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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
Members of the public may attend the meeting in person, watch online, or watch on Cable Channel 26. The ability to observe online or Cable Channel 26 is predicated on those technologies being available and functioning without technical difficulties. Should those platforms not be available, or become non-functioning, or should the City Council otherwise encounter technical difficulties that make those platforms unavailable, the City Council will proceed with business in person unless otherwise prohibited by law.
How to view the meeting remotely
Livestream online at YouTube:
https://www.youtube.com/@cityofnewark3077/streams
. Copy/paste the YouTube URL into your browser if the link does not automatically open.
Cable Channel 26 - if the meeting does not broadcast live, please contact your service provider and request the City of Newark channel lineup.
Zoom will no longer be available for public participation unless required by Assembly Bill 2449. Should a Council Member or the Mayor attend the meeting via Zoom.com pursuant to Assembly Bill 2449, then the Webinar ID 879 9489 8454 will be activated. The Mayor will make an announcement at the beginning of the meeting that the City will be allowing public comment via Zoom. Raise your virtual hand to notify the City Clerk that you would like to speak during the item that you wish to speak on.
How to submit written Public Comment
Send an email to City Clerk by 3:00 p.m. the day of the meeting. Please identify the agenda item number in the subject line of your email. Emails will be compiled into one file and will be distributed to the City Council before the meeting. No question shall be asked of a council member, city staff, or an audience member except through the Mayor. No person shall interrupt the meeting. Any person who refuses to carry out instructions given by the Mayor for the purpose of maintaining order may be guilty of an infraction and may result in removal from the meeting.
Council Meeting Access/Materials
The agenda packet is available for review at
Agendas and Minutes
. The packet is typically posted to the City website the Friday before the meeting, but no later than 72 hours before the meeting. Pursuant to Government Code 54957.5, supplemental materials distributed less than 72 hours before this meeting, to a majority of the City Council, will be made available for public inspection at this meeting and will be made available for public inspection during regular business hours at the David W. Smith City Hall, 37101 Newark Boulevard, Newark CA. Materials prepared by City staff and distributed during the meeting are available for public inspection at the meeting or after the meeting if prepared by some other person. Documents related to closed session items or are exempt from disclosure will not be made available for public inspection. For those persons who require special accommodations, please contact the [email protected]
at least two days prior to the meeting at City Clerk or 510-578-4266.
Certification of Meeting Notice and Agenda Posting
This
notice and agenda were posted on the City’s website and at the City Hall bulletin board located at 37101 Newark Boulevard, Newark, CA, at least 72 hours prior to the meeting date, in accordance with the Ralph M. Brown Act.
Mission Statement
It is our mission to serve and partner with our community to continually enhance the quality of life of everyone in Newark.
Senior Staff Members
David J. Benoun
City Manager
Lenka Hovorka
Assistant City Manager
Kristopher J. Kokotaylo
City Attorney
Steven Turner
Community Development Director
Edwin Miranda
CIO/Information Technology Director
Krysten Lee
Finance Director
Brittney Frye
Human Resources Director
Jonathan Arguello
Police Chief
Howard Young
Public Works Director
Neetu
Salwan
City Clerk
Ryan Nishimoto
ACFD Deputy Chief
Colleen Lettire
Communications and Public Engagement Manager
Roya Gonzalez
Strategic Initiatives Manager
Recreation and Community Services Interim Director