AGENDA and NOTICE
Special Meeting
Thursday, March 26, 2026
5:30 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. Commending Catalina Farias
2. Commending Juli Borrego
3. Proclaiming March 2026 as Celebrating Senior Nutrition Programs and Their Efforts to End the Wait Month
4. Proclaiming Government Finance Professionals Week (March 23–27, 2026)
5. Presentation of 2025 CPRS Award of Excellence to the City of Newark
6. Work Session for 2026-2028 Biennial Budget
C. ADJOURNMENT
1 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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Mission Statement
It is our mission to serve and partner with our community to continually enhance the quality of life of everyone in Newark.
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
Neetu Salwan
City Clerk
Ryan Nishimoto
ACFD Deputy Chief
Colleen Lettire
Communications and Public Engagement Manager
Roya Gonzalez
Recreation and Community Services Interim Director
Strategic Initiatives Manager
2 Item B. 1.
DATE 03/26/2026
TO Honorable Mayor and City Council Members
FROM Neetu Salwan, City Clerk
SUBJECT Commending Catalina Farias
Catalina Farias, born March 7, 1924, just celebrated her 102nd birthday. A commendation has been prepared, and Ms. Farias will be at the meeting to accept it.
Attachments
Commendation
COMMENDING CATALINA FARIAS
102ND BIRTHDAY
WHEREAS, Catalina Flores Farias, born in 1924, has been a cherished member of the Newark community and a proud resident of over 77 years since 1949; and on the occasion of her 102nd birthday, we celebrate her remarkable life, enduring spirit, and decades of dedication to family and community; and WHEREAS, Catalina’s parents, Teodosio and Petra Flores, were early Newark residents who settled in the community in the 1940s on Walnut Street, contributing to the early growth and history of the city; and
WHEREAS, Catalina’s parents were among the first parishioners of the original St. Edward Catholic Church located on Sycamore Street. Catalina herself became a devoted parishioner of over 70 years, continuing the family’s deep connection to the church and faith community that has supported generations of families in Newark; and
WHEREAS, throughout her life Catalina developed a deep love of gardening, working with Mrs.
Patterson at Ardenwood Historic Farm and at Naka Niles Nursery in Fremont. Catalina recalls traveling with her sister Emma to the hills that are now part of Coyote Hills Regional Park, where they used bay water to plant saplings along the hillsides, contributing to the landscape enjoyed by residents today; and WHEREAS, Catalina’s father served as a foreman supervising agricultural laborers in Newark through the Bracero Program, a federal initiative that brought Mexican workers to California during World War II, and these workers were housed on the upper floor of the historic Knotty Pine restaurant in Newark, where Catalina would later meet her husband; and
WHEREAS, Catalina and her husband, Manuel Farias, bought their home in Newark in the 1960s, where they raised seven children, all of whom attended and graduated from Newark public schools; and WHEREAS, Catalina’s legacy continues through her eleven grandchildren and eleven greatgrandchildren, six of whom are, or will be, graduates of Newark Unified School District, reflecting the family’s enduring connection to the Newark community.
NOW, THEREFORE, I, Michael K. Hannon, Mayor of the City of Newark, on behalf of the Newark City Council, do hereby commend
CATALINA FARIAS
on the occasion of her 102nd birthday and recognize her lifelong contributions, her deep roots in Newark’s history, and the lasting legacy she has created through her family and community.
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 Twenty-sixth Day of March, Two Thousand Twenty -six.
MICHAEL K. HANNON
Mayor
Item B. 2.
DATE 03/26/2026
TO Honorable Mayor and City Council Members
FROM Neetu Salwan, City Clerk
SUBJECT Commending Juli Borrego
Juli Borrego is a librarian at Lincoln Elementary School in Newark and has been instrumental in running the district-wide Young Authors program. Ms. Borrego is currently celebrating a milestone 31 years of service. A commendation has been prepared, and Ms. Borrego will be at the meeting to accept it.
Attachments
Commendation
COMMENDATION
COMMENDING JULI BORREGO
WHEREAS, JULI BORREGO has lived in the City of Newark since 1984 and began volunteering at Lincoln Elementary School in 1986 when her son started kindergarten; and WHEREAS, JULI BORREGO applied for a library position and was hired at Lincoln Elementary in 1994; and
WHEREAS, JULI BORREGO, inspired by her love of books, started the Young Author Program in 1995 with the help of a Lincoln Elementary parent. Over the years, she has organized over 30 authors to visit the school; these authors encouraged students to use their voices to write books; and
WHEREAS, the Lincoln Young Author Program has inspired over 1,200 students to write books since its inception; approximately 600 books written by Lincoln students have been added to the Newark Public Library as part of their collection; and WHEREAS, in 2018, JULI BORREGO, applied for and received her first grant from the Newark Betterment Corporation to fund the Young Author Program district wide, allowing all Newark schools the opportunity to successfully run the program and giving thousands of students the opportunity to write books; and
WHEREAS, in addition to managing the Young Author Program, JULI BORREGO created a virtual library during the pandemic for students to access 150 books from home, served on the Parents and Lincoln Staff (PALS) Board, ran over 60 book fairs, co-produced the Talent Show, and assisted with the Turkey Trot and Read-a-Thon; NOW, THEREFORE, I, Michael K. Hannon, Mayor of the City of Newark, on behalf of the Newark City Council, do hereby commend
JULI BORREGO
for her over 31 years of library service and thank her for sharing her love of books with children and giving them the opportunity to express their creativity through writing.
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 Twenty-sixth Day of March, Two Thousand Twenty-six.
MICHAEL K. HANNON
Mayor
Item B. 3.
DATE 03/26/2026
TO Honorable Mayor and City Council Members
FROM Neetu Salwan, City Clerk
SUBJECT Proclaiming March 2026 as Celebrating Senior Nutrition Programs and Their Efforts to End the Wait Month
Meals on Wheels has provided nutritious meals, wellness checks, and social interaction to seniors and homebound individuals with mobility issues since 1972. A proclamation has been prepared and Program Manager Tammy Duran with Meals on Wheels will be at the meeting to receive it.
Attachments
Proclamation No. 1979
PROCLAMATION NO. 1979
MARCH 2026 AS CELEBRATING SENIOR NUTRITION PROGRAMS
AND THEIR EFFORTS TO END THE WAIT MONTH
WHEREAS, on March 22, 1972, President Nixon signed into law a measure amending the Older Americans Act of 1965 to include a national public-private nutrition program for individuals 60 years and older; and
WHEREAS, for over five decades, this landmark law has supported our nation’s seniors and helped to fund community-based organizations – like Meals on Wheels – and it is still the only federal program designed specifically to meet the nutritional and social needs of older adults; and WHEREAS, in 2025, SOS Meals on Wheels delivered 15,235 meals to 82 homebound seniors in Newark, helping seniors maintain their health and independence; and WHEREAS, volunteers are the backbone of SOS Meals on Wheels programs in Newark, delivering nutritious meals to seniors and individuals with disabilities who are at significant risk of hunger and isolation with caring concern and attention to their welfare; and
WHEREAS, SOS Meals on Wheels programs in Newark offer a powerful opportunity for social connection for hundreds of seniors to help combat the negative health effects and economic consequences of loneliness and isolation; and
WHEREAS, SOS Meals on Wheels programs in Newark deserve recognition for the heroic contributions and essential services they provide amid times of economic hardship, natural disasters, and other emergencies; and WHEREAS, the senior population is substantially increasing, and action is needed now to support local Meals on Wheels programs through federal, state and local funding; volunteering; donations; and raising awareness to ensure these vital services can continue to be delivered for years to come; and WHEREAS, nearly 14 million seniors are threatened by or experience hunger, 56% of seniors are lonely, and 1 in 3 Meals on Wheels programs has a waitlist with seniors waiting on average four months for vital meals; and
WHEREAS, Meals on Wheels programs from across the country are joining together for the End the Wait campaign this March and beyond to celebrate their collective success and to generate the support needed to ensure these critical programs can continue.
NOW, THEREFORE, I, Michael K. Hannon, Mayor of the City of Newark, on behalf of the Newark City Council, do hereby proclaim March 2026 as
MARCH 2026 AS CELEBRATING SENIOR NUTRITION PROGRAMS
AND THEIR EFFORTS TO END THE WAIT MONTH
and urge every community member to take this month to honor our senior nutrition programs, the individuals they serve, and the volunteers who care for them and recognize the Older Americans Act Nutrition Program and Meals on Wheels programs for their heroic efforts to End the Wait and help combat senior hunger and isolation in America.
IN WITNESS THEREOF, I have hereunto set forth my hand and caused the Official Seal of the City of Newark to be affixed this Twenty-sixth Day of March, Two Thousand Twenty-six.
MICHAEL K. HANNON
Mayor
Item B. 4.
DATE 03/26/2026
TO Honorable Mayor and City Council Members
FROM Neetu Salwan, City Clerk
SUBJECT Proclaiming Government Finance Professionals Week (March 23–27, 2026)
The week of March 23-27, 2026, has been designated as Government Finance Professionals Week by the California Society of Municipal Finance Officers (CSMFO), honoring public agency finance teams for ensuring stewardship of public funds, transparency, budgetary management, and regulatory compliance. A proclamation has been prepared, and Finance staff will be at the meeting to receive it.
Attachments
Proclamation 1965 Finance Professionals Week
PROCLAMATION NO. 1965
PROCLAIMING GOVERNMENT FINANCE PROFESSIONALS WEEK
March 23 – 27, 2026
WHEREAS, the California Society of Municipal Finance Officers (CSMFO) is the state’s leading professional organization dedicated to promoting excellence in financial management for California’s local governments; and
WHEREAS, government finance professionals serve cities, counties, special districts, and joint powers authorities by ensuring transparency, accountability, and responsible stewardship of public funds; and
WHEREAS, these professionals manage complex municipal operations—including budgeting, capital improvement programming, investments, debt administration, payroll, procurement, grants, and financial reporting—in compliance with Governmental Accounting Standards Board (GASB) standards and applicable state and federal regulations; and
WHEREAS, the City of Newark Finance Department has earned multiple consecutive years of national recognition for excellence in both its Annual Comprehensive Financial Report (ACFR) and Operating Budget, including awards from the Government Finance Officers Association (GFOA), reflecting adherence to nationally recognized best practices; and WHEREAS, the City has received consistent clean (unmodified) independent audit opinions, demonstrating strong internal controls, fiscal discipline, and regulatory compliance; and WHEREAS, California’s fiscal framework—including Proposition 13, Propositions 218 and 26, the Gann Appropriations Limit, CalPERS obligations, economic cycles, and evolving regulatory mandates—requires disciplined planning, sound analysis, and prudent long-term forecasting; and WHEREAS, the City of Newark Finance Department works collaboratively across all departments to safeguard public resources, support informed City Council policy decisions, and promote the efficient delivery of essential public services;
NOW, THEREFORE, I, Michael K. Hannon, Mayor of the City of Newark, on behalf of the Newark City Council, do hereby proclaim the last week of March, as
GOVERNMENT FINANCE PROFESSIONALS WEEK
in the City of Newark and call upon the community to recognize and celebrate the dedication, integrity, and expertise of government finance professionals whose stewardship strengthens fiscal sustainability and enhances the quality of life for all who live and work in Newark.
IN WITNESS WHEREOF, I have hereunto set my hand and caused the Official Seal of the City of Newark to be affixed this Twenty-sixth day of March, Two Thousand Twenty-six.
MICHAEL K. HANNON
Mayor
Item B. 5.
DATE 03/26/2026
TO Honorable Mayor and City Council Members
FROM Jessennia Taimani, Recreation and Community Services Supervisor I
SUBJECT Presentation of 2025 CPRS Award of Excellence to the City of Newark
The City of Newark has been selected as a recipient of the 2025 California Park and Recreation Society (CPRS) Award of Excellence in the Marketing and Communications category for Community in Color: Connecting the City of Newark Through Art. The CPRS Awards of Excellence program recognizes outstanding achievements by parks and recreation agencies that demonstrate innovation, community impact, and leadership within the profession.
The Community in Color project was recognized for its effective use of visual storytelling and design to promote community identity, cultural diversity, and civic pride.
The project was designed by Recreation Coordinator, Katie Fuerte, whose work supported the City’s vision of strengthening community connections through public art and communications efforts.
Leah Martinez, Treasurer for CPRS will formally present the award and recognize the City of Newark for this achievement.
Item B. 6.
DATE 03/26/2026
TO Honorable Mayor and City Council Members
FROM Krysten Lee, Finance Director
SUBJECT Work Session for 2026-2028 Biennial Budget
The City is currently developing the 2026–2028 Biennial Budget and Capital Improvement Plan (CIP). As part of this process, staff will provide a presentation to the City Council on the budget framework, including an initial look at the proposed biennial budget for the next two fiscal years and the City’s long-term fiscal outlook.
This first work session will include an overview of the City’s budget process, key economic trends, and an update on the current year's operating budget. Staff will also present preliminary citywide initiatives and department objectives aligned with Council strategic priorities to facilitate discussion on policy direction and service priorities.
This work session will focus on the operating budget. The Capital Improvement Plan (CIP) will be presented later that evening during the regular City Council meeting.
Also, further background on the current budget (Fiscal Year 2025-2026) is provided in the Mid-Year Budget Update, which is included on the consent calendar during the regular City Council meeting.
Attachments
Budget Work Session 2026.03.26
City Initiatives Aligned with Strategic Priority Areas
March 26, 2026
Revised
Revi
2026-2028
Biennial Budget
Work Session
1 2
Strategic Priorities & City Initiatives
Agenda
Economic Trends
Budget Process
Next Steps
3 Financial Update
5 1
4 2
Agenda
BUDGET PROCESS
3 FY 2026-27
Two-Year
Budget
FY 2028-29 FY 2029-30 FY 2030-31
FY 2027-28
Two-Year
Budget
Mid-Year review to include
refinements to the Five-Year
Forecast 4
Biennial Budget in the Context of a Five-Year Forecast
JAN - FEB
OCTOBER
NOVEMBER
DECEMBER
MARCH
APRIL
MAY -
JUNE
JUNE
JULY 1
JUNE
(Year 1)
JULY 1
(Year 2)
Internal
Review
Revenue &
Expenditure Estimates
Five-Year Financial
Forecast
Departmental
Budget Submittals
Capital Improvement
Plan
Proposed Biennial
Budget
New Fiscal Year
Year 2 Review & MidYear Adjustments
New Fiscal Year
Budget Adoption
Biennial Budget Review
& Work Session
JANUARY -
FEBRUARY
5 Biennial Budget Cycle
ECONOMIC TRENDS
6 Source: Bureau of Labor Statistic 7
Inflation & Economic Outlook
Source: HdL 8
Housing Market Trends
Source: Bureau of Labor Statistic 9
Labor Market Trends and Workforce Impacts
10 Source: HdL & Tourism Economics
Revenue & Economic Indicators
CalPERS & Pension Overview
What is CalPERS?
California’s statewide retirement system that provides
pension benefits to City employees
What is Unfunded Accrued Liability (UAL)?
The gap between benefits promised and funds available
to pay them (long-term obligation that changes over
time)
Why do pension costs change?
Investment performance, economic & actuarial
assumptions (e.g., inflation, wages, life expectancy), and payroll levels
Why this matters for the City budget.
• Legally required—not discretionary
• Costs are volatile and can increase
• Direct impact on services and long-term fiscal stability Funded
Portion
UAL
Gap
City &
Employees
CalPERS
Investment
Pool
Unfunded Liability
11 Normal Cost (“NC”) = Annual cost for
current employees
Unfunded Accrued Liability (“UAL”):
Annual payment to reduce the
“debt” to CalPERS = $121 Million
Accrued Liability: Total value of
pension benefits employees have
earned to date, based on past service
(Currently = $387 Million)
CalPERS Funded Status: 69%
*Source: CalPERS Actuarial Reports. Reflects UAL balance as of 6/30/2024. $-
$50
$100
$150
$200
$250
$300
$350
Millions
CalPERS Pension Funded Status*
UAL:
$121 Million
Market Value
of CalPERS
Assets:
$ 266 Million
CalPERS & Pension Overview
12 *Source: CalPERS Actuarial Reports. Reflects UAL balance as of 6/30/2024.
Unfunded Pension Liability Distribution
62%
38%
Safety Plan Miscellaneous Plan
13 CalPERS Updates
FY 2021
21.3%
Discount Rate
Reduction
6.8%
Discount Rate
Automatically
lowered to
6.8% on
July 1, 2021
• Discount rate remains 6.8%
• Modest updates to actuarial assumptions (inflation = 2.5%) • Funded status improving
• Policy shift: no automatic rate reductions
FY 2025
New Actuarial
Assumptions
(ALM Study)
-6.1% (FY 2022)
5.8% (FY 2023)
Volatile returns
followed by
recovery
9.3% (FY 2024)
11.6% (FY 2025)
Sustained
returns above
6.8% target
14 Pension Cost Containment Strategies – Not Mutually Exclusive (3) Prepay UAL early in Fiscal Year (≈ 3.3% discount)
(1) Negotiate Cost Sharing With Employees
(2) Fresh Start Amortization offered by CalPERS
(4) Additional Discretionary Payments (ADP)
(5) Section 115 Trust
(6) Restructure All or Portion of Remaining UAL Currently not recommended;
Continue to
monitor
15 Newark’s Proactive Pension Cost Management Actions
City’s Proactive Pension Cost Management Actions June 2015 CalPERS 20-Year Fresh Start (Safety Plan) June 2016 CalPERS 20-Year Fresh Start (Miscellaneous Plan) February 2017 Adopted Pension & OPEB Reserve Policy;
Funded $5 Million Reserve Fund
June 2021 $10 Million CalPERS ADP (Safety Plan)
June 2022 $5 Million CalPERS ADP (Miscellaneous Plan) January 2025 Established Section 115 Pension Trust with PARS 16 Section 115 Trust Overview
17 Summary of Newark’s 115 Trust Plan as of January 31, 2026 18 PARS Target Index Portfolios Investment Returns
19 FINANCIAL UPDATE
20 Preliminary Economic Outlook (FY 2026 and Beyond)
Recent Performance
FY 2024-25
Above Expectations
Strong consumer
spending
Higher-than-expected
investment returns
(CalPERS & markets)
Takeaway:
Revenue performance
exceeded baseline
assumptions
Near-Term Outlook
Growth Moderating
Revenues normalizing
from prior highs
Cost Pressures Persist
Labor & benefits
Pension contributions
Inflation (services & CIP)
Takeaway:
Cost growth remains
elevated
Long-Term Outlook
Structural Shift
Expenditures outpace
revenues (FY 2029-30)
Key Risk
Structural gap without
policy adjustments
Forward Focus
Conservative forecasting
Cost containment
Strategic use of reserves
21 Estimated
Revenues
$92.38 M
Excludes: Transfers
& Designations
Above Amended Budget
= $4.89M (6%)
Below Prior Year
= $3.58 (-4%)
General Fund Revenue Sources
22 Property Tax
38%
Other
9%
Licenses,
Permits & Fees
13%
Utility Users Tax
5%
Measure GG
9% Sales Tax
18%
FY 2025-26
Total
Revenues
$92.38 M
TOT (Hotel Tax)
8%
General Fund Revenues Sources
23 24
Where Your Property Tax Dollar Goes
Alameda
County
&
County
Services
~ $0.16
Schools
(K–12 & Colleges)
Includes ERAF
~ $0.50
Special
Districts
&
Regional
Agencies
~ $0.17
City of Newark (General
Fund) receives ~17¢ of
every $1 in property tax.
California’s ERAF (Educational Revenue Augmentation Fund) shifts a portion of local property tax to schools, reducing the share available to cities. 25 Breakdown of Sales Tax: What Comes to the City
City receives 1% (Bradley-Burns)
plus 0.5% (Measure GG) of the
10.75% total sales tax.
Most of the 10.75% goes to the
State and County.
26 Voter-Approved Local Revenue Measures
Measure GG: Transactions & Use Tax (TUT or Half Cents Sales Tax) • Approved: November 2016
• Rate: 0.5% (sales & use tax)
• Effective: April 1, 2017
• Duration: 25 years (through 2041)
Measure LL: Transient Occupancy Tax (Hotel Tax)
• Approved: November 2024
• Rate: 10% to 14%
• Effective: January 1, 2025
Estimated
Expenditures
$86.27 M
Excludes: Transfers
& Designations
Below Amended Budget
= $1.8M (-2%)
Above Prior Year
= $7.15M (9%)
General Fund Expenditures By Category
27 Personnel
53%
Civic Center Debt
6%
ACFD Fire Services
17% FY 2025-26
Total
Expenditures
$86.27 M
Non-Personnel
24%
General Fund Expenditures By Category
28 FY 2025-26 Estimated Year-End Results
29 Meets 30%
minimum
target
General Fund Reserves & Fund Balance (as of July 1, 2025) RESERVE FUNDS Amount
($ Millions)
Emergency & Fiscal Uncertainty 23.65
Pension and OPEB 3.54
Section 115 Trust 12.69
Equipment Replacement 6.20
Maintenance 8.00
Unassigned Fund Balance 10.10
30 General Fund Revenue & Expenditure Forecast (5-Year) 31 General Fund Estimated Fund Balance Outlook (5-Year) 32 Questions?
33 FY 2026–2028 Biennial Budget
March 26, 2026
City Initiatives Aligned with
Strategic Priority Areas
Strategic Priority Areas
2 1. Foster a Safe and Healthy Community
2. Further Economic Vitality and Housing for All
3. Boost Financial Resilience and Excellence in Service Delivery
4. Modernize Public Facilities and Infrastructure
5. Strengthen Community through Education and Engagement Foster a Safe and Healthy Community
Initiatives
Increase marketing of community emergency preparedness business and resident training programs
Partner with community-based organizations to connect residents to services at the Newark Resource Center
Enhance traffic safety outcomes by leveraging the California Office of Traffic Safety grant funding
Implement the Rental Inspection Pilot Program
Enforce the Tobacco Retail License ordinance
3 Further Economic Vitality and Housing for All
Initiatives
Review and update Affordable Housing Workplan
Develop a plan for the Four Corners area at Jarvis Ave. and Newark Blvd.
Advance the Urban Land Institute Technical Advisory Panel recommendations for NewPark Mall
Complete the City’s first Homelessness Action Plan
4 Boost Financial Resilience and Excellence in Service Daily Initiatives
Monitor Biennial Budget and 5-Year Capital Improvement Plan Invest in employee training, coaching, wellness, and recognition programs Continue expanding Police Wellness Program
Improve customer-facing technology and internal systems to increase transparency and enhance customer experience
5 Modernize Public Facilities and Infrastructure
Initiatives
Begin implementation of the first phase of Broadband Plan Initiatives Complete the Active Transportation Plan
Replace playgrounds at various parks
Design and begin work to replace Fire Stations No. 27 and No. 29 6 Strengthen Community through Education and Engagement Initiatives
Implement a Youth Academy designed for high school students in Newark City rebranding and community outreach
Launch the Public Art Committee and Utility Art Box Program Partner with Ohlone College and other education institutions for an internship program
Expand public safety community engagement initiatives
7 Alameda County Fire Department
Exceed response times for emergency
services delivery
Strategic Priority Area: Foster a safe and
healthy community
Partner with City on emergency
preparedness training
Strategic Priority Area: Foster a safe and
healthy community
Conduct community outreach and
preparedness events
Strategic Priority Area: Strengthen
community through education and
engagement
Participate in Disaster Council
coordination efforts
Strategic Priority Area: Foster a safe and
healthy community
8 Community Development Department
Evaluate opportunities for missing
middle housing
Strategic Priority Area: Further economic
vitality and housing for all
Promote Newark for retail attraction Strategic Priority Area: Further economic vitality and housing for all
Begin residential renter inspections Strategic Priority Area: Further economic vitality and housing for all
Develop and implement first-time
homebuyer program
Strategic Priority Area: Further economic
vitality and housing for all
Enhance development plan review
process
Strategic Priority Area: Boost financial
resilience and excellence in service delivery
9 Finance Department
Maintain accurate and compliant
financial reporting
Strategic Priority Area: Boost financial
resilience and excellence in service delivery
Manage financing of capital projects and
asset planning
Strategic Priority Area:Modernize public
facilities and infrastructure
Oversee grant compliance and
administration
Strategic Priority Area: Boost financial
resilience and excellence in service delivery
Complete the Nexus Study for Impact
Fees
Strategic Priority Area: Boost financial
resilience and excellence in service delivery
Continue strengthening daily financial
operations
Strategic Priority Area: Boost financial
resilience and excellence in service delivery
10 Human Resources Department
Mitigate organizational risks and enhance
resilience
Strategic Priority Area: Boost financial
resilience and excellence in service delivery
Strengthen recruitment and onboarding
programs
Strategic Priority Area: Boost financial
resilience and excellence in service delivery
Expand employee development and
succession planning
Strategic Priority Area: Boost financial
resilience and excellence in service delivery
Foster inclusive and equitable workplace
culture
Strategic Priority Area: Boost financial
resilience and excellence in service delivery
11 Information Technology Department
Strengthen cybersecurity protections and
staff training
Strategic Priority Area: Boost financial
resilience and excellence in service delivery
Expand digital inclusion in compliance
with new legal standards
Strategic Priority Area: Strengthen community
through education and engagement
Develop responsible AI governance
framework
Strategic Priority Area: Boost financial
resilience and excellence in service delivery
Continue to maintain IT infrastructure &
assets
Strategic Priority Area: Boost financial
resilience and excellence in service delivery
12 Police Department
Strengthen new officer training and
leadership development
Strategic Priority Area: Boost financial
resilience and excellence in service delivery
Promote vehicle theft prevention
programs
Strategic Priority Area: Fosters a Safe and
Healthy Community
Expand youth and volunteer engagement
programs
Strategic Priority Area: Strengthen
community through education and
engagement
Enhance data-driven crime and traffic
enforcement
Strategic Priority Area: Fosters a Safe and
Healthy Community
13 Public Works
Seek funding opportunities for sea level
rise resiliency plan
Strategic Priority Area:Fosters a Safe and Healthy
Community
Deliver permitting and inspection services
efficiently
Strategic Priority Area: Boost financial resilience
and excellence in service delivery
Complete Urban Forest Management Plan Strategic Priority Area: Modernize public facilities and infrastructure
Update Citywide ADA Transition Plan Strategic Priority Area: Fosters a Safe and Healthy Community
14 Public Works - Continued
Maintain City infrastructure, facilities, and
fleet assets
Strategic Priority Area: Modernize public
facilities and infrastructure
Expand solid waste diversion programs Strategic Priority Area: Fosters a Safe and Healthy Community
Implement Capital Improvement Plan
projects
Strategic Priority Area: Modernize public
facilities and infrastructure
15 Recreation and Community Services
Deliver high-quality recreation programs
and community events
Strategic Priority Area: Fosters a Safe and
Healthy Community
Expand inclusive programs for all abilities
Strategic Priority Area: Strengthen
community through education and
engagement
Expand youth scholarship funding
opportunities
Strategic Priority Area: Strengthen
community through education and
engagement
Expand Ride-On Tri-City transportation
awareness and access
Strategic Priority Area: Fosters a Safe and
Healthy Community
16 City Manager’s Office
Support departments in advancing
initiatives and policy alignment Strategic Priority Area: All Administer the 2026 Election Strategic Priority Area: Boost financial resilience and excellence in service delivery
Evaluate vacant buildings for future use Strategic Priority Area: Modernize public facilities and infrastructure
Provide emergency operations training Strategic Priority Area: Foster a safe and healthy community
Expand CERT training and outreach Strategic Priority Area: Foster a safe and healthy community
17 City Manager’s Office
18 March 26 April/May June
Capital
Improvement
Plan ("CIP")
Work Session
Draft Biennial
Budget & CIP
Presentation
Adoption of
Biennial
Budget &
CIP
Questions?
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