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Proclaiming March as American Red Cross Month 2026
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Newark City Council
Newark • 2026-03-12 • TBD
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What's Scheduled
City Council Regular Meeting's 2026-03-12 agenda is scheduled to cover Adopt a resolution authorizing the City Manager to execute a side letter agreement with Republic Services regarding... 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
- Adopt a resolution authorizing the City Manager to execute a side letter agreement with Republic Services regarding...: proposed contract or agreement that could commit public funds or shape implementation.
- 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.
Why It Matters
- Adopt a resolution authorizing the City Manager to execute a side letter agreement with Republic Services regarding... may affect public spending, project delivery, or vendor accountability.
- Budget and capital-plan items can affect city services, project timing, reserves, and future funding tradeoffs.
- The agenda identifies Adopt a resolution authorizing the City Manager to execute a side letter agreement with Republic Services regarding... as a legislative item;.
- The agenda identifies Adopt a Resolution authorizing the City Manager to execute a second amendment the Contractual Services Agreement... as a legislative item;.
- The agenda identifies Adopt a resolution ratifying the Fifth Amendment and approving the Sixth Amendment to the Contractual Services... as a legislative item;.
What Residents Should Watch
- Watch whether council approves, amends, continues, or rejects Adopt a resolution authorizing the City Manager to execute a side letter agreement with Republic Services regarding....
- Watch whether council approves, amends, continues, or rejects FY 2026-27 budget and 2026-31 CIP.
- Check posted minutes or vote records after the meeting before treating any agenda item as final.
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Approval of Audited Demands
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Adopt a resolution approving the reappointment of Rick Arellano, Sandra Arellano, and Olga Borjon to the Senior Advisory Committee for a two-year term
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At the City Council meeting, staff will provide a presentation to the Council highlighting the awards.
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RECREATION & COMMUNITY SERVICES AWARDS: Attachments Awards Presentation 2025 Awards and Recognitions Celebrating Excellence Across Departments It is our mission to serve and partner with our community to continually enhance the quality of life of everyone in N...
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CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL—ANTICIPATED LITIGATION Initiation of litigation pursuant to paragraph (4) of subdivision (d) of Section 54956.9: 1 potential case.
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DATE 03/12/2026 TO: No one from the public requested to speak. The City Council convened in Closed Session at 5:42 p.m. No reportable action was taken during closed session.
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Presentation regarding City Council's Role and Communications During Emergencies Training City Manager Benoun provided introductory remarks and background.
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DATE 03/12/2026 TO: Emergency Services Coordinator Richard Martinez and Communications and Public Engagement Manager Colleen Lettire gave the presentation. The presentation is on file with the City Clerk. No one from the audience requested to speak. Council me...
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Proclaiming Lunar New Year Mayor Hannon presented a commendation to Crime Analyst Victor Wang, Public Works Director Howard Young, City Attorney Kristopher Kokotaylo, and Council Member Catancio.
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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 Resolution No. 11819 City
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DATE 03/12/2026 TO: Manager Benoun provided introductory remarks and project background. Environmental Services Manager James Scanlin gave the presentation. The presentation is on file with the City Clerk. The representative from Republic Services thanked the...
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March CERT Training on Wednesday, March 11, 2026, from 7:30 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. at Clark W.
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DATE 03/12/2026 TO: Redeker Senior Center, 7401 Filbert Street.
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Commending Branden Uyeda, Senior Lifeguard; Yesenia Sandoval, Senior Customer Service Representative; James "Isaac" Taylor, Lifeguard; and Shawnna McAvoy, Lifeguard
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Approval of the February 26, 2026, City Council Minutes for the Closed Session, Special Meeting, and Regular Meeting
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Adopt a resolution approving reappointment of Daniel Cardenas, Vinod Kumar, and Michael Marzano to the Measure GG/LL Oversight Committee for a four-year term
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Urban Land Institute Technical Assistance Panel Presentation City Manager Benoun provided introductory remarks and project background.
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DATE 03/12/2026 TO: The Urban Land Institute Technical Assistance Panel (TAP), consisting of Panel Co-Chairs Rick Dishnica, President of Dishnica Company and Danielle Surdin O’Leary, Vice President of Municipal Engagement & Economic Development at Prologis; an...
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Approval of January 12, 2026, City Council Minutes
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Community Preservation Update Informational Report City Manager Benoun provided introductory remarks and project background.
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DATE 03/12/2026 TO: Community Preservation Manager Oscar Carrillo 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 a discussion highlight...
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Newark Gardens will open its waitlist for individuals aged 62 years or older, as well as those aged 18 or older with a disability, from February 25 to March 11,
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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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Update on the Public Art Committee Selection Process and Discussion on Increasing the Number of Committee Members
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Ohlone College Newark Campus Residential Projects Overview
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Adopt a resolution rejecting all bids for CIP Project No. 1289, Air Handler II at Silliman Aquatic Center
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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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DATE 03/12/2026 TO: and Capital Improvement Plan for Fiscal Year 2025-26. Resolution No. 11817 NONCONSENT
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The City’s free “Fishing in the City” event will be held on Saturday, March 7th, from 8:30 a.m. to 11:00 a.m. at Lakeshore Park for children ages 5-15.
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DATE 03/12/2026 TO: Thursday, February 26, 2026 Draft Minutes Page of 4 4
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The City will be hosting the State of the City Address on April 18, 2026, at the Newark Civic Center, located at 37101 Newark Blvd.
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DATE 03/12/2026 TO: The event will feature live performances, food trucks, a resource fair, and activities suitable for all ages.
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Presentation on the Awards the City and City Staff received in 2025
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Adopt of a resolution authorizing the City Manager to execute a three-year renewal of the Esri Small Government Enterprise Agreement (SGEA) and approving a budget amendment for Fiscal Year 2025–26
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Adopt a Resolution Accepting work with Villalobos & Associates, Inc. for 2025 Curb, Gutter, Sidewalk Replacement Project No.
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DATE 03/12/2026 TO: CIPA10007.FY2026 and 2025 Citywide Accessible Ramps Project No. CIPA10001.FY2026 Resolution No. 11818 Mayor Hannon pulled Item D.4 to show residents the visible results of infrastructure improvements, allowing them to see before and after p...
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Adopt a resolution authorizing the City Manager to approve a purchase order with GovConnection, Inc. in an amount not to exceed $470,000 and amend the 2024-2026 Biennial Budget and Capital Improvement Plan for Fiscal Year 2025-26 and FY
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2026-27 to fund the purchase of replacement computers
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The City of Newark was recognized as a “Certified Age Friendly Employer” on February 13, 2026, by the Age Friendly Institute.
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Adopt a resolution approving plans and specifications; and award a construction contract to Adams Pool Solutions to replaster the Lazy River Pool at the Silliman Aquatics Center in the amount of $209,245 with an additional 25% construction
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Newark received $850,000 in federal funds from U.S.
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DATE 03/12/2026 TO: Representative Ro Khanna for the Cedar Boulevard Complete Streets project, including bike and pedestrian improvements. H. CITY COUNCIL MATTERS Council Member Little announced Mission Peak District Cub Scout Yo-Yo Day to be held on Saturday,...
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Adopt a resolution authorizing acceptance of the 2025-2026 First 5 Alameda County Measure C Early Care & Education Emergency Grant and amending the 2024-2026 Biennial Budget
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Adopt a Resolution authorizing the City Manager to execute a second amendment the Contractual Services Agreement with 4Leaf, Inc. for additional Building Inspection Division plan review, field inspection, and miscellaneous support services
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and amending the 2024-2026 Biennial Budget and Capital Improvement Plan E. PUBLIC HEARINGS F. OTHER BUSINESS G. CITY MANAGER UPDATES H. CITY COUNCIL MATTERS City Council Members report on attendance at intergovernmental agency meetings, conferences, and semina...
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Allowing Galaxy to remain under consideration—despite material defects— would undermine the competitive bidding process and violate state law.
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FISCAL IMPACT: Consequences of an Award to Galaxy The award of the project to a bidder other than S&H, which submitted the lowest responsive bid, would be illegal and void. Valley Crest Landscape, Inc.
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Electrical – Approx. $20,000 • Exceeds the 0.5% threshold
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FISCAL IMPACT: November 27, 2025 Page 2 • For electrical work C-10 license is required and Galaxy doesn’t have a valid C-10 license • No electrical subcontractor was listed.
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Roof repair – In Base bid breakdown, Galaxy put roof repair amount $3,000 which exceeds the 0.5% threshold.
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FISCAL IMPACT: And Galaxy didn’t list any roofing subcontractor. December 1, 2025 Page 2
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Roof repair – Approx. $10,000 • Exceeds the 0.5% threshold. • No roofing subcontractor was listed.
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Crane rental and operator– In Base bid breakdown, Galaxy put crane rental and operator amount $7,000 which exceeds the 0.5% threshold.
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FISCAL IMPACT: And Galaxy didn’t list any subcontractor for that. The air handling unit we need to install on this project is 293” L x 136” W x 124” H and is approximately 14,000 lb and during the bid walk we were told that we have to install this unit from so...
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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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ADJOURNMENT Mayor Hannon adjourned the meeting at 6:17 p.m. _____________________________ Neetu Salwan, City Clerk
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DATE 03/12/2026 TO: Thursday, February 26, 2026 Draft Special Meeting Minutes Page of 1 1 CITY OF NEWARK CITY COUNCIL MEETING Council Chambers 37101 Newark Boulevard, Newark, CA 94560 | (510) 578-4266 | E-mail: city.clerk@newarkca.gov DRAFT MINUTES Thursday, F...
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ADJOURNMENT Mayor Hannon adjourned the meeting at 6:48 p.m. _____________________________ Neetu Salwan, City Clerk
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DATE 03/12/2026 TO: Thursday, February 26, 2026 Draft Minutes Page of 1 4 CITY OF NEWARK CITY COUNCIL MEETING Council Chambers 37101 Newark Boulevard, Newark, CA 94560 | (510) 578-4266 | E-mail: city.clerk@newarkca.gov DRAFT MINUTES Thursday, February 26, 2026...
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Air balancing– Approx. $7,500 • Exceeds the 0.5% threshold. • For air balancing work C-61 /D62 license is required and Galaxy doesn’t have a valid C-61 /D62 license • No air Balancing subcontractor was listed.
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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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Crane rental and operator– Approx. $20,000 • Exceeds the 0.5% threshold. • No crane rental and operator subcontractor was listed.
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Structural steel– Approx. $30,000 • Exceeds the 0.5% threshold. • No structural steel subcontractor was listed.
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FISCAL IMPACT: Galaxy only holds the B and C-20 licenses. Please see the below screenshot from Contractors State License Board’s website. November 27, 2025 Page 3 Because of these omissions, Galaxy’s bid is non-responsive. First, the District does not have dis...
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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 03/12/2026 TO: J. ADJOURNMENT Mayor Hannon adjourned the meeting at 11:05 p.m. in memory of Sharon Marshak. _____________________________ Neetu Salwan, City Clerk Item D.
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Silliman Activity & Family Aquatic Center staff members observed a woman in distress in the swimming pool.
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DATE 03/12/2026 TO: Drawing upon their training, they responded quickly and were instrumental in ensuring the woman's safety. A commendation has been prepared, and Branden Uyeda, Yesenia Sandoval, James "Isaac" Taylor, and Shawnna McAvoy will be at the meeting...
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Silliman Activity & Family Aquatic Center, staff members observed a woman in distress in the swimming pool and immediately recognized the seriousness of the situation; and WHEREAS, drawing upon their training, vigilance, and sound
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DATE 03/12/2026 TO: judgment, staff responded swiftly, implementing established safety protocols, rendering assistance, and ensuring that emergency procedures were properly followed; and WHEREAS, their prompt and decisive actions were instrumental in safeguard...
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City of San Leandro (2014) 223 Cal.App.4th 1181, 1187) .
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FISCAL IMPACT: The project specifications and Public Contract Code §4104 require bidders to list every subcontractor performing work exceeding one-half of one percent (0.5%) of the total bid or $10,000, whichever is greater. Galaxy’s bid contains multiple omis...
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Los Angeles , 31 Cal.
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FISCAL IMPACT: App. 3d 426 (1973). Action that “transgresses the confines of the applicable principles of law is outside the scope of discretion and we call such action an ‘abuse’ of discretion.” Horsford
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Bd. of Trustees of Cal.
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FISCAL IMPACT: State Univ ., 132 Cal. App. 4th 359, 393 (2005). Second, “it is a long and well-established rule that where contracts are required to be let upon public bidding, the proposals and specifications inviting such bids must be sufficiently detailed,...
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Superior Court , 208 Cal.
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Leary , 114 Cal. 238 (1896).
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FISCAL IMPACT: Waiving the requirement that a bidder must submit a complete and accurate proposal would effectively create different standards for different bidders. Third, waiving requirements after bids were opened would be illegal, and any contract awarded...
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Dep’t of Transp., 145 Cal.
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FISCAL IMPACT: App. 3d 269 (1983) Finaly , “Waiving bidding requirements to allow a noncompliant bid to be considered introduces an improper and unfair element of subjectivity into the bidding process.” City of Inglewood–Los Angeles County Civic Center Authori...
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Superior Court (1972) 7 Cal.3d 861,
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Davis , 41 Cal.
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FISCAL IMPACT: App. 4th 1432 (1996); Monterey Mechanical
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Sacramento Regional County Sanitation District, 44 Cal.
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FISCAL IMPACT: App. 4th 1391 (1996). Payment of any funds to Galaxy would violate the California Constitution. Section 10 of Article XI of the Constitution provides that “a local government body may not ... pay a claim under November 27, 2025 Page 4 an agreeme...
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McKinnon, 20 Cal. 2d 83 (1942).
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FISCAL IMPACT: Conclusion and Requested Action For the reasons set forth above, S&H respectfully requests that its protest be sustained and Galaxy’s bid should be rejected as nonresponsive and that the contract for this project be awarded to S&H, which submitt...
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