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City Council Regular Meeting's 2026-06-11 agenda is scheduled to cover Adopt a resolution approving the City of Newark Senate Bill 707 meeting disruption policy G, Hearing to consider a Call for Review of the Community Development Director’s approval of a Minor Use Permit..., FY 2026-27 budget and 2026-31 CIP, and Public Hearing pursuant to Government Code Section 3502.3, requirements for reporting on City of Newark vacancy.... This is an agenda-derived preview, so it describes scheduled topics and proposed actions rather than confirmed outcomes.
Key Topics
Adopt a resolution approving the City of Newark Senate Bill 707 meeting disruption policy G: the agenda included this context: CITY MANAGER UPDATES H. CITY COUNCIL MATTERS City Council Members report on attendance at intergovernmental agency meetings, conferences, and seminars since the last meeting. City Council...
Hearing to consider a Call for Review of the Community Development Director’s approval of a Minor Use Permit...: the agenda included this context: Section: DATE 06/11/2026 TO in front of the vacant Sears Building at 1100 Newpark Mall Road (APN: 901-111-19) and consider adopting a resolution affirming the Community...
FY 2026-27 budget and 2026-31 CIP: scheduled budget and capital-project discussion that may shape service levels, infrastructure work, and future spending priorities.
Public Hearing pursuant to Government Code Section 3502.3, requirements for reporting on City of Newark vacancy...: the agenda included this context: OTHER BUSINESS.
Waive further reading and adopt an ordinance repealing and replacing Chapter 2.11, “Election Campaigns” of the...: scheduled topic: Waive further reading and adopt an ordinance repealing and replacing Chapter 2.11, “Election Campaigns” of the....
Why It Matters
Adopt a resolution approving the City of Newark Senate Bill 707 meeting disruption policy G may set direction for future policy, implementation, or budget decisions.
Hearing to consider a Call for Review of the Community Development Director’s approval of a Minor Use Permit... may affect residents because it is one of the meeting's substantive scheduled items.
Budget and capital-plan items can affect city services, project timing, reserves, and future funding tradeoffs.
Public Hearing pursuant to Government Code Section 3502.3, requirements for reporting on City of Newark vacancy... may affect residents because it is one of the meeting's substantive scheduled items.
Waive further reading and adopt an ordinance repealing and replacing Chapter 2.11, “Election Campaigns” of the... may affect residents because it is one of the meeting's substantive scheduled items.
What Residents Should Watch
Watch whether council approves, amends, continues, or rejects Adopt a resolution approving the City of Newark Senate Bill 707 meeting disruption policy G.
Watch whether council approves, amends, continues, or rejects Hearing to consider a Call for Review of the Community Development Director’s approval of a Minor Use Permit....
Watch the staff presentation and council questions on FY 2026-27 budget and 2026-31 CIP for future policy or budget direction.
Watch the staff presentation and council questions on Public Hearing pursuant to Government Code Section 3502.3, requirements for reporting on City of Newark vacancy... for future policy or budget direction.
Watch whether council approves, amends, continues, or rejects Waive further reading and adopt an ordinance repealing and replacing Chapter 2.11, “Election Campaigns” of the....
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Commercial and Multi-Family Customer Credits to be Provided.
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DATE 06/11/2026 TO: Allied will credit each Commercial and Multi-Family customer in the City for the disruption of collection services based on the formula and calculations described in the attached Exhibit A, incorporated herein by reference, and will include...
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Railroad, and/or its representatives, at Agency's sole cost and expense, agrees to perform (or shall cause a third-party consultant to perform on Railroad's behalf) the preliminary engineering services work described on Exhibit B attached
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DATE 06/11/2026 TO: hereto ( PE Work ). Agency acknowledges and agrees that: (a) Railroad's review of any Project designs, plans and/or specifications, as part of the PE Work, is limited exclusively to potential impacts on existing and future Railroad faciliti...
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Approval of Audited Demands
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Hearing to consider property owners' objections to the 2026 Weed Abatement Program and instruction to the Superintendent of Streets to abate public nuisances
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Adopt a resolution approving the City of Newark Senate Bill 707 meeting disruption policy G.
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CITY MANAGER UPDATES H. CITY COUNCIL MATTERS City Council Members report on attendance at intergovernmental agency meetings, conferences, and seminars since the last meeting. City Council Members may also announce upcoming events and coordinate attendance; rep...
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Proclaiming May as Brain Tumor Awareness Month Mayor Hannon presented a proclamation to Jammers Strong Foundation President Daniel Cardenas.
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Allied provides collection services for the collection, processing, and disposal of solid waste, recyclable material, and organics to single-family, multi-family, and commercial customers in the City pursuant to the Franchise Agreement.
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Presentation by Newark Memorial High School Student Mira Tuttle on Public Art in Newark
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Hearing to consider a Call for Review of the Community Development Director’s approval of a Minor Use Permit (MUP2025-021) for Adventure Van Show and Sale, a temporary three-day special event for three weekends in the northwest parking lot
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DATE 06/11/2026 TO: in front of the vacant Sears Building at 1100 Newpark Mall Road (APN: 901-111-19) and consider adopting a resolution affirming the Community Development Director's action with changes or, in the alternative, consider adopting a resolution o...
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Presentation by Godbe Research regarding results of the November 2026 Revenue Measure Feasibility Survey related to potential Business License Tax simplification and modernization City Manager Benoun provided introductory remarks and
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DATE 06/11/2026 TO: project background. Bryan Godbe of Godbe Research presented the item, noting community support for a potential ballot measure to increase the Transient Occupancy Tax, with Charles Heath of Team CivX available for questions. The presentation...
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Approval of May 28, 2026, City Council Minutes June 11, 2026 City Council Regular Meeting Page Number 1 of 4
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Commencing on July 8, 2025, and extending through July 18, 2025, some of Allied’s employees providing collection services in the City elected not to report to work and/or not to cross picket lines established by employees of an affiliate
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DATE 06/11/2026 TO: of Allied (the “Dispute Period”).
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The Newark Boba Trail “Bike to Boba” event will take place from May 14 through May
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Approval of the May 14, 2026, City Council Minutes
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Notwithstanding the Estimate (Estimate) , Agency agrees to reimburse Railroad and/or Railroad's third-party consultant, as applicable, for one hundred percent (100%) of all actual costs and expenses incurred for the PE Work. During the
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DATE 06/11/2026 TO: performance of the PE Work, Railroad will provide (and/or will cause its third-party consultant to provide) progressive billing to Agency based on actual costs in connection with the PE Work. After completion of the PE Work, Railroad will s...
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Commending Newark Memorial High School Youth Voter Movement Student Leaders 2026
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Presentation of the Draft 2026–2028 Biennial Budget City Manager Benoun provided introductory remarks and project background.
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DATE 06/11/2026 TO: City Manager David Benoun, Assistant City Manager Lenka Hovorka, and Finance Director Krysten Lee gave the presentation. The presentation is on file with the City Clerk. City staff presented the draft 2026–2028 biennial budget and five-year...
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Commending Diana Kotake-Gomez as Newark Unified School District Teacher of the Year and Nicole Lemas as Newark Unified School District Classified Employee of the Year Mayor Hannon presented commendations to Newark Unified School District
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DATE 06/11/2026 TO: Teacher of the Year Diana Kotake-Gomez and Newark Unified School District Classified Employee of the Year Nicole Lemas.
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Public Hearing pursuant to Government Code Section 3502.3, requirements for reporting on City of Newark vacancy rates and recruitment and retention efforts F.
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OTHER BUSINESS
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Customer Communication Allied and City will jointly develop the notification to be included on customers’ adjusted bills and the talking points related to credits used by Allied’s customer service representatives.
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The ability to observe online or Cable Channel 26 is predicated on those technologies being available and functioning without technical difficulties.
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Should those platforms not be available, or become non-functioning, or should the City Council otherwise encounter technical difficulties that make those platforms unavailable, the City Council will proceed with business in person unless otherwise prohibited b...
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Coast Jarvis Avenue 749938K Public
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In recognition of the annoyance and inconvenience caused by the delay in collection services for most Commercial and Multi-Family customers in the City in July 2025, Allied has offered to provide credits to its Commercial and Multi-Family
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DATE 06/11/2026 TO: customers in the City pursuant to this Agreement.
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Proclaiming May as Water Safety Month Mayor Hannon presented a proclamation to Recreation Coordinator Ryan Storms.
Waive further reading and adopt an ordinance repealing and replacing Chapter 2.11, “Election Campaigns” of the Newark Municipal Code Ordinance No. 565 Council Member Grindall pulled Item D.3 and stated for the record his opposition to
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DATE 06/11/2026 TO: increasing the campaign contribution limit from $500 to $800. No one from the audience requested to speak. Mayor Hannon moved, and Vice Mayor Jorgens seconded, to adopt an ordinance repealing and replacing Chapter 2.11, “Election Campaigns”...
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City Facility Solar Installation Project - Carport solar installation is underway at Silliman Activity Center and begins at Civic Center on June
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Work will continue in phases over the next 12 weeks and will impact parking.
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DATE 06/11/2026 TO: Follow posted signage and the City’s social media for updates.
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Receive information and provide feedback regarding the Draft 2026-2031 Capital Improvement Plan with funding recommendations City Manager Benoun provided introductory remarks and project background.
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DATE 06/11/2026 TO: City Engineer Miki Tsubota gave the presentation. The presentation is on file with the City Clerk. The Council reviewed the draft 2026–2031 Capital Improvement Plan (CIP), which includes more than 100 projects totaling approximately $280 mi...
Agency acknowledges and agrees that Railroad may withhold its approval for the Project for any reason in its sole discretion, including without limitation, impacts to Railroad's safety, facilities, or operations.
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DATE 06/11/2026 TO: If Railroad approves the Project, Railroad will continue to work with Agency to develop final plans and specifications and prepare material and force cost estimates for any Project related work performed by Railroad. Approval of any design...
DATE 06/11/2026 TO: The City agrees to release and discharge Allied and its affiliates from any claims arising from or related to the collection service disruptions that occurred in the City during the period of July 8 through July 18, 2025, including but not...
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Community members can pick up a Boba Passport, collect stamps at participating locations, and receive special discounts.
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Coast Central Avenue 750033G Public
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Niles Cedar Road 750032A Public
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Entire Agreement .
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DATE 06/11/2026 TO: This Agreement, and the First Agreement executed in March 2026, including the recitals, constitutes the entire agreement and understanding of the City and Allied and supersedes all prior negotiations and/or agreements, proposed or otherwise...
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Adopt a resolution authorizing the City Manager to execute a reimbursement agreement in the amount not to exceed $480,000 and other related documents necessary with Union Pacific Railroad Company to effectuate the Quiet Zones
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Introduction of Employees Mayor Hannon introduced new employees Police Officer Jason Germano and Community Preservation Specialist II Angel Esparza.
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Adopt a resolution calling for a General Municipal Election to be consolidated with the Statewide General Election on November 3, 2026, for the election of certain officers; requesting that the Alameda County Board of Supervisors
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DATE 06/11/2026 TO: consolidate the City of Newark’s election with the statewide election; and requesting the election services of the Alameda County Registrar of Voters Resolution No. 11852
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Receive information and provide feedback regarding the Thornton Avenue Overlay, Phase 1 (Interstate 880 to Olive Street) and Traffic Signal Interconnect (Construction) projects to be included in the 2026-2031 Capital Improvement Plan with
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DATE 06/11/2026 TO: funding recommendations City Manager Benoun provided introductory remarks and project background. City Engineer Miki Tsubota gave the presentation. The presentation is on file with the City Clerk. Council discussed the proposed $10 million...
City of Newark Youth Police Academy is now accepting applications through Friday, June
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If the Project is approved by Railroad, Railroad shall prepare and forward to Agency a Construction and Maintenance Agreement ( C&M Agreement ) which shall provide the terms and conditions for the construction and ongoing maintenance of
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DATE 06/11/2026 TO: the Project. Unless otherwise expressly set forth in the C&M Agreement, the construction and maintenance of the Project shall be at no cost to Railroad. No construction work on the Project affecting Railroad's property or operations shall c...
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Allied does the billing and collection for all solid waste services provided by Allied in the City and then remits to the City certain franchise and other fees based on its collections.
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Receive information and provide feedback regarding the Thornton Avenue Complete Streets - Hickory to Gateway project to be included in the 2026-2031 Capital Improvement Plan with funding recommendations City Manager Benoun provided
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DATE 06/11/2026 TO: introductory remarks and project background. City Engineer Miki Tsubota gave the presentation. The presentation is on file with the City Clerk. Council expressed support for the project, particularly highlighting the use of state and federa...
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Approve the plans and specifications and adopt a resolution accepting the bid and award of contract for the Base Bid and Additive Alternate Bids No. 1, No. 2, No. 3, No. 4, and No. 5 to G.
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DATE 06/11/2026 TO: Bortolotto & Co., Inc. for FY2026 Annual Asphalt Concrete Street Overlay Program Project No. CIPA10005.FY2026 Resolution No. 11853 NONCONSENT
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Adopt a resolution authorizing the City Manager to execute a side letter to the franchise agreement with Republic Services regarding credit to commercial and multi-family account holders to resolve the 2025 service disruption E. PUBLIC
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Big Truck Day is Wednesday, June 10, 10:00–11:30 a.m. at the Newark Pavilion.
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DATE 06/11/2026 TO: H. CITY COUNCIL MATTERS Council Member Little praised the Bike to Boba Trail event, encouraged greater promotion for future events, announced an upcoming community Pokémon event on June 6 at 88 Card House, and shared that she will be servin...
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The academy is free, and applications are available at newarkca.gov/youthpoliceacademy .
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Neither party shall assign this Agreement without the prior written consent of the other party, which consent shall not be unreasonably withheld, conditioned, or delayed.
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For purposes of this Agreement, the terms “Commercial” and “Multi-Family” have the same meaning provided for the terms in the Franchise Agreement.
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As authorized by City Council Resolution, the City Manager has the authority to approve the following credit structure agreed to by Allied in this Agreement, in a form approved by the City Attorney, as a full and final resolution and
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DATE 06/11/2026 TO: settlement of claims the City may have against Allied arising from or related to the service disruptions for Allied’s Commercial and Multi-Family customers in the City during the Dispute Period. AGREEMENT AND RELEASE NOW THEREFORE, the City...
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Receive information and provide feedback regarding the Lakeshore Park New Interim Restroom, and Lakeshore Park New Pathway Lighting projects to be included in the 2026-2031 Capital Improvement Plan with funding recommendations City
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DATE 06/11/2026 TO: Engineer Miki Tsubota gave the presentation. The presentation is on file with the City Clerk. Council supported the interim restroom installation and requested community outreach, homeowners association engagement, and collection of usage a...
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This Agreement sets forth the entire agreement between the parties regarding the Project and PE Work.
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DATE 06/11/2026 TO: To the extent that any terms or provisions of this Agreement regarding the PE Work are inconsistent with the terms or provisions set forth in any existing agreement related to the Project, such terms and provisions shall be deemed supersede...
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PUBLIC COMMENT Aaron Hu, who lives near Oasis Palace on Jarvis Avenue, asked the city to enforce noise regulations at the venue.
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DATE 06/11/2026 TO: Aarti, a volunteer with HSS (Hindu Swayamsevak Sangh), highlighted a recent HSS Guru Vandana event honoring teachers. Thursday, May 28, 2026, Regular Meeting Draft Minutes Page 2 of 7 Tajas Nayak, a volunteer with HSS (Hindu Swayamsevak San...
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Railroad agrees to collaborate with Agency on the conceptualization and development of the Project in accordance with the terms and conditions of this Agreement and any federal regulations.
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DATE 06/11/2026 TO: AGREEMENT NOW THEREFORE, the parties hereto agree as follows:
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PUBLIC COMMENT The public is invited to address the City Council on any item not listed on the agenda.
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Public Comments are generally limited to 5 minutes per speaker. Please note that State law prohibits the Council from acting on non-agenda items.
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Agency's obligation hereunder to reimburse Railroad (and/or its third-party consultant, as applicable) for the PE Work shall apply regardless of whether Agency declines to proceed with the Project or Railroad elects not to approve the
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CONSENT CALENDAR Consent Calendar items are considered to be routine and may be approved by one motion.
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There will be no separate discussion on these items unless there is a request by a Council Member, a staff member, or a member of the public to remove an item for separate discussion and action.
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CLOSED SESSION None.
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DATE 06/11/2026 TO: J. ADJOURNMENT Mayor Hannon adjourned the meeting at 11:27 p.m . _____________________________ Neetu Salwan, City Clerk Item D.
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ADJOURNMENT MEETING INFORMATION Members of the public may attend the meeting in person, watch online, or watch on Cable Channel
