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AGENDA
Thursday, May 14, 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. Commending Kennedy Elementary School Girls and Boys Soccer Teams
2. Proclaiming Asian American, Native Hawaiian, and Pacific Islander (AANHPI) Heritage Month
3. Proclaiming Bike to Wherever Day and Fix Your Bike Day
4. Proclaiming May 14, 2026, as Arbor Day
5. Proclaiming designating May 17 to 23, 2026, as Public Works Week
6. Proclamation designating May 17 to 23, 2026, as Emergency Medical Services Week in Newark
7. Proclamation designating May 10 - 16, 2026 as National Police Week
8. Introduction of Employees
9. Commending Officer Thomas Dale as Officer of the Year for 2025
10. Commending Employee of the Year Krishnan Narayan, Senior Information Technology Analyst 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 April 23, 2026, City Council Minutes for the Closed and regular Meetings
3. Approve the plans and specifications, and adopt a resolution awarding a contract to A CST Group, Inc, dba Dynasel USA for the Jerry Raber Ash Street Park - Updated Playground & Park Furnishings (CIP1407), Mirabeau Park - Updated Playground (CIP1408), and Birch Grove Park - Updated Playground (CIP 1409) projects
4. Adopt a resolution for approval of the Annual Engineer's Reports and adopt a resolution declaring the City’s intention to levy and collect assessments for Landscaping and Lighting District Nos. 1, 2, 4, 7, 11, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19 and 20 for Fiscal Year 2026-27 and setting a public hearing for July 9, 2026 in accordance with the provisions of the Landscaping and Lighting Act of 1972
5. Adopt a resolution approving the Engineer’s Report, declaring intention to order formation of Landscaping and Lighting District No. 21 (Tract 8665) and to levy and collect assessments, and setting the public hearing date for July 9, 2026
6. Adopt a resolution to authorize the City Manager to execute an Amendment No. 1 to the master contractual services agreement with Fehr & Peers and approve an amendment to the 2024-2026 Biennial Budget and Capital Improvement Plan.
7. Adopt a resolution authorizing the City Manager to execute a cooperative agreement between the City and the Alameda County Water District (ACWD) for cost-sharing related to the waterline pavement restoration work associated with the Thornton Avenue Pavement Rehabilitation Phase 1 project (CIP001366) E.
PUBLIC HEARINGS
F.
OTHER BUSINESS
1. Study Session on Newark's Industrial Lands Study Report
2. Adopt a resolution to approve First-Time Homebuyer Program Guidelines and authorize the City Manager to enter into agreements to provide direct financial assistance to first-time homebuyers, and to amend the 2024-2026 Biennial Budget and Capital Improvement Plan to appropriate funds from the Housing Impact Fee Fund to fund the First-Time Homebuyer Program.
3. Waive full reading and introduce by title only an ordinance of the City Council of the City of Newark repealing and replacing Chapter 2.11, “Election Campaigns” of the Newark Municipal Code
4. Consider a resolution amending the Master Fee Schedules for aquatic center nonresident user fees or accept staff's recommendation to take no action 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.
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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 816 5766 8872 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
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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.
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Senior Staff Members
David J. Benoun
City Manager
Lenka Hovorka
Assistant City Manager
Kristopher J. Kokotaylo
City Attorney
Steven Turner
Community Development Director
Edwin Miranda
CIO/Information Technology Director
Krysten Lee
Finance Director
Brittney Frye
Human Resources Director
Jonathan Arguello
Police Chief
Howard Young
Public Works Director
Neetu Salwan
City Clerk
Ryan Nishimoto
ACFD Deputy Chief
Colleen Lettire
Communications and Public Engagement Manager
Roya Gonzalez
Recreation and Community Services Interim Director
Strategic Initiatives Manager