Newark City Council
April 9, 2026

TELECONFERENCE LOCATION - Minn Kappabashi, 3-25-13 Nishi-Asakusa, Taitou-ku, Tokyo 111-0035, Japan AGENDA
Thursday, April 9, 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. Proclaiming April 2026 as Earthquake Preparedness Month

2. Proclaiming April as Fair Housing Month

3. Proclaiming April as American Muslim Appreciation and Awareness Month

4. Proclaiming April 19 - 25, 2026, as National Crime Victims' Rights Week

5. District Attorney Jones Dickson's Presentation
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 the March 26, 2026, City Council Minutes for the special and regular Meetings

3. Waive full reading and introduce by title only an Ordinance of the City Council of the City Of Newark Amending Chapter 2.14, “Public Art Committee”, of the Newark Municipal Code

4. Adopt a resolution authorizing the City Manager to execute the third amendment to the Contractual Services Agreement with Art Builds Community for on-call public art consulting services and amend the 2024-2026 Biennial Budget and Capital Improvement Plan

5. Adopt a resolution approving the updated Operational Area Agreement between the City of Newark and the Alameda County Office of Emergency Management (ACOEM)

6. Adopt a resolution amending the 2024-2026 Biennial Budget and Capital Improvement Plan for Fiscal Year 2025-26 to reallocate two positions; amending the City’s salary schedule in conformance with California Code of Regulations, Title 2, Section 570.5; and approving a side letter agreement with the Newark Police Association reflecting a classification change E. PUBLIC HEARINGS
F. OTHER BUSINESS

1. Adopt a resolution approving appointments to the Public Art Committee

2. Receive report regarding business license tax analysis and provide direction regarding potential next steps related to evaluating potential ballot measure

3. Adopt a Resolution Approving an Agreement with Community Planning Collaborative to Update the City's General Plan in the amount not-to-exceed contract amount of $145,939

4. Receive a report on the status of implementation of the 2025 Housing Element Annual Progress Report and Informational Update on the Affordable Housing Work 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
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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
City Manager 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
Strategic Initiatives Manager
Recreation and Community Services Interim Director
Item  B. 1.

DATE 04/09/2026
TO Honorable Mayor and City Council Members
FROM Neetu Salwan, City Clerk
SUBJECT    Proclaiming April 2026 as Earthquake Preparedness Month April is recognized as Earthquake Preparedness Month to encourage residents to prepare for inevitable seismic activity.  A proclamation has been prepared and Emergency Services Coordinator Richard Martinez will be at the meeting to accept it.

Attachments
Proclamation No. 1976
PROCLAMATION NO. 1967

EARTHQUAKE PREPAREDNESS MONTH
WHEREAS, Californians have witnessed and experienced earthquakes that have resulted in significant property damage, injuries and loss of life, and indirect costs; and WHEREAS, as many as 10,000 earthquakes occur each year in California and mitigation measures can save lives, reduce property damage, and alleviate economic dislocation caused by earthquakes; and
WHEREAS, California is the first state in the nation to offer free, cutting-edge technology to alert Californians before shaking begins through the Earthquake Warning California system, including MyShake App, Android Alerts, and Wireless Emergency Alerts; and WHEREAS, the City promotes readiness through free community training programs such as the Community Emergency Response Team (CERT), which equips residents with lifesaving skills including disaster response, fire safety, basic first aid skills and how to build a go bag; and WHEREAS, the City’s Plan, Prepare, Respond, and Recover (PPRR) outreach program provides tailored preparedness education and training to business organizations, community-based organizations, faith-based organizations, homeowner associations, and apartment communities to strengthen neighborhood resilience; and
WHEREAS, these programs empower residents to take personal responsibility for emergency preparedness, support their neighbors during disasters, and contribute to a coordinated and effective community response; and
WHEREAS, building a culture of preparedness across our whole community—including seniors, youth, renters, and non-English speaking populations—ensures that Newark is better positioned to withstand and recover from seismic events; NOW, THEREFORE, I, Michael K. Hannon, Mayor of the City of Newark, on behalf of the Newark City Council, do hereby proclaim April 9, 2026 as

EARTHQUAKE PREPAREDNESS MONTH
in Newark and encourage all residents and businesses to be prepared.

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 Ninth Day of April, Two Thousand Twenty -six.

MICHAEL K. HANNON
Mayor
Item  B. 2.

DATE 04/09/2026
TO Honorable Mayor and City Council Members
FROM Neetu Salwan, City Clerk
SUBJECT    Proclaiming April as Fair Housing Month
This year marks the 58th anniversary of the Fair Housing Act, the landmark law signed by President Lyndon B. Johnson that prohibits housing discrimination based on race, color, national origin, religion, sex (including gender identity and sexual orientation), disability, and familial status.    Proclamations have been prepared proclaiming April as Fair Housing Month and will be presented to members of the Bay East Associations of REALTORS® and ECHO Housing.

Attachments
Proclamation No. 1969
Proclamation No. 1980
PROCLAMATION NO. 1969

FAIR HOUSING MONTH
WHEREAS, the Fair Housing Act, enacted into federal law on April 11, 1968, established a national policy of fair housing with a goal of eliminating racial segregation and ending housing discrimination for all who live in the United States; and WHEREAS, the Fair Housing Act prohibits discrimination based on race, color, religion, sex, disability, familial status, and national origin; and WHEREAS, fair housing is a positive community good, benefiting the environment and our social fabric; and
WHEREAS, the City of Newark is a community of inclusion strengthened by its diversity, and acts of housing discrimination and barriers to equal housing opportunity violate our shared value of decency and fairness; and
WHEREAS, Fair Housing is integral to the ethical commitment of members of the National Association of REALTORS® and the Bay East Association of REALTORS® and is critical to the ability of all real estate professionals to serve their clients, customers, and communities.

NOW, THEREFORE, I, Michael K. Hannon, Mayor of the City of Newark, on behalf of the Newark City Council, do hereby proclaim April 2026 as

FAIR HOUSING MONTH
in Newark and recognize the City of Newark as an inclusive community committed to fair housing that will further advocate for equal opportunities for all residents and prospective residents of Newark.

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 Ninth Day of April, Two Thousand Twenty-six.

MICHAEL K. HANNON
Mayor
PROCLAMATION NO. 1980

FAIR HOUSING MONTH
WHEREAS, the Fair Housing Act, enacted into federal law on April 11, 1968, established a national policy of fair housing with a goal of eliminating racial segregation and ending housing discrimination for all who live in the United States; and WHEREAS, the Fair Housing Act prohibits discrimination based on race, color, religion, sex, disability, familial status, and national origin; and WHEREAS, fair housing is a positive community good, benefiting the environment and our social fabric; and
WHEREAS, the City of Newark is a community of inclusion strengthened by its diversity, and acts of housing discrimination and barriers to equal housing opportunity violate our shared value of decency and fairness; and
WHEREAS, the Eden Council for Hope and Opportunity (ECHO Housing) was founded in 1964 and incorporated in 1965 by community volunteers dedicated to equal housing opportunities and the prevention and elimination of homelessness; and WHEREAS, ECHO Housing’s primary service component continues to be equal housing access, reaching over 3,000 clients per year with housing information, referrals, and assistance and in recent years adding services directed to intervention and prevention of homelessness;
NOW, THEREFORE, I, Michael K. Hannon, Mayor of the City of Newark, on behalf of the Newark City Council, do hereby proclaim April 2026 as

FAIR HOUSING MONTH
in Newark and recognize the City of Newark as an inclusive community committed to fair housing and further advocate for equal opportunities for all residents and prospective residents of Newark.

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 Ninth Day of April, Two Thousand Twenty-six.

MICHAEL K. HANNON
Mayor
Item  B. 3.

DATE 04/09/2026
TO Honorable Mayor and City Council Members
FROM Neetu Salwan, City Clerk
SUBJECT    Proclaiming April as American Muslim Appreciation and Awareness Month
April has been proclaimed American Muslim Appreciation and Awareness Month to recognize the contributions, history, and resilience of American Muslims. A representative for the Council on American-Islamic Relations, California, will be at the meeting to receive it.

Attachments
Proclamation No. 1970
PROCLAMATION NO. 1970

AMERICAN MUSLIM APPRECIATION AND AWARENESS MONTH
WHEREAS, enriched by the unparalleled diversity of its residents, the City of Newark takes great pride in supporting individual religious freedoms and is strengthened by the contributions of its diverse populations, including those who practice Islam; and WHEREAS, over 90,000 Muslims live in Alameda County, and make innumerable contributions to the cultural, political, and economic fabric and well-being of our community; and WHEREAS, in 2024, the Council on American-Islamic Relations received 8,658 complaints nationwide, the highest number in its 30-year history, reflecting a 7.4% increase from 2023; and WHEREAS, the City of Newark acknowledges the importance of peace and justice, understanding that Muslims deserve to live in peace and safety; and WHEREAS, the Al-Medina Education Center, established in 2009 in the City of Newark, provides spiritual, educational, and social services to the Bay Area and beyond, offering regular prayers and programming for all ages while promoting a purposeful life rooted in Islamic values and a commitment to unity, growth, and service; and
WHEREAS, it is appropriate to acknowledge and promote awareness of the myriads of invaluable contributions of American Muslims and extend to them the respect and camaraderie every American deserves.

NOW, THEREFORE, I, Michael K. Hannon, Mayor of the City of Newark, on behalf of the Newark City Council, do hereby proclaim the month of April as

AMERICAN MUSLIM APPRECIATION AND AWARENESS MONTH
in Newark and urge all Newark residents to take the opportunity to better understand, recognize, and appreciate the rich history and shared experiences of American Muslims.

IN WITNESS THEREOF, I have hereunto set forth my hand and caused the Official Seal of the City of Newark to be affixed this Ninth Day of April Two Thousand Twenty-six.

MICHAEL K. HANNON
Mayor
Item  B. 4.

DATE 04/09/2026
TO Honorable Mayor and City Council Members
FROM
SUBJECT    Proclaiming April 19 - 25, 2026, as National Crime Victims' Rights Week
A proclamation has been prepared declaring April 19 - 25, 2026, as National Crime Victims' Rights Week.  This proclamation recognizes the efforts being made to assist crime victim survivors.  A representative from the Alameda County District Attorney's Office Victim-Witness Assistance Division will accept the proclamation.

Attachments
Proclamation No. 1968
PROCLAMATION NO. 1968
NATIONAL VICTIMS’ RIGHTS WEEK
WHEREAS, more than 26 million people become victims of crime each year, and these crimes affect family members, friends, neighbors, and co-workers. The Alameda County VictimWitness  Division  is  dedicated  to  ensuring  the  rights  of  crime  victims  and  their  families  by providing services to aid in their recovery from the emotional, psychological, social, and economic impact of crime as they reclaim their sense of safety, well-being, and dignity.  The Victim/Witness staff assists victims of crime without regard to a person’s race, gender, religion, nationality, sexual orientation, and gender identity or immigration status; and WHEREAS, the Alameda County District Attorney’s Office Victim/Witness Assistance Program was the first such program established in 1974, beginning with one Victim Advocate.

Today,  the  Alameda  County  District  Attorney’s  Office  employs  more  than  40  individuals dedicated to working with Victims of Crime; and
WHEREAS, in 1984, the Crime Victims Fund was established by the Victims of Crime Act to provide a permanent source of support for crime victim services and compensation.  Alameda County District Attorney’s Office Victim-Witness Assistance Division  partners with  survivors, community  service  providers,  criminal justice  professionals  and  victims to  enhance  a  criminal justice system response that is accessible, culturally competent, and appropriate for all victims of crime; and
WHEREAS, in 2025, the Alameda County District Attorney’s Office served more thatn 13,160 survivors countywide, awarded more than $2,029,103 in California Victim Compensation Board Program (CalVCB) funds to survivors, and recovered more than one million dollars in stolen property through the Organized Retail Theft Vertical Prosecution Unit; and WHEREAS,  National  Victims’  Rights  Week,  provides  an  opportunity  to  celebrate  the energy, creativity and commitment of advocates for victims’ rights; NOW, THEREFORE, I, Michael K. Hannon, Mayor of the City of Newark, on behalf of the Newark City Council, do hereby proclaim April 19 - 25, 2026, as NATIONAL VICTIMS’ RIGHTS WEEK
and reaffirm the commitment to respect and enforce victims’ rights and address their needs and express  our  appreciation  for  those  victims  of  crime  who  have  turned  personal  tragedy  into  a motivating force to improve the response to victims of crime and build a more just 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 Ninth Day of April, Two Thousand Twenty-six.

MICHAEL K. HANNON
Mayor
Item  B. 5.

DATE 04/09/2026
TO Honorable Mayor and City Council Members
FROM Neetu Salwan, City Clerk
SUBJECT    District Attorney Jones Dickson's Presentation Alameda County District Attorney Ursula Jones Dickson will provide the Council with an update on the State of the District Attorney’s Office.  A copy of the presentation is attached.

Attachments
DA Jones Dickson's Presentation
City of Newark, Council Meeting
Ursula Jones Dickson
Alameda County District Attorney
April 9, 2026
Protect. Empower. Restore.

Supporting Survivors Across Alameda County
Mission
Ethically prosecute those who commit crimes, uphold the rights of victims and provide them with compassionate support, and protect the communities that we serve. Collaborate with justice and community partners and foster policies that prioritize public safety and restore public trust. Reinforce innovative programs that provide opportunities for rehabilitation and reintegration, and to enhance the lives of the residents of Alameda County.
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Mandate
The District Attorney’s Office represents the People of the State of California ethically, professionally and with integrity, in criminal, civil and juvenile matters. The DA’s Office will always pursue the truth, demonstrate commitment to fair and equitable justice for all, and ensure that victims of crime are treated with respect, dignity, and empathy.
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Meet the DA
Ursula Jones Dickson
District Attorney Ursula Jones Dickson is the District
Attorney of Alameda County, sworn in February 18, 2025.

A former Alameda County Superior Court judge and
longtime county prosecutor, she began her career in the Alameda County District Attorney’s Office after earning her B.A. from UC Berkeley and her J.D. from the University of San Francisco School of Law (1998). Appointed to the Superior Court in 2013, she served 11 years, including as Presiding Judge of the Juvenile Courts.

As District Attorney, her appointment marks a return to principled prosecution rooted in accountability, public safety, and victim advocacy, with a focus on trust,
community engagement, and equitable justice.
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Justice (ECHOJ)
Consumer,
Environmental, and
Worker Protection
Fremont Hall of Justice Wiley W. Manuel
Courthouse Family Justice Center     Victim Witness
Assistance
Our Branches
René C. Davidson
Courthouse
Juvenile Justice
Center
5 Rebuilding Community Trust
• Launched the Regional Organized Retail Theft Task Force:Established a countywide Organized Retail Theft Task Force to address repeat, organized offenders. Restructured the Organized Retail Theft Vertical Prosecution Unit to improve results. • Bolster Operations: Filled leadership positions, relaunched dormant grant and consumer protection initiatives, and began a top-to-bottom fiscal review. These actions will create a more transparent and accountable office. • Restored Prosecutorial Capacity: By removing internal bottlenecks, prosecutors were able to process cases more efficiently, reviewing over 22,386 referrals and increasing felony filings.
• Reaffirmed Commitment to Fair and Equitable Justice: Focused on consistent, community-informed decision-making rooted in public trust, service, and legal integrity. 7
Strengthening Your DA's Office
• Advanced Gun Violence Prevention: The District Attorney worked to ensure that Alameda County was one of only four counties selected for the AB 1344 Gun Violence Restraining Order Pilot Program, thereby expanding collaboration with law enforcement and providing prosecutors with a vital tool to intervene before tragedy occurs.
• Strengthened Community Stakeholder Engagement:Convened safety conversations with business owners, survivors, and faith leaders across Alameda County to hear directly from the community.
• Protected Resources: Fought against devastating budget cuts that would have further harmed victims – successfully securing new funding to protect victims and support the Alameda County Family Justice Center and the Trauma Recovery Center. These efforts preserved essential lifelines for thousands of residents. 8 Serving Survivors & Supporting Safety
Justice By the Numbers
- 2,000 4,000 6,000 8,000 10,000 12,000 14,000
2025
2024
2023
2022
Number of Referrals Reviewed
(February 18 - December 18)
12,962
5,856
11,935
5,316
11,657
5,171
12,501
5,189

FELONIES MISDEMEANORS
Referrals Reviewed
Each referral may include one
or more criminal charges.

The offense level reflects the
most serious conduct the
suspect was arrested for.

TOTAL REFERRALS
First 10 Months
Feb. 18 –  Dec. 18
2022:   17,690
2023:   16,828
2024:   17,251
2025:   18,818
TOTAL NUMBER OF REFERRALS REVIEWED ( FEB. 18 - DEC. 18 BY YEAR) *In Custody Referrals Only 10
First 10 Months:
- 200 400 600 800 1,000 1,200 1,400 1,60
2025
2024
2023
2022
The Number of Referrals Reviewed
(February 18 - December 18)
1,432
1,340
1,299
1,444
Total Number of Gun Charge Referrals
Presented And Reviewed
2 First 10 Months:
- 500 1,000 1,500 2,000 2,500 3,000 3,500 4,000 4,500 5,000 2025
2024
2023
2022
Number of Cases Filed
(February 18 - December 18)
4,627
3,629
3,022
2,945
Total Number of Theft-Related Property Crime
Filed Cases
8 Theft-Related Property Crime Cases
13 First 10 Months:
- 1,000 2,000 3,000 4,000 5,000 6,000 7,000
2025
2024
2023
2022
Number of Cases Filed
(February 18 - December 18)
5,956
5,169
4,090
3,871
Total Number of Theft-Related Property Crime
Filed Charges
8 Theft-Related Property Crime Charges
14 First 10 Months:
- 1,000 2,000 3,000 4,000 5,000 6,000 7,000 8,000 9,000 2025
2024
2023
2022
Number of New Victims and Clients
7,646
7,332
5,843
7,005
New Victims and Clients Receiving Services
Between 2022 - 2025
• Property Crimes
• Domestic Violence
• Aggravated Assault
• Identity Theft
• Battery
• Drunk Driving
• Violation of a Protective Court Order
We offer services to all crime types, including but not limited to… 15 First 10 Months:

The Work Ahead
8 What’s Ahead — Fair Charging, Safer Communities
17 Key Priorities:
• Developing a Hate Crimes Unit: We will be providing community education about hate crimes, hate incidents, and hate speech, as well as actively prosecuting hate crime cases. • Restoring our Human Trafficking, Wage Theft and Labor Exploitation Efforts: We’re reestablishing focused efforts to prosecute traffickers and protect victims of exploitation and wage theft.

As we continue to serve the people of Alameda County, our focus is on delivering justice through decisive, fair, and effective prosecution for victims of crime. • Improving and Expanding Victim Witness Services: We’re enhancing Victim Witness Advocates training to better support victims throughout the legal process—from charging to trial.
• Launching our Inaugural Annual Report: Released in January 2025 to highlight the work over the past year.

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• We are committed to working alongside community leaders to improve public safety, increase trust, and ensure accountability through fair charging decisions. • Our engagement efforts support better justice outcomes:

Rebuilding Community Trust
• Town Halls and Safety Forums: Help our office
understand real concerns that impact safety and
charging decisions
• Community Listening Sessions: Inform how we
apply the law with fairness, clarity, and consistency
across diverse communities.
• Continual Conversations with Local Leaders: A
space for regular dialogue with neighborhood
leaders and other community stakeholders on how
charging, enforcement, and prevention affect the
communities they serve.
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• Neighborhood organizations are essential partners in building safer communities. You are often the first to hear concerns, offer comfort after harm, and guide community trust in public institutions. • Your involvement strengthens our legal response and our service to the people of Alameda County. • How We Can Work Together:
• Host a Listening Session or Safety Forum: Invite the DA’s Office to engage your networks, neighborhood groups, service or faith organizations directly, to help us better understand community concerns, shape charging decisions, and build trust in communities that may distrust law enforcement or lack information on legal rights. • Encourage Crime Reporting: Neighborhood leaders often hear of threats, bias, or harm before they’re reported to law enforcement. Encouraging timely reporting helps us respond quickly, investigate thoroughly, and ensure accountability under the law. • Share DA Office Resources: Make information available in your business, newsletters or congregation about victim services, crime reporting, and legal rights. Many victims are more likely to seek help when trusted community voices connect them to our office.

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Item  D. 1.

DATE 04/09/2026
TO Honorable Mayor and City Council Members
FROM Bengil Ranillo, Accounting Assistant II
SUBJECT    Approval of Audited Demands
Attachments
Audited Demands 03.12.26
Audited Demands 03.19.26

Item  D. 2.

DATE 04/09/2026
TO Honorable Mayor and City Council Members
FROM Neetu Salwan, City Clerk
SUBJECT    Approval of the March 26, 2026, City Council Minutes for the special and regular Meetings
Attachments
March 26 Special Meeting Minutes
March 26 Regular Meeting Minutes
Thursday, March 26, 2026, Special Council Meeting Draft Minutes Page 1 of 2

CITY OF NEWARK

CITY COUNCIL MEETING
Council Chambers
37101 Newark Boulevard, Newark, CA 94560 | (510) 578-4266 | E-mail: [email protected]

DRAFT MINUTES
Thursday, March 26, 2026
5:30 P.M.

A. ROLL CALL
Mayor Hannon called the meeting to order at 5:36 p.m. Vice Mayor Jorgens, Council Members Grindall, and Catancio were present.

Council Member Little present at 6:29 p.m.

B. PRESENTATIONS

1. Commending Catalina Farias
Mayor Hannon presented a commendation to Ms. Catalina Farias’s first great grandson.

2. Commending Juli Borrego
Mayor Hannon presented a commendation to Library Clerk Juli Borrego from Lincoln School.

3. Proclaiming March 2026 as Celebrating Senior Nutrition Programs and Their Efforts to End the Wait Month
Mayor Hannon presented a proclamation to Program Manager Tammy Duran from SOS Meals on Wheels.

4. Proclaiming Government Finance Professionals Week (March 23–27, 2026) Mayor Hannon presented a proclamation to Finance Director Krysten Lee and her team.

5. Presentation of 2025 CPRS Award of Excellence to the City of Newark Treasurer Leah Martinez from CPRS presented a 2025 CPRS Award of Excellence to Recreation Coordinator Katie Fuerte.

Mayor called for a recess at 6:12 p.m. The meeting resumed at 6:19 p.m.

Thursday, March 26, 2026, Special Council Meeting Draft Minutes Page 2 of 2

6. Work Session for 2026-2028 Biennial Budget
City Manager Benoun, Assistant City Manager Hovorka, and Finance Director Krysten Lee delivered a presentation on the 2026-2028 Biennial Budget, covering the Budget Process, Economic Trends, Financial Update, Strategic Priorities and City Initiatives, as well as upcoming departmental initiatives and future steps. The presentation is on file with the City Clerk.

No one from the audience requested to speak.

Council members asked clarifying questions, engaged in discussion, and provided feedback to staff.

C. ADJOURNMENT
Mayor Hannon adjourned the meeting at 8:10 p.m.
_____________________________
Neetu Salwan, City Clerk
Thursday, March 26, 2026, Regular Meeting Draft Minutes Page 1 of 4

CITY OF NEWARK

CITY COUNCIL MEETING
Council Chambers
37101 Newark Boulevard, Newark, CA 94560 | (510) 578-4266 | E-mail: [email protected]

DRAFT MINUTES
Thursday, March 26, 2026
7:00 P.M.

A. ROLL CALL
Mayor Hannon called the meeting to order at 8:20 p.m. Vice Mayor Jorgens, Council Members Grindall, Catancio, and Little were present.

B. PRESENTATIONS
None.

C. PUBLIC COMMENT
No one from the audience requested to speak.

D. CONSENT CALENDAR
No one from the audience requested to speak.

Council Member Catancio moved, Council Member Grindall seconded, to approve Consent Calendar items D.1 to D.6, that the resolutions be numbered consecutively, and that reading of the titles suffice for adoption. The motion passed, 5 AYES.

1. Approval of Audited Demands

2. Approval of March 12, 2026, City Council Minutes

3. Adopt a resolution designating, by title, the City Manager, Assistant City Manager, and Finance Director as Authorized Agents and authorizing the California Governor’s Office of Emergency Services (Cal OES) Form 130 - Designation of Applicant’s Agent Resolution for Non-State Agencies Resolution No.11828

4. Adopt a resolution acknowledging receipt of a report made by the Fire Chief of the Alameda County Fire Department regarding the inspection of certain occupancies required to perform annual inspections in such occupancies pursuant to sections 13146.2 And 13146.3 of the California Health and Safety Code
Resolution No. 11829
Thursday, March 26, 2026, Regular Meeting Draft Minutes Page 2 of 4

5. Mid-Year Budget Review and adoption of a Resolution Amending the 2024–2026 Biennial Budget and Capital Improvement Plan for Fiscal Year 2025-26
Resolution No. 11830

6. Initiation of Fiscal Year 2026-27 Landscaping and Lighting Assessment District Proceedings and authorization to execute amendment No. 3 to the Contractual Services Agreement with Francisco & Associates for the Administration of the City’s Landscaping and Lighting Districts and other Special Financing District Administration Services
Resolution No. 11831
Resolution No. 11832
E. PUBLIC HEARINGS
None.

F. OTHER BUSINESS

1. Adopt a resolution authorizing an agreement with Macks Craic, Inc., dba Mack5 for Consulting Project Management Services in an amount of $4,398,229, for the Fire Stations #27 and #29 Replacement Project (CIP No. 1410)
Resolution No. 11833
City Manager Benoun provided introductory remarks and project background.

City Engineer Miki Tsubota gave the presentation. The presentation is on file with the City Clerk.

No one from the audience requested to speak.

Council members asked clarifying questions and engaged in discussion.

Council Member Little moved, and Vice Mayor Jorgens seconded, to adopt a resolution authorizing an agreement with Macks Craic, Inc., dba Mack5. The motion passed, 5 AYES.

2. Introduction of the Five-Year Capital Improvement Plan and request for direction on utilizing excess Measure GG and Measure LL funding with respect to the Central Avenue Overpass Project or the Cultural Arts Center Project
City Manager Benoun provided introductory remarks and requested that Council provide direction to staff based on the options outlined below:

Option 1 (Staff Recommendation):
 Suspend Overpass Project and work to reallocate funds to other viable City projects  Refine funding analysis to pay for the Cultural Arts Center Option 2:
 Refine funding analysis to pay for the Overpass Project  No Cultural Arts Center project
Thursday, March 26, 2026, Regular Meeting Draft Minutes Page 3 of 4 Option 3:
 Suspend Overpass Project and work to reallocate funds to other viable City projects.  No Cultural Arts Center project.
 Refine funding analysis for alternative projects
City Engineer Miki Tsubota gave the presentation. The presentation is on file with the City Clerk.

No one from the audience requested to speak.

Council members asked clarifying questions, engaged in discussion, and provided direction to staff.

Mayor Hannon moved, Council Member Little seconded, not to proceed with the Central Avenue overpass project. The motion passed, 4 Ayes, with Council Member Grindall opposed Mayor Hannon moved, Vice Mayor Grindall seconded, to approve the Option 1 directing staff to proceed with issuing RFPs and hiring a consultant, using a project budget of up to $63 million based on Concept C. Staff will return with a refined project plan, updated cost analysis, revenue feasibility, programming options, and integration into the Five-Year CIP. The motion passed, 5 AYES.

Staff will prepare a list of prioritized transportation and infrastructure improvements for Council review, along with recommendations for ACTC fund allocations and reallocations at a future meeting.

G. CITY MANAGER UPDATES
City Manager Benoun announced:

1. Document Shredding Event on Saturday, April 4, 2026, from 9:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. at 37440 Filbert Street, contact [email protected] or call (510) 578-4929 for more information.

2. Free compost will be available and delivered to your residence on a first-come, first-served basis.

Sign-up is required by March 31, 2026, at https://www.newarkca.gov/residents/compost-soilgiveaway.

3. Family Day at the Park, Spring Showcase, on Saturday, March 28, 2026, from 10:00 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. at Newark Community Center Park, 35501 Cedar Blvd. including various fun activities.

H. CITY COUNCIL MATTERS
Council Member Little announced several upcoming community events: the Pan y Café by Arteaga’s grand opening on March 27, a comedy night at Swiss Park that evening, and a fundraising night on April 17 at the Tri-City Athletic Center for the Newark Knights Softball team. She noted that volunteers are needed for the Coastal Cleanup on April 25, hosted by the Don Edwards San Francisco Bay National Wildlife Refuge, and shared that the Newark Memorial High School boys’ volleyball team is seeking support for new uniforms.

Council Member Grindall noted that the Optimist Club is sponsoring the Egg Hunt at Family Day in the Park and thanked them for their partnership with the City.

Thursday, March 26, 2026, Regular Meeting Draft Minutes Page 4 of 4 Council Member Catancio attended the Newark Girls Softball League opener. She will volunteer at Family Day in the Park, noting the egg hunt schedule: adaptive needs at 10:00 a.m., and hunts for ages 4 and under and 5+ at 10:30 a.m.

Vice Mayor Jorgens highlighted Newark’s early baseball history, noting the 1900s Wedgewoods - mostly local iron workers - who played across the Bay Area and celebrated the 1910 Dumbarton Rail Bridge opening, helping shape the city’s community pride.

I. CLOSED SESSION
None.

J. ADJOURNMENT
Mayor Hannon adjourned the meeting at 10:02 p.m.
_____________________________
Neetu Salwan, City Clerk
Item  D. 3.

DATE 04/09/2026
TO Honorable Mayor and City Council Members
FROM Jessennia Taimani, Recreation and Community Services Supervisor I
SUBJECT    Waive full reading and introduce by title only an Ordinance of the City Council of the City Of Newark Amending Chapter 2.14, “Public Art Committee”, of the Newark Municipal Code
SUMMARY AND RECOMMENDATION
At the March 12, 2026, City Council meeting, City Council directed staff to return with revisions to Newark Municipal Code Chapter 2.14, Public Art Committee to increase the number of committee members, remove alternate positions and revise the requirements for the non-voting high school member. The proposed ordinance increases the number of committee members from five and two alternates to nine members and revising the requirement for the high school student to be a resident of Newark.

Staff recommends that the City Council waive the full reading and introduce by title only an Ordinance of the City Council of the City Of Newark Amending Chapter 2.14, “Public Art Committee”, of the Newark Municipal Code.

BACKGROUND
On January 8, 2026 the City Council adopted the ordinance adding Chapter 2.14, "Public Art Committee", which establishes the structure, roles, and appointment process for new committee members to help guide implementation of the City’s Public Art Program, among other duties.

Applications for the Public Art Committee were open for approximately four weeks, during which time the City received 26 applications. The Mayor reviewed each application and conducted interviews. Given the strong community interest and the number of highly qualified candidates, the item was brought forward for discussion at the March 12, 2026 City Council meeting. Following City Council discussion, the City Council directed staff to make amendments and return to City Council at a future date.

DISCUSSION/ANALYSIS
Following City Council direction, staff is proposing the following changes to Chapter

2.14 regarding the composition of the Public Art Committee. The revisions increase the number of voting members from five to nine, eliminate the two alternate member positions, and maintain one non-voting high school advisory member. The high school advisory seat has also been revised to allow participation from any Newark resident high school student, rather than being limited to a single school. These amendments result in a net increase of four additional voting members.

PAC Composition Adopted
Ordinance
Amended
Ordinance
Voting Member 5 9
Alternate Member
(non-voting)
2 0
High School Member
(non-voting)
1 1
Total Members 8 10
With the increase from five to nine voting members, the number of members first appointed to the two- and four-year terms are also increased in the proposed changes.

Four members would be appointed for two-year terms (previously two members), while five members would be appointed for five-year terms (previously three members).

These revisions reflect City Council direction to expand the committee’s membership in response to strong community interest. The update to the high school advisory seat further broadens participation by allowing any Newark-resident high school student to serve.

FISCAL IMPACT
There is no fiscal impact associated with this action.

STRATEGIC PRIORITY AREA
Strengthen Community through Education and Engagement
REVIEW AND APPROVAL
Prepared by - Jessennia Taimani, Recreation and Community Services Supervisor I Reviewed by - Roya Gonzalez, Interim Recreation and Community Services Director Reviewed by - Lenka Hovorka, Assistant City Manager
Reviewed by - Krysten Lee, Finance Director
Reviewed by - Kristopher J. Kokotaylo, City Attorney
Approved by - David J. Benoun, City Manager
Attachments
Ordinance Amending Chapter 2.14
Exhibit A Ordinance Amending Chapter 2.14
ORDINANCE NO. ______

AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
NEWARK AMENDING CHAPTER 2.14, “PUBLIC ART COMMITTEE”,

OF THE NEWARK MUNICIPAL CODE
WHEREAS, the City Council previously added Chapter 2.14, “Public Art Committee”, to the Newark Municipal Code (“NMC”); and
WHEREAS, the City Council desires to amend Chapter 2.14 of the NMC to revise the requirements for membership and increase the members of the Public Art Committee; and WHEREAS, the City council is authorized to establish boards, commissions and committees of the City.

NOW, THEREFORE, THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF NEWARK DOES ORDAIN AS FOLLOWS:

SECTION 1. Recitals. The above recitals (“Recitals”) are true and correct and made a part of this Ordinance.

SECTION 2. CEQA. The City Council independently finds and determines that this action is exempt from further California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) environmental review pursuant to CEQA Guidelines sections 15060(c)(2) (no direct or reasonably foreseeable indirect physical change in the environment).

SECTION 3. Newark Municipal Code Chapter 2.14. Chapter 2.14 “Public Art Committee,” of the Newark Municipal Code is hereby amended, with additions reflected in underline and removal reflected in strikethrough, as provided in Exhibit A, incorporated hereto and made a part of this Ordinance.

SECTION 4. Severability. If any provision of this Ordinance or the application thereof to any person or circumstance is held invalid, the remainder of the Ordinance, including the application of such part or provision to other persons or circumstances shall not be affected thereby and shall continue in full force and effect. To this end, provisions of this Ordinance are severable. The City Council hereby declares that it would have passed each section, subsection, subdivision, paragraph, sentence, clause, or phrase hereof irrespective of the fact that any one or more sections, subsections, subdivisions, paragraphs, sentences, clauses, or phrases be held unconstitutional, invalid, or unenforceable.

SECTION 5. Publication and effective date. Within fifteen (15) days from and after adoption, this Ordinance shall be published once in a newspaper of general circulation printed and published in Alameda County and circulated in the City of Newark, in accordance with California Government Code Section 36933. This Ordinance shall take effect thirty (30) days after its adoption.

EXHIBIT A

Chapter 2.14 PUBLIC ART COMMITTEE

2.14.010 Created; Purpose.

There is created a committee to consist of five nine members, which shall constitute a quorum, and one non-voting advisory member, and two alternate members, which shall be designated as the Public Art Committee of the City of Newark. The Committee is to support the provision of visual public art in the City.

2.14.020 Membership; Appointment; Term of Office.

A. The Committee shall consist of five (5) nine (9) members, constituting a quorum and meeting the qualifications identified in Section 2.14.030. The Committee shall also consist of two (2) alternate members who shall attend the regular and special meetings of the committee in the absence of a regular member. In the absence of a regular member at a regular or special meeting, the alternate shall move to the seat of a regular member and participate as a regular member. The qualifications, appointment, removal and other requirements applicable to the alternate members shall be the same as those for regular members. Alternate members shall rotate participation in the absence of a regular member in the event that more alternate members are available than regular members are absent.

B. The Committee shall also consist of one (1) non-voting advisory member who shall be a Newark Memorial hHigh sSchool student residing within the City of Newark meeting the qualifications identified in Section 2.14.040.

C. The Mayor shall appoint members to the Committee, subject to approval of the City Council.

D. In making appointments, the City Council shall consider the following categories:

1) Active members of a City-based, art focused, registered nonprofit organization, entity or facility.
2) Persons with experience in the public art field as either an artist, installer, or designer, including any person with professional credentials and work experience as exhibiting or performing artists, contemporary museum and gallery art curators, arts management professionals, arts educators, or design professionals such as architects, landscape architects, and urban planners.
3) Members of the general public, including students and community members with a passion for art.

2.14.030 Qualifications.

Members of the Committee shall have demonstrated, through community service or business experiences, a strong commitment to and knowledge of the artistic, aesthetic, and cultural quality of life in Newark, and will appreciate the role the arts can play in the cultural development and economic vitality of the community. In addition, the non-voting advisory member must be a Newark Memorial hHigh sSchool sStudent residing within the City of Newark.

2.14.040 Terms of Office.

The terms of office of the voting members of the Committee shall be for four years; provided, however, that of the five nine members first appointed two four shall be appointed for the term of two years, and three five for the term of four years. The term of office for the non-voting advisory member of the Committee shall be one year. All Committee members, including the non-voting member, may be considered for reappointment, subject to the Mayor's recommendation and City Council approval.

2.14.050 Removal From Office; Vacancies.

A. Any appointed members of the Committee may be removed either by the Mayor, subject to the approval of the City Council, or by a majority vote of the City Council. Any time a Committee member has unexcused absences during a consecutive six-month period in excess of three meetings, their seat shall be automatically vacated. The following shall constitute valid excuses for failing to attend a meeting: 1. serious illness and/or injury of the Committee and/or their immediate family; 2. death in the family; 3. employment conditions requiring travel outside the Bay Area, evening meetings, etc.; 4. lack of transportation to the meeting; 5. previously scheduled vacation or travel.

B. Any vacancies among the appointed members shall be filled by appointment by the Mayor, subject to approval of the City Council, for the unexpired portion of the term.

2.14.060 Organization.

As soon as practicable following the termination of the term of office of any Committee member, the Public Art Committee shall organize, by electing from its members a Chairman and Vice Chairman to serve at the pleasure of the Committee. A secretary shall be designated for the recording of minutes of the Committee and to keep a record of its resolutions, proceedings and transactions. The secretary may be, but need not be, a member of the Committee and shall serve at the pleasure of the Committee.

2.14.070 Meetings.

The Committee shall fix the times and places of regular meetings of the Committee, which shall be held a minimum of twice per year. All meetings of the Committee shall be open to the public.

2.14.080 Powers and Duties.

The Public Art Committee shall have the following duties and responsibilities:

A. The powers and duties conferred and imposed upon the Public Art Committee by Chapter

12.36 of this code and the City Council approved Guidelines.

B. In accordance with City Council-approved guidelines, conducting public art proposal processes (such as requests for proposals, reviewing and acting on artist/artwork selection panel for public art fund projects,) for City-sponsored projects requiring public art installations.

C. Establishing and approving the Public Art Program mission and curatorial and programmatic goals, policies, and guidelines and developing and updating a Public Art Workplan outlining specific public art projects, locations, and budgets.

D. Reviewing and approving recommendations for maintenance and conservation of artwork, deaccession of artwork, and acceptance of artwork gifts and loans, in accordance with each respective policy.

E. Encouraging and promoting art programs and activities within the City.

F. Making recommendations to the City Council regarding local visual and performing art needs, activities and programs.

G. Receiving and gathering input from the community on issues relevant to art policies.

H. Enhancing community awareness of art resources.

I. Performing such other functions and render such other reports and recommendations as may be directed by the City Council.

J. Exercising only the powers herein above enumerated or as otherwise designated by the City Council.

Item  D. 4.

DATE 04/09/2026
TO Honorable Mayor and City Council Members
FROM Jessennia Taimani, Recreation and Community Services Supervisor I
SUBJECT    Adopt a resolution authorizing the City Manager to execute the third amendment to the Contractual Services Agreement with Art Builds Community for on-call public art consulting services and amend the 2024-2026 Biennial Budget and Capital Improvement Plan
SUMMARY AND RECOMMENDATION
Art Builds Community provides on-call public art consulting services and has played a key role in supporting the planning, execution, and implementation of the recommendations and goals outlined in the City’s Public Art Master Plan (PAMP) update, May 2024. Continued services are needed to further advance the objectives of the PAMP.

Staff recommends that the City Council adopt a resolution (1) authorizing the City Manager to execute the third amendment to the agreement with Art Builds Community, increasing the not-to-exceed amount by $75,000 from $135,000 to $210,000 and extending the term through June 30, 2027; and (2) authorizing an amendment to the 2024–2026 Biennial Budget and Capital Improvement Plan to allocate $75,000 from the Art in Public Places Fund (Fund 626) for this agreement.

BACKGROUND
On June 13, 2024, the City Council approved the Public Art Master Plan (PAMP). This PAMP provides a strategic framework for developing, implementing, and managing a vibrant and impactful public art program in Newark. The PAMP recommends dedicated public art staff, supplemented as needed by consultants. Following adoption of the PAMP, a new full-time Recreation & Community Supervisor I position with 40% of time dedicated to public art was added to the budget, partially funded by the Art in Public Places fund, to oversee the PAMP's implementation. However, additional consultant support is needed to ensure the program’s success.

On September 12, 2024, City Council adopted Resolution No. 11683, authorizing an agreement with Art Builds Community to provide on-call public art consulting services with a not-to-exceed amount of $135,000. Subsequently, a First and Second Amendment were executed to extend the term of the contract through November 2025.

Art Builds Community has played a key role in advancing the recommendations outlined in the PAMP and assisted in ensuring the City’s Public Art Program aligns with industry standards and best practices.

During the term of their contract, Art Builds Community has supported the initiation of several projects and administrative efforts, including:

Coordination with a local artist to create “Welcoming City” artwork as part of the City’s efforts to communicate artistically its commitment to building a neighborly community that is inclusive, hospitable, and welcoming to all Prepared and issued Requests for Qualifications (RFQs) for public art in the Old Town Streetscape Project
Coordinated an ad hoc selection committee to review artist proposals, conduct interviews, and select artists for the Old Town Streetscape Project Led design coordination and scope development for artist projects, including budget evaluation and alignment for Old Town artistic elements Supported development, execution, and amendment of artist contracts Facilitated public art integration in Capital Improvement Plan projects through coordination with project teams and artists during concept refinement and design development
Provided technical assistance to City staff, as needed
Additionally, the City completed a key recommendation outlined in the PAMP with the adoption of two ordinances: Chapter 12.36 “Public Art in Public Places and Private Development” and Chapter 2.14 “Public Art Committee”. With these policies now in place, the focus shifts from policy development to program implementation. During this transition, the continued expertise of Art Builds Community will provide valuable support to staff as the City begins administering the newly adopted ordinances and advancing additional public art initiatives.

DISCUSSION/ANALYSIS
This item represents the third amendment to the agreement; however, it is the first amendment requesting additional funding. Prior amendments extended the term of the agreement only and did not increase the not-to-exceed amount.

The original not-to-exceed amount of $135,000 supported core public art program activities, including management of artist selection processes for Capital Improvement Projects, assistance in transitioning the Public Art Program from the City Manager's Office to the Recreation and Community Services Department, and ongoing technical assistance to City staff and contracted artists. The proposed additional $75,000 reflects the continued need for consultant support through the extended term of the agreement.

To support implementation of the PAMP recommendations, the amendment would extend the agreement with Art Builds Community through June 30, 2027, and authorize continued services as outlined in the scope of work. The scope of work will include, but is not limited to:

Supporting staff with artist outreach, coordination, and scheduling related to the Utility Box Art program
Assisting staff with the implementation of public art in the Old Town Streetscape Project through fabrication and installation following completion of design Acquiring artists and contract development of the rotating art exhibit in the lobby of City Hall
Providing technical assistance related to public art policies, procedures, and artist contracts as requested by staff
Supporting future projects that may emerge from the Public Art Committee based on evolving needs or community input
FISCAL IMPACT
The third amendment to the Art Builds Community Contractual Services Agreement increases the not-to-exceed amount by $75,000 from $135,000 to $210,000.

Therefore, an amendment to the 2024–2026 Biennial Budget and Capital Improvement Plan is needed to appropriate $75,000 from the available fund balance of the Art in Public Places Fund (Fund 626). Any unspent appropriations at the end of Fiscal Year 2025-26 will be carried forward into Fiscal Year 2026-27 to support completion of project.

STRATEGIC PRIORITY AREA
Strengthen Community through Education and Engagement
REVIEW AND APPROVAL
Prepared by - Jessennia Taimani,Recreation and Community Services Supervisor I Reviewed by - Roya Gonzalez, Interim Recreation and Community Services Director Reviewed by - Lenka Hovorka, Assistant City Manager
Reviewed by - Krysten Lee, Finance Director
Reviewed by - Kristopher J. Kokotaylo, City Attorney
Approved by - David J. Benoun, City Manager
Attachments
Art Builds Community Contractual Services Agreement Resolution Third Amendment of Art Builds Community Contractual Services Agreement Art Builds Community Contractual Services Agreement with 1st and 2nd Amendments RESOLUTION NO.

RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF

NEWARK AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO

EXECUTE THE THIRD AMENDMENT TO THE

CONTRACTUAL SERVICES AGREEMENT WITH ART
BUILDS COMMUNITY, LLC. FOR PUBLIC ART

CONSULTING SERVICES AND AUTHORIZING AN
AMENDMENT OF THE 2024-2026 BIENNIAL BUDGET

AND CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT PLAN
WHEREAS, on June 13, 2024, City Council approved the Public Art Master Plan May 2024 Update (PAMP); and
WHEREAS, the City required public art consulting services to augment staff resources and provide public art expertise to successfully implement the tasks outlined in the PAMP; and WHEREAS, the City entered into an agreement with Art Builds Community, LLC (Agreement) to provide on-call public art consulting in an amount not-to-exceed $135,000 through June 30, 2025; and
WHEREAS, the First and Second Amendments to the Agreement were subsequently executed to extend the term of the agreement through November 13, 2025; and WHEREAS, continuing public art consulting services are needed for technical expertise, program and project support; and
WHEREAS, a budget amendment in the amount of $75,000 from the unappropriated fund balance of the Art in Public Places Fund (Fund 626) is required to fund the increased contract costs to a total Agreement not-to-exceed amount of $210,000.

NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the City Council of the City of Newark hereby authorizes the City Manager to execute the Third Amendment to the Agreement with Art Builds Community, LLC in a form approved by the City Attorney, to increase the not-toexceed amount of the Agreement by $75,000 for a total not-to-exceed amount of $210,000, and to extend the term of the Agreement through June 30, 2027.

BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the City Council of the City of Newark hereby authorizes an amendment to the 2024-2026 Biennial Budget and Capital Improvement Plan by appropriating $75,000 as follows:

Description Account Amount
FROM: Art in Public Places Fund Balance 626.3000 $75,000 TO: Art in Public Places Contractual Services 626.70.071.710.6220 $75,000 BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the City Council of the City of Newark hereby further authorizes the carryover of any unused appropriation from this allocation into the following fiscal year.
1 THIRD AMENDMENT TO CONRTRACTUAL

SERVICES AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE CITY OF

NEWARK AND ART BUILDS COMMUNITY, LLC
This Third Amendment to Contractual Services Agreement between the City of Newark, a municipal corporation, ("City") and Art Builds Community LLC a sole proprietor ("Consultant") (sometimes referred to as "Parties") dated December 17, 2024 (the “Agreement”), is entered into as of March 26, 2026, for the provision of specialized professional services (Public Art Consulting Services)

RECITALS
WHEREAS, the Parties executed the Agreement for the provision of specialized professional services (Public Art Consulting Services); and WHEREAS, Section 8, Modifications, of the Agreement allows the Parties to amend the Agreement provided that the amendment is in writing signed by the Parties; and WHEREAS, the Parties desire to amend the Agreement, Section 2 to increase the amount not-to-exceed to Two Hundred Ten Thousand ($210,000); and WHEREAS, the Parties desire to amend the Agreement, Section 1.1 to extend the term of service end date; and
WHEREAS, the Parties desire to amend the Agreement, Section 10.9 to designate a new “Contract Administrator”.

NOW, THEREFORE, the Parties hereby agree as follows:

1. Section 2 “Compensation” of the Agreement is amended to increase the not to exceed by Seventy-five Thousand dollars ($75,000) to Two Hundred Ten Thousand dollars ($210,000) from a previous sum of One Hundred Thirty-five Thousand dollars ($135,000).

2. Section 1.1 "Terms of Services” of the Agreement, is amended to extend the effective date by one year and seven months and shall end on June 30, 2027 (from a previous end date of November 13, 2025)

3. Section 10.9 “Contract Administrator” is amended to designate Jessennia Taimani as the Contract Administrator.

4. With the exception of the foregoing, all other terms and conditions in the Agreement, as amended, remain in force and effect.
2 City of Newark Consultant
David J. Benoun Amanda Rawson
City Manager Owner
Art Builds Community LLC
Dated: Dated:

Attest:

Neetu Salwan
City Clerk
Approved as to Form:

Kristopher J. Kokotaylo
City Attorney

Item  D. 5.

DATE 04/09/2026
TO Honorable Mayor and City Council Members
FROM Richard Martinez, Emergency Coordinator
SUBJECT    Adopt a resolution approving the updated Operational Area Agreement between the City of Newark and the Alameda County Office of Emergency Management (ACOEM)
SUMMARY AND RECOMMENDATION
The Alameda County Office of Emergency Management has updated the countywide Operational Area Agreement that defines how cities, special districts, and the County coordinate emergency management preparedness, response, recovery, and mitigation activities. The previous agreement involving the City of Newark has been in place since 1995. The updated agreement modernizes operational coordination, aligns with current State and Federal emergency management frameworks, and clarifies roles and responsibilities within the Alameda County Operational Area. The Alameda County Board of Supervisors adopted the updated agreement on January 27, 2026.

Staff recommends City Council adopt a resolution approving the updated Operational Area Agreement between the City of Newark and the Alameda County Office of Emergency Management (ACOEM) for a ten-year term to ensure Newark remains an integrated partner in Operational Area emergency management activities.

BACKGROUND
California’s Standardized Emergency Management System (SEMS) requires jurisdictions to organize and coordinate emergency response through Operational Areas, typically aligned with county boundaries. Alameda County serves as the Operational Area for all cities and special districts within the county, including the City of Newark.

Operational Areas facilitate:
•    Coordination of emergency response and resources
•    Information sharing and situational awareness
•    Mutual aid requests and resource ordering
•    State and Federal assistance access
•    Regional planning, training, and exercises
The City of Newark entered into its original Operational Area Agreement with Alameda County in 1995. Since that time, emergency management practices, technologies, and regulatory requirements have evolved significantly, including:
•    Updates to SEMS and the National Incident Management System (NIMS) •    Expansion of disaster planning requirements
•    Advancements in emergency communications systems
•    Growth in whole community and regional coordination models To reflect these changes, ACOEM conducted a comprehensive update of the Operational Area Agreement in coordination with Operational Area partners.

DISCUSSION/ANALYSIS
Purpose of the Updated Agreement
The updated agreement formalizes continued participation in the Alameda County Operational Area and establishes a ten-year term. It clarifies governance, coordination structures, and expectations for all participating jurisdictions.

Key objectives include:
•    Strengthening regional emergency coordination
•    Enhancing resource management processes
•    Standardizing information sharing protocols
•    Supporting compliance with SEMS/NIMS requirements
•    Improving access to State and Federal disaster assistance Roles and Responsibilities
Under the agreement, Alameda County / ACOEM will:
•    Coordinate Operational Area emergency management activities •    Maintain the Operational Area Emergency Operations Center •    Facilitate situational awareness and intelligence sharing •    Facilitate situational awareness and intelligence sharing •    Coordinate mutual aid and resource requests
•    Provide training, planning, and exercise support
Under the agreement, the City of Newark will:
•    Maintain its local emergency management program
•    Activate and operate its Emergency Operations Center as needed •    Coordinate resource requests through the Operational Area •    Participate in Operational Area planning, training, and exercises •    Share situational status information during emergencies Operational Benefits to Newark
Participation ensures the City:
•    Maintains eligibility for disaster reimbursement
•    Receives mutual aid support during large scale incidents •    Accesses regional planning and training resources
•    Benefits from coordinated public information efforts •    Integrates into countywide preparedness initiatives FISCAL IMPACT
There is no fiscal impact associated with this action. Participation in the Operational Area supports eligibility for State and Federal disaster cost recovery, which can significantly offset local response and recovery expenditures following declared emergencies.

STRATEGIC PRIORITY AREA
Foster a Safe and Healthy Community
Strengthen Community through Education and Engagement
REVIEW AND APPROVAL
Prepared by - Richard Martinez, Emergency Services Coordinator Prepared by - Richard Martinez, Emergency Services Coordinator Reviewed by - Lenka Hovorka, Assistant City Manager
Reviewed by - Krysten Lee, Finance Director
Reviewed by - Kristopher J. Kokotaylo, City Attorney
Approved by - David J. Benoun, City Manager
Attachments
Resolution - Agreement Alameda County Area Emergency Management Organization Exhibit A - Agreement Alameda County Area Emergency Management Organization RESOLUTION NO.

RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF

NEWARK APPROVING AN AGREEMENT FOR

PARTICIPATION IN THE ALAMEDA COUNTY

OPERATIONAL AREA EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT

ORGANIZATION
WHEREAS, the potential for a major catastrophe due to natural or human-caused disaster necessitates all government entities within Alameda County to be prepared to share resources and information among themselves, as well as with the State of California in order to protect public welfare; and
WHEREAS, greater efficiency and disaster preparedness, response, recovery, and mitigation can be achieved by joining the efforts of the County of Alameda, other cities, special districts, and other public benefit non-profit corporations together in pre-disaster agreements; and WHEREAS, the California Emergency Services Act makes reference to the “operational area” and defines it as an “an intermediate level of the state emergency services organization” created to perform extraordinary functions for local governments within a county area such as strengthening mutual coordination, providing a focal point and conduit for disaster information, and assisting in the efficient management of resources; and WHEREAS, the sharing of resources in an emergency among public agencies is coordinated under the auspices of the California Master Mutual Aid Agreement; and WHEREAS, on January 8, 2026, the City Council approved the City of Newark Emergency Operations Plan 2025 Revision and affirmed alignment with the Alameda County operational Area Emergency Operations Plan; and
WHEREAS, the City of Newark derives significant benefit from participation in the Agreement through coordinated emergency preparedness and response efforts, enhanced cost recovery eligibility, and greater access to specialized training resources.

NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the City Council of the City of Newark, California, that the Agreement to participate in the Alameda County Operational Area Emergency Management Organization, as it was approved by the Alameda County Board of Supervisors on January 27, 2026 and attached hereto as Exhibit A, is hereby adopted.

BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the City Manager, or their designee, is authorized to execute and submit all documents which may be necessary for completing the Agreement.

10. INDEMNIFICATION AND HOLD HARMLESS
Each of the parties agree to indemnify and hold the other parties harmless and waives all claims for compensation for any loss, damage, personal injury, or death incurred in consequences of the acts or omissions of the indemnifying parties' own employees and agents in the performance of this Agreement.

It is the intent of the parties that, where negligence is determined to have been contributory, principles of comparative fault will be followed, and each party shall bear the proportionate costs of any loss, damage, expense, and liability attributable to the party's negligence.

11. SALARIES, EMPLOYMENT AND WORKERS COMPENSATION BENEFITS The salaries, employment and workers compensation benefits of each employee participating in the Operational Area Emergency Management Organization shall be the responsibility of the party employing the individual. It is understood that each party's employees have no rights, benefits, or special employment status conferred by reason of this Agreement.

IN WITNESS WHEREOF THE PARTIES HERETO HAVE EXECUTED THIS AGREEMENT AS FOLLOWS:

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Item  D. 6.

DATE 04/09/2026
TO Honorable Mayor and City Council Members
FROM Brittney Frye, Human Resources Director
SUBJECT    Adopt a resolution amending the 2024-2026 Biennial Budget and Capital Improvement Plan for Fiscal Year 2025-26 to reallocate two positions; amending the City’s salary schedule in conformance with California Code of Regulations, Title 2, Section 570.5; and approving a side letter agreement with the Newark Police Association reflecting a classification change
SUMMARY AND RECOMMENDATION
Following a comprehensive classification and compensation review, staff approved the reclassification of one Police Records Supervisor position to Police Records and Evidence Supervisor. The classification has been revised and retitled to more accurately reflect the position’s full scope, including oversight of both police records and property and evidence functions.

Additionally, staff recommends reallocating one vacant 0.75 full-time equivalent (FTE) Administrative Assistant position in the Recreation and Community Services Department to a 1.0 FTE Management Analyst I/II position to better align staffing with current operational and analytical needs.

Staff recommends that the City Council adopt a resolution amending the 2024–2026 Biennial Budget and Capital Improvement Plan for Fiscal Year 2025–26 to reallocate both positions, approve the salary for the updated classification of Police Records and Evidence Supervisor by amending the salary schedule to reflect this change, in conformance with California Code of Regulations, Title 2, Section 570.5, and approve a Side Letter Agreement with the Newark Police Association to reflect the classification title change.

BACKGROUND
The City engaged Distinction & Degree, a consulting firm specializing in public-sector classification studies, to evaluate the Police Records Supervisor classification to ensure alignment with current duties, organizational needs, internal equity, and market standards. The review included a position questionnaire, interviews, analysis of duties, internal comparisons, and market benchmarking.

Following a review of the consultant's findings and pursuant to Personnel Rules and Regulations (Rule III, Section 5), staff approved reclassification of the position effective April 12, 2026.  City Council approval is needed for an approximate $6,000 budget adjustment and to set the salary.

Separately, since August 2025, the Recreation and Community Services Department has experienced a vacancy in one Administrative Assistant position. During this period of vacancy, the department evaluated its operational needs and identified a gap in staff capacity dedicated to complex analytical and administrative work. The reallocation is proposed to be effective April 12, 2026, and is intended to align authorized staffing with current and anticipated departmental needs.

DISCUSSION/ANALYSIS
Police Classification Reallocation
The current Police Records Supervisor classification is structured within the Public Safety Clerk series and emphasizes advanced records work. The proposed Police Records and Evidence Supervisor classification identifies the position as a first-line, non-sworn working supervisor with broader oversight responsibility for both records and property and evidence functions.

Key distinctions include:

Scope of Responsibility: The proposed classification expands oversight to include both records and property and evidence functions, whereas the current classification is primarily limited to records.

Supervisory Role: The proposed role is clearly defined as a non-sworn working supervisor who both oversees staff and performs complex, technical work.

Complexity and Sensitivity: The proposed classification reflects responsibility for sensitive, highly confidential, and complex materials and functions, including oversight related to body-worn camera footage and evidence operations.

Knowledge and Expertise: The proposed classification includes broader subject matter expertise in records management and property and evidence control within a law enforcement setting.

Minimum Qualifications: The proposed classification broadens the qualifying experience and more clearly reflects the supervisory and operational responsibilities of the position.

These differences support the conclusion that the proposed classification more accurately reflects the position’s current responsibilities and distinguishes it from the existing classification.

In addition, staff recommends updating the salary range for the revised Police Records and Evidence Supervisor classification to reflect the scope, complexity, and level of responsibility associated with the position. The recommended salary range is $115,960.00 to $140,982.40 annually, consistent with the consultant’s recommendations and internal equity considerations. This salary more accurately reflects the full range of supervisory duties, including oversight of both police records and property and evidence functions.

The classification results, including classification and compensation changes, were discussed and agreed to with the classification's recognized labor group, Newark Police Association.

Recreation and Community Services Reallocation
The Recreation and Community Services Department currently has one vacant 0.75 FTE Administrative Assistant position due to a retirement in August 2025. During the vacancy, staff identified increasing demands for higher-level analytical and administrative work rather than the work previously performed by the position, which was more clerical in nature.

Reallocating the position to a 1.0 FTE Management Analyst would provide dedicated support for:

Budget development and monitoring
Financial forecasting
Grant administration
Research and analysis
Process improvement
Performance tracking
Contract administration
Implementation of citywide initiatives
This change better aligns staffing resources with current and anticipated service needs.

Centralizing these responsibilities in a dedicated analytical position will improve operational efficiency, reduce administrative burdens on supervisory staff, and allow them to focus on program oversight, service delivery, and staff management.

FISCAL IMPACT
The Police Department reclassification will require a General Fund appropriation of $5,930 for Fiscal Year 2025–26. The Recreation and Community Services Department reallocation is expected to be absorbed through current-year vacancy savings.

Future costs will be incorporated into the City’s regular biennial budget process for both reallocated positions.

STRATEGIC PRIORITY AREA
Boost Financial Resilience and Excellence in Service Delivery REVIEW AND APPROVAL
Prepared by - Brittney Frye, Human Resources Director
Reviewed by - Roya Gonzalez, Interim Recreation and Community Services Director Reviewed by - Lenka Hovorka, Assistant City Manager
Reviewed by - Krysten Lee, Finance Director
Reviewed by - Kristopher J. Kokotaylo, City Attorney
Approved by - David J. Benoun, City Manager
Attachments
Resolution Reallocation and Reclassification
NPA Side Letter of Agreement
Police Records and Evidence Supervisor Job Classification Salary Schedule Effective April 12, 2025
RESOLUTION NO.

A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
NEWARK AMENDING THE 2024–2026 BIENNIAL BUDGET

AND CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT PLAN FOR FISCAL YEAR
2025–26 TO REALLOCATE POSITIONS; APPROVING AN
AMENDMENT TO THE CITY’S SALARY SCHEDULE IN

CONFORMANCE WITH CALIFORNIA CODE OF
REGULATIONS, TITLE 2, SECTION 570.5; AND APPROVING A

SIDE LETTER OF AGREEMENT WITH THE NEWARK POLICE

ASSOCIATION
WHEREAS, the 2024-2026 Biennial Budget and Capital Improvement Plan was adopted by the City Council on June 27, 2024; and
WHEREAS, the City conducted a comprehensive Reclassification Study of the Police Records Supervisor position in the Police Department; and WHEREAS, the study concluded, and the City confirmed that the duties performed by the incumbent are consistent with a higher-level supervisory role overseeing both police records and property and evidence functions; and
WHEREAS, the consultant recommended updating the Police Records Supervisor classification title to Police Records and Evidence Supervisor and increasing the classification salary range to accurately reflect the position’s scope and level of responsibility; and WHEREAS, the City engaged in meet and confer as required by law and both the City and the Newark Police Association agreed to the revised and retitled classification changes; and WHEREAS, the Recreation and Community Services Department has experienced a vacancy in a 0.75 full-time equivalent Administrative Assistant position and the City has revaluated its operational needs; and
WHEREAS, the City identified a need for higher-level analytical and administrative support and recommends reallocating the position to a 1.0 full-time equivalent Management Analyst to better align with current and anticipated service needs; and WHEREAS, the City Council finds it appropriate to amend the 2024-2026 Biennial Budget and Capital Improvement Plan to reflect these allocations.

NOW THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the City Council hereby authorizes an amendment to the 2024-2026 Biennial Budget and Capital Improvement Plan to reallocate one fulltime equivalent classification of Pollice Records Supervisor to one full-time equivalent classification of Police Records and Evidence Supervisor and reallocate one .75 full-time equivalent Administrative Assistant to one full-time equivalent Management Analyst, effective April 12, 2026.

BE IT FURTHER RESOLVEDthat the City Manager is authorized to execute a Side Letter between the City and Newark Police Association, in form approved by the City Manager, and take such additional actions as necessary to implement the Side Letter.

BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the City Council hereby approves an amendment to the City’s Salary Schedule to reflect the compensation pursuant to the revised classification of Police Records and Evidence Supervisor, effective April 12, 2026.

Classification Frequency Step 1 Step 2 Step 3 Step 4 Step 5 Police
Records and
Evidence
Supervisor
Hourly
Biweekly
Annual
$55.75
$4,460.00
$115,960.00
$58.54
$4,683.20
$121,763.20
$61.47
$4,917.60
$127.857.60
$64.54
$5,163.20
$134,243.20
$67.78
$5,422.40
$140,982.40
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the City Council hereby approves an amendment to the 2024-2026 Biennial Budget and Capital Improvement Plan for Fiscal Year 2025-26 as follows:

Personnel Allocation
Add: One (1) full-time equivalent Police Records and Evidence Supervisor Add: One (1) full-time equivalent Management Analyst I/II Delete: One (1) full-time equivalent Police Records Supervisor Delete: One .75 full-time equivalent Administrative Assistant Account Allocation
TO: 110.30.033.330.5110 SALARIES (FT/RPT) $4,300
TO: 110.30.033.330.5220 MEDICARE $62
TO: 110.30.033.330.5510 DEFINED BNFT PLAN (CalPERS) $1,566 FR: 110.3000 UNAPPROPRIATED FUND BALANCE $5930

510.578.4267 [email protected] www.newark.org facebook.com/cityofnewarkca City of Newark
Human Resources Department
37101 Newark Boulevard
Newark, CA 94560
To: Newark Police Association (NPA) Executive Board
From: Brittney Frye, Human Resources Director
David Benoun, City Manager
Subject: Side Letter of Agreement Between the City of Newark and the Newark Police Association Regarding Classification Retitle and Salary Adjustment
Date: March 25, 2026
This side letter of agreement is entered into by and between the City of Newark (“City”) and the Newark Police Association (“NPA”) to modify language within the Memorandum of Understanding (“MOU”) covering the term July 1, 2025, through June 30, 2028. The purpose of this Side Letter is to reflect the agreed-upon classification retitle and corresponding salary adjustment.

Background
The City conducted a reclassification study of the Police Records Supervisor position, which determined that the scope of duties more accurately reflects a supervisory role overseeing both police records and property and evidence functions. As a result, the City proposed retitling the classification to Police Records and Evidence Supervisor and updating the salary range to align with the enhanced responsibilities.

The City and NPA met and conferred regarding these changes and reached agreement on the revised classification title and compensation.

Agreement
The parties agree to the following:

1. The classification of Police Records Supervisor shall be retitled to Police Records and Evidence Supervisor, and the duties of the classification shall be updated to reflect the expanded scope and level of responsibility.

2. The salary for the Police Records and Evidence Supervisor classification shall be updated as reflected in the approved salary schedule adopted by City Council and outlined int the following chart:

3. Frequency Step 1 Step 2 Step 3 Step 4 Step 5
Hourly
Biweekly
Annual
$55.75
$4,460.00
$115,960.00
$58.54
$4,683.20
$121,763.20
$61.47
$4,917.60
$127.857.60
$64.54
$5,163.20
$134,243.20
$67.78
$5,422.40
$140,982.40
City of Newark – Human Resources Department 2

4. All references in the MOU to Police Records Supervisor shall be understood to refer to Police Records and Evidence Supervisor.

This side letter will become effective upon approval by the City Council and shall remain in effect for the duration of the MOU.

Dated:

For the City of Newark: For the Newark Police Association:

David J. Benoun, City Manager Steven Losier, NPA President City of Newark – Human Resources Department 3
Police Records and Evidence Supervisor class specification Page 1 of 3 Police Records and Evidence Supervisor
Class Specification
Revised 3/26
Class ID: 645
Unit: NPA
Probation: 12 Months
FLSA: Non-Exempt

DEFINITION
Under general direction, organizes, directs, assigns, supervises, and participates in the work of assigned Records and Property and Evidence Unit personnel; oversees public safety records management and property and evidence operations; performs the most complex and sensitive records and evidence related work; and performs related duties as assigned.

SUPERVISION RECEIVED AND EXERCISED
Receives general supervision from the assigned Police Support Services Manager. Exercises direct supervision over assigned Records and Property and Evidence Unit staff.

DISTINGUISHING CHARACTERISTICS
This is a non-sworn working supervisor classification within the Public Safety Clerk, Property and Evidence Technician, or closely related series. Positions at this level are distinguished by responsibility for supervising staff and overseeing both police records and property and evidence functions. Incumbents exercise independent judgement and discretion in coordinating unit activities, resolving complex operational issues, and ensuring compliance with legal and procedural requirements.

Employees in this classification perform the most complex and sensitive duties within the functional areas, including supervision of assigned records, and property and evidence unit staff, handling escalated issues, and managing work involving the most confidential, sensitive, or graphic information. Employees at this level are required to be fully proficient in all assigned program areas and have a high degree of accountability, decision-making authority, and public interaction.

EXAMPLES OF JOB FUNCTIONS (Illustrative Only)
Organize, schedule, assign, train, lead, and review the work of assigned records, and property and evidence unit personnel and volunteers.

Exercise direct supervision over assigned staff; perform the most difficult and complex work in records, and property and evidence unit activities, including handling difficult problems/determining appropriate course of action; provide or coordinate staff training; conduct performance evaluations; work with employees to correct deficiencies; evaluate work requirements and prioritize assignments based on multiple, sometimes competing priorities (e.g. time sensitivity; confidentiality; etc.)
Coordinate and administer activities related to various records systems and projects; coordinate with other departments, divisions, and agencies related to the work assigned; maintain workrelated records; compile, audit, and report statistical information; process criminal and traffic warrants; and monitor release of police and accident reports.

Direct maintenance of departmental record-keeping system in accordance with legal requirements, and City and departmental policies and standards; release police reports and criminal record Police Records and Evidence Supervisor class specification Page 2 of 3 information in accordance with regulations and procedures; ensure confidentiality of information is maintained according to applicable laws, rules, regulations, and administrative orders.

Evaluate the impact of emerging technology and related legislation on operations; implement and interpret operating procedures and submit recommendations for change; make recommendations for changes and improvements to existing standards and procedures; provide recommendations for assigned unit-related budget planning.

Respond as appropriate to comments and concerns expressed by the public regarding the release, maintenance, and processing of public safety records.

Use a personal computer to enter and retrieve information related to work assignments and recordkeeping.

Build and maintain positive working relationships with co-workers, other City employees, and the public using principles of good customer service.

Perform related duties as assigned.

QUALIFICATIONS
Knowledge of:
• Principles and practices of current records management practices and property/evidence control used in municipal law enforcement.
• Chain of custody principles and evidence handling standards. • Pertinent local, State and Federal laws, ordinances and rules, public records acts, and penal code sections.
• Principles and practices of supervision, training, planning, and reviewing the work of others. • Current office procedures and computer equipment, including various filing and recordkeeping systems, personnel scheduling, and operation of automated information and communication systems.
• Research techniques and procedures.
• Criminal justice procedures including knowledge of court rules and procedures. • Standard business arithmetic.
• Correct English usage, including spelling, grammar, and punctuation.

Skill or Ability to:
• Perform the most complex public safety records, property and evidence processing and maintenance work.
• Plan, assign and review the work of assigned staff.
• Supervise, train, and evaluate assigned staff.
• Organize, prioritize, and coordinate work activities of records, and property and evidence unit. • Read and interpret rules, policies, procedures, and written instructions. • Communicate clearly and concisely, both orally and in writing using appropriate English grammar and syntax.
• Communicate clearly and effectively with people from a variety of socio-economic backgrounds.
• Maintain clear and accurate records.
• Interpret tables and compare numbers.
• Read and synthesize information from police reports, manuals, state codes, warrants, and maps.

Police Records and Evidence Supervisor class specification Page 3 of 3 • Establish and maintain effective working relationships with those contacted in the course of the work.
• Use initiative and sound judgment within established guidelines. • Evaluate operational impact of emerging technology and related legislation and recommend procedural changes as appropriate.
• Exercise discretion when performing or assigning sensitive tasks. • Work under pressure, exercise good judgment, and make sound decisions in emergency situations.
• Type accurately at a rate of 45 net words per minute. • Respectfully and effectively collaborate with a variety of people of varying backgrounds and roles. Demonstrate tact, professionalism, and diplomacy.

Education and Experience:

Any combination of education and experience that would provide the required knowledge, skills, and abilities is qualifying. A typical way to obtain the required qualifications would be:

Possession of a high school diploma or equivalent, and three (3) years of progressively responsible experience in law enforcement support services, including records management and/or property and evidence functions, including at least one (1) year of lead/supervisory responsibility.

License and Certificate:

Possession of a valid driver license and a satisfactory driving record throughout employment.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS
Must possess mobility to work in a standard office setting and use standard office equipment, including a computer, and to operate a motor vehicle to visit various City and meeting sites; vision to read printed materials and a computer screen; and hearing and speech to communicate in person and over the telephone. Standing in and walking between work areas is frequently required. Finger dexterity is needed to access, enter, and retrieve data using a computer keyboard or calculator and to operate standard office equipment. Positions in this classification frequently bend, stoop, kneel, and reach to perform assigned duties, as well as push and pull drawers open and closed to retrieve and file information. Employees must possess the ability to lift, carry, push, and pull materials and objects up to 25 pounds with the use of proper equipment. Reasonable accommodations will be made for individuals on a case-by-case basis.

ENVIRONMENTAL CONDITIONS
Employees work in an office environment with moderate noise levels, controlled temperature conditions, and no direct exposure to hazardous physical substances. Employees may interact with upset staff and/or public and private representatives in interpreting and enforcing departmental policies and procedures. The principal duties of this class are performed in a police station environment with exposure to criminal offenders, mentally ill individuals, and persons potentially infected with communicable diseases. Willingness and ability to work any shift; work holidays, weekends, scheduled and emergency overtime; be available on call, as required; willingness to work a variety of assignments and to rotate to different assignments as directed. Wear uniform or professional business attire required; comply with departmental grooming standards.

Classification Hourly Biweekly Annual Hourly Biweekly Annual Hourly Biweekly Annual Hourly Biweekly Annual Hourly Biweekly Annual Accountant 54.64 4,371.20 113,651.20 57.38 4,590.40 119,350.40 60.25 4,820.00 125,320.00 63.25 5,060.00 131,560.00 66.42 5,313.60 138,153.60 Accounting Assistant I 38.05 3,044.00 79,144.00 39.96 3,196.80 83,116.80 41.95 3,356.00 87,256.00 44.05 3,524.00 91,624.00 46.26 3,700.80 96,220.80 Accounting Assistant II 41.84 3,347.20 87,027.20 43.93 3,514.40 91,374.40 46.12 3,689.60 95,929.60 48.43 3,874.40 100,734.40 50.86 4,068.80 105,788.80 Accounting Technician I 44.27 3,541.60 92,081.60 46.49 3,719.20 96,699.20 48.81 3,904.80 101,524.80 51.25 4,100.00 106,600.00 53.81 4,304.80 111,924.80 Accounting Technician II 48.70 3,896.00 101,296.00 51.14 4,091.20 106,371.20 53.70 4,296.00 111,696.00 56.38 4,510.40 117,270.40 59.20 4,736.00 123,136.00 Administrative Assistant 44.15 3,532.00 91,832.00 46.35 3,708.00 96,408.00 48.67 3,893.60 101,233.60 51.11 4,088.80 106,308.80 53.66 4,292.80 111,612.80 Administrative Support Specialist I 34.48 2,758.40 71,718.40 36.20 2,896.00 75,296.00 38.01 3,040.80 79,060.80 39.92 3,193.60 83,033.60 41.90 3,352.00 87,152.00 Administrative Support Specialist II 37.63 3,010.40 78,270.40 39.51 3,160.80 82,180.80 41.49 3,319.20 86,299.20 43.56 3,484.80 90,604.80 45.74 3,659.20 95,139.20 Animal Control Officer 42.90 3,432.00 89,232.00 45.05 3,604.00 93,704.00 47.30 3,784.00 98,384.00 49.67 3,973.60 103,313.60 52.15 4,172.00 108,472.00 Assistant City Manager 126.92 10,153.60 263,993.60 152.31 12,184.80 316,804.80 Assistant Engineer-Civil 57.38 4,590.40 119,350.40 60.25 4,820.00 125,320.00 63.26 5,060.80 131,580.80 66.41 5,312.80 138,132.80 69.74 5,579.20 145,059.20 Assistant Maintenance Superintendent 70.65 5,652.00 146,952.00 84.78 6,782.40 176,342.40 Assistant Planner 51.64 4,131.20 107,411.20 54.22 4,337.60 112,777.60 56.93 4,554.40 118,414.40 59.77 4,781.60 124,321.60 62.76 5,020.80 130,540.80 Assistant to the City Manager 67.29 5,383.20 139,963.20 80.75 6,460.00 167,960.00 Associate Civil Engineer 66.44 5,315.20 138,195.20 69.75 5,580.00 145,080.00 73.24 5,859.20 152,339.20 76.90 6,152.00 159,952.00 80.75 6,460.00 167,960.00 Associate Planner 59.10 4,728.00 122,928.00 62.07 4,965.60 129,105.60 65.17 5,213.60 135,553.60 68.42 5,473.60 142,313.60 71.84 5,747.20 149,427.20 Building Inspector I 56.07 4,485.60 116,625.60 58.87 4,709.60 122,449.60 61.82 4,945.60 128,585.60 64.91 5,192.80 135,012.80 68.15 5,452.00 141,752.00 Building Inspector II 58.87 4,709.60 122,449.60 61.82 4,945.60 128,585.60 64.91 5,192.80 135,012.80 68.15 5,452.00 141,752.00 71.56 5,724.80 148,844.80 Building Maintenance Mechanic I 42.01 3,360.80 87,380.80 44.13 3,530.40 91,790.40 46.32 3,705.60 96,345.60 48.65 3,892.00 101,192.00 51.08 4,086.40 106,246.40 Building Maintenance Mechanic II 46.28 3,702.40 96,262.40 48.59 3,887.20 101,067.20 51.03 4,082.40 106,142.40 53.59 4,287.20 111,467.20 56.25 4,500.00 117,000.00 Chief Building Official 96.75 7,740.00 201,240.00 117.60 9,408.00 244,608.00 Chief Information Officer/Information 115.12 9,209.60 239,449.60 138.13 11,050.40 287,310.40 Child Care Instructor 28.15 2,252.00 58,552.00 29.58 2,366.40 61,526.40 31.06 2,484.80 64,604.80 32.61 2,608.80 67,828.80 34.27 2,741.60 71,281.60 City Clerk 81.80 6,544.00 170,144.00 98.14 7,851.20 204,131.20 City Engineer 99.44 7,955.20 206,835.20 119.33 9,546.40 248,206.40 City Manager 184.22 14,737.60 383,177.60
Communications and Public Engagement 77.91 6,232.80 162,052.80 93.49 7,479.20 194,459.20 Community Development Director 115.12 9,209.60 239,449.60 138.13 11,050.40 287,310.40 Community Engagement Manager 70.65 5,652.00 146,952.00 84.78 6,782.40 176,342.40 Community Preservation Manager 77.91 6,232.80 162,052.80 93.49 7,479.20 194,459.20 Community Preservation Specialist I 46.75 3,740.00 97,240.00 49.09 3,927.20 102,107.20 51.54 4,123.20 107,203.20 54.12 4,329.60 112,569.60 56.83 4,546.40 118,206.40 Community Preservation Specialist II 51.43 4,114.00 106,964.00 54.00 4,319.92 112,317.92 56.69 4,535.52 117,923.52 59.53 4,762.56 123,826.56 62.51 5,001.04 130,027.04 Community Service Officer 43.39 3,471.20 90,251.20 45.55 3,644.00 94,744.00 47.83 3,826.40 99,486.40 50.22 4,017.60 104,457.60 52.74 4,219.20 109,699.20 Crime Analyst 57.38 4,590.40 119,350.40 60.25 4,820.00 125,320.00 63.26 5,060.80 131,580.80 66.41 5,312.80 138,132.80 69.74 5,579.20 145,059.20 Deputy Community Development Director 96.75 7,740.00 201,240.00 117.60 9,408.00 244,608.00 Deputy Economic Development Director 96.75 7,740.00 201,240.00 117.60 9,408.00 244,608.00 Deputy Finance Director 96.75 7,740.00 201,240.00 117.60 9,408.00 244,608.00 Engineering Technician I 48.39 3,871.20 100,651.20 50.81 4,064.80 105,684.80 53.35 4,268.00 110,968.00 56.01 4,480.80 116,500.80 58.82 4,705.60 122,345.60 Engineering Technician II 51.82 4,145.60 107,785.60 54.41 4,352.80 113,172.80 57.13 4,570.40 118,830.40 59.99 4,799.20 124,779.20 62.99 5,039.20 131,019.20 Environmental Services Manager 77.91 6,232.80 162,052.80 93.49 7,479.20 194,459.20 Equipment Mechanic I 43.20 3,456.00 89,856.00 45.36 3,628.80 94,348.80 47.63 3,810.40 99,070.40 50.01 4,000.80 104,020.80 52.51 4,200.80 109,220.80 Equipment Mechanic II 47.56 3,804.80 98,924.80 49.94 3,995.20 103,875.20 52.43 4,194.40 109,054.40 55.06 4,404.80 114,524.80 57.81 4,624.80 120,244.80 Executive Assistant 49.07 3,925.60 102,065.60 51.52 4,121.60 107,161.60 54.10 4,328.00 112,528.00 56.80 4,544.00 118,144.00 59.64 4,771.20 124,051.20 Facilities Supervisor 63.84 5,107.20 132,787.20 67.03 5,362.40 139,422.40 70.39 5,631.20 146,411.20 73.90 5,912.00 153,712.00 77.59 6,207.20 161,387.20 Finance Director 115.12 9,209.60 239,449.60 138.13 11,050.40 287,310.40 General Laborer 31.40 2,512.00 65,312.00 32.98 2,638.40 68,598.40 34.63 2,770.40 72,030.40 36.37 2,909.60 75,649.60 38.18 3,054.40 79,414.40 Housing Policies and Programs Manager 81.80 6,544.00 170,144.00 98.14 7,851.20 204,131.20 Human Resources Director 115.12 9,209.60 239,449.60 138.13 11,050.40 287,310.40 Human Resources Technician 45.08 3,606.40 93,766.40 47.34 3,787.20 98,467.20 49.70 3,976.00 103,376.00 52.19 4,175.20 108,555.20 54.80 4,384.00 113,984.00 Information Technology Analyst 60.27 4,821.60 125,361.60 63.27 5,061.60 131,601.60 66.45 5,316.00 138,216.00 69.76 5,580.80 145,100.80 73.25 5,860.00 152,360.00 Range 16
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CITY OF NEWARK
Salary Schedule Effective 04/12/2026
Step 1 Step 2 Step 3 Step 4 Step 5
Classification Hourly Biweekly Annual Hourly Biweekly Annual Hourly Biweekly Annual Hourly Biweekly Annual Hourly Biweekly Annual Information Technology Technician I 44.17 3,533.60 91,873.60 46.38 3,710.40 96,470.40 48.70 3,896.00 101,296.00 51.13 4,090.40 106,350.40 53.69 4,295.20 111,675.20 Information Technology Technician II 49.47 3,957.60 102,897.60 51.94 4,155.20 108,035.20 54.54 436,320.00 113,443.20 57.27 4,581.60 119,121.60 60.13 4,810.40 125,070.40 Junior Engineer-Civil 49.57 3,965.60 103,105.60 52.05 4,164.00 108,264.00 54.65 4,372.00 113,672.00 57.39 4,591.20 119,371.20 60.26 4,820.80 125,340.80 Landscape & Parks Maintenance Worker I 39.25 3,140.00 81,640.00 41.20 3,296.00 85,696.00 43.27 3,461.60 90,001.60 45.43 3,634.40 94,494.40 47.72 3,817.60 99,257.60 Landscape & Parks Maintenance Worker II 43.22 3,457.60 89,897.60 45.39 3,631.20 94,411.20 47.65 3,812.00 99,112.00 50.03 4,002.40 104,062.40 52.53 4,202.40 109,262.40 Landscape Inspector 40.33 3,226.40 83,886.40 42.35 3,388.00 88,088.00 44.46 3,556.80 92,476.80 46.69 3,735.20 97,115.20 49.02 3,921.60 101,961.60 Lead Childcare Instructor 32.40 2,592.00 67,392.00 34.02 2,721.60 70,761.60 35.72 2,857.60 74,297.60 37.51 3,000.80 78,020.80 39.38 3,150.40 81,910.40 Maintenance Superintendent 85.90 6,872.00 178,672.00 103.07 8,245.60 214,385.60 Maintenance Supervisor 63.84 5,107.20 132,787.20 67.03 5,362.40 139,422.40 70.39 5,631.20 146,411.20 73.90 5,912.00 153,712.00 77.59 6,207.20 161,387.20 Management Analyst I 51.64 4,131.20 107,411.20 54.23 4,338.40 112,798.40 56.93 4,554.40 118,414.40 59.78 4,782.40 124,342.40 62.76 5,020.80 130,540.80 Management Analyst II 57.38 4,590.40 119,350.40 60.25 4,820.00 125,320.00 63.26 5,060.80 131,580.80 66.42 5,313.60 138,153.60 69.74 5,579.20 145,059.20 Permit Technician 43.88 3,510.40 91,270.40 46.07 3,685.60 95,825.60 48.37 3,869.60 100,609.60 50.79 4,063.20 105,643.20 53.33 4,266.40 110,926.40 Police Captain 107.44 8,595.20 223,475.20 128.94 10,315.20 268,195.20 Police Chief 124.39 9,951.00 258,726.00 149.27 11,941.20 310,471.20 Police Lieutenant 92.78 7,422.40 192,982.40 111.33 8,906.40 231,566.40 Police Officer 63.11 5,048.80 131,268.80 66.27 5,301.60 137,841.60 69.58 5,566.40 144,726.40 73.06 5,844.80 151,964.80 76.71 6,136.80 159,556.80 Police Records and Evidence Supervisor 55.75 4,460.00 115,960.00 58.54 4,683.20 121,763.20 61.47 4,917.60 127,857.60 64.54 5,163.20 134,243.20 67.78 5,422.40 140,982.40 Police Sergeant 76.54 6,123.20 159,203.20 80.37 6,429.60 167,169.60 84.38 6,750.40 175,510.40 88.60 7,088.00 184,288.00 93.03 7,442.40 193,502.40 Police Support Services Manager 81.80 6,544.00 170,144.00 98.14 7,851.20 204,131.20 Principal Civil Engineer 81.80 6,544.00 170,144.00 98.14 7,851.20 204,131.20 Principal Planner 81.80 6,544.00 170,144.00 98.14 7,851.20 204,131.20 Property and Evidence Technician 41.85 3,348.00 87,048.00 43.94 3,515.20 91,395.20 46.13 3,690.40 95,950.40 48.45 3,876.00 100,776.00 50.87 4,069.60 105,809.60 Public Safety Clerk 40.83 3,266.40 84,926.40 42.87 3,429.60 89,169.60 45.01 3,600.80 93,620.80 47.26 3,780.80 98,300.80 49.63 3,970.40 103,230.40 Public Safety Dispatch Supervisor 57.90 4,632.00 120,432.00 60.80 4,864.00 126,464.00 63.83 5,106.40 132,766.40 67.03 5,362.40 139,422.40 70.38 5,630.40 146,390.40 Public Safety Dispatcher 50.09 4,007.20 104,187.20 52.60 4,208.00 109,408.00 55.22 4,417.60 114,857.60 57.98 4,638.40 120,598.40 60.88 4,870.40 126,630.40 Public Works Director 115.12 9,209.60 239,449.60 138.13 11,050.40 287,310.40 Public Works Inspector 58.88 4,710.40 122,470.40 61.83 4,946.40 128,606.40 64.92 5,193.60 135,033.60 68.16 5,452.80 141,772.80 71.57 5,725.60 148,865.60 Recreation and Community Services Director 115.12 9,209.60 239,449.60 138.13 11,050.40 287,310.40 Recreation and Community Services Supervisor I 57.39 4,591.20 119,371.20 60.26 4,820.80 125,340.80 63.26 5,060.80 131,580.80 66.44 5,315.20 138,195.20 69.75 5,580.00 145,080.00 Recreation and Community Services Supervisor II 63.27 5,061.60 131,601.60 66.45 5,316.00 138,216.00 69.76 5,580.80 145,100.80 73.25 5,860.00 152,360.00 76.91 6,152.80 159,972.80 Recreation Coordinator 45.18 3,614.40 93,974.40 47.43 3,794.40 98,654.40 49.81 3,984.80 103,604.80 52.30 4,184.00 108,784.00 54.91 4,392.80 114,212.80 Red Light Photo Enforcement Technician 41.63 3,330.40 86,590.40 43.71 3,496.80 90,916.80 45.90 3,672.00 95,472.00 48.19 3,855.20 100,235.20 50.61 4,048.80 105,268.80 Senior Accountant 63.27 5,061.60 131,601.60 66.45 5,316.00 138,216.00 69.76 5,580.80 145,100.80 73.25 5,860.00 152,360.00 76.91 6,152.80 159,972.80 Senior Administrative Support Specialist 41.40 3,312.00 86,112.00 43.47 3,477.60 90,417.60 45.65 3,652.00 94,952.00 47.93 3,834.40 99,694.40 50.33 4,026.40 104,686.40 Senior Building Inspector 61.52 4,921.60 127,961.60 64.59 5,167.20 134,347.20 67.82 5,425.60 141,065.60 71.21 5,696.80 148,116.80 74.78 5,982.40 155,542.40 Senior Building Maintenance Mechanic 50.97 4,077.60 106,017.60 53.52 4,281.60 111,321.60 56.18 4,494.40 116,854.40 59.01 4,720.80 122,740.80 61.94 4,955.20 128,835.20 Senior Civil Engineer 78.40 6,272.00 163,072.00 82.32 6,585.60 171,225.60 86.44 6,915.20 179,795.20 90.77 7,261.60 188,801.60 95.28 7,622.40 198,182.40 Senior Equipment Mechanic 52.36 4,188.80 108,908.80 54.97 4,397.60 114,337.60 57.72 4,617.60 120,057.60 60.62 4,849.60 126,089.60 63.65 5,092.00 132,392.00 Senior Information Technology Analyst 66.44 5,315.20 138,195.20 69.75 5,580.00 145,080.00 73.24 5,859.20 152,339.20 76.90 6,152.00 159,952.00 80.75 6,460.00 167,960.00 Senior Landscape & Parks Maintenance Worker 47.59 3,807.20 98,987.20 49.97 3,997.60 103,937.60 52.48 4,198.40 109,158.40 55.09 4,407.20 114,587.20 57.84 4,627.20 120,307.20 Senior Landscape Inspector 47.59 3,807.20 98,987.20 49.97 3,997.60 103,937.60 52.48 4,198.40 109,158.40 55.09 4,407.20 114,587.20 57.84 4,627.20 120,307.20 Senior Management Analyst 66.02 5,281.60 137,321.60 69.33 5,546.40 144,206.40 72.79 5,823.20 151,403.20 76.43 6,114.40 158,974.40 80.25 6,420.00 166,920.00 Senior Planner 68.42 5,473.60 142,313.60 71.84 5,747.20 149,427.20 75.43 6,034.40 156,894.40 79.21 6,336.80 164,756.80 83.17 6,653.60 172,993.60 Senior Street Maintenance Worker 47.60 3,808.00 99,008.00 49.98 3,998.40 103,958.40 52.48 4,198.40 109,158.40 55.10 4,408.00 114,608.00 57.86 4,628.80 120,348.80 Strategic Initiatives Manager 85.90 6,872.00 178,672.00 103.07 8,245.60 214,385.60 Street Maintenance Worker I 39.25 3,140.00 81,640.00 41.20 3,296.00 85,696.00 43.27 3,461.60 90,001.60 45.43 3,634.40 94,494.40 47.72 3,817.60 99,257.60 Street Maintenance Worker II 43.22 3,457.60 89,897.60 45.38 3,630.40 94,390.40 47.65 3,812.00 99,112.00 50.03 4,002.40 104,062.40 52.53 4,202.40 109,262.40 Urban Forest Supervisor 55.75 4,460.00 115,960.00 58.54 4,683.20 121,763.20 61.47 4,917.60 127,857.60 64.54 5,163.20 134,243.20 67.78 5,422.40 140,982.40 Vehicle Abatement Officer 34.29 2,743.20 71,323.20 35.99 2,879.20 74,859.20 37.80 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CITY OF NEWARK
Salary Schedule Effective 04/12/2026
Item  F. 1.

DATE 04/09/2026
TO Honorable Mayor and City Council Members
FROM Neetu Salwan, City Clerk
SUBJECT    Adopt a resolution approving appointments to the Public Art Committee
At the January 8, 2026, City Council meeting, the Council adopted Ordinance No. 558, adding chapter 2.14, “Public Art Committee”, to the Newark Municipal Code, establishing the City’s first Public Art Committee (“Committee”). The Committee advises the City Council on public art matters and supports the development and placement of visual public art within the City.

Committee vacancies were advertised for approximately four weeks and the City received 26 applications. Mayor Hannon conducted applicant interviews. Due to strong community interest and a highly qualified applicant pool, Mayor Hannon requested on March 12, 2026, that the Council expand the Committee. The City Council agreed with the Mayor's recommendation to revise the committee makeup of five voting members, one non-voting Newark Memorial High School student and two alternates, to a committee makeup of nine voting members, one non-voting high school student residing within the City of Newark and no alternates. The City Council directed staff to prepare an ordinance amending the municipal code to reflect the proposed committee makeup.  The proposed ordinance is scheduled for introduction on April 9, 2026 and adoption on April 23, 2026.

Voting members serve four-year terms; however, for the initial appointments, five members will serve four-year terms and four members will serve two-year terms. The non-voting student member will serve a one-year term. All members may be reappointed, subject to the Mayor’s appointment and City Council approval. Committee members serve without compensation.

Mayor Hannon recommends appointing the following five applicants to serve four-year terms: Susan Helmer, Ish Amitoj Kaur, Alyssa Lopez, Tetiana Taganska, and Diana Wittebort; the following four applicants to serve two-year terms: Erin Evers, Kristina Garcia-Santiago, Lucia Gutierrez, and Jessica Lopez; and Raul Penalozaas as the non-voting high school student for a one-year term.

If the City Council approves the recommended applicants, their appointments to the Public Art Committee will take effect on the same date that the proposed ordinance Public Art Committee will take effect on the same date that the proposed ordinance amending Newark Municipal Code Chapter 2.14 takes effect. The amended ordinance is scheduled for adoption on April 23, 2026, and will take effect 30 days later.

Accordingly, the tentative effective date for all appointments is May 23, 2026. The appointments will not take effect if the ordinance does not become effective.

Attachments
Resolution Public Art Committee Members Appointments
RESOLUTION NO.

RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
NEWARK APPROVING THE MAYOR’S APPOINTMENTS TO

THE PUBLIC ART COMMITTEE
WHEREAS, the City Clerk advertised vacancies for members on the Public Art Committee pursuant to Newark Municipal Code Chapter 2.14 and received applications from:

Tetiana Taganska, Susan Helmer, Alyssa Lopez, Diana Wittebort, Ish Amitoj Kaur, Jessica Lopez, Lucia Gutierrez, Kristina Garcia-Santiago, Erin Evers, and Raul Penaloza; and WHEREAS, the Mayor of the City of Newark has considered the applications; and WHEREAS, the Mayor of the City of Newark has appointed Tetiana Taganska, Susan Helmer, Alyssa Lopez, Diana Wittebort, and Ish Amitoj Kaur to the Public Art Committee for a term expiring May 23, 2030; and
WHEREAS, the Mayor of the City of Newark has appointed Jessica Lopez, Lucia Gutierrez, Kristina Garcia-Santiago, and Erin Evers to the Public Art Committee for a term expiring May 23, 2028; and
WHEREAS, the Mayor of the City of Newark has appointed Raul Penaloza to the nonvoting high school member position on the Public Art Committee for a term expiring May 23, 2027; and
WHEREAS, the appointments shall not be effective until the effective date of Ordinance No. 564.

NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the City Council hereby approves the Public Art Committee appointments to be effective upon the effective date of Ordinance No 564.

BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the appointments will not take effect if Ordinance No. 564 does not take effect.

Item  F. 2.

DATE 04/09/2026
TO Honorable Mayor and City Council Members
FROM David Benoun, City Manager
SUBJECT    Receive report regarding business license tax analysis and provide direction regarding potential next steps related to evaluating potential ballot measure
SUMMARY AND RECOMMENDATION
The City of Newark’s Business License Tax (“BLT”) ordinance has not undergone a comprehensive structural modernization since 1970. Over the past five decades, Newark’s economy, similar to the economy throughout the greater bay area, has expanded and diversified, including growth in logistics, contractor activity, professional services, and regional-serving businesses. Many of these changes are related to the transformation in the nature of economic activity throughout the region and nationally over the past 55 years.  However, the City’s existing BLT continues to rely on outdated classifications and capped fee schedules that do not scale proportionately with business activity.  As a result, the BLT is structured in a manner that is inequitable and disproportionate in terms of impact to small and large businesses and equitable tax burden on business activity.

At the City Council meeting, the City Council will receive a presentation from the City's tax consultant, HdL Companies (“HdL”), that will analyze the City’s existing BLT relative to the current economic conditions and more modern business license taxes that have been approved by voters in other jurisdictions. Following that presentation, staff recommends that the Council consider directing staff to take certain next steps that would assist in evaluating whether the City Council should place a measure on the ballot this fall that would simplify and modernize the existing BLT.  These next steps include conducting a community survey and voter feasibility analysis, among others.

BACKGROUND
Newark’s Current BLT and Analysis by HdL
The City of Newark’s Business License Tax ordinance was adopted in 1970, and amended in 1979, 1983, and 1990 to adjust the tax rate. However, it has not been structurally modernized post-Proposition 218.  Voter approval is now required to adjust the tax rate. During this period, Newark’s economy has evolved substantially, including increased logistics and distribution activity, growth in professional services, and expansion of regional-serving commercial businesses.

A review of the City’s business registry shows approximately 3,103 licensed businesses reporting an estimated $5.12 billion in taxable gross receipts. Despite this level of economic activity, the City currently generates only approximately $1.47 million annually in business license tax revenue. Analysis conducted as part of the Business License Tax Study by HdL indicates that economic activity is highly concentrated. To illustrate the point, the largest 100 businesses account for approximately 75 percent of total reported gross receipts but contribute only approximately 47 percent of total business license tax revenue under the existing BLT.

Regional comparisons further indicate that Newark generates less business license tax revenue per resident and per business than peer jurisdictions that have modernized their business license tax structures. For example, Union City voters recently approved a BLT that established a variable gross receipts-based framework that more closely aligns tax contributions with business activity and economic scale and have increased their annual BLT revenue by approximately $3.5 million per year.

To evaluate potential modernization strategies, the City retained HdL to analyze the City’s current BLT and develop alternative tax models. The study evaluated several options.  Staff recommend that the City Council consider a variable gross receipts model to significantly improve the alignment between business activity and tax contribution and substantially increase the City’s long-term revenue capacity.  This report and HdL’s presentation will focus on this model.

Analysis of Newark’s BLT
Over the past six fiscal years, business license tax revenue has averaged approximately $1.41 million annually, indicating that the existing structure does not scale proportionately with business growth or economic output.

Registry analysis conducted as part of the tax study indicates:
•    Approximately 3,103 licensed businesses operate in Newark. •    Businesses report approximately $5.12 billion in taxable gross receipts. •    As noted above, the largest 100 businesses generate roughly 75 percent of reported gross receipts but contribute only about 47 percent of total business license tax revenue.

These findings indicate that the current tax structure does not proportionately reflect business size or economic footprint. As a result, smaller and mid-sized businesses may bear a larger share of the tax burden relative to their economic activity.  Additionally, some business types that do not generate meaningful revenue for the City through sales tax or through other revenue sources receive favorable tax treatment under the current BLT. Examples include warehousing and logistics uses, administrative and support offices (taxed on payroll), professional services, and certain property-related activities such as rental and real estate businesses.

Regional comparisons also indicate that Newark generates significantly lower business license tax revenue per capita and per business than comparable cities that have modernized their tax structures. These comparisons highlight the structural limitations of the City’s current BLT and the potential benefits of modernization.

DISCUSSION/ANALYSIS
Current BLT Structure
Newark’s current BLT requires businesses conducting operations within the City to obtain an annual business license and pay the applicable tax. The BLT applies to businesses operating in Newark, including those maintaining or representing a Newark business location.

Under the current BLT, the tax is calculated using different methods depending on the type of business activity. These include gross receipts for most commercial businesses; gross payroll for administrative offices or certain service operations; employee-based fees for certain professions (such as real estate agents); vehicle counts for delivery or transportation businesses; flat-fee categories for certain temporary or specialized business activities; and project value for contractors through quarterly or annual registration.

These methods correspond to multiple fee schedules and business classifications within the Municipal Code. Many of these classifications were adopted over time and reflect legacy business categories, resulting in a structure that can be complex to administer and that does not consistently scale with business size or overall economic activity.  The original BLT was adopted prior to voter-approved Constitutional initiatives such as Proposition 218.  Currently, the City is precluded from amending the BLT without voter approval because any revision would impact tax rates.

The HdL Study identified the following concerns:
•    Tax contributions do not proportionately reflect business size or economic footprint. •    Newark’s revenue per capita and per business lags comparable jurisdictions. •    The ordinance contains legacy classifications that complicate administration and reflect varying types of taxes and categories.
•    The structure does not align with modern business models or industrial throughput.

Proposed Simplification & Modernization Option
To address these issues, the HdL Study evaluated three potential approaches to modernization.  This report will focus on the variable gross receipts model.

The proposed variable gross receipts would amend the BLT to, among other things: 1) Simplify the categories by reducing the total number of business types and activity from over 30 categories and subcategories to an estimated five standardized categories plus one exempt category; 2) Under most circumstances establish an across the board gross receipts tax that will scale and increase depending on the amount of business activity generated – resulting in larger businesses paying equitable costs relative to activity generated – resulting in larger businesses paying equitable costs relative to business activity occurring within the City; 3) Lower the flat rate business tax amount for small businesses resulting in a tax decrease for small businesses within the jurisdiction; 4) Ensure that certain types of uses (for example, warehouse uses and certain professional services) which do not generate sales tax revenue pay a higher percentage of gross receipts in business license tax; and 5) Generate approximately $4.6 million to $6.7 million in additional BLT revenue, depending on the rate structure selected, compared to the City’s current annual revenue of approximately $1.5 million, inclusive of penalties and registration fees.

The variable gross receipts model represents a significant improvement over the existing structure and provides a scalable framework that adjusts as economic activity grows.

The Union City City Council placed a BLT modernization measure on the ballot to establish a variable gross receipts model in November 2024 (Measure QQ).  Voters overwhelmingly approved Measure QQ with 81.62% voter approval.  Union City anticipated that Measure QQ would generate approximately $3.5 million in additional revenue. Union City staff confirmed that actual revenues to date are consistent with the initial projections and expectations.

Policy Considerations
As part of the BLT review, staff and HdL evaluated impacts and other equity considerations from a policy standpoint in assessing a gross receipts–based tax framework. Certain types of business activity, for example logistics operations, warehousing, and construction-related enterprises, can place greater demand on the need for City services and occupy a significant amount of real estate within the City.

Despite this, many of these business types pay little or even no sales tax.  Meanwhile, retail uses do not generally have the same impacts, but consumers pay a state and local sales tax when making purchases at these locations which provides revenue to the City’s general fund.

Recognizing these conditions as a policy consideration provides context for evaluating how different business activities may place varying demands on City services and the impact on their occupation of limited real estate in the City. For example, the proposed BLT could establish a higher gross receipt tax rate for logistics, warehousing and distribution uses than for retail uses to ensure that businesses are sharing equitably in their burden on the need for City services relative to the amount of real estate that they occupy.

Similarly, professional services may generate significant gross receipts and business activity but result in minimal or no sales tax revenue.  Despite this, professional services can occupy locations within the City that are desirable for retail uses.  The primary difference is that professional services will generally provide little for the City by way of revenue, while retail uses will provide sales tax revenue.

A variable gross receipts-based framework, particularly one that includes multiple categories, allows the City to recognize differences in industrial throughput, contractor activity, and professional services while maintaining administrative clarity.

Additionally, while the variable gross receipts model will likely result in larger businesses paying a proportionate amount for their economic activity, the proposed BLT can establish a minimum tax rate that will result in many small businesses paying lower taxes than they are currently paying under the existing BLT.  As businesses scale up, they will pay more in BLT.  This will reverse the current inequity under the existing BLT that results in large businesses paying proportionately less than medium and small businesses.

Next Steps
Staff is seeking direction from the City Council to proceed with potential simplification and modernization of the BLT, which could include the following next steps:

1.    Business community outreach and stakeholder engagement

2.    Refinement of revenue modeling and category definitions

3.    Preparation of ordinance language

4.    Public education and outreach

5.    Community survey and voter feasibility analysis
BLT changes would ultimately require Newark voter approval.  Placement of a proposed ballot measure for a general tax requires a supermajority (4/5) vote of the City Council.  Should the City Council wish to move forward, staff would recommend proceeding with the evaluation to determine the feasibility of a potential measure for November 2026.

FISCAL IMPACT
Should Newark voters vote to simplify and modernize the city's BLT as discussed above, then it is anticipated that the City would receive an increase of approximately $4.6 million to $6.7 million in general fund revenue.

These funds could be used for any legitimate governmental purpose, including, but not limited to:

Strengthen reserves and sustain long-term fiscal resilience Stabilize the General Fund to address any potential structural imbalance Mitigate risk associated with the December 31, 2029, Utility Users Tax ("UUT") sunset
Support capital improvement projects
Address deferred infrastructure needs, including street and right-of-way maintenance.

STRATEGIC PRIORITY AREA
Boost Financial Resilience and Excellence in Service Delivery REVIEW AND APPROVAL
REVIEW AND APPROVAL
Prepared by - Kristopher J. Kokotaylo, City Attorney
Krysten Lee, Finance Director
David J. Benoun, City Manager
Reviewed and Approved by - David J. Benoun, City Manager Attachments
Presentation Tax Study

CITY OF NEWARK

BUSINESS LICENSE TAX
Tax Study Report
Presented By
The Challenge
Why consider changing at all?
• Improving equity and proportionality.
• Acting on the opportunity to prepare for the future.
• Strengthen reserves and sustain long-term fiscal resilience. • Provide funding that can be used for any purpose including support of city initiatives, such as capital improvement projects and infrastructure needs.

Current System Limitations
• Flat revenue trend
• System complexity
• Inconsistent tax methods
Revenue Not Keeping Pace
6-Year Revenue Trend Based on the License Period
$1,456,532
$1,339,963
$1,408,732 $1,399,466 $1,450,623 $1,435,496
$0
$200,000
$400,000
$600,000
$800,000
$1,000,000
$1,200,000
$1,400,000
$1,600,000
FY2019-20 FY2020-21 FY2021-22 FY2022-23 FY2023-24 FY2024-25 The revenues appearing in this graph were provided by the City of Newark System Complexity
License Rates, Counts, and Tax Basis
Rate Types Count of Business Primary Tax Basis
Retail/Wholesale/General Businesses 1,542 Gross Receipt Contractor 658 Gross Receipt
Contractor Quarterly 228 Gross Receipt
Professional 136 Gross Receipt
Non-Residential Property 118 Gross Receipt
Multiple Rate Types 113 Varied rates based on classification Non-Profit 78 Exempt
Manufacturing 49 Gross Receipt
Admin/Support Office 43 Gross Payroll Tax
Delivery 43 Vehicle-based Flat fee (Optional GR Election) All Other (7) 95 Varied Rates based on Classification
Total 3,103
Not a New Tax
Total Share of Tax Revenue Generated by Rate Type
Gross Receipts
53%
Contractor
18%
Manufacturing
9%
Admin/Suport Office
8%
Professional
4%
Non-Residential Property
4%
Warehousing
1%
Contractor Quarterly
1% All other (9)
2%
Reworking the business license tax presents a
chance for Newark to modernize its tax
structure and ensure that it is aligned with
today’s economy and tomorrow’s fiscal needs.

An Overview
How Does a Gross Receipts Tax Work?
A business makes money by selling goods or services. This revenue is known as the gross receipts of the business. This is different than sales tax, because gross receipts include ALL business revenue, rather than just sales made in a specific jurisdiction.

The city applies the rate or formula to the gross receipts to calculate the tax due.

The business pays the tax based on its total business revenue.

Currently, the top 100
businesses generate 75% of
gross receipts…
Misalignment Between Business Activity and Contribution Top 100

75.35%
All Other
Businesses

24.65%
Top 100 - Percent of
Reported Gross Receipts
…but only 47% of tax assessed.

This highlights that the current
structure does not fully reflect
differences in business scale.

Misalignment Between Business Activity and Contribution Top 100

46.92%
All Other
Businesses

53.08%
Top 100 - Percent of
Total Tax Revenue Assessed
What Does the Misalignment Show?
If Business License Tax worked as a flat percentage of revenue, the percentage of gross receipts would be proportional to the tax assessed. A misalignment indicates that this is not happening.

Why?
Lower rates for certain industries
Caps
Thresholds
Exclusions
Large businesses dominate gross receipts, but structural features of the tax system reduce their effective tax rate—shifting more of the burden onto others.

The Proposal
The City is proposing to modernize how it funds essential services by implementing a modest business-based tax tied to economic activity.

Updating the structure would allow the City to better align tax contributions with economic activity while maintaining a clear and predictable system for businesses.

About half of the City’s businesses are already taxed based on gross receipts, meaning the proposed models adjust the structure rather than introducing a new tax base.

The Proposal
• Increase existing Business License Tax rate by 40%
Model 1
• Change existing Business License Tax structure to one flat rate for all businesses ($25 flat rate up to $25,000 of gross receipts, then $1.25 per thousand dollars of gross receipts above $25,000) Model 2
• Enact a variable rate for businesses based on business types (base rate plus variable rate for income above $25,000)
• Simplifies existing categories and replaces them with five base categories and one exempt categories (Exempt, Contractor, General/Retail, Professional, Property Rental, and Services) • Model provides two options (Options 1 & 2) with options for rate schedules Model 3
The Models the Study Considered
• Increase existing Business License Tax rate by 40%
Model 1
• Change existing Business License Tax structure to one flat rate for all businesses ($25 flat rate up to $25,000 of gross receipts, then $1.25 per thousand dollars of gross receipts above $25,000) Model 2
• Enact a variable rate for businesses based on business types (base rate plus variable rate for income above $25,000)
• Simplifies existing categories and replaces them with five base categories and one exempt categories (Exempt, Contractor, General/Retail, Professional, Property Rental, and Services) • Model provides two options (Options 1 & 2) with options for rate schedules Model 3
The Models the Study Considered
Model 3 Variable Gross Receipts Rate
Model’s Revenue Impact
Business Type
Number of
Businesses
Est. Taxable Gross
Receipts
(in millions) FY2025 Charges
Option 1: Variable
Gross Receipts
Est. Revenue
Option 2: Variable
Gross Receipts
Est. Revenue
Contractor 917 $389 $272,000 $765,000 $765,000
General/Retail 631 $1,341 $396,000 $1,342,000 $586,000
Industrial 188 $1,547 $219,000 $1,547,000 $699,000
Professional 394 $689 $206,000 $2,053,000 $1,712,000
Property Rental 192 $224 $97,000 $663,000 $498,000
Service 703 $926 $278,000 $1,839,000 $1,839,000
Exempt 78 $0 $0 $0 $0
Total 3,103 $5,116 $1,468,000 $8,209,000 $6,099,000
Increased Business Tax
Revenue $6,741,000 $4,631,000
Tax Model Comparisons
Annual Revenue, Revenue Increase, And Median Tax Assessed FY2025
Charges
Option 1: Variable
Gross Receipt Rate
Option 2: Variable
Gross Receipt Rate
Projected
Revenue $1,468,000 $8,209,000 $6,099,000
Business Tax
Revenue Increase $6,741,000 $4,631,000
FY2025
Charges
Option 1: Variable
Gross Receipt Rate
Option 2: Variable
Gross Receipt Rate
Median Tax
Amount $96 $145 $118
Model 3 Variable Gross Receipts Rate
Model Structure
Categories* Flat Rate
Option 1:

Rates Per Thousand
Option 2:

Rates Per Thousand
Contractor
$25 Flat Rate
Up to $25,000 Gross Receipts
$2.00 $2.00
General/Retail $1.00 $0.43
Industrial $1.00 $0.45
Professional $3.00 $2.50
Property Rental $3.00 $2.25
Services $2.00 $2.00
Exempt $0.00 $0.00 $0.00
*Categories are roughly defined in Appendix A
Impact
Sample Business Profiles
Small Business
• More predictable tax
structure is simple and
transparent
• Low flat rate for
businesses with gross
receipts less than $25,000
promotes equity for
microenterprises
Midsize Business
• Growing businesses can better
predict their costs as they scale
• For businesses with multiple
California locations, gross
receipts taxes are a familiar
structure and promote
consistency
Large Business
• A gross receipts tax allows large
businesses to contribute in proportion
to their economic footprint, helping
fund the infrastructure, services, and
community investments that support a
stable workforce, efficient operations,
and a thriving local customer base in
the city where they operate
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Tax Model Comparisons
Business Scenarios – Estimated Revenue
Business Scenarios
Gross
Receipts
Employees/
Units
Newark
(Current)
Option 1:

Variable Gross
Receipts
Option 2:

Variable Gross
Receipts Union City
Microenterprise
(retail) $25,000 1 Emp. $39 $25 $25 $132
Restaurant $625,000 15 Emp. $431 $625 $283 $269
Family Dentistry $1,250,000 10 Emp. $1,625 $3,700 $3,088 $3,125 Apartment Complex $2,500,000 15 Emp.
120 Units $1,186 $7,450 $5,594 $5,625
Grocery Store $15,000,000 40 Emp. $3,061 $15,000 $6,464 $6,450 Large Scale
Distribution /
Logistics
$40,000,000 125 Emp. $3,811 $40,000 $18,014 $18,000
Total $10,153 $66,800 $33,468 $33,601
A Reimagined Business License Tax Moves Toward a Fairer Share The proposed models change the rate structure so that businesses with larger gross receipts contribute a greater share of total business license tax revenue, while small businesses contribute a smaller share. This shifts the distribution of tax responsibility within the business community and aligns contributions more closely with the scale of business activity, while maintaining the City’s overall revenue objectives.

A Reimagined Business License Tax Moves Toward a Fairer Share Additionally, some business types that do not generate meaningful revenue for the City through sales tax or through other revenue sources receive favorable tax treatment under the current BLT. Examples include:
• warehousing and logistics uses,
• administrative and support offices (taxed on payroll), • professional services, and
• certain property-related activities, such as rental and real estate businesses.

The new structure would address this imbalance by moving business to the grossreceipts basis.

What are Newark’s
Peers Doing?
Business License Tax Statute Last Update
Revenue Per Capita
Revenue Per Capita
Potential Revenue for Newark
under Variable GR
Revenue Per Business
Revenue Per Business
What’s
Next?
Procedurally—What happens next?
April
• Present
options to
Council
May
• Polling &
Community
Outreach
June
• Council
selects
final model
• Ordinance
language
finalized
July
• Adopt
Resolution
and Ballot
Measure
August
• Submit to
County
Registrar
of Voteres
Questions?
Item  F. 3.

DATE 04/09/2026
TO Honorable Mayor and City Council Members
FROM Art Interiano, Deputy Community Development Director SUBJECT    Adopt a Resolution Approving an Agreement with Community Planning Collaborative to Update the City's General Plan in the amount not-to-exceed contract amount of $145,939
SUMMARY AND RECOMMENDATION
Staff recommends that the City Council authorize the City Manager to enter into an agreement with Community Planning Partners to provide professional planning services. The planning services are needed to address the requirement of California Senate Bill 1425 to update the City's General Plan Open Space Element. The Open Space Element would be revised to assess gaps and opportunities related to equitable access, climate resilience, and rewilding. The contract amount has a not-to-exceed limit of $145,939.

BACKGROUND
Staff recommends approval of a contract agreement with a professional planning firm to provide services related to compliance with California State Bill 1425 (SB 1425). SB 1425 mandates that every city and county in California review and update their local open space plans.  Having an Open Space Element is a state requirement in the city’s General Plan. In Newark, the city's General Plan has a Parks, Recreation and Open Space Element which serves the city’s Open Space Element.  Staff is seeking to contract with a consultant to assist with compliance with SB 1425 and, therefore, is seeking a professional planning firm with experience with the requirements of SB 1425.

The General Plan updates in consideration of SB 1425 must include plans and action programs that address:
•    Equitable access to open space, considering social, economic, and racial equity. •    Climate resilience and other benefits are coordinated with the safety element. •    Rewilding opportunities to preserve and enhance natural ecosystems.

Newark’s diverse open space network includes parks and recreational spaces, wetlands and aquatic habitats, trails, utility and transportation corridors, and private and public lands with habitat and/or flood management value. The city’s General Plan elements are the best source of information on how the city views the integration of future development with those natural resources.  The 2013 City of Newark General Plan is the City’s long-range (20-25 years), forward-looking planning document that provides a comprehensive statement of the goals, policies, and actions that guide future growth and conservation in the city. It presents a vision for Newark’s future and a strategy to achieve it. The General Plan is intended to help Newark respond to changes in technology, transportation, demographics, the environment, and the economy.

Significant General Plan amendments include the 2023-2031 Housing Element and the Safety Element (formerly known as the Environmental Hazards Element), both updated and adopted in late 2023. The compliance objective to address SB 1425 requires jurisdictions to review and update their open space plans and to include an action program with implementation measures. Newark seeks focused, practical revisions that embed: (a) equitable access to open space, (b) climate adaptation/mitigation co-benefits (cooling, flood attenuation, carbon sequestration), and (c) habitat connectivity and rewilding opportunities. The update must cross-reference and remain consistent with related elements and plans.

DISCUSSION/ANALYSIS
The City issued a Request for Proposals (RFP) on November 14, 2025. In accordance with the City's Purchasing Rules and Regulations, the RFP was made available on the City’s website for at least 14 days. As part of that RFP, two proposals were submitted, one by Community Planning Collaborative and the other by Urban Planning Partners.

Both proposals were of good quality and evaluated and weighed according to the following criteria:
•    Project understanding and SB 1425 compliance strategy •    Team qualifications and availability
•    Community engagement and equity approach
•    Schedule and QA/QC plan
•    Cost proposal and value
Based on that criterion, the Community Planning Collaborative (CPC) proposal was chosen. CPC has assembled a team of locally based firms, including Barry Miller Consulting and Environmental Collaborative. Both firms have significant experience in Alameda County, particularly in Newark.  Below are past notable works performed in Newark.
•    Newark’s 2013 Parks, Recreation & Open Space Element •    Newark’s 2023-2031 Housing Element
•    Conducted biological and wetland assessments throughout Newark and Alameda County and provided biological consulting and resource management services to many local agencies
Given the CPC team qualifications, experience and proposal cost (CPC provided the lowest cost proposal), staff is recommending the selection of CPC consultants for professional planning services for the update of the General Plan in accordance with SB 1425. The agreement would be for a not-to-exceed amount of $145,939.

As part of the CPC’s scope of work, the team will perform the following tasks:

Task 1. Project Initiation and Management
Task 1. Project Initiation and Management

1.1 Kickoff & Work Plan

1.2 Project Management
Task 2. Baseline Conditions, Data, & Mapping

2.1 Inventory & Mapping

2.2 Existing Plans Consistency Review
Task 3. Community Engagement

3.1 Engagement Plan

3.2 Community Engagement
Task 4. Policy Framework & Draft Element Revisions

4.1 Policy Development Working Meeting

4.2 Admin Draft Element

4.3 Public Draft Element
Task 5. Environmental Review Support
Task 6. Hearings, Adoption & Final Materials
FISCAL IMPACT
The total contract amount is not-to-exceed $145,939 and will be funded through the Community Development Maintenance Fund (Account No. 625.50.054.540.6220).

There is no direct impact to the General Fund. The funding source is designated for General Plan–related work, and sufficient funds are available to support this expenditure.

STRATEGIC PRIORITY AREA
Foster a Safe and Healthy Community
REVIEW AND APPROVAL
Prepared by - Art Interiano, Deputy Community Development Director Reviewed by - Steven Turner, Community Development Director Reviewed by - Krysten Lee, Finance Director
Reviewed by - Kristopher J. Kokotaylo, City Attorney
Approved by - David J. Benoun, City Manager
Attachments
Draft Resolution CPC
Draft Contractual Service Agreement with CPC
CPC CSA PP
RESOLUTION NO.

RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF

NEWARK AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO

EXECUTE A CONTRACTUAL SERVICE AGREEMENT WITH

COMMUNITY PLANNING COLLABORATIVE TO PROVIDE

PROFESSIONAL PLANNING SERVICES
WHEREAS, on April 9, 2026 the City of Newark awarded a Contractual Services Agreement (the “Agreement”) to Community Planning Collaborative (the “Consultant”) to provide professional planning services; and
WHEREAS, Community Planning Collaborative will provide professional planning services to update the City’s General Plan to comply with the requirements of California State Bill 1425 (SB1425). The compliance objective under SB1425 requires jurisdictions to review and update open-space planning and to include an action program with implementation measures. The City seeks focused, practical revisions that embed: (a) equitable access to open space, (b) climate adaptation/mitigation co-benefits (cooling, flood attenuation, carbon sequestration), and (c) habitat connectivity and rewilding opportunities. The update must cross-reference and remain consistent with related elements and plans.

WHEREAS, the Agreement shall be in the amount not to exceed $145,939 to provide the existing scope of services.

NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the City Council of the City of Newark that the City Manager is hereby authorized to execute the Contractual Services Agreement with Community Planning Collaborative, in a form approved by the City Attorney, in the amount not to exceed $145,939.

BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the City Manager is hereby authorized to take all other actions consistent with this Resolution, including any necessary revisions to the scope of work for the Agreement, in a form approved by the City Attorney.

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CONSULTING SERVICES AGREEMENT BETWEEN

THE CITY OF NEWARK
AND

COMMUNITY PLANNING COLLABORATIVE

FOR PLANNING SERVICES
This Agreement for consulting services (“Agreement”) is made by and between the City of Newark, a municipal corporation, (“City”) and BAIRD + DRISKELL + ABRAMS COMMUNITY PLANNING, a California corporation, doing business as COMMUNITY PLANNING COLLABORATIVE, whose address is PO Box 3616, Berkeley, CA. 94703, (“Consultant”) , (together referred to as the “Parties”) as of ____________, 2026__ (the “Effective Date”).

Section 1. Services. Subject to the terms and conditions set forth in this Agreement, Consultant shall provide to City the services described in the Scope of Work attached as Exhibit A and incorporated herein, at the time and place and in the manner specified therein. In the event of a conflict in or inconsistency between the terms of this Agreement and Exhibit A, the Agreement shall prevail.

1.1 Term of Services. The term of this Agreement shall begin on the Effective Date and shall end on __12/31/2026_____________, and Consultant shall complete the work described in Exhibit A on or before that date, unless the term of the Agreement is otherwise terminated or extended, as provided for in Section 8. The time provided to Consultant to complete the services required by this Agreement shall not affect the City’s right to terminate the Agreement, as referenced in Section 8. This is a long-range planning project, and the duration shall overlap multiple fiscal years, but shall not extend beyond FY 27/28. Funding for services beyond the current fiscal year will be included in future City budgets but is subject to City Council approval of annual appropriations.

1.2 Standard of Performance. Consultant shall perform all services required pursuant to this Agreement according to the standards observed by a competent practitioner of the profession in which Consultant is engaged and in the geographical area in which Consultant practices its profession.

1.3 Assignment of Personnel. Consultant shall assign only competent personnel to perform services pursuant to this Agreement. In the event that City, in its sole discretion, at any time during the term of this Agreement, desires the reassignment of any such persons, Consultant shall, immediately upon receiving notice from City of such desire of City, reassign such person or persons.

1.4 Time is of the Essence. Time is of the essence. Consultant shall devote such time to the performance of services pursuant to this Agreement as may be reasonably necessary to timely finish the Scope of Work, to meet the standard of performance provided in Section 1.1 and 1.2 above and to satisfy Consultant’s obligations hereunder.

Section 2. COMPENSATION. City hereby agrees to pay Consultant a sum not to exceed One Hundred Forty Five Thousand Nine Hundred and Thirty-Nine Dollars, ($145,939) notwithstanding any contrary indications that may be contained in Consultant’s proposal for services to be performed and reimbursable costs incurred under this Agreement. In the event of a conflict between this Agreement and Consultant’s proposal, attached as Exhibit A, regarding the amount of compensation, the Agreement shall prevail. City shall pay Consultant for services rendered pursuant to this
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City of Newark and Community Planning Collaborative Page 2 of 14 Agreement at the time and in the manner set forth herein. The payments specified below shall be the only payments from City to Consultant for services rendered pursuant to this Agreement. Consultant shall submit all invoices to City in the manner specified herein. Except as specifically authorized by City in writing, Consultant shall not bill City for duplicate services performed by more than one person.

Consultant and City acknowledge and agree that compensation paid by City to Consultant under this Agreement is based upon Consultant’s estimated costs of providing the services required hereunder, including salaries and benefits of employees and subcontractors of Consultant. Consequently, the parties further agree that compensation hereunder is intended to include the costs of contributions to any pensions and/or annuities to which Consultant and its employees, agents, and subcontractors may be eligible. City therefore has no responsibility for such contributions beyond compensation required under this Agreement.

2.1 Invoices. Consultant shall submit invoices, not more often than once a month during the term of this Agreement, based on the cost for services performed and reimbursable costs incurred prior to the invoice date. Invoices shall contain the following information, unless waived by the Contract Administrator:
• Serial identifications of progress bills; i.e., Progress Bill No. 1 for the first invoice, etc.; • Project name & number if applicable;
• Purchase Order number to expedite payment;
• The beginning and ending dates of the billing period; • A task summary containing the original contract amount, the amount of prior billings, the total due this period, the balance available under the Agreement, and the percentage of completion;
• At City’s option, for each work item in each task, a copy of the applicable time entries or time sheets shall be submitted showing the name of the person doing the work, the hours spent by each person, a brief description of the work, and each reimbursable expense;
• The total number of hours of work performed under the Agreement by Consultant and each employee, agent, and subcontractor of Consultant performing services hereunder; • Consultant shall give separate notice to the City when the total number of hours worked by Consultant and any individual employee, agent, or subcontractor of Consultant reaches or exceeds 800 hours within a 12-month period.

2.2 Monthly Payment. City shall make monthly payments, based on invoices received, for services satisfactorily performed, and for authorized reimbursable costs incurred. City shall have 30 days from the receipt of an invoice that complies with all of the requirements above to pay Consultant.

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2.3 Final Payment. City shall pay the last 10% of the total sum due pursuant to this Agreement within 60 days after completion of the services and submittal to City of a final invoice, if all services required have been satisfactorily performed.

2.4 Total Payment. City shall pay for the services to be rendered by Consultant pursuant to this Agreement. City shall not pay any additional sum for any expense or cost whatsoever incurred by Consultant in rendering services pursuant to this Agreement. City shall make no payment for any extra, further, or additional service pursuant to this Agreement.

In no event shall Consultant submit any invoice for an amount in excess of the maximum amount of compensation provided above either for a task or for the entire Agreement, unless the Agreement is modified prior to the submission of such an invoice by a properly executed change order or amendment.

2.5 Hourly Rate/Fees. Unless the services provided are for a lump sum or flat fee, fees for work performed by Consultant on an hourly basis shall not exceed the amounts shown on the compensation cost proposal attached hereto as Exhibit B. In the event of a conflict in or inconsistency between the terms of this Agreement and Exhibit B, the Agreement shall prevail.

2.6 Reimbursable Expenses. Reimbursable expenses are specified in Exhibit B, attached hereto and incorporated herein. Reimbursable expenses not listed in Exhibit B are not chargeable to City. Reimbursable expenses shall not include a mark-up and are billed as a direct costs. In no event shall expenses be advanced by the City to the Consultant. Reimbursable expenses are included in the total amount of compensation provided under this Agreement that shall not be exceeded.

2.7 Payment of Taxes. Consultant is solely responsible for the payment of employment taxes incurred under this Agreement and any similar federal or state taxes.

2.8 Payment upon Termination. In the event that the City or Consultant terminates this Agreement pursuant to Section 8, the City shall compensate the Consultant for all outstanding costs and reimbursable expenses incurred for work satisfactorily completed as of the date of written notice of termination. Consultant shall maintain adequate logs and timesheets to verify costs incurred to that date.

2.9 Authorization to Perform Services. The Consultant is not authorized to perform any services or incur any costs whatsoever under the terms of this Agreement until receipt of authorization from the Contract Administrator.

2.10. Business License. The Consultant is not authorized to perform services or incur costs whatsoever under the terms of this Agreement until Consultant applies for and has been issued a business license from the City pursuant to Title 5 of the Newark Municipal Code.

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City of Newark and Community Planning Collaborative Page 4 of 14 Section 3. FACILITIES AND EQUIPMENT. Except as set forth herein, Consultant shall, at its sole cost and expense, provide all facilities and equipment that may be necessary to perform the services required by this Agreement. City shall make available to Consultant only the facilities and equipment listed in this section, and only under the terms and conditions set forth herein.

City shall furnish physical facilities such as desks, filing cabinets, and conference space, as may be reasonably necessary for Consultant’s use while consulting with City employees and reviewing records and the information in possession of the City. The location, quantity, and time of furnishing those facilities shall be in the sole discretion of City. In no event shall City be obligated to furnish any facility that may involve incurring any direct expense, including but not limited to computer, longdistance telephone or other communication charges, vehicles, and reproduction facilities.

Section 4. INSURANCE REQUIREMENTS. Before beginning any work under this Agreement, Consultant, at its own cost and expense, unless otherwise specified below, shall procure the types and amounts of insurance listed below against claims for injuries to persons or damages to property that may arise from or in connection with the performance of the work hereunder by the Consultant and its agents, representatives, employees, and subcontractors. Consistent with the following provisions, Consultant shall provide proof satisfactory to City of such insurance that meets the requirements of this section and under forms of insurance satisfactory in all respects, and that such insurance is in effect prior to beginning work to the City. Consultant shall maintain the insurance policies required by this section throughout the term of this Agreement. The cost of such insurance shall be included in the Consultant's bid. Consultant shall not allow any subcontractor to commence work on any subcontract until Consultant has obtained all insurance required herein for the subcontractor(s) and provided evidence that such insurance is in effect to City. Verification of the required insurance shall be submitted and made part of this Agreement prior to execution.

4.1 Required Coverage. Consultant shall maintain all required insurance listed herein for the duration of this Agreement.

COVERAGE TYPE OF INSURANCE MINIMUM LIMITS
A Commercial General
Liability
Premises Liability; Products
and Completed Operations;
Contractual Liability; Personal
Injury and Advertising Liability
$1,000,000 per occurrence;
Bodily Injury and Property
Damage
$2,000,000 in the aggregate;
Commercial general coverage
shall be at least as broad as
Insurance Services Office
Commercial General Liability
occurrence form CG 0001
(most recent edition) covering
comprehensive General
Liability on an “occurrence”
basis
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Automobile Liability
All owned vehicles, hired or
leased vehicles, non-owned,
borrowed and permissive uses.

Personal Automobile Liability
is acceptable for individual
contractors with no
transportation or hauling
related activities
C Workers’ Compensation
(WC) and Employers
Liability (EL)
Required for all contractors
with employees
D Professional Liability/Errors
& Omissions
Includes endorsements of
contractual liability
$1,000,000 per occurrence;
Any Auto; Bodily Injury and
Property Damage. Automobile
coverage shall be at least as
broad as Insurance Services
Office Automobile Liability
form CA 0001 (most recent
e dition), Code 1 (any auto). No
endorsement shall be attached
limiting the coverage.

WC: Statutory Limits
EL: $100,000 per accident for
bodily injury or disease.

Consultant may rely on a selfinsurance program to meet those requirements, but only if
the program of self-insurance
complies fully with the
provisions of the California
Labor Code. The insurer shall
waive all rights of subrogation
against the City and its officers,
officials, employees, and
volunteers for loss arising from
work performed under this
Agreement
$1,000,000 per occurrence
$2,000,000 policy aggregate;
Any deductible or self-insured
retention shall not exceed
$150,000 per claim

4.2 Additional requirements. Each of the following shall be included in the insurance coverage or added as a certified endorsement to the policy:
a. All required insurance shall be maintained during the entire term of the Agreement with the following exception: Insurance policies and coverage(s) written on a claims-made basis shall be maintained during the entire term of the Agreement and until three (3) years following termination and acceptance of all work provided under the Agreement, with the retroactive date of said insurance (as may be applicable) concurrent with the commencement of activities pursuant to this Agreement b. All insurance required above with the exception of Professional Liability, Personal Automobile Liability, Workers’ Compensation and Employers Liability, shall be endorsed to name as Consulting Services Agreement between
City of Newark and Community Planning Collaborative Page 6 of 14 additional insured: City of Newark, its City Council, and all City officers, agents, employees, volunteers and representatives.
c. For any claims related to this Agreement or the work hereunder, the Consultant’s insurance covered shall be primary insurance as respects the City, its officers, officials, employees, and volunteers. Any insurance or self-insurance maintained by the City, its officers, officials, employees, or volunteers shall be excess of the Consultant’s insurance and shall not contribute with it. d. Each insurance policy required by this clause shall be endorsed to state that coverage shall not be canceled by either party, except after 30 days’ prior written notice has been provided to the City.
e. Certificates of Insurance: Before commencing operations under this Agreement, Consultant shall provide Certificate(s) of Insurance and applicable insurance endorsements, in form and satisfactory to City, evidencing that all required insurance coverage is in effect. The City reserves the rights to require the Consultant to provide complete, certified copies of all required insurance policies.
f. Subcontractors: Consultant shall include all subcontractors as an insured (covered party) under its policies or shall furnish separate certificates and endorsements for each subcontractor.

All coverages for subcontractors shall be subject to all of the requirements stated herein. g. Claims-made limitations. The following provisions shall apply if the professional liability coverage is written on a claims-made form:
i. The retroactive date of the policy must be shown and must be before the date of the Agreement.
ii. Insurance must be maintained and evidence of insurance must be provided for at least five years after completion of the Agreement or the work, so long as commercially available at reasonable rates.
iii. If coverage is canceled or not renewed and it is not replaced with another claims-made policy form with a retroactive date that precedes the date of this Agreement, Consultant must purchase an extended period coverage for a minimum of three (3) years after completion of work under this Agreement.
iv. A copy of the claim reporting requirements must be submitted to the City for review prior to the commencement of any work under this Agreement.

4.3 All Policies Requirements.
a. Acceptability of insurers. All insurance required by this section is to be placed with insurers with a Bests' rating of no less than A:VII. Insurance shall be maintained through an insurer with a minimum A.M. Best Rating of A- or better, with deductible amounts acceptable to the City. Acceptance of Consultant’s insurance by City shall not relieve or decrease the liability of Consulting Services Agreement between
City of Newark and Community Planning Collaborative Page 7 of 14 Consultant hereunder. Any deductible or self-insured retention amount or other similar obligation under the policies shall be the sole responsibility of the Consultant. b. Deductibles and Self-Insured Retentions. Consultant shall disclose to and obtain the written approval of City for the self-insured retentions and deductibles before beginning any of the services or work called for by any term of this Agreement. At the option of the City, either: the insurer shall reduce or eliminate such deductibles or self-insured retentions as respects the City, its officers, employees, and volunteers; or the Consultant shall provide a financial guarantee satisfactory to the City guaranteeing payment of losses and related investigations, claim administration and defense expenses.
c. Wasting Policies. No policy required by this Section 4 shall include a “wasting” policy limit (i.e. limit that is eroded by the cost of defense). d. Waiver of Subrogation. Consultant hereby agrees to waive subrogation which any insurer or contractor may require from vendor by virtue of the payment of any loss.

Consultant agrees to obtain any endorsements that may be necessary to affect this waiver of subrogation. The Workers’ Compensation policy shall be endorsed with a waiver of subrogation in favor of the entity for all work performed by the consultant, its employees, agents, and subcontractors.

4.4 Remedies. In addition to any other remedies City may have if Consultant fails to provide or maintain any insurance policies or policy endorsements to the extent and within the time herein required, City may, at its sole option exercise any of the following remedies, which are alternatives to other remedies City may have and are not the exclusive remedy for Consultant’s breach:
• Obtain such insurance and deduct and retain the amount of the premiums for such insurance from any sums due under the Agreement;
• Order Consultant to stop work under this Agreement or withhold any payment that becomes due to Consultant hereunder, or both stop work and withhold any payment, until Consultant demonstrates compliance with the requirements hereof; and/or • Terminate this Agreement.

Section 5. INDEMNIFICATION AND CONSULTANT’S RESPONSIBILITIES.

Consultant shall indemnify, defend with counsel acceptable to City, and hold harmless City and its officers, officials, employees, agents and volunteers from and against any and all liability, loss, damage, claims, expenses, and costs (including without limitation, attorney’s fees and costs and fees of litigation) (collectively, “Liability”) resulting from any negligent or wrongful act or omission, recklessness, or willful misconduct with Consultant’s performance of the Services or its failure to comply with any of its obligations contained in this Agreement, except such Liability caused by the negligence or willful misconduct of City, its officers, employees, or agents.

The Consultant’s obligation to defend and indemnify shall not be excused because of the Consultant’s inability to evaluate Liability or because the Consultant evaluates Liability and determines that the Consultant is not liable to the claimant. The Consultant must respond within 30 days, to the tender of Consulting Services Agreement between
City of Newark and Community Planning Collaborative Page 8 of 14 any claim for defense and indemnity by the City, unless this time has been extended by the City. If the Consultant fails to accept or reject a tender of defense and indemnity within 30 days, in addition to any other remedy authorized by law, so much of the money due the Consultant under and by virtue of this Agreement as shall reasonably be considered necessary by the City, may be retained by the City until disposition has been made of the claim or suit for damages, or until the Consultant accepts or rejects the tender of defense, whichever occurs first.

With respect to third party claims against the Consultant, the Consultant waives any and all rights of any type to express or implied indemnity against the Indemnitees.

Notwithstanding the forgoing, to the extent this Agreement is a “construction contract” as defined by California Civil Code Section 2782, as may be amended from time to time, such duties of consultant to indemnify shall not apply when to do so would be prohibited by California Civil Code Section 2782.

In the event that Consultant or any employee, agent, or subcontractor of Consultant providing services under this Agreement is determined by a court of competent jurisdiction or the California Public Employees Retirement System (PERS) to be eligible for enrollment in PERS as an employee of City, Consultant shall indemnify, defend, and hold harmless City for the payment of any employee and/or employer contributions for PERS benefits on behalf of Consultant or its employees, agents, or subcontractors, as well as for the payment of any penalties and interest on such contributions, which would otherwise be the responsibility of City.

Section 6. STATUS OF CONSULTANT.

6.1 Independent Contractor. At all times during the term of this Agreement, Consultant shall be an independent contractor and shall not be an employee of City. City shall have the right to control Consultant only insofar as the results of Consultant's services rendered pursuant to this Agreement and assignment of personnel pursuant to Subparagraph 1.3; however, otherwise City shall not have the right to control the means by which Consultant accomplishes services rendered pursuant to this Agreement. Notwithstanding any other City, state, or federal policy, rule, regulation, law, or ordinance to the contrary, Consultant and any of its employees, agents, and subcontractors providing services under this Agreement shall not qualify for or become entitled to, and hereby agree to waive any and all claims to, any compensation, benefit, or any incident of employment by City, including but not limited to eligibility to enroll in the California Public Employees Retirement System (PERS) as an employee of City and entitlement to any contribution to be paid by City for employer contributions and/or employee contributions for PERS benefits.

6.2 Consultant Not an Agent. Except as City may specify in writing, Consultant shall have no authority, express or implied, to act on behalf of City in any capacity whatsoever as an agent.

Consultant shall have no authority, express or implied, pursuant to this Agreement to bind City to any obligation whatsoever.

Section 7. LEGAL REQUIREMENTS.

7.1 Governing Law. The laws of the State of California shall govern this Agreement.

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7.2 Compliance with Applicable Laws. Consultant and any subcontractors shall comply with all laws applicable to the performance of the work hereunder.

7.3 Other Governmental Regulations. To the extent that this Agreement may be funded by fiscal assistance from another governmental entity, Consultant and any subcontractors shall comply with all applicable rules and regulations to which City is bound by the terms of such fiscal assistance program.

7.4 Licenses and Permits. Consultant represents and warrants to City that Consultant and its employees, agents, and any subcontractors have all licenses, permits, qualifications, and approvals of whatsoever nature that are legally required to practice their respective professions. Consultant represents and warrants to City that Consultant and its employees, agents, any subcontractors shall, at their sole cost and expense, keep in effect at all times during the term of this Agreement any licenses, permits, and approvals that are legally required to practice their respective professions. In addition to the foregoing, Consultant and any subcontractors shall obtain and maintain during the term of this Agreement valid Business Licenses from City.

7.5 Nondiscrimination and Equal Opportunity. Consultant shall not discriminate, on the basis of a person’s race, religion, color, national origin, age, physical or mental handicap or disability, medical condition, genetic information, marital status, sex, sexual orientation, gender, or gender identity, against any employee, applicant for employment, subcontractor, bidder for a subcontract, or participant in, recipient of, or applicant for any services or programs provided by Consultant under this Agreement. Consultant shall comply with all applicable federal, state, and local laws, policies, rules, and requirements related to equal opportunity and nondiscrimination in employment, contracting, and the provision of any services that are the subject of this Agreement, including but not limited to the satisfaction of any positive obligations required of Consultant thereby.

Consultant shall include the provisions of this Subsection in any subcontract approved by the Contract Administrator or this Agreement.

Section 8. TERMINATION AND MODIFICATION.

8.1 Termination. City may cancel this Agreement at any time and without cause upon written notification to Consultant. Consultant may cancel this Agreement upon thirty (30) days’ written notice to City and shall include in such notice the reasons for cancellation.

In the event of termination, Consultant shall be entitled to compensation for services performed to the effective date of termination; City, however, may condition payment of such compensation upon Consultant delivering to City any or all work product, including, but not limited to documents, photographs, computer software, video and audio tapes, and other materials provided to Consultant or prepared by or for Consultant or the City in connection with this Agreement.

8.2 Extension. City may, in its sole and exclusive discretion, extend the end date of this Agreement beyond that provided for in Subsection 1.1. Any such extension shall require a written amendment to this Agreement, as provided for herein. Consultant understands and agrees that, if City grants such an extension, City shall have no obligation to provide Consultant with compensation beyond the maximum amount provided for in this Agreement. Similarly, unless authorized by the Consulting Services Agreement between
City of Newark and Community Planning Collaborative Page 10 of 14 Contract Administrator, City shall have no obligation to reimburse Consultant for any otherwise reimbursable expenses incurred during the extension period.

8.3 Amendments. The Parties may amend this Agreement only by a writing signed by all the Parties.

8.4 Assignment and Subcontracting. City and Consultant recognize and agree that this Agreement contemplates personal performance by Consultant and is based upon a determination of Consultant’s unique personal competence, experience, and specialized personal knowledge.

Moreover, a substantial inducement to City for entering into this Agreement was and is the professional reputation and competence of Consultant. Consultant may not assign this Agreement or any interest therein without the prior written approval of the Contract Administrator. Consultant shall not subcontract any portion of the performance contemplated and provided for herein, other than to the subcontractors noted in the proposal, without prior written approval of the Contract Administrator.

8.5 Survival. All obligations arising prior to the termination of this Agreement and all provisions of this Agreement allocating liability between City and Consultant shall survive the termination of this Agreement.

8.6 Options upon Breach by Consultant. If Consultant materially breaches any of the terms of this Agreement, City’s remedies shall include, but not be limited to, the following:

8.6.1 Immediately terminate the Agreement;

8.6.2 Retain the plans, specifications, drawings, reports, design documents, and any other work product prepared by Consultant pursuant to this Agreement;

8.6.3 Retain a different consultant to complete the work described in Exhibit A not finished by Consultant; or

8.6.4 Charge Consultant the difference between the cost to complete the work described in Exhibit A that is unfinished at the time of breach and the amount that City would have paid Consultant pursuant to Section 2 if Consultant had completed the work.

8.6.5 No remedy mentioned in this Agreement is intended to be exclusive of any other right, power, or remedy, permitted by law. Neither the failure nor the delay on the part of the City to exercise any such rights and remedies shall operate as a waiver thereof, nor shall any single or partial exercise by the City of any such right or remedy preclude any other or further exercise of any such right or remedy.

Section 9. KEEPING AND STATUS OF RECORDS.

9.1 Records Created as Part of Consultant’s Performance. All reports, data, maps, models, charts, studies, surveys, photographs, memoranda, plans, studies, specifications, records, files, or any other documents or materials, in electronic or any other form, that Consultant prepares or obtains Consulting Services Agreement between
City of Newark and Community Planning Collaborative Page 11 of 14 pursuant to this Agreement and that relate to the matters covered hereunder shall be the property of the City. Consultant hereby agrees to deliver those documents to the City upon termination of the Agreement and City may use, reuse or otherwise dispose of the documents without Consultant’s permission. It is understood and agreed that the documents and other materials, including but not limited to those described above, prepared pursuant to this Agreement are prepared specifically for the City and are not necessarily suitable for any future or other use. City and Consultant agree that, until final approval by City, all data, plans, specifications, reports and other documents are confidential and will not be released to third parties without prior written consent of both parties.

9.2 Consultant’s Books and Records. Consultant shall maintain any and all ledgers, books of account, invoices, vouchers, canceled checks, and other records or documents evidencing or relating to charges for services or expenditures and disbursements charged to the City under this Agreement for a minimum of 3 years, or for any longer period required by law, from the date of final payment to the Consultant to this Agreement. All such records should be maintained in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles and shall be clearly identified and readily accessible.

9.3 Inspection and Audit of Records. Any records or documents that Section 9.2 of this Agreement requires Consultant to maintain shall be made available for inspection, audit, and/or copying at any time during regular business hours, upon oral or written request of the City. Under California Government Code Section 8546.7, if the amount of public funds expended under this Agreement exceeds $10,000.00, the Agreement shall be subject to the examination and audit of the State Auditor, at the request of City or as part of any audit of the City, for a period of 3 years after final payment under the Agreement.

Section 10 MISCELLANEOUS PROVISIONS.

10.1 Attorneys’ Fees. If a party to this Agreement brings any action, including an action for declaratory relief, to enforce or interpret the provision of this Agreement, the prevailing party shall be entitled to reasonable attorneys’ fees in addition to any other relief to which that party may be entitled. The court may set such fees in the same action or in a separate action brought for that purpose.

10.2 Venue. In the event that either party brings any action against the other under this Agreement, the parties agree that trial of such action shall be vested exclusively in the state courts of California in the County of Alameda or in the United States District Court for the Northern District of California.

10.3 Severability. If a court of competent jurisdiction finds or rules that any provision of this Agreement is invalid, void, or unenforceable, the provisions of this Agreement not so adjudged shall remain in full force and effect. The invalidity in whole or in part of any provision of this Agreement shall not void or affect the validity of any other provision of this Agreement.

10.4 No Implied Waiver of Breach. The waiver of any breach of a specific provision of this Agreement does not constitute a waiver of any other breach of that term or any other term of this Agreement.

10.5 Successors and Assigns. The provisions of this Agreement shall inure to the benefit of and shall apply to and bind the successors and assigns of the parties.

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10.6 Use of Recycled Products. Consultant shall prepare and submit all reports, written studies and other printed material on recycled paper to the extent it is available at equal or less cost than virgin paper.

10.7 Conflict of Interest. Consultant may serve other clients, but none whose activities within the corporate limits of City or whose business, regardless of location, would place Consultant in a “conflict of interest,” as that term is defined in the Political Reform Act, codified at California Government Code Section 81000 et seq.

Consultant shall not employ any City official in the work performed pursuant to this Agreement. No officer or employee of City shall have any financial interest in this Agreement that would violate California Government Code Sections 1090 et seq. Consultant hereby warrants that it is not now, nor has it been in the previous 12 months, an employee, agent, appointee, or official of the City. If Consultant was an employee, agent, appointee, or official of the City in the previous twelve months, Consultant warrants that it did not participate in any manner in the forming of this Agreement.

Consultant understands that, if this Agreement is made in violation of Government Code § 1090 et seq., the entire Agreement is void and Consultant will not be entitled to any compensation for services performed pursuant to this Agreement, including reimbursement of expenses, and Consultant will be required to reimburse the City for any sums paid to the Consultant. Consultant understands that, in addition to the foregoing, it may be subject to criminal prosecution for a violation of Government Code § 1090 and, if applicable, will be disqualified from holding public office in the State of California.

10.8 Solicitation. Consultant agrees not to solicit business at any meeting, focus group, or interview related to this Agreement, either orally or through any written materials.

10.9 Contract Administration. This Agreement shall be administered by the City Manager, or his designee, identified as ___Steven Turner_______ ("Contract Administrator"). All correspondence, meeting documentation, invoices and project deliverables shall be directed to or through the Contract Administrator.

10.10 Notices. Any notice, demand, request, consent or approval that either party is required to give the other pursuant to this Agreement, shall be in writing and may be given by either (i) personal service, (ii) delivery by reputable overnight delivery service (e.g. Federal Express) which provides a receipt showing date and time of delivery, (iii) certified United States mail, postage prepaid, return receipt requested, or (iv) by email transmission. Notice shall be effective upon personal delivery or delivery to the addresses specified below, as reflected on the receipt of delivery or return receipt, as applicable.

Any written notice to Consultant shall be sent to:

Community Planning Collaborative
3106 Shattuck Avenue
Berkeley, CA 94705
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City of Newark and Community Planning Collaborative Page 13 of 14 All other written notices to City shall be sent to:

Steven Turner Kristopher J. Kokotaylo,
Community Development Director City Attorney
City of Newark City of Newark
37101 Newark Blvd. with a copy to 37101 Newark Blvd.

Newark, CA 94560 Newark, CA 94560

10.11 Professional Seal. Where applicable in the determination of the contract administrator, the first page of a technical report, first page of design specifications, and each page of construction drawings shall be stamped/sealed and signed by the licensed professional responsible for the report/design preparation. The stamp/seal shall be in a block entitled "Seal and Signature of Registered Professional with report/design responsibility," as in the following example. _________________________________________
Seal and Signature of Registered Professional with
report/design responsibility.

10.12 Integration. This Agreement, including the scope of work attached hereto and incorporated herein as Exhibits A, Community Planning Collaborative’s project proposal, represents the entire and integrated agreement between City and Consultant and supersedes all prior negotiations, representations, or agreements, either written or oral.

Exhibit A Scope of Work, Deliverables & Compensation

10.13 Counterparts. This Agreement may be executed in multiple counterparts, each of which shall be an original and all of which together shall constitute one agreement.

SIGNATURES ON FOLLOWING PAGE
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CITY OF NEWARK COMMUNITY PLANNING COLLABORATIVE
__________________________ ______________________________

CITY MANAGER
Title: _________________________
ATTEST:
___________________________

CITY CLERK
APPROVED AS TO FORM:
____________________________
KRISTOPHER J. KOKOTAYLO

CITY ATTORNEY
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EXHIBIT A

SCOPE OF SERVICES AND COMPENSATION SCHEDULE
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SCOPE OF WORK & DELIVERABLES
TASK 1. PROJECT INITIATION AND MANAGEMENT

1.1 Kickoff & Work Plan
Hold initial conversations with project partners to customize the project scope as needed. Once resolved, lead a kickoff meeting to align on goals, methodology, timeline, and engagement plan; establish clear communication protocols and points of contact; and catalog relevant data sources, plans, programs, and key stakeholders.

Deliverables:
• Detailed project scope, schedule, budget and management plan • Kick-off meeting (virtual)
• Kick-off meeting summary

1.2 Project Management
This task includes on-going coordination and project meetings.

Deliverables:
• Ongoing team coordination and meeting notes (SharePoint or Google Docs) • Bi-weekly 30-minute check-ins with City staff to ensure clear coordination. 14 meetings are assumed. • Risk/issue log to track and manage issues that could affect the project schedule, quality, or deliverables • Regular project invoices and updates
TASK 2. BASELINE CONDITIONS, DATA, & MAPPING

2.1 Inventory & Mapping
Prepare a data-driven baseline following Section 5.3 of LCI’s SB 1425 Technical Advisory by compiling existing information, maps, and figures and developing any supplemental maps to identify issues and opportunities as required by SB 1425, such as:
• Parks Access and Equity Maps – Historically underrepresented communities overlaid with open space, parks, tree canopy data, walksheds, transit sheds and demographic data to identify gaps in access/benefits • Climate Resilience Maps – Climate-related hazards (e.g., flood plains, stormwater risk areas, sea-level rise zones, fire hazard severity zones, extreme heat) affecting open space and adjacent communities • Biodiversity and Connectivity Maps – Habitat types, regulated ecological resources (e.g., sensitive communities, special status species habitat, jurisdictional wetlands), wildlife movement corridors, and potential urban rewilding sites (e.g., vacant parcels, utility easements) • Opportunity and Gap Maps – Overlay and compare multiple data layers to identify where needs, vulnerabilities, and opportunities converge
Deliverables
• Existing Conditions and Constraints and Opportunities Map Atlas • Technical Appendix that includes data sources, methods, assumptions, and results

2.2 Existing Plans Consistency Review
Review relevant local plans, including the Parks, Recreation and Open Space Element, Safety Element, Conservation and Sustainability Element, Land Use Element, Climate Action Newark, Citywide Parks Master Plan, Tri-City Local Hazard Mitigation Plan, and relevant plans and programs of resource management agencies. Evaluate the extent to RFP – SB 1425 General Plan Revisions | Community Planning Collaborative 7 which each plan addresses the requirements of SB 1425, identifying any areas where SB 1425’s requirements are not adequately met. Develop actionable recommendations and clear next steps to ensure SB 1425 compliance.

Deliverables
• Plan consistency matrix that identifies relevant plans; existing strategy, goals, policies, action items, and implementation; compliance description (including gap assessment); and proposed action TASK 3. COMMUNITY ENGAGEMENT

3.1 Engagement Plan
Develop an engagement plan describing how community members will be informed about the Element update and invited to provide input. This plan will include goals and objectives for community engagement, a description of each engagement activity, methods to inform the community of each activity, and roles and responsibilities for the consultant team and City staff. It will also include a plan for Tribal consultation.

Deliverables
• Draft engagement plan for City staff review and feedback • Final engagement plan

3.2 Community Engagement
Hold up to three community events. Hold up to five virtual interviews with key stakeholder groups and/or individuals in the community. Develop a project website or information for webpage on the City’s existing website to provide project information and post a survey.

Deliverables
• List of key stakeholders
• Outreach materials in English and Spanish
• Presentation materials
• Project website or content to be used within the City’s existing website templates • Online survey in English and Spanish
• Community engagement summary report
TASK 4. POLICY FRAMEWORK & DRAFT ELEMENT REVISIONS

4.1 Policy Development Working Meeting
Hold up to two one-hour working meetings with City staff to brainstorm on goals, policies, actions, and metrics.

Deliverables
• Meeting agenda(s)
• Supporting materials to elicit feedback

4.2 Admin Draft Element
Prepare a draft update to the Element that incorporates SB 1425 requirements and integrates input gathered through Tasks 3.2 and 4.1. The draft will clearly articulate a vision and goals centered on equity, climate resilience, and rewilding; include publication-ready figures, tables, and maps; and identify specific updates, policies, and implementation actions needed to address the gaps identified in Task 2. Implementation actions will specify concrete steps, timelines, and responsible parties, along with key performance indicators and protocols for monitoring and reporting progress.

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• Admin Draft Element
• Revised Admin Draft Element, based on feedback from City staff

4.3 Public Draft Element
Prepare the draft Element for public review, incorporating City staff feedback in Task 4.2.

Deliverables
• Public Draft Element
• Online survey / feedback form to enable the broader community to provide feedback on the draft Element • Summary of community feedback provided in the survey
TASK 5. ENVIRONMENTAL REVIEW SUPPORT
Advise City staff on appropriate CEQA pathway for the Element revisions. This decision will be informed by City staff guidance, community feedback, and the recommended Element updates. Team will work with City to identify best path and appropriate team to complete CEQA documentation. Budget does not include CEQA documents at this time.

Deliverables
• Brief memo recommending the appropriate CEQA pathway
TASK 6. HEARINGS, ADOPTION & FINAL MATERIALS

6.1 Hearings
Prepare staff reports, slide decks, and graphics for Planning Commission and City Council hearings. Prepare for and attend up to four hearings.

Deliverables
• Staff reports
• Presentation graphics and slide deck summarizing engagement, findings, and recommended updates

6.2 Final Element
Following approval and review at hearings, amend and finalize the Element based on direction from City Council and Planning Commission.

Deliverables
• Final Element (Microsoft Word and accessible PDF) that includes an implementation matrix • Editable files and metadata
• Maintenance memo for future updates

SCOPE ASSUMPTIONS
• City staff will provide all relevant GIS data in its possession to assist with the existing conditions analysis. • City staff will provide a single set of non-conflicting and actionable comments for all deliverables. • City staff will be responsible for the following activities:
o Conducting outreach for events.
o Securing facilities, permits, and tables for community workshops and pop-up events. o Providing staff to support community events.
o Preparing written responses to comments on the Public Draft Element.

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PROJECT SCHEDULE
The team has confirmed its capacity to meet the schedule as specified in the RFP. At kickoff, the project team will reassess and update the schedule with City staff.
5 PROPOSED BUDGET & BILLING RATES
The team welcomes the opportunity to discuss and refine the scope and budget to best match the City’s priorities.

Billed hourly, invoiced monthly, not-to-exceed total
April 9, 2026
Community Development Department

UPDATE TO

OPEN SPACE ELEMENT
COMPLIANCE WITH SB1425

UPDATE TO OPEN SPACE ELEMENT
What is SB 1425?
California Senate Bill 1425 (2022) requires all cities and counties to update their General Plan open-space
elements, to address climate resilience, equitable
access, and rewilding. These updates must integrate
nature-based climate solutions and ensure open-space
accessibility align with Newark’s General Plan
Elements.

Key Requirements
• Climate Resilience: Integrating policies that enhance the ability of open space to provide nature-based climate solutions (e.g., flood protection, fire management).
• Equitable Access: Ensuring that all residents, regardless of social, economic, or racial background, have access to open space, requiring coordination with Environmental Justice policies. • Rewilding Opportunities: Addressing opportunities for ecological restoration and habitat connectivity, often linked with land-use elements.

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Project Approach
Based on the key requirements and the Governor’s Office of Land Use and Climate Innovation SB 1425 Open Space Element Update Technical Advisory. Key documents to be analyzed will include:
• Climate Action Newark
• Safety Element
• Tri-City Local Hazard Mitigation Plan
• Citywide Parks Master Plan
• Conservation and Sustainability Element
• Land Use Element
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Community Collaborative Planning (CPC)
• CPC in collaboration with Barry Miller Consulting and Environmental Collaborative
• Newark Experience: Includes 2013 General Plan (except Housing Element), 6th Cycle Housing Element and Inclusionary Ordinance • Key Members: Kristy Wang, David Driskell, Kate Didech, Barry Miller and James Martin
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Community Collaborative Planning (CPC)
Project Tasks:

1. Project Initiation and Management

2. Baseline Conditions, Data, & Mapping

3. Community Engagement

4. Policy Framework & Draft Element Revisions

5. Environment Review Support

6. Hearings, Adoption & Final Materials
The overall timeline for this project is 6 months at a cost of $145,939 SB1425

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Staff requests that the City Council approve the contract service agreement with Community Planning Collaborative to update the General Plan Parks, Recreation, and Open Space Element to comply with SB 1425
Item  F. 4.

DATE 04/09/2026
TO Honorable Mayor and City Council Members
FROM Michael Coulom, Housing Policy and Programs Manager SUBJECT    Receive a report on the status of implementation of the 2025 Housing Element Annual Progress Report and Informational Update on the Affordable Housing Work Plan
SUMMARY AND RECOMMENDATION
Staff recommends that the City Council receive the 2025 Housing Element Annual Progress Report and provide direction on an update to the City’s Affordable Housing Work Plan and forthcoming 2026-2031 Capital Improvement Plan.

BACKGROUND
Pursuant to the California Government Code (GC) Section 65400, local jurisdictions are required to prepare an Annual Progress Report (APR) on the status and progress towards implementing the General Plan’s Housing Element to the Department of Housing and Community Development (HCD) and the Governor’s Office of Land Use and Climate Innovation (LCI) by April 1 of each year. This Staff Report provides a high-level summary of the 2025 APR and reflects the accomplishments for the third year of the 2023 – 2031 (6th Cycle) Housing Element. The period covered in this report is January 1 to December 31, 2025.

The APR provides the state and the public with an annual update on local governments’ progress towards meeting their Regional Housing Needs Allocation (RHNA) over the entire planning cycle. It also tracks the implementation of the goals, policies, and programs defined in each jurisdiction’s Housing Element. This process gives local governments an opportunity to assess programs and identify necessary adjustments to improve implementation.

The 2025 APR is significant because it marks the middle of the 6th Cycle Housing Element. HCD has indicated its intent to more extensively scrutinize this “mid-cycle” review to ensure jurisdictions are fulfilling their commitments to timely and effective implementation of all Housing Element programs. As such, the APR provides more granular detail on program implementation progress than in past years. If HCD believes a jurisdiction is not implementing its Housing Element in a timely and effective fashion, it may request a mid-cycle consultation and compel a jurisdiction to implement or augment such programs to achieve housing goals.

City Council approved the 2021-2023 Affordable Housing Work Plan on May 13, 2021 (Resolution 11,201) to guide the City’s investments through the end of the 5th Cycle Housing Element. That plan is now obsolete and City Council has requested staff update the plan to support 6th Cycle Housing Element implementation.

DISCUSSION/ANALYSIS
On October 26, 2023, the City Council adopted Newark’s 6th Cycle Housing Element after a robust community and stakeholder engagement process and presentation to the Planning Commission (Attachment 4). Subsequently, HCD certified the City’s Housing Element on December 21, 2023, finding it in compliance with state law. The Housing Element consists of two primary components, the first being an evaluation of the City’s RHNA targets, and the second being the goals, policies and programs that the City has identified to achieve its RHNA production goals and otherwise meet the housing needs of all members of the community.

The City has reported its Housing Element progress to HCD and LCI in the form of an APR each year since 2017 for the 2015-2023 (5th Cycle) Housing Element and has already submitted reports for the first three years of the 6th Cycle, including the APR for 2025.

RHNA Allocation Process
A key component of the APR is to provide data on overall housing production and affordability within a jurisdiction. This information helps determine whether jurisdictions are on track to meet the state-mandated target number of housing units to plan for in their communities. This target is called the Regional Housing Needs Allocation, or RHNA. RHNA is based on estimates from the State Department of Finance (DOF), which projects how many homes will be needed to accommodate projected population growth during the planning period and to address existing housing shortages and affordability across all income levels. DOF establishes the total housing need for each region in California. That need is then distributed by the region’s Council of Governments (COG) to individual cities and counties. In the San Francisco Bay Area, the Association of Bay Area Governments (ABAG) serves as the COG and is responsible for assigning RHNA targets to each local jurisdiction.

The Bay Area is currently in the 6th Cycle Housing Element planning period which accounts for years 2023-2031. Newark’s 6th Cycle RHNA target is 1,874 new homes.

This is significantly higher than the City’s 5th Cycle RHNA target of 1,078 homes, but still approximately 600 fewer homes than the 2,146 units the City actually permitted in the 5th Cycle. Table 1 in Attachment 2 (Housing APR Data Visualization) summarizes Newark’s 6th Cycle RHNA by income band and compares it to the City’s 5th Cycle RHNA achievements.

Housing units counted toward RHNA are reported in the APR using detailed project information, including addresses, permit numbers, dates of completed application submittals, issued entitlements, issued and finaled building permits, affordability levels, housing tenure, and whether the project used any streamlining provisions. All data is reported for the calendar year, covering the period from January 1 to December 31. reported for the calendar year, covering the period from January 1 to December 31.

HCD publishes a data dashboard visualizing APRs from all local jurisdictions at www.hcd.ca.gov/housing-open-data-tools/apr-dashboard.

State law is primarily concerned with the number of building permits a jurisdiction issues, however, as that signals actual housing production activity contributing toward the City’s RHNA target. State laws such as Senate Bill 423 (2023, formerly known as SB 35), for example, allows mixed-income housing projects to opt in to a streamlined ministerial approval process (SMAP) in jurisdictions that have not met their RHNA targets. Newark is currently subject to SMAP because it did not achieve its 5th Cycle RHNA targets for low- and very low-income permits. Projects that reserve at least 50 percent of units for low-income households may opt in to SMAP. 2025 RHNA Progress
The City issued building permits for 139 housing units in 2025, roughly half of which are attributable to the 73-unit CCCMA Assisted Living Facility project at 6214 Thornton Avenue consisting of a four-story building with 73 residential rooms and 97 memory care beds for senior residents. Approximately 23 percent of total units permitted were single-family dwellings intended for homeownership at above moderate-income rates.

Accessory Dwelling Units (ADUs) account for the remaining 24 percent of the total units permitted in 2025.

The City entitled 288 new housing units in 2025 (see Table 2 in Attachment 2). Entitled units were distributed across four projects: one multifamily development, two single-family dwelling (SFD) projects, and a large-scale residential development that includes both single-family homes and a multifamily apartment building. Thirteen percent of entitled units are designated for very low-income households, twelve percent for low-income households, and the remainder for above moderate-income households.

Finally, the City issued certificates of occupancy (COO) to mark completion of 53 housing units in 2025. Roughly 74 percent of completed units were single-family detached dwellings for above-moderate income households, with the remainder consisting of ADUs. Table 3 in Attachment 2 summarizes all entitled, permitted, and completed units in 2025 by affordability level, and Table 4 (Attachment 2) summarizes the projects by structure type.

Development Trends and Comparison to Previous Years
Compared to previous years, the number of housing units permitted and completed in 2025 decreased. The City issued 139 units in 2025 compared to 185 permits issued in 2024. This reflects continued softening in the market for new construction as the result of the high cost of debt, labor and materials, and is consistent with trends in other ABAG jurisdictions. Notably, the number of units receiving Certificates of Occupancy in 2025 is significantly lower than in prior years, with only approximately 50 units completed compared to about 250 in 2024 and 450 in 2022. This decrease is to be expected, as several large developments completed construction in earlier years, while more recent projects have not yet reached final inspection. Optimistically, entitled units increased to 288 from the 162 units entitled in 2024, although this is still down from the high of 370 units in 2022. Figure 1 in Attachment 2 shows the change in entitled, permitted, and completed projects by unit count between 2022 and 2025.

While the City is making progress toward its RHNA goals, it is doing so at a slower rate relative to this stage of the 6th Cycle. Newark is halfway through the 6th Cycle and has issued permits for approximately 22 percent of the 1,874 units in the total RHNA.

Unlike in previous years, the City is not on target to meet RHNA targets for any income band. Table 5 in Attachment 2 presents the number of building permits issued for new homes cumulatively and during each year of the 6th Cycle thus far. It is likely the City will continue to be subject to SB 423 and projects that restrict at least 10 percent of units to low-income households, or 20 percent to moderate-income households, will be eligible to opt in to a streamlined ministerial approval process until at least 2031.

The City has a pipeline of several hundred homes for which entitlement applications have been submitted or approved, such as but not limited to FMC Willow, Mowry Village, and the SAHA Thornton Avenue Apartments. The former two projects are reliant on significant and expensive site preparation work prior to pulling building permits, and the latter is dependent on scarce and highly competitive public subsidy.

Table 6 in Attachment 2 summarizes entitled housing units for major projects that are still in the pipeline and have not yet received building permits. Building permits for these projects would bring the City’s RHNA progress to 61 percent in total (see Table 7 in Attachment 2).

For additional details on the permits and projects included in the 2025 Housing Element Annual Progress Report, please refer to Attachment 1 (Housing Element APR Tables).

Accessory Dwelling Unit (ADU) Production
The growth of Accessory Dwelling Units represents a significant contribution to the city’s RHNA production goals. City Council approved Ordinance 563 in January to amend Newark Municipal Code Section 17.26.040 (Accessory Dwelling Units). The ordinance took effect March 14, 2026 and augments ADU design standards to comply with state law and best practices.

The Association of Bay Area Governments (ABAG) publishes guidelines on how to count ADUs in the APR. Jurisdictions are allowed to use ADUs to satisfy RHNA requirements by reporting actual or anticipated affordability levels. In cases where data is not available, jurisdictions may apply ABAG’s ADU affordability methodology for their APRs covering calendar years 2023, 2024, and 2025. This methodology makes the following assumptions for ADU affordability:

1. 30 percent of ADUs are affordable to very low-income households.

2. 30 percent are affordable to low-income households.

3. 30 percent are affordable to moderate-income households.

4. 10 percent are affordable to above moderate-income households.

ADUs are a reliable way of making RHNA progress across all income levels. In 2025, the City issued building permits for 34 ADUs, showing an increase of approximately 17 percent compared to the 29 ADUs permitted in 2024. ADU production in Newark is anticipated to grow now that the newly amended ADU Ordinance has gone into effect, allowing for greater incentives and allowances for ADU production. Additional allowing for greater incentives and allowances for ADU production. Additional production may also increase when interest rates decline, making financing more accessible for homeowners and developers.

Table 8 in Attachment 2 shows the number of ADUs permitted in 2025, categorized by income level.

Notable Affordable Housing Accomplishments
In the past year and ongoing, the City has made significant progress in advancing the development of affordable and accessible housing across all income levels. Key accomplishments include the following:

Mowry Village (P2020-002): Entitled in December 2025, the project will include 30 homes affordable to very low- and low-income households, and one manager’s unit. The project is in predevelopment.

SAHA Thornton Avenue Apartments (DR2023-003): Entitled in April 2025, this 5-story development will provide 59 affordable units, including one manager's unit.

Alameda County awarded $2.9 million to the project in January 2026 to reserve 13 units for households exiting or at-risk of homelessness. Staff and the developer are working together to advance the project as quickly as possible. The project is working to secure low-income housing tax credits and additional necessary funding from other agencies.

Terracina at FMC Willow (RZ2020-001): City Council approved this 91-unit affordable housing community as part of the FMC Willow / Grand Park development. Lennar, the master developer, has commenced site work for the larger FMC Willow and Grand Park development. The project is working to secure low-income housing tax credit financing and plans to commence construction in the first half of 2027 if awarded.

Timber Senior Housing: This 79-unit affordable senior housing development will celebrate its grand opening on May 29, 2026. 20 units are reserved for seniors exiting or at-risk of homelessness and 20 have vouchers from the Housing Authority of the County of Alameda. The project is the first to implement the City’s policy giving preference to households who live or work in Newark. 34 percent of preference-eligible units were offered to Newark community members.

Housing Element Programs Progress
The Housing Element identifies seven goals, 32 policies, and 45 programs to meet the housing needs of all members of the community. Table D in Attachment 1 (2025 Annual Progress Report) provides detailed information on each program, including implementation status and alignment with the goals and policies.

The City has completed approximately 29 percent of Housing Element programs, with 65 percent in progress or continuous over the duration of the 6th Cycle. Only six percent of programs have not yet started. Staff have tentatively agendized at least five additional programs for City Council’s consideration in the next three months, which would bring the City to a completion rate of 40 percent. Additional programs are on track for council consideration before the end of 2026.

HCD sent a letter to the City on December 21, 2023, confirming the adopted Housing Element is substantially compliant with state law (see Attachment 3). The letter identified 19 programs for which the City must continue timely and effective implementation. Staff expect HCD to focus its mid-cycle review on these programs. The APR documents progress with each of these programs and realistic pathways to completion within 12 months.

Affordable Housing Work Plan- Overview
City Council adopted the 2021-2023 Affordable Housing Work Plan with three years remaining in the fifth Housing Element cycle (2015-2023). At that time, the City had exceeded its RHNA targets for above moderate-income housing but was not on track to meet targets for other income bands. The purpose of the 2021-2023 Affordable Housing Work Plan was to direct housing impact fees and policy to meet very low-, low-, and moderate-income targets. The City developed this plan with support from Baird + Driskell Planning, now known as Community Planning Collaborative, who also supported the City in preparing the 6th Cycle Housing Element.

The 2021-2023 Affordable Housing Work Plan identified priority populations for housing assistance, based on available data and input from City Council and the Planning Commission. Priority populations included young families, key workers like teachers and first responders, people and families at risk of homelessness, people with disabilities and other special housing needs, and low-income seniors. The plan further identified priority housing types, namely rental apartments of medium to high density in select areas, condominiums and townhomes (including for first-time homebuyers), and missing middle housing types such as duplexes and four-plexes.

In order to achieve the Fifth Cycle RHNA targets and address City-identified priorities, the plan established an investment framework for spending housing impact fees across six program areas. 40 percent of funds were earmarked for development of new affordable housing, 40 percent for acquisition of sites or other uses that advanced affordable housing production, and the remainder allocated to the Housing Element update, the Inclusionary Housing Study and Nexus Study, preparation of a local preference policy, and a first-time homebuyer program.

The City ultimately achieved 42.1 percent of its Fifth Cycle RHNA target for very low-income housing permits, 35.3 percent for low-income, 22.8 percent for moderate-income, and 515.8 percent for above moderate-income. Since the 2021-2023 Affordable Housing Work Plan was passed, the City has completed the Housing Element Update, Inclusionary Housing Study, local preference policy, and committed $12 million in City resources and acquired land for affordable housing production. The City is also preparing to formally update its Nexus Study for impact fees and to launch a first-time homebuyer program.

Affordable Housing Work Plan- Update
City Council has requested that staff update the Affordable Housing Work Plan. The timing for this request is prudent given the 2021-2023 plan’s programming is complete or nearing completion, and the City is now approaching the middle of the 6th Cycle.

Staff request preliminary feedback from City Council on the purpose, goals, and priorities of the Work Plan, its term, and how to approach use of housing impact fees.

The 2025 APR demonstrates that the City may still expect to meet its RHNA targets for above moderate-income homes if the developers of large projects with approved entitlements or submitted applications are able to advance to permitting. Achieving very low-, low-, and moderate-income targets will require continued focus from the City, however. The priority populations identified in the 2021-2023 Work Plan would typically fall into these income categories. With a median home price of $1.4 million and trending upward, the majority of the City’s existing housing stock does not serve these populations.

The Housing Element includes several programs aimed at addressing the housing needs of these priority populations and removing constraints to developing priority housing types. Some of these programs include amending zoning and development standards to permit duplexes and small multi-unit buildings, streamlining approval processes to improve development certainty and reduce development costs, studying and updating parking standards, considering the reuse of underutilized City and Newark Unified School District property for affordable housing development, and developing or implementing specific plans for Newpark Mall, Old Town, and Four Corners. Several of these programs are already underway and will be presented to City Council over the course of 2026 and 2027.

The City has collected substantial housing impact fee revenue to support affordable housing development and program implementation. The Fund has approximately $29 million available to spend as of April 2026. This does not include projected revenue from approved residential projects and non-residential projects that will pay the housing impact fee. Staff have identified the following potential actions to include in a revised investment framework:

Notice of Funding Availability (NOFA): One or more competitive applications for Housing Impact Funds to support production of 100 percent affordable housing.

1. Augmented Funding for existing projects in the wake of reduced state and federal contributions.

2. First Time Homebuyer Program: Continued program implementation and funding to be formally recommended at an upcoming City Council meeting.

3. 4. Homeless Action Plan implementation.

Partnering with Newark Unified School District to provide technical assistance and evaluate school sites for reuse with housing and other benefits.

5. An Affordable Housing Fund Innovation Study to assess how to further leverage housing investments, and

6. A Mid-Cycle Constraints Analysis to perform a 360-degree review of the City’s regulations, policies, and practices that help or hinder housing production, and identify recommendations for meaningful improvement.

7. Affordable Housing Work Plan- Staff Recommendations
Staff recommend the City Council provides direction on an update to the Affordable Housing Work Plan.

Should the Work Plan's goal be to achieve 6th Cycle RHNA targets? Staff recommend the Work Plan's goal and purpose be to
direct housing-related spending and programming toward achieving 6th Cycle direct housing-related spending and programming toward achieving 6th Cycle RHNA targets for very low-, low-, and moderate-income households.

Should the Work Plan's term extend through the end of the 6th Cycle? Staff recommend a five-year work plan for years 2026 through 2031 (the remainder of the 6th Cycle)
Should the Work Plan adopt the same priority populations and housing types as the previous plan?
Staff recommend maintaining priority populations and housing types, which also align with the 6th Cycle Housing Element.

How should the Work Plan's Investment Framework reflect these priorities? Staff recommend the majority of housing impact fees be directed toward producing and preserving the City's inventory of affordable housing, consistent with the previous plan.

Staff recommend retaining funding for the First Time Homebuyer Program, with formal recommendations to be presented in the coming months.

Staff recommend earmarking a percentage of funds for implementation of the forthcoming Homeless Action Plan, including homelessness prevention.

Staff recommend earmarking additional funding to analyze how to further leverage housing investments.

FISCAL IMPACT
The 2024-2026 Biennial Budget established two Capital Improvement Plan (CIP) projects totaling $850,000 pertaining to Housing Element implementation, both of which are now nearly exhausted. Staff recommend establishing two CIP projects for the 2026-2031 CIP to support continued Housing Element implementation. One CIP project would reserve funds for further assessments and revisions to Title 17 of Newark Municipal Code (Zoning), should the Planning Commission and City Council direct staff to make further zoning changes to achieve housing goals, or should Title 17 require revisions to comply with state law. A second CIP project would serve to implement additional Housing Element programs as directed by City Council or as deemed necessary by the California Department of Housing and Community Development to retain Housing Element compliance.

Housing Programs – Implementation of Adopted Housing Element:      $450,000 Title 17 (Zoning) Housing-related Assessment and Updates:                $400,000 STRATEGIC PRIORITY AREA
Further Economic Vitality and Housing for All
REVIEW AND APPROVAL
Prepared by - Michael Coulom, Housing Policy and Programs Manager Reviewed by - Steven Turner, Community Development Director Reviewed by - Krysten Lee, Finance Director
Reviewed by - Kristopher J. Kokotaylo, City Attorney
Approved by - David J. Benoun, City Manager
Attachments
Staff Presentation

1. 2025 Annual Progress Report

2. Housing APR Data Visualization

3. HCD Housing Element Compliance Letter

4. 2023-2031 6th Cycle Housing Element
City Council Meeting
April 9, 2026
2025 Housing Element APR
and Affordable Housing
Work Plan
It is our mission to serve and partner with our community to continually enhance the quality of life of everyone in Newark Agenda
2 1. Introductions

2. Annual Progress Report Background

3. Mid-Cycle Review

4. Affordable Housing Work Plan

5. CEQA

6. Next Steps

7. Staff Recommendation

8. Q&A
Introductions
3 City of Newark
Michael Coulom, Housing Policy and Programs Manager
Yvonne Huynh, Assistant Planner
California needs 2.5 million more homes
4 The Department of Finance’s
methodology for the 6th Housing
Element Cycle showed a doubling of
housing need since Cycle 5
• 2.5 million more homes are
needed by 2030 to adequately
address the state’s housing
affordability crisis
• Over 1 million of these are lowand very-low income homes Source: 2022 Statewide Housing Plan
We are starting from a deficit
5 Source: 2022 Statewide Housing Plan
Units in Multi-Family Structures
Units in Single-Family Structures
New Permitted Units in California by Year and Structure Type Units Needed
Average Units per Year
Homeownership Is Becoming Out of Reach
6 Source: https://lao.ca.gov/LAOEconTax/Article/Detail/793 In Alameda County
• 64%: Increase in cost
of homebuying since
January 2020
• $5,414: Monthly cost
for bottom-tier
homeownership
• $2,753: monthly rent
Income needed for
mid-tier mortgage
Median household
income
Income needed for
bottom-tier mortgage
Newark Point in Time and McKinney-Vento Counts
7 2024-25 School Year
McKinney Vento NUSD Count
% of Total
Student
Body
% of
Homeless
Student Body
Doubled
Up
Temporary
Shelter
African
American 3% 3% * *
Asian 19% 14% 84.4% 15.6%
Filipino 8% 4% * *
Hispanic or
Latino 52% 65% 93.2% 4.8%
White 8% 5% 100.0% *
Two or More
Races 6% 2% * *
Other (AI/AN,
PI, Not
Reported)
5% 7% * NA
Newark Point in Time (PIT) Count
Emergency Shelter
Unsheltered * Data suppressed for student privacy
76 people experienced homelessness in
Newark in 2024 by HUD’s definition.
227 students experienced homelessness
in Newark in School Year 2024-25 by
DOE’s definition.

National Implications
8 Source: Li and Feliz, 2023
California’s population growth has slowed
• From 2010 to 2020, California grew by 5.8%,
slower than the national rate of 6.8 percent
• CA lost 412,000 people between 2020 - 2023
• International migration has slowed
• Birth rates hit a record low in 2024
California lost a congressional seat in
2020
California could lose an additional 4-5
seats and electoral college votes in 2030
Source: Public Policy Institute of California, 2025
Annual Progress Report (APR)
9 • The Annual Progress Report is of great
importance to the City and the State
• 6
th Cycle Housing Element (2023 – 2031)
• Adopted October 26, 2023
• Certified by HCD on December 21, 2023
• Pursuant to GC §65400, the APR:
• Due April 1 annually to HCD and LCI
• Tracks progress on RHNA targets
• Monitors goals, policies, programs in
Housing Element
Source: HCD Annual Progress Report Dashboard
2023 – 2031 Housing Element
Newark’s Housing Element is an
affordability strategy
6 th Cycle Housing Targets
• 1,874 new homes
o 464 Very Low-Income
o 268 Low-Income
o 318 Moderate-Income
o 824 Above Moderate
• 0.4 percent of regional RHNA
• 2,507 homes permitted in
Cycle 5
10 2023-2031 Housing Element Goals

1. Preserve and Improve Existing Housing

2. Facilitate the Development of More
Homes for More People

3. Reduce and Remove Constraints to
Affordable Housing Development

4. Help People Stay in Their Homes and
Communities

5. Increase Access to Affordable Housing

6. Enhance Quality of Life, Equity, and
Environmental Justice

7. Further Fair Housing Throughout the City
Regional Housing Needs Allocation (RHNA)
11 2025 Units by Structure Type
12 Projects Permit Status (2022-2025)
13 Number of Housing Units
14 Housing Production Progress
15 Housing Production – Modeled Progress
• Major entitlement projects included: Mowry Village, Lepakshi Homes, FMC Willow, SAHA Thornton Avenue Apartments
ADUs Permits Issued (2021-2031)
16 17
• SAHA Thornton Avenue Apartments: City Council and the Planning Commission fully entitled the 59-home 100% affordable housing community April 2025. Alameda County awarded the project $2.95 million in January 2026 to reserve 13 units for households existing homelessness.
• Terracina: The 91-unit affordable housing component of the FMC Willow and Harbor Point projects commenced sitework in March. • Timber Senior Housing: The 79-home affordable senior community is slated for a grand opening in May and is the first project to implement the City’s live/work local preference policy.
2025 Affordable Housing Accomplishments
ABOVEMODERATELOWVERY LOW280 132 412
19 140 159
19 115 134
97 135 232

PERMITS ISSUED BY MID-CYCLE
Attained Mid-Cycle Shortfall Total RHNA
Mid-Cycle Review
18 • Newark is making RHNA progress but at a
slower rate relative to the middle of the cycle.
• Newark has issued permits for 35 percent of
its RHNA while 50 percent through the cycle.
• This is common among ABAG jurisdictions.
• Qualifying projects in Newark will have
continued eligibility for the Streamlined
Ministerial Approval Process (SMAP, SB 423)
o Minimum 10 percent of units restricted to lowincome, or 20 percent restricted to moderateincome households.

Housing Element Program Progress
19 The Mid-Cycle review also evaluates programmatic progress. • Failure to demonstrate progress may result in Housing Element decertification or other interventions by HCD.

HE Progress: Retaining Compliance
20 HCD’s December 23, 2023 substantial compliance findings letter identified 19 programs for “timely and effective” implementation.

Program Current Status Next City Milestone
H2.1 Develop New Housing Options In Progress Fall / Winter 2026 H2.2 ADU Program Complete January 2026
H2.3 Four Corners Plan Area Mixed-Use In Progress Winter / Spring 2027 H2.6 Work in Partnership with NUSD In Progress June 2026 H2.8 Zoning for Missing Middle Housing Types In Progress Fall/Winter 2026 H2.9 Area Specific Plans Continuous N/A
H2.10 Single-Room Occupancy Housing In Progress June 2026 H2.11 Small Sites Incentives In Progress Spring / Summer 2026 H2.12 Make Maximum Residential Densities In Progress June 2026 21 Program Current Status Next City Milestone
H3.4 Zoning: Mixed-Use in Commercial Zones In Progress June 2026 H3.5 Parking Standards Update In Progress Fall / Winter 2026 H3.6 By-Right Approval of 20% Affordable Projects Complete January 2024 H4.4 Small Sites Program Not Yet Started Work Plan Update H4.9 No Net Loss of Units Continuous N/A
H4.10 Special Needs Housing Zoning Amendments In Progress June 2026 H4.11 Housing Persons Experiencing Homelessness In Progress Work Plan Update H5.4 Affordable Housing Overlay In Progress Winter/Spring 2027 H7.5 Mid-Cycle Review In Progress April 2026
HCD’s December 23, 2023 substantial compliance findings letter identified 19 programs for “timely and effective” implementation.

HE Progress: Retaining Compliance
Recommended Capital Improvement Projects
22 • The 2024 - 2026 Capital Improvement Plan allocated funds to five projects related to Housing Element implementation, all of which are now encumbered or nearing encumberment
o Four Corners Area Plan ($350,000)
o Implementation of Adoption Housing Element ($450,000) o NewPark Place Specific Plan Enhancement and Expansion ($300,000) o Rental Housing Inspection Program Assessment ($150,000) o Title 17 (Zoning) Housing-related Assessment and Updates ($400,000) • Staff recommend allocating funds to re-establish two CIP projects to continue Housing Element implementation
• Implementation of Adopted Housing Element ($450,000)
• Title 17 (Zoning) Housing-related Assessment and Updates ($400,000) 2021 – 2023 Affordable Housing Work Plan
• Council Resolution No. 11,201
approved the 2021-2023 Work Plan.
• Context: City was exceeding targets
for above moderate-income housing
but behind in all other categories.
• Purpose: Direct housing impact fees
and policy to meet very low-, low-,
and moderate-income RHNA targets.
23 Source: HCD Annual Progress Report Dashboard
5 th Cycle RHNA Permits by
Affordability
2021 – 2023 Affordable Housing Work Plan
24 • Priority Populations: Young families, key workers, people at risk of homelessness, people with disabilities and other special housing needs, and low-income seniors.
• Priority Housing Types: Medium to high density
apartments, condos and townhomes, and housing types
such as duplexes and four-plexes.
2021 – 2023 Work Plan Investment Framework
25 Program Allocated Spent Status
Housing Element Update $150-200,000 $400,000 Complete
Inclusionary Housing and
Nexus Study* $100,000 $200,000**
$40,000
Complete/
In Progress
Funding NOFA 40% of Fund $19,265,000 Complete
Local Preference Policy $50,000 † Complete
First-Time Homebuyer $50,000 + 5% of Fund $200,000 In Progress Sites Acquisition and Other 40% of Fund $0 Incomplete
*The Inclusionary Housing and Nexus Studies are being
implemented as separate projects.
**The Inclusionary Housing Study contract included the
development of Tenant Protections programming.
† Completed as part of Inclusionary Housing Study
Housing Impact Fee (HIF)
Community Development Maintenance Fee (CDMF)
Funding NOFA
Sites Acquisition and Other
Various (Local preference,
Inclusionary Ordinance and Nexus
Study, Housing Element Update)
First-Time Homebuyer
2021-2023 Work Plan Investment Framework
26 Update to Affordable Housing Work Plan
27 • Timing is prudent
o 2021-2023 programs are complete
o Mid-Cycle Review ongoing
o Achieving goals requires additional City intervention • Housing Impact Fee Fund has a healthy balance:
• $29 million: Existing available revenue (approximate) • Additional projected revenue
• Additional Housing Element programs will require expenditure.

Potential Work Plan Programs
28 1. Notice of Funding Availability (NOFA): A competitive application for Housing Impact Funds for 100 percent affordable housing.

Ø Boost: Combine application with surplus City land
Ø Boost: Consider use of SMAP or local alternative
Ø Boost: Partner with other funders to accelerate development.

2. Augmented Funding for existing projects: Augment awards for existing or planned housing projects in the wake of reduced state and federal contributions.

3. First-Time Homebuyer Program: Continued implementation and funding.

4. Homeless Action Plan Implementation: Target a percentage of funds to implement HAP recommendations and prevent homelessness.

Potential Work Plan Programs
29 5. NUSD Partnership and Technical Assistance: Support NUSD in evaluating school sites for reuse with housing and other community benefits.

Ø Boost: Proactively amend land uses to improve development potential.

Ø Boost: Streamline approvals to increase market value and developer interest.

6. Affordable Housing Fund Innovation Study: Analyze different models for structuring and spending Housing Impact Fees, such as a local housing trust fund, a revolving loan fund, and/or local rental assistance or shallow subsidy programs.

7. Mid-Cycle Constraints Analysis: Perform a 360° review of the City’s regulations, policies, and practices that help or hinder housing production, and identify recommendations for meaningful improvement.

Potential Work Plan Investment Framework
30 Program
Approximate Current Balance: $29 million
Percent of Fund Estimated Actual
NOFA: Maintain and Expand
Affordable Housing Inventory 80% $23 million
First Time Homebuyer Program 10% $3 million
Implement Homeless Action Plan 10% $3 million
NUSD Partnership - $300,000
Innovative Funding and
Constraints Analyses -
$150,000
Updated Work Plan Questions
31 Ø Should the Work Plan’s goal be to achieve Sixth Cycle RHNA targets? Ø Should the Work Plan’s term extend through the end of the Sixth Cycle? Ø Should the Work Plan adopt the same priority populations as the previous plan? Ø Should the Work Plan adopt the same priority housing types as the previous plan? Ø What should be included in the Investment Framework?
Strategic Priority Area
32 Further Economic Vitality and Housing for All
The Housing Element APR and work plan are exempt from further environmental review under California Environmental Quality Act Guidelines, Article 5, §15061(b)(3). The APR and work plan are administrative activities conducted by the City that will not result in direct or indirect physical changes to the environment. The activity is covered by the commonsense exemption that CEQA applies only to projects, which have the potential for causing a significant effect on the environment. It can be seen with certainty that there is no possibility that the activities in question will have a significant effect on the environment.

CEQA Analysis
• Staff will respond to any feedback received from HCD on the APR and report to Council accordingly.
• Staff will incorporate Council direction into a draft Affordable Housing Work Plan and return to Council with recommendations. • Achieving housing goals will require continued focus on entitled projects that have not yet been permitted, and getting more projects in the pipeline.

Next Steps
• Receive a report on the status of implementation of the 2025 Housing Element Annual Progress Report.
• Provide direction on the preparation of an updated Affordable Housing Work Plan.
• Authorize establishment of two capital improvement projects for continued Housing Element implementation.

Recommendation
Question and Answer
Staff welcome questions from City Council and input on the Affordable Housing Work Plan.

Jurisidiction Name
Reporting Calendar Year
First Name
Last Name
Title Click here to download APR Instructions
Email
Phone
Street Address
City
Zipcode
v_01_07_26
Click here to add rows to a table. If you add too many
rows, you may select a cell in the row you wish to
remove and type ctrl + d.
37101 Newark Blvd
Newark, CA
94560
Yvonne
Huynh
Assistant Planner
[email protected]
5105784258
Mailing Address
Please Start Here
General Information
2025
Newark
Contact Information
Optional: Click here to import last year's data. This is best used when the workbook is new and empty. You
will be prompted to pick an old workbook to import
from. Project and program data will be copied exactly
how it was entered in last year's form and must be
updated. If a project is no longer has any reportable
activity, you may delete the project by selecting a cell in the row and typing ctrl + d.

Annual Progress Report January 2020
Optional: This runs a macro which checks to ensure all required fields are filled out. The macro will create two files saved in the same directory this APR file is saved in. One file will be a copy of the APR with highlighted cells which require information. The other file will be list of the problematic cells, along with a description of the nature of the error.

with the table split across 4 tabs, each of which can fit onto a single page for easier printing.

Running this macro will remove the comments on the column headers, which contain the instructions. Do not save the APR file after running in order to preserve comments once it is reopened.

Optional: This macro identifies dates entered that occurred outside of the reporting year.

RHNA credit is only given for building permits issued during the reporting year.

Link to the online system: https://hcd.my.site.com/hcdconnect Toggles formatting that turns cells green/yellow/red based on data validation rules.

Submittal Instructions
Please save your file as Jurisdictionname2025 (no spaces). Example: the City of San Luis Obispo would save their file as SanLuisObispo2025 Housing Element Annual Progress Reports (APRs) forms and tables must be submitted to HCD and the Governor's Office of Planning and Research (OPR) on or before April 1 of each year for the prior calendar year; submit separate reports directly to both HCD and OPR pursuant to Government Code section 65400. There are two options for submitting APRs:

1. Online Annual Progress Reporting System - Please see the link to the online system to the left. This allows you to upload the completed APR form into directly into HCD’s database limiting the risk of errors. If you would like to use the online system, email [email protected] and HCD will send you the login information for your jurisdiction. Please note: Using the online system only provides the information to HCD. The APR must still be submitted to OPR. Their email address is [email protected].

2. Email - If you prefer to submit via email, you can complete the excel Annual Progress Report forms and submit to HCD at [email protected] and to OPR at [email protected]. Please send the Excel workbook, not a scanned or PDF copy of the tables.

Jurisdiction Newark
Reporting Year 2025
Housing Element Planning Period 6th Cycle
Current Year
Deed
Restricted 0
Non-Deed
Restricted 0
Deed
Restricted 0
Non-Deed
Restricted 0
Deed
Restricted 0
Non-Deed
Restricted 10
Deed
Restricted 0
Non-Deed
Restricted 10
Deed
Restricted 0
Non-Deed
Restricted 10
109
139
Units by Structure Type Entitled Permitted Completed
Single-family Attached 0 8 4
Single-family Detached 197 24 35
2 to 4 units per structure 0 0 0
5+ units per structure 90 73 0
Accessory Dwelling Unit 1 33 14
Mobile/Manufactured Home 0 0 0
Total 288 138 53
Infill Housing Developments and Infill Units Permitted # of Projects Units 67 138
0 0
6 366
288
0 0
0 Income Rental Ownership Total
Acutely Low 0 0 0
Extremely Low 0 0 0
Very Low 0 0 0
Low 0 0 0
Moderate 0 0 0
Above Moderate 0 0 0
Total 0 0 0
Streamlining Provisions Used - Permitted Units # of Projects Units SB 9 (2021) - Duplex in SF Zone 0 0
SB 9 (2021) - Residential Lot Split 0 0
AB 2011 (2022) 0 0
SB 6 (2022) 0 0
SB 423 (2023) 0 0
Ministerial and Discretionary Applications # of Units
Ministerial 2 2
Discretionary 4 364
Density Bonus Applications and Units Permitted
Number of Applications Submitted Requesting a Density Bonus 3 Number of Units in Applications Submitted Requesting a Density Bonus 90 Number of Projects Permitted with a Density Bonus 0
Number of Units in Projects Permitted with a Density Bonus 0 Housing Element Programs Implemented and Sites Rezoned Count 42 0
Programs Implemented
Sites Rezoned to Accommodate the RHNA
(Jan. 1 - Dec. 31)
01/31/2023 - 01/31/2031
Units Constructed - SB 423 Streamlining Permits
Number of SB 423 Streamlining Applications Approved
Very Low
Low
Moderate
Acutely Low
Extremely Low
Total Housing Applications Submitted:

Number of Proposed Units in All Applications Received:

Total Housing Units Approved:

Total Housing Units Disapproved:

Total Units
Housing Applications Summary
Use of SB 423 Streamlining Provisions - Applications
Number of SB 423 Streamlining Applications
Above Moderate
Indicated as Infill
Not Indicated as Infill
Building Permits Issued by Affordability Summary
Income Level
Jurisdiction Newark ANNUAL ELEMENT PROGRESS REPORT Note: "+" indicates an optional field Reporting Year 2025 (Jan. 1 - Dec. 31) Housing Element Implementation Planning
Period 6th Cycle 01/31/2023 - 01/31/2031
Date
Application
Submitted
Total
Approved
Units by
Project
Total
Disapproved
Units by
Project
Streamlining Historic Sites
2 3 4 6 7 8 9 10
Prior APN+ Current APN Street Address Project Name+
Local
Jurisdiction
Tracking ID
Unit Category
(SFA,SFD,2 to
4,5+,ADU,MH)
Tenure
R=Renter
O=Owner
Date
Application
Submitted
(see
instructions)
Acutely LowIncome Deed
Restricted
Acutely LowIncome Non
Deed
Restricted
Extremely
Low-Income
Deed
Restricted
Extremely
Low-Income
Non Deed
Restricted
Very LowIncome
Deed
Restricted
Very LowIncome
Non Deed
Restricted
LowIncome
Deed
Restricted
Low-Income
Non Deed
Restricted
ModerateIncome Deed
Restricted
ModerateIncome
Non Deed
Restricted
Above
ModerateIncome
Total

PROPOSED
Units by
Project
Total

APPROVED
Units by
project
Total

DISAPPROVE
D Units by
Project
Please select
state
streamlining
provision/s the
application was
submitted
pursuant to.

Is this project
located on a
site with an
associated
historical
designation as
outlined in
Government
Code Section
65400(a)(2)(N)
and reported on
Table L?
Did the
housing
development
application
seek
incentives or
concessions
pursuant to
Government
Code section
65915?
Summary Row: Start Data Entry Below 0 0 15 0 39 0 34 0 0 0 474 366 288 0 92A-919-16- 2,
92A-919-17-2,
92A-919-18
6347, 6361, and 6375

THORNTON AVE
Thornton Ave Apartments DR2023-003,
MUP2023-018
5+ R
3/25/2025
15 29 14 1 59 59 NONE No Yes
092A075000800 35660 CEDAR BLVD
3130 SF Two Story House with 420 SF Attached
Garage SFDR2024-025
SFD O
5/20/2025
1 1 1 NONE No No
092A051107900 35824 BETTENCOURT ST Front addition and attached ADU SFDR2024-022 ADU O 5/14/2025 1 1 1 NONE No No 537-0850-001-
11, 537-0850-
001-13, 537-
0850-002 7400-7550 Mowry Ave
Mowry Village (Single-Family Homes) P2020-002,
RZ2020-003,
DR2020-005
SFD O
12/11/2025
196 196 NONE No Yes
537-0850-002
7400-7550 Mowry Ave
Mowry Village (Apartment Units)
P2020-002,
RZ2020-003,
DR2020-006
5+ R
12/11/2025
10 20 1 31 31 NONE No Yes
TMP794
39399 Cherry St Ohlone College Harvest Housing
GP2025-001,
SPPL2025-001,
RZ2025-001,
MUP2025-017,
DR2025-002,
TTM2025-001
5+ R
12/18/2025
274 274 NONE No No
0 0
0 0
0 0
0 0
0 0
0 0
0 0
0 0
0 0
0 0
0 0
0 0
0 0
0 0
Table A
Cells in grey contain auto-calculation formulas
1 5
Project Identifier Unit Types Density Bo
Applica
11 Housing Development Applications Submitted
Proposed Units - Affordability by Household Incomes
Jurisdiction New ark ANNUAL ELEMENT PROGRESS REPORT
Reporting
Year 2025 (Jan. 1 - Dec. 31) Housing Element Implementation Cells in grey contain auto-calculation f ormulas Planning
Period 6th Cycle 01/31/2023 - 01/31/2031
Table A2
Streamlining Historic Sites Infill
Housing without
Financial Assistance or
Deed Restrictions
Term of
Affordability or
Deed Restriction
Notes
2 3 5 6 8 9 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 Prior APN+ Current APN Street Address Project Name+
Local
Jurisdiction
Tracking ID
Unit
Category
(SFA,SFD,2 to
4,5+,ADU,MH)
Tenure
R=Renter
O=Owner
Acutely
LowIncome
Deed
Restricted
Acutely
LowIncome Non
Deed
Restricted
Extremely
LowIncome
Deed
Restricted
Extremely
LowIncome Non
Deed
Restricted
Very LowIncome
Deed
Restricted
Very LowIncome
Non Deed
Restricted
LowIncome
Deed
Restricted
LowIncome
Non Deed
Restricted
ModerateIncome
Deed
Restricted
ModerateIncome Non
Deed
Restricted
Above
ModerateIncome
Entitlement
Date
Approved
# of Units
issued
Entitlements
Acutely
LowIncome
Deed
Restricted
Acutely
LowIncome
Non Deed
Restricted
Extremely
LowIncome
Deed
Restricted
Extremely
LowIncome
Non Deed
Restricted
Very LowIncome
Deed
Restricted
Very LowIncome
Non Deed
Restricted
LowIncome
Deed
Restricted
LowIncome
Non Deed
Restricted
ModerateIncome
Deed
Restricted
ModerateIncome Non
Deed
Restricted
Above
ModerateIncome
Building
Permits Date
Issued
# of Units
Issued Building
Permits
Acutely
LowIncome
Deed
Restricted
Acutely
LowIncome
Non Deed
Restricted
Extremely
LowIncome
Deed
Restricted
Extremely
LowIncome
Non Deed
Restricted
Very LowIncome
Deed
Restricted
Very LowIncome
Non Deed
Restricted
LowIncome
Deed
Restricte
d
LowIncome
Non Deed
Restricte
d
ModerateIncome
Deed
Restricte
d
ModerateIncome Non
Deed
Restricted
Above
ModerateIncome
Certificates of
Occupancy or
other forms of
readiness
(see instructions)
Date Issued
# of Units
issued
Certificates
of
Occupancy
or other
forms of
readiness
Please select
the state
streamlining
provision the
project was

APPROVED
pursuant to.
(may select
multiple)
Is this project
located on a
site with an
associated
historical
designation as
outlined in
Government
Code Section
65400(a)(2)(N)
and reported
on Table L?
Infill Units?
Y/N+
Assistance
Programs for Each
Development
(may select
multiple - see
instructions)
Deed
Restriction
Type
(may select
multiple - see
instructions)
For units affordable
without financial
assistance or deed
restrictions, explain how
the locality determined
the units were
affordable
(see instructions)
Term of
Affordability or
Deed Restriction
(years) (if affordable
in perpetuity enter
1000)+
Number of
Demolished/Destr
oyed Units
Demolished
or
Destroyed
Units
Demolished
/Destroyed
Units
Owner or
Renter
Total Density Bonus
Applied to the Project
(Percentage Increase in
Total Allowable Units or
Total Maximum
Allowable Residential
Gross Floor Area)
Number of Other
Incentives,
Concessions,
Waivers, or Other
Modifications
Given to the
Project (Excluding
Parking Waivers
or Parking
Reductions)
List the
incentives,
concessions,
waivers, and
modifications
(Excluding
Parking
Waivers or
Parking
Modifications)
Did the project
receive a reduction
or waiver of parking
standards? (Y/N)
Notes+
Summary Row: Start Data Entry Below 0 0 15 0 39 0 34 0 0 0 200 288 0 0 0 0 0 10 0 10 0 10 109 138 0 0 0 0 0 2 0 2 0 3 46 53 0 092A104500400 37271 BIRCH ST NEW DETACHED ADU (693SF - 1BED, 1 BA) ADU2024-0008 ADU O
0 1
1/8/2025
1 0 NONE No Y
ABAG ADU Af f ordability Study
(30/30/30/10)
Actual affordability of
individual ADUs is not
known. Affordability
assigned
sequentially
092A109510900 6400 MARKET AVENUE (N) DETACHED ADU (717SF - 2BED, 2BA) ADU2024-0017 ADU O
0 1
1/10/2025
1 0 NONE No Y
ABAG ADU Af f ordability Study
(30/30/30/10)
Actual affordability of
individual ADUs is not
known. Affordability
assigned
sequentially
092A072306600 35356 CEDAR BLVD (N) ATTACHED ADU (2BED, 1.5 BA - 970SF),MINI SPLIT SYSTEM ADU2024-0016 ADU O
0 1
1/30/2025
1 0 NONE No Y
ABAG ADU Af f ordability Study
(30/30/30/10)
Actual affordability of
individual ADUs is not
known. Affordability
assigned
sequentially
092A061208800 6517 PICARDY PL GARAGE CONVERSION TO ADU (350sf ) ADU2023-0008 ADU O
0 1
2/3/2025
0 0 NONE No Y
ABAG ADU Af f ordability Study
(30/30/30/10)
Actual affordability of
individual ADUs is not
known. Affordability
assigned
sequentially
092A104102005 6413 GALLETTA DR NEW DETACHED ADU (366SF - 1BED, 1BA) ADU2024-0007 ADU O
0 1
2/5/2025
1 0 NONE No Y
ABAG ADU Af f ordability Study
(30/30/30/10)
Actual affordability of
individual ADUs is not
known. Affordability
assigned
sequentially
092A214305700 6064 MISTFLOWER AVE Conv ersion of Great and Family room to JADU ADU2024-0023 ADU O
0 1
3/12/2025
1 0 NONE No Y
ABAG ADU Af f ordability Study
(30/30/30/10)
Actual affordability of
individual ADUs is not
known. Affordability
assigned
sequentially
092A051507100 7619 HERMITAGE AVE (N) ATTACHED ADU (585SF); ADDITION, 411SF FRONT, 356SF BACK ADU2022-0032 ADU O
0 1
3/27/2025
1 0 NONE No Y
ABAG ADU Af f ordability Study
(30/30/30/10)
Actual affordability of
individual ADUs is not
known. Affordability
assigned
sequentially
092A051603700 8191 MERION DR A (N) DETACHED PREFAB ADU (690sf ) ADU2024-0037 ADU O
0 1
4/15/2025
1 0 NONE No Y
ABAG ADU Af f ordability Study
(30/30/30/10)
Actual affordability of
individual ADUs is not
known. Affordability
assigned
sequentially
092A091201600 36564 LEONE ST (N) DETACHED ADU 741SF (2BED, 1BA) ADU2024-0001 ADU O
0 1
4/17/2025
1 0 NONE No Y
ABAG ADU Af f ordability Study
(30/30/30/10)
Actual affordability of
individual ADUs is not
known. Affordability
assigned
sequentially
092A061603500 6219 TOURRAINE DRIVE CONVERT EXISTING BEDROOM TO ADU (450sf ) ADU2024-0013 ADU O
0 1
4/22/2025
1 0 NONE No Y
ABAG ADU Af f ordability Study
(30/30/30/10)
Actual affordability of
individual ADUs is not
known. Affordability
assigned
sequentially
092A046209700 8482 PERSIMMON PLACE NEW DETACHED ADU (745SF, 2B/2BA); UPGRADE PANEL TO 400AMPS ADU2025-0002 ADU O
0 1
4/24/2025
1 0 NONE No Y
ABAG ADU Af f ordability Study
(30/30/30/10)
Actual affordability of
individual ADUs is not
known. Affordability
assigned
sequentially
092 002500100 36826 SYCAMORE (N) DETACHED ADU (749SF - 2BED, 2BA) ADU2024-0018 ADU O
0 1
5/14/2025
1 0 NONE No Y
ABAG ADU Af f ordability Study
(30/30/30/10)
Actual affordability of
individual ADUs is not
known. Affordability
assigned
sequentially
092A062307600 36491 PEUGEOT PLACE (N) DETACHED ADU (736SF - 2BED, 2BA) ADU2024-0033 ADU O
0 1
5/14/2025
1 0 NONE No Y
ABAG ADU Af f ordability Study
(30/30/30/10)
Actual affordability of
individual ADUs is not
known. Affordability
assigned
sequentially
092A062413500 6242 MONTCALM AVE CONVERT (E) 294 SQ FT LIVING AREA TO JUNIOR ADU - NOTES ADU2025-0005 ADU O
0 1
5/14/2025
1 0 NONE No Y
ABAG ADU Af f ordability Study
(30/30/30/10)
Actual affordability of
individual ADUs is not
known. Affordability
assigned
sequentially
092A072902300 4823 WINDERMERE DR (N) ATTACHED ADU (402SF) AND MAIN HOUSE ADDITION ADU2024-0006 ADU O
0 1
5/20/2025
1 0 NONE No Y
ABAG ADU Af f ordability Study
(30/30/30/10)
Actual affordability of
individual ADUs is not
known. Affordability
assigned
sequentially
092 006201800 6740 ALBYN CT 404 SQ FT GARAGE CONVERSION TO ADU; 2 BED/1 BATH ADU2025-0006 ADU O
0 1
6/3/2025
1 0 NONE No Y
ABAG ADU Af f ordability Study
(30/30/30/10)
Actual affordability of
individual ADUs is not
known. Affordability
assigned
sequentially
092A051509500 7920 WENTWORTH PL GARAGE CONVERSION TO ADU (470SF) ADU2025-0016 ADU O
0 1
6/3/2025
1 0 NONE No Y
ABAG ADU Af f ordability Study
(30/30/30/10)
Actual affordability of
individual ADUs is not
known. Affordability
assigned
sequentially
092 015000300 7456 WELLS AVE LEGALIZE CONVERSION OF DETACHED GARAGE TO ADU ADU2023-0012 ADU O
0 1
6/16/2025
1 0 NONE No Y
ABAG ADU Af f ordability Study
(30/30/30/10)
Actual affordability of
individual ADUs is not
known. Affordability
assigned
sequentially
092A091401200 6287 DAIRY AVENUE (N) DETACHED ADU - 749sf ADU2025-0001 ADU O
0 1
7/9/2025
1 0 NONE No Y
ABAG ADU Af f ordability Study
(30/30/30/10)
Actual affordability of
individual ADUs is not
known. Affordability
assigned
sequentially
092A051300400 35851 BETTENCOURT ST (N) ATTACHED ADU (526SF) ADU2025-0009 ADU O
0 1
7/10/2025
1 0 NONE No Y
ABAG ADU Af f ordability Study
(30/30/30/10)
Actual affordability of
individual ADUs is not
known. Affordability
assigned
sequentially
092A061205200 36123 LA SALLE DRIVE NEW DETACHED FACTORY BUILT ADU (710SF) ADU2025-0021 ADU O
0 1
7/22/2025
1 0 NONE No Y
ABAG ADU Af f ordability Study
(30/30/30/10)
Actual affordability of
individual ADUs is not
known. Affordability
assigned
sequentially
092 014900300 7530 WELLS AVE NEW DETACHED ADU (2BED, 2BA - 749SF) ADU2024-0004 ADU O
0 1
8/5/2025
1 0 NONE No Y
ABAG ADU Af f ordability Study
(30/30/30/10)
Actual affordability of
individual ADUs is not
known. Affordability
assigned
sequentially
092A072811300 35669 SCARBOROUGH DR 406 S.F. JUNIOR ADU ON 2ND FLOOR W/NEW BATH - notes ADU2025-0008 ADU O
0 1
8/18/2025
1 0 NONE No Y
ABAG ADU Af f ordability Study
(30/30/30/10)
Actual affordability of
individual ADUs is not
known. Affordability
assigned
sequentially
092A061105300 36456 CHERRY ST LEGALIZE GARAGE CONVERSION TO JADU ADU2024-0035 ADU O
0 1
8/27/2025
1 0 NONE No Y
ABAG ADU Af f ordability Study
(30/30/30/10)
Actual affordability of
individual ADUs is not
known. Affordability
assigned
sequentially
092A071603100 5028 WINSFORD COURT GARAGE CONVERSION TO ONE BEDROOM ADU BLD2025-0424 ADU O
0 1
9/4/2025
1 0 NONE No Y
ABAG ADU Af f ordability Study
(30/30/30/10)
Actual affordability of
individual ADUs is not
known. Affordability
assigned
sequentially
092A214202600 37648 CROCUS COURT CONVERT ATTACHED GARAGE TO ADU WITH ONE BEDROOM-SEE CONDITIO ADU2025-0029 ADU O
0 1
9/15/2025
1 0 NONE No Y
ABAG ADU Af f ordability Study
(30/30/30/10)
Actual affordability of
individual ADUs is not
known. Affordability
assigned
sequentially
092A051107900 35828 BETTENCOURT STREET (N) 794 SQ FT ATTACHED ADU - see conditions ADU2024-0027 ADU O
0 1
9/29/2025
1 0 NONE No Y
ABAG ADU Af f ordability Study
(30/30/30/10)
Actual affordability of
individual ADUs is not
known. Affordability
assigned
sequentially
092 012600800 37079 ELM ST CONVERT MAIN HOUSE TO ADU W/GARAGE (566SF) ADU2024-0019 ADU O
0 1
9/30/2025
1 0 NONE No Y
ABAG ADU Af f ordability Study
(30/30/30/10)
Actual affordability of
individual ADUs is not
known. Affordability
assigned
sequentially
092A050608900 7657 MAYHEWS LANDING RD NEW ATTACHED ADU (603SF) ADU2025-0023 ADU O
0 1
10/7/2025
1 0 NONE No Y
ABAG ADU Af f ordability Study
(30/30/30/10)
Actual affordability of
individual ADUs is not
known. Affordability
assigned
sequentially
092A072605600 35205 WINDERMERE DRIVE 745 SQ. FT. ATTACHED ADU AND 500 SQ. FT. MAIN HOME ADDITION ADU2025-0028 ADU O
0 1
10/17/2025
1 0 NONE No Y
ABAG ADU Af f ordability Study
(30/30/30/10)
Actual affordability of
individual ADUs is not
known. Affordability
assigned
sequentially
092A094500100 36606 HAFNER STREET 2ND FLOOR CONVERSION TO JADU ADU2025 0019 ADU O 0 1 10/20/2025 1 0 NONE No Y 092A235601100 38370 JACARANDA COURT (N) DETACHED ADU (668SF - 2BED, 1BA) ADU2024-0031 ADU O 0 1 11/13/2025 1 0 NONE No Y 092A235705800 38130 GUAVA DRIVE (N) DETACHED ADU (745SF - 2BED, 2BA) ADU2024-0034 ADU O 0 1 12/8/2025 1 0 NONE No Y 092A094100100 36605 HAFNER ST LEGALIZE UNPERMITTED GARAGE CONVERSON TO JADU - 314 SQ FT ADU2025-0017 ADU O 0 1 12/15/2025 1 0 NONE No Y 092A050902000 36338 BEECH PL 2-STORY SINGLE FAMILY DWELLING (3,085sf ) BLD2024-0230 SFD O 0 1 3/17/2025 1 0 NONE No Y TMP3408 38516 AMBROSIA ST PLAN 2YA XL, 2,130SF, NSFD, LOT 17 BLD2024-0499 SFD O 0 1 5/8/2025 1 0 NONE No Y TMP3409 38528 AMBROSIA ST PLAN 1A XL-R, 2,046SF, NSFD, LOT 18 BLD2024-0500 SFD O 0 1 5/8/2025 1 0 NONE No Y TMP3410 5585 HIGO WAY PLAN 2A, 2,045SF, NSFD, LOT 19 BLD2024-0501 SFD O 0 1 5/8/2025 1 0 NONE No Y TMP3411 5569 HIGO WAY PLAN 2YC XL, 2,134SF, NSFD, LOT 20 BLD2024-0502 SFD O 0 1 5/8/2025 1 0 NONE No Y TMP3412 5562 HIGO WAY PLAN DUET 2-2A.3 XL-R, 2,129SF, NSFD, LOT 21 BLD2024-0503 SFA O 0 1 5/8/2025 1 0 NONE No Y TMP3413 5576 HIGO WAY PLAN DUET 2-4A.1 XL-R, 2,355SF, NSFD, LOT 22 BLD2024-0504 SFA O 0 1 5/8/2025 1 0 NONE No Y TMP3414 5592 HIGO WAY PLAN 3B-R, 2,073SF, NSFD, LOT 23 BLD2024-0505 SFD O 0 1 5/8/2025 1 0 NONE No Y TMP3415 38556 CEDAR BLVD PLAN 3A, 2,093SF, NSFD, LOT 24 BLD2024-0506 SFD O 0 1 5/8/2025 1 0 NONE No Y TMP3416 38532 CEDAR BLVD PLAN 2YC XL-R, 2,134SF, NSFD, LOT 25 BLD2024-0507 SFD O 0 1 5/8/2025 1 0 NONE No Y 092 012600800 37079 ELM ST NEW 2-STORY SINGLE FAMILY DWELLING BLD2024-0203 SFD O 0 1 9/30/2025 1 0 NONE No Y TMP3417 5550 HIGO WAY LOT 26 - 1BXL - 2,071SF BLD2025-0351 SFD O 0 1 10/1/2025 1 0 NONE No Y TMP3418 5528 HIGO WAY LOT 27 - 1AXL - 2,046SF BLD2025-0352 SFD O 0 1 10/1/2025 1 0 NONE No Y TMP3419 5516 HIGO WAY LOT 28 - DUET 3-4B.2XL - 2,284SF BLD2025-0353 SFA O 0 1 10/1/2025 1 0 NONE No Y TMP3420 5502 HIGO WAY LOT 29 - DUET 3-4B.1XL - 2,269SF BLD2025-0354 SFA O 0 1 10/1/2025 1 0 NONE No Y TMP3421 5501 HIGO WAY LOT 30 - DUET 1-2A.1R - 2,072SF BLD2025-0355 SFA O 0 1 10/1/2025 1 0 NONE No Y TMP3422 5513 HIGO WAY LOT 31 - DUET 1-2A.2-R - 2,056SF BLD2025-0356 SFA O 0 1 10/1/2025 1 0 NONE No Y TMP3423 5525 HIGO WAY LOT 32 - 4BXL - 2,269SF BLD2025-0357 SFD O 0 1 10/1/2025 1 0 NONE No Y TMP3424 5549 HIGO WAY LOT 33 - 1BXL - 2,071SF BLD2025-0358 SFD O 0 1 10/1/2025 1 0 NONE No Y TMP3425 38527 AMARANTO ST LOT 34 - 4AXL-R - 2,263SF BLD2025-0359 SFD O 0 1 10/1/2025 1 0 NONE No Y TMP3426 38533 AMARANTO ST LOT 35 - 1AXL - 2,046SF BLD2025-0360 SFD O 0 1 10/1/2025 1 0 NONE No Y TMP3427 38539 AMARANTO ST LOT 36 - DUET 3-4B.2XL - 2,284SF BLD2025-0361 SFA O 0 1 10/1/2025 1 0 NONE No Y TMP3428 38545 AMARANTO ST LOT 37 - DUET 3-4B.1XL - 2,269SF BLD2025-0362 SFA O 0 1 10/1/2025 1 0 NONE No Y TMP3429 38509 AMARANTO ST NEW SFD - LOT 38, 4B-R, 2187SF / PHASE 4 BLD2025-0494 SFD O 0 1 10/28/2025 1 0 NONE No Y TMP3430 38515 AMARANTO ST NEW SFD - LOT 39, 2A-XL, 2130SF / PHASE 4 BLD2025-0495 SFD O 0 1 10/28/2025 1 0 NONE No Y TMP3431 38521 AMARANTO ST NEW SFD - LOT 40, 5A-R, 2624SF / PHASE 4 BLD2025-0496 SFD O 0 1 10/28/2025 1 0 NONE No Y TMP3432 38487 AMARANTO ST NEW SFD - LOT 41, 2A-R, 2045SF / PHASE 4 BLD2025-0497 SFD O 0 1 10/28/2025 1 0 NONE No Y TMP3433 38499 AMARANTO ST NEW SFD - LOT 42, 4A-R, 2193SF / PHASE 4 BLD2025-0498 SFD O 0 1 10/28/2025 1 0 NONE No Y TMP3434 38503 AMARANTO ST NEW SFD - LOT 43, 2B, 2034SF / PHASE 4 BLD2025-0499 SFD O 0 1 10/28/2025 1 0 NONE No Y TMP3435 5506 MARAVILLA WAY NEW SFD - LOT 44, 2AXL-R, 2130SF / PHASE 4 BLD2025-0500 SFD O 0 1 10/28/2025 1 0 NONE No Y TMP3436 5518 MARAVILLA WAY NEW SFD - LOT 45, 2BXL, 2119SF / PHASE 4 BLD2025-0501 SFD O 0 1 10/28/2025 1 0 NONE No Y TMP3441 5528 MARAVILLA WAY NEW SFD - LOT 46, 5A-R, 2624SF / PHASE 4 BLD2025-0502 SFD O 0 1 10/28/2025 1 0 NONE No Y 092A103602902 6214 THORNTON AVE
CCCMA Assisted Liv ing Facility
MFD2022 0023
5+ O
0 73
1/13/2025
73 0 NONE No Y
This project consists
of a 4-story building
with 97 memory care
beds f or senior
residential liv ing. In
total 73 resident
092A046405300 7726 YEW CT LEGALIZE GARAGE CONVERSION TO ADU, DUAL METER ADU2022-0024 ADU O 0 0 1 2/3/2025 1 NONE No Y 092A051102400 7534 BIRKDALE DR CONVERT (E) GARAGE TO ADU (673SF - 2BED,1BA) ADU2024-0032 ADU O 0 0 1 4/4/2025 1 NONE No Y 092A214103000 37726 MANZANITA ST NEW ATTACHED ADU (660SF) ADU2024-0012 ADU O
0 0 1
4/18/2025
1 NONE No Y
ABAG ADU Af f ordability Study
(30/30/30/10)
Actual affordability of
individual ADUs is not
known. Affordability
assigned
sequentially
092 008101500 7641 THORNTON AVE CONVERSION OF (E) DETACHED STRUCTURE TO ADU (572SF) ADU2023-0032 ADU O
0 0 1
4/21/2025
1 NONE No Y
ABAG ADU Af f ordability Study
(30/30/30/10)
Actual affordability of
individual ADUs is not
known. Affordability
assigned
sequentially
092A214300800 37991 BIRCH ST (N) ATTACHED ADU; MASTER BEDROOM ADDITION (N) PATIO COVER ADU2023 0030 ADU O 0 0 1 5/2/2025 1 NONE No Y 092A062310400 36528 DIJON DR NEW DETACHED ADU (1,000SF) ADU2023-0020 ADU O
0 0 1
6/3/2025
1 NONE No Y
ABAG ADU Af f ordability Study
(30/30/30/10)
Actual affordability of
individual ADUs is not
known. Affordability
assigned
sequentially
092A061610600 6232 CASTILLON DR (N) DETACHED ADU (2B, 1BA - 724SF) ADU2023-0023 ADU O
0 0 1
7/17/2025
1 NONE No Y
ABAG ADU Af f ordability Study
(30/30/30/10)
Actual affordability of
individual ADUs is not
known. Affordability
assigned
sequentially
092 013402100 37242 LOCUST ST ATTACHED ADU (740SF); ADDITION @ REAR OF MAIN HOUSE (783SF) ADU2022 0008 ADU O 0 0 1 7/22/2025 1 NONE No Y 092 003100800 36825 OLIVE ST NEW DETACHED ADU (749sf ) ADU2023-0026 ADU O
0 0 1
9/3/2025
1 NONE No Y
ABAG ADU Af f ordability Study
(30/30/30/10)
Actual affordability of
individual ADUs is not
known. Affordability
assigned
sequentially
092A051804700 8198 DEL MONTE AVENUE NEW ATTACHED ADU AND HOUSE REMODEL ADU2022 0007 ADU O 0 0 1 9/15/2025 1 NONE No Y 092A109510900 6400 MARKET AVENUE (N) DETACHED ADU (717SF - 2BED, 2BA) ADU2024-0017 ADU O 0 0 1 9/24/2025 1 NONE No Y 092 012701502 37098 ELM ST NEW DETACHED ADU (2BED, 2BA - 749SF) ADU2024-0002 ADU O
0 0 1
10/13/2025
1 NONE No Y
ABAG ADU Af f ordability Study
(30/30/30/10)
Actual affordability of
individual ADUs is not
known. Affordability
assigned
sequentially
092A077702600 35913 ROSEWOOD DR GARAGE CONVERSION TO ADU ADU2022 0020 ADU O 0 0 1 10/22/2025 1 NONE No Y 092 011906000 8150 THORNTON AVE (N) DETACHED ADU (645SF); UPGRADE ELEC PANEL TO 200AMP ADU2024-0011 ADU O
0 0 1
12/22/2025
1 NONE No Y
ABAG ADU Af f ordability Study
(30/30/30/10)
Actual affordability of
individual ADUs is not
known. Affordability
assigned
sequentially
TMP3392 38450 CEDAR BLVD PLAN 5A 2 624SF NSFD LOT 1 BLD2024 0330 SFD O 0 0 1 9/9/2025 1 NONE No Y TMP3393 38458 CEDAR BLVD PLAN DUET 2-2A.3 XL, 2129SF, NSFD, LOT 2 BLD2024-0331 SFA O 0 0 1 9/9/2025 1 NONE No Y TMP3394 38468 CEDAR BLVD PLAN DUET 2-4A.1 XL, 2255SF, NSFD, LOT 3 BLD2024-0333 SFA O 0 0 1 9/9/2025 1 NONE No Y TMP3395 38476 CEDAR BLVD PLAN 4B XL-R , 2269SF, NSFD, LOT 4 BLD2024-0334 SFD O 0 0 1 9/9/2025 1 NONE No Y TMP3396 38488 CEDAR BLVD PLAN 4A XL-R , 2263SF, NSFD, LOT 5 BLD2024-0335 SFD O 0 0 1 9/18/2025 1 NONE No Y TMP3397 38492 CEDAR BLVD PLAN 2YC XL-R , 2134SF, NSFD, LOT 6 BLD2024-0336 SFD O 0 0 1 9/22/2025 1 NONE No Y TMP3398 38506 CEDAR BLVD PLAN DUET 3-4B.2 XL , 2284SF, NSFD, LOT 7 BLD2024-0337 SFA O 0 0 1 9/30/2025 1 NONE No Y TMP3399 38516 CEDAR BLVD PLAN DUET 3-4B.1 XL , 2269SF, NSFD, LOT 8 BLD2024-0338 SFA O 0 0 1 9/30/2025 1 NONE No Y TMP3400 38526 CEDAR BLVD PLAN 2YA XL , 2130SF, NSFD, LOT 9 BLD2024-0339 SFD O 0 0 1 10/3/2025 1 NONE No Y TMP3401 38450 AMBROSIA ST PLAN 4B XL , 2269SF, NSFD, LOT 10 BLD2024-0340 SFD O 0 0 1 9/25/2025 1 NONE No Y TMP3402 38454 AMBROSIA ST PLAN 2A XL-R , 2130SF, NSFD, LOT 11 BLD2024-0341 SFD O 0 0 1 9/30/2025 1 NONE No Y TMP3403 38466 AMBROSIA ST PLAN 2YC XL , 2134SF, NSFD, LOT 12 BLD2024-0342 SFD O 0 0 1 11/25/2025 1 NONE No Y TMP3404 38478 AMBROSIA ST PLAN 4A XL , 2263SF, NSFD, LOT 13 BLD2024-0343 SFD O 0 0 1 10/23/2025 1 NONE No Y TMP3405 38484 AMBROSIA ST PLAN 1A XL-R , 2046SF, NSFD, LOT 14 BLD2024-0344 SFD O 0 0 1 10/23/2025 1 NONE No Y TMP3406 38496 AMBROSIA ST PLAN 1B XL , 2071SF, NSFD, LOT 15 BLD2024-0345 SFD O 0 0 1 10/30/2025 1 NONE No Y TMP3407 38508 AMBROSIA ST PLAN 2YC XL-R , 2134SF, NSFD, LOT 16 BLD2024-0346 SFD O 0 0 1 10/30/2025 1 NONE No Y TMP3408 38516 AMBROSIA ST PLAN 2YA XL, 2,130SF, NSFD, LOT 17 BLD2024-0499 SFD O 0 0 1 12/22/2025 1 NONE No Y TMP3409 38528 AMBROSIA ST PLAN 1A XL-R, 2,046SF, NSFD, LOT 18 BLD2024-0500 SFD O 0 0 1 12/23/2025 1 NONE No Y 537-0862-089 37275 SAND BAR PLACE 3 STORY SFD - BEACON (CLUSTER) - LOT 132, PLAN 3B SFD2022-0119 SFD O 0 0 1 5/1/2025 1 NONE No Y 537 086208700 37267 SAND BAR PLACE 3 STORY SFD - BEACON (CLUSTER) - LOT 130, PLAN 1A SFD2022-0120 SFD O 0 0 1 4/29/2025 1 NONE No Y 537-0862-088 37271 SAND BAR PLACE 3 STORY SFD - BEACON (CLUSTER) - LOT 131, PLAN 2A SFD2022-0123 SFD O 0 0 1 4/29/2025 1 NONE No Y 537-0863-026 9084 ENTERPRISE DRIVE 3 STORY SFD, LOT 163, PLAN 2BR - BEACON (CLUSTER) SFD2023-0375 SFD O 0 0 1 2/24/2025 1 NONE No Y 537-0863-023 9092 ENTERPRISE DRIVE 3 STORY SFD, LOT 160, PLAN 2B - BEACON (CLUSTER) SFD2023-0376 SFD O 0 0 1 3/17/2025 1 NONE No Y 537-0863-027 9080 ENTERPRISE DRIVE 3 STORY SFD, LOT 164, PLAN 3B - BEACON (CLUSTER) SFD2023-0377 SFD O 0 0 1 2/24/2025 1 NONE No Y 537-0863-025 9088 ENTERPRISE DRIVE 3 STORY SFD, LOT 162, PLAN 3AXR - BEACON (CLUSTER) SFD2023-0378 SFD O 0 0 1 2/24/2025 1 NONE No Y 537-0863-024 9096 ENTERPRISE DRIVE 3 STORY SFD, LOT 161, PLAN 3AR - BEACON (CLUSTER) SFD2023-0379 SFD O 0 0 1 3/17/2025 1 NONE No Y 537-0863-031 9076 ENTERPRISE DRIVE 3 STORY SFD, LOT 168, PLAN 1A - BEACON (CLUSTER) SFD2023-0382 SFD O 0 0 1 2/5/2025 1 NONE No Y 537-0863-029 9068 ENTERPRISE DRIVE 3 STORY SFD, LOT 166, PLAN 1B - BEACON (CLUSTER) SFD2023-0383 SFD O 0 0 1 2/4/2025 1 NONE No Y 537-0863-028 9064 ENTERPRISE DRIVE 3 STORY SFD, LOT 165, PLAN 2A - BEACON (CLUSTER) SFD2023-0384 SFD O 0 0 1 2/4/2025 1 NONE No Y 537-0863-030 9072 ENTERPRISE DRIVE 3 STORY SFD, LOT 167, PLAN 2A - BEACON (CLUSTER) SFD2023-0385 SFD O 0 0 1 2/5/2025 1 NONE No Y 537-0863-037 9040 ENTERPRISE DRIVE 3 STORY SFD, LOT 174, PLAN 1A - BEACON (CLUSTER) SFD2023-0390 SFD O 0 0 1 1/6/2025 1 NONE No Y 537-0863-033 9052 ENTERPRISE DRIVE 3 STORY SFD, LOT 170, PLAN 1A - BEACON (CLUSTER) SFD2023-0391 SFD O 0 0 1 1/15/2025 1 NONE No Y 537-0863-038 9036 ENTERPRISE DRIVE 3 STORY SFD, LOT 175, PLAN 2B - BEACON (CLUSTER) SFD2023-0392 SFD O 0 0 1 1/9/2025 1 NONE No Y 537-0863-032 9048 ENTERPRISE DRIVE 3 STORY SFD, LOT 169, PLAN 2B - BEACON (CLUSTER) SFD2023-0394 SFD O 0 0 1 1/9/2025 1 NONE No Y 537-0863-035 9060 ENTERPRISE DRIVE 3 STORY SFD, LOT 172, PLAN 2B - BEACON (CLUSTER) SFD2023-0395 SFD O 0 0 1 1/9/2025 1 NONE No Y 537-0863-034 9056 ENTERPRISE DRIVE 3 STORY SFD, LOT 171, PLAN 3B - BEACON (CLUSTER) SFD2023-0397 SFD O 0 0 1 1/15/2025 1 NONE No Y 537-0862-094 9363 ENTERPRISE DRIVE 3 STORY SFD, LOT 137, PLAN 1A - BEACON (CLUSTER) SFD2023-0416 SFD O 0 0 1 8/8/2025 1 NONE No Y 537-0862-095 37279 SAND BAR PLACE 3 STORY SFD, LOT 138, PLAN 1A - BEACON (CLUSTER) SFD2023-0417 SFD O 0 0 1 8/8/2025 1 NONE No Y 537-0862-096 9321 ENTERPRISE DRIVE 3 STORY SFD, LOT 139, PLAN 3BX - BEACON (CLUSTER) SFD2023-0421 SFD O 0 0 1 8/6/2025 1 NONE No Y Density Bonus
1 Unit Types Affordability by Household Incomes - Completed Entitlement Affordability by Household Incomes - Building Permits Affordability by Household Incomes - Certificates of Occupancy 4 7 10
Note: "+" indicates an optional field
Housing with Financial Assistance
and/or Deed Restrictions Project Identifier Demolished/Destroyed Units Annual Building Activity Report Summary - New Construction, Entitled, Permits and Completed Units Jurisdiction New ark ANNUAL ELEMENT PROGRESS REPORT
Reporting
Year 2025 (Jan. 1 - Dec. 31) Housing Element Implementation Cells in grey contain auto-calculation f ormulas Planning
Period 6th Cycle 01/31/2023 - 01/31/2031
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92A-919-16- 2,
92A-919-17-2, 92A
919 18
6347, 6361, and 6375

THORNTON AVE
Thornton Av e Apartments
DR2023-003,
MUP2023 018
5+
R
15 29 141
3/25/2025 59
00 NONE NoY AHP, MHP, LIHTC,
Other DB 99 80.0%
4 Dev elopment
Standards
Modif ication
Yes
This project consists
of merging three
existing lots to create
a 59-unit f iv e-story
apartment building with
v arious on-site
improv ements.

Thirteen units would be
reserv ed f or
households exiting or
at-risk of
homelessness.

Additional Assistance
Program: This project
receiv ed a 55-y ear
sof t loan of $12M
f rom the City of
Newark f or site
acquisition,
construction, and
permanent f inancing.

The project was also
awarded nearly $3
million f rom Alameda
County .
092A075000800 35660 CEDAR BLVD 3130 SF Two Story House with 420 SF Attached Garage SFDR2024 025 SFD O
1 5/20/2025
1 00 NONE No
Y
092A051107900 35824 BETTENCOURT ST Front addition and attached ADU SFDR2024-022 ADU O
1 5/14/2025
100 NONE No
Y
537-0850-001-11,
537-0850-001-13,
537-0850-00200
7400-7550 Mowry Av e
Mowry Village (Single-Family Units)
P2020-002,
RZ2020-003,
DR2020 006
SFDO
196
12/11/2025 196
00 NONE NoY
This project consists
of demolishing an
existing auto
dismantling y ard and
remediating the site to
dev elop 196 singlef amily detached
homes and 30
af f ordable housing
units, plus one
manager unit. The
af f ordable housing
units will be located in
a separate 3-story
apartment building.

The project was
div ided into two rows
to distinguish between
renter-occupied and
owner-occupied units.
537-0850-002
7400 7550 Mowry Av e
Mowry Village (Apartment Units)
P2020-002,
RZ2020-003,
DR2020-007
5+R 10 201 12/11/2025
31 00 NONE NoY DB, INC 5.0%
5 Dev elopment
Standards
Modif ication
Yes
This project consists
of demolishing an
existing auto
dismantling y ard and
remediating the site to
dev elop 196 singlef amily detached
homes and 30
af f ordable housing
units, plus one
manager unit. The
af f ordable housing
units will be located in
a separate 3-story
apartment building.

The project was
div ided into two rows
to distinguish between
renter-occupied and
owner-occupied units.

This project did not
receiv e public f inancial
assistance.
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Jurisdiction Newark ANNUAL ELEMENT PROGRESS REPORT
Reporting Year 2025 (Jan. 1 - Dec. 31) Housing Element Implementation Planning Period 6th Cycle 01/31/2023 - 01/31/2031
1 Projection
Period 3 4
RHNA Allocation
by Income Level
Projection
Period -
06/30/2022-
01/30/2023
2023 2024 2025 2026 2027 2028 2029 2030 2031
Total Units to
Date (all
years)
Total Remaining
RHNA by
Income Level
Deed Restricted - - - - - - - - - -
Non-Deed Restricted - - - - - - - - - -
Deed Restricted - - 20 - - - - - - -
Non-Deed Restricted - - - - - - - - - -
Deed Restricted 124 - 58 - - - - - - -
Non-Deed Restricted - - 9 10 - - - - - -
Deed Restricted - - - - - - - - - -
Non-Deed Restricted - - 9 10 - - - - - -
Deed Restricted - - - - - - - - - -
Non-Deed Restricted - - 9 10 - - - - - -
Above Moderate 824 96 84 80 109 - - - - - - 369 455
1,874
220 84 185 139 - - - - - - 628 1,246
Income Level
Very Low
20 -
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Please contact HCD if your data is different than the material supplied here 2 Table B
Regional Housing Needs Allocation Progress
Permitted Units Issued by Affordability
243
19 Moderate
464
268
318
19 221
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Acutely Low - -
*For years prior to 2025, data on deed-restricted vs. non-deed restricted Extremely Low-Income units is approximated from whether the projects reported any deed-restricted Very Low-Income Units. If you wish to edit this historical data for accuracy or have any questions about the data, you may login to HCD's online APR system, or contact HCD staff at [email protected].

Total Units
*For jurisdictions that received RHNA determinations for the current cycle prior to the passage of AB 3093 (September 19, 2024):
- You were not allocated Acutely Low-Income and Extremely Low-Income RHNA targets, therefore the allocations in Field 1 are listed as "0" - If you wish to set your own targets in these income categories for informational purposes, contact HCD staff at [email protected]. - All Acutely Low-Income and Extremely Low-Income units reported during the cycle are counted towards Very-Low Income RHNA progress 299
Total RHNA
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249 Low
*For years prior to 2025, Acutely Low-Income units are reported within the Extremely Low-Income category Please Note: Table B does not currently contain data from Table F or Table F2 for prior years. You may login to the APR system to see Table B that contains this data.

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Jurisdiction Newark ANNUAL ELEMENT PROGRESS REPORT
Reporting Year 2025 (Jan. 1 - Dec. 31) Housing Element Implementation Planning Period 6th Cycle 01/31/2023 - 01/31/2031
Date of
Rezone Rezone Type
2 4 5 6 7 9 10 11
APN Street Address Project Name+
Local
Jurisdiction
Tracking ID+
Date of
Rezone
Very LowIncome Low-Income ModerateIncome
Above
ModerateIncome
Rezone Type Parcel Size
(Acres)
General Plan
Designation Zoning
Minimum
Density
Allowed
Maximum
Density
Allowed
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Capacity Vacant/Nonvacant Description of Existing Uses
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Summary Row: Start Data Entry Below
3 8
Project Identifier RHNA Shortfall by Household Income Category Sites Description 1 Sites Identified or Rezoned to Accommodate Shortfall Housing Need and No Net-Loss Law Table C
Jurisdiction Newark
Reporting Year 2025 (Jan. 1 - Dec. 31)
1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9
Name of Program Objective
Projected Completion
Date in Housing
Element
Applicable Cycle Status of Program
Implementation Program Implementation Details Quantified Outcomes: Category Quantified Outcomes:

Count Supporting Documents
PROGRAM H1.1: Housing,
Rehabilitation & Repair
Programs
The City plans to support 13 households per year with
home rehabilitation. The City will facilitate place-based revitalization by focusing on lower-income households
with rehabilitation programs and promoting availability of programs in areas with a high concentration of
housing in need of rehabilitation and repair, such as
the Old Town and Mirabeau Park areas.
12/31/2031 6th Cycle
Continuous The City promotes Alameda County's
Healthy Homes program. Structures
improved so far this cycle have an average
age of 55 years.

Households 33 I12_Monitoring
PROGRAM H1.2: Develop
citywide rental inspection
program to maintain highquality housing
throughout the City.

Update Newark's Community preservation and
nuisance abatement ordinance to create a proactive
citywide rental inspection program, and develop an
online reporting system for tenants to report
substandard housing conditions. Support 12 rental
units in improved condition per year.
6/30/2024 6th Cycle
In Progress Pilot program has commenced, with
inspections beginning in April 2026. See
Supporting Documents for detailed program
schedule.

Implementation was delayed due to staff
constraints.

Units I13_Work Plan

ANNUAL ELEMENT PROGRESS REPORT
Housing Element Implementation
Housing Programs Progress Report
Describe progress of all programs including local efforts to remove governmental constraints to the maintenance, improvement, and development of housing as identified in the housing element.

Table D
Program Implementation Status pursuant to GC Section 65583 PROGRAM H2.l: Develop
new housing options in
areas of the city close to
services such as parks,
schools and grocery
stores, with existing
infrastructure.

Draft and implement SB9 and SB10 ordinances to
provide additional opportunities for missing middle
housing. Review the City's Zoning Ordinance and
Subdivision Ordinance and implement updates as
needed to provide clarity and facilitate housing
development under SB9. These include adopting
updated definitions, use regulations, development
standards, and ministerial processes. Production and
affordability will be monitored every two years and
alternative actions will be implemented if necessary to meet the RHNA. In coordination with research being
conducted at the State level, pursue opportunities to
incentivize and provide funding assistance for
homeowners to provide affordable units under SB9 to
further housing opportunities and more affordable
homeownership options in high-opportunity areas.

Develop and implement the City's SB9 Ordinance to
expand the housing supply in single-family zones by
allowing for lot splits, cottage housing developments,
triplexes and duplexes. 120 moderate-income SB9
units developed during the housing element cycle,
with a focus on expanding housing opportunity in
neighborhoods in the northern portion of the city.

Through programs such as H3.2, Objective Design
Standards, and H3.5, Parking standards update and
study, the city will be able to ensure that development standards, including parking and open space
requirements, are not a constraint to development.

Adopt an SB10 Ordinance to allow up to 10 units to be
developed on smaller residential parcels throughout
the City, with a goal to produce 80 units of missing
middle housing, targeting 75% of these units in

6/30/2024 6th Cycle
In Progress The City has drafted SB 9 and 10 ordinances (see Supporting Documents) which are
under review by the City Attorney's Office.

The City is preparing draft Objective Design
Standards (Program H3.2) for public review,
which include standards for "Missing
Middle" housing types commensurate with
SB 9 and small SB 10 projects.

As stated in the Housing Element, the City is
pursuing SB 9 and 10 in coordination with
Program H2.8, for which the City is under
contract for and beginning a study and
rezonings.

The City has not received any SB 9
applications.

Units See files "Draft SB 9 Ordinance.docx" and
Draft SB 10 Ordinance.docx"
PROGRAM H2.2:

Accessory Dwelling Unit
(ADU) Program.
• Increase viability and uptake of accessory dwelling
units through a multi-pronged approach. Develop an
ADU calculator to be available for Newark residents,
pre-approved plans, and increase community outreach,
in partnership with Alameda County.
• Work to develop a series of incentives and a lowinterest loan program (if feasible in collaboration with Alameda County) to bring more ADU production for
affordable rental housing to the city, specifically in
areas that are identified as high in opportunity by the Tax Credit Allocation Committee.
• Per SB 897, Increase height limits for detached
accessory dwelling units on a lot with an existing
multifamily or multistory building to 18 feet and 25 feet if the unit is attached to a primary dwelling.
• Per AB 345, Accessory Dwelling units built or
developed by non profit entities to be sold separately
from the primary residence to a qualified buyer.
• Remove parking requirements
6/30/2026 6th Cycle
Completed City Council adopted a statutorilly compliant ADU ordinance on February 13, 2026 and it
will take effect in March 2026. The ordinance
exceeds statutory minimum design and
development standards to incentivize and
boost production.

The City created a pre-approved ADU
program in 2025 but has yet to receive any
plan submittals.

The City is on track to meet or exceed unit
targets.

Units 160
See Table A
Ordinance No. 563
https://www.newarkca.gov/departments/comm
unity-development/planning-division/preapproved-adu-program PROGRAM H2.3:

Investigate opportunities
in the Four Corners area to
facilitate market-rate and
affordable housing and
promote neighborhood
revitalization through
increased mixed use
development and
walkability.
• Creation of a community-guided plan for the Four
Corners area (in between Lake-Rosemont and
Mirabeau Neighborhoods), to bring housing and local
retail to the area. The plan will consist of community
engagement, with the objective of developing
community-led decision-making around housing,
commercial space, and public infrastructure
improvements. As a key element of the community
guided Four Corners area plan, the city will
incorporate the Transit Oriented Communities (TOC)
development policies and requirements as a portion of
the Four Corners area is within a transit priority area.

The Four Corners area is zoned for community
commercial, which does not allow for residential
development by right, but housing may be considered
as a component of planned developments within these
areas in the event a shopping center is reused. The
regulations provided in AB2011 are available to
property owners, to facilitate the redevelopment of
older underutilized strip malls in the Four Corners
area.
• For example, per state law AB2011, 4.5 acres of
underutilized land can be developed with mixedincome housing at 80 dwelling units per acre due to being within 0.5 miles of the proposed Ardenwood rail
stop as part of the South Bay Connect rail realignment
project.
12/31/2025 6th Cycle
In Progress City staff have engaged City Council to
collect input on a plan for the Four Corners
area. Council has expressed strong interest
in a plan for the area and identified it as a
priority for the Community Development
Department.

On February 18, 2026 the City released a
request for proposals for qualified
consultants or consultant teams to support
the City in development of a Four Corners
Specific Plan. The requested scope of work
includes community and stakeholder
engagement and rezonings.

Implementation was delayed due to staff
capacity and uncertainty regarding the
area's relation to MTC's Transit-Oriented
Communities Policy and the South Bay
Connect project. The City is electing to
proceed even though those closely related
efforts are still uncertain.

Units 360 I16_4 Corners Specific Plan RFP
PROGRAM H2.4:

Universal Design
Ordinance
Develop a Universal Design ordinance for new
construction of single-family, accessory dwelling
units, duplex, and building 20 units or larger.
6/30/2025 6th Cycle
Completed In lieu of developing an individual universal design ordinance, universal design was
incorporated into the City's adopted building
code (Newark Municipal Code Title 15).

Further amendments to the building code
are currently prohibited per AB 130 (2025).

See Supporting Documents for a
memorandum outlining H2.4 completion.

Other Memorandum
I17_Ordinance No. 555
PROGRAM H2.5: Develop
a local response to
support people
experiencing
homelessness.
• The City of Newark adopted a resolution endorsing
the Alameda County Home Together 2026
Implementation Plan to address homelessness.
• Newark is preparing a local homelessness plan
intended to be consistent with the Home Together 2026
Plan, which will further the objectives of the County
plan. The City will maintain a city webpage to
(www.newark.org/resiclents/homelessness) provide a
connection to resources for those at risk of, or
experiencing homelessness. The City has responded
to homelessness needs by proactively partnering with
an affordable housing developer and services provider
to create and support 124 units of housing for
homeless households and people at risk of becoming
homeless.
• To develop this plan, the City shall work with the
appropriate homeless agencies, community
stakeholders, and faith-based organizations to identify new strategies, funding, and opportunities to provide
new emergency shelter and transitional housing
options and address the needs of 40 unsheltered
persons (in addition to the completed 124-unit
HomeKey project) annually in need of emergency
shelter or temporary housing.
12/31/2024 6th Cycle
In Progress City Council approved a contract with
Strategic Change Partners on September 11,
2025 to support the City in developing a 5-
year Homeless Action Plan.

Strategic Change Partners is engaging
stakeholders and developing the plan for
City Council adoption by September 2026.

Implementation was delayed due to staff
capacity and uncertainty regarding the
Alameda County Home Together "Refresh"
and Alameda County Measure W investment
framework. The City is working to align the 5-
year plan's recommendations with those of
the County's work, which is on a similar but
delayed timeline.

Other I18_Contract
PROGRAM H2.6: Work in
Partnership with the
Newark Unified School
District
• Develop a strategy in collaboration with the Newark
Unified school district and the community on a long
term development plan and funding for the
redevelopment of school district owned sites.
• AB 2295 supports housing development on property
owned by a local educational agency for teachers and
staff on both active and vacant district owned
properties. AB2295 establishes minimum standards for
development, including a minimum of 10 units, deed
restricted for affordability for 55 years and be offered to district teachers and staff. The units are required to be for low and moderate income households, with
thirty percent of units required to be for very low
incomes. The development standards are 35 feet, with
a minimum density of 30 dwelling units per acre.
12/31/2025 6th Cycle
In Progress The City now hosts NUSD Board meetings at
City Hall in the spirit of collaboration and
resource sharing.

The City has notified NUSD of its interest in
partnering and providing technical
assistance and resources to develop a longterm develpoment plan for surplus and underutilized NUSD sites.

The NUSD Board has met to discuss
formation of a 7/11 Commission to plan for
property disposition but has yet to take
action to form this statutorilly-required
commission. The Board has requested an
assessment of all district properties be
conducted prior to forming the 7-11
committee. NUSD is working to select an
asset management consultant.

Other I19_26.02.17 NUSD Agenda
PROGRAM H2.7:

Affordable Housing
Development Fund
Support the development of at least 343 lower-income
units.
12/31/2031 6th Cycle
Continuous The City has committed funding for 262
lower income homes across three projects,
two of which are now complete and one of
which is seeking matching funds. The City's
commitments include $19.3 million in direct
assistance and an additional $1.2 million in
land value.

The City is considering pairing future
notices of funding availability with notices of
surplus land availability in 2026 (Program
H.3).

Units 262
I20_Ordinance No. 560
I20_Cedar Loan
I20_Reso No. 11730 SAHA Loan
I20_Reso No. 11731SAHA SLA
I20_Timber Loan
PROGRAM H2.8: Zoning
for Missing Middle
Housing Types
• To remove constraints and better encourage small
multi-family developments in the RS, RL, and RM
zoning districts, particularly in the northeast area of the city, including Lake-Rosemont, Mirabeau, and
Mayhews Landing neighborhoods, zoning text
amendments will be implemented.
• Zoning text amendments to may include, but are not
limited to:
o Minimum Lot Size: 5,000 square feet for all building
types.
o Minimum Lot Width: 50 feet for all building types.
o Parking Requirements: Parking requirements
include a minimum of 1 space per unit for a multifamily dwelling outside the specific plan areas and mixed-use
zones, Remove requirements for covered parking
spaces, allow parking to be located within required
setbacks, and remove guest parking requirements.
o Open Space Requirements: Review 400 square
foot/unit requirement in RL zoning districts.
• Study feasible densities, identify sites, corridors, and neighborhoods for intensification. Develop a strategy
to increase allowable densities to at least 15 du/ac,
housing choices, and affordability in RL and high
opportunity areas with a target of 200 moderateincome units in the planning period (as noted in Program H2.1)
• Zoning text amendments will be implemented to
support the overall strategy to encourage small, multifamily developments. • The City shall evaluate the effectiveness of meeting
missing middle housing targets of these strategies by
2027, including but not limited to further increasing

12/31/2024 6th Cycle
In Progress The City is under contract with a consultant to commence community engagement,
studies, and rezoning to achieve the
quantified objectives of this program.

Implementation was delayed due to staff
capacity.

Other I21_Task Order
PROGRAM H2.9: Area
Specific Plans
1,594 total units for the three specific plan areas. 147 very low, 101 low, 82 moderate and 1,263 above
moderate units.
12/31/2031 6th Cycle
Continuous Development underway and through 2031
In progress
The City continues to implement specific
plans for the Old Town, Bayside, and
Newpark Mall areas.
-Old Town: Continuing consideratino of
modified development impact fees and other
incentives. Entitled one mixed-use
condominium project in the plan area,
including 13 below-market units, as well as
two projects just outside of the plan area for
affordable housing and supportive senior
living.
-Newpark Mall: The City conducted
Technical Assistance Panel with the Urban
Land Institute in February 2026 to evaluate
the amended specific plan and generate
strategies for implementation and to attract
new development. The City is received
applications for over 1,000 housing units in
the plan area, but is now expecting revised
applications in light of AB 1893.
-Bayside: The developer is completing
buildout of the 134-unit Bridgeway
development. A subsequent 279-unit phase,
FMC Willow, is entitled and coordinating
infrastructure improvement plans with the
City and other public agencies. The City is

Units
Old Town:

Newpark Mall:

Bayside:

PROGRAM H2.10: Single
Room Occupancy Housing
In order to support an increase in this housing type in the city, SROs will be permitted use in Residential
Medium Density, Commercial Mixed Use and
Residential High Density, with a priority for SRO
development to occur along transit corridors. Review
and update existing development standards (Chapter

17.26.230), including parking requirements, to ensure
they are not a barrier to the development of SROs. City fees for SRO projects will remain in line with fees for multifamily projects. 12/31/2024 6th Cycle
In Progress The City is implementing this program in
coordination with several other programs
that involve zoning amendments in order to
maximize outcomes. Items will be presented
to the Planning Commission in March 2026
and to City Council in April 2026.

The City is beginning by revising definitions
of RM, CMU, and RH zoning to permit SROs.

Subsequently, the City intends to review and
amend parking standards in coordination
with Program H3.5.

Development fees will be considered as part
of the City's ongoing nexus study.

Other Draft Ordinance(s)
PROGRAM H2.11: Small
Sites Incentives
Implement a lot consolidation incentive program to
catalyze development on small sites. The program
would include deferring fees specifically for
consolidation, expediting permit processing, providing
flexible development standards such as setback
requirements, reduced parking or increased heights,
committing resources for development of affordable
housing on small sites, and/or increasing allowable
density or lot coverage. In addition, the city will adopt a development standard waiver system for cases when
city requirements may preclude development on small
sites.
6/30/2025 6th Cycle
In Progress Fee deferrals are being considered as part of the ongoing nexus study (H3.3) and fee
reform for the Old Town Specific Plan Area.

Other development incentives, including
development and design standard reforms
and a waiver system, are being considered
as part of the Objective Design Standards
project (H3.2)
Other Draft ODS?
PROGRAM H2.12: Ensure
maximum densities are
achievable
Review, and amend as necessary, city requirements
and development
standards in all zones that allow residential
development to ensure that
maximum densities are achievable. This includes those
standards and
requirements related to maximum units per building,
maximum building coverage, required open space per
unit, minimum lot area, setbacks,
height limits, parking (also see Program H3.5) and
limits on allowable
densities. Specifically, remove the MUP requirement
for buildings over 35
feet in the RM and RH zones and review whether the 60-
foot height limit
in the CMU zone (outside of the Old Town Specific
Plan area) is a
constraint on development and make needed changes,
or allowing for
flexibility to achieve maximum allowable densities.

The analysis will consider impacts on cost, supply,
housing choice,
affordability, timing, approval certainty and ability to achieve maximum
densities and include programs to address identified
constraints.
12/31/2024 6th Cycle
In Progress The City is reviewing and reforming
standards to achieve maximum densities as
part of the Objetive Design Standards
project (H3.2), including removing the MUP
requirement for buildings over 35 feet in RM
and RH zones and reviewing the 60-foot
height limit in the CMU zone.

Other Draft ODS?
PROGRAM H3.1:

Streamline Ministerial
Approval Permit
Procedures
Prepare and publish administrative procedures by 2024
for the processing of housing developments eligible
for streamlined review pursuant to SB 35. Assign a
staff member to support the streamlined development
review. 6/30/2026 6th Cycle
In Progress The City is implementing this program in
coordination with program H3.2 to maximize
outcomes and streamline implementation
among applicants and staff. Recent larger
project applications have been instructive
real world examples to inform procedure
development.

Other Draft Design Review chapter?
PROGRAM H3.2: Develop
objective design standards
for single-family and multifamily developments and
infill housing
Develop new objective design standards that result in
designs that reflect the needs of the community while
supporting new developments that are responsive to
local ecological conditions and climate change while
reducing development costs where applicable.
6/30/2024 6th Cycle
In Progress The City contracted with a consultant in
October 2024 to assist with developing
objective design standards. The City held
community and stakeholder engagement
activities in winter 2024-25 and anticipates
adopting objective design standards in
spring 2026. Staff published a draft for
public review in March.

This project incorporates ODS noted in
program H3.4.

Other Draft ODS and Zoning?
PROGRAM H3.3: Assess
and update impact fees
The city will undergo a comprehensive impact fee
study to assess and update the impact fee structure to
reflect the needs of the community and ensure fee
structure is in line with neighboring jurisdictions.

Currently the policy in the Old Town Specific Plan area is to temporarily reduce fees to encourage
development. The City will
provide a fee waiver for senior and housing for people
with disabilities.
12/31/2023 6th Cycle
In Progress The City is conducting a nexus study to
review and update development impact fees.

The City anticipates the study to be
completed and adopted by mid-2026.

Other Draft Nexus Study?
PROGRAM H3.4: Adjust
zoning to allow mixed use
in current Commercial
zones
Amend the City's Neighborhood Commercial and
Community Commercial zones and land use code to
create objective standards for mixed-uses and facilitate the redevelopment of commercial sites to mixed-use.
6/30/2025 6th Cycle
In Progress The City contracted with a consultant in
October 2024 to assist with developing
objective design standards for residential
and mixed-use developments. Staff
published a draft for public review in March.

Definitions of Commercial-Mixed Use,
Neighborhood Commercial, Community
Commercial are being revised to permit
residential uses.

Other Draft ODS and Zoning?
PROGRAM H3.5: Parking
standards update and
study
• Update the Zoning Ordinance to encourage infill
development for housing for persons with disabilities,
senior housing, accessory dwelling units.
• Engage with the development community to discuss
changes to parking minimums. Identify and implement
parking requirement reductions in NMC 17.23.50,
eliminating parking minimums for ADUs, and/or
unbundled parking from the dwelling unit for large
housing projects. Revised parking changes include:
o Senior Parking: Reduce from 1 space per unit to .5
spaces per unit
o Remove parking requirements for ADUs
o Two Unit Dwelling: Remove the guest parking
requirement
o Multi Unit Dwelling: Reduce covered parking requirement to 0.5 spaces per unit Reduce guest parking to 0.25 spaces per unit Reduce overall parking requirement for studios and one bedrooms to 1 space per unit. Reduce 2-plus bedroom requirement to 1.5 spaces per unit with 0.25 spaces for guest parking.
• Provide more opportunities for alternatives to
individual automobile such as:
o CAR SHARING One stall reduction for each stall dedicated and designated for use by a locally-operating car sharing
program, such as Zipcar.
o ON-STREET PARKING CREDIT One-half stall reduction for each new public, onstreet parking stall provided as part of a project (through the installation of angled or perpendicular

6/30/2025 6th Cycle
In Progress The City has contracted with a consultant to study and recommend parking and
transportation demand management
standards for new development. Zoning
amendments are anticipated to be adopted
by the end of 2026.

Parking minimums for ADUs were eliminated
per Ordinance 563 (2026).

Other Ordinance 563
Parking Contract/Task Order
PROGRAM H3.6: By-Right
Approval of Projects with
20 Percent Affordable
Units on "Reused" Sites
602 total units, 304 very low and low income units, 67
moderate income units and 231 above moderate
income units.
12/31/2024 6th Cycle
Completed Ordinance complete as of January 2024.

No units have been developed on this site as
of yet. Sites 8 and 9 have active approved
entitlements for 88 units, including 13 lowincome units. The City has received a preliminary plan review application for 56
market-rate units on site 18.

Units I31_Ordinance No. 547
PROGRAM H4.1: Develop
Anti-Displacement
Programs for the OldTown Newark Specific
Plan Area
Apply local preference ordinance to new residential
development in the Old Town area. Convene an Old
Town community working group composed of
residents, youth and business owners in the
neighborhood. This group will work with staff to
develop neighborhood priorities for an anti
displacement program for the Old Town Newark
Specific Plan area that supports community residents
and small businesses to stay in place
6/30/2026 6th Cycle
In Progress A live/work preference policy was adopted
as part of the City's updated inclusionary
housing requirements in January 2026.

Consideration of further anti-displacement
measures for Old Town are under
consideration and subject to staff capacity.

Other I32_Ordinance No. 560
PROGRAM H4.2: Develop
a Tenant/Community
Opportunity to Purchase
Policy
The recommendations will include a framework for an
ordinance, administrative and supportive policies,
program process and design, community engagement
plan, and identification of costs and funding sources
for implementation.
6/30/2026 6th Cycle
Not Yet Started Commencement of this program will
commence subject to staff capacity, budget
and further prioritization. Other
PROGRAM H4.3: Develop
a Just Cause Eviction
Ordinance
Develop and implement a just cause eviction ordinance
for the city to cover tenants under state law when AB
1482 expires in 2029. Support 15 low income residents
per year to stay in their homes.
6/30/2025 6th Cycle
Completed Ordinance adopted January 2026.

Program monitoring will commence in 2026
(quantifying beneficiaries).

Persons I34_Ordinance No. 561
PROGRAM H4.4: Small
Sites Program
Develop an RFP for small sites program. Recipients of
funding from the Small Sites Program sign a 55-year
regulatory agreement that governs the income limits
for tenants and rents that can be charged. The program
will focus on the Old Town/ Central area, identified as vulnerable to displacement, and with higher
concentrations of low income residents.
6/30/2027 6th Cycle
Not Yet Started The City is updating its Affordable Housing Work Plan and will consider the Small Sites
Acquisition Program for inclusion.

Other March 26, 2026 staff report
PROGRAM H4.5:Connect
Residents to Existing
Shared Housing Programs
Work to connect 20 residents per year to existing
shared housing resource programs through non profit
partners for Newark such as the Home Match program.
6/30/2027 6th Cycle
Continuous The City refers individuals to Home Match, a shared housing resource portal in the Bay
Area, including Alameda and Contra Costa
Counties.

The City does not have data from Home
Match on the number of Newark residents
who obtain housing through the service.

Persons https://www.housing.newarkca.gov/resources
#assistancesupport
PROGRAM H4.6: Support
Tenant Stability Though
Minimum Lease Terms and
Relocation Assistance
Develop an ordinance outlining minimum lease terms
and relocation assistance for renters.
6/30/2024 6th Cycle
Completed A relocation assistance ordinance was
adopted in January 2026.

Community engagement for this project, as
well as recent state legislation concerning
lease terms and security deposit regulation
obviated the need for Minimum Lease Terms.

In lieu of this and in response to tenant and
landlord interest, the City adopted an antiharassment ordinance and rent review and mediation program.

Other I34_Ordinance No. 561
PROGRAM H4.7: Identify
Housing Opportunities For
Those With Developmental
Disabilities
20 units to increase housing opportunities for those
with developmental disabilities in Newark.
6/30/2024 6th Cycle
In Progress In April 2024, the City approved entitles for the 59-unit Thornton Avenue Apartments
project with 10 units for I/DD households. Units 10 I38_SAHA Entitlements PROGRAM H4.8: Connect
Residents with
Foreclosure assistance.

Connect residents with existing foreclosure prevention
resources for Alameda County to stem the
displacement of 20 low and moderate income
residents. With a focus on Hispanic/ Latinx, Indigenous and Black residents. 6/30/2024 6th Cycle
Continuous The City participates in the Alameda Urban
County Emergency Mortgage Assistance
Program to provide one-time grants of up to
$30,000 to help homeowners pay for homerelated delinquincies, offered in connection with legal services. The City promotes this
service on its website,
www.housing.newarkca.gov.

Persons https://www.housing.newarkca.gov/resources
#homebuyerassistance
PROGRAM H4.9: No Net
Loss of Units
Replace any of the units if (a) they are planned to be
demolished for purposes of building new housing, and
(b) they are determined to be occupied by low-income
residents. 12/31/2023 6th Cycle
Continuous The City implements No Net Loss Law. The
City has not received any applications for
demolition without replacement of
residential structures, or demolition of
dwelling units known to be occupied by lowincome households.

Other
PROGRAM H4.10: Zoning
Ordinance Amendments
for Special Needs Housing
Ensure compliance with State law
10/26/2024 6th Cycle
In Progress The City is implementing this program in
coordination with several other programs
that involve zoning amendments in order to
maximize outcomes. Items will be presented
to the Planning Commission in March 2026
and to City Council in April 2026.

Other Draft Ordinance(s)
PROGRAM H4.11:

Scattered Site Housing for
Persons Experiencing
Homelessness
Conversion of a Homekey-funded hotel containing 124
units for households experiencing homelessness and
households at risk of homelessness was completed in
2023. Through a scattered-sites program, purchase 1-2
single-family properties in partnership with nonprofits utilizing available funds to provide extremely lowincome housing units for persons experiencing homelessness, with a goal of identifying the majority
of sites in high resource census tracts
12/31/2026 6th Cycle
In Progress The Cedar Community Apartments (Project
Homekey) was completed in 2023 and a
certificate of occupancy was issued.

The City will consider making scattered site
housing an eligible use of funds in
upcoming NOFAs (program H2.7) and
continues to look out for regional, state, and
federal opportunities for scattered site
housing funding.

Units 124 I42_Cedar COO
PROGRAM H5.1: FirstTime Homebuyer
Assistance
The City will target an average of four households for
down payment assistance each year, with a focus on
recruitment of moderate-income BIPOC households.
6/30/2024 6th Cycle
In Progress The City refers individuals to the Alameda
County AC Boost program for firsttimehomebuyer assistance. 2 households successfully utilized the program to
purchase homes in Newark during the 6th
Cycle.

City Council approved a contract with Hello
Housing in July 2025 to design and
administer a first-time homebuyer program.

Council is expected to approve program
guidelines and other documents in April
2026 to formally launch the program.

Households 2 I43_DPAL Guidelines
I43_Hello Housing Contract
PROGRAM H5.2:

Affordable Housing
Development Programs
778 housing units over the period of the Housing
Element. 326 very low, 326 low income units, 126
moderate units
12/31/2031 6th Cycle
Continuous BMR Units entitled, permitted, and
completed in 6th cycle so far:

VLI: 291
LI: 112
MI: 11
The City updated its inclusionary housing
ordinance in 2026 to prioritize inclusionarybuild requirements, as opposed to collecting in-lieu fees, consistent with HE Policy H5.4.

The City continues to collect in-lieu fees
from certain projects, complies with state
density bonus law, and intends to release
subsequent NOFA(s) in accordance with
program H2.7.

Units 414 I44_Ordinance No. 560
PROGRAM H5.3: Public
Lands for dedicated
affordable housing.

1. Rezone PF (Public Facility) zoned land to allow
affordable housing as a permitted use, by-right.

2. Rezone publicly owned land, from Single Family to
Mid-rise Residential for the development of 20 new
housing units targeted for disabled, single-parent, and low and moderate- income households.

3. Develop a public land framework/ policy that
enables a coordinated interagency approach to public
land reuse.

4. Maintain long-term ownership of public sites to
ensure permanent affordability and long-term financial
benefits.

5. Work with the school district to reuse excess and
underutilized school sites and meet the needs of the
local education workforce for the creation of 50 new
units of housing for low and moderate-income
households.

6. Consider interim uses of public sites that can
provide amenities to the community (e.g., housing for
those experiencing homelessness, art installations and
non-profit art spaces)

7. The City shall also continue to monitor the status of available land owned by other public agencies and
actively work with developers that may wish to develop
such properties for affordable housing.
12/31/2025 6th Cycle
In Progress The City is rezoning PF to permit 100%
affordable housing.

The City is drafting a public lands strategy
and anticipates adopting it before the end of
2026.

The City is coordinating with Newark Unified
School District in accordance with program
H2.6, and processing an application for 174
homes on surplus Ohlone Community
College Land.

The City is considering interim uses of
public sites in the development of its 5-year
Homeless Action Plan, in accordance with
program H2.5.

Other Draft ODS and Zoning?
PROGRAM H5.4:

Affordable Housing
Overlay Zone
Work to develop a series of incentives such as
reduced parking requirements, and fast tracked
permitting to bring increased production of affordable
rental housing to the Four Corners area and other high
opportunity areas of the city.
6/30/2026 6th Cycle
In Progress The City is developing an Affordable
Housing Overlay Zone as part of the Four
Corners Specific Plan process (H2.3). Other I46_4 Corners Specific Plan RFP PROGRAM H6.1: In
Response to Multi-Year
Drought Conditions,
Support a Community
Reduction of Local Water
Usage
Develop a citywide water-wise garden challenge, and
partner with local non-profit organizations and city
departments to support the transformation of yards
and medians with drought-tolerant plants. Update
municipal code to incorporate language on droughtresistant landscaping. 6/30/2026 6th Cycle Completed In January 2026 the City adopted Climate
Action Newark, an update to its Climate
Action Plan. The Plan includes 4 individual
actions to prioritize water-wise practices,
including partnering with local non-profits,
updating municipal code, and otherwise
incentivizing residential water conservation.

Other https://www.newarkca.gov/departments/greennewark/climate-action-plan PROGRAM H6.2:

Encourage Water Utilities
to Participate in BayREN's
Water Upgrades $ave
Program
Provide information in citywide mailings twice a year
and post on City of Newark website and social media
outlets.
6/30/2025 6th Cycle
Completed In January 2026 the City adopted Climate
Action Newark, an update to its Climate
Action Plan. The Plan includes several
actions to partner with BayREN and
encourage participation in their programs.

The City hired a Communications and Public
Engagement Manager in 2025 to revamp the
Newark News and connect community
members to more resources.

Other
https://www.newarkca.gov/departments/greennewark/climate-action-plan https://www.newarkca.gov/departments/citymanager-s-office/newark-news PROGRAM H6.3: Cool
Roofs for Cool Homes
Amend the City's building ordinance to exceed Title 24
standards by requiring cool roofs for all new or
replacement roofs.
6/30/2025 6th Cycle
Completed The City updated its building code in
November 2025 to comply with the latest
California Building Code, which exceeds
requirements for cool roofs in effect at time
of Housing Element adoption (Newark
Municipal Code Title 15).

Further amendments to the building code
are currently prohibited per AB 130 (2025).

Other I49_Ordinance No. 555
PROGRAM H6.4: Flood
Risk Disclosure for New
Development
Require developments in the flooding and other highrisk inundation areas to disclose flood risks and identify appropriate flood mitigation actions for
incorporation into project design.
6/30/2025 6th Cycle
Completed The City adopted an update to the Tri-City
Local Hazard Mitigation Plan in September
2024. Since then, the City has approved
entitlements for the Mowry Village Project.

The project includes mitigations and
conditions of approval to mitigate flood and
inundation risk. Subsequent projects, if any,
will have similar mitigation requirements.

Other
https://www.newarkca.gov/residents/emergen
cy-preparedness/local-hazard-mitigation-planlhmp
https://www.newarkca.gov/departments/comm
unity-development/planning-division/projectsunder-environmental-review PROGRAM H7.1: Training
for Voucher Program and
Landlord Responsibilities
Hold two workshops annually for rental property
owners/managers
6/30/2025 6th Cycle
Completed The City promotes fair housing and tenants
rights programs offered by ECHO Housing,
including via in-person pop up events at the
Newark Public Library.

The City will contract with a HUD-certified
housing counselor to advise tenants and
landlords on their rights and obligations
under AB 1482 and Newark Ordinance 561
(2026), before the ordinance takes effect in
May 2026.

Meetings6 https://www.echofairhousing.org/events.html
PROGRAM H7.2: Increase
City Access, and Partner
With Community
Organizations To Ensure
That Community Members
Have Access To Tenant
Rights Information and
Fair Housing In Multiple
Languages.
• Cocreation of tenants rights information in
collaboration with local community organizations
made accessible in culturally relevant ways and in a
variety of formats such as videos, flyers, social media and public workshops.
• The city is working to install and implement the
community development information module on the
city's website. The city expects to have this operational by the end of 2023 or early 2024. The City has launched a service called "TextMyGov" which is a streamlined
way to interact with community members on various
topics and services. Users can send questions or
concerns via text on mobile devices. Responses are
provided via a return text with links to additional
information and city services. Users can also register
to receive push notifications via text on various city
topics such as general city affairs (in English and
Spanish), City Council meetings, and community
events.
6/30/2024 6th Cycle
Completed In 2026, the City opened the Newark
Resource Center, a one-stop shop for
housing and social services. The Resource
Center is operated by the City with flex
space for community organizations and
service providers.

Other
https://www.housing.newarkca.gov/
https://www.newarkca.gov/departments/recre
ation-and-community-services/humanservices
PROGRAM H7.3: Work
with Newark Unified
School District to
Distribute Housing
Resources
Information on housing resources and general family
support resources for district families distributed
through multiple sources to increase accessibility and
that families are connected with housing resources for
those experiencing homelessness. Translated into
relevant languages for families in Newark. An example
would be information published on the website.
6/30/2025 6th Cycle
In Progress The City and NUSD leadership are
coordinating to identify respecitive
capacities, roles and responsibilities for
collaboration and information sharing. The
City anticipates referencing this program in
its forthcoming Homelessness Action Plan. Other I53_Contract PROGRAM H7.4:

Affirmatively Market
Affordable Housing
Information on housing resources and general family
support resources for district families distributed
through multiple sources to increase accessibility and
that families are connected with housing resources for
those experiencing homelessness. Translated into
relevant languages for families in Newark. An example
would be information published on the website.
6/30/2025 6th Cycle
Completed The City created a multi-lingual website for
housing resources in 2024.

In 2026, the City opened the Newark
Resource Center, a one-stop shop for
housing and social services. The Resource
Center is operated by the City with flex
space for community organizations and
service providers.

Other https://www.housing.newarkca.gov/
PROGRAM H7.5: Monitor
housing programs through
a mid-cycle review
Review quantified objectives for housing construction,
rehabilitation, and conservation.
12/31/2026 6th Cycle
In Progress The City continuously monitors Housing
Element implementation progress and is
updating its Affordable Housing Work Plan
in 2026 to ensure goals are met. Other I55_2024 APR Staff Report

Jurisdiction Newark ANNUAL ELEMENT PROGRESS REPORT Reporting Period 2025
(Jan. 1 - Dec.
31) Housing Element Implementation Period 6th Cycle 01/31/2023 - 01/31/2031 Description of
Commercial
Development Bonus
Commercial Development Bonus
Date Approved
3 4
APN Street Address Project Name+
Local
Jurisdiction
Tracking ID+
Very Low
Income
Low
Income
Moderate
Income
Above Moderate
Income
Description of
Commercial
Development Bonus
Commercial Development Bonus
Date Approved
Summary Row: Start Data Entry Below
Units Constructed as Part of Agreement
Commercial Development Bonus Approved pursuant to GC Section 65915.7 Table E
Note: "+" indicates an optional field
Project Identifier
1 2
Cells in grey contain auto-calculation
formulas
(CCR Title 25 §6202)
Annual Progress Report January 2020
Jurisdiction Newark ANNUAL ELEMENT PROGRESS REPORT Note: "+" indicates an optional field Reporting Period 2025
(Jan. 1 - Dec.
31) Housing Element Implementation Cells in grey contain auto-calculation formulas Planning Period 6th Cycle 01/31/2023 - 01/31/2031
The description should adequately document
how each unit complies with subsection (c) of
Government Code Section 65583.1+.

For detailed reporting requirements, see the
chcklist here:

Extremely LowIncome+Very LowIncome+ Low-Income+ TOTAL UNITS+Extremely LowIncome+Very LowIncome+ Low-Income+TOTAL UNITS+
https://www.hcd.ca.gov/communitydevelopment/docs/adequate-sites-checklist.pdf Rehabilitation Activity
Preservation of Units At-Risk
Acquisition of Units
Mobilehome Park Preservation
Total Units by Income
Table F
Please note this table is optional: The jurisdiction can use this table to report units that have been substantially rehabilitated, converted from non-affordable to affordable by acquisition, and preserved, including mobilehome park preservation, consistent with the standards set forth in Government Code section 65583.1, subdivision (c). Please note, motel, hotel, hostel rooms or other structures that are converted from non-residential to residential units pursuant to Government Code section 65583.1(c)(1)(D) are considered net-new housing units and must be reported in Table A2 and not reported in Table F.

Activity Type
Units that Do Not Count Towards RHNA+
Listed for Informational Purposes Only
Units that Count Towards RHNA +
Note - Because the statutory requirements severely limit what can be counted, please contact HCD at [email protected] and we will unlock the form which enable you to populate these fields.

Units Rehabilitated, Preserved and Acquired for Alternative Adequate Sites pursuant to Government Code section 65583.1(c) Annual Progress Report January 2020
Jurisdiction Newark
Reporting
Period 2025 (Jan. 1 - Dec. 31)
Planning
Period 6th Cycle 01/31/2023 - 01/31/2031
Prior APN+ Current APN Street Address Project Name+
Summary Row: Start Data Entry Below

For up to 25 percent of a jurisdiction’s moderate-income regional housing need a

Project Identifier
1 ANNUAL ELEMENT PROGRESS REPORT
Housing Element Implementation
2 3
Local
Jurisdiction
Tracking ID
Unit
Category
(2 to 4,5+)
Tenure
R=Renter
Very LowIncome Deed
Restricted
Very LowIncome
Non Deed
Restricted
0 0

Above Moderate Income Units Converted to M
allocation, the planning agency may include the number of units in an ex for the unit. Before adding information to this table, please ensure ho Unit Types
Note: "+" indicates an
optional field
Cells in grey contain auto-calculation formulas
Low- Income Deed
Restricted
Low- Income
Non Deed
Restricted
ModerateIncome Deed
Restricted
ModerateIncome Non
Deed
Restricted
Above
ModerateIncome
0 0 0 0 0
Table F2
oderate Income Pursuant to Government Code section 65400.2 xisting multifamily building that were converted to deed-restricted rental housing for moderate-in ousing developments meet the requirements described in Government Code 65400.2(b). 4 Affordability by Household Incomes After Conversion
Notes
6 Total Moderate Income
Units Converted from
Above Moderate
Date
Converted Notes
0 ncome households by the imposition of affordability covenants and restrictions 5 Units credited toward Moderate
Income RHNA
Jurisdiction Newark
Reporting
Period 2025
(Jan. 1 - Dec.
31)
Period 6th Cycle 01/31/2023 - 01/31/2031 ANNUAL ELEMENT PROGRESS REPORT Housing Element Implementation
2 3 4
APN Street Address Project Name+
Local
Jurisdiction
Tracking ID+
Realistic
Capacity
Identified in
the Housing
Element
Entity to whom the site
transferred Intended Use for Site
1 Summary Row: Start Data Entry Below
Note: "+" indicates an optional field
Cells in grey contain auto-calculation formulas
Table G
Locally Owned Lands Included in the Housing Element Sites Inventory that have been sold, leased, or otherwise disposed of Project Identifier
y g
element sites inventory contains a site which is or was owned by the reporting jurisdiction, and has been sold, leased, or otherwise disposed of during the reporting
year.

Jurisdiction Newark
Reporting
Period 2025
(Jan. 1 - Dec.
31)
1 2 3 4
APN Street Address/Intersection Existing Use Number of
Units
NOTE: This ta
of ALL surplus
jurisdiction ow
Summary Row: Start Data Entry Below
Parcel Identifier

ANNUAL ELEMENT PROG
Housing Element Imp
Table H
Locally Owned Sur

Note: "+" indicates an optional field
Cells in grey contain auto-calculation
formulas
Designation Size Notes
5 6 7
Surplus
Designation
Parcel Size (in
acres) Notes
able must contain an inventory
s/excess lands the reporting
wns

GRESS REPORT
plementation
rplus Sites

Jurisdiction Newark ANNUAL ELEMENT PROGRESS REPORT
Reporting
Period 2025
(Jan. 1 - Dec.
31) Housing Element Implementation
Planning
Period 6th Cycle 01/31/2023 - 01/31/2031
Project Type Date
2 3
APN Street Address Project Name+
Local
Jurisdiction
Tracking ID+
Unit Category
(SH - Student Housing) Date
Very LowIncome Deed
Restricted
Very LowIncome Non
Deed
Restricted
Low- Income
Deed
Restricted
Low- Income
Non Deed
Restricted
ModerateIncome Deed
Restricted
ModerateIncome Non
Deed
Restricted
Above
ModerateIncome
Summary Row: Start Data Entry Below
Note:

Cells in gre
Table J
Student housing development for lower income students for which was granted a density bonus pursuant to subparagraph (F) of paragraph (1) of subdivision (b) of Se Project Identifier Units (Beds/Student Capacity) Approved 1 4
NOTE: STUDENT HOUSING WITH DENSITY BONUS
ONLY. This table only needs to be completed if there
were student housing projects WITH a density bonus
approved pursuant to Government Code65915(b)(1)(F)
Annual Progress Report January 2020
Jurisdiction Newark ANNU
Reporting Period 2025 (Jan. 1 - Dec. 31)
Planning Period 6th Cycle 01/31/2023 - 01/31/2031
Yes
Local governments are required to inform HCD about any local tenant preference ordinanc Code 7061 (SB 649, 2022, Cortese). Effective January 1, 2023, local governments adoptin m
Does the Jurisdiction have a local tenant preference policy? If the jurisdiction has a local tenant preference policy, provide a link to the jurisdiction's webpage containing authorizing local ordinance and supporting materials.

Notes

UAL ELEMENT PROGR
Table K
Tenant Preferenc
ce the local government maintains
ng a tenant preference are required
more than 90 days after the ordinanc
https://www.housing.newarkca.g

RESS REPORT
ce Policy
when the jurisdiction submits their annual progress report on housin to create a webpage on their internet website containing authorizing ce becomes operational.
ov/current-efforts#inclusionary-ordinance
g approvals and production, per Government
g local ordinance and supporting materials, no
Jurisdiction Newark
Reporting
Period 2025
(Jan. 1 - Dec.
31)
APN Street Address/Intersection Date of
Designation
Designation
Level
Summary Row:

NOTE: This table
your jurisdiction
Local register of
none, leave blan

ANNUAL ELEMENT
Housing Eleme
Ta
Historica
Parcel Identifier
1 Desig

Size
3 Historic Site
Period
Areas of
Significance
Parcel Size (in
acres)
e needs to be completed with any sites within
n that were newly added to a National, State, or
f historic places within the reporting year. If
nk.

T PROGRESS REPORT
ent Implementation
able L
al Resources
gnation
2 Note: "+" indicates an optional field
Cells in grey contain auto-calculation
formulas
Notes
4 Notes

Jurisdiction Newark
Reporting Year 2025
Total Award Amount
Task $ Amount Awarded
LEAP Award Notification $150,000.00
Summary of entitlements, building permits, and certific Please update the status of the proposed uses listed i
$
Completed Enti
Inc
Very Low
Low
Moderate
Acutely Low
Extremely Low
Moderate
Above Moderate
Total Units
Above Moderate
Moderate
Total Units
Building Per
Inc
Very Low
Low
Acutely Low
Extremely Low
Total Units
Certificate of Occ
Inc
Very Low
Low
Moderate
Above Moderate
Acutely Low
Extremely Low
(Jan. 1 - Dec. 31)
Total award
$ Cumulative Reimbursement Requested
$150,000.00
cates of occupancy (auto-populated from Table A2)
Current Year
Deed Restricted 0
Non-Deed Restricted 0
Deed Restricted 15
Non-Deed Restricted 0
Deed Restricted 39
Non-Deed Restricted 0
Deed Restricted 34
Non-Deed Restricted 0
Deed Restricted 0

ANNUAL ELEMENT PROG
Local Early Action Planning
(CCR Title 25 §6
in the entity’s application for funding and the corresponding impact on housing within the region 150,000.00
tlement Issued by Affordability Summary
come Level
Non-Deed Restricted 0
200
288
Current Year
Deed Restricted 0
Non-Deed Restricted 0
Deed Restricted 0
Non-Deed Restricted 0
Deed Restricted 0
Non-Deed Restricted 10
Deed Restricted 0
Non-Deed Restricted 10
Deed Restricted 0
Non-Deed Restricted 10
109
139
Current Year
Deed Restricted 0
Non-Deed Restricted 0
Deed Restricted 0
Non-Deed Restricted 0
Deed Restricted 0
Non-Deed Restricted 2
Deed Restricted 0
Non-Deed Restricted 2
Deed Restricted 0
Non-Deed Restricted 3
46 53
rmits Issued by Affordability Summary
come Level
cupancy Issued by Affordability Summary
come Level
amount is auto-populated based on amounts entered in rows 15-26.

Other
Funding
None

GRESS REPORT
(LEAP) Reporting
6202)
n or jurisdiction, as applicable, categorized based on the eligible uses specified in Sec Task Status
In Progress

Notes
The LEAP grant was applied to the Housing
Element/Safety Element update effort.

Reimbursement was received in January 2025.
ction 50515.02 or 50515.03, as applicable.

Exhibit B – Housing APR Data Visualization
Table 1 – City of Newark RHNA Housing Allocations for 2023-2031 Planning Period Table 2 – 2025 Entitled Housing Projects and Developments Table 3 – 2025 Affordability Levels of Development Projects Table 4 – 2025 Units by Structure Type
Figure 1. Development Projects Permits Status (2022-2025) Table 5 – Progress towards Regional Housing Needs Allocation Table 6 – Approved Entitlement Projects Pending Building Permit Issuance Table 7 – Modeled Progress towards Regional Housing Needs Allocation Table 8 – 2025 Issued ADU Units by Estimated Affordability STATE OF CALIFORNIA - BUSINESS, CONSUMER SERVICES AND HOUSING AGENCY GAVIN NEWSOM, Governor

DEPARTMENT OF HOUSING AND COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT

DIVISION OF HOUSING POLICY DEVELOPMENT
2020 W. El Camino Avenue, Suite 500
Sacramento, CA 95833
(916) 263-2911 / FAX (916) 263-7453
www.hcd.ca.gov
December 21, 2023
David Benoun, City Manager
City of Newark
37101 Newark Blvd
Newark, CA 94560
Dear David Benoun:

RE: City of Newark’s 6th Cycle (2023-2031) Adopted Housing Element Thank you for submitting the City of Newark’s (City) housing element, which was adopted October 26, 2023 and received on November 1, 2023. The California Department of Housing and Community Development (HCD) also received modifications on December 11, 2023. All modifications were authorized by Resolution Number 11575 and were made available to the public for seven days before HCD’s review. The City confirmed the modifications are consistent with the direction and authority granted by Resolution 11575. In addition, HCD considered comments from East Bay for Everyone, pursuant to Government Code section 65585, subdivision (c).

Pursuant to Government Code section 65585, HCD is reporting the results of its review.

HCD is pleased to find the adopted housing element, including modifications, in substantial compliance with State Housing Element Law (Gov. Code, § 65580 et seq) as of the date of this letter. The adopted element, including all modifications, meets the requirements described in HCD’s October 17, 2023 review.

Additionally, the City must continue timely and effective implementation of all programs including, but not limited to, the following:
• Program H2.1 (Develop New Housing Options)
• Program H2.2 (Accessory Dwelling Unit (ADU) Program)
• Program H2.3 (Four Corners Area Mixed use Development) • Program H2.6 (Work in Partnership with the Newark Unified School District) • Program H2.8 (Zoning for Missing Middle Housing Types) • Program H2.9 (Area Specific Plans)
• Program H2.10 (Single Room Occupancy Housing)
• Program H2.11 (Small Sites Incentives)
• Program H2.12 (Maximum Residential Densities)
• Program H3.4 (Mixed Use in Commercial Zones)
David Benoun, City Manager