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City Council Regular Meeting met on 2026-04-23. This summary uses official minutes text and focuses on substantive outcomes rather than routine meeting procedure. The most resident-relevant actions centered on resolutions and council actions, budget, fees, or fiscal policy, and infrastructure and capital projects.
Public comment: PUBLIC COMMENT Diann Castleberry, AC Transit representative, informed the City Council of potential future service reductions due to budget shortfalls, announced upcoming public outreach opportunities, and invited community feedback regarding proposed transit service scenarios.
Key Decisions
Adopt a resolution approving a Contractual Services Agreement with WSP USA Inc.
Adopt a resolution approving a Contractual Services Agreement with Verdantas Inc.
Adopt a resolution awarding a contract to Plummerbuilt, Inc.
Moved by Council Member Catancio, seconded by Council Member Grindall to adopt a resolution approving the Fiscal Year 2026-27 Master Fee Schedule and related fee adjustments.
Council members received an update on two CIP projects: the Thornton Avenue pavement overlay ($4M, fully designed and awaiting Caltrans approval) and a $1M traffic signal interconnect project to install fiber infrastructure and improve signal timing along key corridors.
1 routine procedural action was detected; routine meeting mechanics are not treated as the main public outcomes.
1 informational item is noted separately below.
Why It Matters
This summary is based on approved minutes text, so action language is treated as outcome evidence rather than agenda-only planned action.
These actions may affect city services, public spending, or future council follow-up.
Budget actions can affect city service levels, project timing, and how limited local funds are allocated.
Infrastructure and capital-project actions can affect public facilities, maintenance priorities, and neighborhood conditions.
Topics Discussed
Adopt a resolution initiating proceedings for the formation of Landscaping and Lighting District No. 21 (Tract 8665) and ordering preparation of the required Engineer's Report pursuant to the Landscaping and Lighting Act of 1972 and Section 4 of Article...
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Budget amendments move into implementation through city departments and future financial reporting.
Newark residents will receive notice of upcoming slurry seal work 4–5 days in advance.
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DATE 04/23/2026 TO: The work will continue through the spring and summer. For more information, visit newarkca.gov/capitalprojects.
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Adopt a resolution approving appointments to the Public Art Committee Resolution No. 11837 Mayor Hannon provided information about the number of applications received and the next steps in the process.
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DATE 04/23/2026 TO: No one from the audience requested to speak. Vice Mayor Jorgens moved, and Council Member Little seconded, to adopt resolution approving appointments to the Public Art Committee. The motion passed, 5 AYES.
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Proclaiming April 2026 as Earthquake Preparedness Month Mayor Hannon presented a Proclamation to Emergency Services Coordinator Richard Martinez, and CERT Board members Rudy Kelly and Todd Stewart.
Consideration of projects to be included in the Draft Five-Year Capital Improvement Plan
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The Fact Sheet for the San Francisco Bay Municipal Regional Stormwater National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (NPDES) Permit (Attachment A) includes cited regulatory and legal references and additional explanatory information in
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DATE 04/23/2026 TO: support of the requirements of this Permit. The Fact Sheet, including any supplements thereto, is hereby incorporated by reference. Existing Permit
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The Water Quality Control Plan for the San Francisco Bay Basin (Basin Plan) is the Water Board's master water quality control planning document.
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DATE 04/23/2026 TO: It designates beneficial uses and water quality objectives for waters of the State, including surface waters and groundwater. It also includes programs of implementation to achieve water quality objectives. The Basin Plan was duly adopted b...
The Water Board finds stormwater discharges from urban and developing areas in the San Francisco Bay Region to be significant sources of certain pollutants that cause or may be causing or threatening to cause or contribute to water quality
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DATE 04/23/2026 TO: impairment in waters of the Region. Furthermore, as delineated in the CWA section 303(d) list, the Water Board has found that there is a reasonable potential that municipal stormwater discharges cause or may cause or contribute to an excurs...
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Under section 13389 of the California Water Code, this action to adopt an NPDES permit is exempt from the provisions of Chapter 3 of the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA).
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DATE 04/23/2026 TO: Nature of Discharges and Sources of Pollutants
Stormwater runoff is generated from various land uses in all the hydrologic sub- basins in the Basin and discharges into watercourses, which in turn flow into Central,
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DATE 04/23/2026 TO: Municipal Regional Stormwater Permit NPDES Permit No. CAS612008 Order No. R2-2022-0018 Findings 4 Lower and South San Francisco Bay, and Suisun and San Pablo Bays.
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The quality and quantity of runoff discharges vary considerably and are affected by hydrology, geology, land use, season, and sequence and duration of hydrologic events.
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DATE 04/23/2026 TO: Pollutants of concern in these discharges are certain heavy metals; excessive sediment production from erosion due to anthropogenic activities; petroleum hydrocarbons from sources such as used motor oil; microbial pathogens of domestic sewa...
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Federal, State or regional entities within the Permittees’ boundaries, not currently named in this Order, operate storm drain facilities and/or discharge stormwater to the storm drains and watercourses covered by this Order. The Permittees
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DATE 04/23/2026 TO: may lack jurisdiction over these entities. Consequently, the Water Board recognizes that the Permittees should not be held responsible for such facilities and/or discharges. The Water Board will consider such facilities for coverage under i...
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Certain pollutants present in stormwater and/or urban runoff can be derived from extraneous sources over which the Permittees have limited or no direct jurisdiction.
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DATE 04/23/2026 TO: Examples of such pollutants and their respective sources are polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbons (PAHs), which are products of internal combustion engine operation and other sources; heavy metals, such as copper from vehicle brake pad wear and...
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The Water Board will notify interested agencies and interested persons of the availability of reports, plans, and schedules, including Annual Reports, and will provide interested persons with an opportunity for a public hearing and/or an
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DATE 04/23/2026 TO: opportunity to submit their written views and recommendations. The Water Board will consider all comments and may modify the reports, plans, or schedules or may modify this Order in accordance with applicable law. All submittals required by...
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The Water Board notified the Permittees and interested agencies and persons of its intent to adopt this Order and provided an opportunity to submit written comments and recommendations.
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Approval of the March 26, 2026, City Council Minutes for the special and regular meetings
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Introduction of an Employee
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Approval of the April 9, 2026, City Council Minutes for the Regular Meeting
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Proclaiming April as Fair Housing Month Mayor Hannon presented a Proclamation to Executive Director Christina Soto from ECHO Housing and members of the Bay East Associations of REALTORS® Jason Sage, Margaret Lin, and Steve Medeiros.
Alameda County— The cities of Alameda, Albany, Berkeley, Dublin, Emeryville, Fremont, Hayward, Livermore, Newark, Oakland, Piedmont, Pleasanton, San Leandro, and Union City, Alameda County (Unincorporated area), the Alameda County Flood
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DATE 04/23/2026 TO: Control and Water Conservation District, and Zone 7 of the Alameda County Flood Control and Water Conservation District have joined together to form the Alameda Countywide Clean Water Program (hereinafter collectively referred to as the Ala...
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Receive report regarding business license tax analysis and provide direction regarding potential next steps related to evaluating potential ballot measure City Manager Benoun provided introductory remarks and project background. Deputy
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DATE 04/23/2026 TO: Finance Director Gloria Del Rosario introduced Eric Myers from HDL who presented the Business License Tax Study Report. The presentation is on file with the City Clerk. No one from the audience requested to speak. Councilmembers asked clari...
Consideration of the Thornton Avenue Pavement Overlay, Phase 1 (Interstate 880 to Olive Street) and Traffic Signal Interconnect (Construction) projects to be included in the Draft Five-Year Capital Improvement Plan
Free Emergency Preparedness Workshops for Newark businesses will be held at the Newark Library Community Meeting Room on Monday, April 20 (Fire Extinguisher Use), Monday, April 27 (CPR & Abdominal Thrust Maneuver), and Monday, May 4
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DATE 04/23/2026 TO: (Personal Emergency Preparedness), each from 6:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. For registration, visit newarkca.gov/departments/community- development/resources.
CEQA.: There is created a committee to consist of nine members, which shall constitute a quorum and one non-voting advisory member, which shall be designated as the Public Art Committee of the City of Newark. The Committee is to support the provision of visual...
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DATE 04/23/2026 TO: R2-2015-0049 as amended by R2- 2019-0004.
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This Order serves as a NPDES permit, pursuant to CWA section 402, or amendments thereto, and shall become effective July 1, 2022, provided the Regional Administrator, U.S.
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DATE 04/23/2026 TO: EPA, Region 9, has no objections. Municipal Regional Stormwater Permit NPDES Permit No. CAS612008 Order No. R2-2022-0018 Provisions A. and B. 6 THEREFORE, IT IS HEREBY ORDERED that Order No. R2-2015-0049, as amended by Order No. R2-2019-000...
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The proposed schedule during calendar year 2026 to form LLD No. 21 is as follows (Council meetings in bold): · April 23rd – City Council adopts Resolution of Initiation for LLD No. 21. · May 14th – City Council adopts Resolution of
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DATE 04/23/2026 TO: Intention and preliminarily approves Engineer’s Report for LLD No. 21. · May 21st – Mail required notices and ballots to Developer pursuant to Proposition 218. · June 25th – City Council holds public hearing, declares balloting period close...
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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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Newark Municipal Code Chapter 2.14.
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CEQA.: Chapter 2.14 “Public Art Committee,” of the Newark Municipal Code is hereby amended, with additions reflected in underline and removal reflected in strikethrough, as provided in Exhibit A, incorporated hereto and made a part of this Ordinance. SECTION
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Proclaiming April as American Muslim Appreciation and Awareness Month Mayor Hannon presented a Proclamation to Policy Coordinator Musa Tariq from the Council on American-Islamic Relations, California (CAIR) and Al-Medina Education Center
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DATE 04/23/2026 TO: attendee Shamsa Rafay. Thursday, April 9, 2026, Regular Meeting Draft Minutes Page of 2 5
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Consideration of the Thornton Avenue Complete Streets - Hickory to Gateway Project to be included in the Draft Five-Year Capital Improvement Plan
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Waive full reading and introduce by title only an Ordinance of the City Council of the City of Newark Amending Chapter 2.14, "Public Art Committee", of the Newark Municipal Code
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Objective Design Standards will explain the City’s project design expectations.
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DATE 04/23/2026 TO: Learn more at newarkca.gov/ODS. The Planning Commission will review this item on April 14 at 7:00 p.m. in the City Council Chambers, 37101 Newark Blvd.
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Adopt a resolution approving an agreement with Community Planning Collaborative to update the City's General Plan in the amount not-to-exceed contract amount of $145,939 Resolution No. 11838 City Manager Benoun provided introductory
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DATE 04/23/2026 TO: remarks and project background. Deputy Community Development Director Art Interiano gave the presentation. The presentation is on file with the City Clerk. No one from the audience requested to speak. Council Members asked clarifying questi...
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Contra Costa County— The cities of Antioch, Brentwood, Clayton, Concord, El Cerrito, Hercules, Lafayette, Martinez, Oakley, Orinda, Pinole, Pittsburg, Pleasant Hill, Richmond, San Pablo, San Ramon, and Walnut Creek, the towns of Danville
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DATE 04/23/2026 TO: and Moraga, Contra Costa County, and the Contra Costa County Flood Control and Water Conservation District have joined together to form the Contra Costa Clean Water Program (hereinafter collectively referred to as the Contra Costa Permittee...
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Permittees shall cease or cause to be ceased any active non-stormwater discharges immediately after they are discovered.
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DATE 04/23/2026 TO: Corrective actions shall be implemented before the next rain event, but no longer than 10 business days after the potential and/or actual discharges are discovered. Corrective actions can be temporary, in which case more time can be allowed...
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Adopt a resolution initiating proceedings for the formation of Landscaping and Lighting District No. 21 (Tract 8665) and ordering preparation of the required Engineer’s Report pursuant to the Landscaping and Lighting Act of 1972 and
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Section 4 of Article XIIID of the California Constitution
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Consideration of Lakeshore Park Projects to be included in the Draft Five-Year Capital Improvement Plan G.
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CITY MANAGER UPDATES H. CITY COUNCIL MATTERS 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 co...
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Proclaiming April 19 - 25, 2026, as National Crime Victims' Rights Week Mayor Hannon presented a Proclamation to District Attorney Jones Dickson and Senior Victim Advocate Celina Amezcua along with other members from the District
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DATE 04/23/2026 TO: Attorney’s office.
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Adopt a resolution authorizing the City Manager to execute the third amendment to the Contractual Services Agreement with Art Builds Community for on-call public art consulting services and amend the 2024-2026 Biennial Budget and Capital
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DATE 04/23/2026 TO: Improvement Plan Resolution No. 11834
Receive a report on the status of implementation of the 2025 Housing Element Annual Progress Report and Informational Update on the Affordable Housing Work Plan City Manager Benoun provided introductory remarks and project background.
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DATE 04/23/2026 TO: Thursday, April 9, 2026, Regular Meeting Draft Minutes Page of 4 5 Housing Policies and Programs Manager Michael Coulom and Assistant Planner Yvonne Huynh gave the presentation. The presentation is on file with the City Clerk. No one from t...
The City of Newark’s State of the City event will be held on Saturday, April 18, 2026, from 11:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. at the Newark Civic Center, featuring food trucks and fun activities for all ages.
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DATE 04/23/2026 TO: H. CITY COUNCIL MATTERS Council Member Grindall thanked colleagues and staff for support during the meeting and for accommodating remote participation. Council Member Little announced upcoming community events, including a softball team fun...
San Mateo County— The cities of Belmont, Brisbane, Burlingame, Daly City, East Palo Alto, Foster City, Half Moon Bay, Menlo Park, Millbrae, Pacifica, Redwood City,
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DATE 04/23/2026 TO: Municipal Regional Stormwater Permit NPDES Permit No. CAS612008 Order No. R2-2022-0018 Findings 2 San Bruno, San Carlos, San Mateo, and South San Francisco, the towns of Atherton, Colma, Hillsborough, Portola Valley, and Woodside, the San M...
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Adopt a resolution approving the updated Operational Area Agreement between the City of Newark and the Alameda County Office of Emergency Management (ACOEM) Resolution No. 11835
CEQA.: Within fifteen (15) days from and after adoption, this Ordinance shall be published once in a newspaper of general circulation printed and published in Alameda County and circulated in the City of Newark, in accordance with California Government Code Se...
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Santa Clara County— The cities of Campbell, Cupertino, Los Altos, Milpitas, Monte Sereno, Mountain View, Palo Alto, San Jose, Santa Clara, Saratoga, and Sunnyvale, the towns of Los Altos Hills and Los Gatos, the Santa Clara Valley Water
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DATE 04/23/2026 TO: District, and the County of Santa Clara have joined together to form the Santa Clara Valley Urban Runoff Pollution Prevention Program (hereinafter collectively referred to as the Santa Clara Permittees) and have submitted a permit applicati...
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Fairfield-Suisun— The cities of Fairfield and Suisun City have joined together to form the Fairfield-Suisun Urban Runoff Management Program (hereinafter referred to as the Fairfield-Suisun Permittees) and have submitted a permit
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DATE 04/23/2026 TO: application (Report of Waste Discharge), dated July 3, 2020, for reissuance of their waste discharge requirements under the NPDES permit to discharge stormwater runoff from storm drains and watercourses within the Fairfield-Suisun Permittee...
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Adopt a resolution approving a Contractual Services Agreement with WSP USA Inc. to conduct stormwater inspection services as required by the City's stormwater discharge permit
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Adopt a resolution amending the 2024-2026 Biennial Budget and Capital Improvement Plan for Fiscal Year 2025-26 to reallocate two positions; amending the City's salary schedule in conformance with California Code of Regulations, Title 2,
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DATE 04/23/2026 TO: Section 570.5; and approving a side letter agreement with the Newark Police Association reflecting a classification change Resolution No. 11836 E. PUBLIC HEARINGS None. Thursday, April 9, 2026, Regular Meeting Draft Minutes Page of 3 5 F. O...
Adopt a resolution approving a Contractual Services Agreement with Verdantas Inc. to conduct stormwater inspection services as required by the City's stormwater discharge permit
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Vallejo— The City of Vallejo and Vallejo Flood & Wastewater District (hereinafter referred to as the Vallejo Permittees) have submitted permit applications (Report of Waste Discharge), dated June 25 and June 29, 2020, respectively, for
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DATE 04/23/2026 TO: reissuance of their waste discharge requirements under the NPDES permit to discharge stormwater runoff from storm drains and watercourses within the Vallejo Permittees’ jurisdictions. The Vallejo Permittees are currently subject to NPDES Pe...
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The cities of Fairfield, Suisun City, Vallejo, and the Vallejo Flood & Wastewater
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DATE 04/23/2026 TO: Municipal Regional Stormwater Permit NPDES Permit No. CAS612008 Order No. R2-2022-0018 Findings 3 District have joined together to form the Solano Stormwater Alliance (hereinafter referred to as the Solano Permittees). The Alameda, Contra C...
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Adopt a resolution awarding a contract to Plummerbuilt, Inc. for construction of the Service Center Fueling Facility (CIP 1310), consolidating related CIP Projects 1330, 1334, and 1335, and amend the FY 2024-2026 budget.
Section 402(p) of the federal Clean Water Act (CWA), as amended by the Water Quality Act of 1987, requires NPDES permits for stormwater discharges from municipal separate storm sewer systems (MS4s), stormwater discharges associated with
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DATE 04/23/2026 TO: industrial activity (including construction activities), and designated stormwater discharges, which are considered significant contributors of pollutants to waters of the United States. On November 16, 1990, U.S. EPA published regulations...
Routine maintenance or repair such as roof or exterior wall surface replacement.
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DATE 04/23/2026 TO: (ii) The following pavement main
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Establishing and approving the Public Art Program mission and curatorial and programmatic goals, policies, and guidelines and developing and updating a Public Art Workplan outlining specific public art projects, locations, and budgets.
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The Mayor shall appoint members to the Committee, subject to approval of the City Council.
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PUBLIC COMMENT Parth Vaishnav expressed safety concerns regarding speeding on Moores Avenue in Newark and requested a traffic calming assessment along with recommendations for subsequent actions.
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DATE 04/23/2026 TO: Newark resident on Moores Avenue reported increased traffic volume, particularly during high school drop-off periods, and voiced concerns that speeding vehicles may present a public safety hazard.
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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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In making appointments, the City Council shall consider the following categories: 1) Active members of a City-based, art focused, registered nonprofit organization, entity or facility. 2) Persons with experience in the public art field as
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CEQA.: either an artist, installer, or designer, including any person with professional credentials and work experience as exhibiting or performing artists, contemporary museum and gallery art curators, arts management professionals, arts educators, or design...
Reviewing and approving recommendations for maintenance and conservation of artwork, deaccession of artwork, and acceptance of artwork gifts and loans, in accordance with each respective policy.
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CEQA.: E. Encouraging and promoting art programs and activities within the City. F. Making recommendations to the City Council regarding local visual and performing art needs, activities and programs. G. Receiving and gathering input from the community on issu...
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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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CONSENT CALENDAR No one from the audience requested to speak.
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DATE 04/23/2026 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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Task Description – Asphalt/Concrete Removal, Cutting, Installation, and Repair The Permittees shall implement appropriate BMPs, such as those described in the California Stormwater Quality Association (CASQA) Municipal Stormwater BMP
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DATE 04/23/2026 TO: Handbook and Construction Stormwater BMP Handbook, at street and road repair and/or maintenance sites to control debris and waste materials during road and parking lot installation, repaving, repair, or maintenance activities. ii. Implement...
Task Description – The Permittees shall implement and require to be implemented BMPs that prevent the discharge of polluted wash water and non- stormwater to storm drains from pavement, sidewalk and plaza cleaning, mobile cleaning, outdoor
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DATE 04/23/2026 TO: pressure washing operations, and washing down of trash areas and gas station or mobile fueling service areas. BMPs for washing down outside areas of human habitation shall include sanitizing procedures. The Permittees shall implement BMPs s...
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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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Task Description –The Permittees shall implement measures to operate, inspect, and maintain stormwater pump stations to eliminate non-stormwater discharges containing pollutants, and to reduce pollutant loads in stormwater discharges to
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DATE 04/23/2026 TO: comply with WQS. ii. Implementation Levels – The Permittees shall comply with the following at Permittee-owned or -operated pump stations: (1) Upon becoming aware that the discharge from a pump station has a dissolved oxygen (DO) concentrat...
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Task Description – Corporation Yard Maintenance (1) The Permittees shall implement and maintain a site-specific Stormwater Pollution Prevention Plan (SWPPP) for corporation yards, including municipal vehicle and heavy equipment maintenance
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DATE 04/23/2026 TO: yards and parking areas, and material storage facilities, to comply with water quality standards. Each SWPPP shall incorporate all appropriate BMPs, such as those described in the current versions of the CASQA Municipal Stormwater BMP Handb...
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Task Description – Permittees shall mark and maintain municipally- maintained storm drain inlets with an appropriate stormwater pollution prevention message, such as “No dumping, drains to Bay” or equivalent.
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DATE 04/23/2026 TO: For newly approved, privately maintained streets, Permittees shall require storm drain inlet markings with an appropriate stormwater pollution prevention message by the project developer upon construction and maintenance of markings through...
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Task Description – Permittees shall ensure municipal maintenance staff conducting routine repair and maintenance activities of municipal facilities and infrastructure, or activities related to the implementation of corporation yard SWPPPs,
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DATE 04/23/2026 TO: are appropriately trained on the requirements of Provision C.2 and methods of implementation. Trainings may be program-wide, region-wide, or Permittee-specific. ii. Implementation Level – At a minimum, provide training at least once within...
Task Description – At a minimum, each Permittee shall: (1) Have adequate legal authority to implement all requirements of Provision C.3; (2) Have adequate development review and permitting procedures to impose conditions of approval or
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DATE 04/23/2026 TO: other enforceable mechanisms to implement the requirements of Provision C.3. For projects discharging directly to CWA section 303(d)-listed waterbodies, conditions of approval must require that post-development runoff not exceed pre-develop...
Task Description – The Permittees shall require all projects fitting the category descriptions listed in Provision C.3.b.ii. below (hereinafter called Regulated Projects) to implement LID source control, site design, and
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DATE 04/23/2026 TO: Municipal Regional Stormwater Permit NPDES Permit No. CAS612008 Order No. R2-2022-0018 Provision C.3. C.3 - 3 stormwater treatment onsite or at a joint stormwater treatment facility 1 in accordance with Provisions C.3.c. and C.3.d., unless...
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Task Description (1) The Permittees shall implement appropriate BMPs to prevent the discharge of polluted stormwater and non-stormwater from bridges and structural maintenance activities directly into surface waters or storm drains. (2)
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DATE 04/23/2026 TO: The Permittees shall implement BMPs for graffiti removal that prevent non-stormwater and wash water discharges into storm drains. ii. Implementation Levels (1) The Permittees shall prevent all debris and pollutants, including structural mat...
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Task Description – Rural Road and Public Works Construction and Maintenance For the purpose of this provision, rural means any watershed or portion thereof that is developed with large lot home-sites, such as one acre or larger, or with
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DATE 04/23/2026 TO: primarily agricultural, grazing, or open space uses. Rural roads include paved, unpaved, utility, and access roads in rural areas. The Permittees shall implement and require contractors to implement BMPs for erosion and sediment control dur...
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DATE 04/23/2026 TO: J. ADJOURNMENT Mayor Hannon adjourned the meeting at 10:41 p.m. in memory of Marguerite Durand. _____________________________ Neetu Salwan, City Clerk Item D.
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CEQA.: J. Exercising only the powers herein above enumerated or as otherwise designated by the City Council. EXHIBIT A Chapter
