 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 [email protected]
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Senior Staff Members
David J. Benoun
City Manager
Lenka Hovorka
Assistant City Manager
Kristopher J. Kokotaylo
City Attorney
Steven Turner
Community Development Director
Edwin Miranda
CIO/Information Technology Director
Krysten Lee
Finance Director
Brittney Frye
Human Resources Director
Jonathan Arguello
Police Chief
Howard Young
Public Works Director
Nicholas Cuevas
Recreation and Community Services Director
Ryan Nishimoto
ACFD Deputy Chief
Roya Gonzalez
Strategic Initiatives Manager
Neetu Salwan
City Clerk
Colleen Lettire
Communications and Public Engagement Manager