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Newark City Council
Newark • 2026-02-26 • TBD
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What's Scheduled
City Council Regular Meeting's 2026-02-26 agenda is scheduled to cover FY 2026-27 budget and 2026-31 CIP, Waive further reading and adopt an ordinance amending the contract between the City of Newark and the Board of..., and Adopt a resolution approving an amendment to the Contractual Services Agreement with MNS Engineers, Inc. for.... This is an agenda-derived preview, so it describes scheduled topics and proposed actions rather than confirmed outcomes.
Key Topics
- 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.
- Waive further reading and adopt an ordinance amending the contract between the City of Newark and the Board of...: proposed contract or agreement that could commit public funds or shape implementation.
- Adopt a resolution approving an amendment to the Contractual Services Agreement with MNS Engineers, Inc. for...: proposed contract or agreement that could commit public funds or shape implementation.
Why It Matters
- Budget and capital-plan items can affect city services, project timing, reserves, and future funding tradeoffs.
- Waive further reading and adopt an ordinance amending the contract between the City of Newark and the Board of... may affect public spending, project delivery, or vendor accountability.
- Adopt a resolution approving an amendment to the Contractual Services Agreement with MNS Engineers, Inc. for... may affect public spending, project delivery, or vendor accountability.
- The agenda identifies Adopt a resolution ratifying the Fifth Amendment and approving the Sixth Amendment to the Contractual Services... as a legislative item;.
- The agenda identifies Amend the 2024-2026 Biennial Budget and Capital Improvement Plan for Fiscal Year 2025-26 to appropriate $50,000 from... as a budget or finance item;.
What Residents Should Watch
- Watch whether council approves, amends, continues, or rejects FY 2026-27 budget and 2026-31 CIP.
- Watch how council frames next steps for FY 2026-27 budget and 2026-31 CIP.
- Watch whether council approves, amends, continues, or rejects Waive further reading and adopt an ordinance amending the contract between the City of Newark and the Board of....
- Watch whether council approves, amends, continues, or rejects Adopt a resolution approving an amendment to the Contractual Services Agreement with MNS Engineers, Inc. for....
- Check posted minutes or vote records after the meeting before treating any agenda item as final.
Trust But Verify
- This summary is based on agenda materials only; actions have not yet been confirmed by minutes, transcript, or vote records.
- Review the official agenda packet and source materials for exact item language, attachments, public-comment instructions, and final staff recommendations.
- After the meeting, check official minutes or vote records before treating any proposed action as approved.
Agenda
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Adopt a resolution authorizing the City Manager to execute a side letter agreement with Republic Services regarding credit to single-family account holders to resolve costs incurred due to service disruption
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Commending Macha Swag Dance Mayor Hannon presented a commendation to the Macha Swag Dance Group and choreographers Ezhilvanan Oppilamani and Renukha K.
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Informational report regarding playground design at Birch Grove, Mirabeau, and Jerry Raber Ash Street parks Assistant City Manager Hovorka provided introductory remarks and project background.
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DATE 02/26/2026 TO: City Engineer Miki Tsubota gave the presentation. The presentation is on file with the City Clerk. No one from the audience requested to speak. Council members asked clarifying questions, engaged in discussion, and provided feedback regardi...
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Recreation Coordinator Danielle Cranon-Jones has been selected as an honoree for Assemblymember Alex Lee’s Black History Month recognition event scheduled for Saturday, February 14, 2026, from 10:00 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. at Emmanuel Baptist
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DATE 02/26/2026 TO: Church in San Jose.
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Ratify the fifth amendment to the Contractual Services Agreement with Yosh Enterprises, Inc. dba Orion Security, which increases the agreement’s not-to-exceed amount by an additional $25,000;
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Unappropriated Fund Balance $50,000
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DATE 02/26/2026 TO: SIXTH AMENDMENT TO THE CONTRACTUAL SERVICES AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE CITY OF NEWARK AND ORION SECURITY This Sixth amendment to the Contractual Services Agreement C22041 between the City of Newark, a municipal corporation, (“City”) and Orion Se...
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Approve the sixth amendment authorizing the City Manager to further increase the not-to-exceed amount by an additional $25,000; and
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Urban Land Institute Technical Assistance Panel Presentation
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Approval of February 12, 2026, City Council Minutes
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Community Preservation Update Informational Report 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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February 2026 American Heart Month Mayor Hannon presented the proclamation to Community Outreach Manager Kayla Gupta, Director of Quality and Special Programs Maria Nunes, and Injury Prevention Coordinator Garrett Cordes of Washington
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DATE 02/26/2026 TO: Health.
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Approval of January 22, 2026, City Council Minutes
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Informational report regarding playground design at Newark Community Park City Engineer Miki Tsubota gave the presentation.
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DATE 02/26/2026 TO: The presentation is on file with the City Clerk. No one from the audience requested to speak. Council members asked clarifying questions, engaged in discussion, and provided feedback regarding the playground design to replace the current mo...
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The Lunar New Year Variety Show will be held on Sunday, February 22, 2026, from 12:30 p.m. to 3:30 p.m. at the George
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With the exception of the foregoing, all other terms and conditions in the Agreement, as amended, remain in force and effect.
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DATE 02/26/2026 TO: Docusign Envelope ID: E2C25C5E-B7FE-478B-AC29-A6AD54CCF397 FIFTH AMENDMENT TO THE CONTRACTUAL SERVICES AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE CITY OF NEWARK AND ORION SECURITY This Fifth amendment to the Contractual Services Agreement C22041 between the Cit...
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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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Proclaiming February 2026 as Black History Month Mayor Hannon presented the proclamation to Afro-American Cultural & Historical Society Founder Jean Ficklin & Secretary Marion Langford.
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Adopt a resolution ratifying the Fifth Amendment and approving the Sixth Amendment to the
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Adopt a resolution ratifying the Fifth Amendment and approving the Sixth Amendment to the Contractual Services Agreement with Yosh Enterprises, Inc. dba Orion Security for security guard services, and amending the 2024–2026 Biennial Budget
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and Capital Improvement Plan for Fiscal Year 2025-26.
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Approval of February 5, 2026, City Council Minutes
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The 51st Annual Black History Month Program will take place on Saturday, February 14, 2026, from 12:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m. at the George
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Amend the 2024-2026 Biennial Budget and Capital Improvement Plan for Fiscal Year 2025-26 to appropriate $50,000 from the General Fund for this purpose.
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DATE 02/26/2026 TO: This total not-to-exceed increase of $50,000 is anticipated to support security transition activities through June 2026, allowing sufficient time for employee training, evaluation of system performance, and determination of long-term securi...
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Adopter a Resolution Accepting work with Villalobos & Associates, Inc. for 2025 Curb, Gutter, Sidewalk Replacement Project No.
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CIPA10007.FY2026 and 2025 Citywide Accessible Ramps Project No. CIPA10001.FY2026 E. PUBLIC HEARINGS F. OTHER BUSINESS
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Newark Unified School District Presentation Assistant Superintendent of Education Services Karen Allard delivered a presentation on Newark Unified School District student success initiatives.
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DATE 02/26/2026 TO: The presentation is on file with the City Clerk.
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Waive further reading and adopt an ordinance amending the contract between the City of Newark and the Board of Administration of the California Public Employees’ Retirement System Ordinance No. 562
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Fitch Ratings revised the City’s outlook to Positive with a AA+ IDR, citing strong demographics, economic trends, and above-average household income.
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DATE 02/26/2026 TO: H. CITY COUNCIL MATTERS Council Member Little announced Mission Peak District Cub Scout Yo-Yo Day to be held on Saturday, February 28, 2026, from 1:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m. at the First Presbyterian Church. Council Member Grindall announced his...
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Introduction of a promoted employee Mayor Hannon announced the promotion of Police Captain Brian Simon.
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DATE 02/26/2026 TO: Mayor called for a recess at 7:50 p.m. The meeting resumed at 7:57 p.m.
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Adopt a resolution approving an amendment to the Contractual Services Agreement with MNS Engineers, Inc. for additional on-call Public Works construction inspection services and amend the 2024-2026 Biennial Budget and Capital Improvement
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DATE 02/26/2026 TO: Plan Resolution No. 11816
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Waive further reading and adopt an ordinance amending Title 17 (Zoning) of the Newark Municipal Code to amend Chapter 17.26, §17.26.040, Accessory Dwelling Units, generally affecting development standards for the construction of Accessory
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DATE 02/26/2026 TO: Dwelling Units and Junior Accessory Dwelling Units, and to amend Chapter 17.45, §17.45.010, Residential Uses, generally affecting the use classification for Accessory Dwelling Units and Junior Accessory Dwelling Units Ordinance No. 563 E. P...
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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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PUBLIC COMMENT Peter Friedrich spoke against public leaders supporting the organizations HSS (Hindu Swayamsevak Sangh) and RSS (Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh).
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DATE 02/26/2026 TO: Thursday, February 12, 2026 Draft Minutes Page of 2 4
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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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CONSENT CALENDAR No one from the audience requested to speak.
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DATE 02/26/2026 TO: Vice Mayor Jorgens moved, Council Member Catancio seconded, to approve Consent Calendar items D.1 to D.6, 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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ADJOURNMENT MEETING INFORMATION Members of the public may attend the meeting in person, watch online, or watch on Cable Channel
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CLOSED SESSION None.
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DATE 02/26/2026 TO: J. ADJOURNMENT Mayor Hannon adjourned the meeting at 9:05 p.m. _____________________________ Neetu Salwan, City Clerk Item D.
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decline to sign a document from within your signing session, and on the subsequent page, select the check-box indicating you wish to withdraw your consent, or you may; ii. send us an email to sheila.harrington@newark.org and in the body of
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DATE 02/26/2026 TO: such request you must state your email, full name, mailing address, and telephone number. We do not need any other information from you to withdraw consent.. The consequences of your withdrawing consent for online documents will be that tra...
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