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City Council Regular Meeting's 2026-06-25 agenda is scheduled to cover Conduct public hearing and adopt a resolution approving the 2026-2031 Capital Improvement Plan, Adopt a resolution approving a third amendment to the contractual services agreement with Gachina Landscape..., Public hearing and adopt a resolution approving the Thornton Avenue Overlay, Phase 1 (Interstate 880 to Olive..., and FY 2026-27 budget and 2026-31 CIP. This is an agenda-derived preview, so it describes scheduled topics and proposed actions rather than confirmed outcomes.
Key Topics
Conduct public hearing and adopt a resolution approving the 2026-2031 Capital Improvement Plan: the agenda included this context: Section: Presentation.
Adopt a resolution approving a third amendment to the contractual services agreement with Gachina Landscape...: proposed contract or agreement that could commit public funds or shape implementation.
Public hearing and adopt a resolution approving the Thornton Avenue Overlay, Phase 1 (Interstate 880 to Olive...: the agenda included this context: Section: Presentation.
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.
Adopt a resolution authorizing the City Manager to execute two master funding agreements with the Alameda County...: proposed contract or agreement that could commit public funds or shape implementation.
Why It Matters
Conduct public hearing and adopt a resolution approving the 2026-2031 Capital Improvement Plan may set direction for future policy, implementation, or budget decisions.
Adopt a resolution approving a third amendment to the contractual services agreement with Gachina Landscape... may affect public spending, project delivery, or vendor accountability.
Public hearing and adopt a resolution approving the Thornton Avenue Overlay, Phase 1 (Interstate 880 to Olive... 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.
Adopt a resolution authorizing the City Manager to execute two master funding agreements with the Alameda County... may affect public spending, project delivery, or vendor accountability.
What Residents Should Watch
Watch whether council approves, amends, continues, or rejects Conduct public hearing and adopt a resolution approving the 2026-2031 Capital Improvement Plan.
Watch whether council approves, amends, continues, or rejects Adopt a resolution approving a third amendment to the contractual services agreement with Gachina Landscape....
Watch whether council approves, amends, continues, or rejects Public hearing and adopt a resolution approving the Thornton Avenue Overlay, Phase 1 (Interstate 880 to Olive....
Watch whether council approves, amends, continues, or rejects FY 2026-27 budget and 2026-31 CIP.
Watch whether council approves, amends, continues, or rejects Adopt a resolution authorizing the City Manager to execute two master funding agreements with the Alameda County....
Trust But Verify
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Presentation by Newark Memorial High School Student Mira Tuttle on Public Art in Newark Mayor Hannon presented a commendation to Newark Memorial High School Student Mira Tuttle.
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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 Assistant City Manager Hovorka provided introductory remarks and project
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DATE 06/25/2026 TO: background. Maintenance Supervisor Dan Cianciarulo gave the
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Adopt a resolution approving a third amendment to the contractual services agreement with Gachina Landscape Management, Inc. to provide landscaping services in an additional amount not to exceed $120,000 through October 31, 2026 E. PUBLIC
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Presentation: HEARINGS
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Public hearing and adopt a resolution approving the Thornton Avenue Overlay, Phase 1 (Interstate 880 to Olive Street)($4,070,000) and Traffic Signal Interconnect (Construction)($10,000,000) projects in the 2026-2031 Capital Improvement Plan
Commending Newark Memorial High School Youth Voter Movement Student Leaders 2026 Mayor Hannon presented a commendation to High School Youth Voter Movement Student Leaders.
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Approval of May 28, 2026, City Council Minutes
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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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Presentation: 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 otherwis...
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Adopt a resolution approving the 2026-2028 Biennial Budget
Adopt a resolution authorizing the City Manager to execute two master funding agreements with the Alameda County Transportation Commission June 25, 2026 City Council Regular Meeting Page Number 1 of 4
Public hearing and adopt a resolution approving the Thornton Avenue Complete Streets - Hickory to Gateway ($12,000,000) project in the 2026-2031 Capital Improvement Plan
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Adopt a resolution authorizing the City Manager to execute a multi-year software as a service agreement with ClearGov, Inc. for cloud-based budget development, capital improvement planning, performance management, reporting, and
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Presentation: transparency tools in an amount not to exceed $292,000
Public hearing and adopt a resolution approving the Lakeshore Park New Interim Restroom ($80,000) and Lakeshore Park New Pathway Lighting ($200,000) projects for inclusion in the 2026-2031 Capital Improvement Plan F.
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Presentation: OTHER BUSINESS June 25, 2026 City Council Regular Meeting Page Number 2 of 4
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Provide direction regarding potential placement of proposed ballot measure updating business license tax and receive an overview of business/stakeholder engagement and feedback regarding proposed ballot measure
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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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Adopt a Resolution to Accept Bid No. 2026-518 and Award a Contract to PC Solutions & Integration, Inc. for the Core Network Equipment Replacement Project in an Amount Not to Exceed $350,476.11 and Approve a Budget Amendment
Adopt a resolution approving amendments to the City of Newark Salary Schedule effective July 1, 2026 G.
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Presentation: 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 a...
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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 Resolution
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DATE 06/25/2026 TO: No. 11857 PUBLIC HEARINGS
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Adopt a resolution authorizing the City Manager to execute a three-year cooperation agreement for fiscal years 2027-2029 with Alameda County for participation in the Alameda County Urban County for the Community Development Block Grant
Approval of the plans and specifications and adoption of a resolution for acceptance of bid and award of contract for the Base Bid and Additive Alternate Bids No. 8 and No. 9 to G.
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Presentation: Bortolotto & Company, Inc. for Fiscal Year 2026 Annual Asphalt Concrete Street Overlay Program Project No. CIPA10005.FY2026 (Phase 2) in the amount of $1,042,000
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Adopt a resolution approving the Second Amendment to the Memorandum of Understanding with the Alameda County Environmental Health Department (ACEHD) for inspections of Tier 1 and Tier 2 Commercial Edible Food Generators
Approve a resolution authorizing the City Manager to execute a second amendment to an agreement with the Alameda County Fire Department for fire truck parts and service in an additional amount not to exceed $400,000 and amending the budget.
PUBLIC COMMENT The public is invited to address the City Council on any item not listed on the agenda.
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Presentation: 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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PUBLIC COMMENT Former Fremont Mayor Lily Mei and Fremont Planning Commissioner Ben Yee thanked the audience, emphasized community engagement, and highlighted the 5th Annual Asian Heritage Festival. 13 speakers - including Newark residents,
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DATE 06/25/2026 TO: youth players, and a cricket academy representative - urged the City to develop dedicated or shared-use cricket facilities due to strong demand and limited access to fields. They highlighted growing participation, long travel distances to o...
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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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Presentation: 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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CONSENT CALENDAR No one from the audience requested to speak.
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DATE 06/25/2026 TO: Council Member Catancio moved, Council Member Grindall seconded, to approve Consent Calendar items D.1 to D.5, that the resolutions be numbered consecutively, and that reading of the titles suffice for adoption. The motion passed, 5 AYES.
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CLOSED SESSION J.
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