Regular Meeting Agenda
Thursday, July 9, 2026
7:00 P.M.
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A. ROLL CALL
B. PRESENTATIONS
1. Commending Saheli - Protecting Our Daughters, in Partnership with Guru Nanak Global Foundation and ROARR 4 Change
2. Recognizing the State of California's 175th and the United States of America's 250th Anniversaries
July 9, 2026 City Council Regular Meeting Page Number 1 of 4
3. Introduction of employees
4. Alameda-Contra Costa Transit District (AC Transit) 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 five minutes per speaker.
The Presiding Officer may reduce the time allotted for each speaker as needed. Please note that State law prohibits the Council from taking action on items not listed on the agenda.
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 June 25, 2026, City Council Minutes
3. Adopt a Resolution Authorizing the City Manager to Execute On-Call Professional Planning Services Agreements with Community Planning Collaborative, Good City Company, and Urban Planning Partners, Each in an Amount Not to Exceed $500,000, Subject to Available Appropriations and Approved Task Orders
4. Adopt a Resolution Authorizing the City Manager to Execute the Annual CDBG Agreement with Alameda County for FY 2026-2027 and approving a budget appropriation
5. Adopt a resolution authorizing a change order in the amount of $40,505.77 with a 20% contingency to the agreement with Adams Pool Solutions to increase the not to exceed amount by $48,607 for a total project allocation of $310,163.25 to complete the lazy river pool replaster at the Silliman Aquatics Center
July 9, 2026 City Council Regular Meeting Page Number 2 of 4 E. PUBLIC HEARINGS
1. Public Hearing for Landscaping and Lighting Districts Nos. 1, 2, 4, 7, 11, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19 and 20 and adopt a resolution confirming diagrams and assessments and the levying and collection of assessments for Landscaping and Lighting Districts Nos. 1, 2, 4, 7, 11, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19 and 20 for Fiscal Year 2026-27.
2. Public Hearing and adopt resolution approving the Final Engineer’s Report, confirming formation of Landscaping and Lighting District No. 21, and authorizing the levy and collection of assessments for Fiscal Year 2026-27
F. GENERAL BUSINESS / NON-CONSENT ITEMS
1. Provide direction regarding proposed ballot measure to modernize and streamline the City’s existing Business License Tax
H. CITY MANAGER UPDATES
I. 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.
J. CLOSED SESSION
1. Conference with Legal Counsel – Worker’s Compensation Claim Pursuant to California Government Code Section 54956.95 Claimant: Adeceli Kovach
City of Newark Claim No. NEW-1376
K. ADJOURNMENT
MEETING INFORMATION
July 9, 2026 City Council Regular Meeting Page Number 3 of 4
MEETING INFORMATION
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Mission Statement Vision Statement
It is our mission to serve and
partner with our community to
continually enhance the quality of
life of everyone in Newark.
We are a welcoming city…
…where it is safe to live, to play, and to raise children. …where diverse and energetic people strive to live in harmony. …that cherishes small town values and also enjoys being progressive. …where educational programs are available and first-rate. …where cultural and recreational opportunities are plentiful and spiritually enriching. …with residents filled with civic pride, social concerns, and community involvement. …with tree-lined streets and a diverse system of parks and open spaces. …where economy is strong and vital and provides jobs.
…where government is financially stable, accessible, and responsive. …that provides timely, accurate, and transparent communication. …that is well-planned, well-managed, and well-maintained.
SENIOR STAFF MEMBERS
David J. Benoun
City Manager
Lenka Hovorka
Assistant City Manager
Kristopher J. Kokotaylo
City Attorney
Steven Turner
Community Development Director
Jonathan Arguello
Police Chief
Krysten Lee
Finance Director
Brittney Frye
Human Resources Director
Edwin Miranda
Chief Information Officer/Information Technology Director Howard Young
Public Works Director
Ryan Nishimoto
Alameda County Fire Department Deputy Chief
Neetu Salwan
City Clerk
Colleen Lettire
Communications and Public Engagement Manager
Roya Gonzalez
Recreation and Community Services Interim Director
Strategic Initiatives Manager
July 9, 2026 City Council Regular Meeting Page Number 4 of 4 Item B. 1.
DATE 07/09/2026
TO Honorable Mayor and City Council Members
FROM Neetu Salwan, City Clerk
SUBJECT Commending Saheli - Protecting Our Daughters, in Partnership with Guru Nanak Global Foundation and ROARR 4 Change
Saheli - Protecting Our Daughters, in Partnership with Guru Nanak Global Foundation and ROARR 4 Change is an initiative that works to prevent gender-based violence and support vulnerable women through culturally responsive education, advocacy, and community resources. A commendation has been prepared and will be presented at the meeting.
Attachments
Commendation
COMMENDATION
SAHELI – PROTECTING OUR DAUGHTERS,
IN PARTNERSHIP WITH GURU NANAK
GLOBAL FOUNDATION AND ROARR 4 CHANGE
WHEREAS, SAHELI – Protecting Our Daughters is an initiative that works to prevent gender-based violence and support vulnerable women through culturally responsive education, advocacy, and community resources; and
WHEREAS, in partnership with Guru Nanak Global Foundation and Roarr 4 Change, SAHELI provides guidance, support, and resources for women, helping them navigate challenges related to safety, isolation, exploitation, and mental health; and WHEREAS, this partnership demonstrates the power of collaboration in promoting awareness, empowering women, supporting survivors, and fostering a culture of dignity, respect, safety, and equity; and
WHEREAS, the City of Newark recognizes the dedication of organizations and community leaders whose efforts strengthen communities and create opportunities for lasting positive change.
NOW, THEREFORE, I, Michael K. Hannon, Mayor of the City of Newark, on behalf of the Newark City Council, do hereby recognize and commend SAHELI – PROTECTING OUR DAUGHTERS,
IN PARTNERSHIP WITH GURU NANAK
GLOBAL FOUNDATION AND ROARR 4 CHANGE
for their outstanding commitment to protecting and empowering women, supporting survivors, promoting education and prevention, and building a safer and more compassionate community.
IN WITNESS WHEREOF, I have hereunto set my hand and caused the Official Seal of the City of Newark, State of California, to be affixed this Ninth day of July, 2026.
MICHAEL K. HANNON
Mayor
Item B. 2.
DATE 07/09/2026
TO Honorable Mayor and City Council Members
FROM Neetu Salwan, City Clerk
SUBJECT Recognizing the State of California's 175th and the United States of America's 250th Anniversaries
On July 4, 2026, the United States of America will commemorate the 250th anniversary of the signing of the Declaration of Independence. California continues its celebration of 175 years of statehood. A proclamation has been prepared and will be presented at the meeting.
Attachments
Proclamation No. 1983
PROCLAMATION NO. 1983
RECOGNIZING THE STATE OF CALIFORNIA’S 175TH AND
THE UNITED STATES OF AMERICA’S 250TH ANNIVERSARIES
WHEREAS, on July 4, 1776, the Declaration of Independence was adopted, affirming the enduring principles of liberty, equality, self-government, and individual rights that continue to shape the United States; and
WHEREAS, in 2026, the United States commemorates the 250th anniversary of the signing of the Declaration of Independence, while California continues its celebration of 175 years of statehood, providing an opportunity to reflect on our shared history, recognize the contributions of generations of Americans and Californians, and reaffirm our commitment to civic engagement and democracy; and WHEREAS, these milestones invite communities to honor the many individuals and organizations whose service, innovation, resilience, volunteerism, and dedication have strengthened our nation, the State of California, and the City of Newark, while recognizing the diverse people and cultures that have shaped our shared history; and
WHEREAS, the City of Newark encourages residents to celebrate these historic anniversaries by participating in educational, historical, cultural, and community events; preserving local stories and traditions; volunteering in service to others; and reflecting on the ideals of freedom, opportunity, and civic responsibility that unite our community and inspire future generations.
NOW, THEREFORE, the City Council of the City of Newark, hereby recognizes THE STATE OF CALIFORNIA’S 175TH AND
THE UNITED STATES OF AMERICA'S 250TH ANNIVERSARIES
honoring the enduring ideals expressed in the Declaration of Independence, celebrating California's 175 years of progress and innovation, and encouraging all residents to commemorate these historic milestones through learning, service, civic participation, and community engagement 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 July, Two Thousand Twenty-six.
MICHAEL K. HANNON
Mayor
MATTHEW JORGENS TERRENCE GRINDALL EVE MARIE LITTLE JULIE DEL CATANCIO Vice Mayor Council Member Council Member Council Member
Item B. 3.
DATE 07/09/2026
TO Honorable Mayor and City Council Members
FROM Neetu Salwan, City Clerk
SUBJECT Introduction of employees
Sergeant Blair Arroyo and Sergeant Frank Herbert will be introduced at the meeting.
Item B. 4.
DATE 07/09/2026
TO Honorable Mayor and City Council Members
FROM Neetu Salwan, City Clerk
SUBJECT Alameda-Contra Costa Transit District (AC Transit) Presentation AC Transit representatives will provide the Council and public with an update on AC Transit's financial outlook, including projected budget deficits and potential service and workforce reductions.
Attachments
AC Transit Presentation 2026
Keeping the East Bay
Moving
City of Newark Council
AC Transit Presenters: Diane Shaw, Board President; Anthony C. Silva, Board Director; and staff: Diann Castleberry and Owen Christofferson July 9, 2026
2 AC Transit At a Glance
• California’s largest
public bus-only system
• 2023 Outstanding Public
Transportation System
Award
Serving the East Bay
since 1960
$606.3M
operating budget
364
miles
6 facilities in 4 cities:
• Oakland (3)
• Emeryville
• Hayward
• Richmond 2,266 Employees
13 cities and 8 unincorporated
communities in Alameda
and Contra Costa counties
Serving 3+
million riders
monthly
Connecting to
16 transit systems
Service area:
65% of riders:
low-income
75% of riders:
people of color
3 Current Ridership
141,000 Weekday
162,559 Saturday & Sunday
9,538 Daily Weekday Transbay
30,000 Student Trips Every
School Day
Providing 40 Million
Annual Rides
(April 2026 data)
4 Driving the East Bay Economy
Source: The American Public Transportation Association (APTA) A Workforce-First Employer
Investments in
service, maintenance,
and capital projects
support over
5,100 Jobs
$604
million
in local wages
fuel the region’s
economy
An East Bay Economic
Engine
$1 billion
Local Business Sales
5 National Leader in Clean Transit
25 Years of Zero Emission Leadership
Investing in
communities that
depend on transit
58 zero emission
buses (ZEBs)
(28 battery electric +
30 hydrogen fuel cell)
The nation's first Zero
Emission Bus University
(ZEBU): the future of
workforce development
Awarded $40M in
federal grants to
help make ZEBU – in
Hayward – a reality
ZEBU Workforce Partnership
A first-of-its-kind transit-college
collaboration with Chabot
College & union (ATU Local 192)
6 Investing In Our Communities
Programs that put riders first
EasyPass
• Unlimited rides, one pass
• 4.7M Annual Trips
Deeply discounted annual passes for
employers, colleges, and residential
communities.
Clipper START
Half-price fares for riders who
need it most
50% off every trip for income-eligible
adults across Bay Area transit.
Regional Network Management
Coordinating transit priority across
the Bay Area
Working with regional partners to
make buses faster and more reliable
across major corridors.
Realign
Right-Sizing Our Bus System
Redesigned 104 lines to match today’s
ridership, improve connectivity, and
boost efficiency.
Onboard camera
technology encourages
safer driving around buses.
Bus Only Lanes & Bus
Stop Enforcement
AI-powered Cameras
AC Transit Riders Depend on Us More Than Ever
7 • Higher-income commuters are riding transit less
often.
• Lower-income riders still rely heavily on transit
for daily needs.
• Over 60% of AC Transit riders earn under $50,000.
• 70% of Bay Area transit riders earn under
$100,000.
• 65% of Bay Area transit riders had no household
vehicle available for their trip.
East Bay riders with the fewest
transportation options would bear the
brunt of possible service cuts. Sources: S.F. Chronicle, June 29, 2026; MTC 2023–2024 Transit Passenger Snapshot Survey.
8 Accountability and Oversight
Making every taxpayer dollar count
Strengthening Fare Compliance
Every fare supports service
Following the first fare increase in six years, a
second arrives July 1, 2026, paired with a
campaign on the importance of paying the fare
and reducing evasion through fare compliance.
2026 State Audit Report
Validated by California’s State Auditor
AC Transit and five other East Bay transit agencies
are already working together well across the
region. The real problem is mounting fiscal deficits
that threaten service.
SB 63 Financial Efficiency Review
Independent review confirms
we’re controlling costs
Independent review confirms average annual
savings of $33 million since FY20.
Disciplined Financial Management.
Strong Credit Rating.
S&P Global Ratings: AA+
One of the highest credit ratings,
demonstrating a very strong ability to meet
financial obligations.
Structural Deficit & Mitigations
9 Financial Outlook
What's Behind Our
Budget Deficit?
• Emergency relief funding that sustained
service through the pandemic is now gone
• Operating costs — wages and benefits,
fuel, parts, and bus production — are
rising faster than revenues
• Flat regional sales tax revenues
+28%
Fuel
+14%
Bus parts
+35%
Cost of buses
Bus cost increase: 2023–2025
Structural Deficit & Mitigations
10 Financial Outlook
Smart Cost-Cutting
Every department is tightening spending
$9M+
In savings delivered in
FY 26
• Hiring limited to critical roles that directly support service • Temporary employees scaled back — saving up to
$2M each year
• Brought outside professional services in house
• Partnered with other agencies to buy goods and services for less
• Temporary pension payment reduction approved for
FY 2026–27, repaid later with interest
11 If New Funding Doesn't Materialize
$200M, Projected Four-Year Deficit
1 %
Bus Service
Potential loss of 300
jobs and cuts to
1,500 paratransit
trips.
12 Potential New Funding & Use of Bridge Loan
• SB 63 authorizes a 5-county sales tax measure:
0.5% in Alameda, Contra Costa, San Mateo and
Santa Clara and 1% in San Francisco
• If the measure is approved by voters, AC Transit
receives $52M annually
• Would provide funding for other transit
operators and local projects prioritized by each
county
• Would preserve current bus service levels
• $590 million loan offers
short-term relief
• AC Transit will receive
$55 million
• The loan covers most of our $60
million deficit in FY26-27
allowing us to maintain current
service levels into the coming
fiscal year
November 2026 Ballot Measure Regional Transit Bridge Loan 13 Why Plan for
Service Reductions?
• Protect the investments we’ve made
• Continue to use tax dollars wisely
• Deliver the best service we can in the
worst-case scenario
• Protect as much bus service as possible
Guiding Principles
• Maintain the Realign network
• Minimize complete service eliminations
• Focus on span and frequency reductions
• Restructure high-cost services
• Service impacts proportional across
bus network
Protect As Much As Possible
Plan for the worst, hope for the best
14 Proposed Contingency Service Plan
Primary Route Network
The backbone of the network
is protected
Lines 1T, 6, 9, 18, 40, 51A, 51B, 52, 57,
shared 72/72M/72L:
• Preserved at 15 minutes or better on weekdays
Most other lines:
• Daily service with hours no less than 6:00 a.m.–10:00 p.m. • Every 30 minutes in line with service standards
• 93% of bus lines remain unchanged
What This Means For City of Newark
(Southern Alameda County)
Proposed Contingency Service Plan
Line 251: Service eliminated on
weekends.
Other lines (200, 216, 281):
7 days a week, reduced hours of
operation
Supplementary Service to Schools
(620, 627, 629):
No proposed changes
16 The Road Ahead
Date Service Reduction Step
Aug 12, 2026 AC Transit Board Sets Public Hearing
Oct 14, 2026 Public Hearing and Open House
Nov 3, 2026 General Election
Nov 18, 2026
(if needed)
AC Transit Regular Board Meeting
Dec 9, 2026
(if needed) AC Transit Board Approval
Jun 13, 2027
(if needed) Implement Service Reductions
17 Share Your Feedback!
Find us on Social: actransit.org
Scan the QR Code to learn more about our Proposed Contingency Plan Email: [email protected] Visit: www.actransit.org/contingency-plan Item D. 1.
DATE 07/09/2026
TO Honorable Mayor and City Council Members
FROM
SUBJECT Approval of Audited Demands
Attachments
Audited Demands 06.11.26
Audited Demands 06.18.26
Item D. 2.
DATE 07/09/2026
TO Honorable Mayor and City Council Members
FROM Neetu Salwan, City Clerk
SUBJECT Approval of June 25, 2026, City Council Minutes Approval of City Council Minutes for the June 25, 2026 Regular Meeting.
Attachments
June 25, 2026 Council Meeting Minutes
Thursday, June 25, 2026, Regular Meeting Draft Minutes Page 1 of 8
CITY OF NEWARK
CITY COUNCIL MEETING
Council Chambers
37101 Newark Boulevard, Newark, CA 94560 | (510) 578-4266 | E-mail: [email protected]
DRAFT MINUTES
Thursday, June 25, 2026
7:00 P.M.
A. ROLL CALL
Mayor Hannon called the meeting to order at 7:02 p.m. Vice Mayor Jorgens, Council Members Grindall, and Catancio were present. Council Member Little was absent.
B. PRESENTATIONS
1. Introduction of Employees
Mayor Hannon introduced new employees: Police Officer Miranda Heckman and Police Officer Maria Gonzalez-Alvarez.
2. BART Presentation
District 6 BART Board Director Liz Ames and Manager of Local Government and Community Relations Bradley Dunn gave the presentation. The presentation is on file with the City Clerk.
Former Fremont Mayor Lily Mei emphasized the importance of maintaining reliable public transit to support transit-oriented development and housing growth, and expressed concern that reducing transit services would negatively impact the community and regional commitments.
C. PUBLIC COMMENT
Vice Mayor Jorgens moved, Council Member Grindall seconded to take public comment for Item No.
F4 under the General Public Comment period. The motion passed with the following vote: AYES:
Grindall, Catancio, Jorgens, Hannon; ABSENT: Little.
Lupe Lopez, owner of Arteaga’s Food Center, opposed the proposed business license tax increase, citing its impact on grocery stores and urging the Council to create a separate category for grocery businesses.
Yoo-Yoo Yeh, Newark Project Lead for Urban Forest Friends, commented on the tree removal for the Civic Center solar project and encouraged consideration of long-term planning, tree replacement, and tree notification requirements.
Former Fremont Mayor Lily Mei supported the proposed business licensing ordinance, highlighting regional competitiveness, fairness, transparency, and continued engagement with the business community.
Thursday, June 25, 2026, Regular Meeting Draft Minutes Page 2 of 8 Newark Chamber of Commerce President Debbie Montes supported updating the business license tax, noting the current system is outdated and complex. The speaker commended staff outreach and expressed support for moving the item to the November ballot.
D. CONSENT CALENDAR
No one from the audience requested to speak.
Council Member Grindall moved, Vice Mayor Jorgens seconded, to approve Consent Calendar items D.1 to D.10, that the resolutions be numbered consecutively, and that reading of the titles suffice for adoption. The motion was passed by the following votes: AYES: Grindall, Catancio, Jorgens, Hannon; ABSENT: Little.
1. Approval of Audited Demands
2. Approval of June 11, 2026 City Council Minutes
3. Adopt a resolution authorizing the City Manager to execute two master funding agreements with the Alameda County Transportation Commission
Resolution No. 11872
4. Adopt a resolution authorizing the City Manager to execute a multi-year software as a service agreement with ClearGov, Inc. for cloud-based budget development, capital improvement planning, performance management, reporting, and transparency tools in an amount not to exceed $292,000
Resolution No. 11859
5. Adopt a Resolution to Accept Bid No. 2026-518 and Award a Contract to PC Solutions & Integration, Inc. for the Core Network Equipment Replacement Project in an Amount Not to Exceed $350,476.11 and Approve a Budget Amendment
Resolution No. 11860
6. Adopt a resolution authorizing the City Manager to execute a three-year cooperation agreement for fiscal years 2027-2029 with Alameda County for participation in the Alameda County Urban County for the Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) Program Resolution No. 11861
7. Approval of the plans and specifications and adoption of a resolution for acceptance of bid and award of contract for the Base Bid and Additive Alternate Bids No. 8 and No. 9 to G. Bortolotto & Company, Inc. for Fiscal Year 2026 Annual Asphalt Concrete Street Overlay Program Project No.
CIPA10005.FY2026 (Phase 2) in the amount of $1,042,000
Resolution No. 11862
8. Adopt a resolution approving the Second Amendment to the Memorandum of Understanding with the Alameda County Environmental Health Department (ACEHD) for inspections of Tier 1 and Tier 2 Commercial Edible Food Generators
Resolution No. 11863
Thursday, June 25, 2026, Regular Meeting Draft Minutes Page 3 of 8
9. Approve a resolution authorizing the City Manager to execute a second amendment to an agreement with the Alameda County Fire Department for fire truck parts and service in an additional amount not to exceed $400,000 and amending the budget Resolution No. 11864
10. Adopt a resolution approving a third amendment to the contractual services agreement with Gachina Landscape Management, Inc. to provide landscaping services in an additional amount not to exceed $120,000 through October 31, 2026
Resolution No. 11865
E. PUBLIC HEARINGS
1. Conduct public hearing and adopt a resolution approving the 2026-2031 Capital Improvement Plan
Resolution No. 11866
City Manager Benoun provided introductory remarks and project background.
City Engineer Miki Tsubota gave the staff report recommending approval.
Mayor Hannon opened the public hearing.
No one from the audience requested to speak.
Mayor Hannon closed the public hearing.
The City Council engaged in discussion and asked clarifying questions. It was noted that the initial General Plan update discussion is anticipated to come before the City Council in approximately two to three years. Council Member Grindall stated his interest in funding an education project and belief that the Capital Improvement Plan does not align with the vision of our community. It was clarified that the April 23 and May 28, 2026, City Council meeting minutes captured the Council’s collective direction to staff to not include an Education Element in the General Plan as an individual Capital Improvement Plan project.
Vice Mayor Jorgens moved, Council Member Catancio seconded, to adopt a resolution approving the 2026-2031 Capital Improvement Plan. The motion was passed by the following votes: AYES:, Catancio, Jorgens, Hannon; NOES: Grindall; ABSENT: Little.
Item E.2: Vice Mayor Jorgens recused himself due to a conflict of interest and exited the Council Chambers.
2. Public hearing and adopt a resolution approving the Thornton Avenue Overlay, Phase 1 (Interstate 880 to Olive Street) ($4,070,000) and Traffic Signal Interconnect (Construction) ($10,000,000) projects in the 2026-2031 Capital Improvement Plan
Resolution No. 11867
City Manager Benoun provided introductory remarks and project background.
Thursday, June 25, 2026, Regular Meeting Draft Minutes Page 4 of 8 City Engineer Miki Tsubota gave the staff report recommending approval.
Mayor Hannon opened the public hearing.
No one from the audience requested to speak.
Mayor Hannon closed the public hearing.
The City Council engaged in discussion and asked clarifying questions. It was clarified that a large portion of the cost estimate of the Traffic Signal Interconnect Project is the hard wiring.
Mayor Hannon moved, Council Member Catancio seconded, to adopt a resolution approving the Thornton Avenue Overlay, Phase 1 (Interstate 880 to Olive Street) ($4,070,000) and Traffic Signal Interconnect (Construction) ($10,000,000) projects in the 2026-2031 Capital Improvement Plan.
The motion was failed by the following votes: AYES: Catancio, Hannon; NOES: Grindall; RECUSED: Jorgens; ABSENT: Little.
City Manager Benoun stated the process for returning to City Council to vote on the projects.
Council Member Grindall recommended reconsideration of the item, stating he would support the projects.
Council Member Grindall moved, Council Member Catancio seconded, to reconsider and conduct a second vote on the item to adopt a resolution approving the Thornton Avenue Overlay, Phase 1 (Interstate 880 to Olive Street) ($4,070,000) and Traffic Signal Interconnect (Construction) ($10,000,000) projects in the 2026-2031 Capital Improvement Plan. The motion was passed by the following votes: AYES: Catancio, Grindall, Hannon; RECUSED: Jorgens; ABSENT: Little.
Vice Mayor Jorgens rejoinedthe meeting.
Item E.3: Vice Mayor Grindallrecused himself due to a conflict of interest and exited the Council Chambers.
3. Public hearing and adopt a resolution approving the Thornton Avenue Complete Streets - Hickory to Gateway ($12,000,000) project in the 2026-2031 Capital Improvement Plan Resolution No. 11868
City Manager Benoun provided the staff report recommending approval.
Mayor Hannon opened the public hearing.
No one from the audience requested to speak.
Mayor Hannon closed the public hearing.
Vice Mayor Jorgens moved, Mayor Hannon seconded, to adopt a resolution approving the Thornton Avenue Complete Streets - Hickory to Gateway ($12,000,000) project in the 2026-2031 Capital Improvement Plan. The motion was passed by the following votes: AYES: Catancio, Jorgens, Hannon; RECUSED: Grindall; ABSENT: Little.
Thursday, June 25, 2026, Regular Meeting Draft Minutes Page 5 of 8 Council Member Grindall rejoined the meeting.
Item E.4: Council Member Catancio and City Manager Benoun recused themselves due to a conflict of interest and exited the Council Chambers.
4. Public hearing and adopt a resolution approving the Lakeshore Park New Interim Restroom ($80,000) and Lakeshore Park New Pathway Lighting ($200,000) projects for inclusion in the 2026-2031 Capital Improvement Plan
Resolution No. 11869
Assistant City Manager Hovorka provided introductory remarks and project background.
City Engineer Miki Tsubota gave the staff report recommending approval.
Mayor Hannon opened the public hearing.
No one from the audience requested to speak.
Mayor Hannon closed the public hearing.
Vice Mayor Jorgens moved, Council Member Grindall seconded, to adopt a resolution approving the Lakeshore Park New Interim Restroom ($80,000) and Lakeshore Park New Pathway Lighting ($200,000) projects for inclusion in the 2026-2031 Capital Improvement Plan. The motion was passed by the following votes: AYES: Grindall, Jorgens, Hannon; RECUSED: Catancio; ABSENT:
Little.
Council Member Catancio and City Manager Benoun rejoined the meeting.
F. OTHER BUSINESS
1. Conduct a study session to receive information and provide feedback on a development concept proposal for 5311 Central Avenue.
City Manager Benoun provided introductory remarks and project background.
Senior Planner Carmelisa Lopez and project applicant Mark Robson from Robson Homes, LLC gave the presentation. The presentation is on file with the City Clerk.
No one from the audience requested to speak.
The City Council engaged in discussion and asked clarifying questions regarding community benefits, neighborhood inclusion, and off-site affordable housing.
Council asked staff to evaluate standards for the distribution of off-site affordable housing and asked the developed to consider paying the affordable housing in-lieu fee. Council also recommended inclusion of pedestrian and bicycle improvements along Central Avenue and Cedar Boulevard, redesign of bioretention areas to create usable park space, and increased residential density. Council further requested evaluation of missing middle housing and incorporation of accessory dwelling units and junior accessory dwelling units to support affordability and Regional Housing Needs Allocation (RHNA) goals.
Thursday, June 25, 2026, Regular Meeting Draft Minutes Page 6 of 8
2. Conduct a study session to receive information and provide feedback on a development concept proposal for 8000 and 8100 Jarvis Avenue
City Manager Benoun provided introductory remarks and project background.
Senior Planner Carmelisa Lopez, Entitlement & Development Advisor Jason Laub from Laub Ventures and Architect Jessica Musick from ktgy gave the presentation. The presentation is on file with the City Clerk.
Eric Hentschke, resident, requested that staff review historical approvals and prior conditions for the area, particularly related to traffic and access, and consider those constraints in evaluating the proposed development.
Council supported including a rental housing component and improving site integration. They raised concerns about open space, neighborhood impacts, and loss of jobs if rezoned, and emphasized park and dog amenities and community outreach. Council also discussed linking affordable and market-rate phases, shared amenities accessibility, HOA fees, parking capacity, on-site retail, additional units and coordinated delivery and occupancy conditions.
3. Adopt a resolution approving the 2026-2028 Biennial Budget Resolution No. 11870
City Manager Benoun provided introductory remarks and project background.
Finance Director Krysten Lee gave the presentation. The presentation is on file with the City Clerk.
No one from the audience requested to speak.
The City Council engaged in discussion and asked clarifying questions.
Vice Mayor Jorgens moved, Mayor Hannon seconded, to adopt a resolution approving the 2026- 2028 Biennial Budget. The motion was passed by the following votes: AYES: Catancio, Jorgens, Hannon; NOES: Grindall; ABSENT: Little.
It was noted that Council Member Grindall supports the budget and voted no due to his opposition of the budget including an increase to City Council compensation.
Mayor called for a recess at 10:00 p.m. The meeting resumed at 10:15 p.m.
4. Provide direction regarding potential placement of proposed ballot measure updating business license tax and receive an overview of business/stakeholder engagement and feedback regarding proposed ballot measure
City Manager Benoun gave the presentation. The presentation is on file with the City Clerk.
Deputy Economic Development Director Angela Tsui gave the presentation. The presentation is on file with the City Clerk.
Public comments were received during the General Public Comment period (Agenda Item C).
Council discussed the proposed Business License Tax restructuring and potential revisions to the proposed tax rates. Council Member Grindall expressed support for restructuring the tax but Thursday, June 25, 2026, Regular Meeting Draft Minutes Page 7 of 8 opposed using it as a revenue-generating measure, citing concerns about its impact on the business environment.
Vice Mayor Jorgens moved, Council Member Catancio seconded, to approve the staff recommendation as presented, with direction that staff return at the July 9, 2026, Council meeting with options that include an increase to manufacturing businesses and a decrease for property rentals for Council consideration. The motion passed by the following votes: AYES: Catancio, Jorgens, Hannon; NOES: Grindall; ABSENT: Little.
5. Adopt a resolution approving amendments to the City of Newark Salary Schedule effective July 1, 2026
Resolution No. 11871
City Attorney Kristopher Kokotaylo gave the staff report recommending approval.
No one from the audience requested to speak
Vice Mayor Jorgens moved, Council Member Catancio seconded, to adopt a resolution approving amendments to the City of Newark Salary Schedule effective July 1, 2026. The motion was passed by the following votes: AYES: Catancio, Grindall, Jorgens, Hannon, ; ABSENT: Little.
G. CITY MANAGER UPDATES
City Manager Benoun announced:
1. Grooving at the Groove: Friday, 5:00–7:30 p.m. at Shirley Sisk Grove (next to NewPark Mall).
Gates open at 4:00 p.m.
2. Urban Forest Survey: Help shape Newark's future by completing the City's survey at https://arcg.is/0vPGi02 by June 30, 2026.
3. Fourth of July: Celebrate safely and help keep our community safe. Parks will be closed at 7:00 p.m. and fireworks are not allowed in the parks. The City has a zero tolerance policy for illegal fireworks and issues $1,000 citations to hosts of gatherings with illegal fireworks.
4. Firefighters Pancake Breakfast: Saturday, July 4, 8:00–11:00 a.m. at Fire Station 27, 39039 Cherry Street.
5. CERT Training: Hands-Only CPR and Abdominal Thrust Maneuver on Wednesday, July 8, 6:30– 8:30 p.m. at the Newark Senior Center.
6. Cherry Street Housing Development (Harvest at Newark): Public review is open. A virtual public scoping meeting on Tuesday, July 7, at 6:30 p.m. to gather community input. Learn more at NewarkCA.gov/EnvironmentalReview.
7. Hybrid Council Meetings: Beginning July 1, 2026, Newark's public meetings will offer hybrid participation options in compliance with SB 707, allowing members of the public to attend either in person or remotely.
H. CITY COUNCIL MATTERS
Thursday, June 25, 2026, Regular Meeting Draft Minutes Page 8 of 8 Council Member Grindall wished everyone a Happy Independence Day.
Council Member Catancio shared that she would represent Newark at the Filipino Bar Association of Northern California event, participate in an Independence Day parade, speak on a youth panel hosted by Assemblymember Alex Lee on July 8, encouraged support for local nonprofit fireworks fundraising, and urged residents to shop Newark.
Vice Mayor Jorgens highlighted Newark's history of salt harvesting, noting its origins before the City's incorporation and its role in the City's early economic development. He recognized the innovation of early salt producers and acknowledged the continued contributions of Newark businesses in creating jobs, driving economic growth, and enhancing the City's reputation.
Mayor Hannon closed the meeting by wishing his wife Kathleen a happy 48th wedding anniversary and expressing appreciation for their partnership.
I. CLOSED SESSION
None.
J. ADJOURNMENT
Mayor Hannon adjourned the meeting at 11:11 p.m.
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Neetu Salwan, City Clerk
Item D. 3.
DATE 07/09/2026
TO Honorable Mayor and City Council Members
FROM Art Interiano, Deputy Community Development Director SUBJECT Adopt a Resolution Authorizing the City Manager to Execute On-Call Professional Planning Services Agreements with
Community Planning Collaborative, Good City Company, and Urban Planning Partners, Each in an Amount Not to Exceed $500,000, Subject to Available Appropriations and Approved Task Orders
SUMMARY AND RECOMMENDATION
Staff recommends that the City Council adopt a resolution authorizing the City Manager to execute on-call professional planning services agreements with Community Planning Collaborative, Good City Company, and Urban Planning Partners, each in an amount not to exceed $500,000 over the contract term. The agreements would provide the Community Development Department with access to qualified planning and housing policy consultants on an as-needed basis through approved task orders. Actual expenditures would be limited to available appropriations.
BACKGROUND
The City needs contractual services to provide professional planning services. The services would assist the Community Development Department in managing permitting and project management volumes for development projects, as well as in advancing the Housing Element programs and policies that support equitable housing efforts within the city. The City has relied on professional consultants to provide services and expertise that City staff are unable to provide, such as technical traffic and circulation studies, housing policy, environmental review services, and capacity during busy periods or when staff resources are low. For example, the Community Development Department currently has several contractual service agreements with consultants for Housing Element programs, including Objective Design Standards, Missing Middle, the recently completed Accessory Dwelling, and the Inclusionary Zoning Ordinance. These consultant services agreements provide the City with flexibility to address service and experience needs while maintaining high customer service levels and keeping staff costs low. The existing consultant agreements were approved in 2020 (and subsequently amended), and the not-to-exceed amounts have been reached.
DISCUSSION/ANALYSIS
The City's Planning and Housing Division currently has a five-person team (including the Deputy Director), which are near or above its capacity to accommodate new projects and develop innovative new policies, programs, and other efforts, particularly with regard to housing policy. Given the number of state-required and City-supported housing policies and programs that need to be created, implemented, and monitored, additional specialty technical services need to be readily available to complete assigned tasks. The proposed consultants will help ensure that the City has the technical experties to meet the City's goals and obligations.
In accordance with the City's Purchasing Rules and Regulations, staff prepared and initiated an open and competitive Request for Qualifications (RFQ) for On-call Professional Planning services and Housing Policy services. The RFQ was made available on the City’s website and on the website of a national professional planning organization, the American Planning Association. The RFQ was sent to firms known by staff that provide the requested services and firms that expressed interest in receiving RFQs. The RFQs specified that selection would be made based on quality and completeness of submissions as well as a firm's experience with engagements of similar scope and complexity, satisfaction of previous clients, and proposed rate schedules.
Staff received eleven (11) statements of qualifications. The statements of qualifications were evaluated and ranked according to the selection criteria identified in the RFQs.
Staff is recommending selecting three (3) consultants to provide long-range and current planning services. A brief description of these firms is listed below:
Urban Planning Partners
Urban Planning Partners is a land use planning firm that provides consulting services to public entities, property owners and developers, and nonprofits. Their key services include planning policy, development services, community engagement, environmental review, contract planning, and grant writing. Their team has experience with more than 75 percent of Bay Area jurisdictions. Newark staff have experience working with this consultant through various projects, including the most recent update to the Accessory Dwelling Ordinance. They have a well-qualified team that provides a variety of services. Their team can address the current and long-term planning needs of the City.
The RFQ response is attached as Exhibit 1.
Good City Company
Good City Company has partnered with public agencies on planning, housing, and economic development needs. They have a 27-person team which includes former Community Development Directors, former Assistant City Managers, former Planning Managers, housing specialists, and senior planners who have prior local government experience. Good City Company has experience working with Newark staff through staff augmentation, permit review services, and is currently working on the Objective Design Standards Housing Element program. The City has had a good experience with this consultant and considers them qualified. The RFQ response is attached as Exhibit
2. Community Planning Collaborative
Community Planning Collaborative has supported local governments, regional and state agencies, neighborhood groups, and nonprofits on strategic program development, housing policy and action, network collaboration, inclusive engagement, neighborhood and long-range planning, climate and sustainability, and organizational change. For Newark specifically, they worked on the 6th Cycle Housing Element and other tasks such as the Inclusionary Zoning Ordinance, and are currently providing technical assistance to prepare the update to the Open Space Element. They have been a valuable partner and a reliable source of information for housing programs. This consultant was mainly chosen to assist with the ongoing housing element programs and policies. They have demonstrated to provide quality work and have a knowledgeable team. The RFQ response is attached as Exhibit 3.
The scope of work for the selected consultants would include, but not be limited to, the following planning service areas and qualifications.
A. Current and Advanced Planning Initiatives.
This service area involves reviewing and managing multiple discretionary land development requests from initial planning submittals through improvement plans, building permits, construction, and final permit review, as well as other planning projects as assigned. Tasks within this service area may include, but are not limited to, the following:
Provide project management for large, complex planning projects or housing programs;
1. Process planning entitlements and long-range planning projects, including but not limited to general plan and zoning code amendments, planned development permits, design review, and conditional use permits;
2. Assist City staff in overseeing California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) consultants for the preparation of complex environmental review, including Addendums, Mitigated Negative Declarations and Environmental Impact Reports;
3. Assist the public at the development services counter and answer inquiries regarding land use regulations and the development review process;
4. Process a variety of permits, including Objective Design Standards Compliance Review (Design Review), Use Permits, Sign Permits, and land use verification for business licenses.
5. Assessing conformance with the Newark Municipal Code, Newark General Plan, and various specific plans and special studies;
6. Review of Parcel Maps, Tentative Maps, Final Maps, grading plans, plot plans, lot splits, and building permit plans for conformance with published City, State, and Federal regulations;
7. Correspond with applicants and their design teams; attend meetings with City staff and applicants; write memoranda summarizing plan review comments for transmittal to the applicant; and perform field inspections of projects under construction;
8. 9. Prepare and present reports for Planning Commission and City Council meetings;
10. Perform research and analysis on various urban planning topics, and Perform various other project management and planning tasks at City Hall or remotely as assigned by the Community Development Director or designee to support staff functions.
11. B. Housing Element Programs and Policy
This service area includes active engagement in studies and analysis to support and advance the implementation of the 6th cycle Housing Element. There are over 40 programs as part of this housing cycle, of which several are in the process or about to commence. However, several more need to be completed or implemented in the next few years. The City is also a member of Alameda County for the Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) and HOME programs, and receives an annual allocation that can be used for a variety of community projects and housing services. It is expected that the firms will assist the Housing Policy and Program Manager in participating in the following activities:
1. Investigation and analysis into the affordable housing needs of the community;
2. Support implementation of the General Plan, Inclusionary Housing Ordinance Engagement with Alameda County local government stakeholders and regional partners to assess opportunities for collaboration;
3. Assisting City at local and regional meetings; identify action items and coordinate activities and responses as necessary;
4. Other related affordable housing tasks and programs as directed by the Community Development Director or designee.
5. Contractual Agreement Limits
Staff is recommending the approval of Contractual Services Agreements for on-call Professional Planning Services with three (3) consultant firms, each with a not-to-exceed amount of $500,000. Copies of each RFQ response for the three recommended firms are attached as Exhibit 1-3.
City staff will identify specific service needs and prepare task orders for the firm that is the most qualified and cost-effective to perform the needed service. Each task order will identify the specific scope of service, deliverables, timeline, and budget. The collective total of all task orders per firm shall not exceed the amount stated in each Contractual Service Agreement. Each Contractual Service Agreement will have a term not to exceed two years.
FISCAL IMPACT
The proposed agreements establish contract authority only and do not, by themselves, appropriate funds. Each agreement would have a not-to-exceed amount of $500,000 over the contract term; however, actual expenditures would occur only through approved task orders and would be limited to available budget authority. The Community Development – Planning – Professional Services line item in the 2026-2028 Biennial Budget includes $315,000 for FY 2026-27 and $325,000 for FY 2027-28.
STRATEGIC PRIORITY AREA
Foster a Safe and Healthy Community
Further Economic Vitality and Housing for All
Boost Financial Resilience and Excellence in Service Delivery 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 - Lenka Hovorka, Assistant City Manager
Attachments
Exhibit 1 Urban Planning Partners Proposal
Exhibit 2 Good City Company Proposal
Exhibit 3 Community Planning Collaborative Proposal
On Call Consultants Resolution
Exhibit A Draft Contractual Service Agreement
S TATEMENT OF Q UALIFICATIONS
ON-CALL PROFESSIONAL PLANNING SERVICES
Submitted to:
Arturo Interiano
City of Newark
Deputy Community Development Director
(510) 578-4331
[email protected]
May 22, 2026
May 22, 2026
City of Newark
Arturo Interiano, Deputy Community Development Director [email protected]
Re: Statement of Qualifications – On-Call Professional Planning Services Dear Mr. Interiano:
Urban Planning Partners, Inc. (UPP) is pleased to submit this Statement of Qualifications for the On-Call Professional Planning Services, covering both Program Area A (Development Review), and Program Area B (Housing Element Programs).
UPP is a land use planning firm that provides consulting services to public entities, property owners and developers, and nonprofits. Our key services include planning policy, development services, community engagement, environmental review, contract planning, and grant writing. Diana R. Elrod Consulting joins our team to support Housing Element Program Implementation and CDBG/HOME programs.
Our Qualifications
UPP and Diana R. Elrod Consulting are well-positioned to serve as an extension of staff. We have a direct track record with Newark, most recently supporting implementation of the Housing Element through an Accessory Dwelling Unit (ADU) Program, and previously partnering with Diana to develop a CDBG policies and procedures manual and attend County consortium meetings on the City’s behalf.
More broadly, our team has on-call planning experience across more than 75 percent of Bay Area jurisdictions, with active contracts in Union City, Millbrae, Palo Alto, and Foster City. Diana brings deep expertise in housing policy, affordability, and development finance, including housing element preparation and affordable housing development throughout the region.
We have reviewed the sample professional services agreement and have found the terms acceptable.
Lynette Dias is authorized to negotiate a contract on behalf of the proposal team. We are excited for the opportunity to again serve the City of Newark.
Sincerely,
URBAN PLANNING PARTNERS, INC.
Lynette Dias
President
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C ITY OF N EWARK O N - C ALL P ROFESSIONAL P LANNING S ERVICES 3 1. P ROJECT T EAM AND APPROACH
PROJECT TEAM
UPP will serve as prime consultant for this engagement, leading Development Review and Housing Element Program Implementation for the City. Diana R. Elrod Consulting joins our team to support Housing Element Program Implementation and CDBG/HOME programs.
An overview of each firm and key staff are detailed below.
URBAN PLANNING PARTNERS
Our Mission and Values
Trust, objectivity, and insight are the foundations of our work. Our dedication, strong communication skills, and diverse range of experience enable successful partnerships with our clients. We collaborate with our clients and the communities in which we work to achieve approval and implementation of policies and projects that better urban environments.
Our mission is to help create better places in partnership with our clients and the communities in which we work. Our core values are:
We care. We have called the Bay Area home since our founding and love playing a part in shaping some of our favorite places. We take on projects that stir something in us, and it shows. We collaborate. Projects are stronger when the development process is collaborative. Whether it’s working with one another, our subconsultants, or our clients, we believe in joining forces. We reach. The potential for what we can do, not relying on what we’ve always done, is what motivates us. Reaching up and preaching out keeps our work innovative, our team engaged, and our approach inclusive.
We are real. We pride ourselves on telling it like it is. Our clients can count on us for honest, practical guidance.
Services
Our key services include:
On-Call Planning Services. We deliver cost-efficient solutions to provide short-term staffing assistance, bring technical expertise to special projects, and manage fluctuating workloads. We offer services in project management, development application review and administration, policy research and analysis, revision of land use and development regulations including authoring and revising sections of the zoning code, development agreement negotiation, and amendments to policy documents.
Planning Policy. We believe that innovative and implementable policies are essential to create livable and equitable communities. We provide a collaborative, communicative approach for developing policies and regulations that has led to the successful completion of Master Plans, S TATEMENT OF Q UALIFICATIONS M AY 2026
C ITY OF N EWARK O N - C ALL P ROFESSIONAL P LANNING S ERVICES 4 Specific Plans, and other policy documents. Our experience crafting and implementing policy includes both long-range and current planning efforts, and spans across both sides of the counter. Environmental Review and Streamlining. We know the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) like few others. Our environmental review services primarily focus on CEQA (and sometimes the National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA)) review for infill and transit-related projects, but the depth and breadth of our experience is significant. At the program and the project level, we focus on defining the project in a way that will maximize the level of CEQA review while also allowing flexibility for the plan or project to evolve.
Housing Policy. UPP and Diana Elrod work hard to provide policy and process solutions aimed at increasing housing supply and diversity quickly and cost-effectively—we love being contributors to change. Our services range from serving as housing staff, developing, and implementing strategic housing policy and programs, preparing Housing Elements and associated zoning and other policy amendments, (including affordable housing overlay zones and housing preservation ordinances).
Our staff stay current with and are active in legislative actions at the both the State and federal levels.
Our other services include community engagement and education, project management in association with obtaining planning entitlement approvals, and grant writing.
Diana R. Elrod Consulting
With more than 30 years of experience, Diana Elrod is a highly respected housing and community development leader with a broad range of experience, including designing residential developments for the New York Public Development Corporation, establishing “reasonable return” standards for variances at the Board of Standards and Appeals, and co-authoring the City of San José Department of Housing certified Housing Element and award‐winning Consolidated Plan. In her consulting practice, she has provided strategic counsel and conducted research on Housing and Community Development for the Cities of Lafayette, Belmont, Palo Alto, San Jose, San Mateo, and the County of Santa Clara. These jurisdictions are comprised of urban, suburban, and rural communities, requiring balancing various viewpoints and community needs. Diana has completed approximately 25 Consolidated Plans, including multiple rounds for eight different jurisdictions. In addition, Diana was consultant for several sixth cycle State of California Housing Elements, including their Affirmatively Furthering Fair Housing efforts.
Within these projects, Diana has significant experience preparing housing and community needs assessments, as well as market studies. Using available data, both qualitative and quantitative, Diana has assisted local jurisdictions in prioritizing community needs and coordinated multiple public comment processes to ensure residents have the opportunity to provide feedback on draft plans, so the final products reflect the perspectives of a wide range of people residing in the jurisdiction.
OUR TEAM
Our staff consists of a diverse group of individuals committed to creating social equity through playing a strategic role in real estate development and community transformation. All of our team members have had many years of experience in housing policy and government technical assistance to create and preserve housing opportunities and strengthen communities. Specific technical needs of a given work assignment are matched to the respective qualifications of individual staff members and their workload capacities.
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C ITY OF N EWARK O N - C ALL P ROFESSIONAL P LANNING S ERVICES 5 We work collaboratively within our team on every project, assigning both junior and senior staff to any given project. This means the project manager Principal or Manager will be involved on a regular basis with weekly check-ins and day-to-day availability to provide guidance and strategy throughout the project as well as quality assurance. Project managers and dedicated planner(s) for specific projects with the City will be selected depending upon the project’s complexity, scope of the assignment, and staff availability and expertise. The assigned Project Manager for each assignment will coordinate with City staff and the project applicant (if applicable); complete all project work (i.e., prepare environmental review documents if needed); manage other technical subconsultants as needed; and attend and present at public meetings and regularly scheduled coordination meetings with City staff and the project applicant.
KEY STAFF
Our key staff for both the Planning Services and Housing Element Programs Implementation are highlighted below. We expect to utilize a range of staff at varied levels and with different expertise to be responsive to the city’s varied needs.
Lynette Dias, Principal, will direct the UPP team for all services our team provides to the City of Newark and Carla Violet, Associate Principal will be the City’s primary contact and serve as the Project Manager for this contract. For each service area we have identified a range of staff with different levels of experience and skill sets to ensure we can be responsive to the City’s diverse needs and maintain staff capacity to deliver on-call services that may arise with short notice. Additionally, all staff assigned to the project can travel easily to Newark (or meet remotely) to participate in project activities, hold regularly scheduled office hours, and attend evening meetings. Full resumes for key staff are provided in Appendix A.
Planning Services—Potential Project Managers: Curtis Banks, AICP, Associate Principal; Carla Violet, Associate Principal and Leslie Carmichael, AICP, Associate Principal. Project Planners: Claire Mei, Associate Planner and Michaela Gwiazda, Planner.
Housing Element Programs—Carla Violet and Diana Elrod will serve as the City’s primary housing lead/project managers. Diana Elrod and UPP will work collaboratively to provide planning support, including research, affordable housing financing consulting and technical assistance.
PROJECT UNDERSTANDING
Newark's location at the east end of the Dumbarton Bridge, between Oakland and San Jose, positions it as an important community for growth and investment in the South Bay. Like many Bay Area cities, Newark faces the dual challenge of managing an active development pipeline while advancing the ambitious program commitments of its 6th Cycle Housing Element. Our team understands that the Community Development Department needs experienced, reliable consultants who can step in quickly, work seamlessly alongside staff, and deliver high-quality work across both day-to-day development review and longer-range housing policy implementation.
DEVELOPMENT REVIEW
We understand the city is seeking seasoned planners capable of managing complex and varied development applications, from residential and mixed-use projects to commercial and industrial S TATEMENT OF Q UALIFICATIONS M AY 2026
C ITY OF N EWARK O N - C ALL P ROFESSIONAL P LANNING S ERVICES 6 entitlements, while maintaining open communication with applicants, City departments, and external agencies. Our prior on-call work with Newark gives us a head start in understanding the City's processes, standards, and expectations.
HOUSING ELEMENT PROGRAMS
We understand that Newark has over 40 programs as part of its 6th Cycle Housing Element, several of which are underway and several more that need to be completed in the coming years. The city is also an active participant in the Alameda County CDBG and HOME consortium. Our team is well-positioned to support program implementation, engage with regional partners, and help the city meet its housing commitments efficiently and equitably.
APPROACH HIGHLIGHTS
UPP is equipped to take on On-Call Planning Services for the City of Newark with a holistic and collaborative approach. As on-call planners, UPP provides cost-efficient solutions to interim staff vacancies, technical expertise for special projects, and management of fluctuating workloads. We efficiently and thoroughly review development applications for completeness and ultimately help cities meet the 30-day review periods required by the Permit Streamlining Act. Our experience, together with our passion for good planning, allows us to assist our clients with research and analysis of development challenges and strategy for managing potential issues that may arise throughout the process. Proactive Project Management. Our success in managing projects stems from our comprehensive and forward-thinking approach. We diligently scope out potential project challenges early-on, while recognizing that the process needs to be iterative. UPP is also diligent about coordinating regularly scheduled and focused meetings or conference calls throughout the life of a project to ensure that the team stays up to date on project changes, progress, and schedule. This way, we can anticipate where the challenges are so that they may be managed ahead of time and all work is made transparent.
Senior Staff Involvement. UPP is committed to having senior staff closely involved in projects daily.
Our approach is to work collaboratively within our team on every project with a junior and more senior person both assigned to each project. This means a Principal or Manager will be involved on a regular basis with weekly check-ins and day-to-day availability to provide guidance and strategy throughout the project as well as quality assurance.
Commitment to Schedules. UPP is known for its commitment to project schedules. We seek to initiate the process with a clear understanding of the realistic dates for key milestones on the critical path for completing the project. We are diligent about managing our projects to ensure that schedules are met.
Collaboration and Communication. Experience has taught us that collaboration is important to a successful process. In fact, UPP’s name comes from our approach to working in partnership with clients and the communities where we work.
Staying Current. We pride ourselves on staying current with ever-evolving statute and guideline amendments, case law, policy trends, and innovations, which puts us in a better position to implement outside-the-box solutions and innovative techniques.
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C ITY OF N EWARK O N - C ALL P ROFESSIONAL P LANNING S ERVICES 7 2. R ELEVANT E XPERIENCE
Our team’s relevant experience demonstrates the breadth and depth of our qualifications to provide oncall development review services for current and advanced planning initiatives and assist the Housing Policy and Program Manager with Housing Element Program implementation are highlighted below.
DEVELOPMENT REVIEW EXPERIENCE
ON-CALL CONTRACT PLANNING AND INTERIM STAFFING
UPP serves as contract planning staff for a variety of cities across the Bay Area. As an extension of staff, UPP provides day-to-day management for large projects; reviews projects for conformance with applicable requirements; staffs the public counter; prepares meeting agendas, staff reports, conditions of approval, findings, and resolutions; and presents projects at public hearings. We have provided these services in the past five years for the following cities: Newark, Foster City, Millbrae, Union City, Palo Alto, Albany, Redwood City, and Berkeley. Project highlights are described below:
Newark On-Call Planning (2023-Present). UPP is currently providing on-call planning services to the City of Newark, coordinating with staff and applicants, preparing staff reports and draft policy, and presenting at public hearings. Recent work includes managing entitlements for a mixed-income condominium project at 6781 Thornton Avenue — 88 units (including 13 affordable to low-income households) and 1,620 square feet of commercial space — along with CEQA review that qualified the project for an Infill Exemption under CEQA Guidelines Sections 15183 and 15183.5. Foster City On-Call Planning and Environmental (2009-Present). UPP has served as an extension of Foster City's planning staff on an on-call basis, providing interim counter coverage, managing major development applications, and supporting City-initiated policy efforts. Representative projects include the Lincoln Centre Life Sciences Project, 15 Acres Project, Pilgrim Triton Master Plan EIR Addendum, Gilead Sciences Integrated Corporate Campus Master Plan, and CEQA documentation for a diverse portfolio of city-sponsored and private development projects. Millbrae On-Call Planning (2025-Present). UPP has provided on-call contract planning services to the City of Millbrae, serving as an extension of staff and supporting day-to-day operations of the Community Development Department. UPP provided on-site staffing support two days a week, assisting with development review, and public-facing services. Union City Contract Planning (2019-Present). UPP is managing the day-to-day project activities as an extension of City staff for four projects in Union City. The Station East Residential and Mixed-Use Development is on a 26.5-acre project site that is part of the 105-acre Station East subarea of the General Plan. The project entitlements approved in 2021 included a GPA, Rezoning, Tentative Map, and a Development Agreement. Subsequent approvals have included Site Development Review for the 11 Planning Areas, amendments to the Tentative Map and Development Agreement and review of improvements plans and building permits. UPP staff are also assisting with the creation of a Community Facilities District.
Palo Alto On-Call Planning (2020-Present). UPP has provided on-call planning services to the City of Palo Alto, supporting long-range planning, policy development, and program implementation.
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C ITY OF N EWARK O N - C ALL P ROFESSIONAL P LANNING S ERVICES 8 UPP developed the City’s parklet program and ordinance, including design standards, a fee study, business outreach, and presentations to the Architectural Review Board, and created pre-approved designs and application materials to streamline permitting. The team also prepared a comprehensive, user-friendly JADU and ADU Guide to support housing production. In coordination with Public Works and the City Manager’s Office, UPP is advancing parklet implementation and redesign of the car-free portion of Ramona Street, including streetscape improvements and outdoor activation standards.
Albany On-Call Planning (2021). UPP provided on-call planning services to the City of Albany, supporting development review, entitlement processing, and application of State housing laws in a built-out urban environment. Projects included processing applications for the former Albany Bowl site and 1600 Solano Avenue, both infill, mixed-use projects involving SB 330 and State Density Bonus.
Redwood City On-Call Planning (2019-2023). UPP provided on-call planning services functioning as an extension of staff to support both complex development projects and day-to-day planning operations. UPP provided development review, environmental compliance support, preparation of staff reports and resolutions, and public hearing and counter support. Notably, UPP managed the Harbor View Office Project—two multi-story office buildings, a parking structure and a staff amenity building—as well as a 60-unit townhouse project proposed at 505 E. Bayshore which includes a General Plan and Zoning Amendment to allow for redevelopment of the 2.54-acre site.
COMPLEX DEVELOPMENT PROJECTS
As an extension of staff, UPP staff regularly manages large and complex development projects that often involve Specific Plans (or amendments), General Plan Amendments, Zoning Amendments, and Development Agreements. The scope of our responsibilities typically includes serving as primary contact with the applicant, assisting with development agreement and real property negotiations, leading the City’s community engagement efforts, reviewing CEQA documentation, and coordinating and leading project meetings which includes preparing all project correspondence, staff reports, and presentations.
Some of our recent work has included:
Station East Residential and Mixed-Use Project (2019-Present). A multi-phase, 38-acre redevelopment project located east of the Union City BART Station within the Decoto Industrial Park Study Area (DIPSA). Phase 1 includes redevelopment of approximately 26.5 acres with up to approximately 1.8 million square feet of development, including up to 811 residential units and approximately 29,000 square feet of commercial space. Later phases include 262 for-sale townhome-style units on approximately 11 acres. The project requires General Plan and Specific Plan amendments, rezoning from Station East Employment (SEE) to Station East Mixed-Use Residential (SEMU-R), and a Zoning Text Amendment to adjust density standards. UPP manages day-to-day activities, coordinates with applicants and consultants, and supports entitlement processing and public hearings.
Lazuli Landing Affordable Housing Project (2019-Present). An 81-unit, 100-percent affordable housing development in Union City with approximately 6,000 square feet of ground-floor office space for community-serving uses. The project required a General Plan Amendment, zoning map and text amendments, and CEQA review. UPP managed the CEQA consultant, reviewed plans for completeness, and presented the project before Planning Commission and City Council.
M AY 2026 S TATEMENT OF Q UALIFICATIONS
C ITY OF N EWARK O N - C ALL P ROFESSIONAL P LANNING S ERVICES 9 El Cerrito BART TOD (2021-2023). Urban Planning Partners collaborated with Related California, Holliday Development on a complex Transit-Oriented Development (TOD) project at the El Cerrito Plaza BART station, navigating the first-of-its-kind entitlements process under AB 2923, which streamlines TOD projects on BART-owned property within a half mile of stations. The project — recently approved in mid-2024 — includes 750–800 housing units (32% low-income, 15% belowmarket-rate), 1.8 acres of publicly accessible open space, and a potential 20,000-square-foot library, contributing to El Cerrito's San Pablo Avenue Specific Plan vision. UPP coordinated among the developer, City, and BART to align entitlements with all parties' goals while also leading a robust community engagement process that included a station pop-up open house, stakeholder meetings, and a community-wide survey.
HOUSING ELEMENT PROGRAMS EXPERIENCE
UPP and Diana Elrod have worked with cities across the Bay Area as a source for housing and community development support, working through housing element cycles, housing element program implementation, and targeted housing policy for local efforts.
HOUSING POLICY AND PROGRAM EXPERIENCE
Our housing policy experience is highlighted below.
Alameda County Housing Collaborative (2021-2025). UPP facilitated and provided technical assistance to the 15 jurisdictions of the Alameda County Collaborative — one of seven regional Planning Collaboratives established with support from ABAG and MTC to address local and regional housing priorities. UPP developed a range of technical resources, including an HCD comment letter database, a California Housing Legislation Database, and two-pagers summarizing high-impact housing bills.
Newark Housing Element Program Implementation (2023-Present). UPP is supporting implementation of Newark’s Housing Element through development of an Accessory Dwelling Unit (ADU) program. This work includes researching best practices, preparing ordinance updates to comply with State law, developing a pre-approved ADU plan program, identifying incentive strategies, and assisting with community outreach and website content. Foster City Housing Element Preparation and Program Implementation (2009-Present). UPP has supported Foster City's housing policy and program implementation across multiple cycles. Most recently, UPP prepared the 6th Cycle Housing Element and associated EIR, addressing RHNA obligations through community engagement, site inventory analysis, and concurrent General Plan and zoning amendments. Implementing work includes objective design standards for multi-family and mixed-use development and zoning code amendments covering inclusionary housing, by-right overlays, emergency shelters, supportive housing, and condominium conversions. City of Saratoga 6th Cycle Housing Element and Program Implementation (2021-2024). UPP supported the preparation of Saratoga’s 6th Cycle Housing Element, Safety Element, and 2040 General Plan Update. UPP support City efforts to upzone housing opportunity sites across the city to accommodate a significantly increased RHNA allocation from the State. The team also updated the Land Use, Circulation, Open Space and Conservation, and Safety Elements of the General Plan, with support from Atlas Planning. UPP prepared a comprehensive Environmental Impact Report (EIR) in compliance with CEQA Guidelines, evaluating the potential impacts of the Element updates. All S TATEMENT OF Q UALIFICATIONS M AY 2026
C ITY OF N EWARK O N - C ALL P ROFESSIONAL P LANNING S ERVICES 10 documents—the Housing Element, Safety Element, General Plan updates, and EIR—were adopted in 2024.
Town of Portola Valley 6th Cycle Housing Element (2022-Present). UPP supported the preparation of Portola Valley’s 6th Cycle Housing Element. This also involved preparing an Initial Study/Mitigated Negative Declaration (IS/MND) for the Town of Portola Valley’s 2022 Housing and Safety Elements Update. The Housing Element update was undertaken to ensure compliance with State law requiring that the Town plan to accommodate its fair share of regional housing needs, while the Safety Element update aligned with new State requirements related to climate change adaptation and wildfire risk reduction. Currently, UPP is supporting Portola Valley with Housing Element Amendments and its associated CEQA Addendum.
City of San Mateo Housing Element Preparation. Diana has completed four cycles of San Mateo's Housing Element — 2002, 2009, and the fifth and sixth cycles — all of which received statements of compliance from HCD. For each update, Diana provided assistance in preparing the required CEQA documents, which were completed in-house (Negative Declaration). City of Lafayette (2005-Present). Diana has supported Lafayette with a range of housing and community development-related tasks, including adoption of an Inclusionary Housing Ordinance, bringing the City’s first affordable housing project to fruition, development of a Senior Housing Overlay Zone, and ongoing analysis of State housing law impacts. City of San Jose. Diana supported a range of tasks including coordinating the Consolidated Plan Annual Action Plan, analyzing proposed legislation, developing a HOME program handbook compliant with 2013 regulations, and researching policy issues including Source of Income Ordinances, transit-oriented development and displacement, and rent stabilization. Gilroy, Mountain View, Palo Alto and Sunnyvale. Diana assisted each jurisdiction in preparing their federally mandated five-year Consolidated Plan updates, identifying gaps, developing updated statistics, authoring sections with local staff, and preparing recommendations to improve housing and non-housing strategies.
3. R ESUMES
We have included one-page resumes in Appendix A. We understand that it is expected that designated key staff will remain for the duration of the assignment.
M AY 2026 S TATEMENT OF Q UALIFICATIONS
C ITY OF N EWARK O N - C ALL P ROFESSIONAL P LANNING S ERVICES 11 4. R EFERENCES
DEVELOPMENT REVIEW SERVICES
Andrew Mogensen, Community Development
Director
City of Larkspur (former CDD, City of Millbrae)
[email protected] | 415-927-6713
Sofia Mangalam, Community Development
Director
City of Foster City
[email protected] | 650.286.3239
Carmela Campbell, Community Development
Director
City of Union City
[email protected] | 510.675.5316
HOUSING ELEMENT PROGRAMS
Ada Chan, Regional Planner
ABAG/MTC
[email protected] | 415.820.7958
Bryan Swanson, Community Development
Director
City of Saratoga
[email protected] | 408.868.1231
References for Diana R. Elrod Consulting
Barb Kautz, Partner
Goldfarb Lipman
[email protected] | 510.836.6336
Sonia Urzua, Planning Director
Town of Moraga
[email protected] | 925.888.7043
Leslye Corsiglia, Affordable Housing
Consultant
(former director, City of San Jose Housing
Department)
[email protected] | 408.921.2219
M AY 2026 S TATEMENT OF Q UALIFICATIONS
C ITY OF N EWARK O N - C ALL P ROFESSIONAL P LANNING S ERVICES 12 5. R ATE S CHEDULE
Hourly rates and in-house direct expenses for UPP and Diana R. Elrod are listed below. UPP will provide detailed monthly invoices to the city that include a progress report documenting percentage of work completed per task.
UPP 2026 HOURLY BILLING RATE SCHEDULE
Principal $300 – $400
Consulting Principal $250 – $400
Associate Principal $200 – $325
Principal Planner $200 – $300
Senior Planner $190 – $250
Associate Planner (P2) $181 – $200
Associate Planner (P1) $155 – $180
Planner (P2) $151 – $175
Planner (P1) $104 – $150
Assistant Planner $100 – $140
Intern $100 – $125
Graphics $135 – $225
Admin/WP $175 – $225
DIANA R. ELROD CONSULTING HOURLY BILLING RATE SCHEDULE
Diana Elrod $185
IN-HOUSE DIRECT EXPENSES
Reproduction $0.17 per page
Color Reproduction $0.50 per page
Mileage $0.725 per mile
Hourly rates are subject to review annually on or about April 1 of each year for UPP and may be adjusted to reflect changing labor costs. Hourly rates for expert witness services or depositions shall be subject to a premium of two (2) times the standard hourly rate. We apply a 10 percent mark-up for subconsultant labor.
6. C ITY ’ S S TANDARD A GREEMENT
We have reviewed the sample professional services agreement and have found the terms acceptable.
Lynette Dias is authorized to negotiate a contract on behalf of the proposal team.
LYNETTE DIAS
President / Principal
Throughout Lynette’s three decades of urban planning in both the public and private sectors, one lesson has been key: the path toward change is rarely clear and the interplay among the influencing factors is typically complex and challenging to navigate. She holds firm that objectively balancing the tensions amongst the influencing factors is critical to the success of a project and its associated planning process.
Lynette is recognized by our clients and colleagues for resolving difficult and conflicting issues, her focused creativity that facilitates out-of-the-box thinking and identifying a grounded path forward, her fast-paced work ethic, and above all, for building trusting relationships. Lynette founded Urban Planning Partners in 2009 based on her passion for planning policies and processes and her commitment to continue working with both public and private sector clients and communities, as partners.
As a member of SPUR’s Board of Directors, Lynette is leading several significant initiatives to identify and implement innovative solutions to the many challenges faced by the Bay Area region. She is also an active member of the ULI SF District Council - Board of Directors (2016-2022); Co-Chair of Policy and Sustainability (2018—2022); and Co-Chair of UrbanPlan (2016- 2020), including launching an initiative to develop and pilot an urban development training for public officials that ULI now offers across the US.
PROJECT EXPERIENCE
Planning Policy
• San Pablo Avenue Specific Plan | Berkeley, CA
• MTC TOC Policy Technical Assistance - Density | Santa Clara, CA • ABAG/MTC Alameda County Housing Collaborative Technical Assistance | CA • ABAG/MTC TOC Housing Policy Technical Assistance | San Francisco Bay Area, CA
• Truckee Railyard Master Plan | Truckee, CA
• Tahoe Truckee Lumberyard Redevelopment | Truckee, CA
Contract Planning and Developer Services
• Costco Warehouse Entitlements Assistance and Engagement | San Jose, Fresno, Lodi, El Dorado County, North Clovis, and West Oakland, CA • El Cerrito Plaza BART AB2923 Transit-Oriented Development for Holiday Development and Related Companies, El Cerrito, CA
EDUCATION
Bachelor of Science in City and
Regional Planning | California
Polytechnic State University – San Luis
Obispo
CERTIFICATIONS AND
AFFILIATIONS
American Planning Association (APA)
SPUR | Board of Directors
Urban Land Institute (ULI)
Company founder
CARLA VIOLET
Associate Principal
Carla is a seasoned land use and housing policy expert with over a decade of experience in development services, environmental review, and strategic planning. She has led a wide range of efforts, including specific and station area plans, Housing Element updates with zoning code amendments, and entitlement support for complex infill projects. Carla brings deep expertise in managing community outreach strategies tailored to project goals, political context, and stakeholder concerns. Her public sector work spans several Bay Area jurisdictions—including Albany, Berkeley, Dublin, El Cerrito, Foster City, Novato, and Union City—where she has served as an extension of staff, navigating local regulatory frameworks and addressing diverse community priorities.
Recently, she collaborated with the developer team and City of El Cerrito staff on the El Cerrito Plaza BART TOD Development, creating an entitlement roadmap and community engagement strategy for the first AB 2923 project in California. Her policy planning expertise is reflected in her work on 6th Cycle housing elements and associated zoning amendments as well as the Alameda Point Main Street Neighborhood Specific Plan, enabling supportive housing redevelopment.
With a strong track record in stakeholder engagement, policy development, and land use strategy, Carla delivers impactful housing and community development solutions.
PROJECT EXPERIENCE
Planning Policy
• MTC TOC Policy Technical Assistance - Density | Santa Clara, CA • ABAG/MTC Alameda County Housing Collaborative Technical Assistance | CA • Portola Valley Housing Element and Zoning Amendments Update | CA • Saratoga 6th Cycle Housing and Safety Element Update and EIR | CA • Portola Valley 6th Cycle Housing and Safety Element Update and IS/MND | CA • Belmont 6th Cycle Housing Element Update | CA
Contract Planning
• Station East Residential and Mixed-Use Project Contract Planning | Union City, CA
• Lazuli Landing Affordable Housing Project Contract Planning | Union City, CA • On-Call Planning Services for the cities of Albany, Berkeley, Dublin, El Cerrito, Novato, and Union City
EDUCATION
Master of Science in Community and
Regional Planning | University of
Texas – Austin
Bachelor of Arts in Sociology |
University of California – Davis
CERTIFICATIONS AND
AFFILIATIONS
American Planning Association (APA)
SPUR
Urban Land Institute (ULI)
Team member since 2013
LESLIE CARMICHAEL,
AICP
Associate Principal
Leslie has extensive experience coordinating review of complex development projects fromthe beginning ofthe planning andenvironmentalreviewprocess through construction. Leslie has managed public review processes to ensure that the interests of reviewing agencies and departments, as well as the public, are addressed. Her experience includes review of complex projects, preparation of environmental documents, general plan elements, agenda management, public counter supervision, redevelopment agency administration, affordable housing strategies and management, zoning code updates, architectural guidelines, and much more.
Leslie has an extensive background in planning and redevelopment, including more than 30 years in the public sector. Among her public sector experiences, Leslie managed preparation of Foster City’s Housing Element updates in 2001 and 2010, and again in a consultant role in 2015 and 2023 including assessment of needs, public outreach, site analysis, and development of policies and implementation measures. Leslie prepared municipal code amendments to implement various aspects of the Foster City Housing Element, including reasonable accommodation, tenant anti-discrimination based on source of income, emergency shelters, and density bonus.
PROJECT EXPERIENCE
Planning Policy
• Foster City Single-Family Objective Design Standards | Foster City, CA • Foster City Multi-Family Objective Design Standards Handbook | Foster City, CA • Affordable Housing Program Management | Foster City, CA • Housing Element Updates (2001*, 2010*, 2015*, and 2023) | Foster City, CA • General Plan Update: Local Hazard Mitigation Plan/Safety, Land Use/Circulation Elements | Foster City, CA*
• Management of Planning Division, including public counter, agenda preparation and development review | Foster City, CA*
Contract Planning
• Hillside Specific Plan and Appian Way Development Contract Planning | Union City, CA
• Station East Residential Mixed Use Project Entitlements | Union City, CA • Lazuli Landing Affordable Housing Project Entitlements | Union City, CA *Experience from a previous employer.
EDUCATION
Master of Urban Planning | San Jose
State University
Bachelor of Arts, Environmental
Planning | University of California –
Santa Cruz
CERTIFICATIONS AND
AFFILIATIONS
American Institute of Certified
Planners (AICP)
Team member since 2019
CURTIS BANKS, AICP
Associate Principal
Curtis has over 30 years of experience with expertise in planning and community development, including planning, building, affordable housing, and code enforcement. He has served as a Community Development Director and has worked in a variety of capacities. Curtis has experience interacting closely with elected officials, senior management, commissioners, city departments, state and local agencies, and members of the public. He is skilled at leading staff, preparing budgets, and managing complex planning projects. He has managed comprehensive General Plan updates, Downtown Development Plan updates, Neighborhood Plans, and the preparation of ordinances. Curtis has worked on a wide variety of residential and nonresidential projects, included mixed-use projects, and has overseen the management of affordable housing programs. Curtis was the project managerforthe redevelopment of a 20-acre industrial site fortheCity of Redwood City. Curtis was also the Project Director for the Saratoga Housing Element Update and EIR, the Portola Valley Housing and Safety Element Updates IS/MND, and the Antioch Housing and Safety Element Updates and EIR.
PROJECT EXPERIENCE
Planning Policy
• ABAG/MTC Alameda County Housing Collaborative Technical Assistance | CA • Portola Valley Housing Element and Zoning Amendments Update | CA • Antioch Housing Element, General Plan, Zoning Code and Safety Element Update and EIR | Antioch, CA
• Saratoga 6th Cycle Housing and Safety Element Update and EIR | CA • Portola Valley 6th Cycle Housing and Safety Element Update and IS/MND | CA • Car-free Ramona Street Outdoor Dining Project | Palo Alto, CA • Belmont 6th Cycle Housing Element Update | CA
Contract Planning
• City of Millbrae Contract Planning | Millbrae, CA
• 6781 Thorton Avenue Mixed Use Project, Contract Planning, Newark, CA • City of Newark ADU Implementation | Newark, CA
• City of Saratoga Housing Element Implementation | Saratoga, CA • City of Saratoga Contract Planning | Saratoga, CA
• Harbor View Redevelopment Project, Contract Planning | Redwood City, CA
EDUCATION
Bachelor of Arts, Public Administration
& Political Science | Hayward State
University
Master of Urban & Regional Planning |
San Jose State University
CERTIFICATIONS AND
AFFILIATIONS
Team member since 2019
CLAIRE MEI
Associate Planner
Claire is an urban planner with experience spanning long-range planning, housing policy, community engagement, urban design and social research.
She brings strong mixed-methods research skills and is proficient in statistical and spatial analyses, mapping, graphic production, and facilitation of community engagement processes.
Claire currently supports contract planning work for the City of Millbrae and Union City, serving as an extension of staff. In Union City, she contributes to key development projects including the Lazuli Landing Affordable Housing Project and Station East Residential Mixed Use Project. She also serves as Deputy Project Manager for the Portola Valley Housing Element and Zoning Amendments and support community engagement for the Los Gatos Updated Objective Design Standards and the Santa Barbara Zoning Code Update.
As part of the Alameda County Housing Collaborative, Claire assists jurisdictions in implementing their 6th Cycle Housing Elements. She has developed accessible, user-friendly materials translating Parklet, ADU, and Single-Family and Multi-Family Objective Design Standard standards into formats tailored for homeowners, developers, and planners.
PROJECT EXPERIENCE
Planning Policy
• MTC TOC Policy Technical Assistance - Density | Santa Clara, CA • Palo Alto Accessory Dwelling Unit (ADU) Guidebook | Palo Alto, CA • Foster City Multi-Family Objective Design Standards Handbook | Foster City, CA • Santa Barbara Zoning Code Amendments | Santa Barbara, CA • Portola Valley Housing Element and Zoning Amendments Update | CA • ABAG/MTC Alameda County Housing Collaborative Technical Assistance | CA • Saratoga 6th Cycle Housing and Safety Element Update and EIR | CA • Portola Valley 6th Cycle Housing and Safety Element Update and IS/MND | CA Contract Planning
• City of Millbrae Contract Planning | Millbrae, CA
• Hillside Specific Plan and Appian Way Development Contract Planning | Union City, CA
• Lazuli Landing Affordable Housing Project Entitlements | Union City, CA
EDUCATION
Master of City and Regional Planning |
The Ohio State University
Bachelor of Science in Geographic
Information Sciences | The Ohio State
University
CERTIFICATIONS AND
AFFILIATIONS
American Planning Association (APA)
SPUR
Team member since 2023
MICHAELA GWIAZDA
Planner
Michaela has an interdisciplinary background in planning, consulting and architecture and uses this range of experiences and skills to work with jurisdictions and developers on long range planning, housing policy implementation, and entitlements. Her skill set includes community engagement, statistical and spatial analysis, 3D visualization, policy analysis, and coordinating across disciplines. By connecting policy, design, and stakeholder engagement, Michaela executes projects that are both technically rigorous and responsive to local priorities.
She currently supports a range of projects, including the San Pablo Specific Plan, development of objective design standards for Foster City, Palo Alto’s Ongoing Parklets Program, ADU implementation in Newark and various entitlement processes.
PROJECT EXPERIENCE
Planning Policy
• San Pablo Avenue Specific Plan | Berkeley, CA
• MTC TOC Policy Technical Assistance - Density | Santa Clara, CA • Single-Family Objective Design Standards (ODS) | Foster City, CA • Accessory Dwelling Unit (ADU) Guidebook | Foster City, CA • Ongoing Parklets Program | Palo Alto, CA
• California Avenue Pre-approved Parklets | Palo Alto, CA • ABAG/MTC Housing Policy Technical Assistance | San Francisco Bay Area, CA • The Rose Kennedy Greenway Conservancy Strategic Plan | Boston, MA* Developer Services
• Cityview 1097 Leigh Ave & 1792 Southwest Expressway Residential Development | San Jose, CA
• Artes Capital Miraflores Residential Development | Richmond, CA • Costco Warehouse Entitlements Assistance and Engagement | El Dorado County and West Oakland, CA
Environmental Review
• Sutter Health Medical Center EIR | Emeryville, CA
• San Pablo Avenue Specific Plan CEQA Addendum | Berkeley, CA *Experience from a previous employer.
EDUCATION
Master of Urban Planning | Harvard
University
Bachelor of Architecture | California
Polytechnic State University, San Luis
Obispo
CERTIFICATIONS AND
AFFILIATIONS
American Planning Association (APA)
SPUR
Team member since 2026
DIANA R. ELROD
825 MINNESOTA STREET, SUITE #1 • SAN FRANCISCO, CA 94107 PHONE 415.214.2248 • [email protected]
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
1/2000 – Present Diana R. Elrod Consulting, San Francisco Community Development, Land Use Implementation, and Strategic Planning Authors Housing Elements, Consolidated Plans, policy analyses, and legislative advocacy platforms on topics including inclusionary zoning, density bonuses, in lieu fees. Ushered affordable housing projects from conception to construction. Educated stakeholders (local officials, community activists, etc.) on community development issues. Facilitated performance measure development and performance-based budgeting efforts.
Expertise in community organizing, training and technical assistance. Provided strategic planning for preservation of assisted units to local jurisdictions. Assist in the creation of workforce development programs. 3/2018 – 12/2019 LeSar Development Consultants, San Diego Principal, Housing Policy and Finance Team Co-Lead
Provided strategic advice in all aspects of community development to a broad range of clients, including land use planning and zoning, legislative analysis, affordable housing strategic planning (including Consolidated Plans and Housing Elements) and program implementation. Oversaw a team of junior and senior professionals in completing complex assignments. Managed team budgets, revenue projections, and workflows. Expertise in federal and State laws, as well policy development, program implementation, community engagement, and advocacy.
10/2011 – 6/2013 SolarCity Corporation, San Mateo, CA
Labor Compliance Manager
Initiated overhaul of labor compliance processes and procedures on public works projects, including affordable housing. Established preconstruction requirements to ensure compliance with State, federal ARRA and HUD Davis-Bacon projects. Created national protocol for prevailing wage compliance based on task, rather than title.
Collaborated with Software Development, Operations, Payroll, Legal and Human Resources to ensure strict compliance with wage and hour laws. Developed national guidance and training for workers in the field, collaborating with Regional Vice Presidents, Regional Operations Managers, Commercial Development Team, and others. Key respondent on public works RFPs/RFQs nationally. 9/1991 – 1/2000 Department of Housing, San Jose
Policy and Planning Administrator
Directed studies on housing issues, and established policies and programs to implement Departmental mission and values. Authored a variety of reports, studies and memoranda on a broad range of topics annually (Consolidated Plans, Investment Plans, etc.). Facilitated Core Service and Mission Alignment frameworks (“Investing in Results”) – a strategic planning process for City services. Developed long-range budget projections.
Represented the City on legislative matters at the State and federal level; advocated for a variety of redevelopment, land use planning, and affordable housing funding reforms. Collaborated with others (governments, nonprofits, developers) on projects such as housing element reform, modifications to tax credit laws, policies on expiring Section 8 contracts, etc.
EDUCATION
1/2004 – 12/2011 Master of Arts in Philosophy and Religion. California Institute of Integral Studies. 8/1984 – 5/1986 Master of Science in Urban Planning. Columbia University, Graduate School of Architecture, Planning and Preservation.
8/1979 – 5/1983 Bachelor of Arts. Oberlin College.
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Good City Company
Statement of Qualifications
On-Call Professional Planning and Housing Services
Submitted to the City of Newark - May 21, 2026
Good City Company | Statement of Qualifications | City of Newark, On-Call Professional Planning and Housing Services 2 of 12 A. Cover Letter
May 21, 2026
Arturo Interiano
Deputy Community Development Director
City of Newark, Community Development
37101 Newark Boulevard
Newark, CA 94560
RE: Statement of Qualifications, On-Call Professional Planning and Housing Services Dear Mr. Interiano:
Good City Company is pleased to submit this Statement of Qualifications in response to the City of Newark's Request for Qualifications for On-Call Professional Planning and Housing Services.
We are responding to both program areas described in the RFQ: (A) Development Review and Current/Advanced Planning, and (B) Housing Element Programs.
This is a continuing role, not a new one. Good City staff already support the Community Development Department on in-house planning assignments, and we are currently completing the City's Objective Design Standards, which is one of the implementation programs in Newark's certified 6th-cycle Housing Element. Through that work we have built a working knowledge of Newark's permit counter, application workflow, the Newark Municipal Code, the General Plan, and the City's interdepartmental relationships with the Building Division, Public Works, Fire, Union Sanitary District, Alameda County Water District, Alameda County Flood Control, and PG&E. We are well positioned to continue and expand this support over the next two years.
Good City partners with public agencies on planning, housing, economic development, and city management needs. Our 27-person team includes former Community Development Directors, former Assistant City Managers, former Planning Managers, housing specialists, and senior planners who have worked inside city hall and alongside city hall staff. We are practical, we ramp up quickly, and our work is built to be used by City staff and in front of the Planning Commission, City Council, and the community.
Our experience covers both program areas of this on-call RFQ. In addition to Newark, Good City staff currently provide in-house planning support to Belmont, Pacifica, Portola Valley, Redwood City, San Bruno, San Carlos, San Mateo, Half Moon Bay and Hillsborough. On the housing side, we are supporting Housing Element implementation in more than a dozen cities across Northern California. Recent examples include Pacifica, San Bruno, San Carlos, San Mateo County, South San Francisco, and the City of San Mateo, and we routinely advise cities on CDBG and Good City Company | Statement of Qualifications | City of Newark, On-Call Professional Planning and Housing Services 3 of 12 HOME programs, Inclusionary Housing ordinances, density bonus, and SB 35 and state housing law conformance.
Principals on this Engagement
Aaron Aknin, AICP and Lisa Costa Sanders will serve as the co-Principals on this engagement.
Aaron will be the City's designated primary point of contact. Aaron and Lisa together direct both the planning and housing practices at Good City and will assign staff to Newark task orders based on the scope and timing of each assignment. Staffing will range from Planning Technicians, Assistant Planners, and Associate Planners on application processing and counter coverage, through Senior Planners and Principal Planners on highly complex planning assignments and Housing Element implementation. The specific Principal in charge of any task order will depend on the nature of the work.
Authorized to Bind the Firm
The undersigned is authorized to negotiate and contractually bind Good City Company.
Acceptance of the Standard Contractual Services Agreement Good City has reviewed the City of Newark's Standard Contractual Services Agreement (Attachment A to the RFQ) and is prepared to execute the Agreement as drafted, without exceptions or requested modifications. Good City can meet or exceed each of the insurance coverages and endorsements required under Section 14 of the Agreement.
We appreciate the City of Newark's consideration and look forward to continuing to serve the Community Development Department with responsive, experienced, and high-quality planning and housing support.
Sincerely,
Aaron Aknin, AICP
Partner, and Co-Principal on this Engagement
Good City Company
816 Hamilton Street, 3rd Floor
Redwood City, CA 94063
(415) 845-8344 | [email protected]
Lisa Costa Sanders
Partner, and Co-Principal on this Engagement
Good City Company
816 Hamilton Street, 3rd Floor
Redwood City, CA 94063
(650) 333-0248 | [email protected]
Good City Company | Statement of Qualifications | City of Newark, On-Call Professional Planning and Housing Services 4 of 12 B. Staffing, Team Experience, and Understanding of
Requested Services and Objectives
Firm Profile
Good City Company is a local government and land use consulting firm headquartered in Downtown Redwood City. Originally founded in 1972 as Neal Martin & Associates and reestablished in 2019 as Good City Company, the firm is a California Corporation co-owned by Aaron Aknin, AICP and Lisa Costa Sanders. Good City serves public agencies with technical and staffing support across all aspects of municipal planning, housing policy, economic development, and city management.
Good City employs 27 professionals. Principals Aaron Aknin and Lisa Costa Sanders lead engagements and oversee quality. Planning Directors, Principal Planners, and our Public Policy Lead manage major policy initiatives and highly complex projects. Senior Planners and Project Managers run day-to-day current planning and housing assignments. Planning Technicians, Assistant Planners, and Associate Planners process small- and medium-sized entitlements, staff the counter, prepare public notices, and support housing and long-range planning projects. All planners are available to provide staff augmentation at client agencies, in person at City Hall or remotely.
Proposed Team for the City of Newark
Team Member Role Responsibilities
Aaron Aknin, AICP Partner and Principal
on this Engagement
Co-Principal on the engagement; the City's
designated primary point of contact; directs the
planning and housing practices and assigns staff to
Newark task orders alongside Lisa.
Lisa Costa Sanders Partner and Principal
on this Engagement
Co-Principal on the engagement; directs the
planning and housing practices and assigns staff to
Newark task orders alongside Aaron; leads regional
and stakeholder coordination as needed.
Principal Planner
(assigned by task)
Highly Complex
Planning Lead
Runs highly complex planning assignments,
including complex entitlements, design review, and
CEQA management; prepares staff reports and
presents to Planning Commission and City Council.
Public Policy Lead Housing Element
Lead
Leads 6th-cycle Housing Element program
implementation, fair housing analysis, and state
housing law conformance.
Senior Planner
(assigned by task)
Project Manager Manages day-to-day entitlement processing, plan check, and applicant coordination for Newark task
orders.
Good City Company | Statement of Qualifications | City of Newark, On-Call Professional Planning and Housing Services 5 of 12 Team Member Role Responsibilities
Housing Services
Consultant
Affordable Housing
Specialist
Conducts housing needs analysis; supports
Inclusionary Housing Ordinance implementation;
advises on CDBG, HOME, and other state, local, and
federal grant programs.
Planning
Technicians,
Assistant Planners,
and Associate
Planners
Application
Processing and
Counter Staff
Provide counter coverage (in person and virtual),
process applications, prepare public notices, and
support senior staff on field inspections and
meeting logistics.
The full Good City team is available to support Newark task orders. Specific staff assignments will depend on the timing, scope, and specialty of each task, and we will confirm staffing with the Deputy Community Development Director before mobilizing.
Understanding of Requested Services and Objectives
We understand the City of Newark is seeking on-call planning staffing for two purposes: (1) to extend Community Development Department capacity to process and manage development applications across residential, commercial, industrial, and mixed-use projects, and (2) to advance the 6th-cycle Housing Element implementation programs, including the more than 40 programs the City committed to in the certified Housing Element. We also understand that the selected firm will act on behalf of, and as an extension to, City staff, working under the general direction of the Community Development Director or their designee.
Program Area A. Development Review and Current/Advanced Planning Good City staff are prepared to: assist the public at the development services counter; process the full range of Newark application types (e.g. Entitlement and Planning Reviews, Objective Design Standards Compliance Review, Use Permits, Sign Permits, Tentative and Final Maps, and lot splits, ); assess conformance with the Newark Municipal Code, General Plan, and specific plans; correspond with applicants and design teams; conduct field inspections; prepare and present staff reports to the Planning Commission and City Council; and support the Director on research, analysis, and advanced planning assignments.
Program Area B. Housing Element Programs
Good City staff are prepared to support the Housing Policy and Program Manager on 6th-cycle Housing Element program implementation. Our work in housing covers the program areas the RFQ identifies, including: analysis of the City's affordable housing needs, support for implementation of the General Plan and the Inclusionary Housing Ordinance, engagement with Alameda County local government and regional partners, representation at local and regional meetings, and support on related affordable housing programs. We have deep working knowledge of Housing Element implementation, federal and state housing laws (housing element law, fair housing, density bonus, SB 35, AB 2011, AB 2097, SB 9, SB 330, and related Good City Company | Statement of Qualifications | City of Newark, On-Call Professional Planning and Housing Services 6 of 12 statutes), affordable housing development and finance, and the principles, practices, and procedures of State, local, and federal grant programs, including CDBG and HOME.
How We Will Work With City Staff
We will function as an extension of City staff. We will work in the City's format and voice, route conditions through the City's Building, Public Works, Fire, and external agency contacts (Union Sanitary District, Alameda County Water District, Alameda County Flood Control, PG&E), and present ourselves to applicants and the public as part of the team. We will hold scheduled hours at City Hall, in person or remotely on a regular schedule, attend evening Planning Commission and City Council meetings as needed, and travel to Newark for site visits, interdepartmental meetings, and stakeholder gatherings. Newark is a short drive from Good City's Redwood City office; several of our staff live in the East Bay and can be on site quickly when needed. We will also schedule internal project check-in meetings and maintain a project management dashboard when appropriate to the scale of the project.
Staff Capacity, Ramp-Up, and Proximity
Good City's 27-person team has the depth to deliver on-call services for the full two-year term, including surge capacity during peak entitlement or hearing volume. In general, Good City can line up assignments within one to two weeks of the City's request. Where a task order requires immediate response (for example, coverage for an unplanned vacancy or a rapid Housing Element program milestone), we are often able to move within days. All staff assigned to Newark work will meet the professional qualifications expected by the City and will be supervised by Aaron Aknin, Lisa Costa Sanders, or other Good City management staff.
C. Experience Providing Similar Services
Good City has provided on-call planning and housing services to public agencies across Northern California for many years. The engagements below reflect the type of services Newark is requesting and are representative, not exhaustive. All work was completed for local government clients in the last five years.
City of Newark, In-House Planning Staffing (Current)
Client. City of Newark, Community Development Department.
Role. On-call planning staffing supporting current planning assignments and Objective Design Standards completion.
Scope. Application review, applicant coordination, plan-check support, staff report preparation, and counter coverage as directed by the Community Development Director. Good City is currently completing the City's Objective Design Standards, a 6th-cycle Housing Element implementation program.
Good City Company | Statement of Qualifications | City of Newark, On-Call Professional Planning and Housing Services 7 of 12 Town of Portola Valley, On-Call Planning
Client. Town of Portola Valley, Planning and Building Department.
Role. Ongoing on-call current planning staffing.
Scope. Counter service, application processing, design review for residential and institutional projects, and writing staff reports and delivering presentations to the Architectural and Site Control Commission, Planning Commission, and Town Council. Major entitlements managed include the Stanford Wedge Housing Project, Willow Commons Supportive Affordable Housing, and the Woodside Priory School CUP amendment.
City of San Carlos, On-Call Planning, Housing Element, and Advanced Planning Support
Client. City of San Carlos, Community Development Department.
Role. Long-term on-call planning, Housing Element support, advanced planning support, and highly complex project management across three Housing Element cycles.
Scope. Managed entitlements for the 808 Alameda de las Pulgas 87-unit townhouse development, Wheeler Plaza mixed-use, Alexandria Life Science Campus, 817 Walnut affordable housing, and other complex projects. Co-led the Downtown Specific Plan, Northeast Area Specific Plan, and East Side Innovation District Vision Plan. Provided policy advisory and project management on the 2010, 2014, and 2022 Housing Element Updates.
City of Pacifica, Housing Element Update and Ongoing Current Planning Support
Client. City of Pacifica, Planning Department.
Role. Prime Consultant on the 6th-cycle Housing Element Update; ongoing on-call current planning and Housing Element implementation support.
Scope. Led Pacifica's certified 6th-cycle Housing Element, including community consultation, fair housing analysis, opportunity sites, goals, policies, programs, and fair housing plan. Currently providing in-house Housing Element implementation and planning staffing and recently managed the Pacifica School District Workforce Housing project (a 70-unit, 20-BMR project on a closed school site).
City of South San Francisco, Housing Element Update Support Client. City of South San Francisco, Economic and Community Development Department.
Role. Contributor and Project Manager for the 6th-cycle Housing Element Update.
Scope. Supported policy development, programs, opportunity sites analysis, fair housing analysis, and HCD coordination through certification. Continuing support on Housing Element Good City Company | Statement of Qualifications | City of Newark, On-Call Professional Planning and Housing Services 8 of 12 implementation, including program work on Inclusionary Housing and zoning amendments needed for state law conformance.
City of San Bruno, Zoning Code Amendments, Housing Element Support, and Complex Development Project Management
Client. City of San Bruno, Community and Economic Development Department.
Role. Prime Consultant on Comprehensive Zoning Ordinance Amendments; Contributor on the 6th-cycle Housing Element Update; complex development project management; ongoing planning support.
Scope. Led code amendments covering Parking, a new Mixed Use chapter, ADU Update, Inclusionary Housing Update, and Density Bonus Update. All of these are common 6th-cycle implementation programs. Provided complex development project management for the Tanforan Shopping Mall Planned Development, YouTube Campus Expansion, and other major entitlements.
City of Brisbane, Objective Design Standards, On-Call Planning, and Complex Development Project Management
Client. City of Brisbane, Community Development Department.
Role. Prime Consultant on Objective Design and Development Standards; ongoing on-call planning support; complex development project management.
Scope. Led Brisbane's Objective Design and Development Standards for multi-family and mixed-use areas, including zoning ordinance revisions, a new permit type, and community outreach (funded by an SB 2 Planning Grant). Good City staff oversee several complex development entitlements for the City, acting as an extension of City staff through entitlement, design review, and CEQA management.
D. Resumes
Per Section 5.D of the RFQ, single-page resumes for the key personnel proposed for the Newark on-call are excluded from the 12-page count and begin on the following page. Key staff will remain assigned for the duration of the agreement; any substitution will occur only after consultation with and concurrence of the City of Newark. Resumes of all Good City staff are available at https://www.goodcityco.com/soq.html.
OUR TEAM
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EDUCATION
B.A., Urban Studies, San
Francisco State University
M.A., Public Policy, Cal State
Northridge
MEMBERSHIPS
American Institute of
Certified Planners
American Planning
Association
International City/ County
Manager Association
AARON AKNIN, AICP
Principal, Owner Good City Company
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
Aaron is a Partner at Good City, where he helps lead day-to-day operations and client relations. Since joining, he has served as Principal for projects and policy documents across numerous local government agencies. Aaron has more than two decades of Bay Area municipal experience, including serving in an executive capacity in several cities, and has spoken at regional events and national conferences on topics including development, downtown planning, transportation, parking, and affordable housing.
Aaron's most recent municipal position was with the City of Redwood City, where he served as Assistant City Manager and Community Development Director, overseeing a 70+ member department encompassing Planning, Housing, Engineering, Transportation, Front Counter Services, and Code Enforcement. He also served as Interim City Manager. During his tenure (2014–2019), the City processed over 4,000 new housing units and several million square feet of office space. Aaron oversaw the Downtown Precise Plan implementation, a first-of-its-kind community benefits program ("Partnership Redwood City"), and key affordable housing initiatives.
Prior to Redwood City, Aaron served as Assistant and Interim Director of Planning and Community Environment at the City of Palo Alto (2012–2014), leading the Planning and Transportation Divisions. Key efforts included the first Downtown Residential Permit Program, the downtown development cap process, and Stanford-related developments.
Aaron began his career in 2002 at the City of San Bruno, where he rose to Community Development Director, overseeing Planning, Building, and Code Enforcement. During his tenure, the Shops at Tanforan was renovated, over 1,500 residential units were constructed (including 315 affordable units at "The Crossing"), and the City's first General Plan in 25 years was adopted. He served as Plan Section Chief during the PG&E Pipeline Explosion and worked closely with property owners for years following the disaster.
PROJECT EXPERIENCE HIGHLIGHTS
» Caltrain at Diridon, Project Manager/City Laison, Caltrain » Harbor Industrial Area Specific Plan, Principal-in-Charge, Belmont » Town Center Specific Plan, Principal-in-Charge, Scotts Valley » North Fair Oaks Community Plan, Principal-in-Charge, County of San Mateo » Redwood City Precise Plan Implementation, Lead, Redwood City* *Work completed at a previous place of employment
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EDUCATION
B.S., City and Regional
Planning, California
Polytechnic State
University San Luis Obispo
MEMBERSHIPS
American Planning
Association
LISA COSTA SANDERS
Principal, Owner Good City Company
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
Ms. Costa Sanders has been with the firm since 1992. Her specialties include interdepartmental project management, current and long-range planning, budget preparation, economic development, and housing program implementation. She has extensive experience in development agreements and property acquisitions, design review, CEQA, and the Subdivision Map Act.
As Principal Planner for the City of San Carlos, Ms. Costa Sanders manages complex Planning and Economic Development projects, including the Alexandria Life Science Campus, Wheeler Plaza, and Landmark Hotel developments. She has assisted with Development Agreement negotiations, property acquisition, city-owned property management, and the City's affordable housing programs, and serves as Project Manager for the City's Parks Master Plan and General Plan update. She also served as Acting Assistant City Manager, preparing the Mayor's State of the City presentation and managing the City's annual Strategic Plan update.
As Town Planner for the Town of Atherton, she managed all current and longrange planning, prepared ordinance and Zoning amendments, and presented projects to the Planning Commission and City Council. She also assisted the City of South San Francisco with its General Plan update, Environmental Impact Report, Zoning Code Update, and Lindenville Specific Plan.
As Contract Principal Planner for Redwood City, she managed complex development applications including Harbor View Place, Rocketship Charter School, and several mixed-use and multi-family projects. As Acting Planning Manager for San Bruno, she served as project planner for the Tanforan Remodel, multiple housing developments, and assisted with grant programs and the San Bruno Grade Separation project.
PROJECT EXPERIENCE HIGHLIGHTS
» Tanforan Shopping Center Redevelopment Project Manager, San Bruno, CA » Lindenville Specific Plan Project Manager, South San Francisco, CA » East Side Innovation District Plan Strategic Advisor, San Carlos, CA » Northeast Industrial Specific Plan Strategic Advisor, San Carlos, CA » Wheeler Plaza Lead Planner, San Carlos, CA
» Alexandria Campus Development Lead Planner, San Carlos, CA » Concord Passages Mall Redevelopment Lead Planner, San Mateo, CA » Bay Meadows Specific Plan Implementation Project Manager, San Mateo, CA
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EDUCATION
B.A., Architecture,
University of California
Berkeley
M.I.A., Economic and
Political Development,
Urban and Social Policy,
Columbia University
MEMBERSHIPS
American Institute of
Certified Planners
American Planning
Association
Consortium for
Sustainable Urbanization,
Board Member
NICK HAMILTON, AICP
Public Policy Lead
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
Nick Hamilton is an urban development and policy professional bringing 15+ years of experience in leading plan development and launching programs to advance community equity, sustainability, and shared prosperity.
Recent long-range planning experience includes General Plan and Housing Element updates and municipal code updates to further Objective Design and Development Standards. Recent current planning experience includes coordinating local jurisdiction review of the redevelopment of former school sites into housing, high density Transit Oriented Development (TOD) projects, and associated CEQA (California Environmental Quality Act) environmental reviews. He has also lent his expertise in community engagement and outreach to initiatives for the cities of Newark, San Mateo, and San Bruno.
Nick brings a long track record establishing collaborative community revitalization initiatives in communities across the U.S. through his previous work for the Lincoln Institute of Land Policy, and as Director of Urban Policy at Columbia University’s The American Assembly. His architectural, urban design, and planning expertise was cultivated during his time at Davis Brody Bond, a nationally recognized architectural firm headquartered in New York.
Projects there included multiple overseas diplomatic facilities for the US Department of State, Columbia University Northwest Corner Building, and the Lenox Terrace Apartments superblock infill project. Nick has also taught graduate-level housing policy as an adjunct.
PROJECT EXPERIENCE HIGHLIGHTS
» Housing Element Updates: Pacifica, San Mateo
» Housing Program Design: Pacifica, Hillsborough, Rohnert Park » General Plan Updates: San Mateo, Pacifica
» West Valley Homelessness Services Feasibility Study: Campbell, Cupertino, Monte Sereno, Los Gatos, and Saratoga
» Objective Design & Development Standards: Brisbane, Newark, Piedmont, San Carlos, San Mateo, and Hillsborough.
» Housing and Public Facility Opportunities Study: San Bruno, CA » Major Housing Development Entitlement Review and CEQA Project Management: San Bruno
» Airport Land Use Compatibility Plan Zoning Updates: San Carlos » Harbor Industrial Area Specific Plan: Belmont
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EDUCATION
B.A., Sociology, California
State University of Fullerton
Dual Master’s Degrees in
Urban Planning and Public
Administration, University of
Southern California
MEMBERSHIPS
American Planning
Association
MONICA LY
Principal Planner/Planning Manager
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
Monica Ly has over 20 years of experience spanning government, non-profit, and private sectors, with the past decade focused on planning and housing.
Her experience includes supervising Planning and Code Enforcement divisions, managing complex development applications, overseeing current and long-range planning, and administering housing element programs.
As Principal Planner for the City of Lafayette, Monica provides counter service, plan checks, and processes a range of planning applications including SB 330, AB 2011, AB 130, density bonus projects, subdivisions, design review, and grading and tree permits. She also evaluated the City's General Plan, Municipal Code, Housing Element programs, and transportation projects for compliance with MTC's Transit-Oriented Communities (TOC) Policy.
For the City of Newark, Monica provides counter service, staff training, plan checks, design review, use permits, and zoning code amendments, including drafting ordinances for SB 9, SB 10, reasonable accommodations, and Objective Design Standards. She also supports the City of Rohnert Park with Housing Element implementation, including an ADU Amnesty Program.
As Planning Manager for the City of Foster City, Monica led the Planning and Code Enforcement Division, supervising staff and managing commercial and residential development applications. She played a key role in Housing Element implementation, development of Single-Family Objective Design Standards, and amendments to ADU and SB 9 ordinances.
Previously as Senior Planner for the City of San Rafael, Monica reviewed commercial and housing applications, prepared staff reports for the City Council and Planning Commission, compiled Housing Element and General Plan progress reports for HCD and OPR, and processed Use Permits, Environmental and Design Review Permits, and municipal code violations.
PROJECT EXPERIENCE HIGHLIGHTS
» Transit-Oriented Communities (TOC) Policy Evaluation, Lafayette » SB 330, AB 2011, AB 130, and Density Bonus Projects, Lafayette » Zoning Code Updates and Ordinance Drafting, Newark
» ADU Amnesty Program and AB 2533 Implementation, Rohnert Park » Single-Family Objective Design Standards, Foster City » Amendments to Sign, ADU and SB 9 Ordinances, Foster City » SB 2 Planning Grant ($160,000) and PLHA Grant ($643,646), Foster City » General Plan and Housing Element Progress Report APR, San Rafael
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EDUCATION
B.A., Geography, University
of Richmond
Advanced Certificate in
Transportation & Land Use
Planning, San Jose State
University
Master of Urban Planning,
San Jose State University
RALPH ROBINSON, AICP
Senior Planner
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
Ralph Robinson joined Good City in 2021. As Senior Planner, he works extensively with local communities on current development proposals—from initial conception through City review, CEQA compliance, and final public hearing. His current planning experience includes single-family and small multi-family projects, affordable and marketing rate housing developments of several hundred units, big box and small-scale retail, industrial and data center development, open space and trail dedications, quarry reclamation, and one million square foot plus life science laboratory and office buildings.
He has written and taken Zoning Code, General Plan and Housing Element updates from initial conception through public hearing and adoption to address conformance with changes to state law. Between his regular project work, Ralph also serves as an additional resource for assistant and associate level planners with our client cities and as a point of contact for the public. He has experience in San Bruno, Brisbane, Burlingame, San Mateo, San Carlos, Burlingame, Alameda, Portola Valley and Atherton.
Ralph received his master’s in urban planning at San Jose State University, where he was recognized with an APA (American Planning Association) Outstanding Planning Student Award. He achieved American Institute of Certified Planners (AICP) certification in 2024.
PROJECT EXPERIENCE HIGHLIGHTS
» Tanforan Redevelopment Project, San Bruno, CA
» Guadalupe Quarry Redevelopment Project, Brisbane, CA
» Sierra Point Towers and Sierra Point Hotel & Life Science Development, Brisbane, CA
» 1200-1340 Bayshore Highway, 12-acre Office + Life Science Redevelopment, Burlingame, CA
» Objective Design Standards, Newark, CA
» SB 9 Zoning Code Amendments, Atherton, Alameda and San Carlos, CA » Single and Multi-Family Entitlements, Subdivisions, Annexations, Zoning Code and General Plan Amendments
» Housing Element Update, Atherton, CA
Good City Company | Statement of Qualifications | City of Newark, On-Call Professional Planning and Housing Services 9 of 12 E. References
The following client references can speak to Good City's performance on planning and housing services at the scope and scale described in this RFQ. Additional references are available on request.
Town of Portola Valley
Sarah Cawrse, Planning and Building Director
[email protected] | (650) 851-1700 ext. 210
765 Portola Road, Portola Valley, CA 94028
Reference for on-call current planning staffing, design review of complex residential entitlements, and Planning Commission and Town Council presentations.
City of San Carlos
Al Savay, Community Development Director
[email protected] | (650) 802-4209
600 Elm Street, San Carlos, CA 94070
Reference for long-term on-call planning, complex development project management, and Housing Element work across the 2010, 2014, and 2022 cycles.
City of Pacifica
Samantha Updegrave, Community Development Director
[email protected] | (650) 738-7341
170 Santa Maria Avenue, Pacifica, CA 94044
Reference for the 6th-cycle Housing Element Update (Prime Consultant) and ongoing in-house planning staffing, including Housing Element Program Implementation.
City of Mountain View
Christian Murdock, Community Development Director
[email protected] | (650) 903-6306
500 Castro Street, Mountain View, CA 94041
Reference for on-call planning
F. Rate Schedule
Good City prides itself on being a cost-effective solution for public-sector agencies. Staff retain detailed timesheets and work efficiently to ensure the City receives the best value for the services provided. The rates below are Good City's 2026 standard hourly rates and apply to all Good City Company | Statement of Qualifications | City of Newark, On-Call Professional Planning and Housing Services 10 of 12 task orders authorized under this on-call. Subconsultant contracts, if any, are passed through at direct cost plus a ten percent oversight fee. Mileage is reimbursed at the IRS rate. Travel within 30 miles of Good City's Redwood City office is not billed; beyond 30 miles, travel is billed on an hourly basis at 50 percent of the listed rate. Rates are subject to adjustment January 1 of each year (typically a 3 to 7 percent increase).
Title 2026 Hourly Rate
Principal / Partner $280
Planning Director $250
Economic Development Director $250
Principal Planner / Planning Manager $215
Public Policy Lead $200
Economic Development Lead $200
Senior Planner / Project Manager $190
Senior Economic Development Planner $190
Housing Services Consultant $185
Associate Planner $155
Economic Development Associate $155
Assistant Planner $140
Planning Technician $115
Marketing Specialist / Graphic Designer $110
Administrative Specialist $100
Invoicing
Good City invoices monthly, in arrears, against approved task orders. Invoices include task-order identification, staff-level time detail (date, staff member, title, billing rate, hours, brief description of work), subtotals by task or phase where required, reimbursable expenses with receipts, and running budget status showing budget authorized, expended this period, expended to date, and remaining balance. Invoices will be sent to the Finance Department at 37101 Newark Boulevard, Newark, CA 94560 per the Agreement.
Cost Controls
Good City actively manages engagements to avoid cost surprises. We establish a written not-toexceed for each task order before beginning work, provide early written notice (typically at 75 percent of budget) when a task order is approaching its cap with a recommendation on whether to amend, narrow the scope, or pause work, staff assignments at the appropriate billing level so that Planning Technicians, Assistant Planners, and Associate Planners do the work suited to them while Senior Planners and Principals are deployed only where their judgment is needed, and avoid duplicative staffing and unnecessary meeting attendance.
Good City Company | Statement of Qualifications | City of Newark, On-Call Professional Planning and Housing Services 11 of 12 G. Standard Contractual Services Agreement
Good City Company has carefully reviewed the City of Newark's Standard Contractual Services Agreement (Attachment A to the RFQ), including the insurance requirements in Section 14.
Good City accepts the Agreement as drafted and takes no exceptions. We are prepared to execute the Agreement without requested modifications, redlines, or clarifying language.
Good City can meet all of the insurance requirements specified in Section 14 of the Agreement, including: Commercial General Liability of $2,000,000 per occurrence; Automobile Liability of $1,000,000 per accident; Employer's Liability of $1,000,000 per accident; and Errors and Omissions Liability of $1,000,000 per occurrence or claim and $2,000,000 aggregate. All policies are maintained with insurers holding an A.M. Best rating of A:VII or better. A current certificate of insurance and required endorsements (Additional Insured, Primary Coverage, Notice of Cancellation, Waiver of Subrogation) will be furnished upon contract award.
Good City will obtain and maintain a valid City of Newark Business License at all times during the performance of work under the contract.
H. Other Relevant Information
Why Good City for this On-Call
Five reasons set Good City apart from other planning consulting firms for this on-call scope. • Existing relationship with Newark. Good City staff already work in Newark City Hall and are currently completing the City's Objective Design Standards. We know the Newark Municipal Code, the workflow, the interdepartmental contacts, and the City's expectations.
There is no learning curve.
• Practitioners who understand local government. Our team includes former Community Development Directors, former Assistant City Managers, and former Planning Managers. Our guidance is rooted in hands-on experience, not theory alone. • Both program areas under one firm. Good City has built and runs both a planning practice and a housing practice in parallel, and the team that supports current planning is the same team that supports Housing Element implementation. That reduces handoffs and gives the Director a single point of accountability.
• Policy and projects grounded in practice. We develop policies, programs, conditions, and frameworks that cities can realistically implement, staff, and sustain. We know the adopted plan or certified Housing Element is only the start of the work. • Responsive and reliable. We return calls and emails within one business day. We show up prepared. We balance responsiveness to shifting needs with steady progress against established priorities. Our clients hire us back.
Good City Company | Statement of Qualifications | City of Newark, On-Call Professional Planning and Housing Services 12 of 12 Litigation and Conflicts of Interest
Good City Company has no past, pending, or threatened litigation related to the provision of professional services in the last five years, and has no contracts terminated for cause. Good City has no actual, apparent, direct, or indirect conflicts of interest related to the services described in the RFQ, and is not aware of any relationship that would constitute a conflict in serving the City of Newark. If any potential conflict is identified during the term of any resulting agreement, Good City will promptly disclose the matter to the City and propose an appropriate resolution.
SOQ Validity
This Statement of Qualifications shall remain valid and open for acceptance for a minimum of 120 days from the submittal deadline of May 21, 2026.
CITY OF NEWARK
ON-CALL
PROFESSIONAL
PLANNING SERVICES
Response To Request For Proposals
May 22, 2026
Prepared by
Table of Contents
A. Cover Letter 1
B. Staffing, Team Experience, Understanding of 2
Requested Services & Objectives
C. Experience Providing Similar Services 6
D. Resumes 11
E. References 11
F. Rate Schedule 12
G. Standard Contractual Services Agreement 12
Appendix: Resumes
Submitted by:
Kristy Wang, Principal
Proposal Contact
415.425.8460
[email protected]
Josh Abrams, Principal
Authorized Signatory
510.761.6001
[email protected]
May 22, 2026
Dear Mr. Interiano and Members of the Community Development Team, Community Planning Collaborative (CPC) is pleased to submit this proposal to assist the City of Newark with Planning Consulting Services.
For more than three decades, CPC has partnered with California cities and counties to integrate affordability, sustainability, resilience, and community well-being into local planning. We are excited to bring this expertise to support the City with new projects in housing policy and community outreach. We have truly enjoyed the opportunity to work with your team for the last five years on your Affordable Housing Workplan, Housing Element, and subsequent housing policy implementation efforts. We would love to build on that relationship and contribute further to your success in the coming years.
Support for local planning staff is at the foundation of our practice. From coordinating countywide Planning Collaboratives to crafting tailored policies and programs to meet local needs, we work with our partners to create plans, policies, and programs that are supported, efficient to administer, and durable, helping to reduce the workload for staff. Our team and network of experts work to tailor solutions that meet local needs as well as state requirements, market demands, and emerging issues.
As our firm’s name states, we are focused on collaborative planning, working with City staff at every step of a project to ensure alignment, efficiency, and responsiveness. We are also experts in participatory planning and known for delivering effective community engagement. We believe in the power of strategic design to convey ideas, transforming complex policy issues into easily understood language, graphics, webinars, and interactive tools.
CPC has the broad foundation in local and regional planning necessary to provide a range of services for the City of Newark. We are excited to partner with you and look forward to discussing this opportunity to contribute to your team’s and community’s success.
Very sincerely,
Kristy Wang, Principal
415.425.8460
[email protected]
Josh Abrams, Principal
510.761.6001
[email protected]
Newark On-Call Planning Services | Community Planning Collaborative 5.2026 2 B. Staffing, Team Experience,
Understanding of Requested Services
Community Planning Collaborative (CPC), formerly Baird + Driskell Community Planning, is known locally and nationally for developing and implementing planning policy and programs through inclusive participatory processes. For nearly 30 years, we have supported local governments, regional and state agencies, neighborhood groups, and nonprofits on strategic program development, housing policy and action, network collaboration, inclusive engagement, neighborhood and long-range planning, climate and sustainability, and organizational change.
All our work is infused with a highly effective approach to accessibility for staff and community members alike. We routinely translate technical information into understandable formats, creative tools, outreach plans, and programs to facilitate meaningful community dialogue and education. We strive to center the community experience every step of the way, offering a fresh perspective on policy and public outreach design. By collaborating closely with staff and community members, we facilitate both community-building and responsive and responsible solutions.
Our small, mission-driven team is collectively committed to participatory planning, and our extensive experience working with diverse communities is applied to every project. Staying small is intentional, so every project can include senior-level staff, ensuring timelines, deadlines, and exemplary final products are achieved. Our in-house Creative Director and design team provide quality assurance for all print and digital work to ensure exemplar deliverables and easy handoff.
Community Planning Collaborative participates in consultant benches and provides on-call services across several cities including Berkeley, Sacramento, San José, and Newark. We also serve San Mateo and Santa Clara County jurisdictions as the primary technical assistance provider for 21 Elements and the Santa Clara County Planning Collaborative, where we connect local staff with regional programs, tools for state law adoption, and cross-jurisdictional efforts that reduce budget and capacity costs for everyone.
We see bench consulting services as a valuable opportunity to build long-lasting partnerships with staff. We have worked with Alameda County agencies, cities, nonprofits, and community-based organizations for years building relationships with staff, partners, and communities. We make a point to center these relationships across projects, focusing on how staff capacity and the local community context shape the process and goals of our shared work.
Newark On-Call Planning Services | Community Planning Collaborative 5.2026 3 Service Areas & Qualifications
CPC would be happy to assist with efforts under Service Area B. Housing Element Programs.
The diversity of possible projects requires a team that can adapt quickly to the needs of City staff, the requests of elected bodies, and input from the community. We are confident that CPC’s experience in project management, stakeholder collaboration, housing, long-range planning, affordability, policy, and process facilitation will allow us to hit the ground running.
Federal & State Housing Laws
We are experts in translating housing law into easy-to-use tools for jurisdictions. We have led informational webinars with almost 500 participants from throughout the state, written guidance documents, and worked one-on-one with local staff to understand and implement new laws. Our resources break down dense, confusing legislation into simple checklists and action steps. • ABAG Legal Tools. For the past five years, we have been the lead technical assistance provider for new housing laws for the Association of Bay Area Governments (ABAG), designing state law support services and resources from the ground up. We have created tools and guidance for state law on ADUs, replacement units, CEQA, and much more.
Affordable Housing Financing & Development
CPC is known nationally for our work on housing affordability. We have contributed to inclusionary policies across the country in New York, Minneapolis, St. Paul, Denver, and Seattle, and locally in jurisdictions as diverse as Salinas, South San Francisco, and San Mateo County. We pioneered a multi-jurisdiction, collaborative approach to inclusionary studies in the Bay Area, and led the creation of game changing tools like the Inclusionary Housing Calculator. We work with partners to provide on-call support for housing finance and development. We monitor funding opportunities and trends and can advise the City on prospects for additional financial resources.
Principal Kristy Wang is also a former affordable housing developer with over a decade of experience in development at BRIDGE Housing and connections throughout the industry. • Affordable Housing Finance Trainings for 21 Elements & SCC Planning Collaborative. CPC partnered with a subconsultant on a series of trainings for jurisdiction staff exploring core principles and current trends in affordable housing finance. Topics included development, funding, policy frameworks, alternative models, and perspectives from developers. This effort included on-call support for specific local projects.
State & Local Grants, CDBG/HOME Programs
The CPC team has longstanding experience and relationships with state, regional, and local housing agencies, including the California Department of Housing and Community Development (HCD), the Metropolitan Transportation Commission (MTC)/Association of Bay Area Governments (ABAG)/Bay Area Housing Finance Authority (BAHFA), Alameda County Housing and Community Development Department, and philanthropic organizations operating in the Bay Area.
Newark On-Call Planning Services | Community Planning Collaborative 5.2026 4 • Bakersfield’s Affordable Housing Strategy & Trust Fund. In Bakersfield, we developed the City’s Affordable Housing Strategy & Trust Fund. We designed and implemented a multilingual engagement process, facilitated stakeholder conversations, developed a new ADU program, and provided guidance for establishing an Affordable Housing Trust Fund. Critically, we helped staff act quickly on a funding opportunity, resulting in a $3 million state grant. • SCC Consolidated Plan Community Engagement. CPC led community engagement for Urban Santa Clara County’s 2025-2030 Consolidated Plan, engaging the public, stakeholders, and service providers in identifying priorities for the use of County CDBG and HOME funds. • Foundation Grants. CPC has procured philanthropic support for various entrepreneurial and collaborative efforts, including the Napa Sonoma ADU Center, the San Mateo County ADU Resource Center, and multi-jurisdiction studies in support of inclusionary housing.
Project Management, Communication & Schedules for On-Call Services Our highly experienced project leads keep workplans, meetings, and communication clear and consistent. We regularly communicate timelines, priorities, and expectations both within our team and with the client, so everyone has the information they need to get the work done well and on time. Responsiveness is a core professional value. We listen to what’s needed and adapt. We shift gears, redirect, and adjust scope to remain focused on what’s most important as situations and needs evolve. Our commitment to clarity and organization makes us very comfortable switching between scales, formats, and timelines.
• Newark On-Call Housing Services. Since 2020, CPC has provided on-call housing technical assistance support to the City of Newark, including developing the Affordable Housing Workplan, the 2023-2031 Housing Element update, an update to the city’s inclusionary housing ordinance, a new local preference policy, and anti-displacement and tenant protection programs. These efforts have included community engagement, public information resources, staff tools, state law compliance and communication with CA HCD staff, and the development of housing program goals, policies, and objectives. • San José On-Call Services. CPC supports San José across a variety of projects from Housing Element outreach to facilitation of community conversations. One such project was facilitating customer input to inform program offerings by San José Clean Energy. CPC designed and implemented an engagement program that included an online survey and focus group sessions. Both the survey and the focus groups were in English, Spanish and Vietnamese.
Public Meetings, Presenting & Writing
We are expert communicators, with decades of experience in crafting presentations and facilitating conversations for public meetings and writing for a variety of audiences from elected bodies to the public. We operate on the principle that productive conversations require sharing information in accessible, understandable formats, so presentations, reports, guides, and other materials are written and designed with the target audience in mind.
Newark On-Call Planning Services | Community Planning Collaborative 5.2026 5 • San Mateo County Planning Commissioner Trainings. Since 2019 CPC has partnered with San Mateo County’s Home for All program to lead countywide planning commissioner trainings. CPC staff present on complex planning topics with easy-to-understand language, visuals, and supplementary materials. These subject area deep dives are designed and written to provide both experienced and new commissioners with the foundational knowledge they need to make informed local planning decisions. Training topics have included inclusionary housing policy, last mile transit, climate resilience, new housing laws, and more.
Housing Policy & Implementation
We have written dozens of certified housing elements; award-winning policy and guidance reports; and targeted analyses of short-term rentals, tenant displacement, ADUs, affordable housing overlay zones, and inclusionary ordinances. We have strong working relationships with national experts in nearly every aspect of housing policy and practice. We produce high-quality materials that respond to local needs. We have helped jurisdictions satisfy commitments made in their Housing Elements on topics such as Fair Housing, nonprofit partnerships, and rezoning. • Mountain View Housing Element Implementation. CPC is currently supporting the City in developing two ambitious housing policy and program initiatives as part of their housing element implementation process: a Community Ownership Action Plan and a Low- and Middle-Income Homeownership Strategy.
• Oakland Housing Authority Affordable Housing Overlay. CPC worked with the Oakland Housing Authority to identify a package of incentives to provide more affordable housing on OHA sites. Focused on feasibility, we developed an overlay zoning plan setting guidelines and parameters to meet their needs. While the city did not ultimately adopt the overlay, we helped OHA prioritize sites most likely to redevelop (with the state density bonus) for an RFP.
Staffing
Our small but mighty team combines a strong technical background in housing, economic analysis, and sustainability with a unique strength in participatory planning, as well as extensive experience partnering with cities and counties on public process and facilitation efforts. We are visionaries and data analysts, artists and computer whizzes. We share a passion for a collaborative approach to planning.
Kristy Wang will serve as the Principal-in-Charge and main point of contact. Josh Abrams, David Driskell, and Brandi Campbell Wood will act as Advising Principals, lending leadership and specialized expertise to specific projects. If the City prefers another principal as the primary point of contact, we are of course happy to accommodate. Bowen Close, Creative Director, will ensure that public information materials and staff tools are visually engaging and meet accessibility standards. Kate Didech, Project Manager, and Josh Ellsworth, Senior Associate, are also available to support project needs. Additional team members may be assigned to specific projects based on relevant experience and expertise. Detailed resumes are included in Appendix 1.
Newark On-Call Planning Services | Community Planning Collaborative 5.2026 6 C. Experience Providing Similar Services
City of Newark Housing Planning Services
City Newark, 2020 - Ongoing
Since 2020, CPC has provided housing planning and
program implementation services to the City of
Newark, helping to develop its 2023-2031 Housing
Element, providing on-call support for planning
entitlement projects, and generally supporting the
City’s affordable housing program efforts, policy
development, and regional planning efforts.
CPC managed Newark’s 2023-2031 Housing
Element (certified in December 2023), including:
• A community engagement plan that ensured
broad inclusion, especially hard to reach groups
and special needs populations, and launching a
Housing Element update website
• Housing needs data and constraints analysis for
the preservation, protection, or production of
housing across income levels within the city
• The sites inventory section of the Housing Element
• Development of goals, policies, programs, and objectives to ensure compliance with State law and an effective response to the identified housing needs, constraints and key priorities • Drafting and revising the Housing Element, Communicating with HCD staff, presenting to the Planning Commission and City Council for review, overseeing adoption and certification CPC also supported Newark’s Affordable Housing Work Plan, including:
• NOFAs to identify development partners and a BMR program administrator • An inclusionary housing policy feasibility analysis and associated outreach to support the adoption of an updated inclusionary housing ordinance
• Development of a feasible and fair-housing-compliant local preference policy for Newark residents and workers to receive priority in new affordable housing • Tenant protection policies to support Newark’s anti-displacement goals • Guidance on affordable housing sites acquisition strategies and providing development negotiation and transaction support
• A public-facing housing website and related public information materials.
Newark On-Call Planning Services | Community Planning Collaborative 5.2026 7 Mountain View Community Ownership Action Plan
City of Mountain View, 2024 - Ongoing
Community Planning Collaborative is working with the City of Mountain View’s Housing Department to develop a Community Ownership Action Plan (COAP). Development of a COAP was identified as a high priority for the City in its Housing Element due to the loss of around 1,000 rent-stabilized homes over the preceding decade and concerns that more homes would be lost.
The COAP is focused on helping grassroots tenant organizations acquire and preserve homes permanently. Adoption of the plan will launch a $75,000 technical assistance grant program and a $4 million flexible loan pool for community ownership projects.
CPC conducted research, interviewed stakeholders, and partnered with city staff to draft the plan as well as the NOFA and Underwriting Guidelines. CPC also facilitated an Advisory Committee of emerging community-based developers such as the Mountain View Community Land Trust (MVCLT), housing advocacy groups, and others, who helped guide the process and shape the plan.
Key Aspects of Report
• Vision and guiding principles
• Definitions of community-owned housing and its importance • Ingredients for success
• Five-year action plan
Newark On-Call Planning Services | Community Planning Collaborative 5.2026 8 East Palo Alto ADU Ordinance & Engagement Program
City of East Palo Alto, 2023 - 2025
In 2023 the City of East Palo Alto brought on Community Planning Collaborative to support the implementation of an Accessory Dwelling Unit policy and program commitments made in the City’s Housing Element.
CPC worked with Goldfarb & Lipman to draft
an ADU ordinance that both aligned with state
housing law and furthered East Palo Alto’s
housing affordability goals. The CPC team
reviewed the City’s existing regulations, new
state law frameworks, regional best practices,
and new affordability strategies to create a
well-organized, goal-oriented ordinance for the
City. CPC also co-authored the City’s staff
report to assist with ordinance approval and
created presentation materials for both the
City Council and the Planning Commission. The
ordinance was later approved by City Council
and certified by HCD.
To support implementation of these new ADU
regulations, CPC worked closely with local staff
to design an ADU program framework that
would further both ADU development and
housing affordability. We worked with staff to
assess capacity constraints and opportunities,
and made recommendations for process
improvements. We also produced an ADU
Incentives Memo providing recommendations tailored to local capacity and needs, and we partnered with the nonprofit groups Hello Housing and the East Palo Alto Community Alliance Neighborhood Development Organization (EPACANDO) to assess support strategies for East Palo Alto’s low-income and otherwise marginalized communities Finally, CPC designed a robust outreach initiative to share information on the City’s new ADU program with residents. We created an ADU Education Handout and an ADU Application Worksheet in both English and Spanish to help residents easily find and understand the new ADU rules and opportunities. We partnered again with both EPACANDO and City staff to develop an informational webinar (in both English and Spanish) designed to bring ADU education, resources, and technical support to East Palo Alto’s diverse communities.
Newark On-Call Planning Services | Community Planning Collaborative 5.2026 9 Santa Clara County Planning Collaborative
Cities Association of Santa Clara Counties, 2019 - Ongoing CPC has facilitated the Santa Clara County Planning
Collaborative (SCCPC) since its 2019 inception. The
Collaborative is a shared effort to advance housing policy and action among all 16 jurisdictions in the County, focused on implementation of Housing Element policies and programs.
From 2021 through 2023 SCCPC focused on Housing Element updates and state law compliance, including inclusive
community outreach through Let’s Talk Housing, a multilingual engagement process. CPC also provided state-required analyses of housing needs, guidance for affirmatively furthering fair housing (AFFH), and trainings and work sessions focused on state requirements.
In 2024 SCCPC turned to implementation of policies and programs across jurisdictions. CPC continues to serve as the primary facilitator of this work, partnering with jurisdiction staff to identify priority programs, needed resources, and opportunities for efficiency.
Recent Housing Element policy and program implementation work has included:
• Santa Clara County ADU, a shared ADU public information platform • A cross-jurisdictional Grand Nexus & Feasibility Study • A series of Affordable Housing Finance Workshops
• Let’s Talk Housing, a suite of tools for developing anti-displacement programs • Work groups on SB 79, below-market rate housing, and plan check streamlining This implementation support also included a year-long work group on Missing Middle Housing.
Building on a regional middle housing work group that CPC facilitated for ABAG’s RHTA program, SCCPC’s work group was designed to support jurisdictions looking to adopt policies, programs, and practices that encourage
housing that is affordable to
middle income households as
well as more diverse housing
types. Over five workshops staff
explored how to identify and
define local middle housing
goals, strategies for middle
housing types and middle
income housing, trends in the
middle housing market, and a
framework for creating a local
middle housing program.
Newark On-Call Planning Services | Community Planning Collaborative 5.2026 10 Bay Area Regional Housing Technical Assistance
& New State Law Implementation
Association of Bay Area Governments, 2020 - 2026
When the Association of Bay Area
Governments (ABAG) received $23 million in
technical assistance funding from the State
of California, they engaged Community
Planning Collaborative to help strategize
how best to apply it for maximum impact.
From formulation of the regional strategy to
designing and delivering key aspects of the
program, CPC has worked hand-in-hand
with ABAG staff to provide an
unprecedented level of regional technical
support and collaboration among the 109
jurisdictions in the nine-county region.
Building on the successful model of 21
Elements, CPC worked with ABAG staff to
fund and facilitate creation of county-level
planning collaboratives across the region to
deliver tailored technical assistance and
provide a platform for sub-regional learning,
sharing and action. The funding also
delivered nearly $11 million in local grants and has supported the development of a rich array of tools, templates and work groups—many of which have been developed and delivered by the CPC team and our partners.
A key aspect of this ongoing work is support for Housing Elements. We consistently work closely with HCD staff to address technical support requests from local jurisdictions and share key information on developments in compliance and reporting. We have created tools such as a Housing Element RFP template; PowerPoint templates and fact sheets to support local staff in explaining new state requirements to their councils and communities; and sample ordinances and legal guidance for implementation of recent state laws.
All the resources we created are found on the program website and technical assistance resource library, which were built as part of the project. This work was awarded a 2023 Award of Excellence from the California Chapter of the American Planning Association.
Newark On-Call Planning Services | Community Planning Collaborative 5.2026 11 D. Resumes
See Appendix 1 for Resumes (for pagination and ease of review).
E. References
City of San José, CA
Santa Clara County Planning Collaborative, On-Call Planning Services, additional projects Kristen Clements, Former Housing Policy & Planning Division Manager, City of San José Current Director of Policy & Advocacy, Housing Trust of Silicon Valley [email protected], 408.703.3837 x308
Association of Bay Area Governments, CA
Bay Area Regional Housing Technical Assistance & New State Law Implementation Heather Peters, Principal Regional Housing Planner, BAHFA Strategic Initiatives, ABAG-MTC [email protected], 310.699.2485
City of Mountain View, CA
Community Ownership Action Plan, Low- and Middle-Income Homeownership Strategy Wayne Chen, Housing Director, City of Mountain View
[email protected], 510.220.0995
Newark On-Call Planning Services | Community Planning Collaborative 5.2026 12 F. Rate Schedule
Personnel Job Title 2026 Hourly Rate
Josh Abrams Advising Principal $290
David Driskell Advising Principal $290
Kristy Wang Principal in Charge $265
Brandi Campbell Wood Advising Principal $255
Bowen Close Creative Director, Senior Project Manager $195 Kate Didech Project Manager $185
Sam Dolgoff Project Manager $185
Rachel Ozer-Bearson Project Manager $180
Josh Ellsworth Data Analyst, Senior Associate Planner $165 Emily Robbins Senior Associate Planner $165
Abbie Tuning Senior Associate Planner $165
Gina Sarti Design & Policy Associate $155
Subcontractor management fee: 10% |Direct cost fee: 5% |Annual hourly rate increase: 3% G. Standard Contract
Overall, the standard contractual services agreement looks acceptable to CPC. We would like to flag the following proposed amendments for discussion:
Section 14.C: Minimum Limits of Insurance
• General Liability: We request adjustment of the limits to $1MM per occurrence and $2MM in aggregate. (We do carry $1MM umbrella coverage, which effectively increases our limits to $2MM/$3MM.)
• Errors and Omissions Liability: We request adjustment of the limits to $1MM per occurrence and $1MM in aggregate.
Section 14.F: Wasting Policies
We request that this language be replaced with the following:
No policy required by this Section 4 shall include a “wasting” policy limit (i.e. limit that is eroded by the cost of defense), with the exception of Errors & Omissions and Employer’s Liability coverage.
Section 16: Indemnification and Duty to Defend
We would like to discuss this section further. We are generally happy to indemnify for any errors or mistakes that we make but are not comfortable indemnifying for errors that our clients make.
Appendix: Resumes
I
Josh Abrams
Principal
A certified mediator and conflict coach, Josh has decades of experience facilitating complex and charged community conversations. Through nimble facilitation, attention to process, and an ability to translate complex technical information into everyday language, he finds solutions to challenging problems. He has taught mediation, community engagement, and dispute resolution in many settings. In some of his projects, like the San Francisco Mission Action Project and the San José Mobile Home Park Closure Ordinance Amendment Process, participants could barely sit in the room together when they started and reached consensus by the end.
Josh serves as the Principal-in-Charge for ABAG’s Regional Housing Technical Assistance New State Law Implementation work, guiding local jurisdiction staff across the nine-county Bay Area region in navigating complex legal frameworks and nuanced implementation options. He is also the lead Principal for 21 Elements, a collaborative effort of the 21 jurisdictions in San Mateo County, and he has frequently managed planning implementation projects for the City of San José as an on-call service provider.
Josh is passionate about affordable housing, environmental justice, and sustainability. A frequent speaker on the topic, he is a national Accessory Dwelling Unit expert and has pioneered a suite of tools for homeowners and jurisdictions that has been shown to increase housing production.
Josh has served on the board of directors of the Northern California Land Trust for over a decade and wrote an article for the Journal of the American Planning Association entitled “The Zoning Dispute Whisperer: Adding mediation to the planner’s toolkit.”
Education
• Master of City and Regional Planning, Cornell University • Bachelor of Arts, Biology and Environmental Studies, Carleton College Professional Experience
• Planner, Moore Iacofano Goltsman, Inc., Berkeley, CA
• Principal, Baird + Driskell Community Planning, Ithaca, NY I
David Driskell
Principal
For over 30 years, David has worked to ensure that those affected by decisions help inform and shape them. In addition to co-founding Community Planning Collaborative and leading a global action research initiative focused on youth engagement in community development, he served for eight years as Boulder, CO’s Executive Director of Planning, Housing and Sustainability, overseeing energy and climate initiatives as well as long-range planning, affordable housing, development review, and redevelopment. He later served as Seattle, WA’s Deputy Director of Planning and Community Development, helping build a new department focused on equitable development and integrated crossdepartment planning and action.
At CPC, David serves as Principal-in-Charge for the Santa Clara County Planning Collaborative, a joint housing and planning effort of the 16 jurisdictions in the County. He has also led projects for ABAG’s Regional Housing Technical Assistance program, facilitating a Missing Middle Housing Work Group and guiding development of award-winning outreach and engagement materials.
David has taught classes on participatory planning and action research at Cornell, Stanford, and UC Berkeley; serves on the national board for ICLEI-USA; was a founding member of the Carbon Neutral Cities Alliance; and is a lead author for the Urban Climate Change Research Network’s Third Assessment Report on Climate Change and Cities. He also authored Creating Better Cities with Children and Youth, led training programs across North America, Europe, the Middle East, South Asia and East Africa, and served as UNESCO Chair for Growing Up in Cities at Cornell University.
Education
• Master of City Planning, Massachusetts Institute of Technology • Public Affairs Fellowship, Coro Foundation (San Francisco) • Bachelor of Arts, Urban Studies, Stanford University
Professional Experience
• Deputy Director, Planning and Community Development, City of Seattle • Executive Director, Planning, Housing and Sustainability, City of Boulder • UNESCO Chair for Growing Up in Cities, Cornell University • Founder and Managing Editor, MIG Communications
II
Kristy Wang
Principal
Kristy Wang has more than 20 years of experience in housing policy and planning, land use, community planning, and affordable housing development.
At CPC, her portfolio spans a range of projects — from supporting local governments on housing policy, affordable housing, and community engagement to research and writing for nonprofits and foundations. Kristy brings deep knowledge of housing and planning policy in the San Francisco Bay Area as well as project management skills and facilitation expertise.
Kristy regularly works with jurisdictions large and small on housing policy analysis and implementation, including with the jurisdictions of Newark, San José, Mountain View, and Marin County. She has managed projects and developed tools for 21 Elements and the Santa Clara County Planning Collaborative including the Missing Middle Housing Work Group and a Grand Nexus & Feasibility Study in each county.
As SPUR’s community planning policy director for seven years, Kristy led the organization’s work in community planning and housing and co-authored several housing reports as part of SPUR’s Regional Strategy, including SPUR’s anti-displacement agenda. She previously worked for BRIDGE Housing Corporation, developing more than 1,000 new and rehabilitated affordable housing units and 100,000 square feet of mixed-use space.
Kristy currently serves on the board of Greenbelt Alliance and the board of directors for the San Francisco Downtown Revitalization and Economic Recovery Financing District. Kristy has also developed and taught courses in planning, urban development and affordable housing at Stanford University and San Francisco State University.
Education
• Master of City Planning, Massachusetts Institute of Technology • Master of Science in Real Estate Development, Massachusetts Institute of Technology
• Bachelor of Arts, Architecture (Urban Studies concentration), Yale University Professional Experience
• Community Planning Policy Director, SPUR
• Project Manager, BRIDGE Housing Corporation
III
Brandi Campbell Wood
Principal & ADU Programs Director
Brandi has nearly two decades of professional planning experience across the non-profit, local government, and consultant sectors. She has led numerous projects in public information, community outreach and engagement, process design and management, and housing and policy program implementation.
Recent projects include Alameda County ADU Resource Center, Mother Lode ADU, 21 Elements Let’s Talk Housing and Equity Advisory Group, the ABAG/MTC Housing Planning Technical Assistance Program, and Welcome Home! Housing in Our Community Tools for Engagement.
Brandi offers a diversity of skills across disciplines with a background that includes environmental and community-based work. Her path to planning grew out of a passion to help others improve their access and outcomes, largely inspired by the experiences of her family. Her grandparents were migrant farm workers in the San Joaquín Valley, where much of her family still lives today. She enjoys all facets of a project, from working closely with clients and managing complex teams to graphic design and communicating technical information so that it is accessible to everyone.
Prior to joining the firm, Brandi worked as the Chief of Staff for the Office of Mayor Arreguín in Berkeley, where she led all housing and sustainability efforts including the Mayor’s Housing Task Force, Housing Action Plan, Small Sites Program, Tenant Opportunity to Purchase legislation and Vision 2050, a longrange green infrastructure implementation plan informed by the Climate Action Plan. She also worked as the Program and Development Manager for Roots of Success, an environmental literacy and work-readiness curriculum for the hardest to employ.
Education
• Master of Urban & Regional Planning, Portland State University • Bachelor of Science in Environmental Studies, San Francisco State Univ.
Previous Professional Experience
• Senior Planner, Baird + Driskell Community Planning
• Chief of Staff, Office of Mayor Arreguín, City of Berkeley, Berkeley, CA • Program and Development Manager, Roots of Success, Berkeley, CA • Coordinator, SoMa EcoDistrict, Portland, OR
• Researcher, Green Connections Program, City of San Francisco IV
Bowen Close
Creative Director, Senior Project Manager
Bowen is a planner, project manager, graphic designer, and web developer specializing in land use, sustainability, and regional planning. She has more than 20 years of experience supporting agencies, small businesses, non-profit organizations, and higher education with communications programs, program and policy development, and strategic planning.
At CPC, Bowen manages the production of visual and interactive communications products, including the design of printed materials and web tools. She excels at developing tools for both professionals and the public to navigate and understand complex policies. She also manages projects, working with clients and coordinating project timelines and production.
Her recent design and public information work includes Alameda County ADU Resource Center, SCCPC’s ADU Public Information Tools, SL-CLEAR Clean Energy & Air Roadmap, Mother Lode ADU, and Welcome Home! Housing in Our Community Tools for Engagement. Bowen is an experienced project manager, facilitating the development of ADU technical assistance guides for jurisdictions in the State of Colorado, and ADU public outreach and stakeholder engagement for the City of Upland and El Dorado County.
Bowen’s training and background have focused on interdisciplinary solutions to environmental and social issues, and she has training in green building, Human-Centered Design, non-profit administration, and food systems.
Education
• Master of Planning, University of Southern California • Certificate in Sustainable Cities, University of Southern California • Bachelor of Arts, Environmental Analysis – Policy, Pomona College Professional Experience
• Senior Associate Planner, Baird + Driskell Community Planning, Berkeley, CA
• Owner, Bowen Close Communications, Seattle, WA/Portland, OR • Communications Director, REAP Food Group, Madison, WI • Assistant Director, Sustainability, Pomona College, Claremont, CA • Project Associate, Moore Iacofano Goltsman, Pasadena, CA.
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Kate Didech
Project Manager
Kate is an attorney and urban planner who has worked in both capacities for local governments in the San Francisco Bay Area. Kate leverages her experience to make regulations that impact the built environment more comprehensible, navigable, and actionable. At CPC, Kate’s work includes managing and delivering MTC-ABAG’s technical assistance on new state housing laws to help local governments translate legislation into clear policies, practical tools, and defensible implementation practices.
Prior to joining CPC, Kate was the VP of Public Sector at Symbium, where she developed online tools to help homeowners understand if an ADU is feasible on their property, business owners determine where their business may be located, and planners conduct plan checks. Kate’s experience also includes litigating cases to promote economic and social justice at Santa Clara County Counsel’s Office, planning parks and open spaces for the San Francisco Recreation and Park Department, launching a web application that visualized maximum buildout potential while at a startup spun out of Google[X], and supporting California cities and counties in updating zoning regulations and drafting long-range plans while at Dyett & Bhatia Urban and Regional Planners.
Kate earned her law degree from Georgetown University Law Center, a certification in landscape architecture from UC Berkeley Extension, and a bachelor’s degree from Stanford University.
Education
• Juris Doctor, Georgetown University Law Center
• Certificate in Landscape Architecture, UC Berkeley Extension • Bachelor of Arts in English and Psychology, Stanford University Professional Experience
• Vice President of Public Sector, Symbium
• Board of Directors, Next City
• Fellow, CodeX: The Stanford Center for Legal Informatics • Associate, Dyett & Bhatia
• Urban Planning Consultant, Flux Factory
• Planning Intern, Parks and Recreation, City & County of San Francisco • Deputy County Counsel, County of Santa Clara
• Associate Attorney, Howard Rice.
VI
Josh Ellsworth
Senior Associate Planner, Data Specialist
Josh is a planner and GIS specialist with ten years of professional experience in the consulting and nonprofit sectors, and a master’s degree in urban and regional planning. His areas of expertise and interest include research and writing, mapping, data management, GIS and spatial analysis, and converting complex data into graphics and narratives that are easily accessible to a variety of audiences. Telling stories through maps and data is at the core of his work.
Josh is the data lead for the 21 Elements Collaborative. In partnership with an economic modeling consulting firm, he developed the sites scenario analysis, which involved modeling and testing over 200 different land use change scenarios for jurisdictions in San Mateo County to understand their impacts on market housing production. Josh has also contributed to multiple ADU projects including Humboldt ADU and Bakersfield Affordable ADU, and has provided GIS mapping and analysis support for Housing Element updates.
As an avid cyclist, Josh is firmly committed to cultivating people-centric communities through engagement, smart land use decisions, investments in parks, trails, and open space, and prioritizing multi-modal transportation. He believes that maps provide a unique opportunity to connect with stakeholders and community members. Before joining Community Planning Collaborative, Josh was an associate planner at Eisen | Letunic, a transportation, environmental and urban planning firm based in Berkeley, CA, and a planning and special projects associate at the High Line Canal Conservancy, a nonprofit organization leading planning and management of a 71-mile urban greenway in Denver, CO.
Education
• Master of Urban and Regional Planning, University of Colorado, Denver • Bachelor of Arts, Political Science and Environmental Studies, University of Vermont
Professional Experience
• Associate Planner, Eisen | Letunic, Berkeley, CA
• Planning and Special Projects Associate, High Line Canal Conservancy, Denver, CO
• Assistant Planner, Clarion Associates, Denver, CO
RESOLUTION NO.
RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY
OF NEWARK APPROVING CONTRACTUAL SERVICES
AGREEMENTS WITH URBAN PLANNING PARTNERS,
GOOD CITY COMPANY, AND COMMUNITY PLANNING
COLLABORATIVE CONSULTANTS FOR ON CALL
PROFESSIONAL PLANNING SERVICES AND
AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO ENTER INTO THE
SAID AGREEMENTS
WHEREAS, the Community Development Department issued Requests for Qualifications for On-call Professional Planning Services; and WHEREAS, a total of eleven statements of qualifications were received and evaluated by staff based on the quality and completeness of submissions, experience with engagements of similar scope and complexity, satisfaction of previous clients, and proposed rate schedules; and
WHEREAS, based on staff’s evaluation, Urban Planning Partners, Good City Company and Community Planning Collaborative were determined to be the most qualified firms to provide On-call Professional Planning Services; and WHEREAS, the cost for Professional Planning Services would be funded through a variety of funding sources, including developer reimbursement agreements, housing fund, community maintenance fund or the Planning Division consultant services account.
NOW THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the City Council of the City of Newark hereby authorizes the City Manager to executed Contractual Services Agreements with Urban Planning Partners, Good City Company and Community Planning Collaborative, each in an amount not to exceed $500,000, in a form approved by the City Attorney.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that any expenditures under the above approved agreements shall be subject to available appropriations and approved task orders.
Consulting Services Agreement between
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CONSULTING SERVICES AGREEMENT BETWEEN
THE CITY OF NEWARK
AND
___________________(Consultant)
FOR PLANNING SERVICES
This Agreement for consulting services (“Agreement”) is made by and between the City of Newark, a municipal corporation, (“City”) and _____, a _______ (corporation / limited liability company / sole proprietor), with offices located at ________________, (“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 __6/30/2028_____________, 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 Five Hundred Thousand Dollars ($500,000), 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 Agreement at the time and in the manner set forth Consulting Services Agreement between
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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 Consulting Services Agreement between
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30 days from the receipt of an invoice that complies with all of the requirements above to pay Consultant.
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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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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B Commercial or Business
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
$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
edition), Code 1 (any auto). No
endorsement shall be attached
limiting the coverage.
C Workers’ Compensation
(WC) and Employers
Liability (EL)
Required for all contractors
with employees
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
D Professional Liability/Errors
& Omissions
Includes endorsements of
contractual liability
$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
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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
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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), with the exception of the Professional Liability/Errors & Omissions coverage.
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”) of every nature arising out of or in connection 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 sole negligence or willful misconduct of City.
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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 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.
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7.1 Governing Law. The laws of the State of California shall govern this Agreement.
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.
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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 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.
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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 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.
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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.
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 ______________ ("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:
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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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The Parties have executed this Agreement as of the Effective Date.
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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Item D. 4.
DATE 07/09/2026
TO Honorable Mayor and City Council Members
FROM Michael Coulom, Housing Policy and Programs Manager SUBJECT Adopt a Resolution Authorizing the City Manager to Execute the Annual CDBG Agreement with Alameda County for FY 2026-2027 and approving a budget appropriation
SUMMARY AND RECOMMENDATION
The City received a Fiscal Year 2026-2027 Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) award in the amount of $196,598.00. Of those funds, HUD requires that $48,435.00 be allocated to the Alameda County minor home repairs program. Staff recommends that the remainder of the balance, $148,163.00, be used for jurisdictional improvements and general program administration. The jurisdictional improvement and general administration funds would be used on a variety of parks, such as Civic Center Park, Mayhews Landing Park, and Birch Grove Park. The improvements would include resurfacing a basketball court, repairing sidewalks and upgrading sidewalk curb ramps for ADA accessibility, and installing park benches.
Staff recommends that the City Council, by resolution, authorize the City Manager to execute an agreement with Alameda County to participate in the Alameda County Urban County Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) Program for the Fiscal Year 2026-2027 and approve a budget appropriation (see Attachment 1: Draft Resolution).
BACKGROUND
Each year the City of Newark receives funding under the United States Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) Program. This grant provides funding for activities benefiting low- and moderate-income persons, including public works projects, planning studies, and housing rehabilitation and repair.
Newark's funds are disbursed through Alameda County. The County oversees Newark's use of the funds in order to ensure that all appropriate federal government requirements are met. This arrangement is established and governed each year by a pair of agreements, one between Alameda County and HUD, and one between the City and Alameda County. A copy of the draft agreement between the City and Alameda County is included as Attachment 2 to this staff report. By approving the draft resolution, the City Council will authorize the City Manager to execute the agreement between the City of Newark and Alameda County in a form approved by the City Attorney, thereby continuing the City's participation in the CDBG program.
DISCUSSION/ANALYSIS
The Community Development Advisory Committee (CDAC) met on June 24, 2026 to review the intended purpose of CDBG funds for the Fiscal Year 2026-2027 (see Attachment 3: CDAC Staff Report). All five committee members who were present at the meeting voted to recommend that the City Council allocate the anticipated Jurisdiction Improvement Project funds to the Citywide ADA Compliance Improvements.
The Jurisdiction Improvement Project would address ADA compliance needs at City-owned parks, facilities, and parking lots consistent with the City's Disabled Access Transition Plan. The scope of work would include improvements to Civic Center Park, Mayhews Landing Park, and Birch Grove Park. The repairs would include pathway and sidewalk repairs and other exterior surface improvements. These improvements would provide accessibility benefits for the entire community.
Many of the projects approved for Fiscal Year 2025-2026 at Community Center Park and Mayhews Landing Park were able to be completed under the City’s annual slurry seal and repaving program contract. As a result, $189,026.00 remains available to the City for expenditure by June 30, 2027. By combining funding from Fiscal Years 25-26 and 26-27 the City will have $289,855.00 for jurisdiction improvements.
The County would reserve $48,435 in FY 26 funds for administration of the Minor Home Repair program. The Alameda County Healthy Homes Program is responsible for administering the City's Minor Home Repairs allocation of CDBG dollars. The Program accepts applications from income-qualifying senior homeowners on a rolling basis as funds remain available. The Program provides homeowners with grants of up to three thousand dollars for minor home improvements, such as replacement of a water heater or minor plumbing work. The City advertises the program on its housing.newarkca.gov webpage, the Community Development Department's webpage, and via print and digital materials distributed via the Recreation and Community Services Department and Senior Center. As per reporting by the Alameda County Housing and Community Development Department, three households received a minor home repair grant for the fiscal year July 1, 2025 through June 2026. All grantees were very low-income households, making less than fifty percent of the area median income (up to $59,400.00 for a one-person household, or $67,900.00 for a two-person household).
FISCAL IMPACT
The proposed ADA improvements are not currently associated with a specific Capital The proposed ADA improvements are not currently associated with a specific Capital Improvement Program (CIP) project number and are therefore not reflected in the adopted FY 2026–2028 Biennial Budget and 5-Year Capital Improvement Plan. A budget appropriation under the Housing and Community Development Fund (Fund 214) is requested to authorize expenditure of the awarded funds.
The project will be fully funded by Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) funds, with no General Fund impact. Of the total FY 2026–2027 CDBG allocation of $196,598.00, $148,163.00 is designated for ADA-related capital improvements, including accessibility upgrades to park pathways and public facilities. The remaining $48,435 is allocated to the Alameda County Minor Home Repairs Program.
Upon approval, staff will assign an internal capital project code under Fund 214 for tracking and reporting purposes. All eligible costs will be reimbursed by Alameda County, subject to HUD requirements. CDBG funds may be expended through June 30, 2028, with potential extensions upon written County approval.
STRATEGIC PRIORITY AREA
Foster a Safe and Healthy Community
Modernize Public Facilities and Infrastructure
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
1. Draft Resolution
2. Draft FY 26 CDBG Agreement
3. CDAC Staff Report
4. CDAC Staff Presentation
ATTACHMENT 1
RESOLUTION No. _____
RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF NEWARK
AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO EXECUTE AN
AGREEMENT WITH ALAMEDA COUNTY FOR PARTICIPATION IN
THE ALAMEDA COUNTY URBAN COUNTY COMMUNITY
DEVELOPMENT BLOCK GRANT (CDBG) PROGRAM FOR FISCAL
YEAR 2026–2027 AND AUTHORIZING A BUDGET
APPROPRIATION IN THE HOUSING & COMMUNITY
DEVELOPMENT FUND
WHEREAS, the City of Newark is eligible for an entitlement of Community Development Block Grant funds (CDBG) based on its participation in the Alameda County Urban County; and
WHEREAS, the County has allocated $196,598 in CDBG to the City based on the City’s participation in the Urban County; and
WHEREAS, the County retains $48,435 of the City’s allocation providing for Minor Home Repair Program, which will be administered by the Alameda County Healthy Homes Department; and
WHEREAS, the City will retain the remaining $148,163 funds to use towards jurisdictional improvements and administrative costs; and WHEREAS, the funding retained by the City will be adjusted for Jurisdictional Improvement projects as recommended by the CDAC; and
WHEREAS, the activities of the City under the Agreement with the County shall be governed by the conditions of the Grant Agreement between the County and the United States Department of Housing and Urban Development; and WHEREAS, the City’s proposed projects are CDBG-eligible in accordance with HUD regulations and the conditions of the CDBG Grant Agreement.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the City Council of the City of Newark that the City Manager of the City of Newark is hereby authorized to execute an agreement with Alameda County for participation in the Alameda County Urban County Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) Program for Fiscal Year 2026-2027 in a form approved by the City Attorney.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the City Council authorizes a total appropriation of $196,598 in Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) funds to the Housing and Community Fund as follows:
ATTACHMENT 1
FR: 214.90.092.920.4793 Federal Grants & Awards $196,598 TO: 214.90.092.920.6221 Accessibility Upgrades $196,598 Procurement Contract No. 30389
0 AGREEMENT BY AND BETWEEN
CITY OF NEWARK
AND
THE COUNTY OF ALAMEDA
THIS SUBRECIPIENT AGREEMENT is made and entered into this 1st day of July 2026, by and between the CITY OF NEWARK, municipal corporation located within Alameda County, (hereinafter referred to as the "CITY"), and the COUNTY OF ALAMEDA, a body corporate and politic of the State of California, (hereinafter referred to as the "COUNTY"), and
WHEREAS, the COUNTY will enter into a Grant Agreement with the United States Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD), for a Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) under the Housing and Community Act of 1974, said funds to be used for Community Development Block Grant Programs and its eligible activities; and
WHEREAS the CITY and the COUNTY have entered into a Cooperative Agreement to form, along with other cities the Alameda County Urban County (the “Urban County”) to qualify for CDBG funds, funded by HUD; and
WHEREAS, the CITY is eligible for an entitlement of CDBG funds based on its participation in the Alameda County Urban County; and
WHEREAS, the COUNTY has allocated CDBG funds to the CITY based on the CITY’s participation in the Urban County; and
WHEREAS, the activities of the CITY under this Agreement with the COUNTY shall be governed by the conditions of the Grant Agreement between the COUNTY and the United States Department of Housing and Urban Development; and
WHEREAS, the parties desire that the COUNTY retain that portion of the CITY’s allocation providing for Minor Home Repair Program, which will be administered by Alameda County Healthy Homes Department; and WHEREAS, the Parties have reviewed CITY’s proposed projects and have determined that the projects are CDBG-eligible projects in accordance with HUD regulations and the conditions of the CDBG Grant Agreement;
NOW THEREFORE, FOR AND IN CONSIDERATION OF THE PROMISES HEREINAFTER MADE, COUNTY AND CITY DO MUTUALLY AGREE AS FOLLOWS:
A. STATEMENT OF WORK AND COMPENSATION
1. CITY shall perform or arrange for the performance of the work under this Agreement in the manner and time provided herein and in accordance with: the budget; the scope of work and any specifications and drawings; and all related documents and provisions attached hereto as Exhibit A and incorporated herein by reference.
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1 2. The maximum amount of fiscal year 2026 CDBG funds allocated to CITY pursuant to this Agreement to perform the work described in Exhibit A in the amount of one hundred ninety-six thousand five hundred ninety-eight ($196,598) in CDBG entitlement funds. Of this amount, the COUNTY will retain forty-eight thousand four hundred thirty-five dollars ($48,435) to reimburse the COUNTY for its services in providing minor home repair services set forth in Exhibit A. In the event that HUD reduces the Urban County CDBG allocation, the CITY's allocation will be reduced proportionately.
B. COMMENCEMENT AND COMPLETION REQUIREMENTS
1. This Agreement shall start on July 1, 2026, and be in effect until June 30, 2028, or until all fiscal year 2026 Urban County CDBG funds allocated to CITY are disbursed to and expended by CITY, or for the duration of any regulatory agreement or contract executed in conjunction with a project financed with fiscal year 2026 CDBG funds, or when all of the contract terms have been completed, whichever shall first occur.
2. It shall be the responsibility of the CITY to coordinate and schedule the work to be performed so that commencement and completion will take place in accordance with the provisions of this Agreement. The COUNTY may extend the time for completion of the work to be performed under this Agreement in writing, if it determines that delay in the progress of work is not attributable to the negligence of the CITY and that such delay was due to causes beyond the control of the CITY, and if such extension will not cause the COUNTY to be out of compliance with CDBG rules and regulations for timely commitment and expenditure of funds.
3. Any time extension granted to the CITY to enable the CITY to complete the work shall not constitute a waiver of rights the COUNTY may have under this Agreement.
4. Should the CITY not complete the work by the scheduled date or by an extended date, granted by the COUNTY in writing, pursuant to previously stated conditions, the COUNTY shall be released from all conditions of this Agreement.
5. Upon completion of performance under this Agreement and a determination of final costs, CITY shall submit to the COUNTY a certificate of completion for construction projects and a requisition for final payment for service projects in a timely manner, unless otherwise provided in this Agreement.
6. As a part of this Agreement, CITY will provide the COUNTY with the Certificate(s) of Insurance as outlined in Exhibit B.
C. SUBCONTRACTS
1. Any subcontract funding under this Agreement shall be submitted to COUNTY for review and approval prior to its execution.
2. In the event subcontractor is a private non-profit or neighborhood-based non-profit organization, or a local development or small business investment corporation, contractor is required to comply with the procurement procedures of the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) at Title 2 of the Code of Federal Regulations, Part 200 (2 CFR Part 200) (incorporated herein by reference) for the procurement of supplies Procurement Contract No. 30389
2 and services in connection with activities funded under this Agreement.
3. Any subcontract funded under this Agreement shall be subject to the terms and conditions of this Agreement. Contractor shall inform COUNTY in writing of any subcontracts entered into with these funds, the amount, the scope of work, any other information the COUNTY may from time to time require.
D. BUDGET
1. Any requested modification to the Budget attached to this Agreement and incorporated as part of this Agreement, shall be reviewed and approved by the Alameda County Housing Director on behalf of the COUNTY. Any budget modifications require the prior written approval of Alameda County Housing Director on behalf of the COUNTY. Budget modifications shall not alter: 1) The basic scope of services (Exhibit A) required to be performed under this Agreement; 2) the time period for the services to be performed under this Agreement; and, 3) the total amount of the authorized budget of this Agreement (Exhibit A), subject to future amendments as approved by the Alameda County Housing Director. Any of the cost categories shown in the Agreement Budget, except administration, may be exceeded by ten percent of the indicated figure, provided that the total approved amount of allowable costs is not exceeded and stays under the 15% Urban County Public Services cap.
2. CITY’s expenditure of FY26 funds will be monitored on a project-by-project basis, rather than by the Urban County as a whole. CITY projects that do not spend down funds in any single quarter must provide a written explanation to COUNTY as to why the project is stalled/delayed and when it is expected that the project will start to expend funds.
E. RECORDS AND REPORTS
1. All original documents prepared by CITY in connection with the work to be performed under this Agreement shall be the property of the COUNTY.
2. CITY's records shall be made available for review by the COUNTY prior to the release of funds. CITY shall be responsible for maintaining all records pertaining to this Agreement, including subcontracts and expenditures, and all other financial and property records in conformance with 2 CFR Part 200.
3. Records must be kept accurate and up-to-date. Failure of CITY to comply with this provision could result in termination of this Agreement or CITY's repayment of funds previously awarded under this Agreement.
F. PROGRAM MONITORING AND EVALUATION
1. CITY shall be monitored and evaluated in terms of its effectiveness and timely compliance with the provisions of this Agreement, HUD regulations, and conditions of the Grant Agreement between the COUNTY and HUD, and the effective and efficient achievement of the Program Objectives.
2. CITY shall undertake continuous quantitative and qualitative evaluation of the scope of services as specified in this Agreement and shall make quarterly written reports to COUNTY.
3. The quarterly written reports shall be submitted in the format approved and distributed by the Procurement Contract No. 30389
3 COUNTY.
4. The quarterly report shall be due on the fifteenth day of the month immediately following the report quarter, except for the end of the program year report which is due within thirty days.
5. COUNTY shall have ultimate responsibility for project monitoring oversight and evaluation, to assist CITY in complying with the scope and contents of this Agreement, and to provide management information which will assist the COUNT's policy and decision-making and managers.
6. CITY shall follow audit requirements of the Single Audit Act and 2 CFR Part 200.
G. AUDIT REPORT
1. In addition to the reporting requirements listed in Section VI (Program Reporting and Evaluation), the CITY shall commission an independent auditing firm to prepare and file with the CITY an annual audit report for each year during the term of this Agreement. The CITY’s failure to submit the audit report may result in the termination of the Agreement.
2. The audit report is to be submitted to the COUNTY by March 30th of each year during the term of this Agreement. The audit report should state that an audit was made in accordance with the provisions of 2 CFR Part 200. The CITY will use the audit report to determine whether:
i. The financial statements of the CITY present fairly its financial position and the results of its operations in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles. ii. The CITY has (i) an internal control structure to provide reasonable assurance that the CITY is managing Federal awards in compliance with applicable laws and regulations, and (ii) controls that ensure compliance with laws and regulations that could have material impact in the CITY’s financial statements.
iii. The CITY has complied with laws and regulations for the CDBG Program that may have a direct and material effect on the CITY’s financial statements. iv. The CITY shall also submit any internal control monitoring (or audit) conducted during the term of this Agreement to the COUNTY. The CITY shall require Providers with which the CITY contracts in connection with this Agreement to meet the same audit requirements set forth in this Section VI (D).
H. PROGRAM INCOME
1. Program income shall be recorded as part of the financial transactions of the grant program and disbursed in accordance with 2 CFR Part 200.
2. Program income received by CITY shall be returned to COUNTY for future application to CITY projects.
3. Program income from Urban County program activities undertaken by or within CITY which thereafter terminates its participation in the Urban County shall continue to be program income of the COUNTY.
COUNTY may transfer the program income to CITY, upon its termination of Urban County participation, Procurement Contract No. 30389
4 provided that CITY has become an entitlement grantee and agrees to use the program income in its own CDBG entitlement program.
I. UNIFORM ADMINISTRATIVE REQUIREMENTS
1. CITY shall comply with Uniform Administrative Requirements as described in Federal Regulations, Section 570.502 as applicable to governmental entities.
2. CITY shall comply with Executive Order 13166 to improve access to services for persons with Limited English Proficiency (LEP) including developing a Language Access Plan.
J. RELIGIOUS ACTIVITY PROHIBITION
CITY may not engage in inherently religious activities, such as worship, religious instruction, or proselytizing, as a part of the program or services funded by this Agreement.
K. REVERSION OF ASSETS
1. Upon the expiration of this Agreement, CITY shall transfer to COUNTY any CDBG funds on hand at time of expiration and any accounts receivable attributable to the use of CDBG funds.
2. Real property in excess of $25,000, obtained in whole or in part with CDBG funds must be used to meet one of the national objectives for a minimum of ten years after the expiration of this Agreement or disposed of in a manner that results in COUNTY being reimbursed at fair market value less value attributable to non-CDBG expenditures.
L. OTHER PROGRAM REQUIREMENTS
1. CITY certifies that it will carry out each activity in compliance with all Federal laws and regulations described in 24 CFR, Part 570, Sub-part K (570.600-570.612) and related to a) Non-discrimination, b) Fair Housing, c) Labor Standards, d) Environmental Standards, e) National Flood Insurance Program, f) Relocation and Acquisition, g) Employment and Contracting Opportunities, h) Lead-based paint, i) Use of Debarred, Suspended or Ineligible Contractors or Sub-recipients, j) Uniform Administrative Requirements and Cost Principals, k) Conflict of Interest, and l) Displacement.
2. Activities and programs under this Agreement shall be governed by the policies and procedures of the Alameda County Urban County or as directed by the COUNTY as grantee in order to ensure that compliance with all applicable laws and regulations.
K. TERMINATION OF THIS AGREEMENT
COUNTY may terminate this Agreement in whole or in part immediately for cause, which shall include as example but not as a limitation:
1. Failure, for any reason, of CITY to fulfill in a timely and proper manner its obligations under this Agreement, including compliance with CITY, State and Federal laws and regulations and applicable directives;
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5 2. Failure to meet the performance standards contained in other sections of this Agreement;
3. Improper use or reporting of funds provided under this Agreement; and
4. Suspension or termination by HUD of the grant to the COUNTY under which Agreement is made, or the portion thereof delegated by this Agreement.
Any and all notices, writings, correspondences, etc., as required by this Agreement shall be directed to the CITY and COUNTY as follows:
CITY COUNTY
City Manager Housing Director
City of Newark Alameda County HCD
37101 Newark Blvd 224 W. Winton Avenue, Room 108
Newark CA, 94560 Hayward, CA 94544
M. HOLD HARMLESS/INDEMNIFICATION
To the fullest extent permitted by law, CITY shall hold harmless, defend and indemnify the COUNTY, its Board of Supervisors, officers, employees and agents (collectively “Indemnitees”) from and against any and all claims, losses, damages, liabilities or expenses, including reasonable attorney fees, incurred in the defense thereof, for the death or injury to any person or persons (including employees of CITY or COUNTY) or damage of any property (including property of CITY or COUNTY) which arises out of or is in any way connected with performance of this agreement (collectively “Liabilities”) except where such Liabilities are proximately caused solely by the negligence or willful misconduct of any Indemnitee.
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6 IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the parties hereto have executed this Agreement as of the day and year first above written.
COUNTY OF ALAMEDA CITY OF NEWARK
By: _______________________________ By: ______________________________ President of the Board of Supervisors David Benoun
City Manager
Date: ______________________________ Date:_____________________________ Approved as to form by: Approved as to form by:
Andrea L. Weddle, Interim County Counsel
By: _______________________________ By: ______________________________ Kathleen Flynn,
Deputy County Counsel City Attorney
Date: _____________________________
By signing above, signatory warrants and represents that he/she executed this Agreement in his/her authorized capacity and that by his/her signature on this Agreement, he/she or the entity upon behalf of which he/she acted, executed this Agreement.
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7 AGREEMENT BY AND BETWEEN
CITY OF NEWARK
AND
THE COUNTY OF ALAMEDA
EXHIBIT A
03L – Sidewalks $140,363
14A – Rehabilitation of Single Unit Residential
Minor Home Repair Program that promotes the maintenance of homes for the benefit of low-income Alameda County residents. County will retain funds allocated by City for services to be performed by Alameda County Healthy Homes.
$48,435
21A – Administration
$7,800 to be used in ADA Curb Cut program $7,800
TOTAL CITY OF NEWARK $196,598
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8 EXHIBIT A1
ALAMEDA COUNTY HOUSING AND COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT
AND
CITY OF NEWARK
CFDA number:
■□ CDBG 14.218
CFDA Title: Community Development Block Grants/Entitlement Funds Name of Federal Agency: Housing and Community Development Department (HUD) Subrecipient Unique Entity Identification: 021116418
Federal Award Date of award to HCD by HUD:
Federal Award Identification Number: B26 -UC-06-0001
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9 EXHIBIT C
COUNTY OF ALAMEDA MINIMUM INSURANCE REQUIREMENTS
Without limiting any other obligation or liability under this Agreement, the County, at its sole cost and expense, shall secure and keep in force during the entire term of the Agreement or longer, as may be specified below, the following minimum insurance coverage, limits and endorsements. The County reserves the right to modify these requirements, including limits, based on the nature of the risk, prior experience, insurer, coverage, or other special circumstances. If the contractor maintains broader coverage and/or higher limits than the minimums shown below, the County requires and shall be entitled to the broader coverage and/or the higher limits maintained by the Contractor. Any available insurance proceeds in excess of the specified minimum limits of insurance and coverage shall be available to the County.
TYPE OF INSURANCE COVERAGES MINIMUM LIMITS
A Commercial General Liability
Premises Liability; Products and Completed Operations; Contractual Liability; Personal Injury and Advertising Liability
$1,000,000 per occurrence (CSL)
Bodily Injury and Property Damage
B Commercial or Business Automobile Liability
All owned vehicles hired or leased vehicles, non-owned, borrowed and permissive uses.
Personal Automobile Liability when extended to cover your business is acceptable for individual contractors with no transportation or hauling related activities $1,000,000 per occurrence (CSL)
Any Auto or Hired and Non-Owned Autos
Bodily Injury and Property Damage
C Workers’ Compensation (WC) and Employers Liability (EL) As required by State of California
WC: Statutory Limits
EL: No less than $1,000,000 per accident for bodily injury or disease D Endorsements and Conditions:
1. ADDITIONAL INSURED: County of Alameda, its Board of Supervisors, the individual members thereof, and all County officers, agents, employees, volunteers, and representatives are to be covered as additional insureds on the CGL policy with respect to liability arising out of work or operations performed by or on behalf of the Contractor including materials, parts, or equipment furnished in connection with such work or operations. General liability coverage can be provided in the form of an endorsement to the Contractor’s insurance (at least as broad as ISO Form CG 20 10 11 85 or if not available, through the addition of both CG 20 10, CG 20 26, CG 20 33, or CG 20 38; and CG 20 37 if a later edition is used). Auto policy shall contain or be endorsed to contain additional insured coverage for the County.
2. DURATION OF COVERAGE: All required insurance shall be maintained during the entire term of the Agreement. In addition, Insurance policies and coverage(s) written on a claims-made basis shall be maintained and evidence of insurance must be provided during the entire term of the Agreement and for at least five (5) years following the later of termination of the Agreement 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. If coverage is cancelled or non-renewed, and not replaced with another claims-made policy form with a Retroactive Date prior to the contract effective date, the Contractor must purchase “extended reporting” coverage for a minimum of five (5) years after completion of work.
3. REDUCTION OR LIMIT OF OBLIGATION: All insurance policies, including excess and umbrella insurance policies, shall be primary and noncontributory coverage at least as broad as ISO CG 20 10 04 13 as respects the County, its officers, officials, employees, or volunteers. Any insurance or self-insurance maintained by the County, its officers, officials, employees, or volunteers shall be excess of the Contractor’ insurance and shall not contribute with it. Pursuant to the provisions of this Agreement insurance effected or procured by the Contractor shall not reduce or limit Contractor’s contractual obligation to indemnify and defend the Indemnified Parties.
4. INSURER FINANCIAL RATING: Insurance shall be maintained through an insurer with an A.M. Best Rating of no less than A: VII or equivalent, shall be admitted to the State of California unless otherwise acceptable by Risk Management, and with deductible amounts acceptable to the County. Acceptance of Contractor’s insurance by County shall not relieve or decrease the liability of Contractor hereunder.
Self-insured retentions must be declared and approved. Any deductible or self-insured retention amount or other similar obligation under the policies shall be the sole responsibility of the Contractor. The policy language shall provide or be endorsed to provide, that the self –insured retention may be satisfied by either the named insured or County.
5. SUBCONTRACTORS: Contractor shall include all subcontractors as an insured (covered party) under its policies or shall verify that the subcontractor, under its own policies and endorsements, has complied with the insurance requirements in this Agreement, including this Exhibit.
6. JOINT VENTURES: If Contractor is an association, partnership or other joint business venture, required insurance shall be provided by one of the following methods:
– Separate insurance policies issued for each individual entity, with each entity included as a “Named Insured” (covered party), or at minimum named as an “Additional Insured” on the other’s policies. Coverage shall be at least as broad as in the ISO Forms named above.
– Joint insurance program with the association, partnership or other joint business venture included as a “Named Insured”.
7. CANCELLATION OF INSURANCE: Each insurance policy required above shall provide that coverage shall not be cancelled, except with notice of cancellation provided to the County in accordance with policy terms and conditions.
8. CERTIFICATE OF INSURANCE: Before commencing operations under this Agreement, Contractor shall provide Certificate(s) of insurance and applicable insurance endorsements as set forth in the provisions of this Agreement and this Exhibit C, in forms satisfactory to County, evidencing that all required insurance coverage is in effect. However, failure to obtain the required documents prior to the work beginning shall not waive the Contactor’s obligation to provide them. The County reserves the right to require the Contractor to provide complete, certified copies of all required insurance policies, including endorsements required by these specifications, at any time.
Certificate C-1 Page 1 of 1 Form 2001-1 (Rev. 03/31/20)
City of Newark MEMO
DATE: June 24, 2026
TO: Community Development Advisory Committee
FROM: Michael Coulom, Housing Policy and Programs Manager SUBJECT: Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) Status Report FY 26/27 Newark receives Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) funds as part of the Alameda County Urban County. These are federal funds provided through the US Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) to jurisdictions with a population of 50,000 or more. To qualify for funds, Newark and other smaller Alameda County cities have formed an entity (the “Urban County”) that is large enough to qualify for funds. The Urban County receives funds each year as determined by Congress’s allocation to the CDBG program and a federal formula for dividing the overall funding between qualifying communities. The total funds received by the Urban County are then allocated between member jurisdictions using a formula that considers overall population, poverty levels and similar factors.
Newark’s CDBG funds for the past 10 fiscal years are shown in the table below, with an estimate shown for next fiscal year. The table also shows their distribution among three categories of uses, which are discussed further below: jurisdiction improvement projects, housing rehabilitation, and general administration. The funds are distributed among the categories based on a formula.
Fiscal Year Total funds General
Administration
Housing
Rehabilitation
Jurisdiction
Improvement
2017-18 $165,509 $7,800 $40,459 $117,250
2018-19 $188,600 $7,800 $46,383 $134,417
2019-20 $188,600 $7,800 $46,383 $134,417
2020-2021 $193,557 $7,800 $47,655 $138,103
2021-2022 $261,639 $7,800 $50,299 $203,540
2022-2023 $193,557 $7,800 $47,655 $138,103
2023-2024 $322,906 $7,800 $51,884 $263,222
2024-2025 $202,079 $7,800 $49,846 $144,451
2025-2026* $237,920* $7,800 $49,894 $141,692
2026-2027** $196,598** $7,800 $48,435 $140,363
*Includes an additional $39,534 in program income.
**Anticipated amount for the fiscal year
General Administration
The City expects to use all of its administration fund allocations.
Housing Rehabilitation
The Housing Rehabilitation program funds minor home repairs. The minor home repair program provides funds for smaller projects, such as replacing water heaters. As per the reports received from Alameda County Housing and Community Development Department and attached to this memo, in FY2024-2025 eight minor home repairs were completed. The new FY25/26 report from the County Department of Housing and Community Development office is also attached, showing three completed home repairs through May 29, 2026.
Funds for this program are allocated each year automatically as part of the City’s CDBG funds. In addition, in past years when there are long waiting lists, or there are no qualifying capital improvement projects, Newark has provided some additional funding through its jurisdiction improvement program funds and $7,800 in general administration funds. The table below shows, for each year, the budget for this program and the number of minor home repair projects completed.
Fiscal Year Formula Funds Additional
funds
Total Funds Minor Home
Repair Projects
Completed*
2016-2017 $38,340 $0 $38,340 16
2017-2018 $40,459 $0 $40,459 7
2018-2019 $46,383 $0 $46,383 5
2019-2020 $46,383 $0 $46,383 11
2020-2021 $47,655 $0 $47,655 4
2021-2022 $50,299 $0 $50,299 12
2022-2023 $50,842 $0 $50,842 5
2023-2024 $51,884 $0 $51,884 15
2024-2025 $49,846 $0 $49,846 8
2025-2026 $38,340 $0 $38,340 3*
* Data reflects Minor Home Repairs completed through May 29, 2026.
Full data for FY25/26 is not yet available.
Capital Projects Pool Program
The Capital Projects Pool program offers a pool of funds for CDBG capital projects including community facilities, rental rehabilitation, new construction of affordable housing, and homeowner rehabilitation.
These funds are available to jurisdictions that have a need for additional capital project funds beyond what is allocated through the entitlement process and received through program income. The County has not yet disclosed the availability of funds in the Capital Projects Pool program. It is anticipated that any available funds will be identified in the fall of 2026.
Year Completed Project ID Year Built Date Complete Project Amount Property Type # DU AMI 2025 HC-33988 1966 9/10/2025 $ 5,000.00 SFR 1 0-35%
2025 HC-34081 1981 7/23/2025 $ 3,000.00 Twnhse-PUD 1 0-35% 2025 HC-34144 1960 9/8/2025 $ 2,500.00 SFR 1 '<=50%
Exhibit 1: Minor Home Completion Report for Fiscal Year 2025-2026 Data provided by Alameda County through May 29, 2026
City of Newark MEMO
DATE: June 24, 2026
TO: Community Development Advisory Committee
FROM: Michael Coulom, Housing Policy and Programs Manager SUBJECT: Recommendations for 2026-27 Jurisdiction Improvement Project Funds
Background/Discussion- The City of Newark’s allotment of Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) funds for the 2026-27 fiscal year is anticipated to be equal to last year’s amount. Every year, the CDAC meets to consider the amount of funds allocated to the City and how to spend those funds on jurisdictional improvements. The City expects to receive approximately $140,363 in Jurisdiction Improvement Program (JIP) funds for Fiscal Year 2026-2027.
Policies and Guidelines for the use of Jurisdiction Improvement Program Funds – The US Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) requires JIP funds be used for projects that benefit primarily low- and moderate-income households, senior residents, or disabled residents. The City must provide proof of this both when applying for and after completing a project. In the past, Newark’s preference has been to use JIP funds for capital improvement projects instead of service projects. Capital improvement projects provide infrastructure with long-term benefits to residents and Newark receives a relatively small amount of CDBG funds, therefore spending these funds on capital projects helps to maximize their benefit.
Recommendations for use of 2026-27 Jurisdiction Improvement Program Funds - The City was able to incorporate many projects approved for FY 2025-26 into the scope of work of other City contracts, meaning $149,492 remains available for expenditure before June 30, 2027, in addition to $140,363 available for FY 2026-2027. Staff recommends that the combined $289,534 in JIP funds be allocated to Citywide ADA Compliance Improvements. This larger project would address ADA compliance needs at City-owned parks, facilities, and parking lots as identified in the City’s Disabled Access Transition Plan.
The scope of work could include ADA parking accessibility, pathway and sidewalk repairs, curb ramp installations and upgrades, and other exterior surface improvements. These improvements would provide accessibility benefits for the entire community. Specifically, the City anticipates spending the combined JIP funds on repairing pathways in Mayhews Landing Park, Birch Grove Park and Civic Center Park, with potential for improvements at Lakeshore Park and/or Community Center Park if sufficient funds are available. Repairs would include sidewalks, installing new curb ramps, and upgrading existing curb ramps.
Action – Staff recommend the Community Development Advisory Committee recommend that the City Council allocate the FY2026/2027 JIP funds, in the amount of $140,363, to Citywide ADA Compliance Improvements. The Committee’s recommendations will be presented to the City Council at its meeting on July 9, 2026.
Community Development
Advisory Commission
June 24, 2026
CDBG FY2026/2027
Funding Recommendations
It is our mission to serve and partner with our community to continually enhance the quality of life of everyone in Newark Community Development Advisory Committee Meeting:
June 24, 2026
CDBG FY2026/2027 Funding Recommendations
Committee Meeting to:
• Accept the CDBG Status Report for Fiscal Year 2026-2027 • Make recommendations for Fiscal Year 2026-2027 funding Agenda
3 1. Introductions
2. CDBG Status Report
3. Jurisdiction Improvements
4. Proposed Improvements
5. Staff Recommendation
6. Questions
Introductions
4 City of Newark
Michael Coulom, Housing Policy and Programs Manager
Art Interiano, Deputy Community Development Director
Community Development Block Grants
5 • Newark is part of the Urban County to receive US Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) Community Development Block Grants (CDBG). • The Alameda County Department of Housing and Community Development administers CDBG for Urban County jurisdictions.
• The City uses CDBG funds to address the needs of lower-income community members and areas.
• The City is issued funds annually for the following program areas:
Jurisdiction Improvement Projects (JIP)
Housing Rehabilitation
General Administration
CDBG Status FY26-27 Status Report
6 Fiscal Year Total funds General Admin. Housing Rehab. JIPs 2017-18 $165,509 $7,800 $40,459 $117,250
2018-19 $188,600 $7,800 $46,383 $134,417
2019-20 $188,600 $7,800 $46,383 $134,417
2020-2021 $193,557 $7,800 $47,655 $138,103
2021-2022 $261,639 $7,800 $50,299 $203,540
2022-2023 $193,557 $7,800 $47,655 $138,103
2023-2024 $322,906 $7,800 $51,884 $263,222
2024-2025 $202,079 $7,800 $49,846 $144,451
2025-2026* $237,920* $7,800 $49,894 $141,692
2026-2027** $196,598** $7,800 $48,435 $140,363
10-Year CDBG Funding History
* Includes an additional $39,534 in anticipated program income. ** Anticipated amount for Fiscal Year 2026-2027.
CDBG Status FY26-27 Status Report
7 Fiscal Year Total Funds Completed
Projects
2016-2017 $38,340 16
2017-2018 $40,459 7
2018-2019 $46,383 5
2019-2020 $46,383 11
2020-2021 $47,655 4
2021-2022 $50,299 12
2022-2023 $50,842 5
2023-2024 $51,884 15
2024-2025 $49,846 8
2025-2026 $38,340 3
10-Year Housing Rehabilitation History
The Alameda County Department of
Housing and Community
Development implements the Minor
Home Repair (MHR) program.
Low-income residents at least 62
years of age may apply for up to
$3,000 in minor home repairs.
The County leads program outreach,
with support at housing.newarkca.gov
and at City facilities.
Jurisdiction Improvement Funds
8 • The City elects how to spend its Jurisdiction Improvement Project (JIP) funds. • Funds must address the needs of low-income households and/or areas. • Historically, Newark has used funds to support compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) at city-wide parks, facilities, and parking lots. • Funds must be spent within two years (e.g. by June 30, 2028) • Projects anticipated for last year (Fiscal Year 2025-2026) were able to be completed as part of other City contracts.
Mayhews Landing Park- Pathway Repair
Community Center Park- Pathway Repair
• A combined $289,855 from FY 25/26 and 26/27 is available for expenditure.
Completed Project: Mayhews Landing Park
9 AC Park Repair
Locations to Address
Tripping Hazards
Park Pathway Before
Completed Project: Mayhews Landing Park
10 Park Pathway After
Park Pathway Before
Completed Project: Community Center Park
11 Park Pathway Before
Completed Project: Community Center Park
12 Park Pathway Before Park Pathway After
Recommended JIPs for FY26/27 Work
13 1. Civic Center Park: Resurface and improve basketball court (FY 25/26 holdover)
2. Mayhews Landing Park: Reconstruct curb ramps and repair sidewalks
3. Birch Grove Park: Reconstruct curb ramps and upgrade tennis court seating Subject to further project scoping:
• Lakeshore Park: Remove tripping hazards, e.g. grind and overlay pathways • Community Center Park: Remove tripping hazards, e.g. patch, pave and seal coat pathways
Civic Center Park- Basketball Court
14 Scope of Work:
• Patch pave/dig outs
• Spray weeds
• Crack seal
• Place new slurry seal
• Restripe (high school
dimensions)
• Install new basketball posts,
backboards, and rims
• Replace bench and garbage
can
Civic Center Park- Basketball Court
15 Mayhews Landing Park- Ramps and Sidewalks
16 Upgrade curb ramps, repair
sidewalk, evaluate crosswalk
Scope of Work:
• Upgrade ramps, including
new ADA curb ramps
• Repair sidewalk
• Evaluate installing
crosswalks and other longterm improvements
17 Mayhews Landing Park- Ramps and Sidewalks
Upgrade curb ramps.
Level sidewalk and
remove tripping hazards
Birch Grove Park- Ramps and Seating
18 Scope of Work:
• Upgrade ramps, including
new ADA curb ramps
• Install new tennis court
seating
Upgrade curb ramps, install
new seating
Birch Grove Park- Ramps and Seating
19 Upgrade curb ramps within
parking area.
Upgrade seating area.
Community Center and Lakeshore Parks
20 Community Center Park Lakeshore Park
Grind and overlay, patch
pave, slurry seal
Upgrade decomposed
granite path to concrete
asphalt
Potential Community Center Park Project
21 Potential Scope of Work:
• Remove tripping hazards
• Grind and overlay
• Patch pave
• Slurry seal
Potential Lakeshore Park Project
22 Potential Scope of Work:
Replace decomposed granite path
with concrete asphalt path
Responding to Previous CDAC Comments
23 Minor Home Repair Advertising and Outreach
• Moving forward, advertising in print and digital editions of Newark News • Staff are encouraging the County to increase the value of Minor Home Repair grants, which have been pegged at $3,000 for many years. • Alameda County has hired a new program outreach coordinator.
Lakeshore Park Restroom
• Staff recommend including an interim restroom in the 5-Year Capital Improvement Plan.
• The interim restroom would inform design, operations, and budget for permanent restroom operations.
• Public hearing tomorrow, May 25, at or after 7 pm (City Council) • Accept the Fiscal Year 2026-2027 CDBG Status Report, and • Recommend City Council allocate Jurisdiction Improvement Funds toward Citywide ADA Compliance Improvements
Recommendation
Question and Answer
• Staff welcome questions from the Committee
Item D. 5.
DATE 07/09/2026
TO Honorable Mayor and City Council Members
FROM Tim Au, Associate Civil Engineer
SUBJECT Adopt a resolution authorizing a change order in the amount of $40,505.77 with a 20% contingency to the agreement with Adams Pool Solutions to increase the not to exceed amount by $48,607 for a total project allocation of $310,163.25 to complete the lazy river pool replaster at the Silliman Aquatics Center
SUMMARY AND RECOMMENDATION
Staff recommends that the City Council adopt the proposed resolution authorizing a change order to the agreement with Adams Pool Solutions to increase the not to exceed amount by $48,607 for a total project allocation of $310,163.25 to complete the lazy river pool replaster at the Silliman Aquatics Center.
BACKGROUND
Since the original construction of the Lazy River at Silliman Aquatics Center in 2003, updates in regulations have outlawed the existing suction main drain configurations.
The City Council previously approved an agreement with Adams Pool Solutions in a not to exceed amount of $261,556.25 to perform the replastering of the Lazy River for routine plaster maintenance. After the project commenced on March 30th, the existing conditions of the pool were found to be out of compliance with current regulation requirements. This unforeseen condition was discovered after the demolition phase of the project, and it was determined that the main drain sumps require an upgrade to comply with current regulations. Absent the proposed upgrades, the County will not approve the Lazy River for continued operations. The Lazy River has not been in operation since the commencement of the project.
The current main drain suction grates need to be replaced. The grates provide a safety protection barrier to separate pool users and the facility's operational equipment. There are no grates available in the market that have been tested and approved for our existing configuration, therefore requiring these upgrade modifications. The City's Consultant Aquatic's Design Group has proposed the replaster project with the sump drains to remain as an existing condition, however this proposal has been rejected by Alameda County Public Health Department requiring this additional upgrade.
To best accommodate use at the aquatic center, a temporary chain link fence has been placed around the lazy river to allow the leisure activity pool and lap pool to resume operations as scheduled. The lap pool and leisure pool has existing plaster in operable condition where the grates are not subject to review. Additionally, the two adjacent pools do not possess propulsion jets or water slide pumps that would require these types of suction grates.
DISCUSSION/ANALYSIS
The additional proposed not-to-exceed amount is projected to be sufficient to cover unforeseen structural and infrastructure upgrades discovered during demolition which are necessary to safely complete the project which have delayed the facility's reopening. Staff determined the allocated amount based on a change order provided by the contractor awarded the project for the upgrades. City Council approval of the proposed resolution will authorize staff to enter into a change order in an additional amount of up to $48,607 with Adams Pool Solutions to help avoid potential further delays with the Lazy River reopening. Should the City utilize the full authorization, the not to exceed amount of the agreement would increase to $310,163.25.
Approximately 9 calendar days of work remain in the original scope of the project which include plastering, curing, filling, and chemical balancing. The Alameda County Public Health Department (ACPHD) has not approved the City to install plaster due to the non-compliant drain covers. The proposed drain sump modification have been resubmitted with corresponding drain covers to ACPHD, and they tentatively approved the modification. Although they have yet to formally approve the modification, staff has brought this item forward to the City Council to expedite the process to minimize Lazy River closure and to best serve the community.
The modifications of these sumps to accommodate available tested and approved grates will add an additional 8-10 working days to the project. The tentative reopening date of the lazy river will be mid-August. The contractor awarded with the project provided a change order in the amount of $40,505.77, and an additional 20% contingency bringing the total additional allocation to $48,607 is recommended for any potential complications as the structural pool shell is being modified which may require associated rebar, concrete, and any related unforeseen work.
FISCAL IMPACT
The current allocation for Project 1114, Silliman Activity Center Improvements – Pool Replastering is $261,556.25. The recommended action would authorize a budget adjustment increasing the project allocation by $48,607, for a revised total project allocation of $310,163.25.
The additional appropriation would be funded from available unallocated fund balance in Fund 610, Capital Improvement Fund, and charged to account 610.90.094.940.6221.
STRATEGIC PRIORITY AREA
Foster a Safe and Healthy Community
Boost Financial Resilience and Excellence in Service Delivery Modernize Public Facilities and Infrastructure
REVIEW AND APPROVAL
Prepared by - Tim Au, Associative Civil Engineer
Reviewed by - Miki Tsubota, City Engineer
Reviewed by - Howard Young, Public Works Director
Reviewed by - Krysten Lee, Finance Director
Reviewed by - Kristopher J. Kokotaylo, City Attorney
Approved by - David J. Benoun, City Manager
Attachments
Resolution Increasing Project Budget
Resolution Awarding Contract
Staff Report Awarding Project
Construction Contract
RESOLUTION NO.
RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
NEWARK AUTHORIZING A CHANGE ORDER TO THE
AGREEMENT WITH ADAMS POOL SOLUTIONS INCREASE
THE NOT TO EXCEED AMOUNT BY $48,607 FOR A TOTAL
PROJECT ALLOCATION OF $310,163.25 TO COMPLETE THE
LAZY RIVER POOL REPLASTER AT SILLIMAN AQUATICS
CENTER
WHEREAS, the City Council awarded Project 1114, Silliman Activity Center Improvements – Pool Replastering to Adams Pool Solutions to replaster the Lazy River at Silliman Aquatics Center pursuant to Resolution 11,823 (the “Project”); and WHEREAS, additional structural upgrades of suction sumps were found to be nonconforming to updated regulations since the last County Environmental Health review; and WHEREAS, the City of Newark is currently under contract with Adams Pools Solution and a change order is warranted to complete the Project; and WHEREAS, the current allocation and not to exceed amount for the Project is $261,556.25; and
WHEREAS, a change order and additional appropriation of $48,607 is needed to fund the required suction main drain compliance upgrades and related unforeseen work, for a revised total project allocation of $48,607.00; and
WHEREAS, the additional appropriation will be funded from available unallocated fund balance in Fund 610, Capital Improvement Fund, and charged to account 610.90.094.940.6221.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the City Council of the City of Newark that the City Council hereby authorizes a budget adjustment increasing the appropriation for Project 1114, Silliman Activity Center Improvements – Pool Replastering, by $48,607, funded from available unallocated fund balance (account 3000) in Fund 610, Capital Improvement Fund, and charged to account 610.90.094.940.6221.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the City Council approves an increase in the not to exceed amount for the Project to $310,163.25.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the City Council hereby authorizes the City Manager, or designee, to approve and execute a change order with Adams Pool Solutions for the Lazy River suction main drain compliance upgrades and related unforeseen work in an amount not to exceed $48,607.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the City Council hereby authorizes the City Manager, or designee, to execute any related documents and take all actions necessary to carry out the intent of this resolution, subject to approval as to form by the City Attorney.
Resolution No. 11,372 2
Item D.6.
DATE 03/12/2026
TO Honorable Mayor and City Council Members
FROM Tim Au, Associate Civil Engineer
SUBJECT Adopt a resolution approving plans and specifications; and award a construction contract to Adams Pool Solutions to replaster the Lazy River Pool at the Silliman Aquatics Center in the amount of $209,245 with an additional 25% construction contingency
SUMMARY AND RECOMMENDATION
Staff recommends that the City Council adopt a resolution approving the project plans and specifications and award a construction contract to Adams Pool Solutions in the amount of $209,245 with a construction contingency of 25% and approve a total project authorization not to exceed $261,556.25.
The Project proposes to remove all pool surface finishes down to bare concrete, including plaster, tile, propulsion jets, drain cover inlets, and skimmers, for the Lazy River at the Silliman Aquatics Center. The surface is then prepared to receive new plaster, finishes, and equipment. Construction is anticipated to take place during the months of April and May 2026, before the busy summer season.
BACKGROUND
The Lazy River at the Silliman Aquatic Center was last replastered in 2017 and is at the end of its service cycle.
This replastering maintenance project is required for the Lazy River to remain operational.
DISCUSSION/ANALYSIS
Public Works staff engaged with Aquatics Design Group, Inc who is the original pool designer for the construction of the Aquatics Center, to develop plans and specifications for this replastering project. On January 9, 2026, staff published solicitations for project construction bids. The bid opening was held on February 17, 2026 in the City's Council Chambers. Three bidders submitted bids. The lowest responsive and responsible bidder was Adams Pool Solutions with a base bid of $139,230. City staff also recommends using this opportunity to provide some improvements, which include accessibility compliance upgrades at the stairs, handrails, and travel path along with the installation of a new ultraviolet light system that prolongs the life of the new plaster and improves the water quality in the pool, which were included as bid alternates. Adams Pool Solutions submitted pricing of $70,015 for these bid alternates for a total combined base plus alternates costs of $209,245. The project schedule for the Aquatics Facilities is under a stringent timeline as members have been notified of the April and May closure and reopening dates. Summer Recreation programming is scheduled to resume at the beginning of June 2026. To help mitigate in the event of complications and unexpected costs in a timely manner and to avoid additional impacts, staff recommends a 25% construction contingency due to the unique shape and associated quantity of replaster and general uncertainty regarding additional work that may be needed for the Lazy River, bringing the total requested approval of $261,556.25.
The summary of the 3 bids received (excluding alternates) are as follows:
Adams Pool Solutions: $139,230
Western Water Features: $359,420
BuildCorp, Inc.: $369,000
Staff has reviewed the qualifications of Adams Pool Solutions and confirmed with the Designer of Record and Alameda County Public Health Department that the apparent low bidder is both qualified and experienced in public commercial pool projects in the County.
The repair and maintenance of existing facilities is categorically exempt under the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) section 15301 (Existing Facilities).
FISCAL IMPACT
The total requested project authorization is $261,556.25, which includes a construction contract in the amount of $209,245 and a 25% construction contingency.
Funding for this project is available within the approved Capital Improvement Program (610.90.094.940.6221) under Project 1114 for Silliman Activity Center Improvements Pool Replastering and Project 1325 for the Aquatic Center Ultraviolet Sanitation System. No additional appropriation is required.
STRATEGIC PRIORITY AREA
Foster a Safe and Healthy Community
Boost Financial Resilience and Excellence in Service Delivery Modernize Public Facilities and Infrastructure
REVIEW AND APPROVAL
Prepared by - Tim Au, Associate Civil Engineer
Reviewed by - Miki Tsubota, City Engineer
Reviewed by - Tonya Connolly, Maintenance Superintendent Reviewed by - Howard Young, Public Works Director
Reviewed by - Krysten Lee, Finance Director
Reviewed by - Kristopher J. Kokotaylo, City Attorney
Approved by - David J. Benoun, City Manager
Attachments
Project Plans
Project Specifications
Resolution Awarding Contract
Item E. 1.
DATE 07/09/2026
TO Honorable Mayor and City Council Members
FROM Miki Tsubota, City Engineer
SUBJECT Public Hearing for Landscaping and Lighting Districts Nos. 1, 2, 4, 7, 11, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19 and 20 and adopt a resolution confirming diagrams and assessments and the levying and collection of assessments for Landscaping and Lighting Districts Nos. 1, 2, 4, 7, 11, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19 and 20 for Fiscal Year 2026-27.
SUMMARY AND RECOMMENDATION
The City of Newark previously completed all necessary proceedings to establish Landscaping and Lighting District Nos. 1, 2, 4, 6, 7, 10, 11, 13, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19 and 20 (collectively “Districts”) in order to fund ongoing landscaping and lighting maintenance and improvements at various locations in the City in accordance with the provisions of the Landscaping and Lighting Act of 1972. On March 26, 2026, the City Council initiated proceedings for the levy and collection of annual assessments for each established District and directed staff to prepare and file annual Engineer’s Reports detailing such assessments for the City Council’s consideration. On May 14, 2026, the City Council approved the annual Engineer’s Reports and scheduled a public hearing to consider the annual levy of assessment for each District.
This agenda item represents the last of the required annual actions by the City Council to levy and collect District assessments in Fiscal Year 2026-27. Staff recommends that the City Council conduct a public hearing, and at the conclusion of the public hearing, if a majority protest does not exist for any Districts, that the City Council adopt a resolution confirming the diagrams and assessments, and the levying and collection of assessments for the Districts.
BACKGROUND
The City Council previously established the Districts to provide for the annual operation The City Council previously established the Districts to provide for the annual operation and maintenance of certain landscaping and lighting improvements benefiting property within the Districts as summarized below. Properties within the Districts may be classified into different "benefit zones" where, by reason of variations in nature, location, and extent of the improvements, properties receive differing degrees of benefit from the improvements.
Landscaping and Lighting District No. 1: Central Avenue between Filbert Street and Willow Street - Provides for the maintenance of median landscaping on Central Avenue between Filbert Street and Willow Street and buffer landscaping adjacent to the Alameda County Flood Control channel immediately west of Filbert Street, and for the maintenance and operation of median streetlights along this portion of Central Avenue.
The total assessment for this District, as stated in the approved Engineer's Report, is approximately $41,550 for Fiscal Year 2026-27.
Landscaping and Lighting District No. 2: Jarvis Avenue and Newark Boulevard adjacent to Dumbarton Technology Park and Four Corners shopping centers – Provides for the maintenance of Jarvis Avenue and Newark Boulevard median island and in-tract buffer landscaping and landscape irrigation systems adjacent to and within the boundaries of Tract 5232, the Dumbarton Industrial Park, and the Four Corners shopping centers.
The total assessment for this District, as stated in the approved Engineer's Report, is approximately $26,680 for Fiscal Year 2026-27.
Landscaping and Lighting District No. 4: Stevenson Boulevard and Cherry Street adjacent to New Technology Park - Provides for the maintenance of Stevenson Boulevard median island landscaping from the Nimitz 880 Freeway to the railroad tracks west of Cherry Street and maintenance of median islands and up to 50 feet of greenbelt landscaping adjacent to Cherry Street and the interior loop streets within the boundaries of Stevenson Point Technology Park, the maintenance of landscaping across from the Newark Unified School District property on Cherry Street, and the street lighting maintenance, trash capture device maintenance, and neighborhood park maintenance related to Benefit Zone No. 2 (Sanctuary). The total assessment for this District, as stated in the approved Engineer's Report, is approximately $111,990 for Fiscal Year 2026-27.
Landscaping and Lighting District No. 7: Newark Boulevard and Rosemont Square Shopping Center – Provides for the maintenance of buffer landscaping and the landscape irrigation system within the public right-of-way and easement areas for Rosemont Square Shopping Center. The total assessment for this District, as stated in the approved Engineer's Report, is approximately $25,590 for Fiscal Year 2026-27.
Landscaping and Lighting District No. 11: Edgewater Drive - Provides for the maintenance of landscaped medians on Edgewater Drive. The total assessment for this District, as stated in the approved Engineer's Report, is approximately $28,175 for Fiscal Year 2026-27.
Landscaping and Lighting District No. 15: Robertson Avenue at Iris Court - Provides for Landscaping and Lighting District No. 15: Robertson Avenue at Iris Court - Provides for the maintenance of the landscaping and irrigation systems on Robertson Avenue at Iris Court. The total assessment for this District, as stated in the approved Engineer's Report, is approximately $5,050 for Fiscal Year 2026-27.
Landscaping and Lighting District No. 16: Kiote Drive in Tract 6671 – Provides for the maintenance of landscaping and the landscape irrigation system within the public right-of-way and adjacent easement along the street frontage of Kiote Drive in Tract 6671, along with the landscaping, irrigation system, recreation facilities associated with the mini-park common area and any related appurtenant improvements. The total assessment for this District, as stated in the approved Engineer's Report, is approximately $19,900 for Fiscal Year 2026-27.
Landscaping and Lighting District No. 17: Newark Boulevard and Mayhews Landing Road in Tract 7004 – Provides for the maintenance of landscaping and the landscape irrigation system within the public right-of-way of the Newark Boulevard and Mayhews Landing Road frontages of Tract 7004. The total assessment for this District, as stated in the approved Engineer's Report, is approximately $6,240 for Fiscal Year 2026-27.
Landscaping and Lighting District No. 18: Cedar Boulevard along the frontage of Tract 8130 – Provides for the maintenance of landscaping and the landscape irrigation system within the Cedar Boulevard median area along the frontage of Tract 8130 between Central Avenue and Smith Avenue. The total assessment for this District, as stated in the approved Engineer's Report, is approximately $10,980 for Fiscal Year 2026-27.
Landscaping and Lighting District No. 19: Willow Street and Enterprise Drive in the Bayside Newark Transit Oriented Development – Provides for the maintenance of landscaping and the landscape irrigation system within the Willow Street and Enterprise Drive medians and traffic circles, maintenance of public street lighting systems, and maintenance of other improvements related to each benefit zone associated with the Bayside Newark Transit Oriented Development. The total assessment for this District, as stated in the approved Engineer's Report, is approximately $151,030 for Fiscal Year 2026-27.
Landscaping and Lighting District No. 20: Cedar Boulevard along the frontage of Tract 8583 – Provides for the maintenance of landscaping, landscape irrigation systems, and street lighting along the frontage of Tract 8583, including the medians along Cedar Boulevard. The total assessment for this District, as stated in the approved Engineer’s Report, is approximately $7,025 for Fiscal Year 2026-27.
DISCUSSION/ANALYSIS
The Annual Engineer's Reports for all Districts have been filed with the City Clerk as The Annual Engineer's Reports for all Districts have been filed with the City Clerk as directed. There are no new improvements or substantial changes to existing improvements associated with the Districts for Fiscal Year 2026-27. City staff recommends Fiscal Year 2026-27 assessments for the Districts be levied in alignment with recent years at or below the respective authorized maximum rates to pay for the operation and maintenance of landscaping and lighting improvements.
For Landscaping and Lighting District Nos. 1, 2, 4 (Benefit Zone No. 1), 7, 11, 15, 16, 17, and 18, 19 (Benefit Zone No. 7) and 20, the authorized maximum assessment rates are recommended to be levied for Fiscal Year 2026-27. For Landscaping and Lighting District Nos. 4 (Benefit Zone No. 2) and 19 (Benefit Zones Nos. 1-6), assessment rates are proposed to remain at the same levels as the prior fiscal year and below the authorized maximum for Fiscal Year 2026-27 because current revenues are projected to cover maintenance costs while continuing to build healthy reserves for future capital improvement projects.
Upon conclusion of the annual public hearings, the assessments would be added to the tax bills for those property owners included within the boundaries of active districts.
Excess funds, or funds collected for which work was not completed, can be carried over from one year to the next.
FISCAL IMPACT
If assessments for the Districts are not levied, there would be a total revenue loss of approximately $434,200 for Fiscal Year 2026-27 to fund the annual operation and maintenance of certain landscaping and lighting improvements benefiting property within the Districts.
An amendment to the Biennial Budget and Capital Improvement Plan for Fiscal Year 2026-27 is necessary to establish the budget and authorize the allocation of all necessary expenditures as identified in the approved annual Engineer’s Reports for Landscaping and Lighting District Nos. 1, 2, 4, 7, 11, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19 and 20.
STRATEGIC PRIORITY AREA
Foster a Safe and Healthy Community
Boost Financial Resilience and Excellence in Service Delivery Modernize Public Facilities and Infrastructure
REVIEW AND APPROVAL
Prepared by - Miki Tsubota, City Engineer
Reviewed by - Howard Young, Public Works Director
Reviewed by - Krysten Lee, Finance Director
Reviewed by - Kristopher J. Kokotaylo, City Attorney
Approved by - David J. Benoun, City Manager
Attachments
Resolution
L&L No. 1 Annual Engineer's Report
L&L No. 2 Annual Engineer's Report
L&L No. 4 Annual Engineer's Report
L&L No. 7 Annual Engineer's Report
L&L No. 11 Annual Engineer's Report
L&L No. 15 Annual Engineer's Report
L&L No. 16 Engineer's Annual Report
L&L No. 17 Annual Engineer's Report
L&L No. 18 Annual Engineer's Report
L&L No. 19 Annual Engineer's Report
L&L No. 20 Annual Engineer's Report
RESOLUTION NO.
RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF NEWARK
CONFIRMING DIAGRAMS AND ASSESSMENTS AND THE LEVY
AND COLLECTION OF ASSESSMENTS FOR LANDSCAPING AND
LIGHTING DISTRICT NOS. 1, 2, 4, 7, 11, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, AND 20 FOR FISCAL YEAR 2026-27
WHEREAS, the City Council of the City of Newark (the “City”) previously completed its proceedings in accordance with and pursuant to the Landscaping and Lighting Act of 1972, Part 2, Division 15 of the California Streets and Highways Code (commencing with Section 22500) (the “Act”) to establish the City’s Landscaping and Lighting District Nos. 1, 2, 4, 7, 11, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19 and 20 (the “Districts”); and
WHEREAS, the City has, by previous Resolution No. 11847, declared its intention to hold a Public Hearing concerning the levy and collection of assessments within Landscaping and Lighting District Nos. 1, 2, 4, 7, 11, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19 and 20 for Fiscal Year 2026-27 and notice thereof was duly given in accordance with Section 22626 of the Act; and WHEREAS, at the time and place specified in Resolution No. 11847, a Public Hearing has been held where all objections to the assessments were considered, and the Public Hearing concluded for each District; and
NOW THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the City Council of the City of Newark as follows:
1. Pursuant to Chapter 3 of the Landscaping and Lighting Act of 1972, the City Council, with Resolution No. 11831, directed the City Engineer, Engineer of Work for the Districts, to prepare and file annual reports for Fiscal Year 2026-27.
2. The Engineer of Work filed the annual reports on May 14, 2026, and the City Council adopted its resolution of intention, Resolution No. 11847, to levy and collect assessments within Landscaping and Lighting District Nos. 1, 2, 4, 7, 11, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19 and 20 for Fiscal Year 2026-27; and set a public hearing to be held on July 9, 2026, at 7 p.m. or as soon thereafter as the matter may be heard, in the meeting place of the City Council located in the City Administration Building, 37101 Newark Boulevard, Newark, California.
Notice of the hearing was given in the time and manner required by law.
3. At the public hearing, the City Council afforded every interested person an opportunity to make a protest to the annual reports and as to the question of the levy and collection of assessments, either in writing or orally, and the City Council has considered each protest.
4. The City Council hereby approves the annual reports and confirms the diagrams and assessments as set forth in the approved annual reports of the Engineer of Work, and hereby levies the assessments set forth therein for Fiscal Year 2026-27.
5. The City Council hereby amends the annual budget for Fiscal Year 2026-27 for the funding of levied assessments and the allocation of all necessary expenditures in the approved annual reports of the Engineer of Work for all budgeted line items as identified therein.
Landscaping and Lighting District No. 1
Fiscal Year 2026-27
Engineer’s Report
July 9, 2026
CITY OF NEWARK FISCAL YEAR 2026-27
LANDSCAPING AND LIGHTING DISTRICT NO. 1 TABLE OF CONTENTS i
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Certificate......................................................................................... ii Section I - Introduction.....................................................................1 Section II – Engineer’s Report .........................................................3 Part A – Plans and Specifications .........................................5 Part B – Estimate of Cost......................................................8 Part C – Assessment District Diagram ................................10 Part D – Method of Apportionment of Assessments............12 Part E – Assessment Roll....................................................15 Appendix A – Improvement Diagram ........................................... A-1 CITY OF NEWARK FISCAL YEAR 2026-27
LANDSCAPING AND LIGHTING DISTRICT NO. 1 CERTIFICATE
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ENGINEER'S REPORT
CITY OF NEWARK
LANDSCAPING AND LIGHTING DISTRICT NO. 1
FISCAL YEAR 2026-27
The undersigned, acting on behalf of Francisco & Associates respectfully submits the enclosed Engineer's Report as directed by the Newark City Council pursuant to the provisions of Article XIIID, Section 4 of the California Constitution, and the Landscape and Lighting Act of 1972 being Section 22500 et al of the California Streets and Highways Code (the “1972 Act”). The undersigned certifies that he is a Professional Engineer, registered in the State of California.
Dated: June 15, 2026 By:
Eduardo Espinoza, P.E.
RCE # 83709
CITY OF NEWARK SECTION I
LANDSCAPING AND LIGHTING DISTRICT NO. 1 INTRODUCTION
1 SECTION I
INTRODUCTION
The City of Newark (“City”) levies and collects special assessments on parcels within the City of Newark Landscaping and Lighting District No. 1 (“District”) to maintain public improvements.
The District was formed to provide a dedicated source of funding for the ongoing maintenance of median-island and buffer landscaping and median-island streetlight improvements benefiting parcels within the boundaries of the District.
The assessments and method of apportionment described in this Report utilize commonly accepted assessment engineering practices and have been calculated and proportionately spread to each parcel based on the special benefits received as approved by the City Council at the time the District was formed.
The District generally consists of those properties both fronting and adjacent to Central Avenue and between Filbert Street to the east and Willow Street to the west. A reduced copy of the Assessment Diagram showing the exterior boundaries of the District is provided in Part C of this Report.
Compliance with the California Constitution
Assessments are levied annually within the District pursuant to the 1972 Act. All assessments described in this Report and approved by the City Council are prepared in accordance with the 1972 Act and are compliant with the provisions of the California Constitution Article XIIID (“Article XIIID”), which was enacted with the passage of Proposition 218 in November 1996.
Pursuant to Article XIIID Section 5, certain existing assessments are exempt from the substantive and procedural requirements of Article XIIID Section 4. Specifically, Article XIIID Section 5(b) exempted:
“Any assessment imposed pursuant to a petition signed by the persons owning all of the parcels subject to the assessment at the time the assessment is initially imposed. Subsequent increases in such assessment shall be subject to the procedures and approval process set forth in Section 4.” The City determined that the annual assessments originally established for the District were established by a petition signed by the persons owning all the parcels subject to the assessment at the time the assessment was originally proposed. As such, pursuant to Article XIIID Section 5(b), the pre–existing assessment amount has been exempted from the procedural requirements of Article XIIID Section 4 since the amount of the assessment has not increased since the passage of Proposition 218. Any future increase in the assessment rate or substantial changes in the services provided would require that the District be brought into compliance with all the requirements of Article XIIID and would require the approval of the property owners subject to the assessment based upon a mailed ballot which would be sent to each property owner.
CITY OF NEWARK SECTION I
LANDSCAPING AND LIGHTING DISTRICT NO. 1 INTRODUCTION
2 Current Annual Administration
As required by the 1972 Act, the Engineer's Report includes: (1) a description of the improvements to be operated, maintained, and serviced by the District, (2) a cost estimate for the District, and (3) a listing of the proposed Fiscal Year 2026-27 assessments to be levied upon each assessable lot or parcel within the District.
The City will hold a Public Hearing on July 9, 2026, regarding this District which will provide an opportunity for any interested person to be heard. At the conclusion of the Public Hearing, the City Council may adopt a resolution confirming the assessment rates as originally proposed or as modified.
Payment of these annual assessments for each parcel will be made in the same manner and at the same time as payments are made for their annual property taxes. All funds collected through the assessments must be placed in a special fund and can only be used for the purposes stated within this Report.
CITY OF NEWARK SECTION II
LANDSCAPING AND LIGHTING DISTRICT NO. 1 ENGINEER’S REPORT 3 SECTION II
ENGINEER'S REPORT PREPARED FOR THE CITY OF NEWARK
LANDSCAPING AND LIGHTING DISTRICT NO. 1
FISCAL YEAR 2026-27
Pursuant to the Landscaping and Lighting Act of 1972 (Part 2 of Division 15 of the Streets and Highways Code of the State of California), and in accordance with the Resolution of Initiation, being Resolution No. 11,831, which directs the preparation and filing of the Engineer’s Report, adopted by the City Council of the City of Newark, on March 26, 2026, the following Report was prepared consisting of Section I (Introduction), and this, Section II, which consists of five (5) parts as follows:
PART A: PLANS AND SPECIFICATIONS
This part describes the improvements maintained by the District. Plans and specifications for the improvements are on file in the Office of the Director of Public Works of the City of Newark and are incorporated herein by reference.
PART B: ESTIMATE OF COST
This part contains an estimate of the cost of the proposed improvements to be maintained for Fiscal Year 2026-27, including incidental costs and expenses in connection therewith. The estimate is attached hereto and is on file in the Office of the Director of Public Works of the City of Newark.
PART C: ASSESSMENT DISTRICT DIAGRAM
This part incorporates a Diagram of the District showing the exterior boundaries of the District, the boundaries of any zones within the District and the lines and dimensions of each lot or parcel of land within the District. This Diagram has been prepared by the Engineer of Work and is on file in the Office of the Director of Public Works of the City of Newark.
The lines and dimensions of each lot or parcel within the District are those lines and dimensions shown on the maps of the Alameda County Assessor for the year when this Report was prepared. The Assessor’s maps and records are incorporated by reference herein and made a part of this Report.
CITY OF NEWARK SECTION II
LANDSCAPING AND LIGHTING DISTRICT NO. 1 ENGINEER’S REPORT 4 PART D: METHOD OF APPORTIONMENT OF ASSESSMENTS
This part describes the method of apportionment of assessments, based upon each parcel’s classification within the District in proportion to the estimated special benefits to be received.
PART E: DESCRIPTION OF ASSESSMENT ROLL
This part contains an assessment of the estimated cost of the improvements apportioned to each benefited parcel of land within the District. The Assessment Roll is filed in the Office of the City Clerk of the City of Newark and is incorporated in this Report. The list is keyed to the records of the Alameda County Assessor, which are incorporated herein by reference.
CITY OF NEWARK PART A
LANDSCAPING AND LIGHTING DISTRICT NO. 1 PLANS AND SPECIFICATIONS 5 PART A
PLANS AND SPECIFICATIONS
IMPROVEMENTS AND SERVICES PURSUANT TO THE 1972 ACT
The improvements and services authorized by the provisions of the Landscape and Lighting Act of 1972, being Part 2 of Division 15 of the Streets and Highways Code, commencing with Section 22500 (hereafter referred to as the “1972 Act”), that may be applicable to this District and associated assessments may include one or more of the following definitions:
• “Improvement” means one or any combination of the following:
o The installation or planting of landscaping.
o The installation or construction of statuary, fountains, and other ornamental structures and facilities.
o The installation or construction of public lighting facilities, including, but not limited to, traffic signals.
o The installation or construction of any facilities which are appurtenant to any of the forgoing, or which are necessary or convenient for the maintenance or servicing thereof, including, but not limited to, grading, clearing, removal of debris, the installation or construction of curbs, gutters, walls, sidewalks, or paving, or water, irrigation, drainage, or electrical facilities. o The installation of park or recreational improvements, including, but not limited to all the following:
Land preparation, such as grading, leveling, cutting and filling, sod, landscaping, irrigation systems, sidewalks, and drainage. Lights, playground equipment, play courts, and public restrooms. o The maintenance or servicing, or both, of any of the forgoing, and of any improvements authorized below.
o The acquisition of land for park, recreational, or open space purposes. o The acquisition of any existing improvement otherwise authorized herein. o The acquisition or construction of any community center, municipal auditorium or hall, or similar public facility for the indoor presentation of performances, shows, stage productions, fairs, conventions, exhibitions, pageants, meetings, parties, or other group events, activities, or functions, whether those events, activities, or functions are public or private.
CITY OF NEWARK PART A
LANDSCAPING AND LIGHTING DISTRICT NO. 1 PLANS AND SPECIFICATIONS 6 • “Incidental expenses” include all the following:
o The costs of preparation of the report, including plans, specifications, estimates, diagram, and assessment.
o The costs of printing, advertising, and giving of published, posted, and mailed notices.
o Compensation payable to the county for collection of assessments. o Compensation of any engineer or attorney employed to render services in proceedings pursuant to this part.
o Any other expenses incidental to the construction, installation, or maintenance and servicing of improvements.
o Any expenses incidental to the construction, installation, or maintenance and servicing of the improvements.
o Any expenses incidental to the issuance of bonds or notes. o Costs associated with any elections held for the approval of a new or increased assessment.
• “Landscaping” means trees, shrubs, grass, or other ornamental vegetation. • “Maintain” or “maintenance” means the furnishing of services and materials for the ordinary and usual maintenance, operation, and services of any improvement, including:
o Repair, removal or replacement of all or any part of any improvement. o Providing for the life, growth, health, and beauty of landscaping, including cultivation, irrigation, trimming, spraying, fertilizing, or treating for disease or injury.
o The removal of trimmings, rubbish, debris, and other solid waste. o The cleaning, sandblasting, and painting of walls and other improvements to remove or cover graffiti.
• “Public lighting facilities” means all works or improvements used or useful for the lighting of any public places, including ornamental standards, luminaries, poles, supports, tunnels, manholes, vaults, conduits, pipes, wires, conductors, guys, stubs, platforms, braces, transformers, insulators, contacts, switches, capacitors, meters, communication circuits, appliances, attachments, and appurtenances. • “Service” or “servicing” means the furnishing of:
o Electric current or energy, gas, or other illuminating agent for any public lighting facilities or for the lighting or operation of any other improvements. o Water for the irrigation of any landscaping, the operation of any fountains, or the maintenance of any other improvements.
CITY OF NEWARK PART A
LANDSCAPING AND LIGHTING DISTRICT NO. 1 PLANS AND SPECIFICATIONS 7 DESCRIPTION OF DISTRICT IMPROVEMENTS
The improvements, which have been constructed within the City, and those which may be subsequently constructed, operated, maintained, and serviced with District assessments are generally described as follows:
The maintenance and operation of median-island and buffer landscaping and the landscape irrigation system and median-island lighting located on Central Avenue between Filbert Street and Willow Street. Costs shall include all maintenance and operation costs including normal upkeep, operating expenses, management expenses, replanting costs, and power costs.
Improvement diagrams have been prepared identifying all improvements and areas that are to be maintained by the District and are included as Appendix A of this Report. The plans and specifications for the improvements described above are on file with the City’s Public Works Department.
CITY OF NEWARK PART B
LANDSCAPING AND LIGHTING DISTRICT NO. 1 ESTIMATE OF COSTS 8 PART B
ESTIMATE OF COSTS
The 1972 Act requires that a special fund be set up for the collection of revenues and expenditures of the District. The Act provides that the total cost of construction, operation, and maintenance and servicing of the public improvements specified in Part A of this Report can be recovered by the District. Incidental expenses including administration of the District, engineering fees, legal fees and all other costs associated with the construction, operation and maintenance and servicing of the District can also be included.
The 1972 Act also requires that a special fund be set up for the revenues and expenditures of the District. Funds raised from the assessments shall be used only for the expenditures represented above. A contribution to the District by the City may be made to reduce assessments as the City deems appropriate. Any balance remaining on July 1 at the end of the fiscal year must be carried over to the next fiscal year unless the funds are being accumulated for future capital replacement projects or operating reserves.
The following table provides a summary of the estimated District revenues and cost estimates for Fiscal Year 2026-27.
Projected Revenues
Assessment Revenue $41,547
Non-Assessment Revenues1 $2,934
Total Projected Revenues $44,481
Projected Expenses
Contract Services2 $139,370
Utilities $5,000
Administration and Incidentals $37,554
County Collection Fees $706
Unforeseen Maintenance and Repairs3 $9,131
Total Projected Expenses $191,761
Projected Fund Balance
Beginning Fund Balance - July 1, 2026 $195,614
Reserve Fund Collection Increase/(Decrease) ($147,280)
Ending Fund Balance - June 30, 2027 $48,334
Recommended Operating Reserves $91,315
Available Operating Reserves $48,334
Available Capital Reserves $0 1
Non-Assessment Revenue includes interest earnings estimated at 1.5% of Projected Beginning Fund Balance and any other non-assessment revenue sources. 2 Includes $120,000 for Plant & Tree Replacement, Grading, Irrigation & Pop-Up Replacement, Irrigation Retrofit, and Re-mulch projects.
3 Unforeseen Maintenance and Repairs are assumed to be 5% of the Projected Expenses.
Landscaping and Lighting District No. 1
Fiscal Year 2026-27 Cost Estimate
CITY OF NEWARK PART B
LANDSCAPING AND LIGHTING DISTRICT NO. 1 ESTIMATE OF COSTS 9 The purpose of the various reserves is to ensure the District will have funds available for cashflow purposes and to repair or reconstruct the improvements that are the responsibility of the District.
The Recommended Operating Reserve target is fifty percent (50%) of the projected expenditures. Maintaining a fully funded Operating Reserve eliminates the need for the City to transfer funds from non-District accounts to pay for operational expenses during the first half of the fiscal year and provides the District with sufficient funds to address any unforeseen or unusual expenditures that may occur during the year.
The purpose of collecting and holding funds in a Capital Reserve is so that when improvements need to be replaced or expenditures are greater than can be conveniently raised from a single year’s assessment, funds are available so that the District can respond and address the need promptly.
CITY OF NEWARK PART C
LANDSCAPING AND LIGHTING DISTRICT NO. 1 ASSESSMENT DIAGRAM 10 PART C
ASSESSMENT DISTRICT DIAGRAM
The boundaries of the District are shown herein. The Diagram is on file in the Public Works Department of the City and shown on the following page of this Engineer's Report. The lines and dimensions of each parcel within the District are those lines and dimensions shown on the maps of the Alameda County Assessor for the year in which this Report was prepared and are incorporated by reference herein and made part of this Report.
A reduced copy of the Assessment Diagram is shown on the following page.
CENTRAL AV
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CREST
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WELLS AV
MORTON AV
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TIDE
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MARINE WY
BREAKERS
RD
SEAWIND WY
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BLUFF WY
BAYPORT WY
CO
BLUETIDE WY
MPASS WY
JETTY WY
BAYSHORES AV
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DUNES WY
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CITY OF NEWARK PART D
LANDSCAPING AND LIGHTING DISTRICT NO. 1 METHOD OF APPORTIONMENT 12 PART D
METHOD OF APPORTIONMENT OF ASSESSMENTS
This section explains the benefits to be derived from the improvements and the methodology used to apportion the total costs of the improvements to properties within the District.
The method used for apportioning the assessment is based upon the relative special benefits to be derived by the properties in the District and any established benefit zones.
The assessment is apportioned to each parcel in proportion to the relative cost of the special benefits from the improvements.
General
The 1972 Act permits the establishment of assessment districts by agencies for the purpose of providing certain public improvements which include the construction, maintenance and servicing of public lights, landscaping, and appurtenant facilities. The 1972 Act further requires that the cost of these improvements be levied according to benefit rather than assessed value:
“The net amount to be assessed upon lands within an assessment district may be apportioned by any formula or method which fairly distributes the net amount among all assessable lots or parcels in proportion to the estimated benefits to be received by each such lot or parcel from the improvements.” The formula used for calculating assessments in the District therefore reflects the composition of the parcels, and the improvements and services provided, to fairly apportion the costs based on estimated benefit to each parcel.
In addition, the 1972 Act permits the designation of zones of benefit within any individual assessment district if “by reasons or variations in the nature, location, and extent of the improvements, the various areas will receive different degrees of benefit from the improvement.” Thus, the 1972 Act requires the levy of a true “assessment” rather than a “special tax”.
Discussion of Benefit
Each of the improvements have been carefully reviewed by the City and the corresponding assessments have been proportionately spread to each parcel based on the special benefits conferred to property from the improvements as determined at the time the District was established.
The District consists of all Assessor Parcels within the boundaries of the District. The method of apportioning costs and assessing properties is based upon the proportional special benefits to be conferred by the improvements and services to the properties within the boundaries of the District. The apportioning of special benefit is a two-step process: the first step is to identify the types of special benefits arising from the improvements and services, and the second step is to allocate the costs and assign assessments to property based on the estimates of the special benefit being conferred to each property.
CITY OF NEWARK PART D
LANDSCAPING AND LIGHTING DISTRICT NO. 1 METHOD OF APPORTIONMENT 13 In summary, the assessments can only be levied based on the special benefit to property conferred from the installation, maintenance, and servicing of the improvements funded by the District. These special benefits are not dependent on any one property owner's use of the District's improvements or their specific demographic status. The basis for these special benefits comes from statutes approved by the California Legislature and other studies that describe the types of benefits received by property from such improvements. The identified special benefits conferred to property from the improvements can be summarized as follows:
• Improved aesthetics:
o Well-maintained and attractive landscaping enhances the overall appearance and desirability of the area, making it visually appealing to property owners and visitors.
o Well-lit medians contribute to property visibility, especially during nighttime, benefiting businesses or properties seeking attention and attracting customers. It also adds to the visual appeal, attractiveness, and inviting nature of the area.
• Increased property values:
o Attractive and well-maintained landscaping can increase the desirability of nearby properties, potentially leading to higher property values. o Well-maintained and well-lit medians can have a positive impact on property values in the surrounding area. Adequate lighting is seen as a desirable feature, making properties more appealing to potential buyers or tenants. • Safety:
o Median and buffer landscaping helps calm traffic and reduce speeds, creating a safer environment for people traveling to and from properties within the District. It also acts as a physical buffer between roadways and properties within the District.
o Well-lit medians contribute to improved safety for both motorists and pedestrians traveling to and from properties within the District. Adequate lighting enhances visibility, reducing the risk of accidents and improving overall traffic safety. It also facilitates easier access to adjacent properties. • Noise reduction:
o Trees and plants help absorb traffic noise and create a buffer between the road and nearby properties, reducing noise levels and creating a more peaceful environment.
• Reduced pollution:
o Trees and plants aid in filtering pollutants from the air, improving air quality and creating a healthier environment for properties in proximity to the landscape.
CITY OF NEWARK PART D
LANDSCAPING AND LIGHTING DISTRICT NO. 1 METHOD OF APPORTIONMENT 14 These benefits, when applied to property in the District, specifically increase the utility of the property within the District. For example, the assessments provide funding to maintain the landscaping and lighting that improves safety and access to the property and provides visual and environmental benefits to the properties within the District. Such improved and wellmaintained public facilities enhance the overall usability, quality, desirability, and safety of the properties.
Method of Assessment
This process of apportioning assessments to each property involves determining the relative special benefit received by each property from the improvements and services. The City and Engineer of Work at the time of District formation determined that each property’s linear foot of frontage along Willow Avenue receives a similar benefit from the improvements.
Therefore, it was determined that the most appropriate method of apportioning costs was to assess properties based on a front footage basis for all parcels fronting Central Avenue between Filbert Street and Willow Street. This methodology is commonly used to distribute assessments in proportion to estimated special benefit and is generally recognized as providing the basis for a fair and appropriate distribution of assessments.
In Fiscal Year 2026-27, the City proposes to collect the maximum assessment revenue from the assessable parcels located in the District, which amounts to $6.01 per linear foot of frontage to be levied. A listing of each assessable parcel and their proposed Fiscal Year 2026-27 assessment is on the Assessment Roll in Part E of this Report.
Exempted from the assessment would be the areas of public streets, public avenues, public lanes, public roads, public drives, public courts, public alleys, public easements and rightsof-ways, public greenbelts, and public parkways (all of which are typically not assigned an Assessor’s Parcel Number (APN) by the County). Also exempted from the assessment would be public agency owned property, utility rights-of-ways, common areas (such as in condominium complexes or those that are owned by a Homeowner’s or Property Owner’s Association), and any other property that is deemed to be unable to develop by the City.
These types of parcels do not benefit from the improvements.
Appeals and Interpretations
Any property owner who feels the assessment levied on the subject property is in error because of incorrect information being used to apply the foregoing method of assessment, may file a written appeal with the City Engineer or his or her designee. Any such appeal is limited to correction of an assessment during the then current or, if before July 1, the upcoming fiscal year. Upon the filing of any such appeal, the City Engineer or his or her designee will promptly review the appeal and any information provided by the property owner. If the City Engineer or his or her designee finds that the assessment should be modified, the appropriate changes shall be made to the assessment roll. If any such changes are approved after the assessment roll has been filed with the County for collection, the City Engineer or his or her designee is authorized to refund to the property owner the amount of any approved reduction. Any property owner who disagrees with the decision of the City Engineer or her or his designee may refer their appeal to the City Council and the decision of the City Council shall be final.
CITY OF NEWARK PART E
LANDSCAPING AND LIGHTING DISTRICT NO. 1 ASSESSMENT ROLL 15 PART E
ASSESSMENT ROLL
A list of names and addresses of the owners of all parcels, and the description of each parcel within the District is shown on the last equalized Secured Property Tax Roll of the Alameda County Assessor, which by reference is hereby made a part of this Report.
This list is keyed to the Assessor’s Parcel Numbers as shown on the Assessment Roll, which includes the proposed amount of assessments for Fiscal Year 2026-27 apportioned to each parcel. The Assessment Roll is on file in the Public Works Department of the City and is included in this Report beginning on the next page.
The total proposed assessment for Fiscal Year 2026-27 is $41,547.08.
CITY OF NEWARK
LANDSCAPING & LIGHTING DISTRICT No. 1
ASSESSMENT ROLL
FISCAL YEAR 2026-27
Assessor's
Parcel
Number
Assessment
Amount
092 -0116-035-03 $2,091.48
092 -0116-048-00 $4,303.16
092 -0116-049-00 $2,758.58
092 -0116-050-00 $1,364.26
092 -0116-055-00 $3,071.10
092 -0116-056-00 $2,776.62
092 -0116-057-00 $3,029.04
092 -0116-064-00 $1,358.26
092 -0116-065-00 $1,238.06
092 -0116-066-00 $2,686.46
092 -0116-068-00 $168.28
092 -0116-069-00 $168.28
092 -0116-070-00 $168.28
092 -0116-071-00 $168.28
092 -0116-072-00 $168.28
092 -0116-073-00 $168.28
092 -0116-074-00 $168.28
092 -0116-075-00 $168.28
092 -0116-076-00 $168.28
092 -0116-077-00 $168.28
092 -0116-078-00 $168.28
092 -0116-079-00 $168.28
092 -0251-012-00 $2,079.46
092 -0251-014-00 $2,019.36
092 -0252-011-00 $4,387.30
092 -0252-012-00 $727.20
092 -0252-015-00 $5,637.38
Total Parcels: 27
Total Assessment: $41,547.08
PART E - 1 04/24/26
CITY OF NEWARK
LANDSCAPING AND LIGHTING DISTRICT NO. 1 APPENDIX A
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APPENDIX A
IMPROVEMENT DIAGRAM
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BLUFF WY
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COMPASS WY BLUETIDE WY
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CITY OF NEWARK FISCAL YEAR 2026-27
LANDSCAPING AND LIGHTING DISTRICT NO. 2 TABLE OF CONTENTS i
Table of Contents
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Certificate......................................................................................... ii Section I - Introduction.....................................................................1 Section II – Engineer’s Report .........................................................3 Part A – Plans and Specifications .........................................5 Part B – Estimate of Cost......................................................8 Part C – Assessment District Diagram ................................10 Part D – Method of Apportionment of Assessments............12 Part E - Assessment Roll ....................................................15 Appendix A – Improvement Diagram ........................................... A-1 CITY OF NEWARK FISCAL YEAR 2026-27
LANDSCAPING AND LIGHTING DISTRICT NO. 2 CERTIFICATE
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ENGINEER'S REPORT
CITY OF NEWARK
LANDSCAPING AND LIGHTING DISTRICT NO. 2
FISCAL YEAR 2026-27
The undersigned, acting on behalf of Francisco & Associates respectfully submits the enclosed Engineer's Report as directed by the Newark City Council pursuant to the provisions of Article XIIID, Section 4 of the California Constitution, and the Landscape and Lighting Act of 1972 being Section 22500 et al of the California Streets and Highways Code (the “1972 Act”). The undersigned certifies that he is a Professional Engineer, registered in the State of California.
Dated: June 15, 2026 By:
Eduardo Espinoza, P.E.
RCE # 83709
CITY OF NEWARK SECTION I
LANDSCAPING AND LIGHTING DISTRICT NO. 2 INTRODUCTION
1 SECTION I
INTRODUCTION
The City of Newark (“City”) levies and collects special assessments on parcels within the City of Newark Landscaping and Lighting District No. 2 (“District”) to maintain public improvements. The District was formed to provide a dedicated source of funding for the ongoing maintenance of landscaping improvements within the public right-of-way within the boundaries of the District.
The assessments and method of apportionment described in this Report utilize commonly accepted assessment engineering practices and have been calculated and proportionately spread to each parcel based on the special benefits received as approved by the City Council at the time the District was formed.
The District generally consists of those properties west of Jarvis Avenue, north of the railroad tracks, east of California State Route 84, and south of the City owned parcel at the corner of Jarvis Avenue and Cardiff Street. A reduced copy of the Assessment Diagram showing the exterior boundaries of the District is provided in Part C of this Report.
Compliance with the California Constitution
Assessments are levied annually within the District pursuant to the 1972 Act. All assessments described in this Report and approved by the City Council are prepared in accordance with the 1972 Act and are compliant with the provisions of the California Constitution Article XIIID (“Article XIIID”), which was enacted with the passage of Proposition 218 in November 1996. Pursuant to Article XIIID Section 5, certain existing assessments are exempt from the substantive and procedural requirements of Article XIIID Section 4. Specifically, Article XIIID Section 5(a) exempted:
“Any assessment imposed exclusively to finance the capital costs or maintenance and operation expenses for sidewalks, streets, sewers, water, flood control, drainage systems or vector control. Subsequent increases in such assessments shall be subject to the procedures and approval process set forth in Section 4.”
The City determined that the annual assessments originally established for the District were for the maintenance and operation of landscape and medians within the public street rightsof-way. As such, pursuant to Article XIIID Section 5(a), the pre–existing assessment amount has been exempted from the procedural requirements of Article XIIID Section 4 since the amount of the assessment has not increased since the passage of Proposition 218. Any future increase in the assessment rate or substantial changes in the services provided would require that the District be brought into compliance with all the requirements of Article XIIID and would require the approval of the property owners subject to the assessment based upon a mailed ballot which would be sent to each property owner.
CITY OF NEWARK SECTION I
LANDSCAPING AND LIGHTING DISTRICT NO. 2 INTRODUCTION
2 Current Annual Administration
As required by the 1972 Act, the Engineer's Report includes: (1) a description of the improvements to be operated, maintained, and serviced by the District, (2) a cost estimate for the District, and (3) a listing of the proposed Fiscal Year 2026-27 assessments to be levied upon each assessable lot or parcel within the District.
The City will hold a Public Hearing on July 9, 2026, regarding this District which will provide an opportunity for any interested person to be heard. At the conclusion of the Public Hearing, the City Council may adopt a resolution confirming the assessment rates as originally proposed or as modified.
Payment of these annual assessments for each parcel will be made in the same manner and at the same time as payments are made for their annual property taxes. All funds collected through the assessments must be placed in a special fund and can only be used for the purposes stated within this Report.
CITY OF NEWARK SECTION II
LANDSCAPING AND LIGHTING DISTRICT NO. 2 ENGINEER’S REPORT 3 SECTION II
ENGINEER'S REPORT PREPARED FOR THE CITY OF NEWARK
LANDSCAPING AND LIGHTING DISTRICT NO. 2
FISCAL YEAR 2026-27
Pursuant to the Landscaping and Lighting Act of 1972 (Part 2 of Division 15 of the Streets and Highways Code of the State of California), and in accordance with the Resolution of Initiation, being Resolution No. 11,831, which directs the preparation and filing of the Engineer’s Report, adopted by the City Council of the City of Newark, on March 26, 2026, the following Report was prepared consisting of Section I (Introduction), and this, Section II, which consists of five (5) parts as follows:
PART A: PLANS AND SPECIFICATIONS
This part describes the improvements maintained by the District. Plans and specifications for the improvements are on file in the Office of the Director of Public Works of the City of Newark and are incorporated herein by reference.
PART B: ESTIMATE OF COST
This part contains an estimate of the cost of the proposed improvements to be maintained for Fiscal Year 2026-27, including incidental costs and expenses in connection therewith.
The estimate is attached hereto and is on file in the Office of the Director of Public Works of the City of Newark.
PART C: ASSESSMENT DISTRICT DIAGRAM
This part incorporates a Diagram of the District showing the exterior boundaries of the District, the boundaries of any zones within the District and the lines and dimensions of each lot or parcel of land within the District. This Diagram has been prepared by the Engineer of Work and is on file in the Office of the Director of Public Works of the City of Newark.
The lines and dimensions of each lot or parcel within the District are those lines and dimensions shown on the maps of the Alameda County Assessor for the year when this Report was prepared. The Assessor’s maps and records are incorporated by reference herein and made a part of this Report.
CITY OF NEWARK SECTION II
LANDSCAPING AND LIGHTING DISTRICT NO. 2 ENGINEER’S REPORT 4 PART D: METHOD OF APPORTIONMENT OF ASSESSMENTS
This part describes the method of apportionment of assessments, based upon each parcel’s classification within the District in proportion to the estimated special benefits to be received.
PART E: ASSESSMENT ROLL
This part contains an assessment of the estimated cost of the improvements apportioned to each benefited parcel of land within the District. The Assessment Roll is filed in the Office of the City Clerk of the City of Newark and is incorporated in this Report. The list is keyed to the records of the Alameda County Assessor, which are incorporated herein by reference.
CITY OF NEWARK PART A
LANDSCAPING AND LIGHTING DISTRICT NO. 2 PLANS AND SPECIFICATIONS 5 PART A
PLANS AND SPECIFICATIONS
IMPROVEMENTS AND SERVICES PURSUANT TO THE 1972 ACT
The improvements and services authorized by the provisions of the Landscape and Lighting Act of 1972, being Part 2 of Division 15 of the Streets and Highways Code, commencing with Section 22500 (hereafter referred to as the “1972 Act”), that may be applicable to this District and associated assessments may include one or more of the following definitions:
• “Improvement” means one or any combination of the following:
o The installation or planting of landscaping.
o The installation or construction of statuary, fountains, and other ornamental structures and facilities.
o The installation or construction of public lighting facilities, including, but not limited to, traffic signals.
o The installation or construction of any facilities which are appurtenant to any of the forgoing, or which are necessary or convenient for the maintenance or servicing thereof, including, but not limited to, grading, clearing, removal of debris, the installation or construction of curbs, gutters, walls, sidewalks, or paving, or water, irrigation, drainage, or electrical facilities. o The installation of park or recreational improvements, including, but not limited to all the following:
Land preparation, such as grading, leveling, cutting and filling, sod, landscaping, irrigation systems, sidewalks, and drainage. Lights, playground equipment, play courts, and public restrooms. o The maintenance or servicing, or both, of any of the forgoing, and of any improvements authorized below.
o The acquisition of land for park, recreational, or open space purposes. o The acquisition of any existing improvement otherwise authorized herein. o The acquisition or construction of any community center, municipal auditorium or hall, or similar public facility for the indoor presentation of performances, shows, stage productions, fairs, conventions, exhibitions, pageants, meetings, parties, or other group events, activities, or functions, whether those events, activities, or functions are public or private.
CITY OF NEWARK PART A
LANDSCAPING AND LIGHTING DISTRICT NO. 2 PLANS AND SPECIFICATIONS 6 • “Incidental expenses” include all the following:
o The costs of preparation of the report, including plans, specifications, estimates, diagram, and assessment.
o The costs of printing, advertising, and giving of published, posted, and mailed notices.
o Compensation payable to the county for collection of assessments. o Compensation of any engineer or attorney employed to render services in proceedings pursuant to this part.
o Any other expenses incidental to the construction, installation, or maintenance and servicing of improvements.
o Any expenses incidental to the construction, installation, or maintenance and servicing of the improvements.
o Any expenses incidental to the issuance of bonds or notes. o Costs associated with any elections held for the approval of a new or increased assessment.
• “Landscaping” means trees, shrubs, grass, or other ornamental vegetation. • “Maintain” or “maintenance” means the furnishing of services and materials for the ordinary and usual maintenance, operation, and services of any improvement, including:
o Repair, removal or replacement of all or any part of any improvement. o Providing for the life, growth, health, and beauty of landscaping, including cultivation, irrigation, trimming, spraying, fertilizing, or treating for disease or injury.
o The removal of trimmings, rubbish, debris, and other solid waste. o The cleaning, sandblasting, and painting of walls and other improvements to remove or cover graffiti.
• “Public lighting facilities” means all works or improvements used or useful for the lighting of any public places, including ornamental standards, luminaries, poles, supports, tunnels, manholes, vaults, conduits, pipes, wires, conductors, guys, stubs, platforms, braces, transformers, insulators, contacts, switches, capacitors, meters, communication circuits, appliances, attachments, and appurtenances. • “Service” or “servicing” means the furnishing of:
o Electric current or energy, gas, or other illuminating agent for any public lighting facilities or for the lighting or operation of any other improvements. o Water for the irrigation of any landscaping, the operation of any fountains, or the maintenance of any other improvements.
CITY OF NEWARK PART A
LANDSCAPING AND LIGHTING DISTRICT NO. 2 PLANS AND SPECIFICATIONS 7 DESCRIPTION OF DISTRICT IMPROVEMENTS
The improvements, which have been constructed within the City, and those which may be subsequently constructed, operated, maintained, and serviced with District assessments are generally described as follows:
The maintenance of Jarvis Avenue median-island and buffer landscaping and landscape irrigation system, and lighting adjacent to and within the boundaries of Tract 5232 and the Dumbarton Industrial Park. Costs shall include all maintenance and operation costs including normal upkeep, operating expenses, management expenses, replanting costs, and power costs.
The maintenance of landscaping and the landscape irrigation system within the public right-of-way and easement areas adjacent to the public right-of-way on Dumbarton Court, Jarvis Avenue and Newark Boulevard, and the 10-footwide landscape easement in lots 6 and 7 of Tract 5232 adjoining the property within Parcel Map 5618.
Improvement diagrams have been prepared identifying all improvements and areas that are to be maintained by the District and are included as Appendix A of this Report. The plans and specifications for the improvements described above are on file with the City’s Public Works Department.
CITY OF NEWARK PART B
LANDSCAPING AND LIGHTING DISTRICT NO. 2 ESTIMATE OF COSTS 8 PART B
ESTIMATE OF COSTS
The 1972 Act requires that a special fund be set up for the collection of revenues and expenditures of the District. The Act provides that the total cost of construction, operation, and maintenance and servicing of the public improvements specified in Part A of this Report can be recovered by the District. Incidental expenses including administration of the District, engineering fees, legal fees and all other costs associated with the construction, operation and maintenance and servicing of the Districts can also be included.
The 1972 Act also requires that a special fund be set up for the revenues and expenditures of the District. Funds raised from the assessments shall be used only for the expenditures represented above. A contribution to the District by the City may be made to reduce assessments as the City deems appropriate. Any balance remaining on July 1 at the end of the fiscal year must be carried over to the next fiscal year unless the funds are being accumulated for future capital replacement projects or operating reserves.
The following table provides a summary of the estimated District revenues and cost estimates for Fiscal Year 2026-27.
Projected Revenues
Assessment Revenue $26,678
Non-Assessment Revenues1 $3,021
Total Projected Revenues $29,699
Projected Expenses
Contract Services2 $81,141
Utilities $5,200
Administration and Incidentals $23,747
County Collection Fees $454
Unforeseen Maintenance and Repairs3 $5,527
Total Projected Expenses $116,068
Projected Fund Balance
Beginning Fund Balance - July 1, 2026 $201,405
Reserve Fund Collection Increase/(Decrease) ($86,369)
Ending Fund Balance - June 30, 2027 $115,036
Recommended Operating Reserves $55,270
Available Operating Reserves $55,270
Available Capital Reserves $59,765 1
Non-Assessment Revenue includes interest earnings estimated at 1.5% of Projected Beginning Fund Balance and any other non-assessment revenue sources. 2 Includes $75,000 for Plant & Tree Replacement, Grading, Irrigation & Pop-Up Replacement, Irrigation Retrofit, and Re-mulch projects.
3 Unforeseen Maintenance and Repairs are assumed to be 5% of the Projected Expenses.
Landscaping and Lighting District No. 2
Fiscal Year 2026-27 Cost Estimate
CITY OF NEWARK PART B
LANDSCAPING AND LIGHTING DISTRICT NO. 2 ESTIMATE OF COSTS 9 The purpose of the various reserves is to ensure the District will have funds available for cashflow purposes and to repair or reconstruct the improvements that are the responsibility of the District.
The Recommended Operating Reserve target is fifty percent (50%) of the projected expenditures. Maintaining a fully funded Operating Reserve eliminates the need for the City to transfer funds from non-District accounts to pay for operational expenses during the first half of the fiscal year and provides the District with sufficient funds to address any unforeseen or unusual expenditures that may occur during the year.
The purpose of collecting and holding funds in a Capital Reserve is so that when improvements need to be replaced or expenditures that are greater than can be conveniently raised from a single year’s assessment, funds are available so that the District can respond and address the need promptly.
CITY OF NEWARK PART C
LANDSCAPING AND LIGHTING DISTRICT NO. 2 ASSESSMENT DIAGRAM 10 PART C
ASSESSMENT DISTRICT DIAGRAM
The boundaries of the District are shown herein. The Diagram is on file in the Public Works Department of the City and shown on the following page of this Engineer's Report. The lines and dimensions of each parcel within the District are those lines and dimensions shown on the maps of the Alameda County Assessor for the year in which this Report was prepared and are incorporated by reference herein and made part of this Report.
A reduced copy of the Assessment Diagram is shown on the following page.
SR84
JARVIS AV
NEWARK BLVD
CEDAR BL
LIDO BL
LAKE BL
BLACKBURN DR
CHAPMAN DR
NEWARK OFF SR84 RAMP EB
BRITTANY AV
TOURRAINE DR
NORMANDY DR
ORLEANS DR
ABINGTON DR
FIRCREST ST
CASTILLON DR
GATEWAY BL
FLANDERS DR
REYMOUTH DR
CARDIFF ST
PORTSMOUTH AV
RAVENWOOD AV
MADELAINE DR
OVERLAKE PL
RUSCHIN DR
PROVANCE ST
LIDO CT
DUMBARTON CT
DONEGAL CT
WYCOMBE PL
STIRLING CT
DOVER CT
BISCAY PL
ASSESSMENT DIAGRAM
LANDSCAPING AND LIGHTING DISTRICT NO. 2
Legend
LLD No. 2 Boundary
Parcels ± 0 950 1,900
Feet
(NEWARK BOULEVARD AT JARVIS AVENUE)
CITY OF NEWARK PART D
LANDSCAPING AND LIGHTING DISTRICT NO. 2 METHOD OF APPORTIONMENT 12 PART D
METHOD OF APPORTIONMENT OF ASSESSMENTS
This section explains the benefits to be derived from the improvements and the methodology used to apportion the total costs of the improvements to properties within the District.
The method used for apportioning the assessment is based upon the relative special benefits to be derived by the properties in the District and any established benefit zones.
The assessment is apportioned to each parcel in proportion to the relative cost of the special benefits from the improvements.
General
The 1972 Act permits the establishment of assessment districts by agencies for the purpose of providing certain public improvements which include the construction, maintenance and servicing of public lights, landscaping, and appurtenant facilities. The 1972 Act further requires that the cost of these improvements be levied according to benefit rather than assessed value:
“The net amount to be assessed upon lands within an assessment district may be apportioned by any formula or method which fairly distributes the net amount among all assessable lots or parcels in proportion to the estimated benefits to be received by each such lot or parcel from the improvements.” The formula used for calculating assessments in the District therefore reflects the composition of the parcels, and the improvements and services provided, to fairly apportion the costs based on estimated benefit to each parcel.
In addition, the 1972 Act permits the designation of zones of benefit within any individual assessment district if “by reasons or variations in the nature, location, and extent of the improvements, the various areas will receive different degrees of benefit from the improvement.” Thus, the 1972 Act requires the levy of a true “assessment” rather than a “special tax”.
Discussion of Benefit
Each of the improvements have been carefully reviewed by the City and the corresponding assessments have been proportionately spread to each parcel based on the special benefits conferred to property from the improvements as determined at the time the District was established.
The District consists of all Assessor Parcels within the boundaries of the District. The method of apportioning costs and assessing properties is based upon the proportional special benefits to be conferred by the improvements and services to the properties within the boundaries of the District. The apportioning of special benefit is a two-step process:
the first step is to identify the types of special benefits arising from the improvements and
CITY OF NEWARK PART D
LANDSCAPING AND LIGHTING DISTRICT NO. 2 METHOD OF APPORTIONMENT 13 services, and the second step is to allocate the costs and assign assessments to property based on the estimates of the special benefit being conferred to each property.
In summary, the assessments can only be levied based on the special benefit to property conferred from the installation, maintenance, and servicing of the improvements funded by the District. These special benefits are not dependent on any one property owner's use of the District's improvements or their specific demographic status. The basis for these special benefits comes from statutes approved by the California Legislature and other studies that describe the types of benefits received by property from such improvements.
The identified special benefits conferred to property from the improvements can be summarized as follows:
• Improved aesthetics:
o Well-maintained and attractive landscaping enhances the overall appearance and desirability of the area, making it visually appealing to property owners and visitors.
• Increased property values:
o Attractive and well-maintained landscaping can increase the desirability of nearby properties, potentially leading to higher property values. • Safety:
o Median landscaping helps calm traffic and reduce speeds, creating a safer environment for people traveling to and from properties within the District. It also acts as a physical buffer between roadways and properties within the District.
• Noise reduction:
o Trees and plants help absorb traffic noise and create a buffer between the road and nearby properties, reducing noise levels and creating a more peaceful environment.
• Reduced pollution:
o Trees and plants aid in filtering pollutants from the air, improving air quality and creating a healthier environment for properties in proximity to the landscape.
These benefits, when applied to property in the District, specifically increase the utility of the property within the District. For example, the assessments provide funding to maintain the landscaping that improves safety and access to the property and provides visual and environmental benefits to the properties within the District. Such improved and wellmaintained public facilities enhance the overall usability, quality, desirability, and safety of the properties.
CITY OF NEWARK PART D
LANDSCAPING AND LIGHTING DISTRICT NO. 2 METHOD OF APPORTIONMENT 14 Method of Assessment
This process of apportioning assessments to each property involves determining the relative special benefit received by each property from the improvements and services.
Therefore, the City and Engineer of Work at the time of District formation determined the project costs related to Jarvis Avenue west of Dumbarton Court and for Dumbarton Court, including a proportionate share of the incidental expenses will be spread on the basis of area to lots which front Jarvis Avenue and Dumbarton Court. Project costs related to improvements on Jarvis Avenue east of Dumbarton Court and on Newark Boulevard, including a proportionate share of incidental expenses will be spread to properties fronting this segment of Jarvis Avenue and Newark Boulevard on the basis of area, but after buildings are constructed, these costs are to be spread on the basis of building square footage, with costs allocated to undeveloped property based on the maximum building size permitted on the parcel. This methodology distributes assessments in proportion to the estimated special benefit conferred to property and is generally recognized as providing the basis for a fair and appropriate distribution of assessments.
In Fiscal Year 2026-27, the maximum allowable assessment for each assessable parcel within the District is needed to cover the annual costs. A listing of each assessable parcel and their proposed Fiscal Year 2026-27 assessment is on the Assessment Roll in Part E of this Report.
Exempted from the assessment would be the areas of public streets, public avenues, public lanes, public roads, public drives, public courts, public alleys, public easements and rights-of-ways, public greenbelts, and public parkways (all of which are typically not assigned an Assessor’s Parcel Number (APN) by the County). Also exempted from the assessment would be public agency owned property, utility rights-of-ways, common areas (such as in condominium complexes or those that are owned by a Homeowner’s or Property Owner’s Association), and any other property that is deemed to be unable to develop by the City. These types of parcels do not benefit from the improvements.
Appeals and Interpretations
Any property owner who feels that the assessment levied on the subject property is in error because of incorrect information being used to apply the foregoing method of assessment, may file a written appeal with City Engineer or his or her designee. Any such appeal is limited to correction of an assessment during the then current or, if before July 1, the upcoming fiscal year. Upon the filing of any such appeal, the City Engineer or his or her designee will promptly review the appeal and any information provided by the property owner. If the City Engineer or his or her designee finds that the assessment should be modified, the appropriate changes shall be made to the assessment roll. If any such changes are approved after the assessment roll has been filed with the County for collection, the City Engineer or his or her designee is authorized to refund to the property owner the amount of any approved reduction. Any property owner who disagrees with the decision of the City Engineer or her or his designee may refer their appeal to the City Council and the decision of the City Council shall be final.
CITY OF NEWARK PART E
LANDSCAPING AND LIGHTING DISTRICT NO. 2 ASSESSMENT ROLL 15 PART E
ASSESSMENT ROLL
A list of names and addresses of the owners of all parcels, and the description of each parcel within the District is shown on the last equalized Secured Property Tax Roll of the Alameda County Assessor, which by reference is hereby made a part of this Report.
This list is keyed to the Assessor’s Parcel Numbers as shown on the Assessment Roll, which includes the proposed amount of assessments for Fiscal Year 2026-27 apportioned to each parcel. The Assessment Roll is on file in the Public Works Department of the City and is included in this Report beginning on the next page.
The total proposed assessment for Fiscal Year 2026-27 is $26,678.00.
CITY OF NEWARK
LANDSCAPING & LIGHTING DISTRICT No. 2
ASSESSMENT ROLL
FISCAL YEAR 2026-27
Assessor's
Parcel
Number
Assessment
Amount
092A-2596-001-00 $134.00
092A-2596-002-00 $44.00
092A-2596-003-00 $77.00
092A-2596-004-00 $797.00
092A-2596-005-00 $74.00
092A-2596-006-00 $83.00
092A-2596-007-00 $66.00
092A-2596-008-00 $202.00
092A-2596-009-00 $796.00
092A-2596-010-00 $377.00
092A-2596-011-00 $161.00
537 -0521-014-00 $1,643.00
537 -0521-015-00 $198.00
537 -0521-023-02 $25.00
537 -0521-024-02 $55.00
537 -0521-025-00 $99.00
537 -0521-026-00 $38.00
537 -0521-027-00 $73.00
537 -0521-028-00 $78.00
537 -0521-036-00 $631.00
537 -0521-037-00 $820.00
537 -0521-038-00 $14,308.00
537 -0521-039-00 $2,306.00
537 -0521-045-00 $743.00
537 -0521-046-00 $57.00
537 -0521-047-00 $304.00
537 -0521-048-00 $195.00
537 -0855-001-00 $114.70
537 -0855-002-00 $114.70
537 -0855-003-00 $114.70
537 -0855-004-00 $114.70
537 -0855-005-00 $114.70
537 -0855-006-00 $114.70
537 -0855-007-00 $114.70
537 -0855-008-00 $114.70
537 -0855-009-00 $114.70
537 -0855-010-00 $114.70
537 -0855-011-00 $114.70
537 -0855-012-00 $114.70
537 -0855-013-00 $114.70
537 -0855-014-00 $114.70
537 -0855-015-00 $114.70
537 -0855-016-00 $114.70
537 -0855-017-00 $114.70
537 -0855-018-00 $114.70
537 -0855-019-00 $114.70
537 -0855-020-00 $114.70
Total Parcels: 47
Total Assessment: $26,678.00
PART E - 1 04/24/26
CITY OF NEWARK
LANDSCAPING AND LIGHTING DISTRICT NO. 2 APPENDIX A
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APPENDIX A
IMPROVEMENT DIAGRAM
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WINSLOW TE
KAISER DR
ORLEANS DR
JARVIS AV
BISCAY PL
LAKE BL
JARVIS AV
ABINGTON CT
TUPELO TE
DOVER CT
JARVIS AV
RAVENWOOD AV
CARDIFF ST
PORTSMOUTH AV
NORTHLAND TE
VANE
CM
NORMANDY DR
MILBURN
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FLANDERS DR
WILLBRIDGE
TE
BLACKBURN DR
RUSCHIN DR
BRETON DR
CHAPMAN DR
SHOW TE
FLANDERS PL
NEWARK BL
ARDENWOOD
TE
CASTLEFORD CT
ASHBOURNE CT
STIRLING CT
BRITTANY AV
ROXIE TE
LINFORD TE
MADELAI NE
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DONEGAL CT
LIDO BL
JARVIS AV
TOURRAINE DR
BRETON PL
DUMBARTON CT
PROVANCE ST
OVERLAKE PL
GATEWAY BL
LIDO CT
ARDENTECH CT
ABINGTO
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JARVIS AV
MELISSA TE
FIRCREST ST
CEDAR BL
CLEREM ONT DR
REYMOUTH DR
ARDENWOOD BL
CASTILLON DR
DUMBARTON CI
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Improvement Diagram
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Landscaping and Lighting District No. 4
Fiscal Year 2026-27
Engineer’s Report
July 9, 2026
CITY OF NEWARK FISCAL YEAR 2026-27
LANDSCAPING AND LIGHTING DISTRICT NO. 4 TABLE OF CONTENTS i
Table of Contents
Page No.
Certificate......................................................................................... ii Section I - Introduction.....................................................................1 Section II – Engineer’s Report .........................................................3 Part A – Plans and Specifications .........................................5 Part B – Estimate of Cost......................................................9 Part C – Assessment District Diagram ................................11 Part D – Method of Apportionment of Assessments............13 Part E - Assessment Roll ....................................................19 Appendix A – Improvement Diagram ........................................... A-1 CITY OF NEWARK FISCAL YEAR 2026-27
LANDSCAPING AND LIGHTING DISTRICT NO. 4 CERTIFICATE
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ENGINEER'S REPORT
CITY OF NEWARK
LANDSCAPING AND LIGHTING DISTRICT NO. 4
FISCAL YEAR 2026-27
The undersigned, acting on behalf of Francisco & Associates respectfully submits the enclosed Engineer's Report as directed by the Newark City Council pursuant to the provisions of Article XIIID, Section 4 of the California Constitution, and the Landscape and Lighting Act of 1972 being Section 22500 et al of the California Streets and Highways Code (the “1972 Act”). The undersigned certifies that he is a Professional Engineer, registered in the State of California.
Dated: June 15, 2026 By:
Eduardo Espinoza, P.E.
RCE # 83709
CITY OF NEWARK SECTION I
LANDSCAPING AND LIGHTING DISTRICT NO. 4 INTRODUCTION
1 SECTION I
INTRODUCTION
The City of Newark (“City”) levies and collects special assessments on parcels within the City of Newark Landscaping and Lighting District No. 4 (“District”) to maintain public improvements.
The District was formed to provide a dedicated source of funding for the ongoing maintenance of median-island and buffer landscape, streetlight, and park improvements benefiting parcels within the boundaries of the District. Since formation, an additional zone of benefit was created on September 14, 2017.
Following annexation of the zone of benefit referenced above, the District consists of the following two (2) zones of benefit:
• Zone 1 (New Technology Park and Stevenson Point Techpark) The area includes office, commercial, and institutional establishments in the City known as the New Technology Park and the Stevenson Point Techpark. • Zone 2 (Sanctuary)
The Sanctuary development includes Tract 8270 and is comprised of 386 single family homes and private roads.
The assessments and method of apportionment described in this Report utilize commonly accepted assessment engineering practices and have been calculated and proportionately spread to each parcel based on the special benefits received as approved by the City Council at the time the District was formed and the additional zone of benefit was established.
The District generally consists of those properties south of Cherry Street, west of Stevenson Boulevard, north of the railroad tracks and east of Mowry Avenue. A reduced copy of the Assessment Diagram showing the exterior boundaries of the District and each zone of benefit is provided in Part C of this Report.
Impacts of Proposition 218
On November 5, 1996 California voters approved Proposition 218 entitled "Right to Vote on Taxes Act" which added Articles XIIIC and XIIID to the California Constitution. While its title refers only to taxes, Proposition 218 established new procedural requirements for the formation and administration of assessment districts.
These new procedures stipulate that even if assessments are initially exempt from Proposition 218, future increases in assessments must comply with the provisions of Proposition 218.
However, if the increase in assessments were anticipated in the assessment formula (e.g., CPI increase or assessment cap) then the assessment would comply with the intent and provisions of Proposition 218.
CITY OF NEWARK SECTION I
LANDSCAPING AND LIGHTING DISTRICT NO. 4 INTRODUCTION
2 Current Annual Administration
As required by the 1972 Act, the Engineer's Report includes: (1) a description of the improvements to be operated, maintained, and serviced by the District and each benefit zone, (2) a cost estimate for the District and each benefit zone, and (3) a listing of the proposed Fiscal Year 2026-27 assessments to be levied upon each assessable lot or parcel within the District and each benefit zone.
The City will hold a Public Hearing on July 9, 2026, regarding this District which will provide an opportunity for any interested person to be heard. At the conclusion of the Public Hearing, the City Council may adopt a resolution confirming the assessment rates as originally proposed or as modified.
Payment of these annual assessments for each parcel will be made in the same manner and at the same time as payments are made for their annual property taxes. All funds collected through the assessments must be placed in a special fund and can only be used for the purposes stated within this Report.
CITY OF NEWARK SECTION II
LANDSCAPING AND LIGHTING DISTRICT NO. 4 ENGINEER’S REPORT 3 SECTION II
ENGINEER'S REPORT PREPARED FOR THE CITY OF NEWARK
LANDSCAPING AND LIGHTING DISTRICT NO. 4
FISCAL YEAR 2026-27
Pursuant to the Landscaping and Lighting Act of 1972 (Part 2 of Division 15 of the Streets and Highways Code of the State of California), and in accordance with the Resolution of Initiation, being Resolution No. 11,831, which directs the preparation and filing of the Engineer’s Report, adopted by the City Council of the City of Newark, on March 26, 2026, the following Report was prepared consisting of Section I (Introduction), and this, Section II, which consists of five (5) parts as follows:
PART A: PLANS AND SPECIFICATIONS
This part describes the improvements maintained by the District. Plans and specifications for the improvements are on file in the Office of the Director of Public Works of the City of Newark and are incorporated herein by reference.
PART B: ESTIMATE OF COST
This part contains an estimate of the cost of the proposed improvements to be maintained for Fiscal Year 2026-27, including incidental costs and expenses in connection therewith. The estimate is attached hereto and is on file in the Office of the Director of Public Works of the City of Newark.
PART C: ASSESSMENT DISTRICT DIAGRAM
This part incorporates a Diagram of the District showing the exterior boundaries of the District, the boundaries of any zones within the District and the lines and dimensions of each lot or parcel of land within the District. This Diagram has been prepared by the Engineer of Work and is on file in the Office of the Director of Public Works of the City of Newark.
The lines and dimensions of each lot or parcel within the District are those lines and dimensions shown on the maps of the Alameda County Assessor for the year when this Report was prepared. The Assessor’s maps and records are incorporated by reference herein and made a part of this Report.
CITY OF NEWARK SECTION II
LANDSCAPING AND LIGHTING DISTRICT NO. 4 ENGINEER’S REPORT 4 PART D: METHOD OF APPORTIONMENT OF ASSESSMENTS
This part describes the method of apportionment of assessments, based upon each parcel’s classification within the District in proportion to the estimated special benefits to be received.
PART E: ASSESSMENT ROLL
This part contains an assessment of the estimated cost of the improvements apportioned to each benefited parcel of land within the District. The Assessment Roll is filed in the Office of the City Clerk of the City of Newark and is incorporated in this Report. The list is keyed to the records of the Alameda County Assessor, which are incorporated herein by reference.
CITY OF NEWARK PART A
LANDSCAPING AND LIGHTING DISTRICT NO. 4 PLANS AND SPECIFICATIONS 5 PART A
PLANS AND SPECIFICATIONS
IMPROVEMENTS AND SERVICES PURSUANT TO THE 1972 ACT
The improvements and services authorized by the provisions of the Landscape and Lighting Act of 1972, being Part 2 of Division 15 of the Streets and Highways Code, commencing with Section 22500 (hereafter referred to as the “1972 Act”), that may be applicable to this District and associated assessments may include one or more of the following definitions:
• “Improvement” means one or any combination of the following:
o The installation or planting of landscaping.
o The installation or construction of statuary, fountains, and other ornamental structures and facilities.
o The installation or construction of public lighting facilities, including, but not limited to, traffic signals.
o The installation or construction of any facilities which are appurtenant to any of the forgoing, or which are necessary or convenient for the maintenance or servicing thereof, including, but not limited to, grading, clearing, removal of debris, the installation or construction of curbs, gutters, walls, sidewalks, or paving, or water, irrigation, drainage, or electrical facilities. o The installation of park or recreational improvements, including, but not limited to all the following:
Land preparation, such as grading, leveling, cutting and filling, sod, landscaping, irrigation systems, sidewalks, and drainage. Lights, playground equipment, play courts, and public restrooms. o The maintenance or servicing, or both, of any of the forgoing, and of any improvements authorized below.
o The acquisition of land for park, recreational, or open space purposes. o The acquisition of any existing improvement otherwise authorized herein. o The acquisition or construction of any community center, municipal auditorium or hall, or similar public facility for the indoor presentation of performances, shows, stage productions, fairs, conventions, exhibitions, pageants, meetings, parties, or other group events, activities, or functions, whether those events, activities, or functions are public or private.
CITY OF NEWARK PART A
LANDSCAPING AND LIGHTING DISTRICT NO. 4 PLANS AND SPECIFICATIONS 6 • “Incidental expenses” include all the following:
o The costs of preparation of the report, including plans, specifications, estimates, diagram, and assessment.
o The costs of printing, advertising, and giving of published, posted, and mailed notices.
o Compensation payable to the county for collection of assessments. o Compensation of any engineer or attorney employed to render services in proceedings pursuant to this part.
o Any other expenses incidental to the construction, installation, or maintenance and servicing of improvements.
o Any expenses incidental to the construction, installation, or maintenance and servicing of the improvements.
o Any expenses incidental to the issuance of bonds or notes. o Costs associated with any elections held for the approval of a new or increased assessment.
• “Landscaping” means trees, shrubs, grass, or other ornamental vegetation. • “Maintain” or “maintenance” means the furnishing of services and materials for the ordinary and usual maintenance, operation, and services of any improvement, including:
o Repair, removal or replacement of all or any part of any improvement. o Providing for the life, growth, health, and beauty of landscaping, including cultivation, irrigation, trimming, spraying, fertilizing, or treating for disease or injury.
o The removal of trimmings, rubbish, debris, and other solid waste. o The cleaning, sandblasting, and painting of walls and other improvements to remove or cover graffiti.
• “Public lighting facilities” means all works or improvements used or useful for the lighting of any public places, including ornamental standards, luminaries, poles, supports, tunnels, manholes, vaults, conduits, pipes, wires, conductors, guys, stubs, platforms, braces, transformers, insulators, contacts, switches, capacitors, meters, communication circuits, appliances, attachments, and appurtenances. • “Service” or “servicing” means the furnishing of:
o Electric current or energy, gas, or other illuminating agent for any public lighting facilities or for the lighting or operation of any other improvements. o Water for the irrigation of any landscaping, the operation of any fountains, or the maintenance of any other improvements.
CITY OF NEWARK PART A
LANDSCAPING AND LIGHTING DISTRICT NO. 4 PLANS AND SPECIFICATIONS 7 DESCRIPTION OF DISTRICT IMPROVEMENTS
The improvements, which have been constructed within the City, and those which may be subsequently constructed, operated, maintained, and serviced with District assessments are generally described as follows:
• The Landscape Improvements include, but are not limited to landscaping, planting, turf, trees, irrigation systems, and fixtures in parks, public streets, and sidewalk rights-ofway, including medians, traffic circles, parkways and other easements dedicated to the City within, and adjacent to, the zones.
• Street Lighting Improvements include, but are not limited to poles, fixtures, bulbs, conduits, conductors, equipment including guys, anchors, posts and pedestals, metering devices and appurtenant facilities as required to provide lighting in public streets and sidewalk rights-of-way and other easements dedicated to the City within, and adjacent to, the zones.
Improvement diagrams have been prepared identifying all improvements and areas that are to be maintained by the District and are included as Appendix A of this Report. The plans and specifications for the improvements described above are on file with the City’s Public Works Department.
A more detailed description of the facilities which either have or will be constructed, operated, maintained, and serviced within each of the District benefit zones follows.
Zone 1 (New Technology Park and Stevenson Point Techpark) Landscape Improvements
The Landscape Improvements include streetscapes and medians, specifically:
• The maintenance of Stevenson Boulevard median-island landscaping from the Nimitz Freeway to Cherry Street.
• The Maintenance of median-island and up to 50-feet of green belt landscaping and street lighting adjacent to Cherry street and the interior loop street within the boundaries of New Technology Park.
• The maintenance of landscaping across the Newark Unified School District parcel on Cherry Street.
CITY OF NEWARK PART A
LANDSCAPING AND LIGHTING DISTRICT NO. 4 PLANS AND SPECIFICATIONS 8 Zone 2 (Sanctuary)
Park and Landscape Improvements
Zone 2 is responsible for maintaining the existing District improvements identified previously in Zone 1, as well as additional maintenance and servicing of a neighborhood park and trash capture devices as listed below. Park maintenance includes turf, trees, and irrigation. • Neighborhood Park located north of Dragonfly Street, between Sea Turtle and Brush Rabbit.
• 6 trash capture devices on Cherry Street.
• 2 trash capture devices on Stevenson Boulevard.
• 3 trash capture devices on Tom Cod Street.
All other improvements associated with Zone 2 including landscaping, sidewalk rights-of-way, medians, parkways, and other easements dedicated to the City will be maintained by a Homeowner’s Association and will not be assessed to parcels within the District.
Street Lighting Improvements
The Street Lighting Improvements include fifty-one (51) streetlights located throughout Tract 8270 located along streets within the zone.
CITY OF NEWARK PART B
LANDSCAPING AND LIGHTING DISTRICT NO. 4 ESTIMATE OF COSTS 9 PART B
ESTIMATE OF COSTS
The 1972 Act requires that a special fund be set up for the collection of revenues and expenditures of the District. The Act provides that the total cost of construction, operation, and maintenance and servicing of the public improvements specified in Part A of this Report can be recovered by the District. Incidental expenses including administration of the District, engineering fees, legal fees and all other costs associated with the construction, operation and maintenance and servicing of the District can also be included.
Funds raised from the assessments shall be used only for the expenditures represented above. A contribution to the District by the City may be made to reduce assessments as the City deems appropriate. Any balance remaining on July 1 at the end of the fiscal year must be carried over to the next fiscal year unless the funds are being accumulated for future capital replacement projects or operating reserves.
The following table provides a summary of the estimated District revenues and cost estimates for Fiscal Year 2026-27.
Zone 1 Zone 2
Total
Amount
Projected Revenues
Assessment Revenue $37,082 $74,907 $111,989
Non-Assessment Revenues1 $8,151 $31,621 $39,772
Total Projected Revenues $45,233 $106,528 $151,761
Projected Expenses
Contract Services2 $59,143 $119,472 $178,616
Utilities $1,656 $3,344 $5,000
Administration and Incidentals $14,122 $28,527 $42,649
County Collection Fees $630 $1,273 $1,904
Unforeseen Maintenance and Repairs3 $3,778 $7,631 $11,408 Total Projected Expenses $79,329 $160,248 $239,577
Projected Fund Balance
Beginning Fund Balance - July 1, 2026 $423,909 $685,055 $1,108,965 Reserve Fund Collection Increase/(Decrease) ($34,096) ($53,720) ($87,816) Ending Fund Balance - June 30, 2027 $389,814 $631,335 $1,021,149 Recommended Operating Reserves $37,776 $76,309 $114,084 Available Operating Reserves $37,776 $76,309 $114,084
Available Capital Reserves3 $352,038 $555,026 $907,064 1 Non-Assessment Revenues include interest earnings estimated at 1.5% of Projected Beginning Fund Balance and the City contribution for General Benefits and Special Benefits conferred to property not in the District. 2 Includes $175,000 for Plant & Tree Replacement, Grading, Irrigation & Pop-Up Replacement, Irrigation Retrofit, and Re-mulch projects.
3 Unforeseen Maintenance and Repairs are assumed to be 5% of the Projected Expenses.
Landscaping and Lighting District No. 4
Fiscal Year 2026-27 Cost Estimate
CITY OF NEWARK PART B
LANDSCAPING AND LIGHTING DISTRICT NO. 4 ESTIMATE OF COSTS 10 The purpose of the various reserves is to ensure the District will have funds available for cashflow purposes and to repair or reconstruct the improvements that are the responsibility of the District.
The Recommended Operating Reserve target is fifty percent (50%) of the projected expenditures. Maintaining a fully funded Operating Reserve eliminates the need for the City to transfer funds from non-District accounts to pay for operational expenses during the first half of the fiscal year and provides the District with sufficient funds to address any unforeseen or unusual expenditures that may occur during the year.
The purpose of collecting and holding funds in a Capital Reserve is so that when improvements need to be replaced or expenditures are greater than can be conveniently raised from a single year’s assessment, funds are available so that the District can respond and address the need promptly.
CITY OF NEWARK PART C
LANDSCAPING AND LIGHTING DISTRICT NO. 4 ASSESSMENT DIAGRAM 11 PART C
ASSESSMENT DISTRICT DIAGRAM
The boundaries of the District and each zone of benefit are shown herein. The Diagram is on file in the Public Works Department of the City and shown on the following page of this Engineer's Report. The lines and dimensions of each parcel within the District are those lines and dimensions shown on the maps of the Alameda County Assessor for the year in which this Report was prepared and are incorporated by reference herein and made part of this Report.
A reduced copy of the Assessment Diagram is shown on the following page.
CHERRY ST
MOWRY AV
STEVENSON BL
ADDITION RD
DRAGONFLY ST
TOMCOD ST
LEVI ST
EUREKA DR
SEAL DR
STATION RD
CEDAR BL
SPADEFOOT AV
BRUSH RABBIT AV
EBBETTS ST
PARADA ST
TRUCKEE CT
GOOSE WY
MULE DEER ST
BALENTINE DR
TULE ELK WY
PELTON TE
JOAQUIN MURIETA AV
SAWYER TE
SOUTH DARNER DR
POTRERO DR
WAXWING DR
ASSESSMENT DIAGRAM
Legend
Parcels
LLD No. 4 Zone 1
LLD No. 4 Zone 2 ± 0 1,500 3,000
Feet
(NEW TECHNOLOGY PARK AND STEVENSON POINT TECHPARK)
LANDSCAPING AND LIGHTING DISTRICT NO. 4 ZONE 1AND 2
CITY OF NEWARK PART D
LANDSCAPING AND LIGHTING DISTRICT NO. 4 METHOD OF APPORTIONMENT 13 PART D
METHOD OF APPORTIONMENT OF ASSESSMENTS
This section explains the benefits to be derived from the improvements and the methodology used to apportion the total costs of the improvements to properties within the District.
The method used for apportioning the assessment is based upon the relative special benefits to be derived by the properties in the District and any established benefit zones.
The assessment is apportioned to each parcel in proportion to the relative cost of the special benefits from the improvements.
General
The 1972 Act permits the establishment of assessment districts by agencies for the purpose of providing certain public improvements which include the construction, maintenance and servicing of streetlights, landscaping, parks, trails, open space, and appurtenant facilities.
The 1972 Act further requires that the cost of these improvements be levied according to benefit rather than assessed value:
“The net amount to be assessed upon lands within an assessment district may be apportioned by any formula or method which fairly distributes the net amount among all assessable lots or parcels in proportion to the estimated benefits to be received by each such lot or parcel from the improvements.” The formula used for calculating assessments in the District therefore needs to reflect the composition of the parcels, and the improvements and services provided, to fairly apportion the costs based on estimated benefit to each parcel.
In addition, Article XIIID, of the California Constitution limits the amount of any assessment to the proportional “special benefit” conferred on the property. Article XIIID provides that only special benefits are assessable, and the City must separate the general benefits from the special benefits conferred on a parcel. There is no widely accepted or statutory formula for determining general and special benefit. However, the constitution states that a special benefit is different from a general benefit in that it is “particular and distinct” and “over and above” general benefits received by other properties.
The 1972 Act permits the designation of zones of benefit within any individual assessment district if “by reasons or variations in the nature, location, and extent of the improvements, the various areas will receive different degrees of benefit from the improvement.” Thus, the 1972 Act requires the levy of a true “assessment” rather than a “special tax”.
Article XIIID provides that publicly owned properties must be assessed unless there is clear and convincing evidence that those properties receive no special benefit from the assessment. Exempted from the assessment would be the areas of public streets, public avenues, public lanes, public roads, public drives, public courts, public alleys, public easements and rights-of-ways, public greenbelts and public parkways, utility easements,
CITY OF NEWARK PART D
LANDSCAPING AND LIGHTING DISTRICT NO. 4 METHOD OF APPORTIONMENT 14 and that portion of public property that is not developed and used for business purposes similar to private residential, commercial, industrial, and institutional activities.
The amount to be assessed may be apportioned by any formula or method which fairly distributes the amount among all assessable lots or parcels. In order for the City to separate out the general and special benefits for each improvement type, an analysis of each improvement was conducted. The analysis reviewed the purpose and users of each improvement, and then identified the properties that may benefit from the improvement both within and outside the City and within and outside each zone of benefit, and then allocated the costs to maintain, service, and replace each improvement type to each identified property. Because general benefits are not assessable, any costs associated with general benefits or special benefits assigned to properties within and outside the City and not in a District zone of benefit are to be paid for by the City. Only the costs associated with the special benefits conferred on property within each zone of benefit from the authorized improvements are assessable, and therefore assessed herein. A full analysis showing the quantification and separation of special and general benefits performed by the City and Engineer of Work at the time of the establishment of Benefit Zone 2 (Sanctuary) can be found in the Engineer’s Report prepared at the time of establishing Zone 2 (Sanctuary). A summary of the analysis by improvement type funded by District assessments is described below.
Special Benefit
Each of the improvements have been carefully reviewed by the City and the corresponding assessments have been proportionately spread to each parcel based on the special benefits conferred to property from the improvements as determined at the time the District and the subsequent zone of benefit was established.
The District consists of all Assessor Parcels within the boundaries of a zone of benefit. The method of apportioning costs and assessing properties is based upon the proportional special benefits to be conferred by the improvements and services within each zone of benefit to the properties within the boundaries of the District‘s zones of benefit. The apportioning of special benefit is a two-step process: the first step is to identify the types of special benefits arising from the improvements and services, and the second step is to allocate the costs and assign assessments to property based on the estimates of the special benefit being conferred to each property.
In determining the proportionate special benefit derived by each identified parcel, the proximity of the parcel to the public improvements detailed in Part A above, and the capital, maintenance, and operating costs of said public improvements, was considered and analyzed. Due to the close proximity of the parcels to the improvements detailed in Part A above, it has been demonstrated and determined that the parcels are uniquely benefited by, and receive a direct advantage from, and are conferred a particular and distinct special benefit over and above general benefits by said public improvements in a way that is particular and distinct from its effect on other parcels, and that real property in general and the public at large do not share.
CITY OF NEWARK PART D
LANDSCAPING AND LIGHTING DISTRICT NO. 4 METHOD OF APPORTIONMENT 15 In summary, the assessments can only be levied based on the special benefit to property conferred from the installation, maintenance, and servicing of the improvements funded by each zone of benefit within the District. These special benefits are not dependent on any one property owner's use of each zone of benefit’s improvements or their specific demographic status. The basis for these special benefits comes from statutes approved by the California Legislature and other studies that describe the types of benefits received by property from such improvements. The identified special benefits conferred to property from the improvements are summarized as follows.
Special Benefit from Landscape Maintenance
All parcels within the District, specifically, Zone 1 (New Technology Park and Stevenson Point Techpark) and Zone 2 (Sanctuary), receive special benefit from Landscape Maintenance. Trees, landscaping, hardscapes, ornamental structures, and appurtenant facilities, if well maintained, confer a particular and distinct special benefit upon real property within the zones of benefit by providing beautification, shade and positive enhancement of the community character, attractiveness, and desirability of the surroundings. In addition, all the aforementioned contribute to a specific increase in property desirability and a specific enhancement of the property value of each parcel within each zone of benefit within the District.
In Parkways and Land Values, written by John Nolan and Henry V. Hubbard in 1937, it is stated:
" ... there is no lack of opinion, based on general principles and experience and common sense, that parkways do in fact add value to property, even though the amount cannot be determined exactly .... Indeed, in most cases where public money has been spent on parkways the assumption has been made that the proposed parkway will show a provable financial profit to the City. It has been believed that the establishment of parkways causes a rise in real estate values throughout the City, or in parts of the City, ... " It should be noted that the definition of "parkways" above may include the roadway as well as the landscaping alongside the roadway.
Special Benefit from Street Lighting Maintenance
All parcels within Zone 2 of the District receive special benefit from Street Lighting Maintenance. The special benefit from street lighting can be measured by increased safety to people and property, as well as the increased availability of lighting. The safety to people results in a special benefit to residential parcels because street lighting improves traffic safety during ingress and egress to the property and creates a deterrent to crime on the property. The safety to property results in a special benefit to both residential and vacant and undeveloped parcels because street lighting operation, maintenance and servicing provides for the protection of buildings and personal property against crimes such as theft and vandalism.
CITY OF NEWARK PART D
LANDSCAPING AND LIGHTING DISTRICT NO. 4 METHOD OF APPORTIONMENT 16 Special Benefit from Park Maintenance
All parcels within Zone 2 (Sanctuary) receive special benefit from Park Maintenance. The overall quality of life and desirability of an area is enhanced, when public parks and recreational facilities are in place, improved, operable, safe, clean, and properly maintained.
Conversely, property desirability decreases when park and recreational facilities are unsafe or destroyed by the elements or vandalism.
Property desirability in an area also increases when there is an increase in the number of parks, recreation centers and sports facilities. These park and recreational facilities enable property owners to participate in sporting events, leisure activities, picnics, organized social events, and other miscellaneous activities.
Studies in several communities, including counties and cities throughout the United States, have indicated that recreation areas and facilities, if well maintained and wisely administered, have caused a marked increase in the property values of parcels in the community. Consequently, such recreation and park facilities have proved a potent factor in maintaining a sound economic condition and a high standard of livability in the community.
These studies confirm the opinion, long held by planning authorities, as to the economic value of parks and recreational facilities in a community. “The recreation value is realized as a rise in the value of land and other property in or near the recreation area, and is of both private interest to the landowner and others, holding an economic stake in the area, and of public interest to the taxpayers, who have a stake ...." (National Recreation and Park Association, June 1985)
“Recreation and park amenities are central components in establishing the quality of life in a community. ... [Businesses’] main resource is their employees for whom quality of life is an important issue… The availability and attractiveness of local parks and programs influences some companies’ relocation decisions. ... the presence of a park encourages real estate development around it.... ". (California Parks & Recreation, Winter 1997) The benefit of parks and other recreational facilities to residential and the surrounding commercial/industrial properties in Zone 1 (New Technology Park and Stevenson Point Techpark) is supported and has been summarized by several studies. The United States Department of the Interior, National Park Service, in a publication of June 1984, concluded the following:
• Parks and recreation stimulate business and generate tax revenues • Parks and recreation help conserve land, energy, and resources • An investment in parks and recreation helps reduce pollution and noise, makes communities more livable, and increases property values • Public recreation benefits all employers by providing continuing opportunities to maintain a level of fitness throughout one's working life, and through helping individuals cope with the stress of a fast-paced and demanding life
CITY OF NEWARK PART D
LANDSCAPING AND LIGHTING DISTRICT NO. 4 METHOD OF APPORTIONMENT 17 Proper maintenance and operation of the parks within the City benefits those properties within the service areas of the parks by providing environmental quality and recreational enhancement.
Special Benefit to Parcels Outside of the District
There are parcels outside Zone 2 (Sanctuary) that receive special benefit from some of the improvements (e.g., parks, etc.). Based on the analysis performed at the time of the establishment of Zone 2 (Sanctuary), it was determined that 11.06% of the annual costs from the improvements associated with Zone 2 (Sanctuary) are attributable to special benefits to parcels outside of Zone 2 (Sanctuary).
The share of cost attributable to special benefits conferred to parcels outside of Zone 2 (Sanctuary) cannot be assessed to properties within the specific zone, but are required to be paid by some other source, such as the City’s General Fund.
General Benefit
In the context of assessments, a general benefit is a benefit enjoyed by the community, or the public at large rather than a special benefit that is specifically conferred to individual properties. The Engineer of Work at the time of establishing Zone 2 (Sanctuary) performed an analysis and determined there are general benefits conferred from the District improvements to the public at large. Based on this analysis performed by the Engineer of Work, 2.26% of annual costs associated with the District and related improvements are attributable to general benefits received by the public at large. The share of costs attributable to the general benefits of each zone of benefit cannot be assessed to properties within each specific zone, but are required to be paid by some other source, such as the City’s General Fund.
Method of Assessment
This process of apportioning assessments to each property involves determining the relative special benefit received by each property from the improvements and services. Since the assessment will be levied against parcels of property as shown on the tax roll, the final charges must be assigned by Assessor's Parcel Number. If assessments were to be spread just by parcel, not considering land use or parcel size, a single family parcel would be paying the same as a 50 unit apartment parcel or a large commercial establishment and this would not be equitable.
Therefore, the City and Engineer of Work at the time of formation of Zone 1 (New Technology Park and Stevenson Point Techpark) determined that the most appropriate method of apportioning costs was to segregate the costs associated with New Technology Park from the Stevenson Point Techpark and then spread the specific costs on an acreage basis to the benefiting parcels adjacent and in proximity to the improvements. However, the parcels south of Zone 2 east of Addition Road and west of Eureka Drive benefit from all Zone 1 improvements and are therefore apportioned costs associated with the improvements for both New Technology Park and Stevenson Point Techpark.
CITY OF NEWARK PART D
LANDSCAPING AND LIGHTING DISTRICT NO. 4 METHOD OF APPORTIONMENT 18 Furthermore, the City and Engineer at the time of establishing Zone 2 (Sanctuary) determined the most appropriate method of apportioning costs was to spread all Zone 2 (Sanctuary) specific costs equally to all single-family residential homes. Publicly owned properties within the District must be assessed unless there is clear and convincing evidence that those properties receive no special benefit from the improvements. Exempted from the assessment would be the areas of public streets, public avenues, public lanes, public roads, public drives, public courts, public alleys, public easements and rights-of-ways, public greenbelts, public parkways, public property designated open space, and any portion of public property that is not used for business purposes similar to private residential, commercial, industrial, and institutional activities. Also exempted from the assessments are private streets, utility easements, Homeowner’s Association common areas (except club houses, community centers, parking lots, etc.) and any other parcels that do not receive a special and direct benefit from the improvements.
Parcels within each zone may be assessed once it is anticipated that improvements will need to be maintained or reserve funds will need to be collected for the ensuing fiscal year(s). The table below summarizes both the maximum and applied assessment rates for each zone for Fiscal Year 2026-27.
Maximum Assessment Rate Increases
The maximum assessment rates for Zone 1 (New Technology Park and Stevenson Point Techpark) may not be increased annually without property owner approval through a successful Proposition 218 proceeding. However, the maximum annual assessment rate for Zone 2 (Sanctuary) may be adjusted annually by the greater of the annual increase in the Bureau of Labor Statistics, Consumer Price Index for the month of February, All Urban Consumers for the San Francisco/Oakland/San Jose area, or 3%.
Appeals and Interpretations
Any property owner who feels that the assessment levied on the subject property is in error because of incorrect information being used to apply the foregoing method of assessment, may file a written appeal with City Engineer or his or her designee. Any such appeal is limited to correction of an assessment during the then current or, if before July 1, the upcoming fiscal year. Upon the filing of any such appeal, the City Engineer or his or her designee will promptly review the appeal and any information provided by the property owner. If the City Engineer or his or her designee finds that the assessment should be modified, the appropriate changes shall be made to the assessment roll. If any such changes are approved after the assessment roll has been filed with the County for collection, the City Engineer or his or her designee is authorized to refund to the property owner the amount of any approved reduction. Any property owner who disagrees with the decision of the City Engineer or her or his designee may refer their appeal to the City Council and the decision of the City Council shall be final.
LLD No. 4 Benefit Zone
FY 2026-27 Maximum
Assessment Rate
FY 2026-27 Applied
Assessment Rate
Zone 1 - New Technology Park $192.50 $192.50
Zone 1 - Stevenson Point Techpark $130.00 $130.00
Zone 2 - Sanctuary $249.20 $194.06
CITY OF NEWARK PART E
LANDSCAPING AND LIGHTING DISTRICT NO. 4 ASSESSMENT ROLL 19 PART E
ASSESSMENT ROLL
A list of names and addresses of the owners of all parcels, and the description of each parcel within the District is shown on the last equalized Secured Property Tax Roll of the Alameda County Assessor, which by reference is hereby made a part of this Report.
This list is keyed to the Assessor’s Parcel Numbers as shown on the Assessment Roll, which includes the proposed amount of assessments for Fiscal Year 2026-27 apportioned to each parcel. The Assessment Roll is on file in the Public Works Department of the City and is included in this Report beginning on the next page.
The total proposed assessment for Fiscal Year 2026-27 is $111,988.92.
CITY OF NEWARK
LANDSCAPING & LIGHTING DISTRICT No. 4
ASSESSMENT ROLL
FISCAL YEAR 2026-27
Assessor's
Parcel
Number Zone
Assessment
Amount
901 -0185-039-00 $259.28 1
901 -0185-040-00 $1,298.70 1
901 -0185-041-00 $1,869.20 1
901 -0185-042-00 $2,819.94 1
901 -0185-033-00 $4,337.62 1
901 -0185-043-00 $2,316.52 1
901 -0110-068-00 $1,341.72 1A
901 -0110-069-00 $342.46 1A
901 -0185-013-08 $15,425.02 1A
901 -0185-014-00 $270.66 1A
901 -0185-044-00 $758.54 1B
901 -0185-051-00 $476.70 1B
901 -0185-052-00 $631.80 1B
901 -0185-053-00 $491.40 1B
901 -0185-054-00 $510.38 1B
901 -0185-055-00 $523.38 1B
901 -0185-056-00 $374.26 1B
901 -0185-057-00 $102.82 1B
901 -0185-059-03 $966.42 1B
901 -0185-060-01 $375.70 1B
901 -0185-049-00 $1,589.24 1B
901 -0200-028-00 $194.06 2
901 -0200-029-00 $194.06 2
901 -0200-030-00 $194.06 2
901 -0200-031-00 $194.06 2
901 -0200-032-00 $194.06 2
901 -0200-033-00 $194.06 2
901 -0200-034-00 $194.06 2
901 -0200-035-00 $194.06 2
901 -0200-036-00 $194.06 2
901 -0200-037-00 $194.06 2
901 -0200-038-00 $194.06 2
901 -0200-039-00 $194.06 2
901 -0200-040-00 $194.06 2
901 -0200-041-00 $194.06 2
901 -0200-042-00 $194.06 2
901 -0200-043-00 $194.06 2
901 -0200-044-00 $194.06 2
901 -0200-045-00 $194.06 2
901 -0200-046-00 $194.06 2
901 -0200-047-00 $194.06 2
901 -0200-048-00 $194.06 2
901 -0200-049-00 $194.06 2
901 -0200-050-00 $194.06 2
901 -0200-051-00 $194.06 2
901 -0200-052-00 $194.06 2
901 -0200-053-00 $194.06 2
901 -0200-054-00 $194.06 2
901 -0200-055-00 $194.06 2
901 -0200-056-00 $194.06 2
901 -0200-057-00 $194.06 2
901 -0200-058-00 $194.06 2
Assessor's
Parcel
Number Zone
Assessment
Amount
901 -0200-059-00 $194.06 2
901 -0200-060-00 $194.06 2
901 -0200-061-00 $194.06 2
901 -0200-062-00 $194.06 2
901 -0200-063-00 $194.06 2
901 -0200-064-00 $194.06 2
901 -0200-065-00 $194.06 2
901 -0200-066-00 $194.06 2
901 -0200-067-00 $194.06 2
901 -0200-068-00 $194.06 2
901 -0200-069-00 $194.06 2
901 -0200-070-00 $194.06 2
901 -0200-071-00 $194.06 2
901 -0200-072-00 $194.06 2
901 -0200-073-00 $194.06 2
901 -0200-074-00 $194.06 2
901 -0200-075-00 $194.06 2
901 -0200-076-00 $194.06 2
901 -0200-077-00 $194.06 2
901 -0200-078-00 $194.06 2
901 -0200-079-00 $194.06 2
901 -0200-080-00 $194.06 2
901 -0200-081-00 $194.06 2
901 -0200-082-00 $194.06 2
901 -0200-083-00 $194.06 2
901 -0200-084-00 $194.06 2
901 -0200-085-00 $194.06 2
901 -0200-086-00 $194.06 2
901 -0200-087-00 $194.06 2
901 -0200-088-00 $194.06 2
901 -0200-089-00 $194.06 2
901 -0200-090-00 $194.06 2
901 -0200-091-00 $194.06 2
901 -0200-092-00 $194.06 2
901 -0200-093-00 $194.06 2
901 -0200-094-00 $194.06 2
901 -0200-095-00 $194.06 2
901 -0200-096-00 $194.06 2
901 -0200-097-00 $194.06 2
901 -0200-098-00 $194.06 2
901 -0200-099-00 $194.06 2
901 -0200-100-00 $194.06 2
901 -0200-101-00 $194.06 2
901 -0200-102-00 $194.06 2
901 -0200-103-00 $194.06 2
901 -0200-104-00 $194.06 2
901 -0200-105-00 $194.06 2
901 -0200-106-00 $194.06 2
901 -0200-107-00 $194.06 2
901 -0200-108-00 $194.06 2
901 -0200-109-00 $194.06 2
901 -0200-110-00 $194.06 2
Assessor's
Parcel
Number Zone
Assessment
Amount
901 -0200-111-00 $194.06 2
901 -0200-112-00 $194.06 2
901 -0200-113-00 $194.06 2
901 -0200-114-00 $194.06 2
901 -0200-115-00 $194.06 2
901 -0200-116-00 $194.06 2
901 -0200-117-00 $194.06 2
901 -0200-118-00 $194.06 2
901 -0200-119-00 $194.06 2
901 -0200-120-00 $194.06 2
901 -0200-121-00 $194.06 2
901 -0200-122-00 $194.06 2
901 -0200-123-00 $194.06 2
901 -0200-124-00 $194.06 2
901 -0200-125-00 $194.06 2
901 -0200-126-00 $194.06 2
901 -0200-127-00 $194.06 2
901 -0200-128-00 $194.06 2
901 -0200-129-00 $194.06 2
901 -0200-130-00 $194.06 2
901 -0200-131-00 $194.06 2
901 -0200-132-00 $194.06 2
901 -0200-133-00 $194.06 2
901 -0200-134-00 $194.06 2
901 -0200-135-00 $194.06 2
901 -0201-016-00 $194.06 2
901 -0201-017-00 $194.06 2
901 -0201-018-00 $194.06 2
901 -0201-019-00 $194.06 2
901 -0201-020-00 $194.06 2
901 -0201-021-00 $194.06 2
901 -0201-022-00 $194.06 2
901 -0201-023-00 $194.06 2
901 -0201-024-00 $194.06 2
901 -0201-025-00 $194.06 2
901 -0201-026-00 $194.06 2
901 -0201-027-00 $194.06 2
901 -0201-028-00 $194.06 2
901 -0201-029-00 $194.06 2
901 -0201-030-00 $194.06 2
901 -0201-031-00 $194.06 2
901 -0201-032-00 $194.06 2
901 -0201-033-00 $194.06 2
901 -0201-034-00 $194.06 2
901 -0201-035-00 $194.06 2
901 -0201-036-00 $194.06 2
901 -0201-037-00 $194.06 2
901 -0201-038-00 $194.06 2
901 -0201-039-00 $194.06 2
901 -0201-040-00 $194.06 2
901 -0201-041-00 $194.06 2
901 -0201-042-00 $194.06 2
PART E - 1 04/24/26
CITY OF NEWARK
LANDSCAPING & LIGHTING DISTRICT No. 4
ASSESSMENT ROLL
FISCAL YEAR 2026-27
Assessor's
Parcel
Number Zone
Assessment
Amount
901 -0201-043-00 $194.06 2
901 -0201-044-00 $194.06 2
901 -0201-045-00 $194.06 2
901 -0201-046-00 $194.06 2
901 -0201-047-00 $194.06 2
901 -0201-048-00 $194.06 2
901 -0201-049-00 $194.06 2
901 -0201-050-00 $194.06 2
901 -0201-051-00 $194.06 2
901 -0201-052-00 $194.06 2
901 -0201-053-00 $194.06 2
901 -0201-054-01 $194.06 2
901 -0201-055-03 $194.06 2
901 -0201-056-00 $194.06 2
901 -0201-057-00 $194.06 2
901 -0201-058-00 $194.06 2
901 -0201-059-00 $194.06 2
901 -0201-060-02 $194.06 2
901 -0201-061-00 $194.06 2
901 -0201-062-00 $194.06 2
901 -0201-063-00 $194.06 2
901 -0201-064-00 $194.06 2
901 -0201-065-00 $194.06 2
901 -0201-066-00 $194.06 2
901 -0201-067-00 $194.06 2
901 -0201-068-00 $194.06 2
901 -0201-069-00 $194.06 2
901 -0201-070-00 $194.06 2
901 -0201-071-00 $194.06 2
901 -0201-072-00 $194.06 2
901 -0201-073-00 $194.06 2
901 -0201-074-00 $194.06 2
901 -0201-075-00 $194.06 2
901 -0201-076-00 $194.06 2
901 -0201-077-00 $194.06 2
901 -0201-078-00 $194.06 2
901 -0201-079-00 $194.06 2
901 -0201-080-00 $194.06 2
901 -0201-081-00 $194.06 2
901 -0201-082-00 $194.06 2
901 -0201-083-00 $194.06 2
901 -0201-084-00 $194.06 2
901 -0201-085-00 $194.06 2
901 -0201-086-00 $194.06 2
901 -0201-087-00 $194.06 2
901 -0201-088-00 $194.06 2
901 -0201-089-00 $194.06 2
901 -0201-090-00 $194.06 2
901 -0201-091-00 $194.06 2
901 -0201-092-00 $194.06 2
901 -0201-093-00 $194.06 2
901 -0201-094-00 $194.06 2
Assessor's
Parcel
Number Zone
Assessment
Amount
901 -0201-095-00 $194.06 2
901 -0201-096-00 $194.06 2
901 -0201-097-00 $194.06 2
901 -0201-098-00 $194.06 2
901 -0201-099-00 $194.06 2
901 -0201-100-00 $194.06 2
901 -0201-101-00 $194.06 2
901 -0201-102-00 $194.06 2
901 -0201-103-00 $194.06 2
901 -0201-104-00 $194.06 2
901 -0201-105-00 $194.06 2
901 -0201-106-00 $194.06 2
901 -0201-107-00 $194.06 2
901 -0201-108-00 $194.06 2
901 -0201-109-00 $194.06 2
901 -0201-110-00 $194.06 2
901 -0201-111-00 $194.06 2
901 -0202-007-00 $194.06 2
901 -0202-008-00 $194.06 2
901 -0202-009-00 $194.06 2
901 -0202-010-00 $194.06 2
901 -0202-011-00 $194.06 2
901 -0202-012-00 $194.06 2
901 -0202-013-00 $194.06 2
901 -0202-014-00 $194.06 2
901 -0202-015-00 $194.06 2
901 -0202-016-00 $194.06 2
901 -0202-017-00 $194.06 2
901 -0202-018-00 $194.06 2
901 -0202-019-00 $194.06 2
901 -0202-020-00 $194.06 2
901 -0202-021-00 $194.06 2
901 -0202-022-00 $194.06 2
901 -0202-023-00 $194.06 2
901 -0202-024-00 $194.06 2
901 -0202-025-00 $194.06 2
901 -0202-026-00 $194.06 2
901 -0202-027-00 $194.06 2
901 -0202-028-00 $194.06 2
901 -0202-029-00 $194.06 2
901 -0202-030-00 $194.06 2
901 -0202-031-00 $194.06 2
901 -0202-032-00 $194.06 2
901 -0202-033-00 $194.06 2
901 -0202-034-00 $194.06 2
901 -0202-035-00 $194.06 2
901 -0202-036-00 $194.06 2
901 -0202-037-00 $194.06 2
901 -0202-038-00 $194.06 2
901 -0202-039-00 $194.06 2
901 -0202-040-00 $194.06 2
901 -0202-041-00 $194.06 2
Assessor's
Parcel
Number Zone
Assessment
Amount
901 -0202-042-00 $194.06 2
901 -0202-043-00 $194.06 2
901 -0202-044-00 $194.06 2
901 -0202-045-00 $194.06 2
901 -0202-046-00 $194.06 2
901 -0202-047-00 $194.06 2
901 -0202-048-00 $194.06 2
901 -0202-049-00 $194.06 2
901 -0202-050-00 $194.06 2
901 -0202-051-00 $194.06 2
901 -0202-052-00 $194.06 2
901 -0202-053-00 $194.06 2
901 -0202-054-00 $194.06 2
901 -0202-055-00 $194.06 2
901 -0202-056-00 $194.06 2
901 -0202-057-00 $194.06 2
901 -0202-058-00 $194.06 2
901 -0202-059-00 $194.06 2
901 -0202-060-00 $194.06 2
901 -0202-061-00 $194.06 2
901 -0202-062-00 $194.06 2
901 -0202-063-00 $194.06 2
901 -0202-064-00 $194.06 2
901 -0202-065-00 $194.06 2
901 -0202-066-00 $194.06 2
901 -0202-067-00 $194.06 2
901 -0202-068-00 $194.06 2
901 -0202-069-00 $194.06 2
901 -0202-070-00 $194.06 2
901 -0202-071-00 $194.06 2
901 -0202-072-00 $194.06 2
901 -0202-073-00 $194.06 2
901 -0202-074-00 $194.06 2
901 -0202-075-00 $194.06 2
901 -0202-076-00 $194.06 2
901 -0202-077-00 $194.06 2
901 -0202-078-00 $194.06 2
901 -0202-079-00 $194.06 2
901 -0202-080-00 $194.06 2
901 -0202-081-00 $194.06 2
901 -0202-082-00 $194.06 2
901 -0202-083-00 $194.06 2
901 -0202-084-00 $194.06 2
901 -0202-085-00 $194.06 2
901 -0202-086-00 $194.06 2
901 -0202-087-00 $194.06 2
901 -0202-088-00 $194.06 2
901 -0202-089-00 $194.06 2
901 -0202-090-00 $194.06 2
901 -0202-091-00 $194.06 2
901 -0203-005-00 $194.06 2
901 -0203-006-00 $194.06 2
PART E - 2 04/24/26
CITY OF NEWARK
LANDSCAPING & LIGHTING DISTRICT No. 4
ASSESSMENT ROLL
FISCAL YEAR 2026-27
Assessor's
Parcel
Number Zone
Assessment
Amount
901 -0203-007-00 $194.06 2
901 -0203-008-00 $194.06 2
901 -0203-009-00 $194.06 2
901 -0203-010-00 $194.06 2
901 -0203-011-00 $194.06 2
901 -0203-012-00 $194.06 2
901 -0203-013-00 $194.06 2
901 -0203-014-00 $194.06 2
901 -0203-015-00 $194.06 2
901 -0203-016-00 $194.06 2
901 -0203-017-00 $194.06 2
901 -0203-018-00 $194.06 2
901 -0203-019-00 $194.06 2
901 -0203-020-00 $194.06 2
901 -0203-021-00 $194.06 2
901 -0203-022-00 $194.06 2
901 -0203-023-00 $194.06 2
901 -0203-024-00 $194.06 2
901 -0203-025-00 $194.06 2
901 -0203-026-00 $194.06 2
901 -0203-027-00 $194.06 2
901 -0203-028-00 $194.06 2
901 -0203-029-00 $194.06 2
901 -0203-030-00 $194.06 2
901 -0203-031-00 $194.06 2
901 -0203-032-00 $194.06 2
901 -0203-033-00 $194.06 2
901 -0203-034-00 $194.06 2
901 -0203-035-00 $194.06 2
901 -0203-036-00 $194.06 2
901 -0203-037-00 $194.06 2
901 -0203-038-00 $194.06 2
901 -0203-039-00 $194.06 2
901 -0203-040-00 $194.06 2
901 -0203-041-00 $194.06 2
901 -0203-042-00 $194.06 2
901 -0203-043-00 $194.06 2
901 -0203-044-00 $194.06 2
901 -0203-045-00 $194.06 2
901 -0203-046-00 $194.06 2
901 -0203-047-00 $194.06 2
901 -0203-048-00 $194.06 2
901 -0203-049-00 $194.06 2
901 -0203-050-00 $194.06 2
901 -0203-051-00 $194.06 2
901 -0203-052-00 $194.06 2
901 -0203-053-00 $194.06 2
901 -0203-054-00 $194.06 2
901 -0203-055-00 $194.06 2
901 -0203-056-00 $194.06 2
901 -0203-057-00 $194.06 2
901 -0203-058-00 $194.06 2
Assessor's
Parcel
Number Zone
Assessment
Amount
901 -0203-059-00 $194.06 2
901 -0203-060-00 $194.06 2
901 -0203-061-00 $194.06 2
901 -0203-062-00 $194.06 2
901 -0203-063-00 $194.06 2
901 -0203-064-00 $194.06 2
901 -0203-065-00 $194.06 2
901 -0203-066-00 $194.06 2
901 -0203-067-00 $194.06 2
901 -0203-068-00 $194.06 2
901 -0203-069-00 $194.06 2
901 -0203-070-00 $194.06 2
901 -0203-071-00 $194.06 2
901 -0203-072-00 $194.06 2
901 -0203-073-00 $194.06 2
901 -0203-074-00 $194.06 2
901 -0203-075-00 $194.06 2
901 -0203-076-00 $194.06 2
901 -0203-077-00 $194.06 2
901 -0203-078-00 $194.06 2
901 -0203-079-00 $194.06 2
901 -0203-080-00 $194.06 2
901 -0203-081-00 $194.06 2
901 -0203-082-00 $194.06 2
901 -0203-083-00 $194.06 2
901 -0203-084-00 $194.06 2
901 -0203-085-00 $194.06 2
901 -0203-086-00 $194.06 2
901 -0203-087-00 $194.06 2
901 -0203-088-00 $194.06 2
901 -0203-089-00 $194.06 2
901 -0203-090-00 $194.06 2
901 -0203-091-00 $194.06 2
901 -0203-092-00 $194.06 2
901 -0203-093-00 $194.06 2
901 -0203-094-00 $194.06 2
901 -0203-095-00 $194.06 2
901 -0203-096-00 $194.06 2
901 -0203-097-00 $194.06 2
901 -0203-098-00 $194.06 2
901 -0203-099-00 $194.06 2
901 -0203-100-00 $194.06 2
901 -0203-101-00 $194.06 2
Total Parcels: 407
Total Assessment: $111,988.92
PART E - 3 04/24/26
CITY OF NEWARK
LANDSCAPE & LIGHTNING DISTRICT No. 4
ASSESSMENT ROLL
Fiscal Year 2026-27
SUMMARY
Parcel Assessment
21 $ 37,081.76
Zone No. 2 386 $ 74,907.16
Total 407 $ 111,988.92
Zone No. 1
Zone
CITY OF NEWARK
LANDSCAPING AND LIGHTING DISTRICT NO. 4 APPENDIX A
A-1
APPENDIX A
IMPROVEMENT DIAGRAM
SAWYER TE
POTRERO DR
POTRERO DR
STEVENSON BL
JOAQUIN MURIETA AV
PELTON TE
CEDAR BL
GOOSE WY
SPADEFOOTAV
GRASSHOPPER AV
SQUIRREL RD
CEDAR BL
AUBURN AV
DRAGONFLY ST
FOG SHREW RD
CEDAR BL
LEVI ST
ALBRAE ST
BRUSH RABBIT AV
CEDAR BL
PARADA ST
TOMCOD ST
SEA TURTLE AV
CEDAR BL
DISCOVERY PL
BUENA VISTA DR
MULE DEER ST
MOWRY AV
ENCYCLOPEDIA CI
GLOBE PL
CHERRY ST
CEDAR BL
STATION RD
BOYCE RD
SEAL DR
STEWART AV
ENCYCLOPEDIA C I
WEBER RD
ADDITION RD
EUREKA DR
Landscaping and Lighting District No. 4
Improvement Diagram
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1,100
US Feet
Landscaping and Lighting District No. 7
Fiscal Year 2026-27
Engineer’s Report
July 9, 2026
CITY OF NEWARK FISCAL YEAR 2026-27
LANDSCAPING AND LIGHTING DISTRICT NO. 7 TABLE OF CONTENTS i
Table of Contents
Page No.
Certificate......................................................................................... ii Section I - Introduction.....................................................................1 Section II – Engineer’s Report .........................................................3 Part A – Plans and Specifications .........................................5 Part B – Estimate of Cost......................................................8 Part C – Assessment District Diagram ................................10 Part D – Method of Apportionment of Assessments............12 Part E - Assessment Roll ....................................................15 Appendix A – Improvement Diagram ........................................... A-1 CITY OF NEWARK FISCAL YEAR 2026-27
LANDSCAPING AND LIGHTING DISTRICT NO. 7 CERTIFICATE
ii
ENGINEER'S REPORT
CITY OF NEWARK
LANDSCAPING AND LIGHTING DISTRICT NO. 7
FISCAL YEAR 2026-27
The undersigned, acting on behalf of Francisco & Associates respectfully submits the enclosed Engineer's Report as directed by the Newark City Council pursuant to the provisions of Article XIIID, Section 4 of the California Constitution, and the Landscape and Lighting Act of 1972 being Section 22500 et al of the California Streets and Highways Code (the “1972 Act”). The undersigned certifies that he is a Professional Engineer, registered in the State of California.
Dated: June 15, 2026 By:
Eduardo Espinoza, P.E.
RCE # 83709
CITY OF NEWARK SECTION I
LANDSCAPING AND LIGHTING DISTRICT NO. 7 INTRODUCTION
1 SECTION I
INTRODUCTION
The City of Newark (“City”) levies and collects special assessments on parcels within the City of Newark Landscaping and Lighting District No. 7 (“District”) to maintain public improvements.
The District was formed to provide a dedicated source of funding for the ongoing maintenance of streetlights and landscaping improvements within the public right-of-way benefiting parcels within the boundaries of the District.
The assessments and method of apportionment described in this Report utilize commonly accepted assessment engineering practices and have been calculated and proportionately spread to each parcel based on the special benefits received as approved by the City Council at the time the District was formed.
The District generally consists of those properties along and adjacent to Newark Boulevard between Jarvis Avenue and Cedar Boulevard. A reduced copy of the Assessment Diagram showing the exterior boundaries of the District is provided in Part C of this Report.
Compliance with the California Constitution
Assessments are levied annually within the District pursuant to the 1972 Act. All assessments described in this Report and approved by the City Council are prepared in accordance with the 1972 Act and are compliant with the provisions of the California Constitution Article XIIID (“Article XIIID”), which was enacted with the passage of Proposition 218 in November 1996.
Pursuant to Article XIIID Section 5, certain existing assessments are exempt from the substantive and procedural requirements of Article XIIID Section 4. Specifically, Article XIIID Section 5(a) exempted:
“Any assessment imposed exclusively to finance the capital costs or maintenance and operation expenses for sidewalks, streets, sewers, water, flood control, drainage systems or vector control. Subsequent increases in such assessments shall be subject to the procedures and approval process set forth in Section 4.”
The City determined that the annual assessments originally established for the District were for the maintenance and operation of landscape and medians within the public street rights-ofway. As such, pursuant to Article XIIID Section 5(a), the pre–existing assessment amount has been exempted from the procedural requirements of Article XIIID Section 4 since the amount of the assessment has not increased since the passage of Proposition 218.
Any future increase in the assessment rate or substantial changes in the services provided would require that the District be brought into compliance with all the requirements of Article XIIID and would require the approval of the property owners subject to the assessment based upon a mailed ballot which would be sent to each property owner.
CITY OF NEWARK SECTION I
LANDSCAPING AND LIGHTING DISTRICT NO. 7 INTRODUCTION
2 Current Annual Administration
As required by the 1972 Act, the Engineer's Report includes: (1) a description of the improvements to be operated, maintained, and serviced by the District, (2) a cost estimate for the District, and (3) a listing of the proposed Fiscal Year 2026-27 assessments to be levied upon each assessable lot or parcel within the District.
The City will hold a Public Hearing on July 9, 2026, regarding this District which will provide an opportunity for any interested person to be heard. At the conclusion of the Public Hearing, the City Council may adopt a resolution confirming the assessment rates as originally proposed or as modified.
Payment of these annual assessments for each parcel will be made in the same manner and at the same time as payments are made for their annual property taxes. All funds collected through the assessments must be placed in a special fund and can only be used for the purposes stated within this Report.
CITY OF NEWARK SECTION II
LANDSCAPING AND LIGHTING DISTRICT NO. 7 ENGINEER’S REPORT 3 SECTION II
ENGINEER'S REPORT PREPARED FOR THE CITY OF NEWARK
LANDSCAPING AND LIGHTING DISTRICT NO. 7
FISCAL YEAR 2026-27
Pursuant to the Landscaping and Lighting Act of 1972 (Part 2 of Division 15 of the Streets and Highways Code of the State of California), and in accordance with the Resolution of Initiation, being Resolution No. 11,831, which directs the preparation and filing of the Engineer’s Report, adopted by the City Council of the City of Newark, on March 26, 2026, the following Report was prepared consisting of Section I (Introduction), and this, Section II, which consists of five (5) parts as follows:
PART A: PLANS AND SPECIFICATIONS
This part describes the improvements maintained by the District. Plans and specifications for the improvements are on file in the Office of the Director of Public Works of the City of Newark and are incorporated herein by reference.
PART B: ESTIMATE OF COST
This part contains an estimate of the cost of the proposed improvements to be maintained for Fiscal Year 2026-27, including incidental costs and expenses in connection therewith. The estimate is attached hereto and is on file in the Office of the Director of Public Works of the City of Newark.
PART C: ASSESSMENT DISTRICT DIAGRAM
This part incorporates a Diagram of the District showing the exterior boundaries of the District, the boundaries of any zones within the District and the lines and dimensions of each lot or parcel of land within the District. This Diagram has been prepared by the Engineer of Work and is on file in the Office of the Director of Public Works of the City of Newark.
The lines and dimensions of each lot or parcel within the District are those lines and dimensions shown on the maps of the Alameda County Assessor for the year when this Report was prepared. The Assessor’s maps and records are incorporated by reference herein and made a part of this Report.
CITY OF NEWARK SECTION II
LANDSCAPING AND LIGHTING DISTRICT NO. 7 ENGINEER’S REPORT 4 PART D: METHOD OF APPORTIONMENT OF ASSESSMENTS
This part describes the method of apportionment of assessments, based upon each parcel’s classification within the District in proportion to the estimated special benefits to be received.
PART E: ASSESSMENT ROLL
This part contains an assessment of the estimated cost of the improvements apportioned to each benefited parcel of land within the District. The Assessment Roll is filed in the Office of the City Clerk of the City of Newark and is incorporated in this Report. The list is keyed to the records of the Alameda County Assessor, which are incorporated herein by reference.
CITY OF NEWARK PART A
LANDSCAPING AND LIGHTING DISTRICT NO. 7 PLANS AND SPECIFICATIONS 5 PART A
PLANS AND SPECIFICATIONS
IMPROVEMENTS AND SERVICES PURSUANT TO THE 1972 ACT
The improvements and services authorized by the provisions of the Landscape and Lighting Act of 1972, being Part 2 of Division 15 of the Streets and Highways Code, commencing with Section 22500 (hereafter referred to as the “1972 Act”), that may be applicable to this District and associated assessments may include one or more of the following definitions:
• “Improvement” means one or any combination of the following:
o The installation or planting of landscaping.
o The installation or construction of statuary, fountains, and other ornamental structures and facilities.
o The installation or construction of public lighting facilities, including, but not limited to, traffic signals.
o The installation or construction of any facilities which are appurtenant to any of the forgoing, or which are necessary or convenient for the maintenance or servicing thereof, including, but not limited to, grading, clearing, removal of debris, the installation or construction of curbs, gutters, walls, sidewalks, or paving, or water, irrigation, drainage, or electrical facilities. o The installation of park or recreational improvements, including, but not limited to all the following:
Land preparation, such as grading, leveling, cutting and filling, sod, landscaping, irrigation systems, sidewalks, and drainage. Lights, playground equipment, play courts, and public restrooms. o The maintenance or servicing, or both, of any of the forgoing, and of any improvements authorized below.
o The acquisition of land for park, recreational, or open space purposes. o The acquisition of any existing improvement otherwise authorized herein. o The acquisition or construction of any community center, municipal auditorium or hall, or similar public facility for the indoor presentation of performances, shows, stage productions, fairs, conventions, exhibitions, pageants, meetings, parties, or other group events, activities, or functions, whether those events, activities, or functions are public or private.
CITY OF NEWARK PART A
LANDSCAPING AND LIGHTING DISTRICT NO. 7 PLANS AND SPECIFICATIONS 6 • “Incidental expenses” include all the following:
o The costs of preparation of the report, including plans, specifications, estimates, diagram, and assessment.
o The costs of printing, advertising, and giving of published, posted, and mailed notices.
o Compensation payable to the county for collection of assessments. o Compensation of any engineer or attorney employed to render services in proceedings pursuant to this part.
o Any other expenses incidental to the construction, installation, or maintenance and servicing of improvements.
o Any expenses incidental to the construction, installation, or maintenance and servicing of the improvements.
o Any expenses incidental to the issuance of bonds or notes. o Costs associated with any elections held for the approval of a new or increased assessment.
• “Landscaping” means trees, shrubs, grass, or other ornamental vegetation. • “Maintain” or “maintenance” means the furnishing of services and materials for the ordinary and usual maintenance, operation, and services of any improvement, including:
o Repair, removal or replacement of all or any part of any improvement. o Providing for the life, growth, health, and beauty of landscaping, including cultivation, irrigation, trimming, spraying, fertilizing, or treating for disease or injury.
o The removal of trimmings, rubbish, debris, and other solid waste. o The cleaning, sandblasting, and painting of walls and other improvements to remove or cover graffiti.
• “Public lighting facilities” means all works or improvements used or useful for the lighting of any public places, including ornamental standards, luminaries, poles, supports, tunnels, manholes, vaults, conduits, pipes, wires, conductors, guys, stubs, platforms, braces, transformers, insulators, contacts, switches, capacitors, meters, communication circuits, appliances, attachments, and appurtenances. • “Service” or “servicing” means the furnishing of:
o Electric current or energy, gas, or other illuminating agent for any public lighting facilities or for the lighting or operation of any other improvements. o Water for the irrigation of any landscaping, the operation of any fountains, or the maintenance of any other improvements.
CITY OF NEWARK PART A
LANDSCAPING AND LIGHTING DISTRICT NO. 7 PLANS AND SPECIFICATIONS 7 DESCRIPTION OF DISTRICT IMPROVEMENTS
The improvements, which have been constructed within the City, and those which may be subsequently constructed, operated, maintained, and serviced with District assessments are generally described as follows:
The maintenance of buffer landscaping and the irrigation system within the public right-of-way and easement areas along Jarvis Avenue, Newark Boulevard, and the Cedar Boulevard frontages of the Rosemont Shopping Center.
Improvement diagrams have been prepared identifying all improvements and areas that are to be maintained by the District and are included as Appendix A of this Report. The plans and specifications for the improvements described above are on file with the City’s Public Works Department.
CITY OF NEWARK PART B
LANDSCAPING AND LIGHTING DISTRICT NO. 7 ESTIMATE OF COSTS 8 PART B
ESTIMATE OF COSTS
The 1972 Act requires that a special fund be set up for the collection of revenues and expenditures of the District. The Act provides that the total cost of construction, operation, and maintenance and servicing of the public improvements specified in Part A of this Report can be recovered by the District. Incidental expenses including administration of the District, engineering fees, legal fees and all other costs associated with the construction, operation and maintenance and servicing of the Districts can also be included.
The 1972 Act also requires that a special fund be set up for the revenues and expenditures of the District. Funds raised from the assessments shall be used only for the expenditures represented above. A contribution to the District by the City may be made to reduce assessments as the City deems appropriate. Any balance remaining on July 1 at the end of the fiscal year must be carried over to the next fiscal year unless the funds are being accumulated for future capital replacement projects or operating reserves.
The following table provides a summary of the estimated District revenues and cost estimates for Fiscal Year 2026-27.
Projected Revenues
Assessment Revenue $25,592
Non-Assessment Revenues $0
Total Projected Revenues $25,592
Projected Expenses
Contract Services $7,231
Utilities $16,000
Administration and Incidentals $10,488
County Collection Fees $435
Unforeseen Maintenance and Repairs1 $1,708
Total Projected Expenses $35,862
Projected Fund Balance
Beginning Fund Balance - July 1, 2026 ($12,729)
Reserve Fund Collection Increase/(Decrease) ($10,270)
Ending Fund Balance - June 30, 2027 ($23,000)
Recommended Operating Reserves $17,077
Available Operating Reserves ($23,000)
Available Capital Reserves $0 1
Unforeseen Maintenance and Repairs are assumed to be 5% of the Projected Expenses.
Landscaping and Lighting District No. 7
Fiscal Year 2026-27 Cost Estimate
CITY OF NEWARK PART B
LANDSCAPING AND LIGHTING DISTRICT NO. 7 ESTIMATE OF COSTS 9 The purpose of the various reserves is to ensure the District will have funds available for cashflow purposes and to repair or reconstruct the improvements that are the responsibility of the District.
The Recommended Operating Reserve target is fifty percent (50%) of the projected expenditures. Maintaining a fully funded Operating Reserve eliminates the need for the City to transfer funds from non-District accounts to pay for operational expenses during the first half of the fiscal year and provides the District with sufficient funds to address any unforeseen or unusual expenditures that may occur during the year.
The purpose of collecting and holding funds in a Capital Reserve is so that when improvements need to be replaced or expenditures that are greater than can be conveniently raised from a single year’s assessment, funds are available so that the District can respond and address the need promptly.
CITY OF NEWARK PART C
LANDSCAPING AND LIGHTING DISTRICT NO. 7 ASSESSMENT DIAGRAM 10 PART C
ASSESSMENT DISTRICT DIAGRAM
The boundaries of the District are shown herein. The Diagram is on file in the Public Works Department of the City and shown on the following page of this Engineer's Report. The lines and dimensions of each parcel within the District are those lines and dimensions shown on the maps of the Alameda County Assessor for the year in which this Report was prepared and are incorporated by reference herein and made part of this Report.
A reduced copy of the Assessment Diagram is shown on the following page.
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CITY OF NEWARK PART D
LANDSCAPING AND LIGHTING DISTRICT NO. 7 METHOD OF APPORTIONMENT 12 PART D
METHOD OF APPORTIONMENT OF ASSESSMENTS
This section explains the benefits to be derived from the improvements and the methodology used to apportion the total costs of the improvements to properties within the District.
The method used for apportioning the assessment is based upon the relative special benefits to be derived by the properties in the District and any established benefit zones.
The assessment is apportioned to each parcel in proportion to the relative cost of the special benefits from the improvements.
General
The 1972 Act permits the establishment of assessment districts by agencies for the purpose of providing certain public improvements which include the construction, maintenance, and servicing of public lights, landscaping, and appurtenant facilities. The 1972 Act further requires the cost of these improvements be levied according to benefit rather than assessed value:
“The net amount to be assessed upon lands within an assessment district may be apportioned by any formula or method which fairly distributes the net amount among all assessable lots or parcels in proportion to the estimated benefits to be received by each such lot or parcel from the improvements.” The formula used for calculating assessments in the District therefore reflects the composition of the parcels, and the improvements and services provided, to fairly apportion the costs based on estimated benefit to each parcel.
In addition, the 1972 Act permits the designation of zones of benefit within any individual assessment district if “by reasons or variations in the nature, location, and extent of the improvements, the various areas will receive different degrees of benefit from the improvement.” Thus, the 1972 Act requires the levy of a true “assessment” rather than a “special tax”.
Discussion of Benefit
Each of the improvements have been carefully reviewed by the City and the corresponding assessments have been proportionately spread to each parcel based on the special benefits conferred to property from the improvements as determined at the time the District was established. The District consists of all Assessor Parcels within the boundaries of the District. The method of apportioning costs and assessing properties is based upon the proportional special benefits to be conferred by the improvements and services to the properties within the boundaries of the District. The apportioning of special benefit is a twostep process: the first step is to identify the types of special benefits arising from the improvements and services, and the second step is to allocate the costs and assign assessments to property based on the estimates of the special benefit being conferred to each property.
CITY OF NEWARK PART D
LANDSCAPING AND LIGHTING DISTRICT NO. 7 METHOD OF APPORTIONMENT 13 In summary, the assessments can only be levied based on the special benefit to property conferred from the installation, maintenance, and servicing of the improvements funded by the District. These special benefits are not dependent on any one property owner's use of the District's improvements or their specific demographic status. The basis for these special benefits comes from statutes approved by the California Legislature and other studies that describe the types of benefits received by property from such improvements. The identified special benefits conferred to property from the improvements can be summarized as follows:
• Improved aesthetics:
o Well-maintained and attractive landscaping enhances the overall appearance and desirability of the area, making it visually appealing to property owners and visitors.
• Increased property values:
o Attractive and well-maintained landscaping can increase the desirability of nearby properties, potentially leading to higher property values. • Safety:
o Landscaping helps calm traffic and reduce speeds, creating a safer environment for people traveling to and from properties within the District. It also acts as a physical buffer between roadways and properties within the District.
• Noise reduction:
o Trees and plants help absorb traffic noise and create a buffer between the road and nearby properties, reducing noise levels and creating a more peaceful environment.
• Reduced pollution:
o Trees and plants aid in filtering pollutants from the air, improving air quality and creating a healthier environment for properties in proximity to the landscape.
These benefits, when applied to property in the District, specifically increase the utility of the property within the District. For example, the assessments provide funding to maintain the landscaping that improves safety and access to the property and provides visual and environmental benefits to the properties within the District. Such improved and wellmaintained public facilities enhance the overall usability, quality, desirability, and safety of the properties.
CITY OF NEWARK PART D
LANDSCAPING AND LIGHTING DISTRICT NO. 7 METHOD OF APPORTIONMENT 14 Method of Assessment
This process of apportioning assessments to each property involves determining the relative special benefit received by each property from the improvements and services. Therefore, the City and Engineer at the time of formation determined the costs of maintaining landscaping was to be spread proportionately based on each property’s gross square footage of the buildings, or on a building square footage basis. Costs will be apportioned to any undeveloped or vacant parcels based on the maximum building size permitted by the City on the parcel. This methodology distributes assessments in proportion to the estimated special benefit conferred to property and is generally recognized as providing the basis for a fair and appropriate distribution of assessments.
In Fiscal Year 2026-27, the City proposes to collect the maximum assessment revenue from the assessable parcels located in the District, which amounts to $0.187 per building square foot to be levied. A listing of each assessable parcel and their proposed Fiscal Year 2026- 27 assessment is on the Assessment Roll in Part E of this Report.
Exempted from the assessment would be the areas of public streets, public avenues, public lanes, public roads, public drives, public courts, public alleys, public easements and rightsof-ways, public greenbelts, and public parkways (all of which are typically not assigned an Assessor’s Parcel Number (APN) by the County). Also exempted from the assessment would be public agency owned property, utility rights-of-ways, common areas (such as in condominium complexes or those that are owned by a Homeowner’s or Property Owner’s Association), and any other property that is deemed to be unable to develop by the City.
These types of parcels do not benefit from the improvements.
Appeals and Interpretations
Any property owner who feels that the assessment levied on the subject property is in error because of incorrect information being used to apply the foregoing method of assessment, may file a written appeal with City Engineer or his or her designee. Any such appeal is limited to correction of an assessment during the then current or, if before July 1, the upcoming fiscal year. Upon the filing of any such appeal, the City Engineer or his or her designee will promptly review the appeal and any information provided by the property owner. If the City Engineer or his or her designee finds that the assessment should be modified, the appropriate changes shall be made to the assessment roll. If any such changes are approved after the assessment roll has been filed with the County for collection, the City Engineer or his or her designee is authorized to refund to the property owner the amount of any approved reduction. Any property owner who disagrees with the decision of the City Engineer or her or his designee may refer their appeal to the City Council and the decision of the City Council shall be final.
CITY OF NEWARK PART E
LANDSCAPING AND LIGHTING DISTRICT NO. 7 ASSESSMENT ROLL 15 PART E
ASSESSMENT ROLL
A list of names and addresses of the owners of all parcels, and the description of each parcel within the District is shown on the last equalized Secured Property Tax Roll of the Alameda County Assessor, which by reference is hereby made a part of this Report.
This list is keyed to the Assessor’s Parcel Numbers as shown on the Assessment Roll, which includes the proposed amount of assessments for Fiscal Year 2026-27 apportioned to each parcel. The Assessment Roll is on file in the Public Works Department of the City and is included in this Report beginning on the next page.
The total proposed assessment for Fiscal Year 2026-27 is $25,591.66.
CITY OF NEWARK
LANDSCAPING & LIGHTING DISTRICT No. 7
ASSESSMENT ROLL
FISCAL YEAR 2026-27
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092A-0720-007-00 $7,192.02
092A-0720-009-00 $4,527.64
092A-0720-010-00 $673.94
092A-0720-012-00 $1,069.64
092A-0720-013-00 $1,825.12
092A-0720-014-00 $1,870.00
092A-0720-018-00 $943.22
092A-0720-019-00 $2,315.80
092A-0720-020-00 $391.02
092A-0720-021-00 $391.02
092A-0720-024-00 $1,400.26
092A-0720-025-00 $1,647.46
092A-0720-026-00 $1,344.52
Total Parcels: 13
Total Assessment: $25,591.66
PART E - 1 04/24/26
CITY OF NEWARK
LANDSCAPING AND LIGHTING DISTRICT NO. 7 APPENDIX A
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Fiscal Year 2026-27
Engineer’s Report
July 9, 2026
CITY OF NEWARK FISCAL YEAR 2026-27
LANDSCAPING AND LIGHTING DISTRICT NO. 11 TABLE OF CONTENTS i
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Certificate......................................................................................... ii Section I - Introduction.....................................................................1 Section II – Engineer’s Report .........................................................3 Part A – Plans and Specifications .........................................5 Part B – Estimate of Cost......................................................8 Part C – Assessment District Diagram ................................10 Part D – Method of Apportionment of Assessments............12 Part E - Assessment Roll ....................................................15 Appendix A – Improvement Diagram ........................................... A-1 CITY OF NEWARK FISCAL YEAR 2026-27
LANDSCAPING AND LIGHTING DISTRICT NO. 11 CERTIFICATE
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ENGINEER'S REPORT
CITY OF NEWARK
LANDSCAPING AND LIGHTING DISTRICT NO. 11
FISCAL YEAR 2026-27
The undersigned, acting on behalf of Francisco & Associates respectfully submits the enclosed Engineer's Report as directed by the Newark City Council pursuant to the provisions of Article XIIID, Section 4 of the California Constitution, and the Landscape and Lighting Act of 1972 being Section 22500 et al of the California Streets and Highways Code (the “1972 Act”). The undersigned certifies that he is a Professional Engineer, registered in the State of California.
Dated: June 15, 2026 By:
Eduardo Espinoza, P.E.
RCE # 83709
CITY OF NEWARK SECTION I
LANDSCAPING AND LIGHTING DISTRICT NO. 11 INTRODUCTION
1 SECTION I
INTRODUCTION
The City of Newark (“City”) levies and collects special assessments on parcels within the City of Newark Landscaping and Lighting District No. 11 (“District”) to maintain public improvements. The District was formed to provide a dedicated source of funding for the ongoing maintenance of median-landscape improvements within and adjacent to the boundaries of the District.
The assessments and method of apportionment described in this Report utilize commonly accepted assessment engineering practices and have been calculated and proportionately spread to each parcel based on the special benefits received as approved by the City Council at the time the District was formed.
The District generally consists of those properties south of Interstate 880, west of Elmwood Avenue and Blackwood Drive, north of Cedar Boulevard and those properties along and north of Lake Boulevard, and east of State Route 84. A reduced copy of the Assessment Diagram showing the exterior boundaries of the District is provided in Part C of this Report.
Compliance with the California Constitution
Assessments are levied annually within the District pursuant to the 1972 Act. All assessments described in this Report and approved by the City Council are prepared in accordance with the 1972 Act and are compliant with the provisions of the California Constitution Article XIIID (“Article XIIID”), which was enacted with the passage of Proposition 218 in November 1996. Pursuant to Article XIIID Section 5, certain existing assessments are exempt from the substantive and procedural requirements of Article XIIID Section 4. Specifically, Article XIIID Section 5(a) exempted:
“Any assessment imposed exclusively to finance the capital costs or maintenance and operation expenses for sidewalks, streets, sewers, water, flood control, drainage systems or vector control. Subsequent increases in such assessments shall be subject to the procedures and approval process set forth in Section 4.”
The City determined the annual assessments originally established for the District were for the maintenance and operation of landscape and medians within the public street rights-ofway. As such, pursuant to Article XIIID Section 5(a), the pre–existing assessment amount has been exempted from the procedural requirements of Article XIIID Section 4 since the amount of the assessment has not increased since the passage of Proposition 218.
Any future increase in the assessment rate or substantial changes in the services provided would require that the District be brought into compliance with all the requirements of Article XIIID and would require the approval of the property owners subject to the assessment based upon a mailed ballot which would be sent to each property owner.
CITY OF NEWARK SECTION I
LANDSCAPING AND LIGHTING DISTRICT NO. 11 INTRODUCTION
2 Current Annual Administration
As required by the 1972 Act, the Engineer's Report includes: (1) a description of the improvements to be operated, maintained, and serviced by the District, (2) a cost estimate for the District, and (3) a listing of the proposed Fiscal Year 2026-27 assessments to be levied upon each assessable lot or parcel within the District.
The City will hold a Public Hearing on July 9, 2026, regarding this District which will provide an opportunity for any interested person to be heard. At the conclusion of the Public Hearing, the City Council may adopt a resolution confirming the assessment rates as originally proposed or as modified.
Payment of these annual assessments for each parcel will be made in the same manner and at the same time as payments are made for their annual property taxes. All funds collected through the assessments must be placed in a special fund and can only be used for the purposes stated within this Report.
CITY OF NEWARK SECTION II
LANDSCAPING AND LIGHTING DISTRICT NO. 11 ENGINEER’S REPORT 3 SECTION II
ENGINEER'S REPORT PREPARED FOR THE CITY OF NEWARK
LANDSCAPING AND LIGHTING DISTRICT NO. 11
FISCAL YEAR 2026-27
Pursuant to the Landscaping and Lighting Act of 1972 (Part 2 of Division 15 of the Streets and Highways Code of the State of California), and in accordance with the Resolution of Initiation, being Resolution No. 11,831, which directs the preparation and filing of the Engineer’s Report, adopted by the City Council of the City of Newark, on March 26, 2026, the following Report was prepared consisting of Section I (Introduction), and this, Section II, which consists of five (5) parts as follows:
PART A: PLANS AND SPECIFICATIONS
This part describes the improvements maintained by the District. Plans and specifications for the improvements are on file in the Office of the Director of Public Works of the City of Newark and are incorporated herein by reference.
PART B: ESTIMATE OF COST
This part contains an estimate of the cost of the proposed improvements to be maintained for Fiscal Year 2026-27, including incidental costs and expenses in connection therewith.
The estimate is attached hereto and is on file in the Office of the Director of Public Works of the City of Newark.
PART C: ASSESSMENT DISTRICT DIAGRAM
This part incorporates a Diagram of the District showing the exterior boundaries of the District, the boundaries of any zones within the District and the lines and dimensions of each lot or parcel of land within the District. This Diagram has been prepared by the Engineer of Work and is on file in the Office of the Director of Public Works of the City of Newark.
The lines and dimensions of each lot or parcel within the District are those lines and dimensions shown on the maps of the Alameda County Assessor for the year when this Report was prepared. The Assessor’s maps and records are incorporated by reference herein and made a part of this Report.
CITY OF NEWARK SECTION II
LANDSCAPING AND LIGHTING DISTRICT NO. 11 ENGINEER’S REPORT 4 PART D: METHOD OF APPORTIONMENT OF ASSESSMENTS
This part describes the method of apportionment of assessments, based upon each parcel’s classification within the District in proportion to the estimated special benefits to be received.
PART E: ASSESSMENT ROLL
This part contains an assessment of the estimated cost of the improvements apportioned to each benefited parcel of land within the District. The Assessment Roll is filed in the Office of the City Clerk of the City of Newark and is incorporated in this Report. The list is keyed to the records of the Alameda County Assessor, which are incorporated herein by reference.
CITY OF NEWARK PART A
LANDSCAPING AND LIGHTING DISTRICT NO. 11 PLANS AND SPECIFICATIONS 5 PART A
PLANS AND SPECIFICATIONS
IMPROVEMENTS AND SERVICES PURSUANT TO THE 1972 ACT
The improvements and services authorized by the provisions of the Landscape and Lighting Act of 1972, being Part 2 of Division 15 of the Streets and Highways Code, commencing with Section 22500 (hereafter referred to as the “1972 Act”), that may be applicable to this District and associated assessments may include one or more of the following definitions:
• “Improvement” means one or any combination of the following:
o The installation or planting of landscaping.
o The installation or construction of statuary, fountains, and other ornamental structures and facilities.
o The installation or construction of public lighting facilities, including, but not limited to, traffic signals.
o The installation or construction of any facilities which are appurtenant to any of the forgoing, or which are necessary or convenient for the maintenance or servicing thereof, including, but not limited to, grading, clearing, removal of debris, the installation or construction of curbs, gutters, walls, sidewalks, or paving, or water, irrigation, drainage, or electrical facilities. o The installation of park or recreational improvements, including, but not limited to all the following:
Land preparation, such as grading, leveling, cutting and filling, sod, landscaping, irrigation systems, sidewalks, and drainage. Lights, playground equipment, play courts, and public restrooms. o The maintenance or servicing, or both, of any of the forgoing, and of any improvements authorized below.
o The acquisition of land for park, recreational, or open space purposes. o The acquisition of any existing improvement otherwise authorized herein. o The acquisition or construction of any community center, municipal auditorium or hall, or similar public facility for the indoor presentation of performances, shows, stage productions, fairs, conventions, exhibitions, pageants, meetings, parties, or other group events, activities, or functions, whether those events, activities, or functions are public or private.
CITY OF NEWARK PART A
LANDSCAPING AND LIGHTING DISTRICT NO. 11 PLANS AND SPECIFICATIONS 6 • “Incidental expenses” include all the following:
o The costs of preparation of the report, including plans, specifications, estimates, diagram, and assessment.
o The costs of printing, advertising, and giving of published, posted, and mailed notices.
o Compensation payable to the county for collection of assessments. o Compensation of any engineer or attorney employed to render services in proceedings pursuant to this part.
o Any other expenses incidental to the construction, installation, or maintenance and servicing of improvements.
o Any expenses incidental to the construction, installation, or maintenance and servicing of the improvements.
o Any expenses incidental to the issuance of bonds or notes. o Costs associated with any elections held for the approval of a new or increased assessment.
• “Landscaping” means trees, shrubs, grass, or other ornamental vegetation. • “Maintain” or “maintenance” means the furnishing of services and materials for the ordinary and usual maintenance, operation, and services of any improvement, including:
o Repair, removal or replacement of all or any part of any improvement. o Providing for the life, growth, health, and beauty of landscaping, including cultivation, irrigation, trimming, spraying, fertilizing, or treating for disease or injury.
o The removal of trimmings, rubbish, debris, and other solid waste. o The cleaning, sandblasting, and painting of walls and other improvements to remove or cover graffiti.
• “Public lighting facilities” means all works or improvements used or useful for the lighting of any public places, including ornamental standards, luminaries, poles, supports, tunnels, manholes, vaults, conduits, pipes, wires, conductors, guys, stubs, platforms, braces, transformers, insulators, contacts, switches, capacitors, meters, communication circuits, appliances, attachments, and appurtenances. • “Service” or “servicing” means the furnishing of:
o Electric current or energy, gas, or other illuminating agent for any public lighting facilities or for the lighting or operation of any other improvements. o Water for the irrigation of any landscaping, the operation of any fountains, or the maintenance of any other improvements.
CITY OF NEWARK PART A
LANDSCAPING AND LIGHTING DISTRICT NO. 11 PLANS AND SPECIFICATIONS 7 DESCRIPTION OF DISTRICT IMPROVEMENTS
The improvements, which have been constructed within the City, and those which may be subsequently constructed, operated, maintained, and serviced with District assessments are generally described as follows:
The maintenance and operation of medians on Edgewater Drive, Lake Boulevard, and Parkshore Drive. Costs include all maintenance and operational costs including normal upkeep, operating expenses, management expenses, replacement, and replanting costs.
Improvement diagrams have been prepared identifying all improvements and areas that are to be maintained by the District and are included as Appendix A of this Report. The plans and specifications for the improvements described above are on file with the City’s Public Works Department.
CITY OF NEWARK PART B
LANDSCAPING AND LIGHTING DISTRICT NO. 11 ESTIMATE OF COSTS 8 PART B
ESTIMATE OF COSTS
The 1972 Act requires that a special fund be set up for the collection of revenues and expenditures of the District. The Act provides that the total cost of construction, operation, and maintenance and servicing of the public improvements specified in Part A of this Report can be recovered by the District. Incidental expenses including administration of the District, engineering fees, legal fees and all other costs associated with the construction, operation and maintenance and servicing of the Districts can also be included.
The 1972 Act also requires that a special fund be set up for the revenues and expenditures of the District. Funds raised from the assessments shall be used only for the expenditures represented above. A contribution to the District by the City may be made to reduce assessments as the City deems appropriate. Any balance remaining on July 1 at the end of the fiscal year must be carried over to the next fiscal year unless the funds are being accumulated for future capital replacement projects or operating reserves.
The following table provides a summary of the estimated District revenues and cost estimates for Fiscal Year 2026-27.
Projected Revenues
Assessment Revenue $28,175
Non-Assessment Revenues1 $821
Total Projected Revenues $28,996
Projected Expenses
Contract Services2 $56,284
Utilities $500
Administration and Incidentals $17,540
County Collection Fees $479
Unforeseen Maintenance and Repairs3 $3,740
Total Projected Expenses $78,543
Projected Fund Balance
Beginning Fund Balance - July 1, 2026 $54,763
Reserve Fund Collection Increase/(Decrease) ($49,547)
Ending Fund Balance - June 30, 2027 $5,216
Recommended Operating Reserves $37,401
Available Operating Reserves $5,216
Available Capital Reserves $0 1
Non-Assessment Revenue includes interest earnings estimated at 1.5% of Projected Beginning Fund Balance and any other non-assessment revenue sources. 2 Includes $37,000 for Plant & Tree Replacement, Grading, Irrigation & Pop-Up Replacement, Irrigation Retrofit, and Re-mulch projects.
2 Unforeseen Maintenance and Repairs are assumed to be 5% of the Projected Expenses.
Landscaping and Lighting District No. 11
Fiscal Year 2026-27 Cost Estimate
CITY OF NEWARK PART B
LANDSCAPING AND LIGHTING DISTRICT NO. 11 ESTIMATE OF COSTS 9 The purpose of the various reserves is to ensure the District will have funds available for cashflow purposes and to repair or reconstruct the improvements that are the responsibility of the District.
The Recommended Operating Reserve target is fifty percent (50%) of the projected expenditures. Maintaining a fully funded Operating Reserve eliminates the need for the City to transfer funds from non-District accounts to pay for operational expenses during the first half of the fiscal year and provides the District with sufficient funds to address any unforeseen or unusual expenditures that may occur during the year.
The purpose of collecting and holding funds in a Capital Reserve is so that when improvements need to be replaced or expenditures are greater than can be conveniently raised from a single year’s assessment, funds are available so that the District can respond and address the need promptly.
CITY OF NEWARK PART C
LANDSCAPING AND LIGHTING DISTRICT NO. 11 ASSESSMENT DIAGRAM 10 PART C
ASSESSMENT DISTRICT DIAGRAM
The boundaries of the District are shown herein. The Diagram is on file in the Public Works Department of the City and shown on the following page of this Engineer's Report. The lines and dimensions of each parcel within the District are those lines and dimensions shown on the maps of the Alameda County Assessor for the year in which this Report was prepared and are incorporated by reference herein and made part of this Report.
A reduced copy of the Assessment Diagram is shown on the following page.
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CITY OF NEWARK PART D
LANDSCAPING AND LIGHTING DISTRICT NO. 11 METHOD OF APPORTIONMENT 12 PART D
METHOD OF APPORTIONMENT OF ASSESSMENTS
This section explains the benefits to be derived from the improvements and the methodology used to apportion the total costs of the improvements to properties within the District.
The method used for apportioning the assessment is based upon the relative special benefits to be derived by the properties in the District and any established benefit zones.
The assessment is apportioned to each parcel in proportion to the relative cost of the special benefits from the improvements.
General
The 1972 Act permits the establishment of assessment districts by agencies for the purpose of providing certain public improvements which include the construction, maintenance and servicing of public lights, landscaping, and appurtenant facilities. The 1972 Act further requires that the cost of these improvements be levied according to benefit rather than assessed value:
“The net amount to be assessed upon lands within an assessment district may be apportioned by any formula or method which fairly distributes the net amount among all assessable lots or parcels in proportion to the estimated benefits to be received by each such lot or parcel from the improvements.” The formula used for calculating assessments in the District therefore reflects the composition of the parcels, and the improvements and services provided, to fairly apportion the costs based on estimated benefit to each parcel.
In addition, the 1972 Act permits the designation of zones of benefit within any individual assessment district if “by reasons or variations in the nature, location, and extent of the improvements, the various areas will receive different degrees of benefit from the improvement.” Thus, the 1972 Act requires the levy of a true “assessment” rather than a “special tax”.
Discussion of Benefit
Each of the improvements have been carefully reviewed by the City and the corresponding assessments have been proportionately spread to each parcel based on the special benefits conferred to property from the improvements as determined at the time the District was established.
The District consists of all Assessor Parcels within the boundaries of the District. The method of apportioning costs and assessing properties is based upon the proportional special benefits to be conferred by the improvements and services to the properties within the boundaries of the District. The apportioning of special benefit is a two-step process:
the first step is to identify the types of special benefits arising from the improvements and services, and the second step is to allocate the costs and assign assessments to property based on the estimates of the special benefit being conferred to each property.
CITY OF NEWARK PART D
LANDSCAPING AND LIGHTING DISTRICT NO. 11 METHOD OF APPORTIONMENT 13 In summary, the assessments can only be levied based on the special benefit to property conferred from the installation, maintenance, and servicing of the improvements funded by the District. These special benefits are not dependent on any one property owner's use of the District's improvements or their specific demographic status. The basis for these special benefits comes from statutes approved by the California Legislature and other studies that describe the types of benefits received by property from such improvements.
The identified special benefits conferred to property from the median landscape improvements can be summarized as follows:
• Improved aesthetics:
o Well-maintained and attractive median landscaping enhances the overall appearance and desirability of the area, making it visually appealing to property owners and visitors.
• Increased property values:
o Attractive and well-maintained median landscaping can increase the desirability of nearby properties, potentially leading to higher property values. • Safety:
o Median landscaping helps calm traffic and reduce speeds, creating a safer environment for people traveling to and from properties in the District. It also acts as a physical buffer between roadways and properties within the District. • Noise reduction:
o Trees and plants help absorb traffic noise and create a buffer between the road and nearby properties, reducing noise levels and creating a more peaceful environment.
• Reduced pollution:
o Trees and plants aid in filtering pollutants from the air, improving air quality and creating a healthier environment for properties in proximity to the landscape.
These benefits, when applied to property in the District, specifically increase the utility of the property within the District. For example, the assessments provide funding to maintain the median landscaping that improves safety and provides visual and environmental benefits to the properties within the District. Such improved and well-maintained public facilities enhance the overall usability, quality, desirability, and safety of the properties.
CITY OF NEWARK PART D
LANDSCAPING AND LIGHTING DISTRICT NO. 11 METHOD OF APPORTIONMENT 14 Method of Assessment
This process of apportioning assessments to each property involves determining the relative special benefit received by each property from the improvements and services.
Therefore, the City and Engineer of Work at the time of formation determined that each parcel within the boundaries of the District receives a similar benefit from the improvements. Therefore, the most appropriate method of apportioning costs was determined to be spreading all District costs equally to each parcel in the District. This methodology is commonly used to distribute assessments in proportion to estimated special benefit and is generally recognized as providing the basis for a fair and appropriate distribution of assessments.
In Fiscal Year 2026-27, the City proposes to collect the maximum assessment revenue from the assessable parcels located in the District, which amounts to $25.00 per parcel to be levied. A listing of each assessable parcel and their proposed Fiscal Year 2026-27 assessment is on the Assessment Roll in Part E of this Report.
Exempted from the assessment would be the areas of public streets, public avenues, public lanes, public roads, public drives, public courts, public alleys, public easements and rights-of-ways, public greenbelts, and public parkways (all of which are typically not assigned an Assessor’s Parcel Number (APN) by the County). Also exempted from the assessment would be public agency owned property, utility rights-of-ways, common areas (such as in condominium complexes or those that are owned by a Homeowner’s or Property Owner’s Association), and any other property that is deemed to be unable to develop by the City. These types of parcels do not benefit from the improvements.
Appeals and Interpretations
Any property owner who feels that the assessment levied on the subject property is in error because of incorrect information being used to apply the foregoing method of assessment, may file a written appeal with City Engineer or his or her designee. Any such appeal is limited to correction of an assessment during the then current or, if before July 1, the upcoming fiscal year. Upon the filing of any such appeal, the City Engineer or his or her designee will promptly review the appeal and any information provided by the property owner. If the City Engineer or his or her designee finds that the assessment should be modified, the appropriate changes shall be made to the assessment roll. If any such changes are approved after the assessment roll has been filed with the County for collection, the City Engineer or his or her designee is authorized to refund to the property owner the amount of any approved reduction. Any property owner who disagrees with the decision of the City Engineer or her or his designee may refer their appeal to the City Council and the decision of the City Council shall be final.
CITY OF NEWARK PART E
LANDSCAPING AND LIGHTING DISTRICT NO. 11 ASSESSMENT ROLL 15 PART E
ASSESSMENT ROLL
A list of names and addresses of the owners of all parcels, and the description of each parcel within the District is shown on the last equalized Secured Property Tax Roll of the Alameda County Assessor, which by reference is hereby made a part of this Report.
This list is keyed to the Assessor’s Parcel Numbers as shown on the Assessment Roll, which includes the proposed amount of assessments for Fiscal Year 2026-27 apportioned to each parcel. The Assessment Roll is on file in the Public Works Department of the City and is included in this Report beginning on the next page.
The total proposed assessment for Fiscal Year 2026-27 is $28,175.00.
CITY OF NEWARK
LANDSCAPING & LIGHTING DISTRICT No. 11
ASSESSMENT ROLL
FISCAL YEAR 2026-27
Assessor's
Parcel
Number
Assessment
Amount
092A-0712-002-00 $25.00
092A-0712-003-00 $25.00
092A-0712-004-00 $25.00
092A-0712-005-00 $25.00
092A-0712-006-00 $25.00
092A-0712-007-00 $25.00
092A-0712-008-00 $25.00
092A-0712-009-00 $25.00
092A-0712-010-00 $25.00
092A-0712-011-00 $25.00
092A-0712-012-00 $25.00
092A-0712-013-00 $25.00
092A-0712-014-00 $25.00
092A-0712-015-00 $25.00
092A-0712-016-00 $25.00
092A-0712-017-00 $25.00
092A-0712-018-00 $25.00
092A-0712-019-00 $25.00
092A-0712-020-00 $25.00
092A-0712-021-00 $25.00
092A-0712-022-00 $25.00
092A-0712-023-00 $25.00
092A-0712-024-00 $25.00
092A-0712-025-00 $25.00
092A-0712-026-00 $25.00
092A-0712-027-00 $25.00
092A-0712-028-00 $25.00
092A-0712-029-00 $25.00
092A-0712-030-00 $25.00
092A-0712-031-00 $25.00
092A-0712-032-00 $25.00
092A-0712-033-00 $25.00
092A-0712-034-00 $25.00
092A-0712-035-00 $25.00
092A-0712-036-00 $25.00
092A-0712-037-00 $25.00
092A-0712-038-00 $25.00
092A-0712-039-00 $25.00
092A-0712-040-00 $25.00
092A-0712-041-00 $25.00
092A-0712-042-00 $25.00
092A-0712-043-00 $25.00
092A-0712-044-00 $25.00
092A-0712-045-00 $25.00
092A-0712-046-00 $25.00
092A-0712-047-00 $25.00
092A-0712-048-00 $25.00
092A-0712-049-00 $25.00
092A-0712-050-00 $25.00
092A-0712-051-00 $25.00
092A-0712-052-00 $25.00
092A-0712-053-00 $25.00
Assessor's
Parcel
Number
Assessment
Amount
092A-0712-054-00 $25.00
092A-0712-055-00 $25.00
092A-0712-056-00 $25.00
092A-0712-057-00 $25.00
092A-0712-058-00 $25.00
092A-0712-059-00 $25.00
092A-0712-060-00 $25.00
092A-0712-061-00 $25.00
092A-0712-062-00 $25.00
092A-0712-063-00 $25.00
092A-0712-064-00 $25.00
092A-0712-065-00 $25.00
092A-0712-066-00 $25.00
092A-0712-067-00 $25.00
092A-0712-068-00 $25.00
092A-0712-069-00 $25.00
092A-0712-070-00 $25.00
092A-0712-071-00 $25.00
092A-0712-072-00 $25.00
092A-0712-073-00 $25.00
092A-0712-074-00 $25.00
092A-0712-075-00 $25.00
092A-0712-076-00 $25.00
092A-0712-077-00 $25.00
092A-0712-078-00 $25.00
092A-0712-079-00 $25.00
092A-0713-001-00 $25.00
092A-0713-002-00 $25.00
092A-0713-003-00 $25.00
092A-0713-004-00 $25.00
092A-0713-005-00 $25.00
092A-0713-006-00 $25.00
092A-0713-007-00 $25.00
092A-0713-008-00 $25.00
092A-0713-009-00 $25.00
092A-0713-010-00 $25.00
092A-0713-011-00 $25.00
092A-0713-012-00 $25.00
092A-0713-013-00 $25.00
092A-0713-014-00 $25.00
092A-0713-015-00 $25.00
092A-0713-016-00 $25.00
092A-0713-017-00 $25.00
092A-0713-018-00 $25.00
092A-0713-019-00 $25.00
092A-0713-020-00 $25.00
092A-0713-021-00 $25.00
092A-0713-022-00 $25.00
092A-0713-023-00 $25.00
092A-0713-024-00 $25.00
092A-0713-025-00 $25.00
092A-0713-026-00 $25.00
Assessor's
Parcel
Number
Assessment
Amount
092A-0713-027-00 $25.00
092A-0713-028-00 $25.00
092A-0713-029-00 $25.00
092A-0713-030-00 $25.00
092A-0713-031-00 $25.00
092A-0713-032-00 $25.00
092A-0713-033-00 $25.00
092A-0713-034-00 $25.00
092A-0713-035-00 $25.00
092A-0713-036-00 $25.00
092A-0713-037-00 $25.00
092A-0713-038-00 $25.00
092A-0713-039-00 $25.00
092A-0713-040-00 $25.00
092A-0713-041-00 $25.00
092A-0713-042-00 $25.00
092A-0713-043-00 $25.00
092A-0713-044-00 $25.00
092A-0713-045-00 $25.00
092A-0713-046-00 $25.00
092A-0713-047-00 $25.00
092A-0713-048-00 $25.00
092A-0713-049-00 $25.00
092A-0713-050-00 $25.00
092A-0713-051-00 $25.00
092A-0713-052-00 $25.00
092A-0713-053-00 $25.00
092A-0715-001-00 $25.00
092A-0715-002-00 $25.00
092A-0715-003-00 $25.00
092A-0715-004-00 $25.00
092A-0715-005-00 $25.00
092A-0715-006-00 $25.00
092A-0715-007-00 $25.00
092A-0715-008-00 $25.00
092A-0715-009-00 $25.00
092A-0715-010-00 $25.00
092A-0715-011-00 $25.00
092A-0715-012-00 $25.00
092A-0715-013-00 $25.00
092A-0715-014-00 $25.00
092A-0715-015-00 $25.00
092A-0715-016-00 $25.00
092A-0715-017-01 $25.00
092A-0715-018-02 $25.00
092A-0715-019-00 $25.00
092A-0715-020-00 $25.00
092A-0715-021-00 $25.00
092A-0715-022-00 $25.00
092A-0715-023-00 $25.00
092A-0715-024-00 $25.00
092A-0715-025-00 $25.00
PART E - 1 04/24/26
CITY OF NEWARK
LANDSCAPING & LIGHTING DISTRICT No. 11
ASSESSMENT ROLL
FISCAL YEAR 2026-27
Assessor's
Parcel
Number
Assessment
Amount
092A-0715-026-00 $25.00
092A-0715-027-00 $25.00
092A-0715-028-00 $25.00
092A-0715-029-00 $25.00
092A-0715-030-00 $25.00
092A-0715-031-00 $25.00
092A-0715-032-00 $25.00
092A-0715-033-00 $25.00
092A-0715-034-00 $25.00
092A-0715-035-00 $25.00
092A-0715-036-00 $25.00
092A-0715-037-00 $25.00
092A-0715-038-00 $25.00
092A-0715-040-00 $25.00
092A-0715-041-00 $25.00
092A-0715-042-00 $25.00
092A-0715-043-00 $25.00
092A-0715-044-00 $25.00
092A-0715-045-00 $25.00
092A-0715-046-00 $25.00
092A-0715-047-00 $25.00
092A-0715-048-00 $25.00
092A-0715-049-00 $25.00
092A-0715-050-00 $25.00
092A-0715-051-00 $25.00
092A-0715-052-00 $25.00
092A-0715-053-00 $25.00
092A-0715-054-00 $25.00
092A-0715-055-00 $25.00
092A-0715-056-00 $25.00
092A-0715-057-00 $25.00
092A-0715-058-00 $25.00
092A-0715-059-00 $25.00
092A-0715-060-00 $25.00
092A-0715-061-00 $25.00
092A-0715-062-00 $25.00
092A-0715-063-00 $25.00
092A-0715-065-00 $25.00
092A-0715-066-00 $25.00
092A-0715-067-00 $25.00
092A-0715-068-00 $25.00
092A-0715-069-00 $25.00
092A-0715-070-00 $25.00
092A-0715-071-00 $25.00
092A-0715-072-00 $25.00
092A-0715-073-00 $25.00
092A-0715-074-00 $25.00
092A-0715-075-00 $25.00
092A-0715-076-00 $25.00
092A-0715-077-00 $25.00
092A-0715-078-00 $25.00
092A-0715-079-00 $25.00
Assessor's
Parcel
Number
Assessment
Amount
092A-0715-080-00 $25.00
092A-0715-081-00 $25.00
092A-0715-082-00 $25.00
092A-0715-083-00 $25.00
092A-0715-084-00 $25.00
092A-0715-085-00 $25.00
092A-0715-086-00 $25.00
092A-0715-087-00 $25.00
092A-0715-088-00 $25.00
092A-0715-089-00 $25.00
092A-0715-090-00 $25.00
092A-0715-091-00 $25.00
092A-0715-092-00 $25.00
092A-0715-093-00 $25.00
092A-0715-094-00 $25.00
092A-0715-095-00 $25.00
092A-0715-096-00 $25.00
092A-0715-097-00 $25.00
092A-0715-098-00 $25.00
092A-0715-099-00 $25.00
092A-0715-100-00 $25.00
092A-0715-101-00 $25.00
092A-0715-102-00 $25.00
092A-0715-103-00 $25.00
092A-0715-104-00 $25.00
092A-0715-105-00 $25.00
092A-0715-106-00 $25.00
092A-0715-107-00 $25.00
092A-0715-108-00 $25.00
092A-0716-001-00 $25.00
092A-0716-002-00 $25.00
092A-0716-003-00 $25.00
092A-0716-004-00 $25.00
092A-0716-005-00 $25.00
092A-0716-006-00 $25.00
092A-0716-007-00 $25.00
092A-0716-008-00 $25.00
092A-0716-009-00 $25.00
092A-0716-010-00 $25.00
092A-0716-011-00 $25.00
092A-0716-012-00 $25.00
092A-0716-013-00 $25.00
092A-0716-014-00 $25.00
092A-0716-015-00 $25.00
092A-0716-016-00 $25.00
092A-0716-017-00 $25.00
092A-0716-018-00 $25.00
092A-0716-019-00 $25.00
092A-0716-020-00 $25.00
092A-0716-021-00 $25.00
092A-0716-022-00 $25.00
092A-0716-024-00 $25.00
Assessor's
Parcel
Number
Assessment
Amount
092A-0716-025-00 $25.00
092A-0716-026-00 $25.00
092A-0716-028-00 $25.00
092A-0716-029-00 $25.00
092A-0716-030-00 $25.00
092A-0716-031-00 $25.00
092A-0716-032-00 $25.00
092A-0716-033-00 $25.00
092A-0716-034-00 $25.00
092A-0716-035-00 $25.00
092A-0716-036-00 $25.00
092A-0716-037-00 $25.00
092A-0716-038-00 $25.00
092A-0716-039-00 $25.00
092A-0716-040-00 $25.00
092A-0716-041-00 $25.00
092A-0716-042-00 $25.00
092A-0716-043-00 $25.00
092A-0716-044-00 $25.00
092A-0716-045-00 $25.00
092A-0716-046-00 $25.00
092A-0716-047-00 $25.00
092A-0716-048-00 $25.00
092A-0716-049-00 $25.00
092A-0716-050-00 $25.00
092A-0716-051-00 $25.00
092A-0716-052-00 $25.00
092A-0716-053-00 $25.00
092A-0716-054-00 $25.00
092A-0716-055-00 $25.00
092A-0716-056-00 $25.00
092A-0716-057-00 $25.00
092A-0716-058-00 $25.00
092A-0716-059-00 $25.00
092A-0716-060-00 $25.00
092A-0716-061-00 $25.00
092A-0716-062-00 $25.00
092A-0716-063-02 $25.00
092A-0716-064-01 $25.00
092A-0716-065-00 $25.00
092A-0716-066-00 $25.00
092A-0716-067-00 $25.00
092A-0716-068-00 $25.00
092A-0716-069-00 $25.00
092A-0716-071-00 $25.00
092A-0716-072-00 $25.00
092A-0716-073-00 $25.00
092A-0716-074-00 $25.00
092A-0716-075-00 $25.00
092A-0716-076-00 $25.00
092A-0716-077-00 $25.00
092A-0716-078-00 $25.00
PART E - 2 04/24/26
CITY OF NEWARK
LANDSCAPING & LIGHTING DISTRICT No. 11
ASSESSMENT ROLL
FISCAL YEAR 2026-27
Assessor's
Parcel
Number
Assessment
Amount
092A-0716-079-00 $25.00
092A-0716-080-00 $25.00
092A-0716-081-00 $25.00
092A-0716-082-00 $25.00
092A-0716-083-00 $25.00
092A-0716-084-00 $25.00
092A-0716-085-00 $25.00
092A-0716-086-00 $25.00
092A-0716-087-00 $25.00
092A-0716-088-00 $25.00
092A-0716-089-00 $25.00
092A-0716-090-00 $25.00
092A-0716-091-00 $25.00
092A-0716-092-00 $25.00
092A-0716-093-00 $25.00
092A-0716-094-00 $25.00
092A-0716-095-00 $25.00
092A-0716-096-00 $25.00
092A-0716-097-00 $25.00
092A-0716-098-00 $25.00
092A-0716-099-00 $25.00
092A-0716-100-00 $25.00
092A-0716-101-00 $25.00
092A-0716-102-00 $25.00
092A-0716-103-00 $25.00
092A-0716-104-00 $25.00
092A-0716-105-00 $25.00
092A-0716-106-00 $25.00
092A-0716-107-00 $25.00
092A-0716-108-00 $25.00
092A-0716-109-00 $25.00
092A-0716-110-00 $25.00
092A-0716-111-00 $25.00
092A-0716-112-00 $25.00
092A-0716-113-00 $25.00
092A-0716-114-00 $25.00
092A-0716-115-00 $25.00
092A-0716-116-00 $25.00
092A-0716-117-00 $25.00
092A-0716-118-00 $25.00
092A-0716-119-00 $25.00
092A-0716-120-00 $25.00
092A-0716-121-00 $25.00
092A-0716-122-00 $25.00
092A-0716-123-00 $25.00
092A-0716-124-00 $25.00
092A-0716-125-00 $25.00
092A-0716-126-00 $25.00
092A-0716-127-00 $25.00
092A-0716-128-00 $25.00
092A-0716-129-00 $25.00
092A-0716-130-00 $25.00
Assessor's
Parcel
Number
Assessment
Amount
092A-0716-131-00 $25.00
092A-0716-132-00 $25.00
092A-0716-133-00 $25.00
092A-0716-134-00 $25.00
092A-0716-135-00 $25.00
092A-0717-001-00 $25.00
092A-0717-002-00 $25.00
092A-0717-003-00 $25.00
092A-0717-004-00 $25.00
092A-0717-005-00 $25.00
092A-0717-006-00 $25.00
092A-0717-007-00 $25.00
092A-0717-008-00 $25.00
092A-0717-009-00 $25.00
092A-0717-010-00 $25.00
092A-0717-011-00 $25.00
092A-0717-013-00 $25.00
092A-0717-014-00 $25.00
092A-0717-015-00 $25.00
092A-0717-016-00 $25.00
092A-0718-001-00 $25.00
092A-0718-002-00 $25.00
092A-0718-003-00 $25.00
092A-0718-004-00 $25.00
092A-0718-005-00 $25.00
092A-0718-006-00 $25.00
092A-0718-007-00 $25.00
092A-0718-008-00 $25.00
092A-0718-009-00 $25.00
092A-0718-010-00 $25.00
092A-0718-011-00 $25.00
092A-0718-012-00 $25.00
092A-0718-013-00 $25.00
092A-0718-014-00 $25.00
092A-0718-015-00 $25.00
092A-0718-016-00 $25.00
092A-0718-017-00 $25.00
092A-0718-018-00 $25.00
092A-0718-019-00 $25.00
092A-0718-020-00 $25.00
092A-0718-021-00 $25.00
092A-0718-022-00 $25.00
092A-0718-023-00 $25.00
092A-0718-024-00 $25.00
092A-0718-025-00 $25.00
092A-0718-026-00 $25.00
092A-0718-027-00 $25.00
092A-0718-028-00 $25.00
092A-0718-029-00 $25.00
092A-0718-030-00 $25.00
092A-0718-031-00 $25.00
092A-0718-032-00 $25.00
Assessor's
Parcel
Number
Assessment
Amount
092A-0718-033-00 $25.00
092A-0718-034-00 $25.00
092A-0718-035-00 $25.00
092A-0718-036-00 $25.00
092A-0718-037-00 $25.00
092A-0718-038-00 $25.00
092A-0718-039-00 $25.00
092A-0718-040-00 $25.00
092A-0718-041-00 $25.00
092A-0718-042-00 $25.00
092A-0718-043-00 $25.00
092A-0718-044-00 $25.00
092A-0718-045-00 $25.00
092A-0718-046-00 $25.00
092A-0718-047-00 $25.00
092A-0718-048-00 $25.00
092A-0718-049-00 $25.00
092A-0718-050-00 $25.00
092A-0718-051-00 $25.00
092A-0718-052-00 $25.00
092A-0718-053-00 $25.00
092A-0718-054-00 $25.00
092A-0718-055-00 $25.00
092A-0718-056-00 $25.00
092A-0718-057-00 $25.00
092A-0718-059-00 $25.00
092A-0718-060-00 $25.00
092A-0718-061-00 $25.00
092A-0718-062-00 $25.00
092A-0718-063-00 $25.00
092A-0718-064-00 $25.00
092A-0718-065-00 $25.00
092A-0718-066-00 $25.00
092A-0718-067-00 $25.00
092A-0718-068-00 $25.00
092A-0718-069-00 $25.00
092A-0718-070-00 $25.00
092A-0718-071-00 $25.00
092A-0718-072-00 $25.00
092A-0718-073-00 $25.00
092A-0718-074-00 $25.00
092A-0718-075-00 $25.00
092A-0718-076-00 $25.00
092A-0718-077-00 $25.00
092A-0718-078-00 $25.00
092A-0718-079-00 $25.00
092A-0718-080-00 $25.00
092A-0724-007-00 $25.00
092A-0724-008-00 $25.00
092A-0724-009-00 $25.00
092A-0724-010-00 $25.00
092A-0724-011-00 $25.00
PART E - 3 04/24/26
CITY OF NEWARK
LANDSCAPING & LIGHTING DISTRICT No. 11
ASSESSMENT ROLL
FISCAL YEAR 2026-27
Assessor's
Parcel
Number
Assessment
Amount
092A-0724-012-00 $25.00
092A-0724-013-00 $25.00
092A-0724-014-00 $25.00
092A-0724-015-00 $25.00
092A-0724-016-00 $25.00
092A-0724-017-00 $25.00
092A-0724-018-00 $25.00
092A-0724-019-00 $25.00
092A-0724-020-00 $25.00
092A-0724-021-00 $25.00
092A-0724-022-00 $25.00
092A-0724-023-00 $25.00
092A-0724-024-00 $25.00
092A-0724-025-00 $25.00
092A-0724-026-00 $25.00
092A-0724-027-00 $25.00
092A-0724-028-00 $25.00
092A-0724-029-00 $25.00
092A-0724-030-00 $25.00
092A-0724-031-00 $25.00
092A-0724-032-00 $25.00
092A-0724-033-00 $25.00
092A-0724-034-00 $25.00
092A-0724-035-00 $25.00
092A-0724-036-00 $25.00
092A-0724-037-00 $25.00
092A-0724-038-00 $25.00
092A-0724-039-00 $25.00
092A-0724-040-00 $25.00
092A-0724-041-00 $25.00
092A-0724-042-00 $25.00
092A-0724-043-00 $25.00
092A-0724-044-00 $25.00
092A-0724-045-00 $25.00
092A-0724-046-00 $25.00
092A-0724-047-00 $25.00
092A-0724-048-00 $25.00
092A-0724-049-00 $25.00
092A-0724-050-00 $25.00
092A-0724-051-00 $25.00
092A-0724-052-00 $25.00
092A-0724-053-00 $25.00
092A-0724-054-00 $25.00
092A-0724-055-00 $25.00
092A-0724-056-00 $25.00
092A-0724-057-00 $25.00
092A-0724-058-00 $25.00
092A-0724-059-00 $25.00
092A-0724-060-00 $25.00
092A-0724-061-00 $25.00
092A-0724-062-00 $25.00
092A-0724-063-00 $25.00
Assessor's
Parcel
Number
Assessment
Amount
092A-0724-064-00 $25.00
092A-0724-066-00 $25.00
092A-0724-067-00 $25.00
092A-0724-068-00 $25.00
092A-0724-069-00 $25.00
092A-0724-070-00 $25.00
092A-0724-071-00 $25.00
092A-0724-072-00 $25.00
092A-0724-073-00 $25.00
092A-0724-074-00 $25.00
092A-0724-075-00 $25.00
092A-0724-076-00 $25.00
092A-0724-077-00 $25.00
092A-0724-078-00 $25.00
092A-0724-079-00 $25.00
092A-0724-080-00 $25.00
092A-0724-081-00 $25.00
092A-0724-082-00 $25.00
092A-0724-083-00 $25.00
092A-0724-084-00 $25.00
092A-0724-085-00 $25.00
092A-0724-086-00 $25.00
092A-0724-087-00 $25.00
092A-0724-088-00 $25.00
092A-0724-089-00 $25.00
092A-0724-090-00 $25.00
092A-0724-091-00 $25.00
092A-0724-092-00 $25.00
092A-0724-093-00 $25.00
092A-0724-094-00 $25.00
092A-0725-005-00 $25.00
092A-0725-006-00 $25.00
092A-0725-007-00 $25.00
092A-0725-008-00 $25.00
092A-0725-009-00 $25.00
092A-0725-010-00 $25.00
092A-0725-011-00 $25.00
092A-0725-012-00 $25.00
092A-0725-013-00 $25.00
092A-0725-014-00 $25.00
092A-0725-015-00 $25.00
092A-0725-016-00 $25.00
092A-0725-017-00 $25.00
092A-0725-018-00 $25.00
092A-0725-019-00 $25.00
092A-0725-020-00 $25.00
092A-0725-021-00 $25.00
092A-0725-022-00 $25.00
092A-0725-023-00 $25.00
092A-0725-024-00 $25.00
092A-0725-025-00 $25.00
092A-0725-026-00 $25.00
Assessor's
Parcel
Number
Assessment
Amount
092A-0725-027-00 $25.00
092A-0725-028-00 $25.00
092A-0725-029-00 $25.00
092A-0725-030-00 $25.00
092A-0725-031-00 $25.00
092A-0725-032-00 $25.00
092A-0725-034-00 $25.00
092A-0725-035-00 $25.00
092A-0725-036-00 $25.00
092A-0725-038-00 $25.00
092A-0725-039-00 $25.00
092A-0725-040-00 $25.00
092A-0725-041-00 $25.00
092A-0725-042-00 $25.00
092A-0725-043-00 $25.00
092A-0725-044-00 $25.00
092A-0725-045-00 $25.00
092A-0725-046-00 $25.00
092A-0725-047-00 $25.00
092A-0725-048-00 $25.00
092A-0725-049-00 $25.00
092A-0725-050-00 $25.00
092A-0725-051-00 $25.00
092A-0725-052-00 $25.00
092A-0725-059-00 $25.00
092A-0725-060-00 $25.00
092A-0725-063-00 $25.00
092A-0725-065-00 $25.00
092A-0725-066-00 $25.00
092A-0726-003-00 $25.00
092A-0726-004-00 $25.00
092A-0726-005-00 $25.00
092A-0726-006-00 $25.00
092A-0726-007-00 $25.00
092A-0726-008-00 $25.00
092A-0726-009-00 $25.00
092A-0726-010-00 $25.00
092A-0726-011-00 $25.00
092A-0726-012-00 $25.00
092A-0726-013-00 $25.00
092A-0726-014-00 $25.00
092A-0726-015-00 $25.00
092A-0726-016-00 $25.00
092A-0726-017-00 $25.00
092A-0726-018-00 $25.00
092A-0726-019-00 $25.00
092A-0726-020-00 $25.00
092A-0726-021-00 $25.00
092A-0726-022-00 $25.00
092A-0726-023-00 $25.00
092A-0726-024-00 $25.00
092A-0726-025-00 $25.00
PART E - 4 04/24/26
CITY OF NEWARK
LANDSCAPING & LIGHTING DISTRICT No. 11
ASSESSMENT ROLL
FISCAL YEAR 2026-27
Assessor's
Parcel
Number
Assessment
Amount
092A-0726-026-00 $25.00
092A-0726-027-00 $25.00
092A-0726-028-00 $25.00
092A-0726-029-00 $25.00
092A-0726-030-00 $25.00
092A-0726-031-00 $25.00
092A-0726-032-00 $25.00
092A-0726-033-00 $25.00
092A-0726-034-00 $25.00
092A-0726-035-00 $25.00
092A-0726-036-00 $25.00
092A-0726-037-00 $25.00
092A-0726-038-00 $25.00
092A-0726-039-00 $25.00
092A-0726-040-00 $25.00
092A-0726-041-00 $25.00
092A-0726-042-00 $25.00
092A-0726-043-00 $25.00
092A-0726-044-00 $25.00
092A-0726-045-00 $25.00
092A-0726-046-00 $25.00
092A-0726-047-00 $25.00
092A-0726-048-00 $25.00
092A-0726-049-00 $25.00
092A-0726-050-00 $25.00
092A-0726-051-00 $25.00
092A-0726-052-00 $25.00
092A-0726-053-00 $25.00
092A-0726-054-00 $25.00
092A-0726-055-00 $25.00
092A-0726-056-00 $25.00
092A-0726-057-00 $25.00
092A-0726-058-00 $25.00
092A-0726-059-00 $25.00
092A-0726-060-00 $25.00
092A-0726-061-00 $25.00
092A-0726-062-00 $25.00
092A-0726-063-00 $25.00
092A-0726-064-00 $25.00
092A-0726-065-00 $25.00
092A-0726-066-00 $25.00
092A-0726-067-00 $25.00
092A-0726-068-00 $25.00
092A-0726-069-00 $25.00
092A-0726-070-00 $25.00
092A-0726-071-00 $25.00
092A-0726-072-00 $25.00
092A-0726-073-00 $25.00
092A-0726-074-00 $25.00
092A-0726-075-00 $25.00
092A-0726-076-00 $25.00
092A-0726-077-00 $25.00
Assessor's
Parcel
Number
Assessment
Amount
092A-0726-078-00 $25.00
092A-0726-079-00 $25.00
092A-0726-080-00 $25.00
092A-0726-081-00 $25.00
092A-0726-082-00 $25.00
092A-0726-083-00 $25.00
092A-0726-084-00 $25.00
092A-0726-085-00 $25.00
092A-0726-086-00 $25.00
092A-0726-087-00 $25.00
092A-0726-088-00 $25.00
092A-0726-089-00 $25.00
092A-0726-090-00 $25.00
092A-0726-091-00 $25.00
092A-0726-092-00 $25.00
092A-0727-003-00 $25.00
092A-0727-004-00 $25.00
092A-0727-005-00 $25.00
092A-0727-006-00 $25.00
092A-0727-007-00 $25.00
092A-0727-008-00 $25.00
092A-0727-009-00 $25.00
092A-0727-010-00 $25.00
092A-0727-011-00 $25.00
092A-0727-012-00 $25.00
092A-0727-013-00 $25.00
092A-0727-014-00 $25.00
092A-0727-015-00 $25.00
092A-0727-016-00 $25.00
092A-0727-017-00 $25.00
092A-0727-018-00 $25.00
092A-0727-019-00 $25.00
092A-0727-020-00 $25.00
092A-0727-021-00 $25.00
092A-0727-022-00 $25.00
092A-0727-023-00 $25.00
092A-0727-024-00 $25.00
092A-0727-025-00 $25.00
092A-0727-026-00 $25.00
092A-0727-027-00 $25.00
092A-0727-029-00 $25.00
092A-0727-030-00 $25.00
092A-0727-031-00 $25.00
092A-0727-032-00 $25.00
092A-0727-033-00 $25.00
092A-0727-034-00 $25.00
092A-0727-035-00 $25.00
092A-0727-036-00 $25.00
092A-0727-037-00 $25.00
092A-0727-038-00 $25.00
092A-0727-039-00 $25.00
092A-0727-040-00 $25.00
Assessor's
Parcel
Number
Assessment
Amount
092A-0727-041-00 $25.00
092A-0727-042-00 $25.00
092A-0727-043-00 $25.00
092A-0727-044-00 $25.00
092A-0727-045-00 $25.00
092A-0727-046-00 $25.00
092A-0727-047-00 $25.00
092A-0727-048-00 $25.00
092A-0727-049-00 $25.00
092A-0727-050-00 $25.00
092A-0727-051-00 $25.00
092A-0727-052-00 $25.00
092A-0727-053-00 $25.00
092A-0727-054-00 $25.00
092A-0727-056-00 $25.00
092A-0727-057-00 $25.00
092A-0727-058-00 $25.00
092A-0727-059-00 $25.00
092A-0727-060-00 $25.00
092A-0727-061-00 $25.00
092A-0727-062-00 $25.00
092A-0727-063-00 $25.00
092A-0727-064-00 $25.00
092A-0727-065-00 $25.00
092A-0727-066-00 $25.00
092A-0727-067-00 $25.00
092A-0727-068-00 $25.00
092A-0727-069-00 $25.00
092A-0727-070-00 $25.00
092A-0727-071-00 $25.00
092A-0727-072-00 $25.00
092A-0727-073-00 $25.00
092A-0727-074-00 $25.00
092A-0727-075-00 $25.00
092A-0727-076-00 $25.00
092A-0727-077-00 $25.00
092A-0727-078-00 $25.00
092A-0727-079-00 $25.00
092A-0727-080-00 $25.00
092A-0727-081-00 $25.00
092A-0727-083-00 $25.00
092A-0727-084-00 $25.00
092A-0727-085-00 $25.00
092A-0727-086-00 $25.00
092A-0727-087-00 $25.00
092A-0727-088-00 $25.00
092A-0727-089-00 $25.00
092A-0727-090-00 $25.00
092A-0727-091-00 $25.00
092A-0727-092-00 $25.00
092A-0727-093-00 $25.00
092A-0727-094-00 $25.00
PART E - 5 04/24/26
CITY OF NEWARK
LANDSCAPING & LIGHTING DISTRICT No. 11
ASSESSMENT ROLL
FISCAL YEAR 2026-27
Assessor's
Parcel
Number
Assessment
Amount
092A-0727-095-00 $25.00
092A-0727-096-00 $25.00
092A-0727-097-00 $25.00
092A-0727-098-00 $25.00
092A-0727-099-00 $25.00
092A-0727-100-00 $25.00
092A-0727-101-00 $25.00
092A-0727-102-00 $25.00
092A-0727-103-00 $25.00
092A-0727-104-00 $25.00
092A-0727-105-00 $25.00
092A-0727-106-00 $25.00
092A-0727-107-00 $25.00
092A-0727-108-00 $25.00
092A-0727-110-00 $25.00
092A-0727-111-00 $25.00
092A-0727-112-00 $25.00
092A-0727-113-00 $25.00
092A-0727-114-00 $25.00
092A-0727-115-00 $25.00
092A-0727-116-00 $25.00
092A-0727-117-00 $25.00
092A-0727-118-00 $25.00
092A-0727-119-00 $25.00
092A-0727-120-00 $25.00
092A-0727-121-00 $25.00
092A-0727-122-00 $25.00
092A-0727-123-00 $25.00
092A-0727-124-00 $25.00
092A-0727-125-00 $25.00
092A-0727-126-00 $25.00
092A-0727-127-00 $25.00
092A-0727-128-00 $25.00
092A-0727-129-00 $25.00
092A-0727-130-00 $25.00
092A-0727-131-00 $25.00
092A-0727-132-00 $25.00
092A-0727-133-00 $25.00
092A-0727-134-00 $25.00
092A-0727-135-00 $25.00
092A-0727-136-00 $25.00
092A-0727-137-00 $25.00
092A-0727-138-00 $25.00
092A-0727-139-00 $25.00
092A-0727-140-00 $25.00
092A-0727-141-00 $25.00
092A-0727-142-00 $25.00
092A-0727-143-00 $25.00
092A-0727-144-00 $25.00
092A-0727-145-00 $25.00
092A-0727-146-00 $25.00
092A-0727-147-00 $25.00
Assessor's
Parcel
Number
Assessment
Amount
092A-0727-148-00 $25.00
092A-0727-149-00 $25.00
092A-0727-150-00 $25.00
092A-0727-151-00 $25.00
092A-0727-152-00 $25.00
092A-0727-153-00 $25.00
092A-0727-154-00 $25.00
092A-0727-155-00 $25.00
092A-0727-156-00 $25.00
092A-0727-157-00 $25.00
092A-0727-158-00 $25.00
092A-0727-159-00 $25.00
092A-0727-160-00 $25.00
092A-0727-161-00 $25.00
092A-0728-001-00 $25.00
092A-0728-002-00 $25.00
092A-0728-003-00 $25.00
092A-0728-004-00 $25.00
092A-0728-005-00 $25.00
092A-0728-006-00 $25.00
092A-0728-007-00 $25.00
092A-0728-008-00 $25.00
092A-0728-009-00 $25.00
092A-0728-010-00 $25.00
092A-0728-011-00 $25.00
092A-0728-012-00 $25.00
092A-0728-013-00 $25.00
092A-0728-014-00 $25.00
092A-0728-015-00 $25.00
092A-0728-016-00 $25.00
092A-0728-017-00 $25.00
092A-0728-018-00 $25.00
092A-0728-019-00 $25.00
092A-0728-020-00 $25.00
092A-0728-021-00 $25.00
092A-0728-022-00 $25.00
092A-0728-023-00 $25.00
092A-0728-024-00 $25.00
092A-0728-025-00 $25.00
092A-0728-026-00 $25.00
092A-0728-027-00 $25.00
092A-0728-028-00 $25.00
092A-0728-029-00 $25.00
092A-0728-030-00 $25.00
092A-0728-031-00 $25.00
092A-0728-032-00 $25.00
092A-0728-033-00 $25.00
092A-0728-034-00 $25.00
092A-0728-035-00 $25.00
092A-0728-036-00 $25.00
092A-0728-037-00 $25.00
092A-0728-038-00 $25.00
Assessor's
Parcel
Number
Assessment
Amount
092A-0728-039-00 $25.00
092A-0728-040-00 $25.00
092A-0728-041-00 $25.00
092A-0728-042-00 $25.00
092A-0728-043-00 $25.00
092A-0728-044-00 $25.00
092A-0728-045-00 $25.00
092A-0728-046-00 $25.00
092A-0728-047-00 $25.00
092A-0728-048-00 $25.00
092A-0728-049-00 $25.00
092A-0728-050-00 $25.00
092A-0728-051-00 $25.00
092A-0728-052-00 $25.00
092A-0728-053-00 $25.00
092A-0728-054-00 $25.00
092A-0728-055-00 $25.00
092A-0728-056-00 $25.00
092A-0728-057-00 $25.00
092A-0728-058-00 $25.00
092A-0728-059-00 $25.00
092A-0728-060-00 $25.00
092A-0728-061-00 $25.00
092A-0728-062-00 $25.00
092A-0728-063-00 $25.00
092A-0728-064-00 $25.00
092A-0728-065-00 $25.00
092A-0728-066-00 $25.00
092A-0728-067-00 $25.00
092A-0728-068-00 $25.00
092A-0728-069-00 $25.00
092A-0728-070-00 $25.00
092A-0728-071-00 $25.00
092A-0728-072-00 $25.00
092A-0728-074-00 $25.00
092A-0728-075-00 $25.00
092A-0728-076-00 $25.00
092A-0728-077-00 $25.00
092A-0728-078-00 $25.00
092A-0728-079-00 $25.00
092A-0728-080-00 $25.00
092A-0728-081-00 $25.00
092A-0728-082-00 $25.00
092A-0728-083-00 $25.00
092A-0728-084-00 $25.00
092A-0728-085-00 $25.00
092A-0728-086-00 $25.00
092A-0728-087-00 $25.00
092A-0728-088-00 $25.00
092A-0728-089-00 $25.00
092A-0728-090-00 $25.00
092A-0728-091-00 $25.00
PART E - 6 04/24/26
CITY OF NEWARK
LANDSCAPING & LIGHTING DISTRICT No. 11
ASSESSMENT ROLL
FISCAL YEAR 2026-27
Assessor's
Parcel
Number
Assessment
Amount
092A-0728-092-00 $25.00
092A-0728-093-00 $25.00
092A-0728-094-00 $25.00
092A-0728-095-00 $25.00
092A-0728-096-00 $25.00
092A-0728-097-00 $25.00
092A-0728-098-00 $25.00
092A-0728-099-00 $25.00
092A-0728-100-00 $25.00
092A-0728-101-00 $25.00
092A-0728-102-00 $25.00
092A-0728-103-00 $25.00
092A-0728-104-00 $25.00
092A-0728-105-00 $25.00
092A-0728-106-00 $25.00
092A-0728-107-00 $25.00
092A-0728-108-00 $25.00
092A-0728-109-00 $25.00
092A-0728-110-01 $25.00
092A-0728-111-01 $25.00
092A-0728-112-00 $25.00
092A-0728-113-00 $25.00
092A-0728-114-00 $25.00
092A-0728-115-00 $25.00
092A-0728-116-00 $25.00
092A-0728-117-00 $25.00
092A-0728-118-00 $25.00
092A-0728-119-00 $25.00
092A-0728-120-00 $25.00
092A-0728-121-00 $25.00
092A-0728-122-00 $25.00
092A-0728-123-00 $25.00
092A-0728-124-00 $25.00
092A-0728-125-00 $25.00
092A-0728-126-00 $25.00
092A-0728-127-00 $25.00
092A-0728-128-00 $25.00
092A-0728-129-00 $25.00
092A-0729-001-00 $25.00
092A-0729-002-00 $25.00
092A-0729-003-00 $25.00
092A-0729-004-00 $25.00
092A-0729-005-00 $25.00
092A-0729-006-00 $25.00
092A-0729-007-00 $25.00
092A-0729-008-00 $25.00
092A-0729-009-00 $25.00
092A-0729-010-00 $25.00
092A-0729-011-00 $25.00
092A-0729-012-00 $25.00
092A-0729-013-00 $25.00
092A-0729-014-00 $25.00
Assessor's
Parcel
Number
Assessment
Amount
092A-0729-015-00 $25.00
092A-0729-016-00 $25.00
092A-0729-017-00 $25.00
092A-0729-018-00 $25.00
092A-0729-019-00 $25.00
092A-0729-020-00 $25.00
092A-0729-021-00 $25.00
092A-0729-022-00 $25.00
092A-0729-023-00 $25.00
092A-0729-024-00 $25.00
092A-0729-025-00 $25.00
092A-0729-026-00 $25.00
092A-0729-027-00 $25.00
092A-0729-028-00 $25.00
092A-0729-029-00 $25.00
092A-0729-030-00 $25.00
092A-0729-031-00 $25.00
092A-0729-032-00 $25.00
092A-0729-033-00 $25.00
092A-0729-034-00 $25.00
092A-0729-035-00 $25.00
092A-0729-036-00 $25.00
092A-0729-037-00 $25.00
092A-0729-038-00 $25.00
092A-0729-039-00 $25.00
092A-0729-040-00 $25.00
092A-0729-041-00 $25.00
092A-0729-042-00 $25.00
092A-0729-043-00 $25.00
092A-0729-044-00 $25.00
092A-0729-045-00 $25.00
092A-0729-046-00 $25.00
092A-0729-047-00 $25.00
092A-0729-048-00 $25.00
092A-0729-049-00 $25.00
092A-0729-050-00 $25.00
092A-0729-051-00 $25.00
092A-0729-052-00 $25.00
092A-0729-053-00 $25.00
092A-0729-054-00 $25.00
092A-0729-055-00 $25.00
092A-0729-056-00 $25.00
092A-0729-057-00 $25.00
092A-0729-058-00 $25.00
092A-0729-059-00 $25.00
092A-0729-060-00 $25.00
092A-0729-061-00 $25.00
092A-0729-062-00 $25.00
092A-0729-063-00 $25.00
092A-0729-064-00 $25.00
092A-0729-065-00 $25.00
092A-0729-066-00 $25.00
Assessor's
Parcel
Number
Assessment
Amount
092A-0729-067-00 $25.00
092A-0729-068-00 $25.00
092A-0729-069-00 $25.00
092A-0729-070-00 $25.00
092A-0729-071-00 $25.00
092A-0729-072-00 $25.00
092A-0729-073-00 $25.00
092A-0729-074-00 $25.00
092A-0729-075-01 $25.00
092A-0729-076-01 $25.00
092A-0729-077-00 $25.00
092A-0729-078-00 $25.00
092A-0729-079-00 $25.00
092A-0729-080-00 $25.00
092A-0729-081-00 $25.00
092A-0729-082-00 $25.00
092A-0729-083-00 $25.00
092A-0729-084-00 $25.00
092A-0729-085-00 $25.00
092A-0729-086-00 $25.00
092A-0729-087-00 $25.00
092A-0729-088-00 $25.00
092A-0729-089-00 $25.00
092A-0729-090-00 $25.00
092A-0729-091-00 $25.00
092A-0729-092-00 $25.00
092A-0729-093-00 $25.00
092A-0729-094-00 $25.00
092A-0729-095-00 $25.00
092A-0729-096-00 $25.00
092A-0729-097-00 $25.00
092A-0729-098-00 $25.00
092A-0729-099-00 $25.00
092A-0729-100-00 $25.00
092A-0729-101-00 $25.00
092A-0729-102-00 $25.00
092A-0729-103-00 $25.00
092A-0729-104-00 $25.00
092A-0729-105-00 $25.00
092A-0729-106-00 $25.00
092A-0729-107-00 $25.00
092A-2590-001-00 $25.00
092A-2590-002-00 $25.00
092A-2590-003-00 $25.00
092A-2590-005-00 $25.00
092A-2590-006-00 $25.00
092A-2590-007-00 $25.00
092A-2590-008-00 $25.00
092A-2590-009-00 $25.00
092A-2590-010-00 $25.00
092A-2590-011-00 $25.00
092A-2590-012-00 $25.00
PART E - 7 04/24/26
CITY OF NEWARK
LANDSCAPING & LIGHTING DISTRICT No. 11
ASSESSMENT ROLL
FISCAL YEAR 2026-27
Assessor's
Parcel
Number
Assessment
Amount
092A-2590-013-00 $25.00
092A-2590-014-00 $25.00
092A-2590-015-00 $25.00
092A-2590-016-00 $25.00
092A-2590-017-00 $25.00
092A-2590-018-00 $25.00
092A-2590-019-00 $25.00
092A-2590-020-00 $25.00
092A-2590-021-00 $25.00
092A-2590-022-00 $25.00
092A-2590-023-00 $25.00
092A-2590-024-00 $25.00
092A-2590-025-00 $25.00
092A-2590-026-00 $25.00
092A-2590-027-00 $25.00
092A-2590-028-00 $25.00
092A-2590-029-00 $25.00
092A-2590-030-00 $25.00
092A-2590-031-00 $25.00
092A-2590-032-00 $25.00
092A-2590-033-00 $25.00
092A-2590-034-00 $25.00
092A-2590-035-00 $25.00
092A-2590-036-00 $25.00
092A-2590-037-00 $25.00
092A-2590-038-00 $25.00
092A-2590-039-00 $25.00
092A-2590-040-00 $25.00
092A-2590-041-00 $25.00
092A-2590-042-00 $25.00
092A-2590-043-00 $25.00
092A-2590-044-00 $25.00
092A-2590-045-00 $25.00
092A-2590-046-00 $25.00
092A-2590-047-00 $25.00
Total Parcels: 1,127
Total Assessment: $28,175.00
PART E - 8 04/24/26
CITY OF NEWARK
LANDSCAPING AND LIGHTING DISTRICT NO. 11 APPENDIX A
A-1
APPENDIX A
IMPROVEMENT DIAGRAM
PORTOLA DR
CORONADO DR
SAN JUAN AV
FALLS TE
RUSCHIN DR
ORKNEY
CT
FERNWOOD DR
I880 NB
TACOMA CM
BOLTON PL
SANDALWOOD ST
CHARLES ST
DRYDEN CT
SWIFT CT
IPSWICH CT
SAXON CT
TACOMA CM
H
EBRIDES CT
JARVIS AV
LIDO BL
TUDOR PL
CHANEL TE
JOVAN TE
BERET TE
SWINDON PL
RUGBY PL
DERBY PL
SEVERN PL
FALLS TE
THORNTON ON I880 RAMP NB
VIOLA CT
HUMBER PL
TYNE PL
THORNTON AV
LEON CT
CORDOVA PL
CABRILLO DR
DOVER CT
JARVI
S AV
NELSON PL
RAVENWOOD AV
CHELSEA DR
CARDIFF ST
NICOLET AV
PORTSMOUTH AV
WINDERMERE DR
BRIGHTON CT
EXETER CT
DARVON ST
EDGEWATER DR
MAGELLAN D
RA
R
MSGATE DR
OXFORD PL
FROBISHER DR
PIZARRO DR
CABRAL DR
ALHAMBRADR
FARNHAM DR
LAKEWOOD DR
LAKE BL
ASQUITH PL
PARKSHORE DR
DIAZ DR
ROSE
CT
BLACKBURN DR
E
L
REY AV
B
L ACKWOOD DR
CERRITOS AV
BATH PL
BOSWORTH CT
MCDONALD AV
WINDWOOD LN
LUNDY DR
CHAPMAN DR
ELBA PL
GREENWICH CT
SURREY CT
YARMOUTH CT
CAMBRIDGE CT
WINCHESTER PL
CASTLEFORD CT ASHBOURNE CT
MANGROVE LN
STIRLING CT
GIBRALTAR DR
LAFAYETTE AV
DORKING CT
CORSICA PL
MILLWOOD CT
WEMBLEY CT
TOTTENHAM CT
ROMILLY WY
FIG TREE LN
CRIPPS PL
WYCOMBE PL
CAS EY CT
CAMBIO CT
CHARMWOOD CT
DORCHESTER CT
STAFFORD PL DONEGAL CT
SAN PEDRO DR
JARVIS AV
FANSHAWE ST
CHEVIOT CT
NEWCASTLE CT
LA MESA C
RUTLAND CT
T
CROYDON
PL
DIEGO DR
NORWICH PL
I880 SB
BRISTOL PL
MAYBIRD CI
BONITO DR
MAIDSTONE CT
DEEP CREEK RD
RIDGEWOOD DR
WINSFORD CT
GRANADO AV
BALBOA WY
BAFFIN AV
DUPONT AV
CHANNEL DR
ABINGTO
N
D
R
CORTEZ AV
SR84 WB
JARVIS AV
ADOBE DR
CEDAR BL
TENAYA AV
EL CAJON AV
SR84 EB
LA SALLE AV
ELMWOOD AV
CAPITAN DR
VINEWOOD ST
ROCA DR
NEWARK BL
BIANCA DR
REYMOUTH DR
SR84 ON I880 RAMP SB
Landscaping and Lighting District No. 11
Improvement Diagram
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1,000
US Feet
Landscaping and Lighting District No. 15
Fiscal Year 2026-27
Engineer’s Report
July 9, 2026
CITY OF NEWARK FISCAL YEAR 2026-27
LANDSCAPING AND LIGHTING DISTRICT NO. 15 TABLE OF CONTENTS i
Table of Contents
Page No.
Certificate......................................................................................... ii Section I - Introduction.....................................................................1 Section II – Engineer’s Report .........................................................3 Part A – Plans and Specifications .........................................5 Part B – Estimate of Cost......................................................8 Part C – Assessment District Diagram ................................10 Part D – Method of Apportionment of Assessments............12 Part E - Assessment Roll ....................................................15 Appendix A – Improvement Diagram ........................................... A-1 CITY OF NEWARK FISCAL YEAR 2026-27
LANDSCAPING AND LIGHTING DISTRICT NO. 15 CERTIFICATE
ii
ENGINEER'S REPORT
CITY OF NEWARK
LANDSCAPING AND LIGHTING DISTRICT NO. 15
FISCAL YEAR 2026-27
The undersigned, acting on behalf of Francisco & Associates respectfully submits the enclosed Engineer's Report as directed by the Newark City Council pursuant to the provisions of Article XIIID, Section 4 of the California Constitution, and the Landscape and Lighting Act of 1972 being Section 22500 et al of the California Streets and Highways Code (the “1972 Act”). The undersigned certifies that he is a Professional Engineer, registered in the State of California.
Dated: June 15, 2026 By:
Eduardo Espinoza, P.E.
RCE # 83709
CITY OF NEWARK SECTION I
LANDSCAPING AND LIGHTING DISTRICT NO. 15 INTRODUCTION
1 SECTION I
INTRODUCTION
The City of Newark (“City”) levies and collects special assessments on parcels within the City of Newark Landscaping and Lighting District No. 15 (“District”) to maintain public improvements. The District was formed to provide a dedicated source of funding for the ongoing maintenance of median-landscape improvements benefiting parcels within the boundaries of the District.
The assessments and method of apportionment described in this Report utilize commonly accepted assessment engineering practices and have been calculated and proportionately spread to each parcel based on the special benefits received as approved by the City Council at the time the District was formed.
The District generally consists of those properties along and fronting Iris Court. A reduced copy of the Assessment Diagram showing the exterior boundaries of the District is provided in Part C of this Report.
Compliance with the California Constitution
Assessments are levied annually within the District pursuant to the 1972 Act. All assessments described in this Report and approved by the City Council are prepared in accordance with the 1972 Act and are compliant with the provisions of the California Constitution Article XIIID (“Article XIIID”), which was enacted with the passage of Proposition 218 in November 1996. Pursuant to Article XIIID Section 5, certain existing assessments are exempt from the substantive and procedural requirements of Article XIIID Section 4. Specifically, Article XIIID Section 5(b) exempted:
“Any assessment imposed pursuant to a petition signed by the persons owning all of the parcels subject to the assessment at the time the assessment is initially imposed. Subsequent increases in such assessment shall be subject to the procedures and approval process set forth in Section 4.” The City determined that the annual assessments originally established for the District were established by a petition signed by the persons owning all the parcels subject to the assessment at the time the assessment was originally proposed. As such, pursuant to Article XIIID Section 5(b), the pre–existing assessment amount has been exempted from the procedural requirements of Article XIIID Section 4 since the amount of the assessment has not increased since the passage of Proposition 218.
Any future increase in the assessment rate or substantial changes in the services provided would require that the District be brought into compliance with all the requirements of Article XIIID and would require the approval of the property owners subject to the assessment based upon a mailed ballot which would be sent to each property owner.
CITY OF NEWARK SECTION I
LANDSCAPING AND LIGHTING DISTRICT NO. 15 INTRODUCTION
2 Current Annual Administration
As required by the 1972 Act, the Engineer's Report includes: (1) a description of the improvements to be operated, maintained, and serviced by the District, (2) a cost estimate for the District, and (3) a listing of the proposed Fiscal Year 2026-27 assessments to be levied upon each assessable lot or parcel within the District.
The City will hold a Public Hearing on July 9, 2026, regarding this District which will provide an opportunity for any interested person to be heard. At the conclusion of the Public Hearing, the City Council may adopt a resolution confirming the assessment rates as originally proposed or as modified.
Payment of these annual assessments for each parcel will be made in the same manner and at the same time as payments are made for their annual property taxes. All funds collected through the assessments must be placed in a special fund and can only be used for the purposes stated within this Report.
CITY OF NEWARK SECTION II
LANDSCAPING AND LIGHTING DISTRICT NO. 15 ENGINEER’S REPORT 3 SECTION II
ENGINEER'S REPORT PREPARED FOR THE CITY OF NEWARK
LANDSCAPING AND LIGHTING DISTRICT NO. 15
FISCAL YEAR 2026-27
Pursuant to the Landscaping and Lighting Act of 1972 (Part 2 of Division 15 of the Streets and Highways Code of the State of California), and in accordance with the Resolution of Initiation, being Resolution No. 11,831, which directs the preparation and filing of the Engineer’s Report, adopted by the City Council of the City of Newark, on march 26, 2026, the following Report was prepared consisting of Section I (Introduction), and this, Section II, which consists of five (5) parts as follows:
PART A: PLANS AND SPECIFICATIONS
This part describes the improvements maintained by the District. Plans and specifications for the improvements are on file in the Office of the Director of Public Works of the City of Newark and are incorporated herein by reference.
PART B: ESTIMATE OF COST
This part contains an estimate of the cost of the proposed improvements to be maintained for Fiscal Year 2026-27, including incidental costs and expenses in connection therewith.
The estimate is attached hereto and is on file in the Office of the Director of Public Works of the City of Newark.
PART C: ASSESSMENT DISTRICT DIAGRAM
This part incorporates a Diagram of the District showing the exterior boundaries of the District, the boundaries of any zones within the District and the lines and dimensions of each lot or parcel of land within the District. This Diagram has been prepared by the Engineer of Work and is on file in the Office of the Director of Public Works of the City of Newark.
The lines and dimensions of each lot or parcel within the District are those lines and dimensions shown on the maps of the Alameda County Assessor for the year when this Report was prepared. The Assessor’s maps and records are incorporated by reference herein and made a part of this Report.
CITY OF NEWARK SECTION II
LANDSCAPING AND LIGHTING DISTRICT NO. 15 ENGINEER’S REPORT 4 PART D: METHOD OF APPORTIONMENT OF ASSESSMENTS
This part describes the method of apportionment of assessments, based upon each parcel’s classification within the District in proportion to the estimated special benefits to be received.
PART E: ASSESSMENT ROLL
This part contains an assessment of the estimated cost of the improvements apportioned to each benefited parcel of land within the District. The Assessment Roll is filed in the Office of the City Clerk of the City of Newark and is incorporated in this Report. The list is keyed to the records of the Alameda County Assessor, which are incorporated herein by reference.
CITY OF NEWARK PART A
LANDSCAPING AND LIGHTING DISTRICT NO. 15 PLANS AND SPECIFICATIONS 5 PART A
PLANS AND SPECIFICATIONS
IMPROVEMENTS AND SERVICES PURSUANT TO THE 1972 ACT
The improvements and services authorized by the provisions of the Landscape and Lighting Act of 1972, being Part 2 of Division 15 of the Streets and Highways Code, commencing with Section 22500 (hereafter referred to as the “1972 Act”), that may be applicable to this District and associated assessments may include one or more of the following definitions:
• “Improvement” means one or any combination of the following:
o The installation or planting of landscaping.
o The installation or construction of statuary, fountains, and other ornamental structures and facilities.
o The installation or construction of public lighting facilities, including, but not limited to, traffic signals.
o The installation or construction of any facilities which are appurtenant to any of the forgoing, or which are necessary or convenient for the maintenance or servicing thereof, including, but not limited to, grading, clearing, removal of debris, the installation or construction of curbs, gutters, walls, sidewalks, or paving, or water, irrigation, drainage, or electrical facilities. o The installation of park or recreational improvements, including, but not limited to all the following:
Land preparation, such as grading, leveling, cutting and filling, sod, landscaping, irrigation systems, sidewalks, and drainage. Lights, playground equipment, play courts, and public restrooms. o The maintenance or servicing, or both, of any of the forgoing, and of any improvements authorized below.
o The acquisition of land for park, recreational, or open space purposes. o The acquisition of any existing improvement otherwise authorized herein. o The acquisition or construction of any community center, municipal auditorium or hall, or similar public facility for the indoor presentation of performances, shows, stage productions, fairs, conventions, exhibitions, pageants, meetings, parties, or other group events, activities, or functions, whether those events, activities, or functions are public or private.
CITY OF NEWARK PART A
LANDSCAPING AND LIGHTING DISTRICT NO. 15 PLANS AND SPECIFICATIONS 6 • “Incidental expenses” include all the following:
o The costs of preparation of the report, including plans, specifications, estimates, diagram, and assessment.
o The costs of printing, advertising, and giving of published, posted, and mailed notices.
o Compensation payable to the county for collection of assessments. o Compensation of any engineer or attorney employed to render services in proceedings pursuant to this part.
o Any other expenses incidental to the construction, installation, or maintenance and servicing of improvements.
o Any expenses incidental to the construction, installation, or maintenance and servicing of the improvements.
o Any expenses incidental to the issuance of bonds or notes. o Costs associated with any elections held for the approval of a new or increased assessment.
• “Landscaping” means trees, shrubs, grass, or other ornamental vegetation. • “Maintain” or “maintenance” means the furnishing of services and materials for the ordinary and usual maintenance, operation, and services of any improvement, including:
o Repair, removal or replacement of all or any part of any improvement. o Providing for the life, growth, health, and beauty of landscaping, including cultivation, irrigation, trimming, spraying, fertilizing, or treating for disease or injury.
o The removal of trimmings, rubbish, debris, and other solid waste. o The cleaning, sandblasting, and painting of walls and other improvements to remove or cover graffiti.
• “Public lighting facilities” means all works or improvements used or useful for the lighting of any public places, including ornamental standards, luminaries, poles, supports, tunnels, manholes, vaults, conduits, pipes, wires, conductors, guys, stubs, platforms, braces, transformers, insulators, contacts, switches, capacitors, meters, communication circuits, appliances, attachments, and appurtenances. • “Service” or “servicing” means the furnishing of:
o Electric current or energy, gas, or other illuminating agent for any public lighting facilities or for the lighting or operation of any other improvements. o Water for the irrigation of any landscaping, the operation of any fountains, or the maintenance of any other improvements.
CITY OF NEWARK PART A
LANDSCAPING AND LIGHTING DISTRICT NO. 15 PLANS AND SPECIFICATIONS 7 DESCRIPTION OF DISTRICT IMPROVEMENTS
The improvements, which have been constructed within the City, and those which may be subsequently constructed, operated, maintained, and serviced with District assessments are generally described as follows:
The maintenance and operation of landscaping within the easement areas and the public right-of-way along Robertson Avenue fronting the District.
Improvement diagrams have been prepared identifying all improvements and areas that are to be maintained by the District and are included as Appendix A of this Report. The plans and specifications for the improvements described above are on file with the City’s Public Works Department.
CITY OF NEWARK PART B
LANDSCAPING AND LIGHTING DISTRICT NO. 15 ESTIMATE OF COSTS 8 PART B
ESTIMATE OF COSTS
The 1972 Act requires that a special fund be set up for the collection of revenues and expenditures of the District. The Act provides that the total cost of construction, operation, and maintenance and servicing of the public improvements specified in Part A of this Report can be recovered by the District. Incidental expenses including administration of the District, engineering fees, legal fees and all other costs associated with the construction, operation and maintenance and servicing of the Districts can also be included.
The 1972 Act also requires that a special fund be set up for the revenues and expenditures of the District. Funds raised from the assessments shall be used only for the expenditures represented above. A contribution to the District by the City may be made to reduce assessments as the City deems appropriate. Any balance remaining on July 1 at the end of the fiscal year must be carried over to the next fiscal year unless the funds are being accumulated for future capital replacement projects or operating reserves.
The following table provides a summary of the estimated District revenues and cost estimates for Fiscal Year 2026-27.
Projected Revenues
Assessment Revenue $5,046
Non-Assessment Revenues1 $581
Total Projected Revenues $5,627
Projected Expenses
Contract Services $1,349
Utilities $1,500
Administration and Incidentals $3,923
County Collection Fees $86
Unforeseen Maintenance and Repairs2 $343
Total Projected Expenses $7,200
Projected Fund Balance
Beginning Fund Balance - July 1, 2026 $38,756
Reserve Fund Collection Increase/(Decrease) ($1,573)
Ending Fund Balance - June 30, 2027 $37,183
Recommended Operating Reserves $3,429
Available Operating Reserves $3,429
Available Capital Reserves $33,754 1
Non-Assessment Revenue includes interest earnings estimated at 1.5% of Projected Beginning Fund Balance and any other non-assessment revenue sources. 2 Unforeseen Maintenance and Repairs are assumed to be 5% of the Projected Expenses.
Landscaping and Lighting District No. 15
Fiscal Year 2026-27 Cost Estimate
CITY OF NEWARK PART B
LANDSCAPING AND LIGHTING DISTRICT NO. 15 ESTIMATE OF COSTS 9 The purpose of the various reserves is to ensure the District will have funds available for cashflow purposes and to repair or reconstruct the improvements that are the responsibility of the District.
The Recommended Operating Reserve target is fifty percent (50%) of the projected expenditures. Maintaining a fully funded Operating Reserve eliminates the need for the City to transfer funds from non-District accounts to pay for operational expenses during the first half of the fiscal year and provides the District with sufficient funds to address any unforeseen or unusual expenditures that may occur during the year.
The purpose of collecting and holding funds in a Capital Reserve is so that when improvements need to be replaced or expenditures are greater than can be conveniently raised from a single year’s assessment, funds are available so that the District can respond and address the need promptly.
CITY OF NEWARK PART C
LANDSCAPING AND LIGHTING DISTRICT NO. 15 ASSESSMENT DIAGRAM 10 PART C
ASSESSMENT DISTRICT DIAGRAM
The boundaries of the District are shown herein. The Diagram is on file in the Public Works Department of the City and shown on the following page of this Engineer's Report. The lines and dimensions of each parcel within the District are those lines and dimensions shown on the maps of the Alameda County Assessor for the year in which this Report was prepared and are incorporated by reference herein and made part of this Report.
A reduced copy of the Assessment Diagram is shown on the following page.
IRIS
CT
ROBERTSON AV
GERANIUM ST
GERANIUM CT
COLUMBINE PL
ARBUTUS CT
ROCKSPRAY ST
ASSESSMENT DIAGRAM
Legend
LLD No. 15 Boundary
Parcels
± 0 162.5 325
Feet
(IRIS COURT)
LANDSCAPING AND LIGHTING DISTRICT NO. 15
CITY OF NEWARK PART D
LANDSCAPING AND LIGHTING DISTRICT NO. 15 METHOD OF APPORTIONMENT 12 PART D
METHOD OF APPORTIONMENT OF ASSESSMENTS
This section explains the benefits to be derived from the improvements and the methodology used to apportion the total costs of the improvements to properties within the District.
The method used for apportioning the assessment is based upon the relative special benefits to be derived by the properties in the District and any established benefit zones.
The assessment is apportioned to each parcel in proportion to the relative cost of the special benefits from the improvements.
General
The 1972 Act permits the establishment of assessment districts by agencies for the purpose of providing certain public improvements which include the construction, maintenance and servicing of public lights, landscaping, and appurtenant facilities. The 1972 Act further requires that the cost of these improvements be levied according to benefit rather than assessed value:
“The net amount to be assessed upon lands within an assessment district may be apportioned by any formula or method which fairly distributes the net amount among all assessable lots or parcels in proportion to the estimated benefits to be received by each such lot or parcel from the improvements.” The formula used for calculating assessments in the District therefore reflects the composition of the parcels, and the improvements and services provided, to fairly apportion the costs based on estimated benefit to each parcel.
In addition, the 1972 Act permits the designation of zones of benefit within any individual assessment district if “by reasons or variations in the nature, location, and extent of the improvements, the various areas will receive different degrees of benefit from the improvement.” Thus, the 1972 Act requires the levy of a true “assessment” rather than a “special tax”.
Discussion of Benefit
Each of the improvements have been carefully reviewed by the City and the corresponding assessments have been proportionately spread to each parcel based on the special benefits conferred to property from the improvements as determined at the time the District was established. The District consists of all Assessor Parcels within the boundaries of the District. The method of apportioning costs and assessing properties is based upon the proportional special benefits to be conferred by the improvements and services to the properties within the boundaries of the District. The apportioning of special benefit is a two-step process: the first step is to identify the types of special benefits arising from the improvements and services, and the second step is to allocate the costs and assign assessments to property based on the estimates of the special benefit being conferred to each property.
CITY OF NEWARK PART D
LANDSCAPING AND LIGHTING DISTRICT NO. 15 METHOD OF APPORTIONMENT 13 In summary, the assessments can only be levied based on the special benefit to property conferred from the installation, maintenance, and servicing of the improvements funded by the District. These special benefits are not dependent on any one property owner's use of the District's improvements or their specific demographic status. The basis for these special benefits comes from statutes approved by the California Legislature and other studies that describe the types of benefits received by property from such improvements.
The identified special benefits conferred to property from the improvements can be summarized as follows:
• Improved aesthetics:
o Well-maintained and attractive landscaping enhances the overall appearance and desirability of the area, making it visually appealing to property owners and visitors.
• Increased property values:
o Attractive and well-maintained landscaping can increase the desirability of nearby properties, potentially leading to higher property values. • Safety:
o Landscaping helps calm traffic and reduce speeds, creating a safer environment for people traveling to and from properties within the District. It also acts as a physical buffer between roadways and properties within the District.
• Noise reduction:
o Trees and plants help absorb traffic noise and create a buffer between the road and nearby properties, reducing noise levels and creating a more peaceful environment.
• Reduced pollution:
o Trees and plants aid in filtering pollutants from the air, improving air quality and creating a healthier environment for properties in proximity to the landscape.
These benefits, when applied to property in the District, specifically increase the utility of the property within the District. For example, the assessments provide funding to maintain the landscaping that improves safety and provides visual and environmental benefits to the properties within the District. Such improved and well-maintained public facilities enhance the overall usability, quality, desirability, and safety of the properties.
CITY OF NEWARK PART D
LANDSCAPING AND LIGHTING DISTRICT NO. 15 METHOD OF APPORTIONMENT 14 Method of Assessment
This process of apportioning assessments to each property involves determining the relative special benefit received by each property from the improvements and services.
Therefore, the City and Engineer at the time of formation determined that each parcel within the boundaries of the District receives a similar benefit from the improvements.
Therefore, the most appropriate method of apportioning costs was determined to be spreading all District costs equally to each parcel in the District. This methodology is commonly used to distribute assessments in proportion to estimated special benefit and is generally recognized as providing the basis for a fair and appropriate distribution of assessments.
In Fiscal Year 2026-27, the City proposes to collect the maximum assessment revenue from the assessable parcels located in the District, which amounts to $174.00 per parcel to be levied. A listing of each assessable parcel and their proposed Fiscal Year 2026-27 assessment is on the Assessment Roll in Part E of this Report.
Exempted from the assessment would be the areas of public streets, public avenues, public lanes, public roads, public drives, public courts, public alleys, public easements and rights-of-ways, public greenbelts, and public parkways (all of which are typically not assigned an Assessor’s Parcel Number (APN) by the County). Also exempted from the assessment would be public agency owned property, utility rights-of-ways, common areas (such as in condominium complexes or those that are owned by a Homeowner’s or Property Owner’s Association), and any other property that is deemed to be unable to develop by the City. These types of parcels do not benefit from the improvements.
Appeals and Interpretations
Any property owner who feels that the assessment levied on the subject property is in error because of incorrect information being used to apply the foregoing method of assessment, may file a written appeal with City Engineer or his or her designee. Any such appeal is limited to correction of an assessment during the then current or, if before July 1, the upcoming fiscal year. Upon the filing of any such appeal, the City Engineer or his or her designee will promptly review the appeal and any information provided by the property owner. If the City Engineer or his or her designee finds that the assessment should be modified, the appropriate changes shall be made to the assessment roll. If any such changes are approved after the assessment roll has been filed with the County for collection, the City Engineer or his or her designee is authorized to refund to the property owner the amount of any approved reduction. Any property owner who disagrees with the decision of the City Engineer or her or his designee may refer their appeal to the City Council and the decision of the City Council shall be final.
CITY OF NEWARK PART E
LANDSCAPING AND LIGHTING DISTRICT NO. 15 ASSESSMENT ROLL 15 PART E
ASSESSMENT ROLL
A list of names and addresses of the owners of all parcels, and the description of each parcel within the District is shown on the last equalized Secured Property Tax Roll of the Alameda County Assessor, which by reference is hereby made a part of this Report.
This list is keyed to the Assessor’s Parcel Numbers as shown on the Assessment Roll, which includes the proposed amount of assessments for Fiscal Year 2026-27 apportioned to each parcel. The Assessment Roll is on file in the Public Works Department of the City and is included in this Report beginning on the next page.
The total proposed assessment for Fiscal Year 2026-27 is $5,046.00.
CITY OF NEWARK
LANDSCAPING & LIGHTING DISTRICT No. 15
ASSESSMENT ROLL
FISCAL YEAR 2026-27
Assessor's
Parcel
Number
Assessment
Amount
092A-2376-031-00 $174.00
092A-2376-032-00 $174.00
092A-2376-033-00 $174.00
092A-2376-034-00 $174.00
092A-2376-035-00 $174.00
092A-2376-036-00 $174.00
092A-2376-037-00 $174.00
092A-2376-038-00 $174.00
092A-2376-039-00 $174.00
092A-2376-040-00 $174.00
092A-2376-041-00 $174.00
092A-2376-042-00 $174.00
092A-2376-043-00 $174.00
092A-2376-044-00 $174.00
092A-2376-045-00 $174.00
092A-2376-046-00 $174.00
092A-2376-047-00 $174.00
092A-2376-048-00 $174.00
092A-2376-049-00 $174.00
092A-2376-050-00 $174.00
092A-2376-051-00 $174.00
092A-2376-052-00 $174.00
092A-2376-053-00 $174.00
092A-2376-054-00 $174.00
092A-2376-055-00 $174.00
092A-2376-056-00 $174.00
092A-2376-057-00 $174.00
092A-2376-058-00 $174.00
092A-2376-059-00 $174.00
Total Parcels: 29
Total Assessment: $5,046.00
PART E - 1 04/24/26
CITY OF NEWARK
LANDSCAPING AND LIGHTING DISTRICT NO. 15 APPENDIX A
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APPENDIX A
IMPROVEMENT DIAGRAM
ROSA WY
ROBERTSON AV
SMITH AV
ARBUTUS CT
GERANIUM CT
BIRCH ST
DAHLIA DR
ROCKSPRAY ST
STARFLOWER ST
GERANIUM ST
CEDAR BL
COLUMBINE PL
IRIS CT
ARALIA DR
GOLDENROD DR
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Landscaping and Lighting District No. 16
Fiscal Year 2026-27
Engineer’s Report
July 9, 2026
CITY OF NEWARK FISCAL YEAR 2026-27
LANDSCAPING AND LIGHTING DISTRICT NO. 16 TABLE OF CONTENTS i
Table of Contents
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Certificate......................................................................................... ii Section I - Introduction.....................................................................1 Section II – Engineer’s Report .........................................................2 Part A – Plans and Specifications .........................................4 Part B – Estimate of Cost......................................................7 Part C – Assessment District Diagram ..................................9 Part D – Method of Apportionment of Assessments............11 Part E - Assessment Roll ....................................................17 Appendix A – Improvement Diagram ........................................... A-1 CITY OF NEWARK FISCAL YEAR 2026-27
LANDSCAPING AND LIGHTING DISTRICT NO. 16 CERTIFICATE
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ENGINEER'S REPORT
CITY OF NEWARK
LANDSCAPING AND LIGHTING DISTRICT NO. 16
FISCAL YEAR 2026-27
The undersigned, acting on behalf of Francisco & Associates respectfully submits the enclosed Engineer's Report as directed by the Newark City Council pursuant to the provisions of Article XIIID, Section 4 of the California Constitution, and the Landscape and Lighting Act of 1972 being Section 22500 et al of the California Streets and Highways Code (the “1972 Act”). The undersigned certifies that he is a Professional Engineer, registered in the State of California.
Dated: June 15, 2026 By:
Eduardo Espinoza, P.E.
RCE # 83709
CITY OF NEWARK SECTION I
LANDSCAPING AND LIGHTING DISTRICT NO. 16 INTRODUCTION
1 SECTION I
INTRODUCTION
The City of Newark (“City”) levies and collects special assessments on parcels within the City of Newark Landscaping and Lighting District No. 16 (“District”) to maintain public improvements. The District was formed in May of 1999 to provide a dedicated source of funding for the ongoing maintenance of landscaping and park improvements benefiting parcels within the boundaries of the District.
The assessments and method of apportionment described in this Report utilize commonly accepted assessment engineering practices and have been calculated and proportionately spread to each parcel based on the special benefits received as approved by the City Council at the time the District was formed.
The District generally consists of those properties within the development east of Kiote Drive, along Rinconada Court, Crystal Springs Court, Tanforan Court, and Silverado Place. A reduced copy of the Assessment Diagram showing the exterior boundaries of the District is provided in Part C of this Report.
Impacts of Proposition 218
On November 5, 1996 California voters approved Proposition 218 entitled "Right to Vote on Taxes Act" which added Articles XIIIC and XIIID to the California Constitution. While its title refers only to taxes, Proposition 218 established new procedural requirements for the formation and administration of assessment districts.
These new procedures stipulate that even if assessments are initially exempt from Proposition 218, future increases in assessments must comply with the provisions of Proposition 218. However, if the increase in assessments were anticipated in the assessment formula (e.g., CPI increase or assessment cap) then the assessment would comply with the intent and provisions of Proposition 218.
Current Annual Administration
As required by the 1972 Act, the Engineer's Report includes: (1) a description of the improvements to be operated, maintained, and serviced by the District, (2) a cost estimate for the District, and (3) a listing of the proposed Fiscal Year 2026-27 assessments to be levied upon each assessable lot or parcel within the District.
The City will hold a Public Hearing on July 9, 2026, regarding this District which will provide an opportunity for any interested person to be heard. At the conclusion of the Public Hearing, the City Council may adopt a resolution confirming the assessment rates as originally proposed or as modified. Payment of annual assessments for each parcel will be made in the same manner and at the same time as payments are made for their annual property taxes.
All funds collected through the assessments must be placed in a special fund and can only be used for the purposes stated within this Report.
CITY OF NEWARK SECTION II
LANDSCAPING AND LIGHTING DISTRICT NO. 16 ENGINEER’S REPORT 2 SECTION II
ENGINEER'S REPORT PREPARED FOR THE CITY OF NEWARK
LANDSCAPING AND LIGHTING DISTRICT NO. 16
FISCAL YEAR 2026-27
Pursuant to the Landscaping and Lighting Act of 1972 (Part 2 of Division 15 of the Streets and Highways Code of the State of California), and in accordance with the Resolution of Initiation, being Resolution No. 11,831, which directs the preparation and filing of the Engineer’s Report, adopted by the City Council of the City of Newark, on March 26, 2026, the following Report was prepared consisting of Section I (Introduction), and this, Section II, which consists of five (5) parts as follows:
PART A: PLANS AND SPECIFICATIONS
This part describes the improvements maintained by the District. Plans and specifications for the improvements are on file in the Office of the Director of Public Works of the City of Newark and are incorporated herein by reference.
PART B: ESTIMATE OF COST
This part contains an estimate of the cost of the proposed improvements to be maintained for Fiscal Year 2026-27, including incidental costs and expenses in connection therewith.
The estimate is attached hereto and is on file in the Office of the Director of Public Works of the City of Newark.
PART C: ASSESSMENT DISTRICT DIAGRAM
This part incorporates a Diagram of the District showing the exterior boundaries of the District, the boundaries of any zones within the District and the lines and dimensions of each lot or parcel of land within the District. This Diagram has been prepared by the Engineer of Work and is on file in the Office of the Director of Public Works of the City of Newark.
The lines and dimensions of each lot or parcel within the District are those lines and dimensions shown on the maps of the Alameda County Assessor for the year when this Report was prepared. The Assessor’s maps and records are incorporated by reference herein and made a part of this Report.
CITY OF NEWARK SECTION II
LANDSCAPING AND LIGHTING DISTRICT NO. 16 ENGINEER’S REPORT 3 PART D: METHOD OF APPORTIONMENT OF ASSESSMENTS
This part describes the method of apportionment of assessments, based upon each parcel’s classification within the District in proportion to the estimated special benefits to be received.
PART E: ASSESSMENT ROLL
This part contains an assessment of the estimated cost of the improvements apportioned to each benefited parcel of land within the District. The Assessment Roll is filed in the Office of the City Clerk of the City of Newark and is incorporated in this Report. The list is keyed to the records of the Alameda County Assessor, which are incorporated herein by reference.
CITY OF NEWARK PART A
LANDSCAPING AND LIGHTING DISTRICT NO. 16 PLANS AND SPECIFICATIONS 4 PART A
PLANS AND SPECIFICATIONS
IMPROVEMENTS AND SERVICES PURSUANT TO THE 1972 ACT
The improvements and services authorized by the provisions of the Landscape and Lighting Act of 1972, being Part 2 of Division 15 of the Streets and Highways Code, commencing with Section 22500 (hereafter referred to as the “1972 Act”), that may be applicable to this District and associated assessments may include one or more of the following definitions:
• “Improvement” means one or any combination of the following:
o The installation or planting of landscaping.
o The installation or construction of statuary, fountains, and other ornamental structures and facilities.
o The installation or construction of public lighting facilities, including, but not limited to, traffic signals.
o The installation or construction of any facilities which are appurtenant to any of the forgoing, or which are necessary or convenient for the maintenance or servicing thereof, including, but not limited to, grading, clearing, removal of debris, the installation or construction of curbs, gutters, walls, sidewalks, or paving, or water, irrigation, drainage, or electrical facilities. o The installation of park or recreational improvements, including, but not limited to all the following:
Land preparation, such as grading, leveling, cutting and filling, sod, landscaping, irrigation systems, sidewalks, and drainage. Lights, playground equipment, play courts, and public restrooms. o The maintenance or servicing, or both, of any of the forgoing, and of any improvements authorized below.
o The acquisition of land for park, recreational, or open space purposes. o The acquisition of any existing improvement otherwise authorized herein. o The acquisition or construction of any community center, municipal auditorium or hall, or similar public facility for the indoor presentation of performances, shows, stage productions, fairs, conventions, exhibitions, pageants, meetings, parties, or other group events, activities, or functions, whether those events, activities, or functions are public or private.
CITY OF NEWARK PART A
LANDSCAPING AND LIGHTING DISTRICT NO. 16 PLANS AND SPECIFICATIONS 5 • “Incidental expenses” include all the following:
o The costs of preparation of the report, including plans, specifications, estimates, diagram, and assessment.
o The costs of printing, advertising, and giving of published, posted, and mailed notices.
o Compensation payable to the county for collection of assessments. o Compensation of any engineer or attorney employed to render services in proceedings pursuant to this part.
o Any other expenses incidental to the construction, installation, or maintenance and servicing of improvements.
o Any expenses incidental to the construction, installation, or maintenance and servicing of the improvements.
o Any expenses incidental to the issuance of bonds or notes. o Costs associated with any elections held for the approval of a new or increased assessment.
• “Landscaping” means trees, shrubs, grass, or other ornamental vegetation. • “Maintain” or “maintenance” means the furnishing of services and materials for the ordinary and usual maintenance, operation, and services of any improvement, including:
o Repair, removal or replacement of all or any part of any improvement. o Providing for the life, growth, health, and beauty of landscaping, including cultivation, irrigation, trimming, spraying, fertilizing, or treating for disease or injury.
o The removal of trimmings, rubbish, debris, and other solid waste. o The cleaning, sandblasting, and painting of walls and other improvements to remove or cover graffiti.
• “Public lighting facilities” means all works or improvements used or useful for the lighting of any public places, including ornamental standards, luminaries, poles, supports, tunnels, manholes, vaults, conduits, pipes, wires, conductors, guys, stubs, platforms, braces, transformers, insulators, contacts, switches, capacitors, meters, communication circuits, appliances, attachments, and appurtenances. • “Service” or “servicing” means the furnishing of:
o Electric current or energy, gas, or other illuminating agent for any public lighting facilities or for the lighting or operation of any other improvements. o Water for the irrigation of any landscaping, the operation of any fountains, or the maintenance of any other improvements.
CITY OF NEWARK PART A
LANDSCAPING AND LIGHTING DISTRICT NO. 16 PLANS AND SPECIFICATIONS 6 DESCRIPTION OF DISTRICT IMPROVEMENTS
The improvements, which have been constructed within the City, and those which may be subsequently constructed, operated, maintained, and serviced with District assessments are generally described as follows:
• The Landscape Improvements include, but are not limited to landscaping, planting, turf, trees, irrigation systems, and fixtures in public street and sidewalk rights-of-way, including parkways and other easements dedicated to the City within, and adjacent to, the District.
• The Park Improvements include but are not limited to landscaping, planting, shrubbery, trees, irrigation systems, hardscapes and fixtures, trails, and open space areas.
A more detailed description of the facilities which either have or will be constructed, operated, maintained, and serviced are generally described as follows.
The maintenance of landscaping and the landscape irrigation system within the public right-of-way and adjacent easement along the street frontage of Kiote Drive in Tract 6671 and the landscaping, irrigation system, and recreation facilities related to the mini park common area shown as Parcel A on the Tract Map.
Improvement diagrams have been prepared identifying all improvements and areas that are to be maintained by the District and are included as Appendix A of this Report. The plans and specifications for the improvements described above are on file with the City’s Public Works Department.
CITY OF NEWARK PART B
LANDSCAPING AND LIGHTING DISTRICT NO. 16 ESTIMATE OF COSTS 7 PART B
ESTIMATE OF COSTS
The 1972 Act requires that a special fund be set up for the collection of revenues and expenditures of the District. The Act provides that the total cost of construction, operation, and maintenance and servicing of the public improvements specified in Part A of this Report can be recovered by the District. Incidental expenses including administration of the District, engineering fees, legal fees and all other costs associated with the construction, operation and maintenance and servicing of the District can also be included.
Funds raised from the assessments shall be used only for the expenditures represented above. A contribution to the District by the City may be made to reduce assessments as the City deems appropriate. Any balance remaining on July 1 at the end of the fiscal year must be carried over to the next fiscal year unless the funds are being accumulated for future capital replacement projects or operating reserves.
The following table provides a summary of the estimated District revenues and cost estimates for Fiscal Year 2026-27.
Projected Revenues
Assessment Revenue $19,903
Non-Assessment Revenues1 $1,458
Total Projected Revenues $21,360
Projected Expenses
Contract Services $3,616
Utilities $10,000
Administration and Incidentals $11,153
County Collection Fees $338
Unforeseen Maintenance and Repairs2 $1,255
Total Projected Expenses $26,362
Projected Fund Balance
Beginning Fund Balance - July 1, 2026 $62,044
Reserve Fund Collection Increase/(Decrease) ($5,002)
Ending Fund Balance - June 30, 2027 $57,042
Recommended Operating Reserves $12,553
Available Operating Reserves $12,553
Available Capital Reserves $44,489 1
Non-Assessment Revenues include interest earnings estimated at 1.5% of Projected Beginning Fund Balance and the City contribution in the amount of $527 for General Benefits conferred to the public at large. 2 Unforeseen Maintenance and Repairs are assumed to be 5% of the Projected Expenses.
Landscaping and Lighting District No. 16
Fiscal Year 2026-27 Cost Estimate
CITY OF NEWARK PART B
LANDSCAPING AND LIGHTING DISTRICT NO. 16 ESTIMATE OF COSTS 8 The purpose of the various reserves is to ensure the District will have funds available for cashflow purposes and to repair or reconstruct the improvements that are the responsibility of the District.
The Recommended Operating Reserve target is fifty percent (50%) of the projected expenditures. Maintaining a fully funded Operating Reserve eliminates the need for the City to transfer funds from non-District accounts to pay for operational expenses during the first half of the fiscal year and provides the District with sufficient funds to address any unforeseen or unusual expenditures that may occur during the year.
The purpose of collecting and holding funds in a Capital Reserve is so that when improvements need to be replaced or expenditures are greater than can be conveniently raised from a single year’s assessment, funds are available so that the District can respond and address the need promptly.
CITY OF NEWARK PART C
LANDSCAPING AND LIGHTING DISTRICT NO. 16 ASSESSMENT DIAGRAM 9 PART C
ASSESSMENT DISTRICT DIAGRAM
The boundaries of the District are shown herein. The Diagram is on file in the Public Works Department of the City and shown on the following page of this Engineer's Report. The lines and dimensions of each parcel within the District are those lines and dimensions shown on the maps of the Alameda County Assessor for the year in which this Report was prepared and are incorporated by reference herein and made part of this Report.
A reduced copy of the Assessment Diagram is shown on the following page.
KIOTE
DR
SPRUCE ST
JARVIS AV
MERION DR
GATEWAY BL
INVERNESS DR
THO
RNTON AV
TANFORAN CT
SILVERADO PL
RINCONADA CT
CRYSTAL SPRINGS CT
ASSESSMENT DIAGRAM
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LLD No. 16 Boundary
Parcels
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(PUITE HOMES/TRACT 6671)
LANDSCAPING AND LIGHTING DISTRICT NO. 16
CITY OF NEWARK PART D
LANDSCAPING AND LIGHTING DISTRICT NO. 16 METHOD OF APPORTIONMENT 11 PART D
METHOD OF APPORTIONMENT OF ASSESSMENTS
This section explains the benefits to be derived from the improvements and the methodology used to apportion the total costs of the improvements to properties within the District.
The method used for apportioning the assessment is based upon the relative special benefits to be derived by the properties in the District and any established benefit zones.
The assessment is apportioned to each parcel in proportion to the relative cost of the special benefits from the improvements.
General
The 1972 Act permits the establishment of assessment districts by agencies for the purpose of providing certain public improvements which include the construction, maintenance and servicing of streetlights, landscaping, parks, trails, open space, and appurtenant facilities. The 1972 Act further requires that the cost of these improvements be levied according to benefit rather than assessed value:
“The net amount to be assessed upon lands within an assessment district may be apportioned by any formula or method which fairly distributes the net amount among all assessable lots or parcels in proportion to the estimated benefits to be received by each such lot or parcel from the improvements.” The formula used for calculating assessments in the District therefore needs to reflect the composition of the parcels, and the improvements and services provided, to fairly apportion the costs based on estimated benefit to each parcel.
In addition, Article XIIID, of the California Constitution limits the amount of any assessment to the proportional “special benefit” conferred on the property. Article XIIID provides that only special benefits are assessable, and the City must separate the general benefits from the special benefits conferred on a parcel. There is no widely accepted or statutory formula for determining general and special benefit. However, the constitution states that a special benefit is different from a general benefit in that it is “particular and distinct” and “over and above” general benefits received by other properties.
The 1972 Act permits the designation of zones of benefit within any individual assessment district if “by reasons or variations in the nature, location, and extent of the improvements, the various areas will receive different degrees of benefit from the improvement.” Thus, the 1972 Act requires the levy of a true “assessment” rather than a “special tax”.
CITY OF NEWARK PART D
LANDSCAPING AND LIGHTING DISTRICT NO. 16 METHOD OF APPORTIONMENT 12 Article XIIID provides that publicly owned properties must be assessed unless there is clear and convincing evidence that those properties receive no special benefit from the assessment. Exempted from the assessment would be the areas of public streets, public avenues, public lanes, public roads, public drives, public courts, public alleys, public easements and rights-of-ways, public greenbelts and public parkways, utility easements, and that portion of public property that is not developed and used for business purposes similar to private residential, commercial, industrial, and institutional activities.
The amount to be assessed may be apportioned by any formula or method which fairly distributes the amount among all assessable lots or parcels. In order for the City to separate out the general and special benefits for each improvement type, an analysis of each improvement was conducted. The analysis reviewed the purpose and users of each improvement, and then identified the properties that benefit from the improvement, and then allocated the costs to maintain, service, and replace each improvement type to each identified property.
Because general benefits are not assessable, any costs associated with general benefits are to be paid for by the City. Only the costs associated with the special benefits conferred on property within District from the authorized improvements are assessable, and therefore assessed herein. A summary of the benefits conferred by the improvements is described below.
Discussion of Benefit
Each of the improvements have been carefully reviewed by the City and the corresponding assessments have been proportionately spread to each parcel based on the special benefits conferred to property from the improvements as determined at the time the District was formed.
The District consists of all Assessor Parcels within the boundaries of the District. The method of apportioning costs and assessing properties is based upon the proportional special benefits to be conferred by the improvements and services within the boundaries of the District. The apportioning of special benefit is a two-step process: the first step is to identify the types of special benefits arising from the improvements and services, and the second step is to allocate the costs and assign assessments to property based on the estimates of the special benefit being conferred to each property.
In determining the proportionate special benefit derived by each identified parcel, the proximity of the parcel to the public improvements detailed in Part A above, and the capital, maintenance, and operating costs of said public improvements, was considered and analyzed. Due to the close proximity of the parcels to the improvements detailed in Part A above, it has been demonstrated and determined that the parcels are uniquely benefited by, and receive a direct advantage from, and are conferred a particular and distinct special benefit over and above general benefits by said public improvements in a way that is particular and distinct from its effect on other parcels, and that real property in general and the public at large do not share.
CITY OF NEWARK PART D
LANDSCAPING AND LIGHTING DISTRICT NO. 16 METHOD OF APPORTIONMENT 13 In summary, the assessments can only be levied based on the special benefit to property conferred from the installation, maintenance, and servicing of the improvements funded by the District. These special benefits are not dependent on any one property owner's use of the improvements or their specific demographic status. The basis for these special benefits comes from statutes approved by the California Legislature and other studies that describe the types of benefits received by property from such improvements. The identified special benefits conferred to property from the improvements are summarized as follows.
Special Benefit from Landscape Maintenance
All parcels within the District receive special benefit from Landscape Maintenance. Trees, landscaping, hardscapes, ornamental structures, and appurtenant facilities, if well maintained, confer a particular and distinct special benefit upon real property within the District by providing beautification, shade and positive enhancement of the community character, attractiveness, and desirability of the surroundings. The landscape surrounding the development also acts as a buffer between nearby properties and the roadways improving the overall safety of properties within the development. In addition, the trees and plantings adjacent to the development help absorb noise and create a buffer between the road and nearby properties, reducing noise levels and creating a more peaceful environment. In addition, all the aforementioned contribute to a specific increase in property desirability and a specific enhancement of the property value of each parcel within the District.
In Parkways and Land Values, written by John Nolan and Henry V. Hubbard in 1937, it is stated:
" ... there is no lack of opinion, based on general principles and experience and common sense, that parkways do in fact add value to property, even though the amount cannot be determined exactly .... Indeed, in most cases where public money has been spent on parkways the assumption has been made that the proposed parkway will show a provable financial profit to the City. It has been believed that the establishment of parkways causes a rise in real estate values throughout the City, or in parts of the City, ... " It should be noted that the definition of "parkways" above may include the roadway as well as the landscaping alongside the roadway.
Special Benefit from Park Maintenance
All parcels within District receive special benefit from Park Maintenance. The overall quality of life and desirability of an area is enhanced, when public parks and recreational facilities are in place, improved, operable, safe, clean, and properly maintained.
Conversely, property desirability decreases when park and recreational facilities are unsafe or destroyed by the elements or vandalism.
CITY OF NEWARK PART D
LANDSCAPING AND LIGHTING DISTRICT NO. 16 METHOD OF APPORTIONMENT 14 Property desirability in an area also increases when there is an increase in the number of parks, recreation centers and sports facilities. These park and recreational facilities enable property owners to participate in sporting events, leisure activities, picnics, organized social events, and other miscellaneous activities.
Studies in several communities, including counties and cities throughout the United States, have indicated that recreation areas and facilities, if well maintained and wisely administered, have caused a marked increase in the property values of parcels in the community. Consequently, such recreation and park facilities have proved a potent factor in maintaining a sound economic condition and a high standard of livability in the community. These studies confirm the opinion, long held by planning authorities, as to the economic value of parks and recreational facilities in a community. “The recreation value is realized as a rise in the value of land and other property in or near the recreation area, and is of both private interest to the landowner and others, holding an economic stake in the area, and of public interest to the taxpayers, who have a stake ...." (National Recreation and Park Association, June 1985)
“Recreation and park amenities are central components in establishing the quality of life in a community. ... [Businesses’] main resource is their employees for whom quality of life is an important issue… The availability and attractiveness of local parks and programs influences some companies’ relocation decisions. ... the presence of a park encourages real estate development around it.... ". (California Parks & Recreation, Winter 1997) The benefit of parks and other recreational facilities to residential and commercial/industrial properties has been summarized by several studies. The United States Department of the Interior, National Park Service, in a publication from June 1984, concluded that:
• Parks and recreation stimulate business and generate tax revenues • Parks and recreation help conserve land, energy, and resources • An investment in parks and recreation helps reduce pollution and noise, makes communities more livable, and increases property values • Public recreation benefits all residents and employers by providing continuing opportunities to maintain a level of fitness throughout one's working life, and through helping individuals cope with the stress of a fast-paced and demanding life Proper maintenance and operation of the mini park within the District benefits those properties within the development by providing environmental quality and recreational enhancement.
CITY OF NEWARK PART D
LANDSCAPING AND LIGHTING DISTRICT NO. 16 METHOD OF APPORTIONMENT 15 General Benefit
Since the in-tract streets within the development are designed to have minimal flow through traffic and the mini park within the District was designed for use by the properties within the District, there are few reasons for the public to visit the mini park or vehicles to access the in-tract streets unless their destination is to or from a single-family residential parcel within the development. However, it is reasonable to conclude that members of the public may use the mini park and vehicular traffic may on a rare occasion utilize the in-tract streets due to the need to turn around or a mistaken turn into the development. These rare circumstances where a pedestrian uses the mini park or a vehicle mistakenly uses the intract streets, have been determined to be a rare and infrequent circumstance. Even though these are rare and infrequent circumstances, they must be accounted for and cannot be assessed to the properties within the Districts. Therefore, based on low likelihood of the general public visiting the mini park and minimal if any flow-through traffic, it is conservatively estimated that approximately 98% of the annual trips to the mini park or along local in-tract roadways within the development would be a special and direct benefit to the parcels within the District and 2% of the annual trips to the mini park or along local in-tract roadways within the development would be a general benefit.
The share of costs attributable to the general benefits associated with the District improvements cannot be assessed to properties within the District, but are required to be paid by some other source, such as the City’s General Fund.
Method of Assessment
This process of apportioning assessments to each property involves determining the relative special benefit received by each property from the improvements and services.
Therefore, the City and Engineer at the time of formation determined that each parcel within the boundaries of the District receives a similar benefit from the improvements.
Therefore, the most appropriate method of apportioning costs was determined to be spreading all District costs equally to each parcel in the District. This methodology is commonly used to distribute assessments in proportion to estimated special benefit and is generally recognized as providing the basis for a fair and appropriate distribution of assessments.
In Fiscal Year 2026-27, the City proposes to generate the maximum assessment revenue from the assessable parcels located in the District, which amounts to $209.50 per parcel to be levied. A listing of each assessable parcel and their proposed Fiscal Year 2026-27 assessment is on the Assessment Roll in Part E of this Report.
Exempted from the assessment would be the areas of public streets, public avenues, public lanes, public roads, public drives, public courts, public alleys, public easements and rights-of-ways, public greenbelts, and public parkways (all of which are typically not assigned an Assessor’s Parcel Number (APN) by the County). Also exempted from the assessment would be public agency owned property, utility rights-of-ways, common areas (such as in condominium complexes or those that are owned by a Homeowner’s or Property Owner’s Association), and any other property that is deemed to be unable to develop by the City. These types of parcels do not benefit from the improvements.
CITY OF NEWARK PART D
LANDSCAPING AND LIGHTING DISTRICT NO. 16 METHOD OF APPORTIONMENT 16 Appeals and Interpretations
Any property owner who feels that the assessment levied on the subject property is in error because of incorrect information being used to apply the foregoing method of assessment, may file a written appeal with City Engineer or his or her designee. Any such appeal is limited to correction of an assessment during the then current or, if before July 1, the upcoming fiscal year. Upon the filing of any such appeal, the City Engineer or his or her designee will promptly review the appeal and any information provided by the property owner. If the City Engineer or his or her designee finds that the assessment should be modified, the appropriate changes shall be made to the assessment roll. If any such changes are approved after the assessment roll has been filed with the County for collection, the City Engineer or his or her designee is authorized to refund to the property owner the amount of any approved reduction. Any property owner who disagrees with the decision of the City Engineer or her or his designee may refer their appeal to the City Council and the decision of the City Council shall be final.
CITY OF NEWARK PART E
LANDSCAPING AND LIGHTING DISTRICT NO. 16 ASSESSMENT ROLL 17 PART E
ASSESSMENT ROLL
A list of names and addresses of the owners of all parcels, and the description of each parcel within the District is shown on the last equalized Secured Property Tax Roll of the Alameda County Assessor, which by reference is hereby made a part of this Report.
This list is keyed to the Assessor’s Parcel Numbers as shown on the Assessment Roll, which includes the proposed amount of assessments for Fiscal Year 2026-27 apportioned to each parcel. The Assessment Roll is on file in the Public Works Department of the City and is included in this Report beginning on the next page.
The total proposed assessment for Fiscal Year 2026-27 is $19,902.50.
CITY OF NEWARK
LANDSCAPING & LIGHTING DISTRICT No. 16
ASSESSMENT ROLL
FISCAL YEAR 2026-27
Assessor's
Parcel
Number
Assessment
Amount
092A-2597-001-00 $209.50
092A-2597-002-00 $209.50
092A-2597-003-00 $209.50
092A-2597-004-00 $209.50
092A-2597-005-00 $209.50
092A-2597-006-00 $209.50
092A-2597-007-00 $209.50
092A-2597-008-00 $209.50
092A-2597-009-00 $209.50
092A-2597-010-00 $209.50
092A-2597-011-00 $209.50
092A-2597-012-00 $209.50
092A-2597-013-00 $209.50
092A-2597-014-00 $209.50
092A-2597-015-00 $209.50
092A-2597-016-00 $209.50
092A-2597-017-00 $209.50
092A-2597-018-00 $209.50
092A-2597-019-00 $209.50
092A-2597-020-00 $209.50
092A-2597-021-00 $209.50
092A-2597-022-00 $209.50
092A-2597-023-00 $209.50
092A-2597-024-00 $209.50
092A-2597-025-00 $209.50
092A-2597-026-00 $209.50
092A-2597-027-00 $209.50
092A-2597-028-00 $209.50
092A-2597-029-00 $209.50
092A-2597-030-00 $209.50
092A-2597-031-00 $209.50
092A-2597-032-00 $209.50
092A-2597-033-00 $209.50
092A-2597-034-00 $209.50
092A-2597-035-00 $209.50
092A-2597-036-00 $209.50
092A-2597-037-00 $209.50
092A-2597-038-00 $209.50
092A-2597-039-00 $209.50
092A-2597-040-00 $209.50
092A-2597-041-00 $209.50
092A-2597-042-00 $209.50
092A-2597-043-00 $209.50
092A-2597-044-00 $209.50
092A-2597-045-00 $209.50
092A-2597-046-00 $209.50
092A-2597-047-00 $209.50
092A-2597-048-00 $209.50
092A-2597-049-00 $209.50
092A-2597-050-00 $209.50
092A-2597-051-00 $209.50
092A-2597-052-00 $209.50
Assessor's
Parcel
Number
Assessment
Amount
092A-2597-053-00 $209.50
092A-2597-054-00 $209.50
092A-2597-055-00 $209.50
092A-2597-056-00 $209.50
092A-2597-057-00 $209.50
092A-2597-058-00 $209.50
092A-2597-059-00 $209.50
092A-2597-060-00 $209.50
092A-2597-061-00 $209.50
092A-2597-062-00 $209.50
092A-2597-063-00 $209.50
092A-2597-064-00 $209.50
092A-2597-065-00 $209.50
092A-2597-066-00 $209.50
092A-2597-067-00 $209.50
092A-2597-068-00 $209.50
092A-2597-069-00 $209.50
092A-2597-070-00 $209.50
092A-2597-071-00 $209.50
092A-2597-072-00 $209.50
092A-2597-073-00 $209.50
092A-2597-074-00 $209.50
092A-2597-075-00 $209.50
092A-2597-076-00 $209.50
092A-2597-077-00 $209.50
092A-2597-078-00 $209.50
092A-2597-079-00 $209.50
092A-2597-080-00 $209.50
092A-2597-081-00 $209.50
092A-2597-082-00 $209.50
092A-2597-083-00 $209.50
092A-2597-084-00 $209.50
092A-2597-085-00 $209.50
092A-2597-086-00 $209.50
092A-2597-087-00 $209.50
092A-2597-088-00 $209.50
092A-2597-089-00 $209.50
092A-2597-090-00 $209.50
092A-2597-091-00 $209.50
092A-2597-092-00 $209.50
092A-2597-093-00 $209.50
092A-2597-094-00 $209.50
092A-2597-095-00 $209.50
Total Parcels: 95
Total Assessment: $19,902.50
PART E - 1 04/24/26
CITY OF NEWARK
LANDSCAPING AND LIGHTING DISTRICT NO. 16 APPENDIX A
A-1
APPENDIX A
IMPROVEMENT DIAGRAM
CRYSTAL SPRINGS DR
WENTWORTH
PL
JARVIS AV
RINCONADA CT
CRY S TAL SPRINGS CT
SPRUCE ST
TANFORAN CT
SILVERADO PL
GATEWAY BL
KIOTE DR
JARVIS AV
INVERNESS DR
THORNTON
AV
MERION DR
Landscaping and Lighting District No. 16
Improvement Diagram
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300
US Feet
Landscaping and Lighting District No. 17
Fiscal Year 2026-27
Engineer’s Report
July 9, 2026
CITY OF NEWARK FISCAL YEAR 2026-27
LANDSCAPING AND LIGHTING DISTRICT NO. 17 TABLE OF CONTENTS i
Table of Contents
Page No.
Certificate......................................................................................... ii Section I - Introduction.....................................................................1 Section II – Engineer’s Report .........................................................3 Part A – Plans and Specifications .........................................4 Part B – Estimate of Cost......................................................7 Part C – Assessment District Diagram ..................................9 Part D – Method of Apportionment of Assessments............11 Part E - Assessment Roll ....................................................16 Appendix A – Improvement Diagram ........................................... A-1 CITY OF NEWARK FISCAL YEAR 2026-27
LANDSCAPING AND LIGHTING DISTRICT NO. 17 CERTIFICATE
ii
ENGINEER'S REPORT
CITY OF NEWARK
LANDSCAPING AND LIGHTING DISTRICT NO. 17
FISCAL YEAR 2026-27
The undersigned, acting on behalf of Francisco & Associates respectfully submits the enclosed Engineer's Report as directed by the Newark City Council pursuant to the provisions of Article XIIID, Section 4 of the California Constitution, and the Landscape and Lighting Act of 1972 being Section 22500 et al of the California Streets and Highways Code (the “1972 Act”). The undersigned certifies that he is a Professional Engineer, registered in the State of California.
Dated: June 15, 2026 By:
Eduardo Espinoza, P.E.
RCE # 83709
CITY OF NEWARK SECTION I
LANDSCAPING AND LIGHTING DISTRICT NO. 17 INTRODUCTION
1 SECTION I
INTRODUCTION
The City of Newark (“City”) levies and collects special assessments on parcels within the City of Newark Landscaping and Lighting District No. 17 (“District”) to maintain public improvements. The District was formed in May of 2004 to provide a dedicated source of funding for the ongoing maintenance of landscaping improvements benefiting property within the boundaries of the District.
The assessments and method of apportionment described in this Report utilize commonly accepted assessment engineering practices and have been calculated and proportionately spread to each parcel based on the special benefits received as approved by the City Council at the time the District was formed.
The District generally consists of those properties within the infill development of Tract 7004 north of Mayhews Landing Road, along Dijon Drive, and south of Bellhaven Avenue. A reduced copy of the Assessment Diagram showing the exterior boundaries of the District is provided in Part C of this Report.
Impacts of Proposition 218
On November 5, 1996 California voters approved Proposition 218 entitled "Right to Vote on Taxes Act" which added Articles XIIIC and XIIID to the California Constitution. While its title refers only to taxes, Proposition 218 established new procedural requirements for the formation and administration of assessment districts.
These new procedures stipulate that even if assessments are initially exempt from Proposition 218, future increases in assessments must comply with the provisions of Proposition 218. However, if the increase in assessments were anticipated in the assessment formula (e.g., CPI increase or assessment cap) then the assessment would comply with the intent and provisions of Proposition 218.
Current Annual Administration
As required by the 1972 Act, the Engineer's Report includes: (1) a description of the improvements to be operated, maintained, and serviced by the District, (2) a cost estimate for the District, and (3) a listing of the proposed Fiscal Year 2026-27 assessments to be levied upon each assessable lot or parcel within the District.
The City will hold a Public Hearing on July 9, 2026, regarding this District which will provide an opportunity for any interested person to be heard. At the conclusion of the Public Hearing, the City Council may adopt a resolution confirming the assessment rates as originally proposed or as modified. Payment of annual assessments for each parcel will be made in the same manner and at the same time as payments are made for their annual property taxes.
All funds collected through the assessments must be placed in a special fund and can only be used for the purposes stated within this Report.
CITY OF NEWARK SECTION II
LANDSCAPING AND LIGHTING DISTRICT NO. 17 ENGINEER’S REPORT 2 SECTION II
ENGINEER'S REPORT PREPARED FOR THE CITY OF NEWARK
LANDSCAPING AND LIGHTING DISTRICT NO. 17
FISCAL YEAR 2026-27
Pursuant to the Landscaping and Lighting Act of 1972 (Part 2 of Division 15 of the Streets and Highways Code of the State of California), and in accordance with the Resolution of Initiation, being Resolution No. 11,831, which directs the preparation and filing of the Engineer’s Report, adopted by the City Council of the City of Newark, on March 26, 2026, the following Report was prepared consisting of Section I (Introduction), and this, Section II, which consists of five (5) parts as follows:
PART A: PLANS AND SPECIFICATIONS
This part describes the improvements maintained by the District. Plans and specifications for the improvements are on file in the Office of the Director of Public Works of the City of Newark and are incorporated herein by reference.
PART B: ESTIMATE OF COST
This part contains an estimate of the cost of the proposed improvements to be maintained for Fiscal Year 2026-27, including incidental costs and expenses in connection therewith.
The estimate is attached hereto and is on file in the Office of the Director of Public Works of the City of Newark.
PART C: ASSESSMENT DISTRICT DIAGRAM
This part incorporates a Diagram of the District showing the exterior boundaries of the District, the boundaries of any zones within the District and the lines and dimensions of each lot or parcel of land within the District. This Diagram has been prepared by the Engineer of Work and is on file in the Office of the Director of Public Works of the City of Newark.
The lines and dimensions of each lot or parcel within the District are those lines and dimensions shown on the maps of the Alameda County Assessor for the year when this Report was prepared. The Assessor’s maps and records are incorporated by reference herein and made a part of this Report.
CITY OF NEWARK SECTION II
LANDSCAPING AND LIGHTING DISTRICT NO. 17 ENGINEER’S REPORT 3 PART D: METHOD OF APPORTIONMENT OF ASSESSMENTS
This part describes the method of apportionment of assessments, based upon each parcel’s classification within the District in proportion to the estimated special benefits to be received.
PART E: ASSESSMENT ROLL
This part contains an assessment of the estimated cost of the improvements apportioned to each benefited parcel of land within the District. The Assessment Roll is filed in the Office of the City Clerk of the City of Newark and is incorporated in this Report. The list is keyed to the records of the Alameda County Assessor, which are incorporated herein by reference.
CITY OF NEWARK PART A
LANDSCAPING AND LIGHTING DISTRICT NO. 17 PLANS AND SPECIFICATIONS 4 PART A
PLANS AND SPECIFICATIONS
IMPROVEMENTS AND SERVICES PURSUANT TO THE 1972 ACT
The improvements and services authorized by the provisions of the Landscape and Lighting Act of 1972, being Part 2 of Division 15 of the Streets and Highways Code, commencing with Section 22500 (hereafter referred to as the “1972 Act”), that may be applicable to this District and associated assessments may include one or more of the following definitions:
• “Improvement” means one or any combination of the following:
o The installation or planting of landscaping.
o The installation or construction of statuary, fountains, and other ornamental structures and facilities.
o The installation or construction of public lighting facilities, including, but not limited to, traffic signals.
o The installation or construction of any facilities which are appurtenant to any of the forgoing, or which are necessary or convenient for the maintenance or servicing thereof, including, but not limited to, grading, clearing, removal of debris, the installation or construction of curbs, gutters, walls, sidewalks, or paving, or water, irrigation, drainage, or electrical facilities. o The installation of park or recreational improvements, including, but not limited to all the following:
Land preparation, such as grading, leveling, cutting and filling, sod, landscaping, irrigation systems, sidewalks, and drainage. Lights, playground equipment, play courts, and public restrooms. o The maintenance or servicing, or both, of any of the forgoing, and of any improvements authorized below.
o The acquisition of land for park, recreational, or open space purposes. o The acquisition of any existing improvement otherwise authorized herein. o The acquisition or construction of any community center, municipal auditorium or hall, or similar public facility for the indoor presentation of performances, shows, stage productions, fairs, conventions, exhibitions, pageants, meetings, parties, or other group events, activities, or functions, whether those events, activities, or functions are public or private.
CITY OF NEWARK PART A
LANDSCAPING AND LIGHTING DISTRICT NO. 17 PLANS AND SPECIFICATIONS 5 • “Incidental expenses” include all the following:
o The costs of preparation of the report, including plans, specifications, estimates, diagram, and assessment.
o The costs of printing, advertising, and giving of published, posted, and mailed notices.
o Compensation payable to the county for collection of assessments. o Compensation of any engineer or attorney employed to render services in proceedings pursuant to this part.
o Any other expenses incidental to the construction, installation, or maintenance and servicing of improvements.
o Any expenses incidental to the construction, installation, or maintenance and servicing of the improvements.
o Any expenses incidental to the issuance of bonds or notes. o Costs associated with any elections held for the approval of a new or increased assessment.
• “Landscaping” means trees, shrubs, grass, or other ornamental vegetation. • “Maintain” or “maintenance” means the furnishing of services and materials for the ordinary and usual maintenance, operation, and services of any improvement, including:
o Repair, removal or replacement of all or any part of any improvement. o Providing for the life, growth, health, and beauty of landscaping, including cultivation, irrigation, trimming, spraying, fertilizing, or treating for disease or injury.
o The removal of trimmings, rubbish, debris, and other solid waste. o The cleaning, sandblasting, and painting of walls and other improvements to remove or cover graffiti.
• “Public lighting facilities” means all works or improvements used or useful for the lighting of any public places, including ornamental standards, luminaries, poles, supports, tunnels, manholes, vaults, conduits, pipes, wires, conductors, guys, stubs, platforms, braces, transformers, insulators, contacts, switches, capacitors, meters, communication circuits, appliances, attachments, and appurtenances. • “Service” or “servicing” means the furnishing of:
o Electric current or energy, gas, or other illuminating agent for any public lighting facilities or for the lighting or operation of any other improvements. o Water for the irrigation of any landscaping, the operation of any fountains, or the maintenance of any other improvements.
CITY OF NEWARK PART A
LANDSCAPING AND LIGHTING DISTRICT NO. 17 PLANS AND SPECIFICATIONS 6 DESCRIPTION OF DISTRICT IMPROVEMENTS
The improvements, which have been constructed within the City, and those which may be subsequently constructed, operated, maintained, and serviced with District assessments are generally described as follows:
The Landscape Improvements include, but are not limited to landscaping, planting, turf, trees, irrigation systems, and fixtures in public street and sidewalk rights-of-way, including parkways and other easements dedicated to the City within, and adjacent to, the District.
A more detailed description of the facilities which either have or will be constructed, operated, maintained, and serviced are generally described as follows.
The maintenance of landscaping and the landscape irrigation system within the public right-of-way along the street frontages of Newark Boulevard and Mayhews Landing Road associated with Tract 7004.
Improvement diagrams have been prepared identifying all improvements and areas that are to be maintained by the District and are included as Appendix A of this Report. The plans and specifications for the improvements described above are on file with the City’s Public Works Department.
CITY OF NEWARK PART B
LANDSCAPING AND LIGHTING DISTRICT NO. 17 ESTIMATE OF COSTS 7 PART B
ESTIMATE OF COSTS
The 1972 Act requires that a special fund be set up for the collection of revenues and expenditures of the District. The Act provides that the total cost of construction, operation, and maintenance and servicing of the public improvements specified in Part A of this Report can be recovered by the District. Incidental expenses including administration of the District, engineering fees, legal fees and all other costs associated with the construction, operation and maintenance and servicing of the District can also be included.
Funds raised from the assessments shall be used only for the expenditures represented above. A contribution to the District by the City may be made to reduce assessments as the City deems appropriate. Any balance remaining on July 1 at the end of the fiscal year must be carried over to the next fiscal year unless the funds are being accumulated for future capital replacement projects or operating reserves.
The following table provides a summary of the estimated District revenues and cost estimates for Fiscal Year 2026-27.
Projected Revenues
Assessment Revenue $6,237
Non-Assessment Revenues1 $275
Total Projected Revenues $6,512
Projected Expenses
Contract Services $1,951
Utilities $4,000
Administration and Incidentals $4,129
County Collection Fees $106
Unforeseen Maintenance and Repairs2 $509
Total Projected Expenses $10,696
Projected Fund Balance
Beginning Fund Balance - July 1, 2026 $4,097
Reserve Fund Collection Increase/(Decrease) ($4,183)
Ending Fund Balance - June 30, 2027 ($86)
Recommended Operating Reserves $5,093
Available Operating Reserves ($86)
Available Capital Reserves $0 1
Non-Assessment Revenues include interest earnings estimated at 1.5% of Projected Beginning Fund Balance and the City contribution in the amount of $213 for General Benefits conferred to the public at large. 2 Unforeseen Maintenance and Repairs are assumed to be 5% of the Projected Expenses.
Landscaping and Lighting District No. 17
Fiscal Year 2026-27 Cost Estimate
CITY OF NEWARK PART B
LANDSCAPING AND LIGHTING DISTRICT NO. 17 ESTIMATE OF COSTS 8 The purpose of the various reserves is to ensure the District will have funds available for cashflow purposes and to repair or reconstruct the improvements that are the responsibility of the District.
The Recommended Operating Reserve target is fifty percent (50%) of the projected expenditures. Maintaining a fully funded Operating Reserve eliminates the need for the City to transfer funds from non-District accounts to pay for operational expenses during the first half of the fiscal year and provides the District with sufficient funds to address any unforeseen or unusual expenditures that may occur during the year.
The purpose of collecting and holding funds in a Capital Reserve is so that when improvements need to be replaced or expenditures are greater than can be conveniently raised from a single year’s assessment, funds are available so that the District can respond and address the need promptly.
CITY OF NEWARK PART C
LANDSCAPING AND LIGHTING DISTRICT NO. 17 ASSESSMENT DIAGRAM 9 PART C
ASSESSMENT DISTRICT DIAGRAM
The boundaries of the District are shown herein. The Diagram is on file in the Public Works Department of the City and shown on the following page of this Engineer's Report. The lines and dimensions of each parcel within the District are those lines and dimensions shown on the maps of the Alameda County Assessor for the year in which this Report was prepared and are incorporated by reference herein and made part of this Report.
A reduced copy of the Assessment Diagram is shown on the following page.
NEWARK
BL
BELLHAVEN AV
HAFNER
ST
MUSICK AV
MAYHEWS LANDING RD
DIJON
DR
BIDDLE AV
PEUGEOT PL
BENNINGTON
DR
BARNARD
ST
BELLHAVEN
PL
ASSESSMENT DIAGRAM
Legend
LLD No. 17 Boundary
Parcels
± 0 190 380
Feet
(MER SOLIEL/TRACT 7004)
LANDSCAPING AND LIGHTING DISTRICT NO. 17
CITY OF NEWARK PART D
LANDSCAPING AND LIGHTING DISTRICT NO. 17 METHOD OF APPORTIONMENT 11 PART D
METHOD OF APPORTIONMENT OF ASSESSMENTS
This section explains the benefits to be derived from the improvements and the methodology used to apportion the total costs of the improvements to properties within the District.
The method used for apportioning the assessment is based upon the relative special benefits to be derived by the properties in the District and any established benefit zones.
The assessment is apportioned to each parcel in proportion to the relative cost of the special benefits from the improvements.
General
The 1972 Act permits the establishment of assessment districts by agencies for the purpose of providing certain public improvements which include the construction, maintenance and servicing of streetlights, landscaping, parks, trails, open space, and appurtenant facilities. The 1972 Act further requires that the cost of these improvements be levied according to benefit rather than assessed value:
“The net amount to be assessed upon lands within an assessment district may be apportioned by any formula or method which fairly distributes the net amount among all assessable lots or parcels in proportion to the estimated benefits to be received by each such lot or parcel from the improvements.” The formula used for calculating assessments in the District therefore needs to reflect the composition of the parcels, and the improvements and services provided, to fairly apportion the costs based on estimated benefit to each parcel.
In addition, Article XIIID, of the California Constitution limits the amount of any assessment to the proportional “special benefit” conferred on the property. Article XIIID provides that only special benefits are assessable, and the City must separate the general benefits from the special benefits conferred on a parcel. There is no widely accepted or statutory formula for determining general and special benefit. However, the constitution states that a special benefit is different from a general benefit in that it is “particular and distinct” and “over and above” general benefits received by other properties.
The 1972 Act permits the designation of zones of benefit within any individual assessment district if “by reasons or variations in the nature, location, and extent of the improvements, the various areas will receive different degrees of benefit from the improvement.” Thus, the 1972 Act requires the levy of a true “assessment” rather than a “special tax”.
CITY OF NEWARK PART D
LANDSCAPING AND LIGHTING DISTRICT NO. 17 METHOD OF APPORTIONMENT 12 Article XIIID provides that publicly owned properties must be assessed unless there is clear and convincing evidence that those properties receive no special benefit from the assessment. Exempted from the assessment would be the areas of public streets, public avenues, public lanes, public roads, public drives, public courts, public alleys, public easements and rights-of-ways, public greenbelts and public parkways, utility easements, and that portion of public property that is not developed and used for business purposes similar to private residential, commercial, industrial, and institutional activities.
The amount to be assessed may be apportioned by any formula or method which fairly distributes the amount among all assessable lots or parcels. In order for the City to separate out the general and special benefits for each improvement type, an analysis of each improvement was conducted. The analysis reviewed the purpose and users of each improvement, and then identified the properties that benefit from the improvement, and then allocated the costs to maintain, service, and replace each improvement type to each identified property.
Because general benefits are not assessable, any costs associated with general benefits are to be paid for by the City. Only the costs associated with the special benefits conferred on property within the District from the authorized improvements are assessable, and therefore assessed herein. A summary of the benefits conferred by the improvements is described below.