Newman City Council
June 24, 2025

AGENDA

NEWMAN CITY COUNCIL
SPECIAL MEETING JUNE 24, 2025
CITY HALL CONFERENCE ROOM, 6:30 P.M., 938 FRESNO STREET NOTICE: THIS MEETING WILL BE HELD IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE RALPH M. BROWN ACT (CALIFORNIA GOVERNMENT CODE SECTION 54950, ET SEQ.) AND THE FEDERAL AMERICANS WITH DISABILITIES ACT

1. Call To Order.

2. Roll Call.

3. Items From The Public.

4. Adjourn To Closed Session
a. Conference With Legal Counsel – Anticipated Litigation Significant Exposure To Litigation - Pursuant To Gov. Code, § 54956.9(d): (1 Case)
b. Return To Open Session.

5. Adjournment.

AGENDA

NEWMAN CITY COUNCIL
REGULAR MEETING JUNE 24, 2025
CITY COUNCIL CHAMBERS, 7:00 P.M., 938 FRESNO STREET
NOTICE: THIS MEETING WILL BE HELD IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE RALPH M. BROWN ACT (CALIFORNIA GOVERNMENT CODE SECTION 54950, ET SEQ.) AND THE FEDERAL AMERICANS WITH DISABILITIES ACT

1. Call To Order.

2. Pledge Of Allegiance.

3. Invocation.

4. Roll Call.

5. Declaration Of Conflicts Of Interest.

6. Ceremonial Matters.

7. Items from the Public - Non-Agenda Items.

8. Consent Calendar
a. Waive All Readings Of Ordinances And Resolutions Except By Title. b. Approval Of Warrants. (View Warrant/Check Register)
c. Approval Of Minutes Of The June 10, 2025 Meeting. (View Minutes) d. Adopt Resolution No. 2025- , A Resolution Approving A Regional Solid Waste Disposal Plan Memorandum Of Understanding Between The City Of Newman And Stanislaus County, And Authorizing The Mayor To Execute The Memorandum Of Understanding. (View Report)
e. Approve A Memorandum Of Understanding Between Valley Water Collaborative And Groundwater Sustainability Agencies In The Delta Mendota Subbasin And Authorize The City Manager To Sign On Behalf Of The City Of Newman Groundwater Sustainability Agency. (View Report)

9. Public Hearings
a. Adopt Resolution No. 2025- , A Resolution Confirming The Assessment And Ordering The Levy For The Lighting And Landscape Maintenance District For Fiscal Year 2025/2026. (View Report)
b. First Reading And Introduction Of Ordinance No 2025- , An Ordinance Amending Title 5, Zoning, Of The Municipal Code To Implement Program 1.2 Of The 6th Cycle 2023-2031 Housing Element Update. (View Report)

10. Regular Business
a. Adopt Resolution No. 2025- , A Resolution Adopting The City Of Newman Urban Forest Management Plan. (View Report)

11. Items From District Five Stanislaus County Supervisor.

12. Items From The City Manager And Staff.

13. Items From City Council Members.

14. Adjournment.

Calendar of Events
June 19 – Planning Commission - Cancelled
June 20 – Downtown Market – Downtown Plaza – 4:00 P.M. To 8:00 P.M.

June 21 – Outdoor Movie Night – Moana 2 – Sherman Park - 8:00 P.M.

June 24 – City Council - 7:00 P.M.

June 27 – Downtown Market – Downtown Plaza – 4:00 P.M. To 8:00 P.M.

July 4 – Independence Day Holiday - City Offices Closed.

July 8 – City Council - 7:00 P.M.

July 17 – Planning Commission - 7:00 P.M.

July 19 – Outdoor Movie Night – Sonic 3 – Sherman Park - 8:00 P.M.

July 22 – City Council - 7:00 P.M.

AP Check Register
June 5, 2025 through June 17, 2025
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Vendor Fund-Dept-Acct Amount Check # Check date Description AAA Business Supplies & Interiors 10-22-6300 $ 72.62 126361 6/5/2025 Markers, Binders, Plug Ins AAA Business Supplies & Interiors 10-45-6300 $ 101.14 126361 6/5/2025 Paper, Highlighters, Post Its AAA Business Supplies & Interiors 10-22-6300 $ 18.11 126361 6/5/2025 Binders, Dividers $ 191.87 126361 Total
Access Door Works 10-07-6200 $ 730.00 126362 6/5/2025 Repair on Door/ City Hall Access Door Works 10-07-6200 $ 800.00 126362 6/5/2025 Repair on Door/ City Hall $ 1,530.00 126362 Total
Animal Damage Management, Inc 69-47-6200 $ 810.00 126363 6/5/2025 Gopher, Ground Squirrel, Vole Control@ Sherman, Barrington Pa Animal Damage Management, Inc 69-47-6200 $ 750.00 126363 6/5/2025 Initial Pest Control Clean Out @ Borba Park $ 1,560.00 126363 Total
Aquafix, Inc 60-50-6300 $ 10,093.00 126427 6/17/2025 Ana-Zyme G $ 10,093.00 126427 Total
AutoZone MS #1 60-50-6300 $ 5.23 126428 6/17/2025 Battery AutoZone MS #1 63-56-6300 $ 5.22 126428 6/17/2025 Battery AutoZone MS #1 10-21-6530 $ 17.77 126428 6/17/2025 Wrench Set, Socket Set AutoZone MS #1 10-21-6530 $ 87.77 126428 6/17/2025 Tensioner AutoZone MS #1 63-56-6300 $ 122.77 126428 6/17/2025 Wrench Set, Socket Set AutoZone MS #1 10-33-6530 $ 10.46 126428 6/17/2025 Lamp AutoZone MS #1 10-44-6530 $ 10.46 126428 6/17/2025 Lamp $ 259.68 126428 Total
AvidWater, LLC 63-56-6300 $ 78.92 126429 6/17/2025 Pipe Cutter AvidWater, LLC 60-50-6300 $ 149.89 126429 6/17/2025 Gopher Bait, Coveralls AvidWater, LLC 60-50-6225 $ 11.91 126429 6/17/2025 Clamps AvidWater, LLC 69-47-6225 $ 11.91 126429 6/17/2025 Clamps AvidWater, LLC 63-56-6225 $ 11.91 126429 6/17/2025 Clamps AvidWater, LLC 60-50-6300 $ 63.76 126429 6/17/2025 Cement AvidWater, LLC 10-33-6300 $ 8.09 126429 6/17/2025 Boots AvidWater, LLC 63-56-6300 $ 1.35 126429 6/17/2025 Boots AvidWater, LLC 69-47-6300 $ 8.09 126429 6/17/2025 Boots AvidWater, LLC 60-50-6300 $ 1.35 126429 6/17/2025 Boots AvidWater, LLC 10-44-6300 $ 8.09 126429 6/17/2025 Boots $ 355.27 126429 Total
Baker Dorothy June 10-44-6225 $ 243.05 126364 6/5/2025 Trimmer Repairs $ 243.05 126364 Total
Bertolotti Newman Disposal 69-47-6220 $ 1,994.85 126431 6/17/2025 26 Yard Trash Bin & Street Sweeping Debris/ May 2025 Bertolotti Newman Disposal 10-33-6220 $ 345.24 126431 6/17/2025 40 Yard Trash Bin Dumping@ Corp Yard/ May 2025 Bertolotti Newman Disposal 10-33-6220 $ 1,994.84 126431 6/17/2025 26 Yard Trash Bin & Street Sweeping Debris/ May 2025 Bertolotti Newman Disposal 69-47-6220 $ 345.24 126431 6/17/2025 40 Yard Trash Bin Dumping@ Corp Yard/ May 2025

AP Check Register
June 5, 2025 through June 17, 2025
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Vendor Fund-Dept-Acct Amount Check # Check date Description $ 4,680.17 126431 Total
Bertolotti Newman Disposal, Inc 10-41-6200 $ 86,530.76 126430 6/17/2025 Monthly Contract Garbage Service/ May 2025 Bertolotti Newman Disposal, Inc 10-00-5733 $ (5,768.72) 126430 6/17/2025 Monthly Contract Garbage Service/ May 2025 Bertolotti Newman Disposal, Inc 10-00-5080 $ (16,152.41) 126430 6/17/2025 Monthly Contract Garbage Service/ May 2025 Bertolotti Newman Disposal, Inc 10-00-5730 $ 21,921.13 126430 6/17/2025 Monthly Contract Garbage Service/ May 2025 $ 86,530.76 126430 Total
Borrelli Travis 69-47-6200 $ 185.74 126412 6/5/2025 Portable Restroom Rental Service $ 185.74 126412 Total
BRADY INDUSTRIES 10-07-6665 $ 0.20 126365 6/5/2025 Miscellaneous Cleaning Supplies BRADY INDUSTRIES 10-44-6670 $ 0.80 126365 6/5/2025 Miscellaneous Cleaning Supplies BRADY INDUSTRIES 10-44-6300 $ 0.20 126365 6/5/2025 Miscellaneous Cleaning Supplies BRADY INDUSTRIES 10-07-6300 $ 0.40 126365 6/5/2025 Miscellaneous Cleaning Supplies BRADY INDUSTRIES 10-46-6300 $ 0.20 126365 6/5/2025 Miscellaneous Cleaning Supplies BRADY INDUSTRIES 10-21-6300 $ 0.40 126365 6/5/2025 Miscellaneous Cleaning Supplies BRADY INDUSTRIES 10-22-6300 $ 0.20 126365 6/5/2025 Miscellaneous Cleaning Supplies BRADY INDUSTRIES 10-44-6660 $ 1.60 126365 6/5/2025 Miscellaneous Cleaning Supplies BRADY INDUSTRIES 10-22-6300 $ 68.92 126365 6/5/2025 Miscellaneous Cleaning Supplies BRADY INDUSTRIES 10-44-6670 $ 275.65 126365 6/5/2025 Miscellaneous Cleaning Supplies BRADY INDUSTRIES 10-44-6660 $ 551.30 126365 6/5/2025 Miscellaneous Cleaning Supplies BRADY INDUSTRIES 10-07-6300 $ 137.83 126365 6/5/2025 Miscellaneous Cleaning Supplies BRADY INDUSTRIES 10-44-6300 $ 68.91 126365 6/5/2025 Miscellaneous Cleaning Supplies BRADY INDUSTRIES 10-21-6300 $ 137.82 126365 6/5/2025 Miscellaneous Cleaning Supplies BRADY INDUSTRIES 10-07-6665 $ 68.91 126365 6/5/2025 Miscellaneous Cleaning Supplies BRADY INDUSTRIES 10-46-6300 $ 68.91 126365 6/5/2025 Miscellaneous Cleaning Supplies $ 1,382.25 126365 Total
Buriel Maria 10-00-2841 $ 80.00 126366 6/5/2025 Sherman Park Rental Deposit Refund/ Buriel $ 80.00 126366 Total
Campbell Cecilia 10-45-6722 $ 65.00 126367 6/5/2025 Refund for Fit Kids Registration/ Campbell Campbell Cecilia 10-45-6722 $ 70.00 126367 6/5/2025 Refund for Fit Kids Registration/ Campbell $ 135.00 126367 Total
CAMPOS VICTOR 10-21-6200 $ 179.41 126432 6/17/2025 Graduation Assistance/ Campos $ 179.41 126432 Total
Cardmember Service 10-21-6300 $ 375.38 126368 6/5/2025 Ammunition Cardmember Service 10-45-6740 $ 210.68 126368 6/5/2025 Recreation Supplies Cardmember Service 10-22-6200 $ 325.00 126368 6/5/2025 PS Trax License Renewal Cardmember Service 63-56-6330 $ 14.20 126368 6/5/2025 Postage Cardmember Service 60-50-6300 $ 17.98 126368 6/5/2025 Coffee Grinder Cardmember Service 63-56-6300 $ 17.97 126368 6/5/2025 Coffee Grinder Cardmember Service 10-14-6300 $ 17.98 126368 6/5/2025 Coffee Grinder

AP Check Register
June 5, 2025 through June 17, 2025
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Vendor Fund-Dept-Acct Amount Check # Check date Description Cardmember Service 10-45-6739 $ 137.93 126368 6/5/2025 Teen Center Snack Bar Supplies Cardmember Service 10-45-6739 $ 12.98 126368 6/5/2025 Teen Center Snack Bar Supplies Cardmember Service 10-45-6739 $ 61.15 126368 6/5/2025 Teen Center Snack Bar Supplies Cardmember Service 10-21-6300 $ 8.19 126368 6/5/2025 Cable Cardmember Service 63-56-6300 $ 186.68 126368 6/5/2025 Need Description Cardmember Service 10-01-6300 $ 16.60 126368 6/5/2025 Storage Box Cardmember Service 10-22-6300 $ 39.55 126368 6/5/2025 Postage Cardmember Service 63-56-6530 $ 37.03 126368 6/5/2025 Meeting Supplies Cardmember Service 60-50-6300 $ 37.03 126368 6/5/2025 Meeting Supplies Cardmember Service 10-22-6300 $ 151.03 126368 6/5/2025 Escape Bags Cardmember Service 10-22-6300 $ 402.29 126368 6/5/2025 Fire Hoses Cardmember Service 10-01-6620 $ 283.59 126368 6/5/2025 Farmers Market Supplies Cardmember Service 10-22-6615 $ 206.50 126368 6/5/2025 Minitor Repair Cardmember Service 10-45-6690 $ 13.75 126368 6/5/2025 Recreation Supplies Cardmember Service 10-01-6620 $ 50.00 126368 6/5/2025 City Council Portraits Cardmember Service 63-56-6330 $ 6.35 126368 6/5/2025 Postage Cardmember Service 60-50-6225 $ 187.60 126368 6/5/2025 Diaphragm Parts Cardmember Service 10-45-6300 $ 5.38 126368 6/5/2025 Recreation Supplies Cardmember Service 10-22-6300 $ 75.55 126368 6/5/2025 Postage Cardmember Service 60-50-6635 $ 152.95 126368 6/5/2025 Training Cardmember Service 10-45-6739 $ 313.92 126368 6/5/2025 Teen Center Snack Bar Supplies Cardmember Service 10-22-6300 $ 382.24 126368 6/5/2025 Asset Tags Cardmember Service 10-22-6690 $ 368.89 126368 6/5/2025 Training Manual Cardmember Service 63-56-6420 $ 211.31 126368 6/5/2025 Telephone Service/Long Distance May 2025 Cardmember Service 10-44-6420 $ 211.31 126368 6/5/2025 Telephone Service/Long Distance May 2025 Cardmember Service 60-50-6420 $ 211.31 126368 6/5/2025 Telephone Service/Long Distance May 2025 Cardmember Service 10-33-6420 $ 416.30 126368 6/5/2025 Telephone Service/Long Distance May 2025 Cardmember Service 10-14-6420 $ 211.31 126368 6/5/2025 Telephone Service/Long Distance May 2025 Cardmember Service 10-21-6300 $ 18.33 126368 6/5/2025 Animal Supplies Cardmember Service 10-21-6330 $ 201.56 126368 6/5/2025 Postage Meter Rent 1-22-25 to 4-21-25/ PD Cardmember Service 10-21-6300 $ 211.54 126368 6/5/2025 Holster Cardmember Service 10-14-6330 $ 47.20 126368 6/5/2025 Postage Meter Rent 2-20-25 to 5-19-25 Cardmember Service 63-56-6330 $ 47.19 126368 6/5/2025 Postage Meter Rent 2-20-25 to 5-19-25 Cardmember Service 60-50-6330 $ 47.20 126368 6/5/2025 Postage Meter Rent 2-20-25 to 5-19-25 Cardmember Service 10-45-6739 $ 171.25 126368 6/5/2025 Internet Service Newman to Ceres/PD/ 4-6-25 to 5-5-25 Cardmember Service 10-44-6300 $ 22.24 126368 6/5/2025 Need Description Cardmember Service 10-21-6200 $ 10.00 126368 6/5/2025 Scheduling Software Cardmember Service 10-22-6200 $ 49.99 126368 6/5/2025 Norton Antivirus Cardmember Service 10-22-6690 $ 15.45 126368 6/5/2025 NFPA Updates

AP Check Register
June 5, 2025 through June 17, 2025
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Vendor Fund-Dept-Acct Amount Check # Check date Description Cardmember Service 10-22-6300 $ 31.60 126368 6/5/2025 Postage Cardmember Service 10-21-6210 $ 130.27 126368 6/5/2025 Animal Supplies Cardmember Service 10-21-6210 $ 54.98 126368 6/5/2025 Animal Supplies Cardmember Service 10-45-6739 $ 482.67 126368 6/5/2025 Teen Center Snack Bar Supplies Cardmember Service 10-45-6690 $ 25.00 126368 6/5/2025 Gift Cards Cardmember Service 10-03-6300 $ 3.99 126368 6/5/2025 Blue Host Cardmember Service 10-21-6200 $ 395.00 126368 6/5/2025 Shelter Manager Software Cardmember Service 63-56-6300 $ 67.23 126368 6/5/2025 Phone Holsters Cardmember Service 60-50-6300 $ 67.24 126368 6/5/2025 Phone Holsters Cardmember Service 63-56-6300 $ 115.13 126368 6/5/2025 Battery Cardmember Service 60-50-6300 $ 115.13 126368 6/5/2025 Battery $ 7,708.10 126368 Total
Carmean Robert 10-33-6235 $ 49.50 126433 6/17/2025 Reimbursement for Medical Exam/ Carmean Carmean Robert 69-47-6235 $ 49.50 126433 6/17/2025 Reimbursement for Medical Exam/ Carmean $ 99.00 126433 Total
CBA (ADMIN FEES) 10-00-2261 $ 312.00 126369 6/5/2025 Dental-Vision Admin Fees/ June 2025 $ 312.00 126369 Total
Cen-Cal Auto & Truck Parts/ NAPA 10-33-6530 $ 24.26 126393 6/5/2025 Mirror Cen-Cal Auto & Truck Parts/ NAPA 10-22-6530 $ 9.16 126393 6/5/2025 Fuel Stabilizer Cen-Cal Auto & Truck Parts/ NAPA 60-50-6530 $ 24.26 126393 6/5/2025 Mirror Cen-Cal Auto & Truck Parts/ NAPA 69-47-6530 $ 3.40 126393 6/5/2025 Connector Cen-Cal Auto & Truck Parts/ NAPA 10-33-6530 $ 3.39 126393 6/5/2025 Connector Cen-Cal Auto & Truck Parts/ NAPA 69-47-6530 $ 17.56 126393 6/5/2025 Grease Gun Cen-Cal Auto & Truck Parts/ NAPA 10-33-6530 $ 17.55 126393 6/5/2025 Grease Gun Cen-Cal Auto & Truck Parts/ NAPA 63-56-6530 $ 40.42 126393 6/5/2025 Antifreeze Cen-Cal Auto & Truck Parts/ NAPA 10-46-6300 $ 18.32 126393 6/5/2025 Light Cen-Cal Auto & Truck Parts/ NAPA 10-22-6300 $ 44.74 126393 6/5/2025 Oil, Chain $ 203.06 126393 Total
City of Modesto 10-21-6695 $ 125.00 126370 6/5/2025 Basic Traffic Collision Course/ Jantzen $ 125.00 126370 Total
Croom Cara 10-45-6722 $ 70.00 126371 6/5/2025 Refund for Fit Kids Registration/ Croom $ 70.00 126371 Total
Dave's Drain Cleaning & Plumbing 10-44-6200 $ 288.21 126434 6/17/2025 Plumbing Repair at Plaza $ 288.21 126434 Total
Davey Resource Group, Inc 17-44-7756 $ 1,995.00 126372 6/5/2025 Professional Services Rendered Through 5-24-25 $ 1,995.00 126372 Total
Dittos 10-21-6300 $ 22.97 126373 6/5/2025 Business Card/ Freeman Dittos 10-21-6300 $ 39.30 126373 6/5/2025 Business Card/ Williams $ 62.27 126373 Total

AP Check Register
June 5, 2025 through June 17, 2025
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Vendor Fund-Dept-Acct Amount Check # Check date Description DJ Francis Electric 60-50-6225 $ 1,123.64 126435 6/17/2025 Repair on Lift Station Pump $ 1,123.64 126435 Total
Engraving, Awards & Gifts 10-22-6300 $ 317.54 126374 6/5/2025 Personalized Axe/ Vargas $ 317.54 126374 Total
Espinoza Jeanette 10-45-6722 $ 70.00 126375 6/5/2025 Refund for Fit Kids Registration/ Espinoza $ 70.00 126375 Total
FERGUSON ENTERPRISES, INC 1423 63-56-6300 $ 1,568.62 126436 6/17/2025 Water Repair Parts $ 1,568.62 126436 Total
Galvan Cynthia 10-45-6722 $ 65.00 126376 6/5/2025 Refund for Fit Kids Registration/ Estrada Galvan Cynthia 10-45-6722 $ 70.00 126376 6/5/2025 Refund for Fit Kids Registration/ Estrada $ 135.00 126376 Total
Galvan Natalia 10-45-6722 $ 70.00 126377 6/5/2025 Refund for Fit Kids Registration/ Smith $ 70.00 126377 Total
Garcia Evelyn 10-00-2841 $ 20.00 126379 6/5/2025 Pioneer Park Rental Deposit Refund/ Garcia $ 20.00 126379 Total
GARTON TRACTOR 10-44-6225 $ 82.97 126378 6/5/2025 Blade $ 82.97 126378 Total
GEOANALYTICAL LAB, INC. 60-50-6200 $ 427.00 126437 6/17/2025 BOD, TSS, Nitrate as N. TKN, Total Nitrogen GEOANALYTICAL LAB, INC. 63-56-6200 $ 192.00 126437 6/17/2025 Bacti GEOANALYTICAL LAB, INC. 60-50-6200 $ 120.00 126437 6/17/2025 BOD, TSS GEOANALYTICAL LAB, INC. 63-56-6200 $ 1,424.35 126437 6/17/2025 General Minerals, Chloride, Fluoride, Sulfate GEOANALYTICAL LAB, INC. 60-50-6200 $ 427.00 126437 6/17/2025 BOD, TSS, Nitrate as N. TKN, Total Nitrogen GEOANALYTICAL LAB, INC. 63-56-6200 $ 561.75 126437 6/17/2025 Bacti, Nitrate as N, EDT Reporting GEOANALYTICAL LAB, INC. 60-50-6200 $ 120.00 126437 6/17/2025 BOD, TSS GEOANALYTICAL LAB, INC. 63-56-6200 $ 192.00 126437 6/17/2025 Bacti GEOANALYTICAL LAB, INC. 60-50-6200 $ 235.00 126437 6/17/2025 BOD, TSS, Nitrate as N. TKN, Total Nitrogen GEOANALYTICAL LAB, INC. 63-56-6200 $ 192.00 126437 6/17/2025 Bacti GEOANALYTICAL LAB, INC. 63-56-6200 $ 1,804.00 126437 6/17/2025 TTHM, HAA5, EDT Reporting $ 5,695.10 126437 Total
Gomez Ortega Sandra Noemi 10-00-2840 $ 300.00 126380 6/5/2025 Memorial Building Rental Deposit Refund/ Gomez Ortega $ 300.00 126380 Total
GRAINGER 60-50-6300 $ 132.05 126438 6/17/2025 Shackle, Slings $ 132.05 126438 Total
Guerrero's Tire and Auto Repair, LLC 10-22-6300 $ 40.00 126381 6/5/2025 Repair of Flat Tire on Ford Interceptor/ FD $ 40.00 126381 Total
Guzman Gabriela 10-00-2841 $ 20.00 126382 6/5/2025 Pioneer Park Rental Deposit Refund/ Guzman $ 20.00 126382 Total
Hansford Catherine 60-50-6200 $ 10,330.00 126440 6/17/2025 Sewer Rate Study $ 10,330.00 126440 Total

AP Check Register
June 5, 2025 through June 17, 2025
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Vendor Fund-Dept-Acct Amount Check # Check date Description Hernandez Jurado Edith 10-00-2840 $ 300.00 126384 6/5/2025 Memorial Building Rental Deposit Refund/ Hernandez $ 300.00 126384 Total
Hernandez Maria 10-45-6722 $ 70.00 126385 6/5/2025 Refund for Fit Kids Registration/ Hernandez $ 70.00 126385 Total
Interstate Truck Center, LLC 60-50-6530 $ 2,501.10 126441 6/17/2025 Repair on Water Truck $ 2,501.10 126441 Total
JG Nurseries LLC 69-47-6300 $ 16.18 126386 6/5/2025 Tree Stakes JG Nurseries LLC 10-33-6300 $ 19.42 126386 6/5/2025 Tree Stakes JG Nurseries LLC 10-33-6300 $ 279.40 126386 6/5/2025 Concrete $ 315.00 126386 Total
Liebert Cassidy Whitmore 10-15-6200 $ 616.00 126387 6/5/2025 Professional Services Rendered Through 4-30-25 $ 616.00 126387 Total
Lou's Gloves, Inc 69-47-6300 $ 59.40 126388 6/5/2025 Nitrile Gloves Lou's Gloves, Inc 10-44-6300 $ 59.40 126388 6/5/2025 Nitrile Gloves Lou's Gloves, Inc 60-50-6300 $ 321.40 126388 6/5/2025 Nitrile Gloves Lou's Gloves, Inc 10-33-6300 $ 59.40 126388 6/5/2025 Nitrile Gloves Lou's Gloves, Inc 63-56-6300 $ 59.40 126388 6/5/2025 Nitrile Gloves $ 559.00 126388 Total
Martinez Automotive Garage, Inc 69-47-6530 $ 56.48 126389 6/5/2025 Oil Change on Chevy Silverado Martinez Automotive Garage, Inc 10-44-6530 $ 56.48 126389 6/5/2025 Oil Change on Chevy Silverado $ 112.96 126389 Total
McKesson Medical-Surgical 10-22-6300 $ 85.95 126390 6/5/2025 Gloves, Alcohol Pads, Gauze, Torniquets McKesson Medical-Surgical 10-22-6300 $ 367.21 126390 6/5/2025 Gloves, Bandages, Alcohol $ 453.16 126390 Total
Mendoza Maria 10-00-2841 $ 80.00 126391 6/5/2025 Sherman Park Rental Deposit Refund/ Mendoza $ 80.00 126391 Total
Morales Gabriela 10-00-2841 $ 80.00 126392 6/5/2025 Sherman Park Rental Deposit Refund/ Morales $ 80.00 126392 Total
NEWMAN ACE HARDWARE/JACT, 10-44-6300 $ 8.61 126394 6/5/2025 Batteries, Misc Tools, Light Bulbs, Cleaning, Supplies NEWMAN ACE HARDWARE/JACT, 60-50-6300 $ 1.40 126394 6/5/2025 Batteries, Misc Tools, Light Bulbs, Cleaning, Supplies NEWMAN ACE HARDWARE/JACT, 10-33-6300 $ 8.42 126394 6/5/2025 Batteries, Misc Tools, Light Bulbs, Cleaning, Supplies NEWMAN ACE HARDWARE/JACT, 10-44-6300 $ 8.41 126394 6/5/2025 Batteries, Misc Tools, Light Bulbs, Cleaning, Supplies NEWMAN ACE HARDWARE/JACT, 63-56-6300 $ 1.40 126394 6/5/2025 Batteries, Misc Tools, Light Bulbs, Cleaning, Supplies NEWMAN ACE HARDWARE/JACT, 69-47-6300 $ 8.41 126394 6/5/2025 Batteries, Misc Tools, Light Bulbs, Cleaning, Supplies NEWMAN ACE HARDWARE/JACT, 69-47-6300 $ 39.66 126394 6/5/2025 Batteries, Misc Tools, Light Bulbs, Cleaning, Supplies NEWMAN ACE HARDWARE/JACT, 60-50-6300 $ 6.61 126394 6/5/2025 Batteries, Misc Tools, Light Bulbs, Cleaning, Supplies NEWMAN ACE HARDWARE/JACT, 10-44-6300 $ 39.66 126394 6/5/2025 Batteries, Misc Tools, Light Bulbs, Cleaning, Supplies NEWMAN ACE HARDWARE/JACT, 10-07-6300 $ 30.82 126394 6/5/2025 Batteries, Misc Tools, Light Bulbs, Cleaning, Supplies NEWMAN ACE HARDWARE/JACT, 63-56-6300 $ 6.61 126394 6/5/2025 Batteries, Misc Tools, Light Bulbs, Cleaning, Supplies

AP Check Register
June 5, 2025 through June 17, 2025
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Vendor Fund-Dept-Acct Amount Check # Check date Description NEWMAN ACE HARDWARE/JACT, 10-33-6300 $ 39.66 126394 6/5/2025 Batteries, Misc Tools, Light Bulbs, Cleaning, Supplies NEWMAN ACE HARDWARE/JACT, 60-50-6300 $ 108.02 126394 6/5/2025 Batteries, Misc Tools, Light Bulbs, Cleaning, Supplies NEWMAN ACE HARDWARE/JACT, 10-44-6300 $ 32.35 126394 6/5/2025 Batteries, Misc Tools, Light Bulbs, Cleaning, Supplies NEWMAN ACE HARDWARE/JACT, 63-56-6300 $ 11.86 126394 6/5/2025 Batteries, Misc Tools, Light Bulbs, Cleaning, Supplies NEWMAN ACE HARDWARE/JACT, 10-07-6300 $ 15.08 126394 6/5/2025 Batteries, Misc Tools, Light Bulbs, Cleaning, Supplies NEWMAN ACE HARDWARE/JACT, 10-45-6300 $ 3.00 126394 6/5/2025 Batteries, Misc Tools, Light Bulbs, Cleaning, Supplies NEWMAN ACE HARDWARE/JACT, 10-44-6300 $ 18.33 126394 6/5/2025 Batteries, Misc Tools, Light Bulbs, Cleaning, Supplies NEWMAN ACE HARDWARE/JACT, 10-22-6300 $ 45.25 126394 6/5/2025 Batteries, Misc Tools, Light Bulbs, Cleaning, Supplies NEWMAN ACE HARDWARE/JACT, 10-44-6300 $ 16.17 126394 6/5/2025 Batteries, Misc Tools, Light Bulbs, Cleaning, Supplies NEWMAN ACE HARDWARE/JACT, 10-46-6300 $ 91.64 126394 6/5/2025 Batteries, Misc Tools, Light Bulbs, Cleaning, Supplies NEWMAN ACE HARDWARE/JACT, 10-46-6300 $ 139.16 126394 6/5/2025 Batteries, Misc Tools, Light Bulbs, Cleaning, Supplies NEWMAN ACE HARDWARE/JACT, 60-50-6300 $ 150.95 126394 6/5/2025 Batteries, Misc Tools, Light Bulbs, Cleaning, Supplies NEWMAN ACE HARDWARE/JACT, 10-44-6300 $ 8.62 126394 6/5/2025 Batteries, Misc Tools, Light Bulbs, Cleaning, Supplies NEWMAN ACE HARDWARE/JACT, 10-33-6300 $ 25.87 126394 6/5/2025 Batteries, Misc Tools, Light Bulbs, Cleaning, Supplies NEWMAN ACE HARDWARE/JACT, 10-07-6300 $ 8.61 126394 6/5/2025 Batteries, Misc Tools, Light Bulbs, Cleaning, Supplies NEWMAN ACE HARDWARE/JACT, 10-33-6300 $ 16.81 126394 6/5/2025 Batteries, Misc Tools, Light Bulbs, Cleaning, Supplies NEWMAN ACE HARDWARE/JACT, 10-22-6300 $ 36.42 126394 6/5/2025 Batteries, Misc Tools, Light Bulbs, Cleaning, Supplies NEWMAN ACE HARDWARE/JACT, 10-44-6300 $ 32.33 126394 6/5/2025 Batteries, Misc Tools, Light Bulbs, Cleaning, Supplies NEWMAN ACE HARDWARE/JACT, 10-22-6300 $ 115.91 126394 6/5/2025 Batteries, Misc Tools, Light Bulbs, Cleaning, Supplies NEWMAN ACE HARDWARE/JACT, 10-07-6300 $ 17.89 126394 6/5/2025 Batteries, Misc Tools, Light Bulbs, Cleaning, Supplies NEWMAN ACE HARDWARE/JACT, 10-07-6300 $ (8.20) 126394 6/5/2025 Batteries, Misc Tools, Light Bulbs, Cleaning, Supplies NEWMAN ACE HARDWARE/JACT, 10-44-6300 $ 11.86 126394 6/5/2025 Batteries, Misc Tools, Light Bulbs, Cleaning, Supplies $ 1,097.60 126394 Total
NICHOLS CONSULTING 10-14-6200 $ 3,300.00 126395 6/5/2025 State Mandated Cost Consulting Services $ 3,300.00 126395 Total
NORMAC, INC. 69-47-6300 $ 3,117.44 126396 6/5/2025 FC Rotors, PC Rotors, Nozzles $ 3,117.44 126396 Total
Nutrien Ag Solutions Inc 60-50-6300 $ 1,904.86 126442 6/17/2025 15 Gallons Amine Nutrien Ag Solutions Inc 60-50-6300 $ 10,932.46 126442 6/17/2025 238,700 Lbs Gypsum $ 12,837.32 126442 Total
Operating Engineers Public & Misc Employees 10-00-2260 $ 1,164.00 126397 6/5/2025 Health Insurance Premium/ July 2025 /Caetano $ 1,164.00 126397 Total
P G & E 10-22-6410 $ 1,454.91 126443 6/17/2025 Gas & Electric Use P G & E 10-07-6410 $ 2,751.06 126443 6/17/2025 Gas & Electric Use P G & E 10-45-6410 $ 233.33 126443 6/17/2025 Gas & Electric Use P G & E 69-47-6410 $ 4,890.64 126443 6/17/2025 Gas & Electric Use P G & E 10-46-6410 $ 440.26 126443 6/17/2025 Gas & Electric Use P G & E 60-50-6410 $ (3,303.89) 126443 6/17/2025 Gas & Electric Use P G & E 10-33-6410 $ 6,464.59 126443 6/17/2025 Gas & Electric Use

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Vendor Fund-Dept-Acct Amount Check # Check date Description P G & E 63-56-6410 $ 34,513.52 126443 6/17/2025 Gas & Electric Use P G & E 10-44-6410 $ 1,213.67 126443 6/17/2025 Gas & Electric Use $ 48,658.09 126443 Total
Pace Supply Corporation 63-56-6300 $ 2,413.21 126398 6/5/2025 Ford Pace Supply Corporation 63-56-6350 $ 5,780.07 126398 6/5/2025 Meters $ 8,193.28 126398 Total
PIERCE KENNETH MOORE & BEVERLY 63-00-2010 $ 45.02 126447 6/17/2025 Refund Check 012558-000, 1250 BARRINGTON AVE $ 45.02 126447 Total
Power Up Solutions LLC 10-00-5830 $ 299.33 126399 6/5/2025 Reimbursement for Payment on Permit #2024-234 $ 299.33 126399 Total
RALEY'S IN STORE CHARGE 10-14-6300 $ 2.05 126400 6/5/2025 City Hall Supplies RALEY'S IN STORE CHARGE 60-50-6300 $ 2.05 126400 6/5/2025 City Hall Supplies RALEY'S IN STORE CHARGE 63-56-6300 $ 2.04 126400 6/5/2025 City Hall Supplies RALEY'S IN STORE CHARGE 10-46-6300 $ 79.13 126400 6/5/2025 Corp Yard Supplies RALEY'S IN STORE CHARGE 10-22-6300 $ 60.33 126400 6/5/2025 Fire Department Supplies RALEY'S IN STORE CHARGE 10-14-6300 $ 2.67 126400 6/5/2025 City Hall Supplies RALEY'S IN STORE CHARGE 60-50-6300 $ 2.66 126400 6/5/2025 City Hall Supplies RALEY'S IN STORE CHARGE 63-56-6300 $ 2.66 126400 6/5/2025 City Hall Supplies $ 153.59 126400 Total
Renewable Fuels Inc 63-56-6225 $ 72.82 126401 6/5/2025 Quarterly Service Renewable Fuels Inc 10-44-6225 $ 291.26 126401 6/5/2025 Quarterly Service Renewable Fuels Inc 69-47-6225 $ 364.07 126401 6/5/2025 Quarterly Service Renewable Fuels Inc 60-50-6225 $ 72.82 126401 6/5/2025 Quarterly Service Renewable Fuels Inc 10-33-6225 $ 582.52 126401 6/5/2025 Quarterly Service Renewable Fuels Inc 10-21-6200 $ 72.82 126401 6/5/2025 Quarterly Service $ 1,456.31 126401 Total
Rick Engineering Company 17-36-7780 $ 4,842.01 126402 6/5/2025 Project C 18529-C00 Newman Design Prop 1 $ 4,842.01 126402 Total
Robert Half Inc 60-50-6200 $ 538.68 126383 6/5/2025 Temporary Account Clerk/ Real Robert Half Inc 63-56-6200 $ 538.68 126383 6/5/2025 Temporary Account Clerk/ Real Robert Half Inc 10-14-6200 $ 538.69 126383 6/5/2025 Temporary Account Clerk/ Real Robert Half Inc 60-50-6200 $ 538.20 126383 6/5/2025 Temporary Account Clerk/ Hurtado Robert Half Inc 10-14-6200 $ 538.20 126383 6/5/2025 Temporary Account Clerk/ Hurtado Robert Half Inc 63-56-6200 $ 538.20 126383 6/5/2025 Temporary Account Clerk/ Hurtado $ 3,230.65 126383 Total
Robert Half Inc 63-56-6200 $ 441.02 126439 6/17/2025 Temporary Account Clerk/ Hurtado Robert Half Inc 10-14-6200 $ 311.61 126439 6/17/2025 Temporary Account Clerk/ Real Robert Half Inc 60-50-6200 $ 441.03 126439 6/17/2025 Temporary Account Clerk/ Hurtado Robert Half Inc 63-56-6200 $ 311.60 126439 6/17/2025 Temporary Account Clerk/ Real

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Vendor Fund-Dept-Acct Amount Check # Check date Description Robert Half Inc 60-50-6200 $ 311.61 126439 6/17/2025 Temporary Account Clerk/ Real Robert Half Inc 10-14-6200 $ 441.03 126439 6/17/2025 Temporary Account Clerk/ Hurtado Robert Half Inc 60-50-6200 $ 458.45 126439 6/17/2025 Temporary Account Clerk/ Real Robert Half Inc 63-56-6200 $ 458.45 126439 6/17/2025 Temporary Account Clerk/ Real Robert Half Inc 10-14-6200 $ 358.80 126439 6/17/2025 Temporary Account Clerk/ Hurtado Robert Half Inc 60-50-6200 $ 358.80 126439 6/17/2025 Temporary Account Clerk/ Hurtado Robert Half Inc 10-14-6200 $ 458.46 126439 6/17/2025 Temporary Account Clerk/ Real Robert Half Inc 63-56-6200 $ 358.80 126439 6/17/2025 Temporary Account Clerk/ Hurtado Robert Half Inc 10-14-6200 $ 463.45 126439 6/17/2025 Temporary Account Clerk/ Hurtado Robert Half Inc 63-56-6200 $ 542.12 126439 6/17/2025 Temporary Account Clerk/ Real Robert Half Inc 60-50-6200 $ 463.45 126439 6/17/2025 Temporary Account Clerk/ Hurtado Robert Half Inc 60-50-6200 $ 542.12 126439 6/17/2025 Temporary Account Clerk/ Real Robert Half Inc 10-14-6200 $ 542.12 126439 6/17/2025 Temporary Account Clerk/ Real Robert Half Inc 63-56-6200 $ 463.45 126439 6/17/2025 Temporary Account Clerk/ Hurtado $ 7,726.37 126439 Total
Rolfe Construction, Inc 18-56-7771 $ 34,285.53 126403 6/5/2025 Jensen Rd Improvements $ 34,285.53 126403 Total
RRM DESIGN GROUP, INC. 17-44-7780 $ 1,728.00 126404 6/5/2025 Newman Nature Park $ 1,728.00 126404 Total
SAFE-T-LITE 10-33-6300 $ 84.51 126405 6/5/2025 Post Caps SAFE-T-LITE 60-50-6300 $ 2.63 126405 6/5/2025 Vests
SAFE-T-LITE 10-44-6300 $ 15.79 126405 6/5/2025 Vests
SAFE-T-LITE 63-56-6300 $ 2.63 126405 6/5/2025 Vests
SAFE-T-LITE 10-33-6300 $ 15.79 126405 6/5/2025 Vests
SAFE-T-LITE 69-47-6300 $ 15.78 126405 6/5/2025 Vests
SAFE-T-LITE 63-56-6300 $ 100.83 126405 6/5/2025 Hard Hats, Hard Cap $ 237.96 126405 Total
SHAPE INCORPORATED 60-50-6225 $ 11,867.92 126406 6/5/2025 Lift Station Pump Replacement $ 11,867.92 126406 Total
Solar Integrated Fund III 60-50-6410 $ 15,147.22 126444 6/17/2025 Solar Production Period 5-1-25 to 5-31-25 $ 15,147.22 126444 Total
SOLECON, INC 10-07-6200 $ 876.15 126445 6/17/2025 Service Call@ Teen Center $ 876.15 126445 Total
Soundscapes Electric Security & Audio Video 10-07-6200 $ 405.00 126407 6/5/2025 Service Call at City Hall $ 405.00 126407 Total
Springbrook Holding Company, LLC 63-56-6310 $ 485.00 126446 6/17/2025 Civic Pay Transaction Fee Springbrook Holding Company, LLC 60-50-6310 $ 485.00 126446 6/17/2025 Civic Pay Transaction Fee Springbrook Holding Company, LLC 10-14-6310 $ 485.00 126446 6/17/2025 Civic Pay Transaction Fee $ 1,455.00 126446 Total

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June 5, 2025 through June 17, 2025
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Vendor Fund-Dept-Acct Amount Check # Check date Description Stanislaus County Auditor-Controller 10-22-6615 $ 11,031.00 126409 6/5/2025 911 Fire Dispatch Services April-June 2025 $ 11,031.00 126409 Total
Stanislaus County Tax Collector 10-15-6680 $ 73.03 126408 6/5/2025 Assessment 1643 Main St $ 73.03 126408 Total
STANTEC CONSULTING SERVICE, Inc 61-55-7550 $ 1,427.50 126411 6/5/2025 Project# 184031755 Construction Management & Resident STANTEC CONSULTING SERVICE, Inc 17-50-7782 $ 657.00 126411 6/5/2025 Project# 184031755 Construction Management & Resident $ 2,084.50 126411 Total
STAPLES ADVANTAGE 63-56-6300 $ 13.90 126410 6/5/2025 Adhesive, Highlighters STAPLES ADVANTAGE 10-14-6300 $ 13.91 126410 6/5/2025 Adhesive, Highlighters STAPLES ADVANTAGE 60-50-6300 $ 13.91 126410 6/5/2025 Adhesive, Highlighters $ 41.72 126410 Total
SWRCB 64-00-2016 $ 236,300.00 126413 6/5/2025 Loan Repayment D1902028 $ 236,300.00 126413 Total
TEL STAR INSTRUMENTS, INC 60-50-6200 $ 1,635.00 126414 6/5/2025 Annual Flow & Chart Recorder Calibrations @ WWTP $ 1,635.00 126414 Total
UNIVAR USA, INC 63-56-6300 $ 1,479.43 126448 6/17/2025 260 Gallons of Sodium Hypoclorlte Delivered to Well #8 UNIVAR USA, INC 63-56-6300 $ 625.91 126448 6/17/2025 110 Gallons of Sodium Hypoclorlte Delivered to Well #6 UNIVAR USA, INC 63-56-6300 $ 804.75 126448 6/17/2025 145 Gallons of Sodium Hypoclorlte Delivered to Well #10 $ 2,910.09 126448 Total
USA BLUEBOOK 60-50-6225 $ 1,463.91 126449 6/17/2025 Probe, Cable $ 1,463.91 126449 Total
Vega Cynthia 10-45-6722 $ 70.00 126415 6/5/2025 Refund for Fit Kids Registration/ Calzada $ 70.00 126415 Total
Verizon Wireless 10-06-6420 $ 38.01 126416 6/5/2025 Mobile laptop access 4-19-25 to 5-18-25 Verizon Wireless 10-21-6420 $ 367.44 126416 6/5/2025 Mobile laptop access 4-19-25 to 5-18-25 Verizon Wireless 10-22-6615 $ 114.03 126416 6/5/2025 Mobile laptop access 4-19-25 to 5-18-25 Verizon Wireless 63-56-6420 $ 26.61 126416 6/5/2025 Mobile laptop access 4-19-25 to 5-18-25 $ 546.09 126416 Total
Westside Water Conditioning 10-14-6300 $ 33.84 126417 6/5/2025 Bottle Water Delivery 5-6-25 & 5-20-25 City Hall Westside Water Conditioning 10-21-6200 $ 112.45 126417 6/5/2025 Bottle Water Delivery 5-6-25 & 5-20-25/ PD Westside Water Conditioning 60-50-6300 $ 28.85 126417 6/5/2025 Bottle Water Delivery 5-20-25/ WWTP Westside Water Conditioning 63-56-6300 $ 33.83 126417 6/5/2025 Bottle Water Delivery 5-6-25 & 5-20-25 City Hall Westside Water Conditioning 10-22-6200 $ 57.70 126417 6/5/2025 Bottle Water Delivery 5-6-25 & 5-20-25/ FD Westside Water Conditioning 63-56-6300 $ 89.08 126417 6/5/2025 Bottle Water Delivery 5-6-25 & 5-20-25/ Corp Yard Westside Water Conditioning 60-50-6300 $ 89.07 126417 6/5/2025 Bottle Water Delivery 5-6-25 & 5-20-25/ Corp Yard Westside Water Conditioning 60-50-6300 $ 33.83 126417 6/5/2025 Bottle Water Delivery 5-6-25 & 5-20-25 City Hall $ 478.65 126417 Total
White Brenner, LLP 10-15-6200 $ 1,730.61 126418 6/5/2025 Professional Srvcs Rendered Through Apr 2025 HR White Brenner, LLP 10-15-6200 $ 2,054.10 126418 6/5/2025 Professional Srvcs Rendered Through Apr 2025 ,Labor & Employme

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Vendor Fund-Dept-Acct Amount Check # Check date Description White Brenner, LLP 10-15-6200 $ 68.47 126418 6/5/2025 Professional Srvcs Rendered Through Apr 2025 Real Estate White Brenner, LLP 63-56-6200 $ 308.12 126418 6/5/2025 Professional Srvcs Rendered Through Apr 2025 Cal Sport v De White Brenner, LLP 10-15-6200 $ 2,913.15 126418 6/5/2025 Through Apr 2025 General Municipal White Brenner, LLP 10-15-6200 $ 3,115.38 126418 6/5/2025 Professional Srvcs Rendered Through Apr 2025 Contracts $ 10,189.83 126418 Total
Witmer Public Safety Group, Inc 10-22-6300 $ 410.77 126419 6/5/2025 Wildland Boots $ 410.77 126419 Total
YANCEY LUMBER COMPANY 10-33-6300 $ 28.62 126420 6/5/2025 Dog Food/Misc Tools/Locks/light Bulbs YANCEY LUMBER COMPANY 63-56-6225 $ 16.01 126420 6/5/2025 Dog Food/Misc Tools/Locks/light Bulbs YANCEY LUMBER COMPANY 10-21-6307 $ 41.74 126420 6/5/2025 Dog Food/Misc Tools/Locks/light Bulbs YANCEY LUMBER COMPANY 10-33-6300 $ (16.18) 126420 6/5/2025 Dog Food/Misc Tools/Locks/light Bulbs YANCEY LUMBER COMPANY 60-50-6300 $ 0.63 126420 6/5/2025 Dog Food/Misc Tools/Locks/light Bulbs YANCEY LUMBER COMPANY 10-22-6300 $ 44.01 126420 6/5/2025 Dog Food/Misc Tools/Locks/light Bulbs YANCEY LUMBER COMPANY 10-46-6300 $ 45.63 126420 6/5/2025 Dog Food/Misc Tools/Locks/light Bulbs YANCEY LUMBER COMPANY 10-46-6300 $ 0.71 126420 6/5/2025 Dog Food/Misc Tools/Locks/light Bulbs YANCEY LUMBER COMPANY 69-47-6300 $ 14.00 126420 6/5/2025 Dog Food/Misc Tools/Locks/light Bulbs YANCEY LUMBER COMPANY 60-50-6300 $ 13.39 126420 6/5/2025 Dog Food/Misc Tools/Locks/light Bulbs YANCEY LUMBER COMPANY 10-07-6300 $ 48.06 126420 6/5/2025 Dog Food/Misc Tools/Locks/light Bulbs YANCEY LUMBER COMPANY 10-07-6300 $ 13.10 126420 6/5/2025 Dog Food/Misc Tools/Locks/light Bulbs YANCEY LUMBER COMPANY 69-47-6300 $ 22.73 126420 6/5/2025 Dog Food/Misc Tools/Locks/light Bulbs YANCEY LUMBER COMPANY 60-50-6300 $ 2.49 126420 6/5/2025 Dog Food/Misc Tools/Locks/light Bulbs YANCEY LUMBER COMPANY 63-56-6300 $ 0.63 126420 6/5/2025 Dog Food/Misc Tools/Locks/light Bulbs YANCEY LUMBER COMPANY 10-44-6300 $ 60.00 126420 6/5/2025 Dog Food/Misc Tools/Locks/light Bulbs YANCEY LUMBER COMPANY 63-56-6300 $ 2.49 126420 6/5/2025 Dog Food/Misc Tools/Locks/light Bulbs YANCEY LUMBER COMPANY 10-44-6300 $ 44.60 126420 6/5/2025 Dog Food/Misc Tools/Locks/light Bulbs YANCEY LUMBER COMPANY 63-56-6300 $ 3.78 126420 6/5/2025 Dog Food/Misc Tools/Locks/light Bulbs YANCEY LUMBER COMPANY 60-50-6300 $ 3.78 126420 6/5/2025 Dog Food/Misc Tools/Locks/light Bulbs YANCEY LUMBER COMPANY 10-33-6300 $ 15.20 126420 6/5/2025 Dog Food/Misc Tools/Locks/light Bulbs YANCEY LUMBER COMPANY 63-56-6300 $ 0.98 126420 6/5/2025 Dog Food/Misc Tools/Locks/light Bulbs YANCEY LUMBER COMPANY 10-33-6300 $ 9.74 126420 6/5/2025 Dog Food/Misc Tools/Locks/light Bulbs YANCEY LUMBER COMPANY 10-22-6300 $ 38.82 126420 6/5/2025 Dog Food/Misc Tools/Locks/light Bulbs YANCEY LUMBER COMPANY 10-33-6300 $ 23.30 126420 6/5/2025 Dog Food/Misc Tools/Locks/light Bulbs YANCEY LUMBER COMPANY 63-56-6300 $ 35.31 126420 6/5/2025 Dog Food/Misc Tools/Locks/light Bulbs YANCEY LUMBER COMPANY 60-50-6300 $ 1.74 126420 6/5/2025 Dog Food/Misc Tools/Locks/light Bulbs YANCEY LUMBER COMPANY 10-33-6300 $ 22.73 126420 6/5/2025 Dog Food/Misc Tools/Locks/light Bulbs YANCEY LUMBER COMPANY 60-50-6225 $ 16.00 126420 6/5/2025 Dog Food/Misc Tools/Locks/light Bulbs YANCEY LUMBER COMPANY 10-07-6300 $ 33.56 126420 6/5/2025 Dog Food/Misc Tools/Locks/light Bulbs YANCEY LUMBER COMPANY 10-44-6300 $ 3.79 126420 6/5/2025 Dog Food/Misc Tools/Locks/light Bulbs YANCEY LUMBER COMPANY 69-47-6300 $ 2.49 126420 6/5/2025 Dog Food/Misc Tools/Locks/light Bulbs

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June 5, 2025 through June 17, 2025
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Vendor Fund-Dept-Acct Amount Check # Check date Description YANCEY LUMBER COMPANY 10-33-6300 $ 4.65 126420 6/5/2025 Dog Food/Misc Tools/Locks/light Bulbs YANCEY LUMBER COMPANY 63-56-6300 $ 22.32 126420 6/5/2025 Dog Food/Misc Tools/Locks/light Bulbs YANCEY LUMBER COMPANY 69-47-6300 $ (16.18) 126420 6/5/2025 Dog Food/Misc Tools/Locks/light Bulbs YANCEY LUMBER COMPANY 60-50-6300 $ 111.64 126420 6/5/2025 Dog Food/Misc Tools/Locks/light Bulbs YANCEY LUMBER COMPANY 10-22-6300 $ 2.62 126420 6/5/2025 Dog Food/Misc Tools/Locks/light Bulbs YANCEY LUMBER COMPANY 10-46-6300 $ 4.65 126420 6/5/2025 Dog Food/Misc Tools/Locks/light Bulbs YANCEY LUMBER COMPANY 69-47-6300 $ 7.57 126420 6/5/2025 Dog Food/Misc Tools/Locks/light Bulbs YANCEY LUMBER COMPANY 10-33-6300 $ 3.78 126420 6/5/2025 Dog Food/Misc Tools/Locks/light Bulbs YANCEY LUMBER COMPANY 10-33-6300 $ 11.14 126420 6/5/2025 Dog Food/Misc Tools/Locks/light Bulbs YANCEY LUMBER COMPANY 60-50-6300 $ 12.62 126420 6/5/2025 Dog Food/Misc Tools/Locks/light Bulbs YANCEY LUMBER COMPANY 60-50-6300 $ (2.69) 126420 6/5/2025 Dog Food/Misc Tools/Locks/light Bulbs YANCEY LUMBER COMPANY 60-50-6300 $ 10.67 126420 6/5/2025 Dog Food/Misc Tools/Locks/light Bulbs YANCEY LUMBER COMPANY 69-47-6300 $ 3.79 126420 6/5/2025 Dog Food/Misc Tools/Locks/light Bulbs YANCEY LUMBER COMPANY 10-07-6300 $ 6.50 126420 6/5/2025 Dog Food/Misc Tools/Locks/light Bulbs YANCEY LUMBER COMPANY 10-07-6300 $ 24.75 126420 6/5/2025 Dog Food/Misc Tools/Locks/light Bulbs YANCEY LUMBER COMPANY 63-56-6300 $ (2.70) 126420 6/5/2025 Dog Food/Misc Tools/Locks/light Bulbs YANCEY LUMBER COMPANY 60-50-6300 $ 9.75 126420 6/5/2025 Dog Food/Misc Tools/Locks/light Bulbs YANCEY LUMBER COMPANY 63-56-6300 $ 283.87 126420 6/5/2025 Dog Food/Misc Tools/Locks/light Bulbs YANCEY LUMBER COMPANY 63-56-6300 $ 1.74 126420 6/5/2025 Dog Food/Misc Tools/Locks/light Bulbs YANCEY LUMBER COMPANY 10-07-6300 $ 28.42 126420 6/5/2025 Dog Food/Misc Tools/Locks/light Bulbs YANCEY LUMBER COMPANY 10-44-6300 $ 56.10 126420 6/5/2025 Dog Food/Misc Tools/Locks/light Bulbs YANCEY LUMBER COMPANY 60-50-6300 $ 5.04 126420 6/5/2025 Dog Food/Misc Tools/Locks/light Bulbs YANCEY LUMBER COMPANY 63-56-6300 $ 5.82 126420 6/5/2025 Dog Food/Misc Tools/Locks/light Bulbs YANCEY LUMBER COMPANY 10-07-6300 $ 46.50 126420 6/5/2025 Dog Food/Misc Tools/Locks/light Bulbs YANCEY LUMBER COMPANY 10-22-6300 $ 198.72 126420 6/5/2025 Dog Food/Misc Tools/Locks/light Bulbs YANCEY LUMBER COMPANY 63-56-6300 $ 20.29 126420 6/5/2025 Dog Food/Misc Tools/Locks/light Bulbs YANCEY LUMBER COMPANY 60-50-6300 $ 10.64 126420 6/5/2025 Dog Food/Misc Tools/Locks/light Bulbs YANCEY LUMBER COMPANY 63-56-6300 $ 9.70 126420 6/5/2025 Dog Food/Misc Tools/Locks/light Bulbs YANCEY LUMBER COMPANY 63-56-6300 $ 28.99 126420 6/5/2025 Dog Food/Misc Tools/Locks/light Bulbs YANCEY LUMBER COMPANY 10-44-6300 $ (16.18) 126420 6/5/2025 Dog Food/Misc Tools/Locks/light Bulbs YANCEY LUMBER COMPANY 10-46-6300 $ 7.35 126420 6/5/2025 Dog Food/Misc Tools/Locks/light Bulbs YANCEY LUMBER COMPANY 10-33-6300 $ 10.49 126420 6/5/2025 Dog Food/Misc Tools/Locks/light Bulbs YANCEY LUMBER COMPANY 63-56-6300 $ 4.65 126420 6/5/2025 Dog Food/Misc Tools/Locks/light Bulbs YANCEY LUMBER COMPANY 10-44-6300 $ 10.49 126420 6/5/2025 Dog Food/Misc Tools/Locks/light Bulbs YANCEY LUMBER COMPANY 10-22-6300 $ 1.64 126420 6/5/2025 Dog Food/Misc Tools/Locks/light Bulbs YANCEY LUMBER COMPANY 10-33-6300 $ 33.97 126420 6/5/2025 Dog Food/Misc Tools/Locks/light Bulbs YANCEY LUMBER COMPANY 60-50-6300 $ 13.59 126420 6/5/2025 Dog Food/Misc Tools/Locks/light Bulbs YANCEY LUMBER COMPANY 10-33-6300 $ 9.38 126420 6/5/2025 Dog Food/Misc Tools/Locks/light Bulbs YANCEY LUMBER COMPANY 60-50-6300 $ 54.64 126420 6/5/2025 Dog Food/Misc Tools/Locks/light Bulbs

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June 5, 2025 through June 17, 2025
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Vendor Fund-Dept-Acct Amount Check # Check date Description YANCEY LUMBER COMPANY 10-44-6300 $ 22.73 126420 6/5/2025 Dog Food/Misc Tools/Locks/light Bulbs YANCEY LUMBER COMPANY 69-47-6300 $ 10.49 126420 6/5/2025 Dog Food/Misc Tools/Locks/light Bulbs YANCEY LUMBER COMPANY 10-07-6300 $ 33.97 126420 6/5/2025 Dog Food/Misc Tools/Locks/light Bulbs YANCEY LUMBER COMPANY 63-56-6300 $ 346.47 126420 6/5/2025 Dog Food/Misc Tools/Locks/light Bulbs $ 2,048.27 126420 Total
$ 574,667.63 Grand Total

MINUTES

NEWMAN CITY COUNCIL
REGULAR MEETING JUNE 10, 2025
CITY COUNCIL CHAMBERS, 7:00 P.M., 938 FRESNO STREET
NOTICE: THIS MEETING WILL BE HELD IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE RALPH M. BROWN ACT (CALIFORNIA GOVERNMENT CODE SECTION 54950, ET SEQ.) AND THE FEDERAL AMERICANS WITH DISABILITIES ACT

1. Call To Order - Mayor Pro Tem Ball 7:00 P.M.

2. Pledge Of Allegiance.

3. Invocation – Council Member Pimentel.

4. Roll Call - PRESENT: Pimentel, Tomlinson, And Mayor Pro Tem Ball.

ABSENT: Harden And Mayor Graham.

5. Declaration Of Conflicts Of Interest – None.

6. Ceremonial Matters - None.

7. Items from the Public - Non-Agenda Items - None.

Justin Farkas, District Representative For Assemblymember Juan Alanis, Provided A Brief Update On The Assemblymember’s Recent Activities And Related Bills.

8. Consent Calendar
a. Waive All Readings Of Ordinances And Resolutions Except By Title. b. Approval Of Warrants.
c. Approval Of Minutes Of The May 27, 2025 Meeting.
d. Adopt Resolution No. 2025-20, Accepting The Jensen Road Improvements As Complete, Authorizing The City Clerk To Record A Notice Of Completion With Stanislaus County, And Authorizing The City Manager To Make Final Payment Of Retention Funds To Rolfe Construction Inc. 35 Days After The Notice Of Completion Has Been Recorded.

ACTION: On A Motion By Tomlinson, Seconded By Pimentel, The Consent Calendar Was Approved By The Following Vote: AYES: Tomlinson, Pimentel, And Mayor Pro Tem Ball; NOES: None; ABSENT: Harden And Mayor Graham; NOT PARTICIPATING: None.

9. Public Hearings.
a. Adopt Resolution No. 2025-21, Declaring The Existence Of A Public Nuisance Under Ordinance No. 95-4.

Mayor Pro Tem Ball Opened The Public Hearing At 7:10 P.M.

Council Member Pimentel Asked When The Resident Began Cleaning The Property.

Community Liaison Mendoza Explained The Abatement Process And Timeline. Mendoza Noted That She Would Give The Property Owner An Additional Thirty Days To Clean Up The Property, But Explained That If He Didn’t Comply, She Would Proceed With The Abatement Process.

There Being No Further Public Comment, Mayor Pro Tem Ball Closed The Public Hearing At 7:12 P.M.

ACTION: On A Motion By Tomlinson, Seconded By Pimentel, Resolution No. 2025-21, A Resolution Declaring The Existence Of A Public Nuisance Under Ordinance No. 95-4, Was Adopted By The Following Vote: AYES: Tomlinson, Pimentel, And Mayor Pro Tem Ball; NOES: None; ABSENT:

Harden And Mayor Graham; NOT PARTICIPATING: None.

10. Regular Business
a. Approve Fiscal Year 2025-2026 Annual Budget As Presented In The Preliminary Budget Document.

I. Adopt Resolution No. 2025-22, Establishing Fiscal Year 2025-2026 GANN Appropriations Limit.

ACTION: On A Motion By Tomlinson, Seconded By Pimentel, Resolution No. 2025-22, A Resolution Establishing Fiscal Year 2025-2026 GANN Appropriations Limit Was Adopted, By The Following Roll Call Vote: AYES: Tomlinson, Pimentel, And Mayor Pro Tem Ball; NOES: None; ABSENT: Harden And Mayor Graham; NOT PARTICIPATING: None.

II. Adopt Resolution No. 2025-23, Adopting The Budget For Fiscal Year 2025-2026.

Finance Director Humphries Presented And Reviewed The 2025-2026 Budget. Humphries Reviewed General Fund Projections, Revenues, Special Revenue Funds, Enterprise Funds, And Capital Project Funds.

ACTION: On A Motion By Pimentel, Seconded By Tomlinson, Resolution No. 2025-23, A Resolution Adopting The Budget For Fiscal Year 2025-2026 Was Adopted, By The Following Roll Call Vote:

AYES: Tomlinson, Pimentel, And Mayor Pro Tem Ball; NOES: None; ABSENT: Harden And Mayor Graham; NOT PARTICIPATING: None.
b. Adopt Resolution No. 2025-24, Accepting A Bid And Awarding The Contract To American Pavement Systems, Inc. For The 2024 Slurry Seals Project And Authorizing The City Manager To Execute The Agreement.

ACTION: On A Motion By Pimentel, Seconded By Tomlinson, Resolution No. 2025-24, Accepting A Bid And Awarding The Contract To American Pavement Systems, Inc. For The 2024 Slurry Seals Project And Authorizing The City Manager To Execute The Agreement, Was Adopted By The Following Roll Call Vote: AYES: Tomlinson, Pimentel, And Mayor Pro Tem Ball; NOES: None; ABSENT: Harden And Mayor Graham; NOT PARTICIPATING: None. c. Adopt Resolution No. 2025-25, Adopting A List Of Projects Funded By SB 1, The Road Repair And Accountability Act Of 2017, For Fiscal Year 2025-2026.

ACTION: On A Motion By Tomlinson, Seconded By Pimentel, Resolution No. 2025-25, Adopting A List Of Projects Funded By SB 1, The Road Repair And Accountability Act Of 2017, For Fiscal Year 2025-2026 Was Adopted, By The Following Roll Call Vote: AYES: Tomlinson, Pimentel, And Mayor Pro Tem Ball; NOES: None; ABSENT: Harden And Mayor Graham; NOT PARTICIPATING: None. d. Second Reading And Adoption Of Ordinance No 2025-01, Amending Title 5, Zoning And Accompanying Zoning Maps Of The City Of Newman In Compliance With Program 1.9 Of The 6th Cycle 2023-2031 Housing Element, And Authorize Staff To Publish A Summary Of Said Ordinance.

ACTION: On A Motion By Tomlinson, Seconded By Pimentel, Ordinance No. 2025-01, An Ordinance Amending Title 5, Zoning And Accompanying Zoning Maps Of The City Of Newman In Compliance With Program 1.9 Of The 6th Cycle 2023-2031 Housing Element Was Adopted And Staff Was Authorized To Publish A Summary Of Said Ordinance, By The Following Vote: AYES: Tomlinson, Pimentel, And Mayor Pro Tem Ball; NOES: None; ABSENT: Harden And Mayor Graham; NOT PARTICIPATING: None.

11. Items From District Five Stanislaus County Supervisor – None.

12. Items From The City Manager And Staff.

City Manager Michael Holland Informed The Council That The Foster Farms Community Funding Request Did Not Receive Congressional Funding Again This Year. Holland Stated That He Would Prepare A Request For Proposals In The Next Thirty Days To Develop Said Site. He Explained That The Goal Was To Build A Mixed-Use Building On The Main Street Site That Would Extend From Down Merced Street To Inyo Avenue And Include Ground Floor Commercial With Second Floor Residential Units. Holland Pointed Out That The Public Works Staff Had Been Working With StanCOG To Secure Funding To Extend Our Main Street Improvements Up To Stanislaus Street. He Noted That He Would Be Presenting The Implementation Of Housing Element Program 1.2 At The Next Council Meeting As Required By The State. Holland Noted That The Next Planning Commission Meeting Was Cancelled Due To A Lack Of Items.

Recreation Director Community Liaison Mendoza Reminded The Council That The Downtown Market Events Were Taking Place On Friday Evenings In The Month Of June From 4 P.M. To 8 P.M.

Mendoza Pointed Out That The Youth Soccer Registration Period Would Be Ending Soon. She Mentioned That The Next Community Movie Night Would Be Saturday, June 21st, At Sherman Park, And Noted That The Event Was Free To The Community, That There Would Be A Snack Bar, And That The Movie Would Start At Dusk.

Sergeant Williams Announced The Police Department Was Hiring Police Officers And Recruits And Encouraged Anyone Interested To Apply At City Hall.

Finance Director Humphries Informed The Council That There Had Been Changes Made To The City’s Online Bill System. Humphries Noted That There Was Now An Automated Bill Pay System And Indicated That The Express Bill Pay App Was Available For Download In Google Play And Apple’s App Store.

Public Works Director Spankowski Reported That The Jensen Road Project Had Been Completed And Presented Pictures Of The Completed Project. Spankowski Stated That The Public Works Department Was Currently Working On A New Safety Action Plan.

13. Items From City Council Members.

Council Member Pimentel Reported That She Attended The Westside Theatre Board Meeting And Mentioned That The Board Had Appointed Three New Board Members, As Dave And Ferris Larson Were Retiring. Council Member Pimentel Mentioned That She Had Recently Attended The Newman’s Stanislaus County Library Grand Re-Opening With Her Granddaughter And Noted That The Facility Was ADA Compliant. She Encouraged Residents To Visit The Newly Renovated Library.

Mayor Pro Tem Ball Expressed The Council’s Gratitude To City Staff For All Of Their Hard Work On The Budget And Noted That The Shelter Had Dogs Available For Adoption.

14. Adjournment.

ACTION: On A Motion By Tomlinson, Seconded By Pimentel, And Unanimously Carried, The Meeting Was Adjourned At 7:47 P.M.

Honorable Mayor and Members
of the Newman City Council
Agenda Item: 8.d.

City Council Meeting
of June 24, 2025

APPROVE A REGIONAL SOLID WASTE DISPOSAL PLAN MEMORANDUM OF

UNDERSTANDING BETWEEN THE CITY OF NEWMAN AND STANISLAUS COUNTY, AND AUTHORIZE THE MAYOR TO EXECUTE THE MEMORANDUM OF UNDERSTANDING.

RECOMMENDATION:

It is recommended that the Newman City Council adopt Resolution No. 2025-, approving a Regional Solid Waste Disposal Plan Memorandum of Understanding Between the City of Newman and Stanislaus County, and authorizing the Mayor to execute the Memorandum of Understanding.

BACKGROUND:

The Integrated Waste Management Act of 1989 ("AB 939") mandates local jurisdictions to divert at least 50% of their waste from landfills. AB 939 established a framework for solid waste planning, solid waste facility and landfill compliance, resource conservation and waste management operations. Ongoing diversion goals and program requirements are implemented through a reporting system subject overseen by the California Integrated Waste Management Board.

In 1994, Stanislaus County and the cities of Ceres, Hughson, Newman, Oakdale, Patterson, Riverbank, Turlock and Waterford entered into a Memorandum of Understanding regarding the use of funds to achieve the waste reduction and diversion goals specified in AB-939 (the "AB-939 MOU").

Under the AB-939 MOU, the County agreed to prepare the initial planning documents and ongoing reporting requirements to the Board. The revenues to fund the AB-939 and Household Hazardous Waste services provided by the County is proposed to be derived, in part, from tipping fees collected from the Fink Road Landfill. In 1999, the County and the City of Newman entered into Amendment 1 of the AB939 MOU to provide for payment of the City's share of the costs for services provided by the County pursuant to AB-939.

The County and the cities of Ceres, Hughson, Newman, Oakdale, Patterson, Riverbank, Turlock and Waterford formed the Stanislaus County Regional Solid Waste Planning Agency ("Regional Agency") through a Joint Powers Agreement entered on June 19, 2001. The Board approved the formation of the Regional Agency on July 9, 2002. The purpose of the Regional Agency JPA was to allow the participating cities to share diversion credits and to prepare a planning document for the entire region.

On or about June 30, 2015, the Cities comprising of the Regional Agency entered into agreements establishing a Regional Solid Waste Disposal Plan, which provides for the delivery of acceptable solid waste to the Waste-to-Energy Facility and the Fink Road Landfill, and which agreements are set to expire on June 30, 2025.

On December 2, 2024, the Waste-to-Energy Facility ceased operations, resulting in the need for the Fink Road Landfill to receive an increased portion of the countywide acceptable solid waste.

ANALYSIS:

The County initiated discussion with the Regional Agency cities over the past year to work toward the goal of sustaining a regional solid waste partnership that would direct the disposal of the majority of waste generated locally to the Fink Road Landfill. Through these discussions, the County has proposed a new Regional Solid Waste Disposal Plan Memorandum of Understanding between the City of Newman and Stanislaus County ("Agreement") to replace the last ten (10) year MOU expiring on June 30, 2025.

The purpose of the Agreement is for members of the Regional Agency to implement a regional solid waste disposal plan to support the continued operations of the Fink Road Landfill ("Landfill") by ensuring sufficient solid waste is delivered to the facility, and to provide regional AB 939 and Household Hazardous Waste services. The Agreement includes a ten (10) year commitment from the City to guarantee delivery of a portion of its solid waste to the Landfill, and a ten (10) year schedule of tipping fees to be paid to the County.

Agenda Item: 8.d.

The major elements of the Regional Solid Waste Disposal Plan Memorandum of Understanding are as follows:
(1) Term- July 1, 2025 to June 30, 2035.

Extension - Additional five years if mutually agreeable.

Termination - 90 days notice required.

Force Majeure - Allows either City of County to cancel agreement due to future changes in law that affects landfill operations or landfill diversion requirements. (2) Guaranteed Delivery of Solid Waste - City shall deliver to the Landfill no less than 90% of its total monthly Acceptable Solid Waste.
(3) Total Disposal Rate
Fink Road Landfill Tip Fee: $39.14 per ton.

Household Hazardous Waste Program Fee: $2.45 per ton.

AB-989 Program Fees: $1.79 per ton.
( 4) The Total Disposal Rate will be adjusted annually, effective July 1 of each year, with a 5% cap.

FISCAL IMPACT:

The Agreement will have a minimal financial impact on the City's rates. A method for addressing an increase in tipping fees is incorporated into the City's existing franchise agreements for solid waste disposal services.

CONCLUSION:

City Staff recommends approval of the Solid Waste Disposal Plan MOU. City staff has determined that the Agreement provides an expedient method for AB-939 compliance by continuing to allow the County to perform all AB-939 reporting, outreach and disposal services. The Agreement also establishes a total disposal rate and an annual adjustment cap.

ATTACHMENTS:

1. Resolution No. 2025-, Approving a Regional Solid Waste Disposal Plan Memorandum of Understanding between the City of Newman and Stanislaus County.

2. Regional Solid Waste Disposal Plan Memorandum of Understanding between the City of Newman and Stanislaus County
Director of Public Works

REVIEWED/CONCUR
Michael Holland
City Manager
RESOLUTION NO. 2025-

A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF NEWMAN APPROVING A

REGIONAL SOLID WASTE DISPOSAL PLAN MEMORANDUM OF UNDERSTANDING

BETWEEN THE CITY OF NEWMAN AND STANISLAUS COUNTY, AND AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO EXECUTE THE MEMORANDUM OF UNDERSTANDING.

WHEREAS, pursuant to Public Resources Code section 40976 the County and the Cities of Ceres, Hughson, Newman, Oakdale, Patterson, Riverbank, Turlock and Waterford entered into a Memorandum of Understanding, dated August 26, 1994, regarding the use and distribution of AB-939 funds to achieve the waste reduction and diversion goals specified in AB- 939 (the "AB-939 MOU"); and WHEREAS, on or about December 30, 1999, the County and the above Cities entered into Amendment No. 1 of the AB-939 MOU to provide for payment of the Cities' proportional share of the costs for services provided by the County pursuant to AB-939; and WHEREAS, on August 1, 2001, the City of Riverbank, and on March 29, 2012, the City of Waterford, each executed Amendment No. 2 to the AB-939 MOU, establishing each City's obligation to pay their proportional share of the costs for services provided by the County pursuant to AB-939; and WHEREAS, revenues to fund the AB-939 and Household Hazardous Waste services provided by the County is proposed to be derived, in part, from tipping fees collected from the Fink Road Landfill; and
WHEREAS, the County, together with the Cities of Ceres, Hughson, Newman, Oakdale, Patterson, Riverbank, Turlock and Waterford formed the Stanislaus County Regional Solid Waste Planning Agency (hereinafter referred to as "Regional Agency") by entering into a Joint Powers Agreement on June 19, 200 1, and the formation of the Regional Agency was approved by the California Integrated Waste Management Board on July 9, 2002; and
WHEREAS, the Regional Agency was formed to enable participating entities to share diversion credits and to prepare a single, unified planning document for the entire region; and WHEREAS, on or about June 30, 2015, the Cities comprising of the Regional Agency entered into agreements establishing a Regional Solid Waste Disposal Plan, which provides for the delivery of acceptable solid waste to the Waste-to-Energy Facility and the Fink Road Landfill, and which agreements are set to expire on June 30, 2025; and
WHEREAS, on December 2, 2024, the Waste-to-Energy Facility ceased operations, resulting in the need for the Fink Road Landfill to receive an increased portion of the countywide acceptable solid waste; and
WHEREAS, the purpose of this Agreement is to enable members of the Regional Agency to implement a Regional Solid Waste Disposal Plan (the "Plan") that supports the continued operation of the Fink Road Landfill (hereinafter referred to as "Landfill") by ensuring the delivery of sufficient solid waste to the facility to maintain their economic viability, and to provide regional AB 939 and Household Hazardous Waste services; and
WHEREAS, the Plan, as set forth in this Agreement and the exhibits incorporated herein, includes a ten ( 10) year commitment from the Regional Agency Cities to guarantee the delivery of a portion of their solid waste to the Landfill; and
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the City Council of the City of Newman approves a Regional Solid Waste Disposal Plan Memorandum Of Understanding between the City Of Newman and Stanislaus County, and authorizes the Mayor to execute the Memorandum of Understanding The foregoing resolution was introduced at a regular meeting of the City Council of the City of Newman held on the 24th, day of June, 2025 by Council Member , who moved its adoption, which motion was duly seconded and it was upon roll call carried and the resolution adopted by the following roll call vote:

AYES:

NOES:

ABSENT:

ABSTAIN:

ATTEST:

Mike Maier,
City Clerk of the City of Newman,
County of Stanislaus, State of California
APPROVED:

Casey Graham,
Mayor of the City of Newman,
County of Stanislaus, State of California

REGIONAL SOLID WASTE DISPOSAL PLAN

MEMORANDUM OF UNDERSTANDING BETWEEN THE

CITY OF NEWMAN AND STANISLAUS COUNTY
This Regional Solid Waste Disposal Plan Memorandum of Understanding (the "Agreement") is made and entered into by and between the County of Stanislaus, ("County") and the City of Newman ("City") on , 2025. City and County may herein be referred to individually as a "Party" and collectively as the "Parties". There are no other parties to this agreement.

RECITALS
WHEREAS, pursuant to Public Resources Code section 40976 the County and the Cities of Ceres, Hughson, Newman, Oakdale, Patterson, Riverbank, Turlock and Waterford entered into a Memorandum of Understanding, dated August 26, 1994, regarding the use and distribution of AB-939 funds to achieve the waste reduction and diversion goals specified in AB939 (the "AB-939 MOU"); WHEREAS, on or about December 30, 1999, the County and the above Cities entered into Amendment No. 1 of the AB-939 MOU to provide for payment of the Cities' proportional share of the costs for services provided by the County pursuant to AB-939; WHEREAS, on August 1, 2001, the City of Riverbank, and on March 29, 2012, the City of Waterford, each executed Amendment No. 2 to the AB-939 MOU, establishing each City's obligation to pay their proportional share of the costs for services provided by the County pursuant to AB939; WHEREAS, revenues to fund the AB-939 and Household Hazardous Waste services provided by the County is proposed to be derived, in part, from tipping fees collected from the Fink Road Landfill;
WHEREAS, the County, together with the Cities of Ceres, Hughson, Newman, Oakdale, Patterson, Riverbank, Turlock and Waterford formed the Stanislaus County Regional Solid Waste Planning Agency (hereinafter referred to as "Regional Agency") by entering into a Joint Powers Agreement on June 19, 2001, and the formation of the Regional Agency was approved by the California Integrated Waste Management Board on July 9, 2002.

WHEREAS, the Regional Agency was formed to enable participating entities to share diversion credits and to prepare a single, unified planning document for the entire region; WHEREAS, on or about June 30, 2015, the Cities comprising of the Regional Agency entered into agreements establishing a Regional Solid Waste Disposal Plan, which provides for the delivery of acceptable solid waste to the Waste-to-Energy Facility and the Fink Road Landfill, and which agreements are set to expire on June 30, 2025.

WHEREAS, on December 2, 2024, the Waste-to-Energy Facility ceased operations, resulting in the need for the Fink Road Landfill to receive an increased portion of the countywide acceptable solid waste.

WHEREAS, the purpose of this Agreement is to enable members of the Regional 1 Solid Waste Delivery MOU City of Newman
Agency to implement a Regional Solid Waste Disposal Plan (the "Plan") that supports the continued operation of the Fink Road Landfill (hereinafter referred to as "Landfill") by ensuring the delivery of sufficient solid waste to the facility to maintain their economic viability, and to provide regional AB 939 and Household Hazardous Waste services; WHEREAS, the Plan, as set forth in this Agreement and the exhibits incorporated herein, includes a ten (10) year commitment from the Regional Agency Cities to guarantee the delivery of a portion of their solid waste to the Landfill; and NOW, THEREFORE, in consideration of the mutual promises, covenants, terms and conditions hereinafter contained, the Parties hereby agree as follows:

AGREEMENT

1. lncorooration by Reference. The foregoing Recitals are hereby incorporated into and made a part of this Agreement by this reference. Schedule 1 is attached hereto and incorporat~d herein by this reference and made fully a part of this Agreement.

2. Term. The term of this Agreement ("Term") shall begin on July 01, 2025 (the "Effective Date") and end June 30, 2035 (the "Termination Date"). In the fifth (5th) year of this Agreement, either Party may initiate a reevaluation of the tip fee and/or program fees associated with this Agreement, by providing written notice to the other Party no later than January 1, 2030. Upon such notice, the Parties agree to meet and confer in good faith to amend or renegotiate this Agreement for the purpose of adjusting the Total Disposal Rate based on actual and anticipated future costs.

Term Extension and Termination: If mutually agreed upon by both Parties, this Agreement may be extended up for an additional period of five (5) years. Either Party may opt not to renew by providing written notice of nonrenewal to the other Party no later than ninety (90) days prior to the Agreement's termination date. Add it i o n a 11 y, e ither Party may terminate this Agreement by providing 180 days prior written notice to the other Party.

3. City's Guaranteed Deliverv of Solid Waste to Fink Road Landfill. a. The Cities shall annually deliver to the Fink Road Landfill no less than the committed percentage of their Acceptable Solid Waste, as set forth in Schedule

1. b. "Acceptable Solid Waste" means solid waste as defined in California Public Resources Code, Division 30, Part 1, Chapter 2, Section 40191. Acceptable Solid Waste possess the general characteristics of waste collected and disposed of as part of the normal solid waste collection services in the contracting Cities.

This includes, but is not limited to: all putrescible and nonputrescible solid, semisolid, and liquid wastes, such as garbage, trash, refuse, rubbish, ashes, industrial wastes, demolition, and construction wastes. For the purposes of this Agreement, Acceptable Solid Waste expressly excludes hazardous waste, radioactive waste, medical waste, appliances, tires, sewage sludge, recyclable 2 Solid Waste Delivery MOU City of Newman
materials, organic materials, and any other materials requiring separate handling or disposal under State law.

4. Tipping Fees.
a. Franchise Hauler Payment Obligation: For the Term of this Agreement, each City's franchise hauler shall be responsible for the payment of the Total Disposal Rate as set forth in Schedule 1.
b. "Total Disposal Rate" means the sum of the tip fee normally charged at the Fink Road Landfill, in addition to any applicable program fees for Household Hazardous Waste and AB 939 related programs.

Tip fee + Household Hazardous Waste fee + AB 939 fee = I otal Disposal Rate c. Base Year Rates. The following rates shall apply to all tons of Acceptable Solid Waste delivered to the Fink Road Landfill during the base year of this Agreement.
i. Tip Fee: $39.14 per ton.
ii. Household Hazardous Waste Program Fee: $2.45 per ton. iii. AB-939 Program Fees: $1.79 per ton.
d. Annual Adjustment of Total Disposal Rate. The Total Disposal Rate will be adjusted annually, effective July 1 of each year, to reflect the average annual percentage change in the "Consumer Price Index, Urban Wage Earners and Clerical Workers, All Items, West - Size Class B/C, (December 1996 = 100, not seasonally adjusted - Series ID CWURN400SAO)", as published by the Bureau of Labor Statistics. The adjustment shall be based on the 12-month period beginning April 1 and ending March 31 each year immediately preceding the adjustment date. The rate may be adjusted upward or downward accordingly. e. Annual Adjustment Cap. Notwithstanding the foregoing, any annual adjust to the Total Disposal Rate shall not exceed five percent (5%) per annum without express written agreement from both Parties.
f. At least sixty (60) days prior to July 1 of each year, the County shall provide written notice to the Cities of the CPI-based adjustment to the Total Disposal Rate to take effect on July 1, along with the corresponding calculations supporting the adjustment.
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5. County's Obligations. The County agrees to provide and maintain the following programs and services for each contracted City:
i. All AB 939 Program Services as required by law, including but not limited to:

Preparation and submittal of all required State diversion reporting and tracking; ii. Countywide public education and/or outreach;
iii. Administration of the Recycling Market Development Zone; iv. Application for and administration of regional grants, including those for used oil recycling, beverage container recycling, used tire recycling, and tire enforcement;
v. Serve as staff to the Local Task Force on Solid Waste and Regional Solid Waste Planning Agency (Regional Agency);
vi. Monitor proposed so!id waste legislative and regulatory changes; and vii. Administration of the County's Food Processing By-Product Program. b. Household Hazardous Waste (HHW) Programs, including but not limited to:

6. Default
i. Conducting a minimum of two (2) mobile HHW collection events annually for each Regional Agency City, with the exception of Ceres ii. Provide access to the permanent Household Hazardous Waste Facility for the collection of e-waste, used oil, oil filters, paints, pesticides, batteries, sharps, medications, and other miscellaneous household chemicals from Countywide residents;
iii. Provide access to the permanent Household Hazardous Waste Facility for the collection of hazardous waste generated by qualified and approved Conditionally Exempt Small Quantity Generators' Countywide; and
iv. Countywide public education and/or outreach.
a. Cura In the event that either Party fails to perform any obligation pursuant to the terms and conditions of this Agreement, the non-breaching Party shall provide the breaching Party with written notice specifying the nature of the nonperformance. The breaching Party shall have thirty (30) days from the date of such notice to cure the non-performance. If the breach is not cured within that period, the non-breaching Party may pursue any and all legal or equitable remedies available under this Agreement and applicable law. 4 Solid Waste Delivery MOU City of Newman
b. Failure to give Notice. Failure to give, or delay in giving, Notice of Default shall not constitute a waiver of any obligation, requirement, or covenant required to be performed hereunder. Except as otherwise expressly provided in this Agreement, any failure or delay by either Party in asserting any rights and remedies as to any breach shall not operate as a waiver of any breach or of any such rights or remedies. Delay by either Party in asserting any of its rights and remedies shall not deprive such Party of the right to institute and maintain any action or proceeding which it may deem appropriate to protect, assert or enforce any such rights or remedies.
c. Waiver of Default. Waiver of any default by either Party to this Agreement shall not be deemed to be waiver of any subsequent default. Waiver or breach of any provision of this Agreement shall not be deemed to be a waiver of any other or subsequent breach, and shall not be construed to be a modification of the terms of this Agreement unless this Agreement is modified as provided below.

7. Attorney Fees. In the event that a Party commences litigation to enforce the performance of this Agreement, the prevailing Party shall be entitled to recover its reasonable costs of litigation, including court costs, expert witness fees, and reasonable attorney's fees.

8. Severability. In the event that any provision of this Agreement or application thereof is found to be invalid, illegal, or unenforceable in any respect by a court of competent jurisdiction of if found in contravention of any federal, state, or county statute, ordinance, or regulation, the remaining provisions shall remain in full force and effect. The Parties agree to negotiate in good faith amend, modify, or supplement this Agreement or take such other appropriate actions as necessary to reflect their original intent as closely as possible and to ensure the continued enforceability of the Agreement to the fullest extent permitted by law.

9. Necessarv Acts. The Parties hereby authorize their respective officers and employees to do all things reasonably necessary to accomplish the purposes of this Agreement.

10. Entire Agreement. This Agreement supersedes any and all other agreements, either oral or in writing, between any of the Parties herein with respect to the subject matter hereof and contains all the agreements between the parties with respect to such matter. Each Party acknowledges that no representations, inducements, promises or agreements, oral or otherwise, have been made by any Party, or anyone acting on behalf of any Party, which are not embodied herein, and that no other agreement, statement or promise not contained in this Agreement shall be valid or binding. 11 . Amendment. This Agreement may be modified, amended, or otherwise changed only by the mutual written consent of the Parties. Any such modification must be in writing, executed by both the City and the County with the same formalities as this Agreement, and attached hereto to maintain continuity. No oral agreement or directive, whether from or between either Party or their representatives, shall operate to amend or alter the terms of this Agreement.
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12. Duplicate Counteroarts. This Agreement may be executed in any number of counterparts, and each such counterpart, executed telecopy, fax or photocopy shall be deemed to be an original instrument, but all of which together shall constitute one and the same Agreement.

13. Legal Requirements. The Parties shall comply with all applicable federal, state, and local laws, ordinances, regulations, and requirements in the performance of their respective obligations in performance under this Agreement.

14. Force Majeure. Except as otherwise expressly provided in this Agreement, if the performance of any act required to be performed by either County or City is prevented or delayed or made impracticable by reason of any act of God, strike, lockout, labor trouble, inability to secure materials, Change in Law or regulations, or any other cause (except financial inability) not the fault of the Party required to perform the act, the time for performance of the act will either be extended for a period equivalent to the period of delay or performance of the act may be excused.
a. "Change in Law" as used herein means the enactment, promulgation, amendment or official interpretation or reinterpretation by any order, decision or judgment of any federal, state or local court, administrative agency or governmental body after the Effective Date of (i) any federal statute or regulation not enacted, promulgated, amended, interpreted or reinterpreted on or before the Effective Date, as applicable, or (ii) any state, County or City statute, ordinance, or regulation that was not so enacted, promulgated, amended, interpreted or reinterpreted on or before the Effective Date, as applicable, or establishes requirements making the ownership, operation or maintenance of the Landfill more burdensome than the most stringent requirements (iii) in effect as of the Effective Date, (iv) agreed to in any applications of the County for official permits, licenses, or approvals, or (v) contained in any official permits, licenses, or approvals with respect to the Landfill obtained as of the Effective Date; provided that a lawful change in federal, State, County, City, or any other tax law shall not be a Change in Law.
b. In the event of a change in federal, state, or local law, regulation, or regulatory interpretation that materially affects operations of the Fink Road Landfill, the Parties agree to meet and confer in good faith to amend or renegotiate this Agreement as necessary to effectuate the original intent and purpose of this Agreement, as stated above.
c. If there is a Change in Law that materially affects the requirements for the Cities regarding the reuse, recycling, composting or any other form of diversion of solid waste from disposal, including, but not limited to an increase in the percentage of solid waste required to be diverted, as well as changes to applicable diversion credits, the Parties hereto agree to act in good faith to amend or renegotiate this Agreement.
d. The Party whose performance under this Agreement is materially affected by a Change in Law pursuant to this Section shall provide written notice to the other Party within thirty (30) calendar days of becoming aware of the conditions 6 Solid Waste Delivery MOU City of Newman
impacting performance. Such notice shall describe the nature of the Change in Law and the manner in which it materially affects the Party's ability to perform under this Agreement.

Upon receiving notice pursuant to this Section, the Parties will have one hundred eighty (180) days to renegotiate this Agreement. If the Parties do not agree that a Change in Law materially affects performance of this Agreement pursuant to this Section, then either Party may request binding mediation, to be paid equally by both Parties, to determine whether the Change in Law is material. Either Party may terminate the Agreement upon three ( 3 ) days written notice if it is determined that a material Change in Law has occurred, and the Parties do not renegotiate the Agreement within one hundred eighty (180) days.

15. Venue. The laws of the State of California shall apply to the construction and enforcement of this Agreement. Any action at law, suit in equity, or judicial proceedings for the enforcement of this Agreement or any provision hereto shall be in the Superior Court of Stanislaus County.

16. Notices. All notices permitted or required by this Agreement or by law to be served on or given to either Party hereto by the other Party, shall be in writing and shall be effective when personally delivered to the Party to whom it is directed, or in lieu of personal service, when deposited in the United States mail addressed as follows, or any other address designated by the Party:

To: County of Stanislaus:

Department of Environmental Resources
3800 Cornucopia Way, Suite C
Modesto, CA 95358
Attn: Robert Kostlivy
To: City of Newman:

Michael Holland, City Manager
City Manager's Office
PO Box 787
Newman, CA 95360

17. Indemnification.
a. County shall indemnify, defend and hold harmless the Cities, their officers, board members, employees and agents, from any and all claims, damages, losses, liabilities, judgments, expenses, and costs arising out of, or resulting from the negligent acts, omissions, or willful misconduct of the County arising out of its performance of the programs and services described in paragraph 5 of this Agreement. above.
b. Cities shall indemnify, defend and hold harmless the County, its officers, board members, employees and agents, from any and all claims, damages, losses, liabilities, judgments, expenses, and costs arising out of, or resulting from the negligent acts, omissions, or willful misconduct of the Cities arising out of and/or 7 Solid Waste Delivery MOU City of Newman
relating to their performance under this Agreement.

18. Insurance. The Parties shall maintain their own liability insurance coverage, against any claim of civil liability arising out of the performance of this MOU, and provide appropriate evidence of such coverage of the other Party upon request.

19. Construction. Headings or captions to the provisions of this Agreement are solely for the convenience of the Parties, are not part of this Agreement, and shall not be used to interpret or determine the validity of this Agreement. Any ambiguity in this Agreement shall not be construed against the drafter, but rather the terms and provisions hereof shall be given a reasonable interpretation as if both Parties had in fact drafted this Agreement.

20. Authorized Signature. The individual signing this Agreement ("Signatory") represents and warrants that he or she is duly authorized and has legal capacity to execute this Agreement. Signatory represents and warrants that the execution and delivery of the Agreement and the performance of Consultant's obligations hereunder has been duly authorized, and that the Agreement is a valid and legal agreement binding on Consultant and enforceable in accordance with its terms.

21. Counterparts and Electronic Signatures. This Agreement may be executed in any number of counterparts, each of which shall be deemed to be an original, and all of which shall constitute but one and the same instrument. Each Party agrees that this Agreement and any other documents to be delivered in connection herewith may be digitally or electronically signed, and that any digital or electronic signatures (including PDF or facsimile) appearing on this Agreement or such other documents are the same as handwritten signatures for the purposes of validity, enforceability, and admissibility.

Signatures on Following Page
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COUNTY OF STANISLAUS
By: _____________ _
Matthew W. Condit
Chairman
Date Signed: _____ _
ATTEST:

Elizabeth King,
Clerk of the Board of Supervisors
Of the County of Stanislaus, State of California
By:~~~-----------~ Title

APPROVED AS TO CONTENT
Department of Environmental Resources
By:--------------
Robert Kostlivy
Director

APPROVED AS TO FORM
Thomas E. Boze, County Counsel
By: ______________ ~
Name
Deputy County Counsel
[SEE NEXT PAGE FOR REMAINING SIGNATURES]
9 Solid Waste Delivery MOU City of Newman

CITY OF NEWMAN
By: ______________ _
Casey Graham,
Mayor of the City of Newman
Date Signed: _____ _
ATTEST:

Mike Maier
City Clerk of the City of Newman
APPROVED AS TO FORM:

CITY ATTORNEY
By:~~~~~~~~~~~~~~
Nubia Goldstein
City Attorney
Solid Waste Delivery MOU
10 City of Newman
SCHEDULE 1
soup WASTE TONNAGE GUARANTEE

CITY GUARANTEED PERCENTAGE
1 CERES 90%
HUGHSON 90%
NEWMAN 90%
OAKDALE 90%
PATTERSON 90%
RIVERBANK 90%
TURLOCK 90%
WATERFORD 90%
TOTAL QISpOSAL RATES lper tool~
Ejscal Year Ejnk Road Landfill
2025/2026 $43.38
(1) Percentage of total Acceptable Solid Waste under the City's jurisdictional authority.
(2) Total Disposal Rate to be adjusted annually, effective July 1 each year, by agreed upon CPI. Consumer Price Index, Urban Wage Earners and Clerical Workers, All Items, West - Size Class B/C, (December 1996 = 100, not seasonally adjusted - Series ID CWURN400SAO)
11 Solid Waste Delivery MOU City of Newman
City of Newman
City Manager's Office
Memorandum
Date: June 18, 2025
To: City Council __ ,, (
From: Michael E. Holl~nd ~
Agenda Item: 8.e.

Subject: Item No. 8.e. Approve the Memorandum of Understanding between Valley Water Collaborative and Groundwater Sustainability Agencies in the Delta Mendota Sub basin and authorize the City Manager to sign on behalf of the City of Newman Groundwater Sustainability Agency.

The State has determined that the Delta-Mendota Subbasin ("Subbasin") is a critically overdrafted subbasin.

Although the 23 Groundwater Sustainability Agencies (GSAs) in the Subbasin timely submitted six coordinated Groundwater Sustainability Plans ("GSPs"), and subsequently six revised GSPs, in March 2023, the California Department of Water Resources determined the GSPs were inadequate and directed that the Sub basin fall under the purview of the State Water Resources Control Board ("SWRCB") to determine whether or not to place the Subbasin on probation. Since that time, the GSAs in the Subbasin prepared one GSP for the entire Subbasin. That GSP was finalized in July 2024 and adopted by all GSAs by fall 2024.

During the process of preparing the single GSP, the GSAs in the Subbasin have been working with SWRCB staff to address their remaining concerns regarding the GSP.

The SWRCB staff identified four issues with the single GSP. First, when notices of water level or water quality exceedances go out to well owners within an area of an impacted representative monitoring well, the SWRCB staff wanted the Sub basin GSAs to provide a list of resources to those well owners. In response, the Sub basin prepared a notice with a list of resources for the well owners and a process for providing that notice. Second, the SWRCB staff wanted the Sub basin GSAs to reduce the response time for replacement water under the domestic well mitigation program to 48 hours. In response, the GSAs revised the Well Mitigation Plan to reduce the response time to 48 hours. Third, the SWRCB staff asked that the GSAs formalize coordination efforts referenced in the GSP and Well Mitigation Plan, especially with respect to water quality. In response, the Subbasin worked with the Valley Water Collaborative ("VWC") to develop a memorandum of understanding ("MOU") to formalize the relationship between the GSAs and VWC. The intent of this MOU is to show how the parties will work together when there is a need to test a well for constituents of concern. Additionally, VWC acknowledges that the GSAs have a Well Mitigation Plan to address investigating, interim supplies, and potential mitigation, when necessary, but that when possible, the GSAs will work with VWC to utilize the existing resources that they have as part of their mission under CV - Salts. This MOU does not change the existing Well Mitigation Plan adopted by the Sub basin GSAs as part of the single GSP.

Finally, the remaining issue from SWRCB staff is regarding direct water quality mitigation in the Well Mitigation Plan. The GSAs are still working with SWRCB staff on this issue, given the legacy water quality issues in the Subbasin.

The Subbasin Coordination Committee recommended that all GSAs adopt the Memorandum of Understanding with VWC in an effort to work to remedy any SWRCB staff concerns regarding the Subbasin's ability to coordinate with other existing agencies. Staff concurs with the Committee and recommends that the Council approve this Memorandum of Understanding with Valley Water Collaborative and authorize the City Manager to sign on behalf of the City of Newman Groundwater Sustainability Agency.

Attachments:

1. Memorandum of Understanding

MEMORANDUM OF UNDERSTANDING BETWEEN VALLEY WATER COLLABORATIVE AND

GROUNDWATER SUSTAINABILITY AGENCIES IN THE DELTA MENDOTA SUBBASIN

RECITALS
WHEREAS, the Valley Water Collaborative (VWC) is a nonprofit public benefit corporation created to maintain and improve the quality of life within the Modesto, Turlock, Delta-Mendota, Eastern San Joaquin, Merced, Madera and Yolo groundwater basins/subbasins (collectively referred to as "Region") located within the Central Valley by providing groundwater testing and free drinking water to residents in the Region who are impacted by nitrate contamination; WHEREAS, the VWC also seeks to improve the quality of life in the Region by identifying longterm drinking water needs for those in the Region that are impacted by nitrate contamination; WHEREAS, starting on or about May 8, 2021, the VWC began implementing an Early Action Plan for the Modesto and Turlock sub basins, which advertises widely across the sub basins of the VWC's willingness to test domestic wells for nitrate, and if the well exceeds the nitrate drinking water standard of 10 mg/L, then the VWC will provide alternative drinking water supplies; WHEREAS, starting on or about January 1, 2022, the VWC began testing domestic wells in the Modesto and Turlock subbasins for additional contaminants and providing drinking water subject to the terms of an agreement between VWC and the State Water Resources Control Board to administer a Safe and Affordable Funding for Equity and Resilience (SAFER) grant to assist private domestic well owners;
WHEREAS, starting on or about February 28, 2025, VWC expanded its efforts to also implement Early Action Plans in the Delta-Mendota, Eastern San Joaquin, Merced, Madera and Yolo groundwater basins/subbasins and expanded implementation of the SAFER grant to these additional basins/subbasins;
WHEREAS, the VWC's Early Action Plan efforts in the Delta-Mendota, Eastern San Joaquin, Merced, Madera and Yolo groundwater basins/subbasins offer free domestic well testing to measure nitrate and other contaminant levels in such wells and offers to provide replacement water to those whose wells that exceed the state's primary maximum contaminant levels for the constituents tested;
WHEREAS, under the VWC's administrative umbrella there exists a Delta-Mendota Subbasin Advisory Committee;
WHEREAS, in the Delta-Mendota Subbasin, there are 23 individual Groundwater Sustainability Agencies1 formed under and pursuant to the provisions of the Sustainable Groundwater 1 The 23 GSAs include the following agencies: Aliso Water District GSA, Central Delta-Mendota GSA, City of Dos Palos GSA, City of Firebaugh GSA, City of Gustine GSA, City of Los Banos GSA, City of Mendota GSA, City of Newman 3661443v8 I 21603.ooos 1
Management Act (SGMA) (Wat. Code, § 10720 et seq.) that are required to prepare and implement a Groundwater Sustainability Plan that meets the requirements of SGMA; WHEREAS, the individual GSAs have worked cooperatively to prepare a single GSP that covers the entirety of the Delta-Mendota Subbasin;
WHEREAS, the single GSP finalized in 2024 addresses deficiencies identified by the California Department of Water Resources (DWR) in March of 2023 for the Delta-Mendota Subbasin; WHEREAS, DWR's determination of inadequacy resulted in transferring primary jurisdiction for review of the single GSP to the State Water Board;
WHEREAS, the 23 GSAs have a shared interest to satisfy the requirements of SGMA and the State Water Board's potentially alleged deficiencies regarding GSP implementation; WHEREAS, the parties acknowledge and understand that there. are legacy groundwater quality issues in the Delta Mendota Subbasin, which already exist and occur independent of the actions of the VWC, the 23 GSAs and implementation of the single GSP or the Management Zone Implementation Plan;
WHEREAS, as part of GSP implementation, the 23 GSAs desire to mitigate the effects that may be felt by domestic water users whose wells are negatively impacted as a result of groundwater levels dropping due to groundwater management in the Delta Mendota Subbasin; WHEREAS, the 23 GSAs have agreed to implement the Delta-Mendota Subbasin Domestic Well Mitigation Policy; and
WHEREAS, the VWC's Delta-Mendota Advisory Committee and the 23 GSAs desire to coordinate efforts related to testing groundwater quality in domestic wells and for providing replacement water as determined necessary and appropriate.

NOW, THEREFORE, the VWC and the 23 GSAs agree as follows:

AGREEMENT TERMS

1. VWC and the 23 GSAs agree to work collaboratively to avoid duplication of efforts in their respective administration of their programs, including but not limited to: 1) compilation and assessment of groundwater data; 2) groundwater monitoring; 3) testing domestic wells for GSA, City of Patterson GSA, County of Madera-3 GSA, DM-11 GSA, Farmers Water District GSA, Fresno County Management Area A GSA, Fresno County Management Area B GSA, Grassland GSA, Merced County Delta-Mendota GSA, Northwestern Delta-Mendota GSA, Oro Loma Water District GSA, Patterson Irrigation District GSA, San Joaquin River Exchange Contractors GSA, Turner Island Water District-2 GSA, West Stanislaus Irrigation District GSA 1, and Widren Water District GSA.
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drinking water constituents of concern; 4) mitigating dry wells; and, 5) providing replacement drinking water.

2. The VWC and the 23 GSAs agree that it is in their mutual interest to ensure that all residents in the Delta-Mendota Subbasin have access to an adequate supply of safe and affordable drinking water.

3. VWC agrees, consistent with its Early Action Plan for the Delta-Mendota Subbasin as approved by the Central Valley Regional Water Quality Control Board's (Central Valley Water Board) Executive Officer on February 25, 2025, to conduct outreach to residents within the Delta-Mendota Subbasin to offer free domestic well testing for nitrate and other contaminants and will provide replacement water to residents if the domestic well exceeds the primary contaminate level for nitrate, and may provide replacement water to residents based on eligibility if the domestic well exceeds primary drinking water standards for other contaminants but not nitrate.

4. VWC agrees that as part of its Early Action Plan outreach efforts, VWC will provide residents throughout the Delta-Mendota Subbasin with information regarding the 23 GSAs DeltaMendota Subbasin Domestic Well Mitigation Policy as long as such information is provided to the VWC for dissemination.

5. The 23 GSAs agree to identify a single point of contact for the VWC for cooperation and collaboration associated with its Domestic Well Mitigation Policy.

6. VWC agrees that if VWC, during the normal course of implementing its Early Action Plan in the Delta-Mendota Subbasin, encounters a dry well that may be eligible for mitigation under the 23 GSAs Delta-Mendota Subbasin Domestic Well Mitigation Policy, VWC will notify the contact person identified by the 23 GSAs of the dry well and will provide the resident with referral information from the 23 GSAs of the resident's options for seeking mitigation under the Delta-Mendota Subbasin Domestic Well Mitigation Policy.

7. The 23 GSAs agree that if a domestic well is eligible for mitigation pursuant to their Domestic Well Mitigation Policy, the 23 GSAs, in accordance with their Domestic Well Mitigation Policy, will take all reasonable efforts to install a replacement well that is perforated at a level where groundwater meets primary drinking water standards if installation of a replacement well is the chosen mitigation measure.

8. The 23 GSAs agree that if a replacement well is provided through the Domestic Well Mitigation Policy, the GSAs will test water from the well to determine if it exceeds drinking water standards. If the well exceeds the nitrate drinking water standard, the identified single point of contact will work with the VWC to ensure that replacement water is provided to the residents that rely on the well in question.
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9. The VWC and the 23 GSAs agree that it is their intent to develop a future agreement, or amendments to this agreement, whereby the 23 GSAs may contribute annually to the VWC to provide funding to the VWC to cover costs incurred specifically within the Delta-Mendota Subbasin for well testing and replacement water that may be associated with implementation of the single GSP for the Delta-Mendota Subbasin.

10. The 23 GSAs agree to provide the VWC with groundwater well data and information compiled by the GSAs to assist the VWC in its development of a Preliminary Management Zone Implementation Plan, and future plans as appropriate and applicable.

11. The VWC and the 23 GSAs agree to work collaboratively in the development of their monitoring well networks to ensure that there are not duplicative monitoring efforts and to share monitoring results of wells monitored so that each program enhances the other's well monitoring program rather than duplicating such programs.

IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the VWC and the 23 GSAs have executed this Memorandum of Understanding as of the Effective Date.

ALISO WATER DISTRICT GSA
Print Name: ------------ Print Title: ------------

CENTRAL DELTA-MENDOTA GSA
Print Name: ------------ Print Title: ------------

CITY OF DOS PALOS GSA
Print Name: ------------ Print Title:------------

CITY OF FIREBAUGH GSA
Print Name: ------------ Print Title: ------------
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CITY OF GUSTINE GSA
Print Name: ----------- Print Title: ----------~
Dated: _________ _ CITY OF LOS BANOS GSA
Print Name: ----------- Print Title:------------
Dated: CITY OF MENDOTA GSA ----------
Print Name: ----------- Print Title:------------
Dated: CITY OF NEWMAN GSA ----------
Print Name: ----------- Print Title:------------
Dated: CITY OF PATTERSON GSA ----------
Print Name: ----------- Print Title: ------------
Dated: COUNTY OF MADERA-3 GSA ----------
Print Name: __________ _
Print Title: ------------
Dated: COUNTY OF MERCED DELTA-MENDOTA GSA ----------
Print Name: ----------- Print Title: ------------
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Dated: _________ _
Dated: ----------
Dated: ----------
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OM II GSA
Print Name: ----------- Print Title:-----------

FARMERS WATER DISTRICT GSA
Print Name: ----------- Print Title: ------------

FRESNO COUNTY MANAGEMENT AREA A GSA
Print Name: ----------~
Print Title: ___________ _

FRESNO COUNTY MANAGEMENT AREA B GSA
Print Name:-----------
Print Title: ------------

GRASSLAND GSA
Print Name: ----------- Print Title: ------------
6 NORTHWESTERN DELTA-MENDOTA GSA

STANISLAUS COUNTY
Print Name: __________ _
Print Title: -----------

APPROVED AS TO FORM

MERCED COUNTY
Print Name: __________ _
Print Title: -----------

APPROVED AS TO FORM
By: _________ _
Dated: ORO LOMA WATER DISTRICT GSA ----------
Print Name: ----------- Print Title: -----------
Dated: PATTERSON IRRIGATION DISTRICT GSA ----------
Print Name: __________ _
Print Title: -----------
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Dated: ----------
Dated: ----------
Dated: ---------~
Dated: ---------~
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SAN JOAQUIN RIVER EXCHANGE CONTRACTORS

WATER AUTHORITY GSA
Print Name: ----------- Print Title: __________ _
TURNER ISLAND WATER DISTRICT-2 GSA
Print Name:-----------
Print Title: -----------
WEST STANISLAUS IRRIGATION DISTRICT GSA 1
Print Name: ----------- Print Title: __________ _

WIDREN WATER DISTRICT GSA
Print Name: ----------- Print Title: -----------
8 Honorable Mayor and Members
of the Newman City Council
Agenda Item: 9.a.

City Council Meeting
of June 24, 2025 ·

ADOPT A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF NEWMAN, CALIFORNIA,

CONFIRMING THE ASSESSMENT AND ORDERING THE LEVY FOR THE LIGHTING AND LANDSCAPE MAINTENANCE DISTRICT FOR FISCAL YEAR 2025/26
RECOMMENDATION:

1. Conduct Public Hearing

2. Adopt Resolution No. 2025-, confirming the assessment and ordering the levy for the Lighting and Landscape Maintenance District for the fiscal year commencing July 1, 2025 and ending June 30, 2026.

BACKGROUND:

Pursuant to the Landscape and Lighting Act of 1972 (the Act), the City of Newman has a total of 15 zones within the Lighting and Landscape Maintenance District (District) in various locations throughout the City. These zones represent the general nature, location and extent of improvements to be maintained, with an estimate of the costs to maintain and service the improvements. Improvements provided within the District include, but are not limited to, the operation, maintenance, and servicing of all public landscaping improvements consisting of trimming and pruning, weed abatement, sidewalks, plant materials, pathways, irrigation systems, lighting systems, storm drainage systems, and graffiti removal.

The provisions of the Act provide for the levy and collection of assessments by the County of Stanislaus for the City of Newman to pay for the maintenance and services of all improvements and facilities related hereto, the City Council has retained NBS for the purpose of assisting with the proposed assessments and to prepare and file an Annual Report for the District with the City Clerk.

ANALYSIS:

As required by the Act, a resolution Initiating Proceedings for The Levy and Collection of Assessments and ordering the preparation of an Annual Engineer's Report for the Lighting and Landscape Maintenance District for Fiscal Year 2025126 was adopted at the April 22, 2025 City Council Meeting. At the May 27, 2025 City Council Meeting, the annual report was approved and the City Council's resolution of intent to levy and collect assessments for the Lighting and landscape Maintenance District for Fiscal Year 2025/26 was adopted and the date to conduct a Public Hearing was scheduled. The Notice of Public Hearing was published.

With the adoption of this resolution the City Council resolves:

1. Confirmation of Assessment: The Council hereby confirms the assessment as is described in full detail in the Annual Report on file with the Clerk.

2. Levy of Assessment: Pursuant to Section 22631 of the Act, the adoption of this resolution shall constitute the levy of an assessment for fiscal year commencing July 1, 2025 and ending June 30, 2026.

3. Ordering of the Levy: The Council hereby orders NBS to prepare and submit the levy of assessments to Stanislaus County for placement on the Fiscal Year 2025/26 secured property tax roll.

FISCAL IMPACT:

Authorizes collection of assessments in the amount of $429,560.50 for Fiscal Year 2025126. This is an increase over the previous year by 2.7%; which percentage is based on the CPI-U for the San Francisco-Oakland-Hayward, CA area year ending February.

CONCLUSION:

Staffs recommendation, pursuant to the Landscape and Lighting Act of 1972, adopt Resolution 2025-, confirming the assessment in the Annual Report, levy the assessment for Fiscal Year 2025126, and order NBS to prepare and submit the levy of assessments to Stanislaus County for placement on the Fiscal Year 2025/26 secured property tax roll.

Agenda Item: 9 .a.

ATTACHMENTS:

1. Resolution No. 2025- , confirming the assessment and ordering the levy for the lighting and landscape maintenance district for fiscal year 2025-2026.

Respectfully Submitted,
{,w!ls ~t-S Lewis Humphries
Director of Finance
REVIEWED/CONCUR:

Michael E. Holland
City Manager
RESOLUTION NO. 2025-

A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF NEWMAN, CALIFORNIA,

CONFIRMING THE ASSESSMENT AND ORDERING THE LEVY FOR THE LIGHTING AND LANDSCAPE MAINTENANCE DISTRICT FOR FISCAL YEAR 2025/26 WHEREAS, the City Council of the City of Newman (the "City Council") 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 Lighting and Landscape Maintenance District (the "District"); and WHEREAS, the City Council has retained NBS for the purpose of assisting with the annual levy of the District, and to prepare and file an Annual Report for the District with the City Clerk in accordance with the requirements of the Act; and
WHEREAS, the City Council has, by previously resolution, declared its intention to hold a Public Hearing concerning the levy and collection of assessments within the District; and WHEREAS, notice of such Public Hearing was duly given in accordance with Section 22626 of the Act; and
WHEREAS, the City Council has conducted such Public Hearing and considered all objections to the assessment.

NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the City Council of the City of Newman DOES HEREBY RESOLVE as follows:

1. Confirmation of Assessment and Diagram: The City Council hereby confirms the assessment and the diagram as is described in full detail in the Annual Report on file with the Clerk.

2. Levy of Assessment: Pursuant to Section 22631 of the Act, the adoption of this resolution shall constitute the levy of an assessment for fiscal year commencing July 1, 2025 and ending June 30, 2026.

3. Ordering of the Levy: The City Council hereby orders NBS to prepare and submit the levy of assessments to Stanislaus County for placement on the Fiscal Year 2025/26 secured property tax roll.

The foregoing resolution was introduced at a regular meeting of the City Council held on the 24th day of June, 2025 by Council Member , who moved its adoption which motion duly seconded and was upon roll call carried and the resolution adopted by the following vote:

AYES:

NOES:

ABSENT:

ABSTAIN:

ATTEST:

Mike Maier,
City Clerk of the City of Newman,
County of Stanislaus, State of California
APPROVED:

Casey Graham,
Mayor of the City of Newman,
County of Stanislaus, State of California
Honorable Mayor and Members
of the Newman City Council
Agenda Item: 9. b.

City Council Meeting
of June 24, 2025

APPROVE AMENDMENTS TO NEWMAN ZONING CODE AS REQUIRED BY PROGRAM 1.2 OF THE 6rn CYCLE HOUSING ELEMENT
RECOMMENDATION:

1. Hold Public Hearing

2. Introduce Ordinance Amendment No. 2025- , amending Title 5, Zoning, of the Municipal Code to implement Program 1.2 of the 6th Cycle 2023-2031 Housing Element Update.

BACKGROUND:

CA Government Code Title 7, Division 1, Chapter 3, Article 10.6 [65580 - 65589.11] regulates the use and requirements of housing elements in California. The state law requires jurisdictions to update their General Plan Housing Element every eight years. State law further requires the current update for jurisdictions in the Stanislaus Council of Governments (StanCOG) region to comply by December 31, 2023.

On September 19, 2024, the Planning Commission held a public hearing to allow the public to provide comments on both the mitigated negative declaration and the 6th Cycle Housing Element Update. The Commission received one comment indicating support for lower housing/rent pricing. After closing the public hearing, the Commission voted to recommend that the Council adopt the mitigated negative declaration and approve General Plan Amendment No. 24-01 - 6th Cycle Housing Element.

On October 22, 2024, the Council held a public hearing on the 6th Cycle Housing Element Update. Upon the conclusion of the public hearing, the Council voted to adopt Resolution No. 2024-36 approving General Plan Amendment #24-01, repealing the 2015-2023 Housing Element and adopting the 2023-2031 Housing Element of the General Plan in compliance with State Housing Element Law.

On April 17, 2025, the Planning Commission opened a public hearing regarding the implementation of Program 1.2 of the 6th Cycle Housing Element Update. The Commission continued the Public Hearing to May 7th, to allow staff time to gather additional information regarding program 1.2. After closing the public hearing on May 8th, the Planning Commission voted to recommend that the Council approve the ordinance amendments to Title 5, Zoning, of the Municipal Code in order to implement Program 1.2 of the Housing Element Update.

ANALYSIS:

Program 1.2 of the 6th Cycle Housing Element requires the City to make Municipal Code amendments by June 2025. The amendments consist of General Amendments to the Zoning Code and Permit Zoning for a Variety of Housing Types According to State Law, which are outlined in Attachment 2.

The proposed changes are intended to reduce local regulations and simplify the process and standards governing the development of various residential housing types. Examples include establishing a minimum density of 20 dwelling units to the acre in R-3 zoning district, permit upper-story residential uses in all commercial zoning districts by right, permit single-room occupancies by right in in all mixed-use and R-3 Districts, permit supportive and transitional housing in all zones allowing residential uses, and develop a procedure for approving Low-Barrier Navigation Centers.

ENVIRONMENT AL:

Pursuant to the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) and the City of Newman Environmental Quality Guidelines, it has been determined that this project has already met environmental review requirements through the adoption of a Mitigated Negative Declaration for the 6th Cycle Housing Element.

FISCAL IMPACT:

Neutral.

Agenda Item: 9. b.

CONCLUSION:

Generally speaking, the State is compelling the requirements of Program 1.2 of the Housing Element Update in an effort to streamline the process and ease the development requirements for a variety of housing types. Many of these standards have been recently codified into State Law. The proposed Code amendments are necessary to comply with Program 1.2 and remain in good standing with the State regarding our 2023-2031 Housing Element Update. Therefore, staff recommends that the Council conduct a Public Hearing on the matter. After closing the public hearing, staff recommends that the Council introduce Ordinance 2025- , amending Title 5, Zoning, of the Municipal Code to implement Program 1.2 of the 6th Cycle 2023-2031 Housing Element Update.

ATTACHMENT:

1. Ordinance Amendment No. 2025 - amending Title 5, Zoning, of the Municipal Code to implement Program

1.2 of the 6th Cycle 2023-2031 Housing Element Update

2. Copy of Housing Element Program 1.2 of the 6th Cycle 2023-2031 Housing Element Update.

Respectfully submitted,
-.....

Michael E. Holland
City Manager
ORDINANCE NO. 2025-
AN ORDINANCE AMENDING TITLE 5, ZONING, OF THE MUNICIPAL CODE TO IMPLEMENT PROGRAM 1.2 OF THE 6rn CYCLE 2023-2031 HOUSING ELEMENT UPDATE WHEREAS, State Housing Element Law (Government Code Sections 65580 et seq.) requires that the City of Newman City Council adopt a Housing Element for the eight-year period 2023-2031 to accommodate the City of Newman's regional housing need allocation (RHNA) of 1,048 housing units, comprised of 197 very low-income units, 136 low-income units, 218 moderate-income units, and 497 above moderate-income units; and
WHEREAS, to comply with State Housing Element Law, the City of Newman prepared the 6th Cycle 2023-2031 Housing Element in compliance with State Housing Element Law and identified sites that can accommodate housing units meeting the City's RHNA; and WHEREAS, on October 22, 2024, the City Council held a duly noticed public hearing to receive public testimony regarding the proposed Housing Element update and initial study/Mitigation Negative Declaration, including the associated Mitigation Monitoring and Reporting Program, including, without limitation, the information provided to the City Council by City staff and through public testimony; and WHEREAS, on October 22, 2024, the City Council of the City of Newman adopted Resolution NO. 2024 -35 adopting a Mitigated Negative Declaration and associated Mitigation Monitoring and Reporting Program for the 6TH Cycle 2023-2031 Housing Element Update; and WHEREAS, on October 22, 2024, the City Council of the City of Newman adopted Resolution NO. 2024 - 36 adopting the 2023-2031 Housing Element of the General Plan in compliance with State Housing Law; and
WHEREAS, Program 1.2 of the 2023-2031 Housing Element Update requires the City to adopt General Amendments to the Zoning Code (Title 5, Zoning) and to Permit Zoning for a variety of housing types according to State law; and
WHEREAS, it has been determined that the proposed changes have been adequately analyzed within the adopted Mitigated Negative Declaration and associated Mitigation Monitoring and Reporting Program for the 6TH Cycle 2023-2031 Housing Element Update and therefore no additional environmental review is necessary; and,
WHEREAS, after conducting a duly noticed Public Hearing on at the June 24th City Council Meeting, the attached Ordinance was introduced by a majority vote of the City Council, and

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

Section 1.

All of the recitals set forth above are held to be true and correct and by this reference are hereby incorporated herein as findings.

Section 2.

Title 5 Zoning, Section 5.01.070 Definitions, be amended by adding and modifying the following definitions:
"Emergency shelter" means_temporary_housing with minimal supportive servicesfor persons experiencing homelessness, which_that is limited to occupancy of up to six (6) months or less_Sy-a homeless person, and is operated by a government agency or private non-profit organization.

Emergency shelters may be in the form of dormitory or congregate housing, or individual shelters.

Operations may be seasonal or year-round and client services may be offered, including but not limited to, counseling, medical evaluation, and job/life skills training in addition to food, and showers.

Emergency shelters shall include interim housing interventions including but not limited to a navigation center, bridge housing, and respite or recuperative care. No individual or household may be denied housing and shelter because of inability to pay.
"Low barrier navigation center" means a Housing First, low barrier, service focused shelter to move people into permanent housing that provides temporary living facilities while case managers connect individuals experiencing homelessness to income, public benefits, health services, shelter, and housing.
"Single room occupancy" means a facility providing six or more dwelling units where each unit has a minimum floor area of one hundred fifty (15 0) square feet and a maximum floor area of four hundred (400) square feet. These dwelling units may have kitchen or bathroom facilities and shall be offered on a monthly basis or longer.

Section 3.

Title 5 Zoning, Section 5.03.020 Permitted uses, be amended to read as follows:

5.03.020 Permitted uses.

Unless otherwise governed by this title, the following uses shall be permitted in R-1 Single-Family Residential Districts:

A. Residential, single-family detached.

B. Fenced or enclosed swimming pools for either individual or family use on an exclusive noncommercial basis; provided, that no swimming pool shall be located within a utility easement.

C. Accessory structures and uses located on the same site with a permitted use, if constructed concurrently with or subsequently to the main use.

D. A "small family day care home" as defined by the State Health and Safety Code, which provides family day care to six or fewer children, including children who reside in the home.

E. Residential care facility, small and large.

F. The keeping of household animals (pets) shall be as follows: for one-family residences, three dogs maximum, three cats maximum, two rabbits, domestic birds and other small caged animals, excluding fowl, are permitted where the total number of animals in one place of residence shall not exceed 10.

G. Supportive Housing
H Transitional Housing
Section 4.

Title 5 Zoning, Section 5.03.050.A. Property Development Standards, Subzones, be amended to read as follows:

A. Subzones. The R-1 Zone includes three subzones: R-1-6000, R-1-7000, and R-1-8000 with the minimum building site requirements listed below, except as otherwise provided for duplexes and halfplexes:

1. R-1-6000: 6,000 square feet for interior lots. Six thousand five hundred for comer lots.

2. R-1-7000: 7,000 square feet for interior lots. Seven thousand five hundred for comer lots.

3. R-1-8000: 8,000 square feet for interior lots. Eight thousand five hundred for comer lots.

4. Unless specifically designated otherwise on an R-1 Zone map designation, it shall be assumed to be an R-1-6000 subzone.

5. There is no minimum lot size for any lot created on or after June 1, 2025. Per the City's General Plan "Residential densities shall be in the range of 3 to 6. 0 units per gross acre. Lot sizes within this designation would typically range from 6, 000 square feet to a half acre. " Section 5.

Title 5 Zoning, Section 5.04.020 R-2 permitted uses, be amended to read as follows:

5.04.020 R-2 permitted uses.

Unless otherwise governed by this title, the following uses shall be permitted in the R-2 Zoning District:

A. Accessory buildings.

B. Animals. The keeping of household animals (pets) shall be as follows: for one-family residences, three dogs maximum, three cats maximum, two rabbits, domestic birds and other small caged animals, excluding fowl, are permitted where the total number of animals in one place of residence shall not exceed five.

C. Duplexes.

D. Residential, single-family attached.

E. Residential, single-family detached.

F. Residential care facility, small and large.

G. Supportive Housing.

H Transitional Housing.

Section 6.

Title 5 Zoning, Section 5.04.021 R-2S permitted uses, be amended to read as follows:

5.04.021 R-2S permitted uses.

Unless otherwise governed by this title, the following uses shall be permitted in the R-2S Zoning District:

A. Accessory buildings.

B. Animals. The keeping of household animals (pets) shall be as follows: for one-family residences, three dogs maximum, three cats maximum, two rabbits, domestic birds and other small caged animals, excluding fowl, are permitted where the total number of animals in one place of residence shall not exceed five.

C. Residential, single-family detached.

D. Residential care facility, small and large.

E. Supportive Housing.

F. Transitional Housing.

Section 7.

Title 5 Zoning, Section 5.04.050 R-2 property development standards, be amended to read as follows:

5.04.050 R-2 property development standards.

Unless otherwise governed by this title, the following standards shall apply to all land uses, development and subdivisions in the R-2 Zoning District:

A. Minimum building site: 6,000 square feet for interior lots and/or comer lots for each singlefamily dwelling or duplex. Three thousand square feet for each halfplex unit on interior lots and 3,500 square feet for each halfplex unit on a comer lot. For any lot created on or after June 1, 2025, the lot shall be sized to accommodate a density in the range of 6 to 12.0 units per gross acre, as required by the General Plan designation Medium Density Residential (MDR).

B. Minimum average lot width: 60 feet for interior lots and 65 feet for comer lots.

C. Minimum Street Frontage. The City Planning Commission shall be responsible for determining the minimum street frontage based on the buildable area of the lot, access requirements and good design. However, in no case shall the Planning Commission approve lots having less than 35 feet of street frontage, except the inner lot of halfplex lots which shall have a minimum street frontage of 30 feet.

D. Minimum lot area per unit: 3,000 square feet of lot per dwelling unit.

E. Minimum front yard setback: 15 feet from property line.

F. Minimum rear yard setback: 15 feet from property line.

G. Minimum side yard setbacks: Five feet from property line. However, a comer lot shall have a side yard abutting a street of not less than 10 feet from the property line. Minimum side yard setbacks for halfplexes as set forth for halfplexes in the R-1 District.

H. Maximum lot coverage: 60 percent of the total lot area. Lot coverage shall specifically include all buildings and structures.

I. Maximum building height: 30 feet for duplex units, 35 feet for normal apartment structures. The Planning Commission may approve building heights over 30 feet by means of a conditional use permit where it can be demonstrated that the additional building height is necessary in order to achieve some purpose which is in keeping with the architectural character of the neighborhood and where such additional building height is not likely to be detrimental to the overall residential quality of the neighborhood.

J. Minimum Floor Area Requirements.

1. Studio units: 550 square feet.

2. One bedroom units: 650 square feet.

3. Two bedroom units: 800 square feet.

4. Three bedroom units: 900 square feet.

5. Four bedroom units: 1,000 square feet.

K. Usable Open Space Requirement.

1. A minimum of 300 square feet of usable open space shall be provided for each single-family dwelling unit, attached or detached.

2. A minimum of 200 square feet of usable open space shall be provided for each dwelling unit in a duplex residential building.

L. Architectural and Site Plan Review.

1. Architectural and site plan review shall be required for those projects which could result in the development of new single-family and/or duplex residences (including in-fill projects), or the development of any nonresidential building or use.

2. Architectural and site plan review may be required by the Planning Department and Architectural Review Committee prior to issuance of a permit based on the finding that a proposed residence is out of character with the existing neighborhood or if the design and/ or materials of a proposed residential addition are inconsistent with the existing residence.

M. Other Applicable Provisions. Other provisions of this title as applicable, such as off-street parking and loading, signs, landscaping and screening, fences, etc.

Section 8.

Title 5 Zoning, Section 5.05.020 Permitted uses, be amended to read as follows:

5.05.020 Permitted uses.

Unless otherwise governed by this title, the following uses are allowed by right (i.e., no discretionary permit is required that would constitute a "project" for the purposes of complying with the California Environmental Quality Act) in the R-3 Zoning District:

A. Accessory buildings.

B. Animals. For multiple-family residences, including mobile homes in mobile home parks, one dog maximum, one rabbit maximum, two cats maximum, domestic birds and other small caged animals are permitted where the total number of animals in one place of residence shall not exceed five.

C. Apartments.

D. Duplexes.

E. Residential, single family attached. Single room occupancy.

F. Residentitll, single family dettlched. Supportive housing.

G. Transitional housing
H. Triplexes.

I. Residential care facility, small and large.

Section 9.

Title 5 Zoning, Section 5.05.060 Special use property development standards, be amended to read as follows:

5.05.060 Special use property development standards.

In addition to, and in supplement of other provisions of this chapter, the following special property development standards shall be applied as follows:

A. Single-family dwellings and halfplexes are subject to the regulations set forth in the R-2 District.

B. Duplexes, triplexes, apartments or dwelling group:

1. Minimum building site required: 6,000 square feet for interior lots and 6,500 square feet for comer lots for each dwelling. For any lot created on or after June 1, 2025, the lot shall be sized to accommodate a minimum of 20 units per acre, as per 6th Cycle Housing Element requirement.

2. Minimum average lot width: 60 feet for interior lots and 65 feet for comer lots.

3. Minimum Street Frontage. The City Planning Commission shall be responsible for determining the minimum street frontage based on the buildable area of the lot, access requirements and good design. However, in no case shall the Planning Commission approve lots having less than 35 feet of street frontage.

4. Minimum lot area per unit: 1,500 square feet of lot per dwelling unit.

5. Minimum front yard setback: 15 feet from property line.

6. Minimum rear yard setback: 15 feet from property line.

7. Minimum side yard setbacks: Five feet from property line. However, a comer lot shall have a side yard abutting a street of not less than 10 feet from the property line.

8. Maximum lot coverage: 80 percent of the total lot area. Lot coverage shall specifically include all buildings and structures and paved parking areas.

9. Maximum building height: 35 feet.
10 Minimum density requirement: 20 dwelling units to the acre.

Section 10.

Title 5 Zoning, Section 5.06.020 Permitted uses, be amended to read as follows:

5.06.020 Permitted uses.

The following uses, and uses determined to be similar, shall generally be permitted in the Retail Commercial (C-1) Zoning District when conducted entirely within a building:

Appliance, carpet, fabric, furniture, and flooring sales.

Art, craft and music stores.

Auto parts and accessories, sales only.

Automobile sales and related service.

Bakery, donut, and ice cream shops.

Banks and financial institutions.

Barbershops, beauty shops and similar personal services.

Bicycle sales and service.

Book, card, and stationery stores.

Business and professional offices.

Camera shops.

Clothing and apparel stores.

Delicatessens.

Drugstores.

Dry cleaners and laundries.

Equipment and party rental, indoor only.

Florist shops.

Gift and novelty stores.

Glass, hardware, paint, plumbing, wallpaper, heating, and electrical stores.

Jewelry, watch, and clock sales and related servicing.

Laundromats, self-service.

Liquor stores.

Medical and dental offices and clinics.

Music and dance studios and schools.

Newspaper and magazine sales.

Optical goods sales and service.

Pet stores and supplies.

Photography supply and/or studios.

Physical fitness studios, health clubs and spas.

Public and semi-public offices and institutions, including City Hall, Police Department and U.S.

Post Office facilities.

Public and semi-public utility uses, except corporation, service, or similar yards.

Residential uses above the ground floor.

Restaurants, except fast food restaurants and those with drive-through service.

Single room occupancy.

Shoe stores and shoe repair shops.

Sporting goods stores.

Stereo, television and car phone sales and installation.

Supermarkets and food stores.

Television, radio, electronics and appliance repair.

Travel agencies.

Variety and department stores, including furniture.

Video rentals.

Section 11.

Title 5 Zoning, Section 5.06.040 Conditional uses - Commission approval required, be amended to read as follows:

5.06.040 Conditional uses - Commission approval required.

Any principal permitted use which is not conducted entirely within a building shall be required to obtain a conditional use permit. In addition, the following uses, and uses determined to be similar, may be permitted in the Retail Commercial (C-1) Zoning District subject to approval of a conditional use permit:

Auto repair, auto body shop and/or auto paint shop.

Automobile sales and related service not entirely contained within a building.

Automotive parts and accessories, sales and service.

Bars, taverns, nightclubs, and cocktail lounges.

Bowling alleys and skating rinks.

Car and truck rentals.

Car washes, automatic and self-service.

Card, pool and billiard rooms and arcades.

Churches and other religious institutions.

Convenience food stores and markets, with gasoline filling stations.

Electronic or mechanical game centers.

Equipment or party rental with outdoor storage.

Fast food restaurants and restaurants with drive-through service.

Gasoline filling stations, with or without auto service.

Hotels and motels.

Mini-storage facilities.

Motorcycle sales and service, new and used.

Off-street parking lots, when not serving a use located on the site.

Parking lots, and/or garages.

Pet clinic (or animal hospital) with no overnight boarding.

Print shops.

Private clubs, lodge halls and meeting facilities.

Secondhand shops.

Supportive Housing
Transitional Housing.

Warehousing.

Wholesale operations primarily serving the local community.

Residential care facility, small, located in buildings previously used for residential purposes or in the rear of buildings or above the ground floor.

Residential uses whieh are eompa-tible with the Retail Cornmereial Distriet sueh as residential uses in buildings previously used for residential pmposes, owner oeeUf)ied residential uses loea-ted in the rear of buildings or above the ground floor.

Section 12.

Title 5 Zoning, Section 5.07.020 Permitted uses, be amended to read as follows:
5 .07 .020 Permitted uses.

The following uses, and uses determined to be similar, shall generally be permitted in the General and Service Commercial (C-2) Zoning District when conducted within a building, with the exception of vehicle sales and rental lots:

Appliance, carpet, fabric, furniture, and flooring sales.

Art, craft and music stores.

Auto parts and accessories, sales and service.

Automobile, boat, recreational vehicle and truck sales and related service, new and used.

Bakery, donut, and ice cream shops.

Banks and financial institutions.

Barbershops, beauty shops and similar personal services.

Bars, taverns, nightclubs, and cocktail lounges.

Bicycle sales and service.

Book, card, and stationery stores.

Bow ling alleys and skating rinks.

Business and professional offices.

Camera shops.

Car and truck rentals.

Card, pool and billiard rooms and arcades.

Clothing and apparel stores.

Convenience food stores and markets, without a gasoline filling station.

Delicatessens.

Drugstores.

Dry cleaners and laundries.

Electronic or mechanical game centers.

Equipment and party rental, indoor only.

Florist shops.

Gift and novelty stores.

Glass, hardware, paint, plumbing, wallpaper, heating, and electrical stores.

Hotels and motels.

Jewelry, watch, and clock sales and related servicing.

Laundromats, self-service.

Liquor stores.

Medical and dental offices and clinics.

Motorcycle sales and related service, new and used.

Music and dance studios and schools.

Newspaper and magazine sales.

Private clubs, lodge halls and meeting facilities.

Public and semi-public offices and institutions.

Public and semi-public utility uses, except corporation, service, or similar yards.

Optical goods sales and service.

Parking garages.

Pet stores and supplies.

Photography studios.

Physical fitness studios, health clubs and spas.

Pizza bakeries.

Print shops.

Residential uses above the ground floor.

Restaurants, including fast food restaurants and those with drive-through service.

Secondhand shops.

Shoe stores and shoe repair shops.

Single room occupancy
Sporting goods stores.

Stereo, television and car phone sales and installation.

Supermarkets and specialty food stores.

Television, radio, electronics and appliance repair.

Travel agencies.

Variety and department stores.

Veterinary offices and animal hospitals.

Video rentals.

Warehousing.

Wholesale operations, primarily serving the local community.

All commercial, public and quasi-public uses in the C-1 District.

Section 13.

Title 5 Zoning, Section 5.07.040 Conditional uses - Commission approval required, be amended to read as follows:

5.07.040 Conditional uses - Commission approval required.

Any principal permitted use which is not conducted entirely within a building, with the exception of vehicle sales and rentals, shall be required to obtain a conditional use permit. In addition, the following uses, and uses determined to be similar, may be permitted in the General Commercial (C2) Zoning District subject to approval of a conditional use permit:

Auto repair, auto body shop and/or auto paint shop, but not including heavy truck repair or servicing.

Car washes, automatic and self-service.

Convenience food stores and markets, with gasoline filling stations.

Equipment or party rental, with outdoor storage.

Food processing and similar types of processing where processing and storage areas are contained within an enclosed/screened area or within a building.

Gasoline filling stations, with or without auto service.

Mini-storage facilities.

Off-street parking lots, when not serving a use located on the site.

Outdoor sales and storage establishments.

Residential and other uses, as listed in, and in accordance with, the standards of the MultipleFamily Residential (R-3) Zoning District.

Supportive Housing
Transitional Housing.

Section 14.

Title 5 Zoning, Section 5 .09 .020, Permitted uses, be amended to read as follows:

5.09.020 Permitted uses.

The following uses, and uses determined to be similar, shall generally be permitted in the Light Industrial/Business Park (M) Zoning District when conducted entirely within a building or entirely screened with a solid fence or wall, with the exception of motor vehicle and mobile home sales lots and commercial and industrial truck parking areas. Emergency shelters are allowed by right (i.e., no discretionary permit is required that would constitute a "project" for the purposes of complying with the California Environmental Quality Act).

Administrative, business and professional offices.

Agricultural cultivation as a temporary use.

Assembly of the following:

Electrical equipment, such as radio, stereo, video and related electronic equipment.

Small electrical appliances, optical goods, precision equipment.

Automobile, truck, farm equipment, motorcycle and trailer accessories and parts manufacture and assembly, including sales, repairing and painting of same.

Bakeries, wholesale and distribution.

Banks and savings and loan offices.

Bottling plants.

Box factories and cooperage.

Brick, tile and clay products manufacture.

Building maintenance services.

Building materials manufacture and assembly, including composition wall boards, partitions, panels and prefabricated structures.

Building supply and/or hardware sales.

Business support services.

Cabinet or woodworking shop and furniture manufacture.

Can, bottle, glass and container manufacture.

Canvas products manufacture.

Ceramics products manufacture, using only previously pulverized clay.

Cold storage plants.

Communication services.

Dry-cleaning plants and commercial laundries.

Electroplating.

Emergency shelters where the lot size is a minimum of 2,500 square feet and has a minimum width of 50feet.

Equipment rental agencies.

Food and food products manufacture.

Frozen food distributors.

Heating, plumbing, ventilation and air conditioning shops.

Laboratories, including commercial, testing, research and testing labs.

Light manufacturing, assembly, and packaging facilities or uses which have no objectionable noise, odor, or nuisance factors.

Lumber and building material yards.

Machine shop and machine tool manufacture, including metal lathes, metal stamping machines and woodworking machines.

Machinery manufacture, including heavy electrical, agricultural and construction machinery.

Manufacture, repair and assembly of the following:

Business machines.

Cutlery.

Electrical supplies and motors.

Hand tools.

Hardware.

Optical goods.

Precision instruments.

Scientific, medical and dental instruments.

Sheet metal products.

Signs.

Tool and die.

Toys and musical instruments.

Mini-storage and public storage facilities.

Moving agencies and storage warehouses.

Off-street parking lots and garages.

Paper products manufacture.

Parcel delivery terminals and offices.

Printing and publishing plants, printing, lithography and engraving services.

Product distribution centers.

Public buildings, facilities and uses.

Public utility uses and facilities.

Research and development offices and laboratories.

Tattoo parlors.

Service stations and car washes.

Warehouses and warehousing.

Wholesaling operations, which primarily serve the local community.

Other uses which, in the judgment of the Planning Commission, are similar to and no more objectionable than any of the uses set forth in this section.

Section 15.

Title 5 Zoning, Section 5.17.030.A. Off-street parking requirements, be amended to reads as follows:
2 parking spaces in a garage/per dwelling
Single-family residential (attached or detached) unit.

Duplex 2 spaces per dwelling unit, 1 of which shall be
covered
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Multiple-family Studio apartment to one bedroom: one on-site parking space
Two to three bedrooms: two on-site parking
spaces
Four or more bedrooms: two and one-half onsite parking spaces 1 covered parking space per dwelling unit on,
or adjacent to, the mobile home lot or space.

Mobile home parks Furthermore, 1 additional parking space shall be provided for every 5 dwelling units
specifically reserved for guest parking.

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Bed and breakfast establishment in addition to 2 covered spaces for the main dwelling.

Senior/elderly housing 1 covered space per 3 dwelling units.

Group care; convalescent hospitals; rooming and 1 space per 3 beds. boardinghouses, and the like Each emergency shelter shall have a
minimum of two off-street parking spaces
plus the greater of either: (a) one
Emergency Shelter additional space per employee or (b) one additional off-street parking space for
each 10 beds, or fraction thereof
Section 16.

Title 5 Zoning, Section 5.28.020 Permitted uses, be amended to read as follows:

5.28.020 Permitted uses.

The following uses, and uses determined to be similar, shall generally be permitted in the Professional Office (P-0) Zoning District when conducted entirely within a building:

Art, craft and music stores.

Bakery, donut, and ice cream shops.

Banks and financial institutions.

Barbershops, beauty shops and similar personal services.

Book, card, and stationery stores.

Business and professional offices.

Camera shops.

Clothing and apparel stores.

Delicatessens.

Florist shops.

Gift and novelty stores.

Jewelry, watch, and clock sales and related servicing.

Medical and dental offices and clinics.

Newspaper and magazine sales.

Optical goods sales and service.

Photography supply and/or studios.

Public and semi-public offices and institutions, including City Hall, Police Department and U.S.

Post Office facilities.

Public and semi-public utility uses, except corporation, service, or similar yards.

Restaurants, except fast food restaurants and those with drive-through service.

Secondhand shops.

Shoe stores.

Single room occupancy
Television, radio, electronics and appliance repair.

Travel agencies.

Section 17.

Title 5 Zoning, Section 5.28.040 Conditional uses - Commission approval required, be amended to read as follows:

5.28.040 Conditional uses - Commission approval required.

Any principal permitted use which is not conducted entirely within a building shall be required to obtain a conditional use permit. In addition, the following uses, and uses determined to be similar, may be permitted in the Professional Office (P-0) Zoning District subject to approval of a conditional use permit:

Music and dance studios and schools.

Nursery, preschool, day care facilities.

Physical fitness studios, health clubs and spas.

Print shops.

Private clubs, lodge halls and meeting facilities.

Supportive housing.

Transitional housing.

Wholesale operations primarily serving the local community.

Residential uses which are compatible with the Retail Commercial District such as residential uses in buildings previously used for residential purposes, owner-occupied residential uses located in the rear of buildings or above the ground floor.

Section 18.

Title 5 Zoning, Chapter 5.30 Low Barrier Navigation Center, be added to read as follows:

5.30.010 Purpose.

A Low Barrier Navigation Center offers housing or shelter to a resident who is experiencing homelessness or at risk of homelessness to live temporarily while they wait to move into permanent housing. It offers services to connect people to permanent housing through a services plan that identifies services staffing. A Low Barrier Navigation Center shall be low barrier and culturally competent, and shall be focused on providing support for moving people out of crisis and into permanent housing as quickly as possible.

5.30.020 General requirements.

A. Location.

Low Barrier Navigation Center development is a use by right in areas zoned for mixed use and nonresidential zones permitting multi-family uses.

B. Standards.

1. It offers services to connect people to permanent housing through a services plan that identifies services staffing.

2. It is linked to a coordinated entry system, so that staff in the interim facility or staff who colocate in the facility may conduct assessments and provide services to connect people to permanent housing.

3. It complies with Chapter 6.5 (commencing with Section 8255) of Division 8 of the Welfare and Institutions Code as may be amended from time to time.

4. It has a system for entering information regarding client stays, client demographics, client income, and exit destination through the local Homeless Management Information System as defined by Title 24 of the Code of Federal Regulations Section 578.3 as may be amended from time to time.

5. Within 30 days of receipt of an application for a Low Barrier Navigation Center development, the City shall notifY a developer whether the developer's application is complete pursuant to Government Code Section 65943. Within 60 days of receipt of a completed application for a Low Barrier Navigation Center development, the City shall act upon its review of the application.

C. Low Barrier Navigation Centers shall remain in effect only until January 1, 2027, or unless otherwise extended by the State.

Section 19.

All other sections and provisions of Title 5 shall remain in full force and effect.

Section 20.

That a duly noticed public hearing was held by the City Council on June 24th, 2025.

Section 21.

This Ordinance shall take effect and be in full force and operation from and after 30 days after the date of its adoption, and prior to the expiration of 15 days from the passage thereof shall be published and circulated in the West Side Index the official newspaper of the City of Newman.

Introduced at a regular meeting of the City Council of the City of Newman held on the 24th day of June, 2025 by Council Member , and adopted at a regular meeting of said City Council held on the 8th day of July, 2025 by the following vote:

AYES:

NOES:

ABSENT:

ABSTAIN:

ATTEST:

Mike Maier,
City Clerk of the City of Newman,
County of Stanislaus, State of California
APPROVED:

Casey Graham,
Mayor of the City of Newman,
County of Stanislaus, State of California
The evaluation procedure will also track the number of units built on the identified sites to determine the remaining site capacity by income category and will be updated continuously as developments are approved.

No action can be taken to reduce the density or capacity of a site (e.g., downzone, moratorium), unless other additional adequate sites are identified prior to reducing site density or capacity.

If a development is being approved on an identified site at a lower density than what was assumed for that site identified in the Housing Element, additional adequate sites must be made available within 180 days of approving the development. A program to identify the replacement sites, and take the necessary actions to make the site(s) available and ensure they are adequate sites, will be adopted prior to, or at the time of, the approval of the development.

To achieve no net loss, the City will annually monitor built densities and make adjustments if development densities are not achieved as outlined in the Site Inventory (Chapter 5, Vacant and Available Sites). If by December 2027, multi-family projects are not achieving at least the densities set forth in the Sites Inventory, the City will consider alternative land use strategies and make necessary amendments to zoning or other land use documents to make available appropriate land for the development of housing to meet the RHNA. Specific actions the City may take include upzoning or increasing density to accommodate more residential units.

Quantified Objective: N /A
Timeframe: Review annually in March; Pursue alternative actions by December 2027, if necessary.

Responsible Party: Planning Department
Funding Source: General Fund
Program 1.2: Municipal Code Amendments
During the 6th Cycle Housing Element Update, the City of Newman will make the following Municipal Code amendments:

General Amendments to Zoning Code
• Remove minimum lot sizes within all residential zones to instead rely on General Plan designations for density allowance;
• Add Section 5.05.070 (Housing Element Implementation Standards) to the Newman City Code requiring that sites rezoned to R-3 permit rental and owner multi-family residential development by-right, requiring no discretionary review process, such as conditional use or design review; • Establish a minimum density in R-3 Zone permitting a minimum density of 20 dwelling units per acre;
Chapter 2.0 - Goals, Policies, and Programs 2-4 EMC Planning Group Inc.

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Prohibit construction of new single-family homes within the R-3 district; Comply with new Density bonus State law;
Allow upper-story residential uses in all commercial zoning districts as a permitted use (i.e., no conditional use permit required) with a maximum base density of 30 du/ ac; Acknowledge and facilitate ministerial approvals under the SB 9 mandate; and Reduce parking standards for new residential development as follows:
• Studio apartment to one bedroom: one onsite parking space; • Two to three bedrooms: two onsite parking spaces; and • Four or more bedrooms: two and one-half onsite parking spaces.

Permit Zoning for a Variety of Housing Types According to State Law •
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Permit single-room occupancies (SRO) by-right, requiring no discretionary review in all mixeduse districts (C-1, C-2, and P-0) and R-3 Zone; Eliminate open space and parking requirements specifically for SROs in C-1, C-2, P-0, and R-3 Zoning Districts;
Reduce minimum FAR for residential uses in all zones that allow residential uses to permit a minimum FAR of 250 square feet;
Define transitional and supportive housing in accordance with SB 7 45 as follows: "Supportive housing" means housing with no limit on length of stay, that is occupied by the target population, and that is linked to an onsite or offsite service that assists the supportive housing resident in retaining the housing, improving his or her health status, and maximizing his or her ability to live and, when possible, work in the community." "Transitional housing" means buildings configured as rental housing developments, but operated under program requirements that require the termination of assistance and recirculating of the assisted unit to another eligible program recipient at a predetermined future point in time that shall be no less than six months from the beginning of the assistance.";
Explicitly permit transitional and supportive housing in all zones allowing residential uses and only subject to the requirements of other residential uses of the same type in the same zone; Permit supportive housing as a use by-right in zones where multi-family and mixed uses are permitted, including nonresidential zones permitting multi-family uses pursuant to Government Code Section 65583(a)(5));
Update the definition of emergency shelters to comply with AB 2339 of 2022; Chapter 2.0 - Goals, Policies, and Programs 2-5 EMC Planning Group Inc.

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Reduce minimum lot size requirement from 20,000 square feet to 2,500 square feet, requiring no CUP, and reduce the required minimum lot width from 100 feet to 50 feet in the M Zoning District, specifically for the construction of emergency shelters; Establish parking requirements for emergency shelters in compliance with AB 139, ensuring there is sufficient parking to accommodate all staffing working in the emergency shelter, provided that standards do not require more parking for emergency shelters than other residential or commercial uses within the same zone;
Permit large residential care facilities of seven (7) or more persons in the same zones as small residential care facilities (R-1, R-2/R-2S, and R-3) by-right, requiring no CUP; and Define Low-Barrier Navigation Center, and develop by-right procedures for processing low barrier navigation centers in areas zoned for mixed-use and nonresidential zones permitting multifamily uses.

Quantified Objective: N / A
Timeframe: Complete Municipal Code amendments by June 2025 Responsible Party: Planning Department
Funding Source: General Fund
Program 1.3: Northwest Newman Master Plan Annexation and Development Phasing The City's housing sites inventory includes the Northwest Newman Master Plan (NWNMP) Area (Sites 1A through 1F), which encompasses the annexation of six parcels with the objective of developing a total of 1,037 residential units over the eight-year planning period. The housing distribution for this site is planned as follows:
• Lower-income units: 150 multi-family dwelling units and 70 ADUs, totaling 220 units; • Moderate-income units: 35 ADUs; and
• Above moderate-income units: 771 single-family dwelling units and 11 ADUs, totaling 782 units .

This site was identified in a previous housing element cycle, and therefore is subject to ministerial review when a developer includes 20 percent affordable.

The City will work with the developers and the Local Agency Formation Commission (LAFCO) to ensure that the identified sites are annexed into the City no later than Summer 2025. For further project related details, refer to Chaprer .S .

The planned schedule of actions for the NWNMP is outlined as follows:
• Completion of infrastructure (water and wastewater) by Fall 2024; Chapter 2.0 - Goals, Policies, and Programs 2-6 EMC Planning Group Inc.

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of the Newman City Council
Agenda Item: 10. a.

City Council Meeting
of June 24, 2025

ADOPTING THE CITY OF NEWMAN URBAN FOREST MANAGEMENT PLAN RECOMMENDATION:

Staff recommends the City Council approve Resolution NO. 2025-xx adopting the Urban Forest Management Plan.

BACKGROUND:

In Spring of 2022, the City of Newman was awarded a Cal Fire Urban & Community Forestry Grant. The grant funded the completion of the City's first Urban Forest Management Plan (UFMP) and the planting of 200 trees in various public locations.

An Urban Forest Management Plan is a road map that provides detailed information, recommendations, and timelines to manage and grow a city's tree canopy effectively.

In Newman, the Urban Forest consists of publicly maintained trees within rights-of-way's, parks, medians, and other landscaped areas. Urban forests provide benefits such as cleaner air, improved quality of life, lower energy costs, safer and healthier communities, reduce urban heat island effect, and increased property values. The UFMP would be the first to be adopted in the City of Newman.

To complete the UFMP, the City of Newman contracted Davey Resource Group, Inc. City Staff and Davey Resource Group Inc. started in the Spring of 2023 with a comprehensive review and assessment the existing distribution of tree canopy, tree inventory, contract services funding, General Plan, municipal code, and design standards. Additionally, outreach was performed to gain insight from community members and stakeholders.

ANALYSIS:

As part of the Urban Forest Management Plan, Davey Resources staff completed a tree inventory in 2024. The tree inventory found the City has 2,239 public trees, and 433 available planting sites. The City has a total tree canopy cover of 6.9%, an increase from 5.3% in 2012. The UFMP suggests a goal of 10-12% by 2040, and should be within the City's capacity to achieve that goal. To reach the 10-12% goal it is recommend that 17 to 125 trees are planted every year.

There were 65 unique tree species identified. The most prevalent species are Chinese pistache, Narrow-leaf ash, and London plane. City trees in Newman are in overall fair or better condition. The UFMP identifies primary maintenance needs where applicable, and provides recommendations on the priority of tree related maintenance tasks.

The City's trees provide annual quantifiable environmental benefits totaling an estimated $47,714, including 173 tons carbon dioxide (C02) sequestered, 2.6 tons air pollutants removed, and 570,965 gallons stormwater intercepted and absorbed. It is estimated to replace the 2,239 City trees with trees of equivalent size and condition would cost approximately $8.3 million, an average of $3,710 per tree.

Additionally, as part of the Cal Fire Grant, the City partnered with the California Conservation Corp to plant 200 trees in December 2024 throughout various locations within the City.

FISCAL IMPACT:

The total Urban Forest Management Plan project cost was $270,859. The City received $203,694 from the Cal Fire Grant, and had a local match requirement of $67, 165. The local match will come out of the General Fund and the LLD fund.

CONCLUSION:

The adoption of the Urban Forest Management Plan represents a significant step forward for the City of Newman in proactively managing and expanding its urban forest. Funded by the Cal Fire Urban & Community Forestry Grant, this comprehensive plan, developed with Davey Resource Group, Inc., provides a strategic roadmap for enhancing the city's tree canopy. With a clearly defined strategy and a demonstrated understanding of the value of its urban forest, the City of Newman is well-positioned to cultivate a healthier, more sustainable, and more resilient community for its residents.

Agenda Item: 10.a.

ATTACHMENTS:

1. Resolution No. 2025- adopting the City of Newman Urban Forest Management Plan

2. City of Newman Urban Forest Management Plan
Thomas
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Spankowski
Director of Public Works

REVIEWED/CONCUR
Michael Holland
City Manager
RESOLUTION NO. 2025-

A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF NEWMAN ADOPTING THE

CITY OF NEWMAN URBAN FOREST MANAGEMENT PLAN
WHEREAS, the City Council of the City of Newman has been presented the Urban Forest Management Plan to ; and
WHEREAS, the Urban Forest Management Plan was developed in part with Community Participation via outreach and a survey; and
WHEREAS, the City of Newman Urban Forest Management Plan provides comprehensive recommendations for the future care of public trees; and WHEREAS, the City Council of the City of Newman has reviewed the proposed Urban Forest Management Plan at their June 24, 2025, regular meeting; and NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the City Council of the City of Newman hereby adopt the Urban Forest Management Plan.

The foregoing resolution was introduced at a regular meeting of the City Council of the City of Newman held on the 24th day of June, 2025 by Council Member , who moved its adoption, which motion was duly seconded and it was upon roll call carried and the resolution adopted by the following roll call vote:

AYES:

NOES:

ABSENT:

ABSTAIN:

ATTEST:

Mike Maier,
City Clerk of the City of Newman,
County of Stanislaus, State of California
APPROVED:

Casey Graham,
Mayor of the City of Newman,
County of Stanislaus, State of California

CITY OF NEWMAN
Urban Forest
Management Plan
2025
Prepared By:

Davey Resource Group, Inc.
1500 N Mantua St.

Kent, OH 44240
www.davey.com/drg
Prepared For:

City of Newman
938 Fresno Street
P.O. Box 787
Newman, CA 95360
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Funded By:

The California Department of
Forestry and Fire Protection as
part of the California Climate
Investments Program.

Special thanks to Newman community
members that helped create this Plan
through their participation in outreach
events and the community survey.

Newman’s Urban Forest Management Plan is dedicated to Kathryn Reyes.

City staff and community members will always remember Kathryn’s caring attitude, wonderful sense of humor and her love for life. “Her professional journey culminated in directing the public works departments of Gustine and Newman, where she orchestrated projects that united diverse communities.”—Michael Holland
City of Newman
City Council
Mayor Casey Graham
Council Member Scott Ball
Council Member Shane Tomlinson
Council Member Gisel Pimentel
Council Member Matthew Harden
Treasurer Mary Moore
City Manager Michael Holland
Public Works Department
Public Works Planning Team
Director of Public Works
Kathryn Reyes (start April 2023- January 2024)
Thomas Spankowski (August 2024- completion June 2025)
Public Works Superintendent- Perfecto Millan
Administrative Assistant- Terry Barques
Office Assistant - Joanna Lainez
Community Development Department
Stakeholder Organizations
Planning Commission
Chamber of Commerce
Rotary Club
Newman-Crows Landing Unified School District
Green Industry Members
Joe’s Landscaping
Westside Landscape & Concrete
State Agency Stakeholders
The California Department of Forestry and Fire Protection (CAL FIRE) California Department of Transportation (Caltrans)
Acknowledgements
EXECUTIVE SUMMARY ............................................ 1 INTRODUCTION ...................................................... 5 History of the Urban Forest ........................................................................... 5 Benefits from Trees and Canopy .................................................................. 6 Plan Development ............................................................................................. 8 STATE OF THE URBAN FOREST.............................. 10 Tree Canopy and Land Cover.............................................................10 Environmental Benefits of the Urban Forest ............................................13 Tree Canopy by Public Versus Private Land ...........................................14 Tree Canopy by Parks .....................................................................................15 Tree Canopy by Schools ................................................................................17 Historical Change in Tree Canopy ............................................................17 Canopy Goals ...................................................................................................19 City Tree Resource............................................................................. 22 Composition and Structure ......................................................................... 22 City Tree Maintenance Needs ..................................................................... 27 Planting Plan .....................................................................................................29 Urban Forestry Operations ............................................................... 31 Structure .............................................................................................................31 Services .............................................................................................................. 32 Safety ..................................................................................................................40 Emergency Response ......................................................................................41 Funding ................................................................................................................41 City and County Policy and Regulation ........................................... 43 Municipal Code ................................................................................................43 Newman 2030 General Plan (2007) ..........................................................45 Analysis of Sustainability Indicators .............................................. 49 The Trees .............................................................................................................51 The Players .........................................................................................................51 The Management Approach .......................................................................52 Engagement ...................................................................................... 53 Urban Forest Stakeholders ...........................................................................53 Summary of Key Findings ................................................................. 55 IMPLEMENTATION PLAN....................................... 57 Goals and Objectives ........................................................................ 57 Routine and quality care for City trees ....................................................58 Increase overall tree canopy cover ..........................................................58 Urban forest resilience and sustainability ..............................................58 Evaluate and Adjust ........................................................................... 71 Monitoring and Measuring Results .................................................. 71 Annual Review ................................................................................................... 71 Resource Analysis ............................................................................................ 71 Canopy Assessment ...................................................................................... 72 Community Satisfaction ............................................................................... 72 Reporting ...........................................................................................72 APPENDICES 73
Appendix A: Resources ..................................................................... 73 Appendix B: Urban Forest Benefits .................................................. 82 Appendix C: Sustainability Indicators ........................................... 85 Appendix D: Federal and State Law ................................................. 91 Appendix E: Community Survey Results ......................................... 93

TABLE OF CONTENTS
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EXECUTIVE SUMMARY
Trees and canopy cover are part of
Newman’s charm and integral to the local
agriculture and food production industry.

They provide crucial environmental
benefits, enhance the health and wellbeing of residents and visitors, and play a key role in supporting local economic
investment. Maintaining and proactively
managing the urban forest is at the heart
of sustaining the community’s character
and preserving the many benefits
Newman’s trees provide.

An Urban Forest Management Plan (UFMP)
is a road map that provides detailed
information, recommendations, and
timelines to manage and grow a city’s tree
canopy effectively. The structure of the
Plan is based on the following:
• An assessment of the current state of
the urban forest
• Collaboration with community leaders
and City officials to understand the
challenges and opportunities within
the urban forest
• Implementation of action items to
meet urban forestry goals and
objectives, to be adapted following
regular review of progress towards
achieving goals.

This process is known as adaptive
management and is commonly used for
resource planning and management (Miller,
1988). The adaptive management model
provides an excellent conceptual
framework for the Plan because it provides
a reasonable and transparent call to action
from an inventory of existing resources.

The State of the Urban Forest Section
provides an in-depth analysis of the
following topics:

An urban tree canopy assessment captured
a bird’s eye view of the community. The
2022 assessment revealed that Newman
currently has 6.9% canopy cover and there
are numerous opportunities to expand the
canopy on public and private property.

Throughout their lifespans, Newman’s
urban forest has stored 3,424 tons of
carbon. Newman’s trees provide annual
quantifiable environmental benefits totaling
$47,714, including:
• 173 tons carbon dioxide (CO
2)
sequestered
• 2.6 tons air pollutants removed
• 570,965 gallons stormwater
intercepted & absorbed
A City Tree Resource Analysis to
understand the composition, health,
and condition of the City tree inventory
(public trees located in rights-of-way,
along streets, and in parks). The 2024
inventory analysis identified 2,239 City trees
representing 65 different species. These City
trees provide a subset of the benefits
provided by Newman’s entire urban forest
(listed above). City trees provide an
estimated $14,428 in annual quantifiable
environmental benefits, including:
• 31.3 tons carbon dioxide (CO
2)
sequestered
• 1 ton air pollutants removed
• 150,272 gallons stormwater
intercepted & absorbed
An evaluation of funding and current
service levels for both Public Works and
contracted tree crews. In addition to
Public Works staff, there are multiple
stakeholders, internal and external, who
play a role in the planning, design, care,
and advocacy of the urban forest. These
stakeholders include City departments,
utility providers, nonprofit organizations,
and community members. Each of these
stakeholders played a role and provided
input for the development of this Plan.

Stakeholders expressed a desire to protect
existing canopy cover.

A comprehensive review of current
management practices. This Plan
recognizes and builds upon the Newman
2030 General Plan and 2001 Street Tree
Plan. Together, these resources provide
the City with tools to make informed and
effective management choices in regard to
design, tree planting, and tree
preservation.

The identification of challenges and
opportunities facing the urban forest.

Most notably, the City lacks the staffing
and equipment needed to perform urban
forestry related tasks. New and
replacement plantings occur each year
and funding to plant trees has been
supplemented through grant funds,
allowing canopy to grow 29.4% between
2012 and 2022, from 5.3% to 6.9%, but
staffing and budgeted funding levels have
remained relatively stable. In addition to a
lack of staff devoted to the care of City
trees, funding levels have not kept up
with the increasing costs of tree
maintenance and tree-and-infrastructure
conflict related repairs.

The tree inventory process identified
primary maintenance needs for each City
tree and found the majority of trees are
recommended for routine pruning.

Stakeholders and community members
expressed a desire to increase the number
of trees. Through this project, the Newman
Tree Planting Event incorporated 200 trees
across the community and emphasizes
best management practices for
establishment care.

To replace
Newman’s
2,239 City trees
with trees of
equivalent size
and condition
would cost $8.3
million, an
average of
$3,710 per
tree. —
iTREE ECO FACT
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The Implementation Plan provides goals,
each with a set of objectives and actions
for improving the urban forest in Newman,
and provides a guide for managing,
enhancing, and growing the City tree
resource over the next 40 years. A primary
emphasis is to identify City tree
management needs and the associated
costs so that management needs can be
addressed in a timely, efficient, and costeffective manner. Addressing priority needs and shifting toward routine
maintenance often results in lower costs
and risks as well as greater survival rates.

As a result, the Plan identifies goals for
optimizing urban forest programming,

GOAL OBJECTIVES
Routine and quality care
for City trees
• Maintain City trees
• Align staffing and funding levels with maintenance
needs
• Prioritize safety and risk management
Increase overall tree
canopy cover
• Protect City trees
• A comprehensive tree planting and establishment plan • Promote urban forestry education and outreach
programs
Urban forest resilience
and sustainability
• Sustainably manage City trees
• Align policies and guiding documents
FIGURE 1: SUMMARY OF GOALS AND OBJECTIVES
actionable steps to increase canopy, and
ways to strengthen urban forest policy. It
takes a community to steward an urban
forest, so the Plan includes specific
actions for increasing outreach and
education.

To address the three goals identified in the
Plan, eight objectives are included for
optimizing the management of the urban
forest (Figure 1). Each of the objectives is
supported by comprehensive actions and
sub-actions.
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INTRODUCTION
Newman, California, is a small city located
in the San Joaquin Valley of California. The
valley was once home to various
indigenous tribes, including the Yokuts
and Miwok peoples, and a popular trade
route for indigenous peoples traveling
from the coast to the Sierra Nevada
mountains. During the 1800’s, Spanish
explorers arrived in the area. Soon after, a
mission was established nearby and
brought a different way of life, including
the introduction of agriculture and
livestock and the establishment of towns
and cities. Several events led to explosive
growth in the Central Valley, including the
1860s Hill’s Ferry, which was the largest
point of trade for farmers in the area. Soon
after, the ferry was replaced by the San
Joaquin Bridge and the railroad. Simon
Newman had established a store near the
railroad and capitalized on this change.

Originally known as “West Side,” the town
was renamed in honor of Simon Newman,
a local landowner and philanthropist
(Penny Newman Grain Company, 2023).

Newman was founded in 1888 and
incorporated as a town in 1906. Over the
years, Newman has grown from a modest
settlement to a vibrant community while
retaining its small-town charm. Agriculture
has played a vital role in the community’s
history and continues to be a significant
part of the identity. The fertile soil and
favorable climate have made the region a
prime location for farming, as well as dairy
and livestock production. Though almonds
are currently the most common crop, local
farmers have cultivated additional crops
such as walnuts, peaches, apricots,
nectarines, pears, and citrus, contributing
to the town’s agricultural legacy
(Stanislaus County Crop Report, 1945).

History of the Urban Forest
Trees were planted along the City’s streets
to provide shade and beauty in the early
1900s. Over the years, the urban forest
has continued to grow. Newman’s urban
forest has become a source of pride for
the City, and efforts have been made to
preserve and enhance it. In 1974, Newman
adopted a Street Tree Ordinance that
required the preparation and adoption of a
street tree plan. Today, the ordinance has
expanded to protect street trees, and
there are programs in place to encourage
new tree planting.

Many residents prioritize planting fruit and
nut-producing trees in their yards. While
these are important trees within the City
limits, the cultivated orchards for fruit and
nut-producing trees surrounding the
community are integral to the local
economy (Stanislaus County, California,
2023). The 2022 crop report reported
269,520 acres of fruit and nut crops were
harvested, valued at $962,169,000. Not all
of the current crops are trees, but their
significance is still relevant and has
increased the region’s value.

Benefits from Trees and
Canopy
Trees in the urban forest continuously
mitigate the effects of urbanization and
development and protect and enhance
lives within the community in many ways.

Tree health is vital in determining the level
of beneficial services; healthy trees are
vigorous, producing more leaf surface,
leading to greater canopy cover. The
amount and distribution of leaf surface
area are the driving force behind the urban
forest’s ability to produce benefits for the
community (Clark et al, 1997). For a full
description of benefits, see Appendix B.

FIGURE 2: TREES CONTINUOUSLY…
Improve physical and mental health
outcomes through passive recreation
and stress reduction.

Reduce urban heat island effects by
shading surfaces and cooling the air.

Support wildlife by providing habitat
and connectivity.

Enhance aesthetics and increase
property values.

Reduce energy use by shading or
sheltering buildings.

Improve air quality by filtering
pollutants and absorbing gases.

Boost economic activity in retail
areas by attracting and retaining
customers.

Reduce noise from traffic, even more
effectively than synthetic barriers.

Emit oxygen and sequester carbon
and store it in woody biomass.

Increase public safety by reducing
crime rates and strengthening
community bonds.

Improve water quality by reducing
runoff, erosion, and water pollutants.

Reduce wind erosion by protecting
the soil, crops, and biodiversity.

Create food such as fruits, nuts, and
flowers.

Increase academic performance in
students attending schools with more
tree cover.

Provide jobs in urban forest
management and consulting.
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Plan Development
The planning process is based on an
assessment of current benchmarks,
practices, and policies. The development
of the UFMP involved a comprehensive
review and assessment of:
• The extent and distribution of tree
canopy and other land cover within
the community (canopy from both
public and private trees).
• The current City tree inventory,
including its tree population’s
composition, structure, and
environmental benefits (public trees).
• Current service levels and funding for
municipal and contracted tree services.
• The community’s vision for the urban
forest, expressed through community
input and guiding documents,
including the General Plan, Climate
Change and Health Profile Report
Stanislaus County, and 2001 Street
Tree Plan.
• Guiding documents, including
municipal code and improvement/
design standards.

Outreach for the UFMP focused on two
groups: community members and
managing stakeholders (those who plan
for, maintain, or manage the urban forest
and City tree resource). Each of these
groups is a crucial partner in a successful
urban forestry program. Both groups (i.e.,
community members and stakeholders)
have unique goals and insights that
contribute to the development and
priorities of the UFMP.

The information gained from the Resource
Analysis, Tree Canopy and Land Cover
Assessment, and outreach was also
considered when identifying opportunities
to enhance operations and existing
policies as they relate to the urban forest.

Thoughtful analysis to identify
opportunities was an important step in
developing a coordinated vision and goals
of the UFMP. The resulting
recommendations are outlined in the
Implementation Plan.

Environmental Benefits
Social Benefits
Environmental and
Social Benefits
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STATE OF THE

URBAN FOREST
High-resolution aerial imagery and infrared
technology were used to remotely map
tree canopy and land cover over Newman
City limits to provide a clear picture of the
extent and distribution of the tree canopy
(City of Newman Tree Canopy and Land
Cover Assessment, 2024). This
assessment does not distinguish between
individual trees, or publicly owned and
privately owned trees. Since trees provide
benefits to the community that extend
beyond property lines, this assessment
includes all tree canopies within the
borders of the community.

To put tree canopy data in context and
better understand its relationship within
the community, this assessment used
2022 aerial imagery to identify the primary
land cover classifications, including
impervious surfaces, pervious surfaces
(e.g., grass, low vegetation, and bare soil),
and water.

The call out boxes throughout this
section entitled Community Feedback
and Analysis summarize the key
challenges and opportunities that were
identified by community members and
stakeholders throughout the plan
development process. All input
provided from collaborators and
stakeholders was considered in the
development of the UFMP.

To fully understand a community’s urban
forest resource, it is useful to assess (1)
tree canopy, (2) the tree population, and
(3) how trees are managed. This section
benchmarks these aspects.

TREE CANOPY AND

LAND COVER
Tree canopy refers to the combined layer
of leaves, branches, and stems of trees
that cover the ground when viewed from
above. The amount and distribution of tree
canopy is the driving force behind an
urban forest’s ability to produce benefits
for a community (Clark et al. 1997). As
canopy cover increases, so do the benefits
contributed by leaf area. Understanding
the location and extent of tree canopy is a
critical key to developing and
implementing sound management
strategies that promote the smart growth
and sustainability of Newman’s urban
forest resource and the invaluable benefits
it provides.
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Newman encompasses 2.2 square miles
(1,424.2 acres), and land cover is
characterized by:
• 6.9% (97.9 acres) tree canopy,
including trees and woody shrubs
• 56.1% (799.5 acres) of impervious
surfaces, including roads and
structures
• 20.3% (289.4 acres) of pervious
surfaces, including bare soil and
low-lying vegetation
• <1% (7.3 acres) open water
FIGURE 3: LAND COVER

CLASSIFICATION IN NEWMAN
Impervious Surface—56.1%
Grass/Low-lying Vegetation—20.3%
Bare Soil—16.2%
Tree Canopy—6.9%
Open Water—<1%
MAP 1: NEWMAN LAND COVER CLASSIFICATION
At my feet lay
the Great
Central Valley
of California,
level and
flowery, like a
lake of pure
sunshine, forty
or fifty miles
wide, five
hundred miles
long, one rich
furred garden
of yellow
Compositae. —

JOHN MUIR
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Environmental Benefits of
the Urban Forest

Urban forests provide a range of benefits,
some of which are quantifiable and others
are not (see the Benefits of Trees section
for more information). The quantifiable
benefits were estimated using i-Tree
Canopy (v7.1) and the dollar value of those
benefits was calculated based on the
cost-modeling dollar valuations from i-Tree
Eco (v6.0.35). To date, Newman’s urban
forest has stored 3,424 tons of carbon in
woody and foliar biomass, valued at
$583,996. Additional annual environmental
services include pollution reduction,
carbon sequestration, and stormwater
management and are valued at $47,714.

Each year:
• 173 tons of carbon is sequestered,
valued at $29,561
• 5,178 pounds of abated air
pollutants, including carbon
monoxide (CO), nitrogen dioxide
(NO₂), ozone (O₃), sulfur dioxide
(SO₂), and particulate matter (PM₁₀)
valued at $13,015
• 570,965 gallons of intercepted
stormwater, valued at $5,138
• 706.9 tons of avoided pollutants
in stormwater
FIGURE 4: URBAN FOREST

BENEFITS
CO
2 Sequestration—62.0%
Pollution Removal—27.3%
Stormwater—10.8%
Tree Canopy by Public
versus Private Land

The City of Newman spans 1,424 acres
with 545.1 acres of publicly owned land
and 879.1 acres of privately owned land. A
total of 61.7% of the land is privately
owned, highlighting the importance of tree
canopy on private property.

FIGURE 5: TREE CANOPY PUBLIC

VERSUS PRIVATE LAND
Private Land—61.9%
Public Land—38.1%

COMMUNITY FEEDBACK & ANALYSIS
Approximately half of the community
survey respondents indicated they are
willing to plant and care for trees on
private property.
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Tree Canopy by Parks
Newman has 16 parks, which combined
cover a total of 43 acres (Table 1). Parks
have an average canopy cover of 7.8%.

The parks vary in size, form, and use,
where some parks provide residents with
ball fields, and others have dog parks,
playground equipment, or picnic shelters.

Park Name Park
Number Acres Canopy Acres
Canopy
%
Impervious
Acres
Grass/
Low-lying
Vegetation
Bare Soil
Acres
William Rae Sherman
Park 1 8.46 0.30 3.52 0.80 7.34 0.02
Hurd Barrington Park 2 6.31 0.43 6.77 1.30 3.83 0.76
Lions Park 3 6.08 0.69 11.40 1.63 2.99 0.77
Alfred Bush Rose
Park 4 4.95 0.10 2.12 0.01 4.62 0.21
Howard B. Hill Jr.

Park 5 4.68 0.14 3.03 0.39 1.35 2.80
Harold R. Densmore
Park 6 2.94 0.14 4.88 0.28 2.26 0.26
Pioneer Park 7 2.93 1.14 38.81 0.51 1.29 0.00
Janet H. Carlsen Park 8 2.87 0.09 3.05 0.05 2.29 0.44
Joe Borba Park 9 1.96 0.21 10.51 0.16 1.49 0.10
Monte Vista Park 10 0.63 0.00 0.00 0.06 0.57 0.00
Newman Community
Dog Park 11 0.39 0.03 6.96 0.09 0.24 0.03
Charles F. Klehn Park 12 0.29 0.03 9.12 0.04 0.18 0.04
Thomas G. Yancey
Park 13 0.27 0.02 8.66 0.10 0.14 0.00
Yolo Park 14 0.16 0.01 6.08 0.08 0.07 0.00
Inyo/Stanislaus
Triangle Park 15 0.07 0.01 16.20 0.00 0.06 0.00
Copeland Park 16 0.04 0.02 39.10 0.00 0.02 0.00
Total 43.04 3.35 7.79% 5.50 28.75 5.43
TABLE 1: CANOPY COVER BY PARKS
The availability of space to plant trees is
limited by the different land uses in parks
(e.g., ball fields are not suitable planting
spaces). Regardless, all parks have the
potential to support additional tree
planting.

MAP 2: TREE CANOPY BY PARKS

COMMUNITY FEEDBACK & ANALYSIS
Stakeholders thought that parks
should be a focus for increased canopy
because they are evenly spaced
throughout the community and open to
the public. The community survey
participants indicated that they value
trees in parks the most, but downtown
and residential neighborhoods were a
close second.
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Tree Canopy by Schools
Newman’s six school properties
encompass a total of 98.8 acres with 7.4
acres of tree canopy. Schools have an
average canopy cover of 7.5% which is
slightly higher than the City’s average
canopy cover. There is potential for
increased tree canopy at all of the school
Historical Change in Tree
Canopy
From 2012 to 2022, tree canopy cover
increased from 5.3% to 6.9%, which is a

29.4% relative increase over the 10-year
period (Figure 6). Although the overall
canopy cover in Newman increased over
the 10-year period, some areas may have
experienced a decrease in canopy cover
because of tree removals. In this time
period, the population has increased by

20.1%.

School Acres Canopy
Acres
Canopy
%
Impervious
Acres
Grass/
Low-lying
Vegetation
Bare Soil
Acres
Open
Water
Acres
Orestimba High 46.13 4.36 9.46 14.23 10.30 17.23 0.00
Yolo Middle 23.97 1.05 4.39 9.82 6.60 6.50 0.00
Von Renner
Elementary 10.06 0.95 9.48 6.32 2.55 0.23 0.00
Hurd Barrington
Elementary 9.96 0.38 3.77 5.32 4.26 0.00 0.00
Hunt Elementary 8.39 0.68 8.09 3.59 4.02 0.10 0.00
Westside Valley High 0.28 0.01 2.33 0.17 0.08 0.02 0.00 Total 98.79 7.43 7.52 39.46 27.81 24.09 0.00
TABLE 2: TREE CANOPY BY SCHOOLS
properties. Students benefit when school
properties have ample tree canopy cover.

Access to green infrastructure has been
shown to heighten student performance by
increasing attention spans and reducing
stress levels. Furthermore, tree canopy
has been shown to increase activity levels
and reduce the risk of physical and mental
health illnesses (Li and Sullivan, 2016).

FIGURE 6: CANOPY CHANGE
FROM 2012 TO 2022
Point Sampling Year
Canopy %
0%
1%
2%
3%
4%
5%
6%
7%
8%
2012

5.3%
2022

6.9%
The school partnered with Stewart and
Jasper to install 300 almond trees and
accompanying irrigation at the High
School in 2010. The trees are managed by
the students and their Agricultural Advisor.

Students learn techniques in maintaining
almond orchards and are involved in
harvest, thinning, and almond sales.

Proceeds go back to the program.

Almond Production at the Newman High School
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Canopy Goals
Setting canopy goals is an important step
in urban forest management and can help
to ensure the quality of life and
sustainability of a community. Table 3
provides a side-by-side comparison of
potential canopy goals for the year 2040 as
projected by historic canopy change and
tree planting (assuming the City continues
to plant 65.2% small, 17.1% medium, and

17.7% large statured trees). The primary
factors that influence canopy potential are
the number of trees planted annually, the
size of trees planted, the ratio of small,
medium, and large trees, and mortality
rates (the percentage of trees that die
annually).

Considering the existing land cover and
development pressures, a goal of 10% to
12% tree canopy cover by 2040 is likely
attainable but will require the commitment
and support of the community. This goal
can be achieved by planting approximately
17 to 125 trees every year over the next 18
years and by preserving existing trees,
which is within the City’s current capacity.

Canopy goals can be tailored to specific
land uses, such as residential areas or
open spaces.

Canopy expansion cannot be
accomplished by only planting trees on
public property; it also requires planting
trees on private property and preserving
existing trees throughout the community.

Approximately 61.9% of tree canopy is on
private property and 75.9% in residential
land use zones, which makes tree canopy
expansion on private property especially
important to reach the community’s tree
canopy goal. Support and collaboration
from private property owners are needed
to preserve and expand tree canopy.

Scenario #1:
10% Canopy
by 2040
Scenario #2:
12% Canopy
by 2040
Scenario #3:
14% Canopy
by 2040
Scenario #4:
16% Canopy
by 2040
Annual Increase in
Canopy Acres 2.47 4.06 5.64 7.22
2040 Tree Canopy
Acres 142.42 170.91 199.39 227.88
Difference in Tree
Canopy Acres 44.51 73.00 101.48 129.97
Estimated Additional
Annual New Tree
Plantings

17.00 125.00 232.00 340.00
Total Trees Planted by
2040 306.00 2,250.00 4,176.00 6,120.00
Mortality Rate
(Percentage) 3.00 3.00 3.00 3.00
TABLE 3: CANOPY PROJECTIONS FOR GOAL SETTING

COMMUNITY FEEDBACK & ANALYSIS
Most stakeholders thought that
increased canopy would be beneficial
and 91% of respondents to the
community survey supported increasing
canopy cover.

Land Surface Temperature
To establish an understanding of how urban
forest canopy affects heat islands, a land
surface temperature analysis was conducted
using Landsat 8 imagery taken during the
late afternoon during summer conditions.

Two images taken two years apart were
used for this analysis and averaged together
to make the land surface temperature more
accurate (imagery was taken on August 5,
2021 and August 16, 2022).

Capturing land surface temperatures allows
the City of Newman and stakeholders to
better understand where to prioritize tree
planting efforts. Unshaded sidewalks,
streets, and parking lots are among the
greatest contributors to the creation of
urban heat islands. Most block groups
within Newman City limits have high land
surface temperatures, with a mean of

95.5°F (Map 3). An increase in canopy
cover can help mitigate these temperatures
as evident by the significantly lower
temperatures seen in the orchards around
Newman. There is a 30°F difference when
comparing much of the built community to
the surrounding orchards. The built areas
within City limits are characterized by a
large amount of impervious surfaces and
relatively low canopy cover. The orchards
have evenly distributed canopy cover,
which has a cooling effect on the orchard.

This cooling effect can be capitalized upon
throughout the community by planting
large, statured shade trees.

MAP 3: LAND SURFACE TEMPERATURES
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COMMUNITY FEEDBACK & ANALYSIS
When asked about the many benefits
trees provide to the surrounding
community, more than two-thirds of
community survey respondents
indicated that shade and cooling was
the most appreciated benefit of trees.

Tree Canopy and Equity
Understanding the spatial distribution of the
canopy and the condition of the tree canopy
across the community can allow the City of
Newman and its stakeholders to explore
equity, inform planting plans, and identify
canopy goals. With canopy equity in mind,
urban forest managers can increase tree
canopy in areas that have less than average
cover or plant trees in specific areas with
residents that are more likely to be impacted
(or more heavily impacted) by pollution or
the predicted changes in climate.

CalEnviroScreen is a science-based
mapping tool that helps identify California
communities that are most affected by many
sources of pollution and that are often
especially vulnerable to pollution’s effects.

CalEnviroScreen uses environmental, health,
and socioeconomic information to produce
a numerical score for each census tract in
the state. CalEnviroScreen scores range
from 0 to 100. A census tract with a high
CalEnviroScreen Score experiences a higher
pollution burden and vulnerability when
compared to a census tract with a lower
score. One of Newman’s two census tracts
is considered disadvantaged. As a
community, Newman falls in the 60-70th
percentile (OEHA mapping tools).

When social vulnerability population
descriptors are modeled with existing tree
canopy cover, it is projected that the
central-eastern part of the City will
experience the greatest impacts from
climate change. As shown on Map 4, areas
indicated in dark blue/purple have both high
vulnerability and low canopy and should be
targeted for tree planting.

We love the
trees that the
City maintains,
it keeps the
town shady and
cool, looks
beautiful and
encourages us
to walk around
town.
—
SURVEY

RESPONDENT
MAP 4: BIVARIATE MODEL BASED ON SOCIAL VULNERABILITY AND

EXISTING TREE CANOPY COVER

CITY TREE RESOURCE
City trees are trees managed by the City of
Newman along streets, parks, and City
facilities. These trees provide an estimated

97.9 acres of canopy (Newman City Tree
Resource Analysis, 2024). The City tree
resource provides numerous tangible and
intangible benefits to residents, visitors,
and neighboring communities. People in
the community value this resource and
recognize trees as a prominent feature of
the community. The following sections
detail key characteristics and quantifiable
benefits of Newman’s City tree resource.

Composition and
Structure
Stocking Level
The 2024 Resource Analysis summarizes
Newman’s City tree inventory. At the time
of the analysis, the inventory was made up
of 2,239 trees and 433 available planting
sites (408 vacant sites and 25 stumps) for
a stocking level of 83.8%.
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FIGURE 7: AGE DISTRIBUTION OF NEWMAN’S CITY TREES
Age Distribution
The distribution of individual tree ages within
a tree population influences present and
future costs as well as the flow of benefits.

An ideally aged population allows managers
to allocate annual maintenance costs
uniformly over many years and assures
continuity in overall tree canopy coverage
and associated benefits. A desirable
distribution has a high proportion of young
trees to offset establishment and agerelated mortality as the percentage of older trees declines over time (Richards, 1982/83).

This ideal, albeit uneven, distribution
suggests a large fraction of trees (~40%)
should be young, with a DBH less than eight
inches, while only 10% should be in the large
diameter classes (>24 inches DBH).

The age distribution of Newman’s City tree
resource shows an established age
population. A total of 44.3% of City trees
are less than 8 inches in diameter, and 7.4%
are greater than 24 inches in diameter.

Condition
Tree condition is an indication of how well
trees are managed and how well they are
performing in the region and in each
site-specific environment (e.g., street,
median, parking lot, etc.). City trees in
Newman are in overall fair or better
condition (93.1%). Approximately 4.8% of
trees are in poor condition, and 0.8% are
dead.

FIGURE 8: CONDITION OF
NEWMAN’S CITY TREES
Good—53.4%
Fair—39.7%
Poor—4.8%
Critical—1.3%
Dead—0.8%
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Species Diversity
There are 65 unique species in the City
tree inventory, which is less than the mean
of 185 species reported from 18 California
communities (Muller and Bornstein, 2010).

The most prevalent species are Pistacia
chinensis (18.1%), Fraxinus angustifolia
(17.9%), Platanus x hybrida (13.8%). As a
minimum goal, an urban tree population
should consist of no more than 10% of
any one species, 20% of any one genus,
and 30% of any one family (Clark et al,
1997; Santamour, 1990). The most
prevalent species in the City tree resource
exceed minimum diversity
recommendations.

FIGURE 9: SPECIES DISTRIBUTION
% of Population
Species
0% 5% 10% 15% 20%

17.9%

13.8%

9.0%

7.8%

4.7%

4.7%

4.5%

3.3%

2.3%

1.9%

1.0%

10.9%

18.1% Pistacia
chinensis
Fraxinus
angustifolia
Platanus x hybrida
Pyrus
calleryana
Fraxinus
velutina
Morus alba
Triadica sebifera
Lagerstroemia
indica
Cercis canadensis
Cupressus
sempervirens
Fraxinus
holotricha
Sequoia
sempervirens
All other species
Environmental Benefits of City
Trees
Annually, City trees provide quantifiable
benefits to Newman totaling $14,428, and
the average annual benefit per tree is
$6.44. These services include:
• 150,272 gallons of avoided
stormwater runoff, valued at $1,343,
an average of $0.60 per tree.
• 1.0 tons of air pollution removed,
improving air quality and reducing
adverse health incidents for a value of
$7,744, an average of $3.46 per tree.
• 31.3 tons of carbon directly
sequestered, valued at $5,341, an
average of $2.39 per tree.

FIGURE 10: BENEFITS FROM

CITY TREES
Pollution Removal—53.7%
($/yr.) $7,744
Carbon Sequestration—37.0%
($/yr.) $5,431
Avoided Runoff—9.3%
($/yr.) $1,343
Demand for water in CA is always a threat.
—

SURVEY RESPONDENT
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City Tree Maintenance
Needs
The tree inventory identified primary
maintenance needs where applicable
(Table 4 and Figure 11). Overall, most City
trees require routine pruning. All
maintenance recommendations should be
scheduled according to priority as budget
and resources allow.

TABLE 4: SUMMARY OF CITY TREE MAINTENANCE NEEDS
Maintenance Task Priority Removal Priority Prune Training Prune
Routine
Prune
Stump
Grind &
Removal
Plant Total
Priority 1 Priority 2 Priority 3 Priority 1 Priority 2
Diameter
Class
(inches)
City
Maintained
Trees
0-3 5 0 17 0 9 349 342 1 408 1,131
4-6 2 3 0 4 46 0 351 7 413
7-12 8 4 4 22 76 0 524 9 647
13-18 6 4 1 17 38 0 242 5 313
19-24 2 3 2 4 8 0 98 1 118
25-30 0 2 3 1 1 0 25 1 33
31-36 0 0 0 2 0 0 4 0 6
37-42 0 0 0 1 0 0 9 0 10
42+ 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 1
Activity
Total 23 16 27 51 178 349 1,595 25 408 2,672
Priority 1 Removal
Twenty-three (23) City trees require priority
1 removal. These trees have defects that
cannot be cost-effectively or practically
treated, have a high amount of deadwood,
or pose a hazard to a property or person.

They are recommended for removal as
soon as possible.

FIGURE 11: CITY TREE PRIORITY MAINTENANCE
Priority 2 Removal
Sixteen (16) City trees require priority 2
removal. These trees should be scheduled
for the next round of removals or when
practical and budget allows.

Priority 3 Removal
Twenty-seven (27) City trees require
priority 3 removal. These trees are
typically smaller dead trees in less
prominent locations. These trees should
be scheduled for the next round of
removals or when practical and budget
allows.

Priority 1 Prune
Fifty-one (51) City trees require priority 1
pruning. Priority 1 pruning generally refers
to trees recommended for pruning to
remove hazardous deadwood, hangers, or
broken branches. These trees have broken
or hanging limbs, hazardous deadwood,
dead, dying, or diseased limbs or leaders
greater than 4 inches in diameter.

The City trees
around town
adds beauty to
the neighbor-
hoods and they
look well main-
tained for the
most part. The
older trees tend
to have larger
limbs that pose
problems
during the win-
ter storms. —
SURVEY

RESPONDENT
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Priority 2 Prune
One hundred seventy-eight (178) City trees
were recommended for a priority 2 prune.

These trees need pruning to remove
hazardous deadwood limbs greater than
two but less than 4 inches in diameter.

Large Tree Routine Prune
Eight hundred ninety-five (895) City trees
are recommended for large-tree routine
prune. Some trees with this priority
maintenance level are in poor or critical
condition. Trees with lower condition
ratings should be prioritized because the
condition of these trees might be improved
through prompt response. For example, a
tree in poor condition may require some
management of mistletoe. If the mistletoe
is removed, the condition of the tree may
be improved with relief from this parasitic
organism.

Small Tree Routine Prune
Seven hundred (700) City trees are
recommended for small-tree routine
pruning. Small-tree care/pruning does not
require many tools and can be completed
in a relatively short amount of time, often
from the ground.

Training Prune
Three hundred and forty-nine (349) City
trees require a training prune. Training,
defined as the selective pruning of small
branches to influence the future shape and
structure of a young tree, is important for
young trees. Minor pruning cuts can
improve the overall structure of a tree and
can often reduce more significant
maintenance needs as the tree matures.

Stump Grinding
Twenty-five (25) otherwise vacant tree
sites require stump grinding. Once the
stumps are removed, these sites should be
confirmed as available for tree planting.

Planting Plan
The City tree inventory maintenance needs
include planting 408 vacant City tree sites.

The City received a CAL FIRE grant to
plant 200 trees as part of this project, for
more information, see the City of
Newman’s online Story Map.
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URBAN FORESTRY

OPERATIONS
As of 2023, the City of Newman Public
Works Department manages 2,239 City
trees along streets, in parks, and at City
facilities.

Structure
The Public Works Department has several
Divisions, including Parks, Sewer, Streets
Maintenance, and Water. The Department
employs 20 maintenance staff who cover
all Public Works duties. The Public Works
Superintendent manages 12 staff, seven of
which dedicate a subset of their time to
tree work. Depending on workloads and
staff availability, three to four Maintenance
Worker employees comprise a tree crew.

As the community has grown, several
positions have been added, and the
amount of contracted work has increased.

The ratio of maintenance needs to
employee levels has remained steady,
though the Public Works Department has
vacant positions and is currently
understaffed. In addition, water and sewer
maintenance occurs regularly and takes
precedence over other work. As a result,
tree maintenance does not occur as often
or as thoroughly as needed.

Public Works
Department
Parks
Tree Crew
Two to Four Parttime Staff
Street
Maintenance
Seven Full-time
Staff
One Full-time
Staff
Four Full-time
Staff
Sewer Water
FIGURE 12: PUBLIC WORKS MAINTENANCE STAFFING LEVELS

AND STRUCTURE
Services
In the summer, Public Works maintenance
staff spend approximately 16 hours on tree
work each week. Work on City trees
includes:
• Reactive pruning
• Responding to service requests
• Contract management
Service Requests
The Public Works Office takes resident
service request calls and passes them to
qualified staff members and/or creates a
work order. Primarily, tree maintenance
requests are to address hanging branches,
visibility, and other public safety concerns.

COMMUNITY FEEDBACK & ANALYSIS
Stakeholders expressed concern that
current staffing levels are too low and
as a result there is increased liability
from deferred maintenance. Some
ideas included increasing staffing levels
and dedicating staff to tree care.

COMMUNITY FEEDBACK & ANALYSIS
There is some confusion as to what
constitutes a City tree. In some cases,
Public Works staff measure the
distance between the curb and the
tree, consult the subdivision rights-ofway maps, and notify property owners. 33 34
Trees Versus
Infrastructure
Infrastructure conflicts arise through tree
root interactions with sidewalks, sewer
lines, and underground utilities. According
to McPhearson and Peper (1996), municipal
foresters were surveyed in 15 cities and
annual concrete and sewer repair costs
attributed to tree damage averaged $4.28
per street tree. On average, repair costs are
equivalent to 25 percent of annual tree
maintenance expenditures. In Newman,
these costs are likely higher because tree
basins in the downtown include irrigation
and electrical conduit for street lighting one
foot below ground.

Tree Roots Versus Sidewalks
Tree roots can significantly impact
sidewalks as they grow, expanding in
search of nutrients and water. Roots can
push against concrete, causing it to crack
and uplift. This disruption poses safety
risks for pedestrians and may require
constant maintenance or even replacement
of sidewalks. Sidewalk repair costs are the
single largest expense in all cities,
averaging $3.01 per tree. For a large city
like Los Angeles, this could equate to $5.5
million in annual repair costs when
accounting for inflation. Small
municipalities may not have as many trees
but may still have limited resources for
repairs and replacement.

A well thought out species palette can
guide managers to trees that will fit the
available grow space and have favorable
root characteristics to limit infrastructure
damage. In Newman, three of the top five
tree species (around 28% of the total tree
population) have root characteristics that
are problematic to infrastructure. The
CalPoly SelectTree website rates root
damage potential of a tree; Fraxinus
oxycarpa (Raywood ash), Platanus hybrida
(sycamore), and Fraxinus velutina (velvet
ash) all have a rating of High. Having an
understanding of the root damage
potential can help the community lessen
the amount and severity of infrastructure
damage.

While the type of species can impact the
probability of a tree causing infrastructure
conflicts, so can the planter size. If trees
are planted in small planters or narrow
landscape strips, they will inevitably cause
infrastructure conflicts. Though, shade
provided by tree canopy can demonstrably
extend the lifespan of materials used in
the construction of hardscape features
(McPherson, et al, 2005).

Tree Roots Versus Underground
Utilities
Similarly, underground utilities such as sewer
lines, water pipes, electrical lines, and cables
are susceptible to tree root intrusion. Tree
roots are naturally drawn to moisture, which
leads them to seek out underground pipes.

As roots grow, they can exert pressure on
these utilities, causing leaks, breaks, or
even complete failure of the infrastructure.

This damage can disrupt essential services
and require extensive repairs.

When considering these interactions,
urban planners and arborists often work
together to mitigate issues. Some
strategies adapted from ANSI A300
Standards are explained here:
• Proper Planter Design: Approving
designs with adequate space for trees
and other infrastructure is the first step
in preventing infrastructure conflicts.

Modifying existing designs (e.g., bump
outs, bridges) can preserve trees and
help prevent future conflicts.
• Proper Installation: Ensuring utilities
are well-sealed and properly installed
with protective layers can minimize
the chances of root intrusion.
• Regular Monitoring: Implementing
routine inspections of underground
utilities to identify and address any
root intrusion before it causes
significant damage.
• Selecting Appropriate Tree
Species: Choosing tree species with
non-invasive root systems for
planting near sewer lines can prevent
root intrusion issues.
• Regular Maintenance: Conducting
routine inspections and maintenance
of sewer lines to detect root intrusion
early and using techniques like
hydro-jetting to remove roots without
damaging the pipes.
• Chemical Treatments: Applying root
growth inhibitors or herbicides around
sewer lines can deter root growth
toward these vulnerable areas.
• Root Pruning: Regular pruning of
tree roots near sidewalks can help
manage their growth and reduce
pressure on concrete.
• Flexible Pavement Design: Using
flexible materials or designing
sidewalks with flexibility to
accommodate root growth can
prevent cracking and uplift.

Fostering collaboration between urban
planners, arborists, and utility
maintenance teams is fundamental to any
optimized urban forestry department.

Developing urban planning guidelines that
account for both infrastructure needs and
the preservation of trees can help create
more sustainable and harmonious
cityscapes. Continuous research into
innovative materials, construction
methods, and tree management practices
can further aid in mitigating these conflicts
between trees and urban infrastructure.

COMMUNITY FEEDBACK & ANALYSIS
Stakeholders and community members
expressed that damaged hardscapes
are the biggest urban forestry related
problem Newman is facing.

Top: Topping damages trees and leads to
uncontrolled regrowth and poor structure.

Bottom: Pollarding results in a uniquely shaped
tree with managed structure and causes much
less damage than a tree that has been topped.
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COMMUNITY FEEDBACK & ANALYSIS
Since the ordinance changed, there is
some confusion about who is
responsible for the care of City trees.

There is a feeling that residents want
trees in the public right-of-way but do
not want the responsibility of caring for
them. There is a desire for the City to
take over the care of all City trees and
to provide more frequent care,
balanced between in-house and
contracted work. If the City were not
able to take responsibility for the care
of City trees, ideas to promote more
regular maintenance included a
qualified program by income or need.

Historically, it has been common for
trees to be topped, damaged, or even
girdled by weed eaters during weed
control. Ideas to prevent this included
distributing information on proper
pruning practices and creating a mulch
ring around the base of the tree to help
suppress weeds and keep vegetation
away from the trunk.

COMMUNITY FEEDBACK & ANALYSIS
The debris program is supported by
stakeholders, as it keeps leaves from
interfering with storm pumps during
storms. Though many community
members consider tree litter a
nuisance, they appreciate the service.

Respondents rated this as the most
appreciated service when answering
the survey. Some community members
are not aware that the debris
management program does not accept
materials from palm trees because they
are not accepted by the facility.

Tree Maintenance
In 2004 City ordinance was amended to
remit the City’s responsibility to care for
City trees in one of the largest
subdivisions in the community (built in the
1980s) because the City was unable to
keep up with the maintenance needs.

In-house crews provide clearance and
visibility pruning.

In fiscal year 2015-2016, the City began
allocating consistent annual funding for
large, mature ash tree maintenance.

Contractors provided pruning to
approximately 30-50 of the City’s mature
ash trees annually on a six-year cycle.

Debris Management
Through the City’s debris program,
contractors pick up green waste, including
tree material, fall through spring.

Contractors take the green waste to the
compost facility in Modesto.

Pollarding versus
Topping and why
Pollarding is Preferred
Pruning can be beneficial to a tree’s
overall health and can manage growth
where space is limited. While both topping
and pollarding are pruning methods used
to manage tree growth, they are vastly
different in their approach, purpose, and
subsequent impact on the tree’s health
and structure.

Topping is a harmful pruning method that
involves cutting off the upper portion of a
tree’s main branches or crown. Typically,
topping is done to quickly reduce the
height or size of a tree. It is considered a
harmful practice because it removes a
significant portion of foliage and creates
large wounds the tree cannot quickly
compartmentalize. Topping can result in
rapid, unhealthy regrowth, weak branch
structures, increased vulnerability to
diseases and pests, and overall tree
stress. Making a cheap fix costly to
manage in the long run.

Unlike topping, pollarding is a more
controlled pruning technique that involves
the removal of branches and shoots to
promote a specific growth pattern. It is
usually done to create a framework of
branches that will be supported by strong
attachment points. This method
encourages the tree to produce new
growth from the pollarded points, creating
a dense head of foliage. Pollarding is a
healthier method for managing trees to
produce fodder for livestock, wood for
fuel, or maintaining tree foliage and root
systems in confined spaces or areas with
utility restrictions. When done correctly
and regularly, it can result in a distinct
appearance and can prolong the tree’s
lifespan.
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Right Tree, Right
Place
The practice of installing the
optimal species for a particular
planting site is known as the
“Right Tree, Right Place”. This
philosophy considers the effects
of tree growth to existing and
planned utilities, existing
landscape, and other
infrastructure. Factors to
consider include, planter size,
soil characteristics, water
needs, as well as the intended
role and characteristics of the
species. By considering the
long-term consequences of
planting a particular tree in a
particular place, conflicts and
premature removal of trees can
be avoided.

Proper consideration for species
selection and planting location
has not always been provided.

Some species were planted
heavily at different periods in
the history of Newman’s urban
forestry program. A few of these
species are costly to maintain,
some are poorly suited to the
local climate, and others drop
unwanted debris. Due to the
many tree-hardscape conflicts
in the narrow park strips, Public
Works staff are considering
which species have a reputation
for hardscape conflicts and
reserving them for open areas
with adequate space for root
spread and growth.

Tree Planting
On average, the City plants 20 trees each
year and has a mortality rate less than the
average of 8%. Planting occurs in the
spring or fall and primarily is to replace City
trees that have died. If residents request a
street tree, they are put on a waiting list for
new tree plantings. Trees are selected using
the Approved City Tree List.

In 2012, the City of Newman received a
CAL FIRE grant to plant 175 trees. As
part of the 2023 CAL FIRE grant, the City
planted 200 trees to enhance community
beautification, decrease greenhouse gas
emissions, increase energy efficiency, and
improve air quality (City of Newman 2024
Planting Plan).

COMMUNITY FEEDBACK & ANALYSIS
Community members were concerned
that (1) replacement plantings were not
occurring and (2) newly planted trees
were not being maintained. Some ideas
around this challenge are to work with
community members to gauge their
desire and ability to take care of a
street tree before planting and leverage
partnerships with community
organizations and volunteers to help
support tree establishment.

To decrease the mortality rate of newly
planted trees, Public Works will not
re-plant trees in front of resident
homes when it is clear residents do not
provide supplemental irrigation.

There is some concern over the right
tree, right place philosophy, where trees
are involved in infrastructure damage
and blocking signage and solar panels.
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Irrigation
Newman uses ground water from four
deep groundwater wells for the
community’s water needs, including
landscape irrigation. The City follows the
groundwater sustainability requirements
and the water table level determines if
water restrictions need to be in place. The
recent droughts in California’s Central
Valley led to a drop in the water table. The
most severe conditions occurred between
2014 and 2017. As a result, Stage 2 water
restrictions have been in place for nearly a
decade in Newman. At one point, the
community experienced a 25% reduction
in water availability. Though they were
able to comply, this resulted in a
significant amount of water cut offs.

Not only can drought be the primary cause
for a tree to die, but it can also predispose
trees to other stressors. During droughts,
water restrictions allow for irrigation to
occur between set hours on particular
days. In previous years, the City has been
able to continue watering trees during

COMMUNITY FEEDBACK & ANALYSIS
Stakeholders expressed concern for water
availability in the future and are interested
in planting more drought tolerant species
and xeriscaping. There was also concern
that water insecurity is a factor in private
property owners transitioning from
greenspace to rock and the impact this
will have on the heat island effect and
community aesthetics. There was also
concern that salinity levels can be high
enough to cause plant damage.

There is a desire for Public Works staff to
have access and training to use a watering
truck to irrigate newly planted trees.
droughts. The City’s watering practices are
a significant factor in the recent increase
in tree canopy.

California Releaf recommends that newly
planted trees be watered more often than
mature trees; two to four times per week
in the summer depending on the soil type
(sandy soils require more frequent
watering than clay soils). Every time a
newly planted tree is watered, it should
receive 10-20 gallons of water depending
on the size of the root ball. Considering
current watering schedules, a property
owner can water at most two days a week.

Irrigation Example
Water rates in Newman are a combination of a variable (meter reading) and fixed (tiered) rate. Consider a scenario where a resident in
a single-family residential home has an
adjacent street tree and provided the
recommended 20 gallons of water at the
frequency of two times a week, the total
number of gallons per week would be roughly
60 gallons of water for the tree. Over a
month, the property owner will have used
approximately 240 gallons to water the tree.

Watering
The landscape in public easements is to
be maintained in a way that is conducive
to tree health. If the tree is on public
property or in the downtown area, the
current watering program for the
establishment of young trees is one year.

Public Works is responsible for watering
newly planted City trees. Park trees are
watered with the turf.

Tree Removal
There is a permitting process for City tree
removals. If the removal is a result of
construction, then funds for mitigation
planting are required. Currently, City tree
removals are done by Public Works staff.

There are approximately 10 removals
each year.

Safety
Currently, Public Works does not have
staff holding certified arborists or other
professional tree care licenses. When in
need of an arborist, the City contracts
local licensed arborists. All staff participate
in safety talks, safety tailgates, and daily
stretching to prevent accidents and instill
a culture of safety. Staff are trained
internally and have cross training in all of
the Public Works Department’s roles.

Every employee that is assigned
equipment has training on basic operation
and performs daily checks and
preventative maintenance on that
equipment. Written participation records
are kept.

COMMUNITY FEEDBACK & ANALYSIS
Stakeholders acknowledged the costs
of ongoing tree maintenance are higher
than tree removal costs which impacts
community members’ decisions. The
permitting process for street tree
removals in subdivisions is rarely
enforced. In some cases, the decision
to remove a City tree is being made
based on the determination of staff that
are not trained to evaluate the health
and safety of trees, but appeal to
resident concerns. To move forward in
tree protection, consistent enforcement
of tree removal policies should be
enforced.

COMMUNITY FEEDBACK & ANALYSIS
There is a desire for staff to become
certified arborists. There is a desire for
Public Works staff to have access and
training to use a chipper and chip
truck.
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Emergency Response
Newman has an emergency response plan
in place. Though not specific to trees and
the urban forest, Public Works staff have
an on-call system and respond to
emergencies to remove hazards that can
include trees. In some cases, contractors
assist with emergencies as well as hazard
assessments and mitigation.

Funding
Predictable funding is key to effective and
efficient management of the urban forest.

Trees are living organisms, constantly
growing and changing over time and in
response to their environment. A stable
budget allows urban forest managers to
program necessary tree care at the
appropriate life stage when it is most
beneficial and cost-effective (i.e., when
trees are young).

Operating Budget
The amount of funding urban forestry
receives is subject to change and depends
on the greater economy as well as the
needs of other programs. Based on the
Fiscal Year 2023/2024 budget, Public
Works makes up 14% of the City’s
expenditures. The majority of funding for
urban forestry services comes from the
General Fund. Approximately 5.7% of the
Public Works’ annual budget is dedicated
to tree services, with a current annual
maintenance budget of approximately
$60,000. Urban forestry funding is used
for a variety of public tree maintenance
needs. The majority is directed to pruning
($26,000) (Figure 13).

Supplemental funding comes from special
tax districts (Landscape and Lighting
Districts) and various state grants.

Landscape and Lighting Districts pay for
the landscape fund and for the municipal
lift station, and a portion of the funds go
to tree care.

FIGURE 13: ALLOCATION OF

URBAN FORESTRY FUNDING
(FY 2023-2024)

COMMUNITY FEEDBACK & ANALYSIS
At current levels, funding shortfalls
have inhibited Public Works from
providing proactive care to City trees.

Current funding levels are insufficient
to hire dedicated staff to complete tree
work and purchase current equipment
needs. Increased funding for Public
Works has been on the ballot in recent
elections, but the measure failed to
pass because there is a sentiment that
alternative funding sources should
support City tree maintenance to put
less burden on the community. While
the City has been successful in
obtaining funding for tree planting and
planning, avenues of funding have not
been available for tree maintenance.

Pruning
$26,000
Tree and Stump Removal
$7,750
Establishment/Irrigation
$5,000
Repair/Mitigation of
Infrastructure Damage
$5,000
Litter/Storm Clean-up
$5,000
Planting
$3,000
Inspections/Service
Requesters
$3,000
Program Administration
$2,500
Pest and Disease Control
$1,500
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CITY AND COUNTY

POLICY AND

REGULATION
Municipal Code
Municipal code contains several provisions
that impact trees, tree care, or the urban
forest. Policies and provisions relevant to
trees are located in Chapters 4, 5, 6, and
11; Chapter 11 is the Street Tree
Ordinance.

Title 4 Building Regulations
Chapter 4.13 The Historic Building
Preservation of the City of Newman,
section 4.13.080 Criteria for historic
designation presents criteria for
designation as a historic resource, which
can include natural features like trees.

Title 5 Zoning
Chapter 5.01 General Zoning Provisions,
section 5.01.070 Definitions includes
trees as a cultural resource.

Chapter 5.16 Development Regulations
section 5.16.040 Landscaping and
screening sets standards for land use and
development, which:
• Encourages water conservation
through planting native and droughttolerant plants and water-efficient irrigation systems
• Considers solar access prior to
incorporating trees
• Presents a standard container size
for trees at planting
• Requires supports
• Prohibits development within the
dripline of preserved existing
trees
• Requires landscape inspection
Chapter 5.17 Off-Street Parking
Regulations, section 5.17.070 Off-street
parking layout includes parking lot
designs, including when trees are
incorporated.

Title 6 Subdivisions
Chapter 6.06 Required, Supplemental
Improvements, section 6.06.010 Required
improvements requires street trees at
subdivision homes.

Title 9 Police Regulations
Chapter 9.06 Mistletoe Abatement requires
properties to be kept free of mistletoe.

Title 11 Public Ways and Property
Chapter 11.04 Street Tree Regulations
sections outline the expected care of City
trees.

11.04.020 Definitions provides a list of
definitions for terms that are used in the
chapter.

11.04.030 Street Tree Plan establishes
the Street Tree Plan as a guiding
document for the City tree resource,
including approved street trees, methods
of planting, and design.

11.04.040 Administration, authority –
Director of Public Works designates the
Director of Public Works authority to
regulate the street tree program and
ensure tree maintenance.

11.04.050 Permits required to regulate
street tree removal through a permitting
process. Requires replanting street trees
upon removal.

11.04.060 Illegal acts prohibit damaging
street trees and private trees posing a
hazard to public space.

11.04.070 Erection, alteration, or
removal of buildings requires a permit and
mitigation if street trees are damaged or
removed during the alteration of a building.

11.04.080 Subdivision street tree plans
street tree designs and a deposit to the
City for tree planting in new subdivisions.

Requires developers, property owners, or
subdividers to care for street trees planted
as part of the development.

11.04.090 Diseased, nuisance trees allow
for modifications to the street tree choice
if a species becomes undesirable to the
majority of residents on the block.

11.04.100 Nonliability of City – Duty of
property owner absolves the liability of
the City.

11.04.110 Appeals outline the appeals
process.

11.04.120 Violation, penalties state the
penalties for code violation.

11.11.010 Prohibited actions provide
protections for park trees.
2001 Street Tree Plan
In 2001, City staff from Public Works and
Planning worked with a consultant to
prepare the Street Tree Plan as required by
Municipal Code Section 11-4 and in
support of the Newman General Plan. The
2001 Plan is superseded by this Urban
Forest Management Plan.

Section 1 Introduction
Introduces the purpose of the Street Tree
Plan, which is to not only meet the
requirements set in the Street Tree
Ordinance, Municipal Code Chapter 11-4,
but also to provide supplemental policies
and guidance related to trees and their
management. Guides the tree program in
proper management of the City’s urban
forest so that the community can continue
to receive the many benefits, which are
also outlined here. Defines street trees and
the department of public works
responsibilities.

Section 2 Planting Guidelines
Outlines suitable locations for tree
placement, planting patterns, and
guidelines for street tree planting including
species selection, street tree master list,
and location for residential trees to
maximize benefits.

Section 3 Street Trees
Requires street tree plans for new
development, explains tree selection,
introduces the Master Tree list, and
requires uniform planting by roadway
segment.

Section 4 Street and Public
Space Tree Maintenance
Outlines the general responsibilities the
City has for managing City trees. Includes
considerations for service requests,
general care, inventory management, pest
and disease management, infrastructure
conflicts, protection, planting, and
removal.

Section 5 Tree Removal on City
Streets and Public Spaces
Presents criteria used to determine if tree
removal is warranted.

Section 6 Reforestation
Outlines the tree replacement policy and
when reforestation plans might be needed.

Section 7 Other Considerations
Outlines responsibilities for City trees,
requires street tree plans, policies in
relation to tree damage or visibility
conflict, and introduces landscaping as
sound barriers.

Section 8 References and
Resources
Provides supplemental information on tree
species characteristics and their
management. Includes the ordinance (up
to date as of 2001).
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Newman 2030 General
Plan (2007)
The Newman General Plan is a
comprehensive guide that seeks to shape
policy and decision-making that preserves
Newman’s unique sense of place. The
vision can be realized through
accomplishing the goals outlined in the
document. The City utilizes the plan like a
constitution for land use and community
development and provides a legal
framework for decisions and projects.

Land Use Element
The Land Use Element includes guidelines
for master plan development and sets
forth design standards, guidelines, and
requirements for planting and protecting
street trees, trees in parking lots, and
rights-of-way in both public and private
improvement projects. The section also
mentions that downtown property and
business owners can establish a Business
Improvement District (BID) and that BID
funding can be used for street trees in the
downtown area.

Transportation and Circulation
Element
The purpose of the Circulation Element is
to provide the policy framework for
regulation and development of the
circulation system in Newman and must be
correlated with the land use section. This
section defines how arterials, streets, and
bike lanes should be constructed, calling
for street trees and appropriate-sized
planting strips. The section also mentions
street trees as an important factor in
connectivity between neighborhoods,
pedestrian safety, and traffic calming.

Natural Resources Element
The Natural Resources Element provides
direction regarding the conservation,
development and use of natural resources
in and around Newman, including
agricultural land, water quality, vegetation
and wildlife, and air quality. The plan
recognizes trees are beneficial for providing
habitat for many of the protected species
both resident and migratory. The plan
recognizes both native and non-native trees
are vital for these benefits. The plan states
new developments must protect native
trees, especially mature oaks.

Community Design Element
The Community Design Element ensures
that Newman preserves its unique sense
of place as new developments arise. Trees
are called out as a part of the character of
Newman and include actions for tree
replacement to preserve the character of
the area. The plan outlines protections for
mature and heritage trees as well as
protecting trees from removal without a
permit, vandalism, and street tree root
zones. The plan identifies trees as buffers
in industrial areas, and includes trees in
pedestrian-oriented designs. This element
mentions subdivisions for having wide
streets and no planting strips to facilitate
trees but sets tree requirements for
subdivisions and seeks to expand existing
tree canopy through tree planting
programs. It states that the Planning
Commission makes decisions regarding
trees and the public can appeal decisions.

Final Environmental Impact
Report
This document details what possible
effects any project in the community would
have on the surrounding environment,
details ways to mitigate those effects and
provides alternatives for the proposed
project. The document includes guidelines
that aim to protect wildlife and habitat but
does not specify trees in those guidelines.

Improvements Standards
These standards provide tree planting
standards and mentions planters in parking
lot designs.
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Climate Change and Health
Profile Report Stanislaus County
This document is a comprehensive
assessment of the health status of the
residents in Stanislaus County and how future
climate changes may affect them, especially
vulnerable populations, as well as a plan for
addressing identified health concerns. This
provides a roadmap for improving the health
of Stanislaus County. However, trees are
only briefly mentioned despite providing
numerous benefits that mitigate many
concerns highlighted in the document.

Non-motorized Transportation
Plan
This document guides the development of
the bicycle and pedestrian facilities in
Newman. The Plan’s goals are to make
Newman a more pleasant, convenient, and
safe place for people who walk and bike.

The General Plan is referenced to indicate
that trees can be used as traffic calming
measures.

Pedestrian Conditions
The Pedestrian Conditions section
considers trees as pedestrian facilities.

This section recommends that sidewalks
accommodate space for trees as well as
pedestrian traffic. A “walkable
environment” is described with complete
sidewalks and street trees. The plan
describes older parts of the City as having
trees in planters along curbs to provide
shade and buffer pedestrians from traffic,
while newer portions of town lack that
buffer. In newer areas, private tree
plantings are recognized for their shade.

Areas with a lack of trees are mentioned
as being less pedestrian friendly.

Recommendations
The Recommendations section highlights
areas that could be improved, including
consideration for street trees and planting
strips.

Guidelines
The Guidelines section sets guidelines for
street trees, species selection, placement,
and maintenance. It describes the space
in between the curb and pedestrians to
include street trees.

Stanislaus County Emergency
Operations Plan
The City of Newman is included in the
Stanislaus County Emergency Operations
Plan, which is enacted in response to
natural disasters and other emergencies.

Disaster debris management applies to the
urban forest.
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ANALYSIS OF

SUSTAINABILITY

INDICATORS
The development of the UFMP included
the evaluation of industry-defined
sustainability indicators to assess current
conditions in the urban forest resource,
programming, and engagement. In
addition to best management practices
and industry standards, the indicators are
a tool for evaluating the sustainability of a
community’s urban forest program as
defined in the Journal of Arboriculture
article “A Model of Urban Forest
Sustainability” (Clark et al. 1997).

To identify goals and areas where the
urban forestry program can be improved,
managers can regularly assess, evaluate,
and indicate the current performance
levels of the urban forest through the
Sustainability Indicators. While the
Sustainability Indicators are a useful tool
for assessing the current status of an
urban forest program, it does not
necessarily provide a comprehensive
review of all the areas in which a program
could be improved. The Sustainability
Indicators do provide an opportunity for
managers to baseline their current
conditions and understand how they can
be improved to meet industry
recommendations and then establish
performance measures to improve the
effectiveness of their management
approach (Kenney et al. 2011).

The criteria for the Sustainability
Indicators were used as a reference to
assess the current urban forestry practices
in Newman and provided the framework
for describing what current urban forest
management looks like and steps to
advance urban forest management.

Overall, Newman’s urban forestry program
is performing at a medium level, and a
detailed report of the results of the
assessment can be found in Appendix C.

TABLE 5: SUSTAINABILITY INDICATORS SCORECARD
Indicators of a Sustainable Urban Forest
Assessed Performance Level
Low Medium High
The Trees
Urban Tree Canopy
X
Equitable Distribution
X
Size/Age Distribution
X
Condition of Public Trees - Streets, Parks
X
Condition of Public Trees - Natural Areas N/A
Trees on Private Property
X
Species Diversity
X
Suitability
X
Space and Volume
X
The
Players
Neighborhood Action
X
Large Private & Institutional Landholder Involvement
X
Green Industry Involvement
X
City Department/Agency Cooperation
X
Funder Engagement
X
Utility Engagement
X
State Engagement
X
Public Awareness
X
X
Regional Collaboration
X
The Mgmt
Approach
Tree Inventory
X
Canopy Assessment
X
Management Plan
X
Risk Management Program
X
Maintenance of Publicly-Owned Trees (ROWs)
X
Maintenance Program of Publicly-Owned Natural Areas
X
Planting Program
X
Tree Protection Policy
X
City Staffing and Equipment
X
Funding
X
X
Disaster Preparedness & Response
X
Communications
X
Totals 10 156
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The Trees
The Trees categories are primarily ranked
as Low and Medium.

The land cover assessment determined
that Newman has 6.9% tree canopy and
opportunities to increase tree canopy on
public and private land are abundant. Tree
canopy is not equitably distributed
throughout the community and tends to be
lower in new developments. Tree
preservation and planting should focus on
areas of the community with lower-thanaverage tree canopy and other areas identified as priorities in the Tree Canopy
Land Cover Assessment (2024).

The City of Newman Resource
Analysis (2024) of City trees provided
comprehensive data on the species, size,
and condition of the resource.
• Species: The most common tree
species are Pistacia chinensis,
Fraxinus angustifolia, and Platanus x
hybrida which each exceed the
common species diversity threshold
of 10%. The genus with Fraxinus spp.
(ash) also exceeds the suggested
maximum of 20%. The high reliance
on few species or genera puts the
City tree resource at risk for
significant losses if a pest or
pathogen of any of the most
abundant tree species is introduced.

The number of species is also
considerably lower than the mean of
185 species reported from 18
California communities (Muller and
Bornstein, 2010). Planting efforts
should seek to expand species
diversity.
• Size: The inventory has a nearly
ideal, established population. An
ideal aged population allows
managers to allocate annual
maintenance costs uniformly over
time and facilitates continuity in
canopy coverage.
• Condition: More than 93.1% of City
trees are in fair or better condition. In
addition, seven out of the top 12
most prevalent trees are performing
well. Some of these species have
significant proportions of mature
trees, which indicates that mature
trees that are reaching the end of
their usable life are lowering the
overall species’ performance, such
as Quercus lobata.

Tree planting has been guided by the
Approved City Tree List, which includes
relatively few species. There is an
opportunity to promote species diversity in
the community by expanding upon the
current list. Moving forward, the list should
be periodically reviewed and revised to
include new species or to remove species
that are no longer performing well. The
Approved City Tree List should include
species that are currently performing at a
high level as well as trees that will be able
to adapt to the changing climate as
recommended by current research (e.g.,
USDA hardiness zone maps and
projections).

The Players
The City has the most opportunity for
advancement within The Players
categories. The category with the highest
performance is City Department and
Agency Cooperation. In Newman, common
goals and collaboration occur across all
departments. The small dynamic nature of
the City means there are avenues in place
for two-way communication that are
well-used with targeted, coordinated
messages. In addition, City policy and
actions are implemented by formal
interdepartmental and inter-agency
working teams on all City projects.

Typically, staff “wear multiple hats” and
coordination is optimized.

Newman is performing moderately in
Funder and State Engagement because
state grants have supported urban forestry
planning efforts, tree planting events, and
wetland improvements.

While there is internal shared vision and
support, there are many opportunities for
the City to increase partnerships with
outside organizations. Areas of low
performance relate to outreach and
collaboration with community members
(e.g., private landowners and the general
public), utility companies, and green
industry members in the region. There is
potential for increased public outreach and
education to foster more involvement from
the community. This can be achieved by
dedicating time to creating and nurturing
relationships and champions to carry
along any policy and plans related to the
urban forest. Further collaboration with the
community and external partners on urban
forestry efforts would bring management
to the next level.

The Management
Approach
The City’s program received its highest
scores when analyzing the categories
within The Management Approach. At the
same time, improvement in these
categories would require the most
additional resources. For example, an area
of low performance is City staffing and
equipment. Staffing levels directly affect
the City’s capacity to provide maintenance
to City trees. Staffing and equipment
needs have resulted in a low performance
score and ultimately have a cascading
effect on the program. A more ideal
staffing situation would include the
addition of two Public Works Maintenance
Staff to help address priority and
maintenance tasks for City trees.

Adequate staffing levels and equipment
will help transition the program to
proactive tree care.

Funding is another area where the City is
performing low to medium. Currently,
funding comes from the public sector and
primarily covers reactive work. Funding
strategies to increase overall funding
could have an immediate impact on the
department. The inventory maintenance
summary could be used to calculate the
cost estimates needed to fund tree
maintenance operations appropriately.

This planned funding can help Newman
address priority work quickly following
best practices keeping the public safe and
tree-related incidents to a minimum. By
providing proactive tree maintenance
Newman can reduce issues that cause
priority work and maintain their trees in a
healthy and safe manner.

Both Newman’s tree protection policy and
planting program are performing
moderately. Tree establishment is
consistently funded and occurs on an
annual basis. Overall, the community
appreciates City trees, but there are
barriers to tree establishment and
maintenance. Policies are in place to
protect City trees, but the policies
concerning the care of City trees by
adjacent property owners are not wellenforced or ineffective. Policies are not in place to protect private trees.

Newman is performing at a high level in all
categories related to this planning effort.

These include having up-to-date
information on the full City tree inventory,
canopy assessment, and an Urban Forest
Plan. The Plan highlights opportunities for
Newman to shape their urban forestry
program for future success.
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ENGAGEMENT
Trees and the urban forest impact every
resident, visitor, property owner, renter,
and business in Newman. The benefits
that are provided by this resource go
beyond property and City boundaries. The
responsibility for the care and protection
of this resource goes beyond Public Works
and includes many individuals, City
Departments, tree care professionals, and
agencies. The engagement and
contribution of these urban forest
stakeholders were integral to the
development of the Urban Forest
Management Plan. The following section
describes these stakeholders and their
roles in the care and protection of the
urban forest. These stakeholders were
engaged throughout the planning process.

Urban Forest
Stakeholders
City Leadership
Planning Commission
The Planning Commission is an advisory
body responsible for planning and
development in Newman. In their role, they
review development plans that sometimes
relate to the urban forest. For plans that
indicate the types of trees and landscaping,
the Planning Commission considers if the
project will support a cohesive community
feel and whether it includes a mix of
deciduous and evergreen species.

City Departments
Public Works
The Department of Public Works actively
plans, operates, and maintains basic
facilities and services of Newman, including
wastewater collection and treatment, water
supply, stormwater drainage, streets and
alleys, parks, buildings, City trees, and
grounds. This Department is responsible for
the care of City trees.

Non-Profit Groups
Rotary Club
Rotary Club is an international service
organization that aims to bring business
and professional leaders together to
provide community services. Newman’s
Rotary Club has been involved in and
continues to have an interest in planting
new trees and maintaining mature trees.

State Agencies
California Department of Forestry and
Fire Protection (CAL FIRE)
CAL FIRE’s Urban & Community Forestry
Program works to expand and improve the
management of trees and related
vegetation in communities throughout
California. The mission of the program is to
lead the effort to advance the development
of sustainable urban and community forests
in California. The program also administers
State and Federal grants throughout
California communities to advance urban
forestry efforts (fire.ca.gov).

California Department of Transportation
(Caltrans)
Caltrans manages California’s highways
and freeways. Their mission is to provide
all users with a network of safe and
reliable transportation infrastructure.

Within Newman, Caltrans manages some
trees in the public rights-of-way (e.g., N
Street/State Route 33).

Community Engagement
Engagement opportunities were facilitated
to receive input on the community’s current
impressions, experiences, and goals for the
urban forest and City services and
programming around the topic. The
engagement events helped connect
residents to the planning process and
allowed community members to provide
input if they desired. The goal was to align
the Plan with the community’s vision.

Community engagement also allowed the
City to provide information about the urban
forest and planning process.

COMMUNITY FEEDBACK & ANALYSIS
Stakeholders and community members
expressed concern over the lack of
service organizations and community
involvement. Currently, Newman has
residents who are working locally and
residents who commute to the Bay Area
to achieve higher salaries while
experiencing more affordable living.

Residents that use Newman as a
bedroom community, working in
agriculture, or for other local businesses
have varied salaries, priorities, and
visions for the urban forest.

Tabling Events
Booths were set up at the Fall Festival on
Saturday August 31st and Sunday,
September 1st, 2024, and a soccer event
on Saturday, October 13th, 2024 to
facilitate conversations about the
community’s vision for the urban forest,
solicit input through the survey, and
highlight current data around trees and
tree canopy in Newman.

Community Presentation
A community presentation was recorded to
guide listeners through background
information on tree canopy and land cover
in Newman, the City tree resource, urban
forestry operations, and upcoming
engagement opportunities. The
presentation was advertised using several
outlets (e.g., through flyers and
advertisements, and online platforms) and
then recorded and posted to the City’s
website throughout the engagement
window (August through November 2024).

Survey
A survey was conducted to gauge public
sentiment on the current state of the urban
forest and the City’s operations. Both
electronic (English) and hard copy (English
and Spanish) versions of the survey were
available from August 12th to November
5th, 2024. In total, 22 Newman residents
responded to the survey. The complete
survey and results, including comments
received, are presented in Appendix E.

The survey explored public opinions about
the past, present, and future of the urban
forest. Community input on the perception
of the City’s effectiveness in managing the
urban forest, attitudes toward trees, new
plantings, and the most valued benefits
guided the goals, priorities, and objectives
included in the implementation plan.

Overall, respondents from Newman’s
community survey showed a positive
attitude towards trees and expanding tree
canopy. While these survey results may
not fully represent the entire community’s
views, they provide a valuable starting
point for shaping the urban forest and
informing this plan in a meaningful way.
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SUMMARY OF KEY

FINDINGS
The Tree Canopy and Land Cover
Assessment provides a land cover layer
that identifies the location and extent of
the existing canopy (public and private)
and establishes a baseline for monitoring
overall tree canopy cover throughout the
community. There is an opportunity to
increase tree canopy cover across the
community. Though more recently
developed areas tend to have lower
canopy cover, the historic change analysis
shows that the canopy has been
increasing over time, and canopy cover
will likely increase in these areas.

Throughout the community, there is a
mixture of land cover that includes both
hardscape (impervious surface) and tree
canopy. It is important to recognize that
impervious surfaces and canopy cover can
co-exist in many instances, especially with
the incorporation of appropriate design
standards and species selection.

Currently, the City tree inventory includes
2,239 City trees, though plantings and
removals are occurring regularly. As of
2024, the City has a comprehensive tree
inventory and inventory management
system to track urban forest assets. The
Resource Analysis summarizes the
composition, structure, and maintenance
needs of the City tree resource. With this
information, the City can estimate the
funding needed for the program to shift
from reactive maintenance and emergency
response to proactive maintenance which
is more beneficial and cost-effective.

With a small municipal crew that is
primarily dedicated to other Public Works
responsibilities, the care of City trees is
currently reactive. The focus is on
clearance pruning and response to
hazardous and emergencies. Though a
subset of mature City trees is pruned on a
cycle, tree planting occurs regularly, and
other care such as mistletoe abatement
occurs. Adequate staffing levels, ideally
including a staff member trained as an
arborist and dedicated to overseeing both
municipal and contracted tree care
operations and a staff member to help
with the current workload, would provide
leadership and capacity to move the
program forward.

Stakeholder interviews, community
feedback, and a review of operations
identified several opportunities to align
Newman’s urban forestry program with
community expectations over the next
couple of decades. Identifying and
maintaining adequate resources (staffing,
funding, equipment, and training),
clarifying City and adjacent property
owner responsibilities in the care of City
trees (including revisions to the Municipal
Code), and increasing forest resiliency,
were common themes amongst all groups.

Through community engagement, it was
clear that the majority of the community
would like to increase tree canopy. The
City conducted a large-scale planting
event in the winter of 2024. Continued
planting efforts and prioritizing the
maintenance of the newly planted trees
and existing trees will help realize this
goal. The information provides a basis for
developing community goals and urban
forest policies and establishes
benchmarks for measuring the success of
long-term planning objectives over time.
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The Implementation Plan details the goals,
objectives, and actions for Newman’s
Urban Forest Management Plan and builds
off the 2001 Street Tree Plan to keep pace
with current industry recommendations
and expand application to the entire urban
forest.

The Plan is a dynamic tool that can and
should be adjusted in response to
available resources and changes in
community expectations. The Plan serves
as a day-to-day guide for planning and
policy-making and is intended to be
reviewed regularly for progress on goals
and objectives and to ensure that the
recommended action steps are integrated
into annual work plans.

Each objective identifies a suggested
timeframe for accomplishing associated
actions:
• 2-4 years– 2027-2029
• 5-10 years– 2030-2035
• 10+ years– 2035-2045
• 20 + years– 2045-2065
• Ongoing– continues throughout the
project timeframe
A priority is assigned to communicate the
urgency of addressing the objective:
• Level One– An action that is critical
to protecting existing City assets,
reducing/managing risk

GOALS AND

OBJECTIVES
After a comprehensive review of urban
forestry operations, policies and
regulations, and input from stakeholder
groups and community members, the
UFMP identified three goals. Each goal
has recommendations that provide
specific actions for managing the urban
forest and addressing community needs.

Community involvement will be needed to
effectively carry out the goals.

IMPLEMENTATION
PLAN
• Level Two– An action that further
aligns programming and resource
improvements that have been
identified as desirable by the
community, stakeholders, and/or
urban forest managers, or a visionary
action
• Level Three– An action that supports
long-term goals but does not
significantly impact operations or risk
mitigation
A cost range provides managers with an
estimate of the budget required to
implement each objective:
• $– <$25,000
• $$– $25,000-$50,000
• $$$– >$50,000
Routine and quality care
for City trees
This goal aims to promote proactive care
for City trees to reduce risks from failures.

Objectives for this goal include providing
stable and consistent funding to align
staffing levels with the current Department
needs, and developing a risk management
plan.

Increase overall tree
canopy cover
This goal presents ways to maintain tree
canopy cover through preserving existing
trees and tree planting efforts on both
public and private property.

GOALS & OBJECTIVES Timeframe
2027
-
2029
2030
-
2035
2035
-
2045
2045
-
2065
Priority
Level
Cost
Goal 1: Routine and quality care for City trees
Objective 1.1: Maintain City trees Ongoing One $$$
Objective 1.2: Align staffing and funding levels with
maintenance needs 5-10 Years One $$$
Objective 1.3: Prioritize safety and risk management 2-4 Years One $$ Goal 2: Increase overall tree canopy cover
Objective 2.1: Protect City trees Ongoing One $
Objective 2.2: A comprehensive tree planting and
establishment plan 5-10 Years Two $$$
Objective 2.3: Promote urban forestry education and
outreach programs Ongoing Three $
Goal 3: Urban forest resilience and sustainability
Objective 3.1: Sustainably manage City trees 10+ Years Two $$$ Objective 3.2: Align policies and guiding documents 2-4 Years Two $ $ = less than $25,000 $$ = $25,000-$50,000 $$$ = more than $50,000 TABLE 6: IMPLEMENTATION PLAN GANTT CHART
Urban forest resilience
and sustainability
This goal focuses on planning decisions
that impact the management of the urban
forest. Objectives for this goal include
aligning municipal code, policies, and
design and construction standards to
support tree planting and longevity.
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GOAL: ROUTINE AND QUALITY CARE FOR CITY TREES
Objective: Maintain City trees
Timeframe: 2-4 years, then Ongoing Priority: Level One Cost Range: $$$ Continue to use a mixture of in-house staff and contracts to manage City trees • With in-house staff provide planting, structural pruning, and removals for small trees, watering, and other establishment care
• With contracting arborists provide routine pruning for established and mature City trees, large tree removals, and mistletoe abatement
• Implement contracts that:
• Can be easily extended if the level of tree care provided by the contractor is satisfactory
• Clearly state the goals for contract services
• Require contractors adhere to all ANSI and ISA standards and BMPs for tree care operations
• Require that pruning be completed or supervised by an ISA-certified arborist or ISA-certified tree worker
• Require contractor to regularly update inventory records as work is performed • Strive to maintain all City trees on a cycle
• Use the City tree inventory and inventory maintenance needs to establish pruning grids and regular maintenance cycles
• Use directional pruning to mitigate conflicts with signs and signals Maintain the City inventory system to track maintenance • As maintenance occurs, update the diameter and condition of trees • As trees are removed, modify inventory data to indicate an available planting site • Use the tree inventory to develop annual work plans
• Complete priority maintenance first
• Program routine maintenance
• Include annual inspections
• Monitor trees for structural problems and pests and diseases Objective: Align staffing and funding levels with
maintenance needs
Timeframe: 5-10 Years Priority: Level One Cost Range: $$$ Increase staffing levels to address the current urban forestry workload • Consider two additional Public Works Maintenance Staff to help address priority maintenance tasks for urban forestry
• Designate a position within Public Works that is responsible for overseeing tree care operations, including contractor oversight
Use annual work plans to project urban forestry costs
• Communicate Public Work’s urban forestry budgetary needs with the City Council • Identify budgetary needs for equipment, including a wood chipper, chip truck, and watering truck
Identify additional and alternative sources of funding for urban forestry • Communicate the need for financial support and volunteer-driven initiatives from the community
• Explore interest in an overlay district to fund tree maintenance (e.g., Tree Management District)
• Consider a ballot measure to help fund City tree maintenance that provides safe routes to school
Continue to identify and apply for grant opportunities in urban forestry, public health, affordable housing, and environmental justice
• Create a capital fund to deposit monies received from tree-related fees and/or penalties
• Identify appropriate urban forestry uses for the fund 61 62
GOAL: ROUTINE AND QUALITY CARE FOR CITY TREES
Objective: Prioritize safety and risk management
Timeframe: 2-4 Years Priority: Level One Cost Range: $$ Provide training for staff on proper equipment and tree maintenance practices • Provide updated materials in safety training
• Focus training on tree planting, establishment care, and training pruning for young trees
• Require staff to keep records/log vehicle/equipment inspection • Encourage employees to engage in professional development • Promote, support, and incentivize employee International Society of Arboriculture (ISA) Certified Arborist credentials and other professional development opportunities
Implement policies and procedures that make tree work as safe as possible • Review the Stanislaus County Emergency Operations Plan for disaster debris guidelines and safety
• Consider the City becoming a member of the Tree Care Industry Association (TCIA) • Develop a risk management policy
• Define thresholds for risk
GOAL: INCREASE OVERALL TREE CANOPY COVER
Objective: Protect City trees
Timeframe: On Going Priority: Level One Cost Range: $
Amend Municipal Code Chapter 11 Street Trees to strengthen protections for City trees • Define City and adjacent property owner responsibilities for the care and maintenance of City trees
• Include responsibilities for planting, irrigation, pruning, and removal • Develop mechanisms for cost recovery when trees are illegally removed and/or irreparably damaged
• Require permits for modifications to City trees, including removal, root or branch pruning, and modifications to the soil around the dripline Remove the notice period for a change in approved species by block so decisions are made based on the condition and safety status of individual trees • Implement a public notification period so the community can weigh in on City tree removals • Codify the City tree replacement policy to require mitigation plantings, but also allow for • On-site plantings
• Off-site plantings
• In-lieu plantings
• Prohibit damage to City trees, including topping
• Include requirements for City tree protection during construction • Require a site plan that includes City trees proposed for removal and preservation
• Require protection for City trees to be preserved and mitigation if protected trees are damaged or die
• Consider incentives for the preservation of large City trees • Engage the community to determine if the protection of large, historic, or specimen trees on private property is desired
• Remove or update 11.04.030 Street Tree Plan to adhere to current industry standards around tree species diversity
(continued)
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GOAL: INCREASE OVERALL TREE CANOPY COVER
Use alternatives to removal when addressing conflicts with infrastructure Distribute educational materials about changes to the ordinance once adopted • Consider developing an information pamphlet/FAQ about the updated ordinance once adopted
• Publish an FAQ about the ordinance changes on the City website Objective: A comprehensive tree planting and
establishment plan
Timeframe: 5-10 years Priority: Level Two Cost Range: $$$ Develop a planting and maintenance program that:
• Replaces trees that have been removed
• Identifies available and potential planting sites
• Provides establishment care for newly planted trees, including • Supplemental watering program for newly planted trees • Training pruning
• Monitoring and removing tree stakes
• Monitors trees for successful establishment
Strive to provide consistent funding for the tree planting and maintenance program • Consider the costs of irrigation in estimating planting budgets • Identify sources of funding to provide technical assistance for planting trees • Apply for funding through national urban forestry programs (e.g., American Forests or the Tree Equity Catalyst Initiative and Fund) Plant trees to increase environmental and social benefits • Collaborate with the community to identify areas of the community where trees are most desired and needed
• Strategically plant trees to augment environmental benefits • Use tree placement model to prioritize planting sites to optimize environmental services (i.e., stormwater runoff reduction, energy savings, air quality) • Use tree plantings to support the Climate Change and Health Profile Report Stanislaus County’s goal to reduce heat islands
• Consider a street shade goal to reduce the urban heat island effect • Plant and preserve trees to protect sensitive habitats and support biodiversity • Use the priority planting maps in the tree Canopy and Land Cover Assessment to help strategically plant trees to promote community health and wellbeing • Prioritize planting trees in areas of the community with lower-than-average tree canopy cover to more equitably distribute tree canopy and urban forest resources across the community
• Plant trees to improve walkability and pedestrian safety • Explore opportunities to develop a community orchard Emphasize “right tree, right place”
• Consider species characteristics before planting trees in available planter spaces, including:
• Mature size (height and crown spread)
• Potential to conflict with other infrastructure (e.g., hardscape, power lines, utilities, sidewalks, and buildings)
• Consider the characteristics of the available planting site when choosing the tree species, including:
• Space and minimum planting setbacks
• Soil characteristics (e.g., salinity)
• Irrigation infrastructure
• Landscape goals and tree density
• Plant the largest statured species possible for a site • Avoid planting species with known susceptibility to pests and pathogens 65 66
GOAL: INCREASE OVERALL TREE CANOPY COVER
Objective: Promote urban forestry education and
outreach programs
Timeframe: Ongoing Priority: Level Three Cost Range: $
Provide urban forestry-related educational opportunities for the community • Provide opportunities for community members to learn about trees and nature through first-hand experience
• Consider implementing interpretive signage at parks
• Consider an Arbor Day celebration and tree-planting event • Consider a City educational campaign in the summer months on the following topics:
• Tree maintenance
• Tree planting and establishment care
• The importance of watering trees during drought
• Coordinate with local schools to provide urban forestry educational opportunities for youth
Encourage tree planting and maintenance on private property • Explore grant opportunities to distribute free or reduced-cost shade trees and fruit trees to residents to plant on private property
• Explore rebate programs to incentivize turf conversion or aid residents with irrigation costs
• Provide educational materials on trees and maintenance topics, including:
• Benefits of trees and canopy cover
• Highlight the economic benefits of trees, including energy savings • How to plant a tree
• Selecting the best tree from the Approved City Tree List • Planting to optimize the benefits of trees
• Include tree and solar placement options
• How to plant the right tree in the right place
• How to water trees during drought
• Promote efficient irrigation systems
• How to care for trees during transitions from turf to xeric landscapes • Tree species selection for xeric landscapes
• Distribute educational materials through a variety of outlets, including:
• Explore creating videos on watering techniques, landscaping techniques, preferable plant species, FAQ videos, etc.
• City website and social media
• Consider developing content for visual digital media • Publicly share high-level information about the City tree inventory (e.g., location, species, and DBH)
• Consider including an insert in the utility mailer outlining responsibilities for City trees
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GOAL: URBAN FOREST RESILIENCE AND SUSTAINABILITY
Objective: Sustainably manage City trees
Timeframe: 10+ Years Priority: Level Two Cost Range: $$$ Use information on the composition and structure of the City tree resource to inform management decisions
• Reduce reliance on the most prevalent species in the City tree resource • Explore implementing species diversity standards for neighborhoods and roadway segments
• Diversify the age of the City tree resource
• Use “shadow planting” wherever space allows to limit gaps in tree canopy cover when groups of mature trees are removed
Follow principles of integrated pest management to respond to pests and pathogens Create a wood utilization policy to divert tree waste from the landfill • Continue to partner with contracting arborists to recycle/reuse wood from City tree maintenance activities
• Take green waste generated in-house to the compost facility in Modesto • Determine the City’s capacity for wood waste and wood chip storage Ensure City trees receive adequate water even during periods of drought • Amend municipal code to define adjacent property owner responsibilities, including watering street trees
• Continue to follow City of Newman Water Conservation program • Explore water conservation strategies (for more information see the AMWUA):
• Implement xeric landscaping that features drought-tolerant trees • Install drip irrigation systems when possible
• Create informational watering guides that include Objectives for homeowners on watering durations and amounts
• Use mulch rings around the base of City trees to:
• Retain soil moisture
• Protect tree trunks from landscaping equipment
• Reduce weed pressure
Enhance planting sites for street trees
• Consider existing trees in new designs
• Include tree wells and other planter designs in the Improvement Standards • Ensure planter designs provide sufficient soil volumes for street trees • Explore the feasibility of moving underground utilities out of tree planters • Expand existing planter spaces whenever possible
• Consider bulb-outs in the downtown area
• Consider technologies to increase soil volume and water infiltration (e.g., suspended pavements, structural soils, permeable pavers) • Incorporate stormwater capture into designs (e.g., bioswales) • Use similar technologies to expand soil volumes
• Consider decomposed granite as an alternative to tree grates 69 70
GOAL: URBAN FOREST RESILIENCE AND SUSTAINABILITY
Objective: Align policies and guiding documents
Timeframe: 2-4 Years Priority: Level Two Cost Range: $
Continue to communicate and coordinate with other departments in the development of City policies and guiding documents
• Align the goals of the UFMP with guiding and visionary documents • Update guiding documents to provide uniformity and clarity (e.g., update the appeals process for tree related decisions in the General Plan Community Design Element to align with the Municipal Code or vice versa) • Ensure the Approved City Tree List is mentioned in, but lives outside of other planning documents
• Regularly update the Approved City Tree List
• Remove species that are performing poorly
• Incorporate species projected to perform well in the current and projected climate as well as other species showing promise • Ensure Urban Forest Management Plan goals are considered in overarching planning and visionary documents as revisions and updates occur • Identify partners to assist in the implementation of the UFMP Review Urban Forest Management Plan goals every 5 to 10 years, and report progress Conduct a tree canopy and land cover assessment every 10 years to monitor changes in tree canopy cover and distribution
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With the UFMP
in place, we
will be able to
plant the right
tree species on
the proper
location. —
SURVEY

RESPONDENT

EVALUATE AND ADJUST
With appropriate care and planning, the
urban forest is a resource that has the
potential to increase in value over time. As
young trees mature and their leaf surface
and canopy grow, so too will the overall
benefits and value of the community’s
urban forest. The objectives and strategies
of the UFMP are intended to support this
process in an appropriate manner that
encourages the sustainable stewardship of
City trees with consideration for safety,
cost efficiency, and community values. The
UFMP includes strategies for measuring the
success of the plan over time.

MONITORING AND

MEASURING RESULTS
Through a collaborative approach with
community partners and those within the
urban forestry program, a set of goals was
created to meet the overwhelming demand
for protecting and enhancing the urban
forest. The success of these goals is
largely dependent on creating objectives
and strategies to meet the targets outlined
in the UFMP, as well as monitoring the
progress of these action steps.

Annual Review
The UFMP is a dynamic tool that will guide
management and planning decisions over
the next 40 years. Its goals and actions
will be reviewed annually for progress and
integration into an internal work plan. The
UFMP presents a long-range vision and
target dates are intended to be flexible in
response to emerging opportunities,
available resources, and changes in
community expectations. Therefore, each
year, specific areas of focus should be
identified, which can inform budget and
time requirements for urban forest
managers.

Resource Analysis
With the 2024 Resource Analysis, Newman
can identify quantitatively the value of the
composition of City trees, the annual
benefit provided to the community,
replacement value, and benefit versus
investment ratios. With this information,
Newman can improve health (condition),
species diversity, annual benefits, and
overall resource value of its tree resource.

When a resource analysis is conducted
every five years, the City can illustrate
progress and success toward plan goals.

Updating the Resource Analysis at 5-year
intervals is a possible way to monitor
progress on efforts to increase diversity
through a list of tree species appropriate
for a variety of different spaces and
landscapes.

Canopy Assessment
With the 2024 Tree Canopy & Land Cover
Assessment, Newman has a baseline tree
canopy for the entire urban forest, which
allows for continued monitoring of trends
in the canopy cover on private property.

Canopy assessments should be repeated
at ten-year intervals to track changes as
the plan is implemented and compared
against the baseline.

Community Satisfaction
Plan results will be measurable through
increased benefits and value in the City
tree resource and the preservation and
eventual increase in canopy cover over
time. Attainment of the objectives and
strategies will support better tree health,
greater longevity, and a reduction in tree
failures. However, one of the greatest
measurements of success for the UFMP
will be its level of success in meeting
community expectations for the care and
preservation of the City tree resource.

Community satisfaction can be measured
through engagement or surveys and will
be evidenced by public support for
realizing the objectives of the plan.

Community satisfaction can also be
gauged by the level of engagement,
support for forestry programs, and
development of community partnerships.

REPORTING
Completion of this plan is the first step
towards achieving the vision for Newman’s
urban forest. Continual monitoring,
analysis, and revisions will help forest
managers keep stakeholders informed and
engaged. By organizing data into specific
components (e.g., Urban Forest Reports
and Community Satisfaction Surveys), it
will be possible to revise specific areas of
weakness and buttress areas of strength.

Revisions to the plan should occur with
major events, such as newly discovered
pests or diseases, or significant policy and
regulation changes. A complete formal
revision should occur in unison with major
municipal projects, such as the
comprehensive Management Plan. It is
important to remember that the Newman
Urban Forest Management Plan is a living
document that should adapt to new
conditions.
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APPENDIX A:

RESOURCES
Definitions
ADAPTIVE MANAGEMENT- A framework
commonly used for resource planning and
management, which follows the process of
“What do we have, What do we want, How
do we get there, and How are we doing?”

AMERICAN NATIONAL STANDARDS
INSTITUTE (ANSI)- A Federation of United
States industry sectors (e.g., businesses,
professional societies and trade
associations, standards developers,
government agencies, institutes, and
consumer/labor interest groups) that
coordinates the development of the
voluntary consensus standards system.

AMERICAN PUBLIC WORKS
ASSOCIATION (APWA)- An organization
that supports professionals who operate,
improve, or maintain public works
infrastructure by advocating to increase
awareness, and providing education,
credentialing, as well as other professional
development opportunities.

ARBORICULTURE- The science, art,
technology, and business of tree care.

BEST MANAGEMENT PRACTICES
(BMP)- Management practices and
processes used when conducting forestry
operations, implemented to promote
environmental integrity.

APPENDICES

CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT PROJECTS
(CIP)- Infrastructure projects and
equipment purchases identified by a
government to maintain or improve public
resources. Projects such as (1)
constructing a facility, (2) expanding,
renovating, replacing, or rehabilitating an
existing facility, or (3) purchasing major
equipment are identified, and then
purchasing plans and development
schedules are developed.

CITY TREE- Trees within the City’s public
right-of-way (street and park trees) that
are maintained by the City.

CLIMATE CHANGE AND HEALTH

PROFILE REPORT STANISLAUS
COUNTY- County initiatives to decrease
greenhouse gas emissions and prepare for
the impacts of climate change.

DRIP LINE AREA- The area measured
from the trunk of the tree outward to a
point at the perimeter of the outermost
branch structure of the tree.

DUTCH ELM DISEASE (DED)- A wilt
disease of elm trees caused by plant
pathogenic fungi. The disease is either
spread by bark beetles or tree root grafts.

EMERALD ASH BORER (EAB)- The
common name for Agrilus planipennis, an
emerald green wood boring beetle native
to northeastern Asia and invasive to North
America. It feeds on all species of ash.

GREENHOUSE GAS (GHG)- A gas that
traps heat in Earth’s atmosphere.

GEOGRAPHIC INFORMATION SYSTEM
(GIS)- Computer-based tools designed to
increase the organization and
understanding of spatial or geographic
data. Many different kinds of data can be
displayed on one map for visualization and
interpretation.

HEAT ISLAND EFFECT- A phenomenon
where temperatures in urban areas are
higher than their surrounding rural areas
due to human activities.

INTEGRATED PEST MANAGEMENT
(IPM)- Using pest and environmental
information to determine if pest control
actions are warranted. Pest control
methods (e.g., biological control, habitat
manipulation, cultural control, plant
resistance, and chemical control) are
chosen based on economic and safety
considerations.
i-TREE- A computer program with tools
used to determine the costs and benefits
of urban trees based on inventory data,
operations costs, and other factors.

INTERCEPTION- Refers to the
precipitation that does not reach the soil,
but instead is intercepted or stopped by
the leaves, branches, and bark of trees.

INTERNATIONAL SOCIETY OF
ARBORICULTURE (ISA)- An international
non-profit organization that supports
professionals in the field of arboriculture
by providing professional development
opportunities, disseminating applicable
research findings, and promoting the
profession.

MAJOR MAINTENANCE- Includes major
trimming or pruning or cabling, and any
other similar act, which promotes the life,
growth, health, or beauty of trees,
excepting watering and minor pruning.

MAJOR TRIMMING AND PRUNING- The
removal of branches of three inches in
diameter or greater.

MIGRATORY BIRD TREATY ACT (MBTA)-
A United States federal law adopted to
protect migratory birds.

PLANT HEALTH CARE (PHC)- A program
that consists of (1) routinely monitoring
landscape plant health and (2)
individualized plant management
recommendations in order to maintain or
improve the vitality, appearance, and
safety of trees and other plants.

PERSONAL PROTECTIVE EQUIPMENT
(PPE)- Equipment worn to enhance
workplace safety and minimize the risk of
physical hazards (e.g., gloves, hard hats,
bodysuits, and foot, eye, or ear
protection).

PRIVATE TREE- Trees planted on private
property, including residential and
commercial parcels, or by other (non-City
of Newman) governmental and public
entities.

PRIVATE EASEMENT TREE- Private trees
planted within the 10-foot easement on
private property.

RIGHT TREE RIGHT PLACE- The practice
of installing the optimal species for a
particular planting site. Considerations
include existing and planned utilities and
other infrastructure, planter size, soil
characteristics, water needs as well as the
intended role and characteristics of the
species.

RIGHTS-OF-WAY TREE- A subset of City
trees located within the City’s public
right-of-way.
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STAKEHOLDERS- individuals or groups
that were engaged during the plan
development process because of their
involvement in initiatives that impact
planning, caring for, or affecting policy for
Newman’s urban forest.

STREET TREE- A subset of City-owned
trees planted within the City’s public
right-of-way.

STRUCTURAL AND TRAINING
PRUNING- Pruning to develop a sound
and desirable scaffold branch structure in
a tree and to reduce the likelihood of
branch failure.

TRANSPIRATION- The process of water
movement through a plant and its
evaporation through its leaves.

TREE- Any live woody plant having one or
more well-defined perennial stems with a
diameter at maturity of six inches or more
measured at fifty-four inches above
ground level (breast height).

TREE CANOPY- The layer of leaves,
branches, and stems of trees that cover
the ground when viewed from above.

TREE CANOPY AND LAND COVER
ASSESSMENT- A document based on GIS
mapping data that provides a birds-eye
view of the entire urban forest and
establishes a tree canopy baseline of
known accuracy. The assessment helps
managers understand the quantity and
distribution of existing tree canopy,
potential impacts of tree planting and
removal, quantified annual benefits trees
provide to the community, and benchmark
canopy percent values.

TREE CITY USA- A program through the
Arbor Day Foundation that advocates for
green urban areas through enhanced tree
planting and care

TREE IN PROXIMITY TO FACILITIES- A
tree that, as a result of size and location,
has the potential to impact or interfere
with the use, safety, and/or condition of a
defined trail, structure, or facility (e.g.,
picnic table, bench, parking area, etc.)

TREE RISK ASSESSMENT QUALIFIED
(TRAQ)- An International Society of
Arboriculture qualification. Upon
completion of this training, tree care
professionals demonstrate proficiency in
assessing tree risk.

URBAN FOREST- The collection of
privately owned and City-owned trees and
woody shrubs that grow within Newman.

URBAN FOREST MANAGEMENT PLAN
(UFMP)- A document that provides
comprehensive information,
recommendations, and timelines to guide
to the efficient and safe management of a
city’s tree canopy. The plan uses the
adaptive management model to provide
reasoned and transparent calls to action
from an inventory of existing resources.

URBAN FORESTRY- The cultivation and
management of native or introduced trees
and related vegetation in urban areas for
their present and potential contribution to
the economic, physiological, sociological,
and ecological well-being of urban society.

WILDFIRE URBAN INTERFACE (WUI)- A
transition zone where homes are located
on the edge of fire-prone areas and are at
an increased risk of personal injury or
property damage resulting from a wildfire.
10-20-30 RULE- A well-accepted rule that
states that no species should represent
more than 10%, no genus represent more
than 20%, and no family should represent
more than 30% of a population.

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ANSI Standards
Akbari, H., D. Kurn, et al. 1997. Peak
power ANSI A300 standards represent the
industry consensus on performing tree
care operations. The standards can be
used to prepare tree care contract
specifications.

ANSI A300 Pruning Standard-Part 1, 2017
ANSI A300 Soil Management-Part 2, 2011
ANSI A300 Support Systems StandardPart 3, 2013
ANSI A300 Lightning Protection Systems
Standard-Part 4, 2008
ANSI A300 Construction Management
Standard-Part 5, 2012
ANSI A300 Transplanting Standard-Part 6,
2012
ANSI A300 Integrated Vegetation
Management Standard-Part 7, 2012
ANSI A300 Root Management StandardPart 8, 2013
ANSI A300 Tree Risk Assessment Standard
a Tree Failure-Part 9, 2017
ANSI A300 Integrated Pest ManagementPart 10, 2016
Includes guidelines for implementing IPM
programs, including standards for
Integrated Pest Management, IPM
Practices, tools and equipment, and
definition.

ANSI Z133 Safety Standard, 2017
Reviews general safety, electrical hazards,
use of vehicles and mobile equipment,
portable power hand tools, hand tools and
ladders, climbing, and work procedures.

Best Management
Practices
Best Management Practices, Tree Pruning.

Companion publication to the ANSI A300
Part 1: Tree, Shrub, and Other Wood Plant
Maintenance – Standard Practices,
Pruning.

Integrated Pest Management, Second
Edition, P. Eric Wiseman, and Michael J.

Raupp, 2016
Provides a comprehensive overview of the
basic definitions, concepts, and practices
that pertain to landscape Integrated Pest
Management (IPM). The publication
provides specific information for
designing, planning, and implementing an
IPM program as part of a comprehensive
Plant Health Care (PHC) management
system, including topics such as:

IPM Concepts and Definitions
• Action Thresholds
• Monitoring Tools and Techniques
• Preventive Tactics
• Control Tactics
• Documentation and Recordkeeping
Integrated Vegetation Management,
Second Edition, Randall H. Miller, 2014
A guide to the selection and application of
methods and techniques for vegetation
control for electric rights-of-way projects
and gas pipeline rights-of-way. Topics
included: safety, site evaluations, action
thresholds, evaluation, and selection of
control methods, implementing control
methods, monitoring treatment and quality
assurance, environmental protection, tree
pruning and removal, and a glossary of
terms.

Lightning Protection Systems, Third
Edition, E. Thomas Smiley, A. William
Graham, Jr, and Scott Cullen, 2015
Describes proper installation and
maintenance of lightning protection
systems that can effectively prevent
serious lightning damage to trees. It also
serves as a companion publication for the
American National Standard for Tree Care
Operations—Tree, Shrub and Other Woody
Plant Management—Standard Practices
(Lighting Protection Systems).

Managing Trees During Construction,
Second Edition, Kelby Fite and E.

Thomas Smiley, 2016
Describes tree conservation and
preservation practices that help to protect
selected trees throughout the construction
planning and development process so that
they will continue to provide benefits for
decades after site disturbance, including
the planning phase, design phase, preconstruction phase, construction phase, and post-construction phase.

Reducing Infrastructure Damage by Tree
Roots, Larry Costello and Katherine S.

Jones, 2003
Provides a comprehensive reference on
tree and infrastructure conflicts,
containing up-to-date descriptions and
assessments of methods used to reduce
damage. The information guides tree
managers, planners, and engineers to
create effective management plans.

Root Management, Second Edition,
Larry Costello, Gary Watson, Tom
Smiley, and Richard Hauer, 2023
Recommended practices for inspecting,
pruning, and directing the roots of trees in
urban environments to promote their
longevity, while minimizing infrastructure
conflicts. Special companion publication
to the ANSI A300 Part 8: Tree, Shrub, and
Other Woody Plant Management–Standard
Practices (Root Management).

Tree Planting, Second Edition, Gary
Watson, 2014
Provides processes for tree planting,
including site and species selection,
planting practices, post planting pruning,
and early tree care. Other topics included
are time of planting, nursery stock: types,
selection, and handling, preparing the
planting hole, planting practices, root loss
and new root growth, redevelopment of root
structure, pruning, palms, after planting,
final inspection, and a glossary of terms.

Tree Injection, Second Edition, Shawn
Bernick, and E. Thomas Smiley 2022
Provides guidance for arborists who use
tree injection to systemically treat trees for
pest problems, nutrient deficiencies, or
growth regulation. Topics include:
• Why Use Tree Injection?
• Types of Tree Injection
• Potential Damage from Tree Injection
• Application Considerations
• Administering Injections
• Record Keeping and Legal
Considerations
• Tree Ring Porosity of Hardwood Tree
Genera
• Sample Bid Specifications and Tree
• Injection Contract Language
Tree Pruning, Third Edition, Sharon J.

Lilly, Edward F. Gilman, and E. Thomas
Smiley, 2019
Provides an interpretation of the ANSI 300
Pruning standards that is useful in the
specification and practical application of
pruning. Includes descriptions and
background information on pruning
systems, pruning objectives, a tree’s
response to pruning, types of cuts, work
practices, and others.
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Tree Inventories, Second Edition, Jerry
Bond, 2013
Provides considerations for managing large
numbers of trees considered as individuals
rather than groups and serves as a guide
for making informed decisions that align
with inventory goals with needs and
resources, including inventory goals and
objectives, benefits and costs, types, work
specifications, and maintaining inventory
quality.

Tree Risk Assessment, Second Edition,
E. Thomas Smiley, Nelda Matheny, and
Sharon Lilly, 2017
A guide for assessing tree risk as
accurately and consistently as possible, to
evaluate that risk, and to recommend
measures that achieve an acceptable level
of risk, including topics: risk assessment
basics, levels and scope of tree risk
assessment, assessing targets, sites, and
trees, tree risk categorization, risk
mitigation: preventive and remedial actions,
risk reporting, tree related conflicts that
can be a source of risk, loads on trees,
structural defects and conditions that affect
likelihood of failure, response growth,
description of selected types of advanced
tree risk assessments.

Tree Shrub Fertilization, Third Edition, E.

Thomas Smiley, Sharon Lilly, and Patrick
Kelsey, 2013
Aides in the selection and application of
fertilizers for trees and shrubs, including:

Essential elements, determining goals and
objectives of fertilization, soil testing and
plant analysis, fertilizer selection, timing,
application, application area, rates, storage
and handling of fertilizer, sample fertilizer
contract for commercial/ municipal clients.

Soil Management, Bryant Scharenbroch,
E. Thomas Smiley, and Wes Kocher,
2014
Focuses on the protection and restoration
of soil quality that support trees and shrubs
in the urban environment, including goals
of soil management, assessment, sampling,
and analysis, modifications and
amendments, tillage, conservation, and a
glossary of terms.

Utility Pruning of Trees, Geoffrey P.

Kempter, 2004
Describes the current best practices in
utility tree pruning based on scientific
research and proven methodology for the
safe and reliable delivery of utility services,
while preventing unnecessary injury to
trees. An overview of safety, tools, and
equipment, pruning methods and practices,
and emergency restoration are included.

Utility Tree Risk Assessment, John W.

Goodfellow, 2020
Guides utility personnel, utility vegetation
managers, utility tree risk assessors, and
line clearance contractors in assessing
tree-related risk to overhead electric utility
infrastructure by tree failure as accurately
and consistently as possible, and to
support decisions related to risk mitigation
practices that achieve utility objectives. It
also serves as a companion publication to
the ANSI A300 Part 9: Tree, Shrub, and
Other Woody Plant Management—Standard
Practices (Tree Risk Assessment a. Tree
Failure).

APPENDIX B: URBAN

FOREST BENEFITS
Job Creation
• More than 500,000 people are
employed as a result of urban
forestry activities (Thompson et al.
2021).

Wildlife
• Greater tree density in cities
improves outcomes for birds and
bats (Threlfall et al. 2016).
• Trees and forested lands provide
critical habitat (for foraging, nesting,
spawning, etc.) for mammals,
insects, birds, fish, and other aquatic
species (Pena et al. 2017).
• Tree-lined streets and restoring
linkages to urban riparian corridors
and surrounding natural areas
facilitate the movement of wildlife
and the dispersal of flora (FernandezJuricic, 2000; Dwyer et al. 1992). • Increased vegetative cover (including
trees) can improve soil quality and
function for soil organisms (Kooch et
al. 2018).

Aesthetics
• Trees beautify the urban landscape
and provide privacy for homes.
• Trees can contribute to increased
property values (Theriault et al. 2002;
Wolf, 2007).

Energy Savings
• When trees transpire, water converts
to water vapor, thereby cooling the
air using solar energy that would
otherwise result in heating of the air
(Heisler, 1986; Ellison et al. 2017;
Huang et al. 1990; Lyle, 1996).
• Trees that shade dwellings and
hardscapes reduce the energy
needed to cool the building with air
conditioning (Akbari et al. 1997).

Air Quality
• Trees protect and improve air quality
by filtering and intercepting
particulate matter (PM2.5), including
dust, pollen, and smoke, until
precipitation rinses the particulates
off of the leaves and bark onto the
ground.
• Trees absorb harmful gaseous
pollutants like ozone (O
3), nitrogen
dioxide (NO
2), and sulfur dioxide
(SO
2).
• Trees that shade parked cars can
reduce the formation of ozone (O
3)
that is accelerated at higher
temperatures.
• Some trees may absorb more volatile
organic compounds (VOCs) than
previously thought, which can
negatively impact human health (Karl,
2010; Science Now, 2010).
• Trees produce oxygen through
photosynthesis.

Economic Activity
• Trees in retail areas promote better
business by stimulating more
frequent and extended shopping and
shoppers are willing to pay more for
goods (Wolf, 2005).

Noise Reduction
• Trees with larger trunk diameters are
better at abating traffic noise than
synthetic barriers (Ow and Ghosh
2017).

Carbon Dioxide Reduction
• Trees reduce carbon dioxide (CO
2) in
the atmosphere through growth and
sequestration of CO
2 in woody and
foliar biomass.
• Trees can reduce CO
2 emissions by
lowering the energy demand and
thereby reducing the consumption of
natural gas and the generation of
electric power.
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• Shaded soils release less carbon
dioxide than hot arid soils, like those
affected by forest fragmentation and
near urban edges (Garvey et al.
2022).

Public Safety
• Trees and ”park-like” surroundings
increase neighborhood safety by
relieving mental fatigue and feelings
of violence and aggression that can
occur as an outcome of fatigue
(American Planning Association,
2003).
• People who live near outdoor
greenery (including trees) tend to be
more familiar with nearby neighbors,
socialize with those neighbors more
frequently, and express greater
feelings of community and safety
than residents lacking nearby green
spaces (American Planning
Association, 2003).
• Trees and landscape planted near
homes can reduce the incidence of
domestic crimes by up to 25% (Kuo,
2001).
• Trees canopy cover has been linked
to reduced crime rates, even after
adjusting for a number of other
variables, such as median household
income, level of education, and
rented versus owner-occupied
housing (Gilstad-Hayden et al. 2015;
Troy et al. 2012).
• Trees increase walkability and
increase opportunities for additional
physical activity, which have been
shown to lower overweight and
obesity cases and increase social
cohesion (Ulmer et al. 2016).

Urban Heat Island
• Trees that shade sidewalks, asphalts,
buildings, and other impervious
surfaces reduce the amount of
radiant energy absorbed and stored
by these hardscapes and thereby
reduce the heat island effect, a term
that describes the increase in urban
temperatures in relation to
surrounding locations (Akbari et al,
1997; McDonald et al. 2016).

Food Forests
• Foraging for nuts and fruits from
trees provides opportunities for
increasing food security and food
sovereignty (Bunge et al. 2019).

Health
• When people are exposed to nature,
including trees, they can experience
improvements in mental and physical
health, including lower incidence of
depressive symptoms and increased
capacity and recovery time (Kuo,
2001; Sherer, 2003; Jennings et al.
2016; Ulrich, 1984).
• Greater tree density has been
attributed to reductions in hospital
emissions and deaths due to reduced
air pollution (Tiwary et al. 2009).
• Greater tree species diversity may
enhance immune function and reduce
mortality risks of diseases associated
with proper immune function
(Giacinto et al. 2021).
• Neighborhoods with more tree cover
in urban areas tend to have better
overall health, including reduced rates
of obesity, type 2 diabetes, high blood
pressure, and asthma (Ulmer et al. 2016).
• Increased tree canopy can reduce the
incidence of prematurity and low
birth weights in infants as much as
the mothers who quit smoking during
pregnancy (Jones and Goodkind
2019, Currie et al. 2009).

Academics
• Students exposed to nature
(including trees) experience greater
academic success, whereas students
who lack views of natural features
(including trees) experience
decreased student performance
(Matsuoka, 2010).
• High schools with a higher density of
tree cover within a 1-mile radius are
positively associated with higher ACT
scores and students were more on
track for graduation and prepared for
college (Li et al. 2019).

Stormwater Management And Water
Quality
• Trees intercept rain during storm
events, which reduces and slows
runoff (Xiao et al. 1998).
• Trees that intercept raindrops can
lessen the impact and erosion of
barren soils.
• Tree roots and decomposed leaf litter
increase the capacity and rate of soil
infiltration by rainfall and snow melt,
which can further reduce the flow
and volume of stormwater runoff that
can cause erosion, pollute water
bodies, and threaten aquatic life
(McPherson et al. 2002).

Windbreaks
• Windbreaks and hedgerows can
mitigate disservices like erosion of
fertile soil, loss of biodiversity, and
greenhouse gas emissions caused by
agricultural development (Baudry et
al. 2000).
• Windbreaks have been shown to
decrease wind speeds, resulting in
improved high-value crop
performance and better market
pricing for those crops (Hodges and
Brandle 1996).
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APPENDIX C: SUSTAINABILITY INDICATORS

THE TREES
Indicators of a
Sustainable
Urban Forest
Overall Objective or
Industry Standard
Performance Levels
Low Medium High
Urban Tree
Canopy
Achieve the desired
tree canopy cover
according to goals set
for the entire City and
neighborhoods
Alternatively, achieve
75% of the total
canopy possible for
the entire City and in
each neighborhood.

Canopy is decreasing.
- and/or -
No canopy goals have
been set.

Canopy is not dropping,
but not on a trajectory
to achieve the
established goal.

Canopy goal is
achieved, or well on the
way to achievement.

Tree canopy cover has increased over the last 10 years (from 5.3% in 2012 to 6.9% in 2022). A canopy goal is currently being decided upon.

Location of
Canopy
(Equitable
Distribution)
Achieve low variation
between tree canopy
and equity factors
Citywide by
neighborhood.

Ensure that the
benefits of tree
canopy are available
to all, especially for
those most affected
by these benefits.

Tree planting and public
outreach and education
is not determined by
tree canopy cover or
benefits.

Tree planting and public
outreach and education
is focused on
neighborhoods with low
tree canopy.

Tree planting and public
outreach and education
is focused in
neighborhoods with low
tree canopy and a high
need for tree benefits.

Currently tree planting coincides with new development. The City places priority on replacing trees and planting new trees in parks.

Age of Trees
(Size and Age
Distribution)
Establish a diverseaged population of
public trees across
the entire City and for
each neighborhood.

Ideal standard:
9-17” DBH: 30%
Over 24” DBH: 10%
No current information
is available on size.
- OR -
Age distribution is not
proportionally
distributed across size
classes at the City level.

Size classes are evenly
distributed at the City
level, though unevenly
distributed at the
neighborhood level.

Age distribution is
generally aligned with
the ideal standard
diameter classes at the
neighborhood level.

The age distribution of Newman’s City tree resource shows peaks at small and established size classes.

Condition of
Publicly Owned
Trees (trees
managed
intensively)
Possess a detailed
understanding of tree
condition and
potential risk of all
intensively-managed,
publicly-owned trees.

This information is
used to
direct maintenance
actions.

No current information
is available on tree
condition or risk.

Information from a
partial or sample or
inventory is used to
assess tree condition
and risk.

Information from a
current, GIS-based,
100% complete public
tree inventory is used to
indicate tree condition
and risk.

Tree condition was collected as part of the City tree inventory and was used as a factor in determining tree maintenance needs.

Condition of
Publicly Owned
Natural Areas
(trees
managed
intensively)
Possess a detailed
understanding of the
ecological structure
and function of all
publicly-owned
natural areas (such as
woodlands, ravines,
stream corridors, etc.),
as well as usage
patterns.

No current information
is available on tree
condition or risk.

Publicly-owned natural
areas are identified in a
sample-based "natural
areas survey" or similar
data.

Information from a
current, GIS-based,
100% complete natural
areas survey is utilized
to document ecological
structure and function,
as well as usage
patterns.

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TABLE C1: THE TREES

THE TREES
Indicators of a
Sustainable
Urban Forest
Overall Objective or
Industry Standard
Performance Levels
Low Medium High
Trees on
Private
Property
Possess a solid
understanding of the
extent, location and
general condition of
trees on private lands.

No data is available on
private trees.

Current tree canopy
assessment reflects
basic information
(location) of both public
and private canopy
combined.

Detailed information
available on private
trees. Ex. bottom-up
sample-based
assessment of trees.

Private canopy cover and relative health was assessed as a part of the development of this plan.

Diversity
Establish a genetically
diverse population of
publicly-owned trees
across the entire City
and for each
neighborhood. Tree
populations should be
comprised of no more
than 30% of any
family, 20% of any
genus, or 10% of any
species.

No current information
is available on species.
- OR -
Fewer than five species
dominate the entire tree
population Citywide.

No species represents
more than 20% of the
entire tree population
Citywide.

No species represents
more than 10% of the
entire tree population
Citywide.

The overall species diversity shows that no species represents more than 20% of the City tree resource, though neighborhoods tend to rely on particular species as street trees.

Climate
Resilience/
Suitability
Establish a tree
population suited to
the urban environment
and adapted to the
overall region.

Suitable species are
gauged by exposure
to imminent threats,
considering the “Right
Tree for the Right
Place” concept and
invasive species.

No current information
is available on species
suitability.
- OR -
Less than 50% of trees
are considered suitable
for the site.
50% to 75% of trees
are considered suitable
for the site.

More than 75% of trees
are considered suitable
for the site.

Planters and landscape strips in the older areas of the community put trees in close proximity to other public utilities and infrastructure.

Space and
Soil Volume
Establish minimum
street tree soil volume
requirements to
ensure there is
adequate space and
soil for street trees to
thrive. Minimum soil
volumes by mature
size: 1000 cubic feet
for large trees; 600
cubic feet for medium
trees; 300 cubic feet
for small trees.

Minimum street tree soil
volumes have not been
established.

Minimum street tree soil
volume has been
established based on
mature size of tree.

Minimum street tree soil
volumes have been
established and are
required to be adhered
to for all new street tree
planting projects.

The tree planting program has guidelines on how to plant, but not planter sizes or soil volume requirements.
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TABLE C2: THE PLAYERS

THE PLAYERS
Indicators of a
Sustainable
Urban Forest
Overall Objective or
Industry Standard
Performance Levels
Low Medium High
Neighborhood
Action
Citizens understand,
cooperate, and
participate in urban
forest management at
the neighborhood
level. Urban forestry is
a neighborhood-scale
issue.

Little or no citizen
involvement or
neighborhood action.

Some active groups are
engaged in advancing
urban forestry activity,
but with no unified set
of goals or priorities.

The majority of all
neighborhoods are
organized, connected,
and working towards a
unified set of goals and
priorities.

Currently outreach is on an individual basis. No organized outreach.

Large Private
& Institutional
Landholder
Involvement
Large, private, and
institutional
landholders embrace
Citywide goals and
objectives through
targeted resource
management plans.

Large private land
holders are unaware of
issues and potential
influence in the urban
forest. No large private
land management plans
are currently in place.

Education materials and
advice is available to
large private
landholders. Few large
private landholders or
institutions have
management plans in
place.

Clear and concise goals
are established for large
private land holders
through direct
education and
assistance programs.

Key landholders and
institutions have
management plans in
place.

There is potential to coordinate with the school district.

Green Industry
Involvement
The green industry
works together to
advance Citywide
urban forest goals and
objectives. The City
and its partners
capitalize on local
green industry
expertise and
innovation.

Little or no involvement
from green industry
leaders to advance
local urban forestry
goals.

Some partnerships are
in place to advance
local urban forestry
goals, but more often
for the short-term.

Long-term committed
partnerships are
working to advance
local urban forestry
goals.

Partnerships include (1) state grants for urban forest management, tree planting, and wetland habitat (2) tree maintenance trainings with a neighboring community.

City
Department
and Agency
Cooperation
All City departments
and agencies
cooperate to advance
Citywide urban
forestry goals and
objectives.

Conflicting goals and/or
actions among City
departments and
agencies.

Informal teams among
departments and
agencies are
communicating and
implementing common
goals on a projectspecific basis.

Common goals and
collaboration occur
across all departments
and agencies. City
policy and actions are
implemented by formal
interdepartmental and
inter-agency working
teams on all City
projects.

Newman is a small community where everyone is wearing multiple hats. As a result, coordination is optimized.

Funder
Engagement
Local funders are
engaged and invested
in urban forestry
initiatives. Funding is
adequate to
implement Citywide
urban forest
management plan.

Little or no funders are
engaged in urban
forestry initiatives.

Funders are engaged in
urban forestry initiatives
at minimal levels for
short-term projects.

Most urban forestry funding comes from general funds and community tax assessment through the LLDs.

THE PLAYERS
Indicators of a
Sustainable
Urban Forest
Overall Objective or
Industry Standard
Performance Levels
Low Medium High
Utility
Engagement
All utilities are aware
of and vested in the
urban forest and
cooperates to
advance Citywide
urban forest goals and
objectives.

Utilities and City
agencies act
independently of urban
forestry efforts. No
coordination exists.

Utilities and City
agencies have engaged
in dialogues about
urban forestry efforts
with respect to capital
improvement and
infrastructure projects.

Utilities, City agencies,
and other stakeholders
integrate and
collaborate on all urban
forestry efforts,
including planning, site
work, and outreach/
education.

There is very little cross communication between the City and utility provider.

State
Engagement
State departments/
agencies are aware of
and vested in the
urban forest and
cooperates to
advance Citywide
urban forest goals and
objectives.

State departments/
agencies and City
agencies act
independently of urban
forestry efforts. No
coordination exists.

State department/
agencies and City
agencies have engaged
in dialogues about
urban forestry efforts
with respect to capital
improvement and
infrastructure projects.

State departments/
agencies, City
agencies, and other
stakeholders integrate
and collaborate on all
urban forestry efforts,
including planning, site
work, and outreach/
education.

Currently, and in the past, Newman has received state grant funding for urban forestry efforts. State grants provide for projects on urban forestry management, planning, and tree planting.

Public
Awareness
The general public
understands the
benefits of trees and
advocates for the role
and importance of the
urban forest.

Trees are generally seen
as a nuisance, and thus,
a drain on City budgets
and personal
paychecks.

Trees are generally
recognized as important
and beneficial.

Trees are seen as
valuable infrastructure
and vital to the
community’s wellbeing. The urban forest
is recognized for the
unique environmental,
economic, and social
services its provides to
the community.

Residents want and appreciate having trees on public property, but maintaining private trees can be a burden.

Regional
Collaboration
Neighboring
communities and
regional groups are
actively cooperating
and interacting to
advance the region’s
stake in the City’s
urban forest.

Little or no interaction
between neighboring
communities and
regional groups.

Neighboring
communities and
regional groups share
similar goals and policy
vehicles related to trees
and the urban forest.

Regional urban forestry
planning, coordination,
and management is
widespread.

There is an opportunity for the City to become involved in regional groups and/or councils.
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TABLE C3: THE MANAGEMENT

THE MANAGEMENT
Indicators of a
Sustainable
Urban Forest
Overall Objective or
Industry Standard
Performance Levels
Low Medium High
Tree Inventory
Comprehensive, GIS-based,
current inventory of all
intensively-managed public
trees to guide management,
with mechanisms in place to
keep data current and
available for use. Data allows
for analysis of age distribution,
condition, risk, diversity, and
suitability.

No inventory or
out-of-date inventory
of publicly-owned
trees.

Partial or samplebased inventory of
publicly-owned trees,
inconsistently
updated.

Complete, GIS-based
inventory of publiclyowned trees, updated
on a regular,
systematic basis.

The City tree inventory is housed on a tree inventory management software that can be updated regularly.

Canopy
Assessment
Accurate, high-resolution, and
recent assessment of existing
and potential Citywide tree
canopy cover that is regularly
updated and available for use
across various departments,
agencies, and/or disciplines.

No tree canopy
assessment.

Sample-based
canopy cover
assessment, or dated
(over 10 years old)
high resolution
canopy assessment.

High-resolution tree
canopy assessment
using aerial
photographs or
satellite imagery.

A land cover and tree canopy assessment was completed as part of this Plan.

Management
Plan
Existence and buy-in of a
comprehensive urban forest
management plan to achieve
Citywide goals. Re-evaluation
is conducted every 5 to 10
years.

No urban forest
management plan
exists.

A plan for the
publicly-owned forest
resource exists but is
limited in scope,
acceptance, and
implementation.

A comprehensive plan
for the publicly owned
forest resource exists
and is accepted and
implemented.

Prior to the Urban Forest Management Plan, the City followed the 2001 Street Tree Plan.

Risk
Management
Program
All publicly-owned trees are
managed for maximum public
safety by way of maintaining a
Citywide inventory, conducting
proactive annual inspections,
and eliminating hazards within
a set time frame based on risk
level. Risk management
program is outlined in the
management plan.

Request-based,
reactive system. The
condition of publiclyowned trees is
unknown.

There is some degree
of risk abatement
thanks to knowledge
of condition of
publicly-owned trees,
though generally still
managed as a
request-based
reactive system.

There is a complete
tree inventory with
risk assessment data
and a risk abatement
program in effect.

Hazards are
eliminated within a set
time period
depending on the
level of risk.

Newly completed inventory identifies priority maintenance and removal recommendations.

Maintenance
Program
of PubliclyOwned
Trees (trees
managed
intensively)
All intensively-managed,
publicly-owned trees are well
maintained for optimal health
and condition in order to
extend longevity and maximize
benefits. A reasonable cyclical
pruning program is in place,
generally targeting 5 to 7 year
cycles. The maintenance
program is outlined in the
management plan.

Request-based,
reactive system. No
systematic pruning
program is in place for
publicly-owned trees.

All publicly-owned
trees are
systematically
maintained, but
pruning cycle is
inadequate.

All publicly-owned
trees are proactively
and systematically
maintained and
adequately pruned on
a cyclical basis.

City owned/maintained trees are maintained on a pruning cycle and on an as needed basis.

THE MANAGEMENT
Indicators of a
Sustainable
Urban Forest
Overall Objective or
Industry Standard
Performance Levels
Low Medium High
Planting
Program
Comprehensive and
effective tree planting and
establishment program is
driven by canopy cover
goals, equity
considerations, and other
priorities according to the
plan. Tree planting and
establishment is outlined in
the management plan.

Tree establishment is
ad hoc.

Tree establishment is
consistently funded
and occurs on an
annual basis.

Tree establishment is
directed by needs derived
from a tree inventory and
other community plans and
is sufficient in meeting
canopy cover objectives.

The City budgets annually to plant replacement trees. If there's money available, new trees are planted annually.

Tree
Protection Policy
Comprehensive and
regularly updated tree
protection ordinance with
enforcement ability is based
on community goals. The
benefits derived from trees
on public and private
property are ensured by the
enforcement of existing
policies.

No tree protection
policy.

Policies are in place
to protect trees, but
the policies are not
well-enforced or
ineffective.

Protections policies ensure
the safety of trees on public
and private land. The
policies are enforced and
supported by significant
deterrents and shared
ownership of City goals.

Publicly owned/maintained trees are protected well. Public owned/property owner maintained trees are not well protected. Trees on private property are not protected.

City Staffing and
Equipment
Adequate staff and access
to the equipment and
vehicles to implement the
management plan. A high
level urban forester or
planning professional,
strong operations staff, and
solid certified arborist
technicians.

Insufficient staffing
levels, insufficientlytrained staff, and/or
inadequate equipment
and vehicle
availability.

Certified arborists and
professional urban
foresters on staff have
some professional
development, but are
lacking adequate staff
levels or adequate
equipment.

Multi-disciplinary team
within the urban forestry
unit, including an urban
forestry professional,
operations manager, and
arborist technicians.

Vehicles and equipment are
sufficient to complete
required work.

Staffing levels are inadequate. Staff have limited training and equipment.

Funding
Appropriate funding in
place to fully implement
both proactive and reactive
needs based on a
comprehensive urban forest
management plan.

Funding comes from
the public sector only,
and covers only
reactive work.

Funding levels (public
and private) generally
cover mostly reactive
work. Low levels of
risk management and
planting in place.

Dynamic, active funding
from engaged private
partners and adequate
public funding are used to
proactively manage and
expand the urban forest.

Funding comes from the general fund to maintain publicly owned/managed trees, but staffing levels are low.

Disaster
Preparedness &
Response
A disaster management
plan is in place related to
the City’s urban forest.

The plan includes staff
roles, contracts, response
priorities, debris
management and a crisis
communication plan. Staff
are regularly trained and/or
updated.

No disaster response
plan is in place.

A disaster plan is in
place, but pieces are
missing and/or staff
are not regularly
trained or updated.

A robust disaster
management plan is in
place, regularly updated
and staff is fully trained on
roles and processes.

The City follows the Stanislaus County Emergency Operations Plan, but it is not specific to trees. All employees receive NIMS training through FEMA.

Communication
Effective avenues of
two-way communication
exist between the City
departments and between
City and its citizens.

Messaging is consistent
and coordinated, when
feasible.

No avenues are in
place. City
departments and
public determine on
an ad-hoc basis the
best messages and
avenues to
communicate.

Avenues are in place,
but used sporadically
and without
coordination or only
on a one-way basis.

Avenues are in place for two
way communication, are
well-used with targeted,
coordinated messages.

Effective two way communication exists between City Departments and with the community. Communication with the community occurs at annual events, Farmers Markets, social media, and by calling the Department.
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APPENDIX D: FEDERAL

AND STATE LAW
Endangered Species Act
Signed in 1973, the Endangered Species
Act provides for the conservation of
species that are endangered or threatened
throughout all or within a significant
portion of their range, as well as the
conservation of the ecosystems on which
they depend. The listing of a species as
endangered makes it illegal to “take” (i.e.,
harass, harm, pursue, hunt, shoot, wound,
kill, trap, capture, collect, or attempt to do
these things) that species. Similar
prohibitions usually extend to threatened
species.

Migratory Bird Treaty Act
(MBTA)
Passed by Congress in 1918, this Act
defines that it is unlawful to pursue, hunt,
take, capture, kill, possess, sell, purchase,
barter, import, export, or transport any
migratory bird, or any part, nest, or egg of
any such bird, unless authorized under a
permit issued by the Secretary of the
Interior.

The Migratory Bird Treaty Act can impact
forestry operations during times when
birds are nesting, which may delay work in
order to avoid violating the MBTA.

California Urban Forestry Act
Section 4799.06-4799.12 of the California
Public Resources Code defines a chapter
known as the California Urban Forestry
Act. The Act defines trees as a “vital
resource in the urban environment and as
an important psychological link with nature
for the urban dweller.” The Act also
enumerates the many environmental,
energy, economic, and health benefits that
urban forests provide to communities.

The purpose of the Act is to promote
urban forest resources and minimize the
decline of urban forests in the state of
California. To this end, the Act facilitates
the creation of permanent jobs related to
urban forestry, encourages the
coordination of state and local agencies,
reduces, or eliminates tree loss, and
prevents the introduction and spread of
pests. The Act grants the authority to
create agencies and mandates that urban
forestry departments shall provide
technical assistance to urban areas across
many disciplines (while also
recommending numerous funding tools to
achieve these goals).

Model Water Efficient
Landscape Ordinance (MWELO)
To promote the conservation and efficient
use of water and to prevent the waste of
water, a Model Water Efficient Landscape
Ordinance (MWELO) was adopted in 2009
and later revised in 2015. The Ordinance
requires increases in water efficiency
standards for new and retrofitted
landscapes through the use of more
efficient irrigation systems, greywater
usage, and onsite stormwater capture. It
also limits the portion of landscapes that
can be covered in turf.

California Global Warming
Solutions Act
In 2006, the California Global Warming
Solutions Act (Assembly Bill 32) was
implemented to reduce greenhouse gas
emissions. Through this Act, California
was the first state in the nation to initiate
long term measures to help mitigate the
effects of climate change through
improved energy efficiency and renewable
technology. California approached the goal
to reduce emissions to 1990 levels by
2020 through direct regulations, marketbased approaches, voluntary measures, policies, and programs. The 2015 update
set targets to reduce greenhouse gas
emissions to 40 percent below 1990 levels
by 2030.

California Solar Shade Control
Act
Passed in 1978, California’s Solar Shade
Control Act supported alternative energy
devices, such as solar collectors, and
required specific and limited controls on
trees and shrubs. Revised in 2009, the Act
restricted the placement of trees or shrubs
that cast a shadow greater than ten
percent of an adjacent existing solar
collector’s absorption area upon the solar
collector surface at any one time between
the hours of 10:00 a.m. and 2:00 p.m.

The Act exempts trees or shrubs that
were:
• Planted prior to the installation of a
solar collector
• Trees or shrubs on land dedicated to
commercial agricultural crops
• Replacement trees or shrubs that
were planted prior to the installation
of a solar collector and subsequently
died or were removed (for the
protection of public health, safety,
and the environment) after the
installation of a solar collector
• Trees or shrubs subject to city and
county ordinance
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APPENDIX E: COMMUNITY SURVEY RESULTS
FIGURE E1: Currently, tree canopy covers 6.9% of Newman. What level of canopy cover do you feel would be ideal for Newman’s future urban forest? FIGURE E2: To help us better understand where trees and shade are most valued by the community, please use the arrows to prioritize where you most value trees with 1 representing where you most value and enjoy trees.

FIGURE E3: What benefit of trees do you appreciate most? FIGURE E4: What consequence of trees do you dislike most? FIGURE E5: Describe your willingness to plant trees on your property.

FIGURE E6: What are barriers to planting additional trees on your property (choose all that apply).
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Figure E7: Are you satisfied with the current level of care that the City of Newman provides for City trees?
TABLE E1: Please tell us why you selected your response to the previous question (optional).

Please tell us why you selected your response to the previous question (optional).

Sherman Parkway has large trees pulling up the sidewalks causing trip hazards while walking. I think the trees planted were the incorrect type of tree to have planted. Cinnamon Teal street has a lot of crape myrtle trees that all look to be diseased by possibly aphids. The trees look stunted, dark colored, no blossoms, possibly because of pests, and no fertilizing, maybe check the water lines. I have 2 crape myrtles on my property, and they look healthy. I fertilize and spray for aphids. The City crape myrtles on Cinnamon Teal serve no shade, color, or interest purpose, pull them out. Please do not plant large growing trees that produce numerous leaves that make a mess in the street and blow into private yards, nothing with berries, need drought tolerant, no trees with roots that pull up sidewalks, or roots that crawl into water pipes, please do not plant liquid amber trees, I have twisted my ankle on those tree balls walking on sidewalks where the balls fall. I feel that trees selected to be planted by sidewalks should be carefully selected to not damage sidewalks, trees that do not harbor pests, because if the City is not going to provide fertilizing, spray pest control, then the City trees could infect the homeowners trees.

If you are not going to maintain the health of the trees that you plant, then do not plant any trees.

The City takes good care of the trees
Seems the 3 years we have lived here there has been services available to provide care and clean up of our trees in the neighborhood.

I see City of Newman out and about picking leaves and trimming trees when necessary I dont know what they do and were
City removed dead trees, but the City doesn't replace them.

The City trees around town adds beauty to the neighborhoods and they look well maintained for the most part.

The older trees tend to have larger limbs that pose problems during the winter storms.

My family like to walk around town, walking keeps us healthy and mentally sound We love the trees that the City maintains, it keeps the town shady and cool, looks beautiful and encourages us to walk around town.

We love the trees that the City maintains in downtown, parks, etc. as it keeps the town shady and cool. It looks beautiful and encourages my family to walk around town. Walking keeps us healthy and mentally sound.

Most of the trees are gone from the walking path on Sherman Parkway and are not being replaced. Also, a lot of mobility limited people use the parkway and there is not any emergency seating.

Parks need more shades
They care for the ones near my home well but others are ruining sidewalks The trees are being pruned unhealthily, limiting their spatial canopy growth, which will weaken them, especially during strong winds. Poor irrigation/watering to ensure proper hydration is also occurring, and many trees currently have diseases. We must also be more mindful of the correct types of trees best grown in the valley. If we want to improve our trees, we need to consult an arborist and ensure the City or whoever is contracted to care for the trees knows how to do so correctly.

FIGURE E8: What City tree services do you appreciate the most? Please use the arrows to prioritize the service you most value and with 1 representing the service you most value.

FIGURE E9: Having a large tree(s) where I live in Newman… (select all that apply)
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FIGURE E10: What is the best way to share information with you (choose all that apply)?
FIGURE E11: What is your connection to the City of Newman (choose all that apply)?
FIGURE E12: Describe your living situation.

TABLE E2: What is the most important issue that the UFMP should address (optional)?
What is the most important issue that the UFMP should address (optional)? When selecting trees for the City, I assume you are looking at the space availability for the selected tree to grow, considering no trees that would have roots to grow into homeowners’ water pipes, messy trees that drop numerous leaves, berries, balls onto vehicles parked on the streets, also that blow into homeowners’ yards, consider root systems that might pull up sidewalks. I would like to add that a large tree canopy planted by a sidewalk does not have to be planted, a smaller tree canopy, a tree of interest, greenery, color changing in the different Seasons would be nice, but the City needs to provide maintenance in pest control, proper trimming, fertilizing, check water lines for appropriate watering, possible damaged lines, check watering schedules for the trees. If no proper maintenance schedule to be followed, then forget planting any trees, it would be a waste of spent money. I feel the City needs to have a maintenance plan for trees and shrubbery that they purchase and plant. As I said the crape myrtle trees along Cinnamon Teal are horrible looking, no maintenance that I can see has been given to them, no interest in looking at them, something is wrong with the trees.

I dont know if they have anything to do with this ,lots of people dont pick theiŕ dog poop up.

Plant/replace City trees
The types of trees that would do well with the City’s soil.

The environment
Environmental benefits and carbon capture.

Environmental benefits (air quality, water quality, etc.) & carbon capture.

Planting more trees in the correct places increases the shade and longevity of the trees.

CITY OF NEWMAN
Urban Forest Management Plan
2025

NEWMAN, CA

URBAN FOREST MANAGEMENT PLAN

PRESENTATION TO THE CITY COUNCIL
TUESDAY, JUNE 24, 2025
Presented by Davey Resource Group, Inc.

Funding was provided by the California Department of Forestry and Fire Protection as part of the California Climate Investments Program.

THE URBAN FOREST
• City trees (public trees)
• Public rights-of-way (street trees)
• Parks
• Trees at City facilities
• Private trees
• Residential
• Commercial
• Industrial zones
• Urban tree canopy
• Both public and private trees
NEWMAN’S URBAN FOREST

MANAGEMENT PLAN
• Illustrate the value and benefit of city trees
• Communicate challenges and opportunities
• Promote shared vision
• Identify resources needed to support
community goals

PLAN DEVELOPMENT
✔ City tree resource analysis
✔ Tree canopy and land cover assessment
✔ Recommended Species List
✔ Background review
✔ Current policies and regulations
✔ Guiding documents
✔ Ordinance review (redline)
✔ Operations review
✔ Community and stakeholder engagement
• Urban Forest Management Plan (UFMP)
• Drafts (2)
• Final

LAND COVER
• 1,424 total acres
• 97.9 acres of tree canopy
• 6.9% tree canopy
• Tree canopy analyses:
• Public vs. private land
• Canopy in parks
• Canopy at schools
• Future canopy goals
• Land surface temperatures
• Canopy and equity

CITY TREE RESOURCE
• 2,239 public trees & 433 potential planting sites
• 1,034 tons of carbon stored
• $8.3 million to replace
• $14,428 in annual measurable benefits
• Tree inventory analyses:
• Size/age distribution
• Tree conditions
• Species diversity
• Tree maintenance needs

URBAN FORESTRY OPERATIONS
• City tree maintenance
• Service requests / work orders

CITY AND COUNTY

POLICY & REGULATIONS
• Documents reviewed:
• Newman Municipal Code
• Title 4 Building Regulations
• Title 5 Zoning
• Title 6 Subdivisions
• Title 9 Police Regulations
• Title 11 Public Ways and Property
• Newman General Plan
• 2001 Street Tree Plan
• Climate Change and Health Profile Report
Stanislaus County
• Newman Non-motorized Transportation Plan
• Stanislaus County Emergency Operations Plan

STAKEHOLDER ENGAGEMENT
• City Leadership
• Planning Commission
• City Departments
• Public Works
• Non-Profit Groups
• Rotary Club
• State Agencies
• CAL FIRE
• California Conservation Corps
• Caltrans

COMMUNITY ENGAGEMENT
• Tabling at events
• Public Presentation
• Public Web Survey

IMPLEMENTATION PLAN
Goals Objectives
Routine and quality care for
city trees
• Maintain city trees
• Align staffing and funding levels with
maintenance needs
• Prioritize safety and risk management
Increase overall tree canopy
cover
• Protect city trees
• A comprehensive tree planting and
establishment plan
• Promote urban forestry education and
outreach programs
Urban forest resilience and
sustainability
• Sustainably manage city trees
• Align policies and guiding documents

THANK YOU
City of Newman
&
Davey Resource Group, Inc.

QUESTION & ANSWER SESSION