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City staff presented the ordinance as a package of zoning amendments that incorporate state definitions and remove regulatory barriers to a range of housing types. \"This is a series of amendments to our zoning code ... to permit zoning for a variety of housing types,\" said Michael (city staff), who summarized the proposed changes and said legal counsel had reviewed the draft.

The ordinance would add state-aligned definitions for terms including \"emergency shelter,\" \"low-barrier navigation center,\" \"single-room occupancy\" and \"supportive and transitional housing.\" It would allow supportive and transitional housing by right in all zoning districts where multifamily and mixed-use are permitted and remove a minimum lot-size requirement for lots created on or after June 1, 2025. The staff presentation noted the city's existing minimum lot size of 6,000 square feet and said the general plan already targets residential densities generally in the 3'6 units-per-acre range.

Other specific provisions described in the presentation include: setting a minimum density of 20 units per acre in the R-3 (multifamily) zone and no longer allowing new single-family construction in the R-3 district; permitting second-story residential uses in commercial districts administratively rather than by use permit; adopting reduced parking standards consistent with state guidance for multifamily housing; allowing single-room-occupancy units in commercial and professional office zones; establishing parking requirements for emergency shelters consistent with AB 139; and permitting larger residential care facilities (seven or more residents) where small residential care facilities are allowed.

Staff repeatedly framed the ordinance as implementing state housing law and the city's adopted housing element. Michael said the amendments are necessary to avoid potential decertification by the state, which he said could lead to penalties, loss of grant eligibility and, in extreme cases, state takeover of land-use control.

The council opened the item for public comment and, seeing none, moved to introduce the ordinance. The roll call for the first reading showed three votes in favor and one opposed; the ordinance will return for subsequent hearings and a final vote in a future meeting.

The ordinance text and public hearing materials were presented at the June 24 meeting and are scheduled for additional review before final adoption.","mediaType","Video","parentTitle","2025, Newman City Council Meeting, 06-24-2025","oneSentenceSummary","Newman City Council on June 24 introduced an ordinance amending Title 5 (zoning) to implement Program 1.2 of the sixth-cycle 2023'2031 housing element, a change officials said is required to maintain state certification.","taxTitle","Newman City, Stanislaus County, California","taxId",72156,"location","headline","shortSummary",{"_33":75,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":76,"_41":77,"_43":78,"_45":79,"_47":80,"_49":81,"_51":82,"_53":83,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":84,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":85,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":68,"_72":56,"_73":56},6553036,"Council adopts consent calendar including regional solid-waste and groundwater MOUs",76,73435,150390,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=5078024-f8ac33b30813257bd286963a33c465ca&start=73&end=150","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/5078024-f8ac33b30813257bd286963a33c465ca/thumbnail_73435.jpg","/articles/6553036/Newman-City/Stanislaus-County/California/Council-adopts-consent-calendar-including-regional-solid-waste-and-groundwater-MOUs","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6553036-48ca03d3361614b1040767a5b9fe94cd/orig.mp4?Expires=1771141490&Signature=ghJKr~7KFIfY4pYruDwo53ESipbz4YhGhrJpq1Lq7zKgSDQIVyU8TsDt9qlTpv5kwWE4JgvLWhzQfeQdd27a2Tk9UMmBUU151-ktsj27rehVDbb-7dp~SqNHU2lkCoi-Bhi8g8AvLoFnS4D8EgkUw65OAlvpDK146W-1TFjKsvbHQKU3gykrt53oj-ow1W3BdcPBLIA7Aq7mjD-75V6PgU9qqt3AOUSOUwHDZKNW5Hxss9Z9K7PluhkydWPrJsHaC2UiBka9EUp3vOkTIe3-7nVRZRr5BwvgnarvZXlp5Rfe9f1qpl7uJyEtSuiCmXzpnfu-lRGzMTvcJKH9dK338w__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","The Newman City Council approved the consent calendar on June 24, adopting routine items including minutes, warrants and two memorandums of understanding.

The council adopted a resolution approving a regional solid waste disposal plan memorandum of understanding between the City of Newman and Stanislaus County and authorized the mayor to execute the agreement. The consent calendar also included approval of a memorandum of understanding between the Valley Water Collaborative and groundwater sustainability agencies in the Delta' Mendota Subbasin, and authorized the city manager to sign on behalf of the city of Newman Groundwater Sustainability Agency.

Council moved and seconded the consent calendar; the electronic vote recorded a 4'0 majority with one member absent.

The items were listed on the June 24 consent agenda and were approved without public comment or separate discussion.","Newman City Council approved its consent calendar, which included adoption of a regional solid waste disposal memorandum of understanding with Stanislaus County and an MOU with the Valley Water Collaborative and groundwater sustainability agencies in the Delta-Mendota Subbasin.",{"_33":87,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":88,"_41":89,"_43":90,"_45":91,"_47":92,"_49":93,"_51":94,"_53":95,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":96,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":97,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":68,"_72":56,"_73":56},6553042,"Council confirms Lighting and Landscape District assessment, orders levy for 2025'26",55,151590,206640,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=5078024-f8ac33b30813257bd286963a33c465ca&start=151&end=206","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/5078024-f8ac33b30813257bd286963a33c465ca/thumbnail_151590.jpg","/articles/6553042/Newman-City/Stanislaus-County/California/Council-confirms-Lighting-and-Landscape-District-assessment-orders-levy-for-202526","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6553042-46fd6fa4b198051d9d30a55fd7f2407d/orig.mp4?Expires=1771141490&Signature=dpD2kaBniVZEzqx3HN3sYztte80y7dDTMxxTWTrasG6DDbeBMrzGeng8JFf72rwghqPBsiAHEh~eID2HC2fbF23-u2KIktSjrYfbuj0NdH5T9cgm~6MA6N9s9wlwF8lelmnx6gonYrhykHY5UpIfH2HjjAX-GtlNVuEM4shOKgJi4GHFRB7VGA3xAOCWsqHILQC8Yu1Jmf-DriN-s8Fzk0dNJkyakcWVjfvDj-All2MiM7G7U8rg65ISXLudG9RMR5wHg3Fsq999boZ9ouQFrM8b1DVHPLGwwBh8KSPxl2u5~psYJFxq1Iw7SDazGWNPDncnd7YDlGcWiM0-gIEzRQ__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","The Newman City Council on June 24 adopted a resolution confirming the assessment and ordering the levy for the Lighting and Landscape Maintenance District for fiscal year 2025'26.

City staff member Lou summarized the item as the final administrative step in the Lighting and Landscape District process: \"This is the final chapter ... all we're doing is authorizing the city to contact NBS and have them apply the levy for next year,\" Lou said, adding the district funds pay for streetlight costs in 15 zones and maintenance of parks and ornamental areas.

The council opened the item for public comment, received none, and moved to adopt the resolution. The motion carried 4'0 with one member absent.

Adoption of the resolution allows the city to proceed with contracting NBS (NBS Government Finance Group, per staff reference) to apply the levy for fiscal year 2025'26. City staff said collected assessments will be used to pay for streetlighting and landscape maintenance in the district zones.

The resolution and supporting materials were on the June 24 consent/public-hearing agenda; staff said this action completes the assessment-confirmation process for the district's maintenance levy.","The Newman City Council adopted a resolution confirming the assessment and ordering the levy for the Lighting and Landscape Maintenance District for fiscal year 2025'26; staff said the district covers streetlight costs and maintenance for 15 zones.",{"_33":99,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":100,"_41":101,"_43":102,"_45":103,"_47":104,"_49":105,"_51":106,"_53":107,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":108,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":109,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":68,"_72":56,"_73":56},6553047,"Newman adopts Urban Forest Management Plan; staff to expand canopy after $203,000 grant-funded plantings",687,877255,1565025,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=5078024-f8ac33b30813257bd286963a33c465ca&start=877&end=1565","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/5078024-f8ac33b30813257bd286963a33c465ca/thumbnail_877255.jpg","/articles/6553047/Newman-City/Stanislaus-County/California/Newman-adopts-Urban-Forest-Management-Plan-staff-to-expand-canopy-after-203000-grant-funded-plantings","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6553047-0a9078fa46e8296515a74d6e44682714/orig.mp4?Expires=1771141490&Signature=KTrI49UcPXuk79U4ye7pmh-KKubCruapJmDySzuWhzABPFXFyYDTbEAaD73nxXVBJhh3u2MEGezvBA-YSvb1uudJ2HHHC8Oq2Noz4bbhXwhBQjCWfF9n1lleSjlIti~pk~4ivN4XAwAGtQ~glpOakniUPxOXAjZy-~lvX9bBuCIz~xO8bs1DJwQaTW-V1S3tTBk3PYAVrW9fRGaA9QFf~tV3c1b8yKGncXkhCr2AP80PkRjGzRnFkzZU3QW-9tsIB04u4KX1XYMLS2aFtUi2ybN0XhrKobFBiai4QrCh2VP-v9NOn~ZOiWXQ0dIFdb3pBKAGZj1-Nc3evf8gt166sQ__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","The Newman City Council on June 24 adopted the City of Newman Urban Forest Management Plan, a multi-year framework intended to expand and protect the city's tree canopy.

Anne Fankner, municipal arborist and project developer for Davie Resource Group, presented the plan and told council the city's tree canopy is approximately 6.9% and the public tree inventory includes about 2,239 trees in the public right-of-way. The plan recommends staffing, maintenance, planting and policy changes to increase canopy, address pests and drought stress, and improve equity in tree distribution across neighborhoods.

\"An urban forest plan is a long-term strategic framework that guides the management, protection and expansion of trees and green spaces within your city,\" Fankner said during her presentation. She summarized the project's technical work: a public-tree inventory, geospatial canopy assessment using high-resolution aerial imagery, species and health surveys, policy review and community outreach.

The city coordinated a large planting in which Davie Resource Group trained the California Conservation Corps to plant 200 trees; staff said those trees are now inventoried and in the city's maintenance cycle. Public works staff said the planting effort and plan development were supported by a Cal Fire grant and a city match. According to staff remarks, the project cost approximately $270,000, of which about $203,000 was a Cal Fire grant and the remainder a city match.

The plan organizes implementation around three goals: ensuring routine, high-quality care for public trees through appropriate staffing and training; increasing overall canopy through ordinance updates, protections during construction and improved communication; and enhancing resilience against pests, drought and climate-related stressors. The plan encourages regular review and incorporation into annual budgeting.

Councilmember comments included thanks to project staff and to Cal Fire for the grant. The council adopted the resolution to approve the plan in a 4'0 vote.

The adopted plan and related materials were presented at the June 24 meeting and city staff said they will integrate recommended actions into upcoming budget and operations planning.","The Newman City Council adopted an Urban Forest Management Plan that inventories public trees, sets canopy goals and outlines steps for staffing, maintenance and planting. The plan identifies roughly 6.9% canopy cover, inventories 2,239 public trees, and follows a planting project of 200 trees funded largely by a state grant.","actionData","errors"]

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Newman council approves first reading of zoning changes to implement housing element program

Council adopts consent calendar including regional solid-waste and groundwater MOUs

Council confirms Lighting and Landscape District assessment, orders levy for 2025'26

Newman adopts Urban Forest Management Plan; staff to expand canopy after $203,000 grant-funded plantings