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Regular Meeting Agenda
Thursday, September 10, 2026
7:00 P.M.
The City Council will hold a hybrid meeting in the Council Chambers and virtually via Zoom.
How to observe the Meeting:
1. Cable Channel 26
2. YouTube Live stream
How to provide live Public Comment during the City Council Meeting:
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A.
ROLL CALL
B.
PRESENTATIONS
1. Proclaiming September as Childhood Cancer Awareness Month
2. Proclaiming September 2026 as Hunger Action Month
3. Proclaiming Newark Days
4. Introduction of employees
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 July 23, 2026, City Council Minutes
3. Adopt a resolution amending the Compensation and Benefits Plans for the Management, Supervisory and Professional Employee Group and the Confidential Employee Group to clarify special assignment pay provisions
4. Adopt a resolution approving a Side Letter of Agreement with the Newark Police Association (NPA) regarding compensation reporting and special assignment pay
5. Adopt a resolution approving a Side Letter of Agreement with the Newark Association of Miscellaneous Employees to add the Recreation Assistant classification to the Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) and amending the Citywide Salary Schedule in conformance with California Code of Regulations, Title 2, Section 570.5
6. Report on Administrative Actions During August Recess
7. Adopt a resolution approving the First Amendment to the Contractual Services Agreement with KBA Document Solutions, LLC, increasing the total not-to-exceed compensation from $390,000 to $500,000, and amending the 2026–2028 Biennial Budget for Fiscal Year 2026-27 E.
PUBLIC HEARINGS
1. Hearing to consider an Ordinance amending Title 17 (Zoning) of the Newark Municipal Code to add Chapter 17.28 (Residential and Residential Mixed-Use Design Standards) and Chapter 17.42 (Reasonable Accommodation) and amend Division II (Base and Overlay Districts) Chapter 17.17 (General Site Regulations) Chapter 17.21 (Landscaping), Chapter 17.23 (Parking and Loading), Chapter 17.34 (Design Review), Chapter 17.37 (Waivers), and Chapter 17.46 (Definitions), generally affecting development and design standards for residential and residential mixed-use development
2. Public Hearing to consider adopting an ordinance amending the Newark Zoning Map to rezone certain property into the -BRH Overlay District F.
GENERAL BUSINESS / NON-CONSENT ITEMS
1. Waive full reading and introduce by title only an ordinance of the City Council of the City of Newark amending Chapter 2.09 of the Newark Municipal Code ("City Councilmembers-Compensation") to increase the salaries of the Mayor and City Councilmembers G.
CITY MANAGER UPDATES
H.
CITY COUNCIL MATTERS
City Council Members report on attendance at intergovernmental agency meetings, conferences, and seminars since the last meeting. City Council Members may also announce upcoming events and coordinate attendance; report on local events attended since the last meeting; and make brief comments on issues of concern.
1. Provide direction regarding staff preparation of City Council meeting minutes and approve the July 9, 2026, City Council meeting minutes I.
CLOSED SESSION
J.
ADJOURNMENT
MEETING INFORMATION
Submit Written Public Comment
Please submit email comments to the
[email protected]
by 3:00 p.m. on the day of the meeting, including the corresponding agenda item number. Comments will be shared with the City Council and made available for public viewing.
Accessibility
This meeting is wheelchair accessible. For special accommodations, contact the City Clerk’s Office at (510) 578-4266 or [email protected]
at least 72 hours in advance.
Council Meeting Materials
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Policy on Telephonic/Internet Service Disruption (SB 707) The Council’s
policy
outlines procedures for handling disruptions to telephonic or internet service during meetings, including recess requirements and steps to restore access.
Certification of Meeting Notice and Agenda Posting
This notice and agenda were posted on the City’s website newarkca.gov/councilagendas
and at the City Hall bulletin board located at 37101 Newark Boulevard, Newark, CA, at least 72 hours prior to the meeting date, in accordance with the Ralph M. Brown Act.
Mission Statement
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
Roya Gonzalez
Strategic Initiatives Manager
Alicia Day
Recreation and Community Services Director
Neetu Salwan
City Clerk
Colleen Lettire
Communications and Public Engagement Manager