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Why it matters: the city contributed $5.4 million in A1 housing funds and $2.75 million from affordable‑housing impact fees to support the project; the development is intended to expand permanent housing for lower‑income seniors and households experiencing homelessness.

Details and timing: staff said the developer accepted applications in August but that the initial posting omitted the city’s LiveWork Newark preference language; staff extended the window for an additional week and completed outreach. The staff report to council said 30 applicants met the LiveWork Newark preference as of earlier in the week. Staff told the council the developer hopes to conduct a lottery in October and open the building for occupancy in January, with a ribbon‑cutting planned in spring 2026.

Council and staff notes: the council thanked staff for outreach and asked for an opportunity to participate in a future ribbon cutting. City Manager’s staff said they will continue outreach and that the project timeline anticipates occupancy beginning in January 2026, subject to the developer’s schedule and final applicant selection.

Limitations: staff said the application period closed (closing date announced); details about the final applicant pool and exact number of Newark‑resident applicants were described as evolving and subject to the developer’s lottery process.","mediaType","Video","parentTitle","City of Newark / City Council Regular Meeting 09-25-25","oneSentenceSummary","Eden Housing’s Timber senior housing project will provide 79 apartments — including 40 units for people experiencing or at risk of homelessness and 38 for extremely and very low‑income seniors — staff told the City Council on Sept. 23.","taxTitle","Newark, Alameda County, California","taxId",55039,"location","headline","","shortSummary",{"_33":76,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":77,"_41":78,"_43":79,"_45":80,"_47":81,"_49":82,"_51":83,"_53":84,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":85,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":86,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":68,"_72":73,"_74":73},5973429,"Newark to consider local amendments as California's 2025 building standards take effect",613,3613000,4226000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=5830372-f60128e6b140da3e851bae57b66dc270&start=3613&end=4226","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/5830372-f60128e6b140da3e851bae57b66dc270/thumbnail_3613000.jpg","/articles/5973429/Newark/Alameda-County/California/Newark-to-consider-local-amendments-as-Californias-2025-building-standards-take-effect","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/5973429-095a77804494dab7579cd31b3d9d7150/orig.mp4?Expires=1770497971&Signature=LIP0it82-XPCBJX4hI-R0GSxCyAMrCR5QYiYGa2ISikTzINYJOhdJW53H6YBQi8NJBd7C9aKI4KsDhcjxBhGMUM7IGWx-JhgNfURmr6X8tb7Pfl5~imd0xM7XadQDAS4F2~uhz1lpxnL0~Jr7BLlrXBWiJT38SGcG769MNv0DQzgl-EOdxLzbrDprbGO-YlAnUGjijUC0YM7m-7C5e~zngIR68-Afj51MnCH9Ew9k-q-1TyBWtuM4mjxfEXOC4H3Q4krrEdPYNTjDB4yTxNwJhL~K3tdNeSO5Wpo9mEHutw5kOstFWnq7KhYgbzypTZzloyDTm2UPMxLl3GfFarT2g__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","The City Council introduced an ordinance on Sept. 23 to repeal and replace sections of Newark’s municipal code and adopt with modifications the 2025 California Building Standards Code (Title 24). Chief Building Official Matthew Farrell summarized the triennial adoption process and told the council that state law limits how much local jurisdictions can deviate from the state code. The council set a public hearing for Oct. 23 to consider final adoption.

Why it matters: the state’s 2025 code will go into effect Jan. 1, 2026, for new permits; local amendments must be justified by findings showing unique climatic, geographic or topographic conditions. Farrell said adopting the state code with appropriate local modifications will keep Newark’s permitting and enforcement aligned with statewide standards while addressing local needs.

What staff told the council: Farrell said the California Building Standards Code is the adopted set of model regulations (Title 24) updated every three years and that the Building Standards Commission adopted the 2025 code on Jan. 1, 2025. He noted staff can carry forward prior local findings where state code or state legislation does not preclude those modifications. Farrell highlighted a notable change in the new code cycle: an approximate 40% increase in EV‑charging requirements for commercial developments, a push to expand EV infrastructure in shopping centers and other large parking areas. He also described how energy code changes make electrification and efficiency standards more restrictive for new construction and called out ongoing discussions about retrofit and natural‑gas limitations.

Council discussion: members asked which code changes most affect Newark. Farrell pointed to the EV standards and energy provisions that can increase upfront building costs while producing longer‑term efficiency gains. Councilmember Grundahl asked about restrictions on natural‑gas heating for new construction and retrofits; Farrell said model energy provisions push toward electric heating for primary systems but that prescriptive versus performance pathways and state legislation such as AB 130 influence what can be required for existing buildings.

Next steps: staff will return with a formal staff report and findings for the Oct. 23 public hearing and recommended ordinance. The council approved introduction to set the hearing date.","The council introduced an ordinance to adopt the 2025 California Building Standards Code (Title 24) with locally tailored modifications and set an October 23 public hearing; the city's chief building official highlighted EV‑charging and energy changes as major shifts.",{"_33":88,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":89,"_41":90,"_43":91,"_45":92,"_47":93,"_49":94,"_51":95,"_53":96,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":97,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":98,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":68,"_72":73,"_74":73},5973434,"Newark posts $3.9 million general‑fund surplus in unaudited year‑end review",1073,2181000,3254000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=5830372-f60128e6b140da3e851bae57b66dc270&start=2181&end=3254","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/5830372-f60128e6b140da3e851bae57b66dc270/thumbnail_2181000.jpg","/articles/5973434/Newark/Alameda-County/California/Newark-posts-39-million-generalfund-surplus-in-unaudited-yearend-review","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/5973434-62740ead06eb0bdb6e7fb199f3a0c397/orig.mp4?Expires=1770497971&Signature=l3tLMnwd0cyeEol126ysvMBNkTOsWfZMRqCuTAkvPLCbCibmr71J4JSfkh6tYDSqEPElxb2WLagaJD6IPKTnCxpQ1w3rmt9YUgkIV5P0AU~yO3DxxKfgcW2aIoTVwwojT~CYCBXXM2LHVF4y9dAtGZ~MLpcsmbsUbXnexqk1D7RERg5G8eCU4SqLBRuzvMDjywbq6HjSK34sh440kKtLJvmxMGr95s~jL7W6cKPKCB4-KnG-rgJAPP6RxpWAlNOM5DcxNLoO8Co-0ogVKJz8rh2O30s50AxEgFuFWTIW~x6A5qg-uvNcsnunA32AYztR9dQxh5K2P~LldaPQZBgErQ__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","The City of Newark closed fiscal year 2024–25 with an unaudited $3.89 million general‑fund surplus, Finance Director Kristen Lee told the City Council on Sept. 23. Lee said revenues exceeded projections, led by higher sales tax and transient‑occupancy (hotel) tax receipts, and that personnel and project savings also contributed to the positive result. The council voted unanimously to accept the year‑end review and proposed budget adjustments.

Lee said the city’s general‑fund revenues grew year over year, with notable line‑item increases including sales tax (a large fourth‑quarter bump) and transient‑occupancy tax after voters approved Measure LL to raise the hotel tax rate. She described a $3.89 million net operating surplus after required transfers and designations and said the results are unaudited figures. “This outcome reflects that our revenues exceeded projections, especially in the sales tax and the transient occupancy tax,” Lee said.

Why it matters: the surplus gave the council and staff flexibility to replenish reserves and designate funds for capital needs. Lee said staff used surplus and savings to make strategic transfers consistent with council policy, including contributions to pension/OPEB reserves, the emergency fiscal‑uncertainty reserve and capital funds.

Supporting details: Lee reported the city’s emergency fiscal‑uncertainty reserve met the 30% target and listed the following year‑end transfers and designations (unaudited figures reported to council): approximately $7,377,300 to the pension/OPEB reserve (partly replenishing a prior transfer to the city’s Section 115 trust); about $1,600,000 to the emergency fiscal‑uncertainty reserve; $1,000,000 to a maintenance reserve; $390,000 to the capital fund for the Newark Resource Center (completing a commitment using ARPA funds); $1,000,000 in final ARPA‑eligible reimbursements for personnel before a federal deadline; and earmarks of $1,200,000 in TOT revenue for future debt service and $6,500,000 of Measure GG revenue for capital financing.

Lee said total general‑fund expenditures increased modestly year over year but remained approximately $6.8 million under budget due mainly to vacant positions and project savings; she attributed personnel savings to vacancies in the police and public works departments and to using outside grants to fund some positions. Lee noted investment earnings were slightly below projections because of lower market yields and flagged that the external audit and the city’s annual comprehensive financial report (ACFR) are still in process and expected in January 2026.

Council reaction: members praised the finance team and the city manager for conservative budgeting and fiscal stewardship. Councilmember Bridal asked about hotel performance excluding the tax rate change; Lee said staff would follow up with more detailed analysis showing occupancy and rate trends. The council directed staff to carry the proposed year‑end amendments forward; a motion to accept the report passed unanimously.

Limitations: figures reported were described by staff as unaudited. Lee told the council the external audit is underway and the ACFR will be presented after audit close in January 2026.

Next steps: staff said they anticipate beginning the next biannual budget process in January or February with public workshops and aim for final adoption in June 2026.","Finance Director Kristen Lee told the City Council the city closed fiscal year 2024–25 with an unaudited $3.89 million general‑fund surplus, driven by higher sales and hotel taxes and year‑end expenditure savings; council unanimously accepted the report.",{"_33":100,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":101,"_41":102,"_43":103,"_45":104,"_47":105,"_49":106,"_51":107,"_53":108,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":109,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":110,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":68,"_72":73,"_74":73},5973413,"Speakers at Newark City Council public comment urge officials to stop honoring HSS, allege ties to RSS",320,1526000,1846000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=5830372-f60128e6b140da3e851bae57b66dc270&start=1526&end=1846","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/5830372-f60128e6b140da3e851bae57b66dc270/thumbnail_1526000.jpg","/articles/5973413/Newark/Alameda-County/California/Speakers-at-Newark-City-Council-public-comment-urge-officials-to-stop-honoring-HSS-allege-ties-to-RSS","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/5973413-4800963a7e75493a450bf9868d9fb544/orig.mp4?Expires=1770497971&Signature=HUSpSTS4iMrjda385M6QWwmF5Blvuvg6QdtfLLMoD2P4uZcTy0~OHr02yTko8D2oLfw4mAiWiZcuRwHvh~Tt4ilJfxoCs9iX1rwUsPKstbh9Mf8ejy~o4kh00NbCifnlOWPS~MuezG5iDPJ3p-SjH43MDLwNgHOkhIBzyhvXzinlQfkKiMPTgUmWe~QkagsJpFrknytwkasAN1pdIMkfaYBhiHgYpSBcAGx6e~BRdzPzORPQ2xN5lLA6BUCW58Ig6Og8LuBkFOu4dotu9Qm~SzfFHpcvPZoICia~pyo8F6dgZo8ePmiCujvbCiX-dmEaMvHtJ17Y3hvL79y~n2RP6A__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","During public comment on Sept. 23, two speakers urged the City Council to stop engaging with and honoring an organization they identified as HSS, which the first speaker linked to the Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh (RSS) and described as promoting an ideology called Hindutva. The speakers said city photo ops and proclamations that have honored HSS were inappropriate given the organization’s alleged ties and behavior; they provided informational packets to council members.

What was said and who said it: Peter Friedrich said city leaders have repeatedly honored the HSS and that external civil‑rights and human‑rights organizations characterize the RSS as militant and responsible for violence against minorities. Friedrich cited statements he attributed to historical RSS leaders criticizing religious minorities and described HSS as the RSS’s international wing; he urged council members to “close the door” on HSS. A second commenter echoed those concerns and urged distance from HSS and RSS, referenced past California legislation on caste discrimination (SB 403 was mentioned by the speaker) and said opposition to that bill in India involved RSS‑linked groups.

What the council did: comments were delivered during the public‑comment period; no council action followed during the meeting. Mayor Michael Hanna thanked speakers and closed public comment.

Caveats and context: these remarks are the views of public commenters. The city did not present an official finding on HSS or RSS during the meeting and did not take any formal action in response. The speakers referenced external organizations and reports; the council did not substantively debate or verify the allegations on the record during the meeting.","Two public commenters urged the council to stop platforming an organization they identified as HSS, alleging links to the RSS and calling it a violent, majoritarian organization; speakers asked the council to cease awarding proclamations and photo ops for HSS.",{"_33":112,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":113,"_41":114,"_43":115,"_45":116,"_47":117,"_49":118,"_51":119,"_53":120,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":121,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":122,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":68,"_72":73,"_74":73},5973419,"Council declines to place developer extension request for school site on the agenda, 3–2",738,4921000,5659000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=5830372-f60128e6b140da3e851bae57b66dc270&start=4921&end=5659","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/5830372-f60128e6b140da3e851bae57b66dc270/thumbnail_4921000.jpg","/articles/5973419/Newark/Alameda-County/California/Council-declines-to-place-developer-extension-request-for-school-site-on-the-agenda-32","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/5973419-c89937070d45cf24cc3f8eab8360d138/orig.mp4?Expires=1770497971&Signature=ftMI2HJFlYs79b9VdnJhjd5YKINR7XohfDxj5vHbS3HnxJQss-3dtce2okqjHspco8WWuJXyAEC6Q-tnNOrQxAukvgCi-ClcGWvXEZX5sJKIb7gZKK2XshcTMsoVy4FEOFpBkH~Wifzet6sx9TWYiZ39hbt3obDpj~Sm9gbzoY3IA1TFcsH43A37IUoJ0LCz5b2eP9TzGtyZ2tvfLc6s2xTqHJrkdTolI1bYMyqhoK0GnOqrJX35hVIX52T7p3pIQxepb3DsARc22qjeJkD1k8v7Mn5SxpKv7ACL9oUjMgdsTYz1Q9UsecL0s9m~I0RBXVWTXVwt2jTGavvpyZ6VRw__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","Councilmember Grindahl asked the City Council on Sept. 23 to add a discussion to the agenda requesting that the property owner of the Sanctuary development extend the period for the school district to begin construction on a six‑acre school site the developer had agreed to provide at no cost. The item would have asked staff to prepare options for formally requesting an extension. The motion to agendize failed on a 2–3 vote.

Background: under the development agreement, the developer provided a six‑acre school site to the Newark school district; the developer’s issuance of the first building permit triggered a seven‑year time frame for the district to begin construction. The pandemic elapsed during that time, and councilmember Grindahl argued the city should seek an extension from the developer to preserve the site as a possible school location. He said the city’s control over the land and contract obliges the council to consider the request.

Why it mattered: councilmembers who voted against agendizing pointed to the absence of formal correspondence from the Newark Unified School District asking for an extension and said the district had not signaled readiness or the financial ability to undertake the school project. City staff confirmed they had received no formal request from the district. Several councilmembers said the council can and should respond if the district formally requests help, but that the city should not act on a request absent such a school‑district initiation.

Outcome: the motion to agendize a city‑led request for an extension failed 2–3. Councilmembers supporting the motion said public discussion is needed to explore options; opponents said a formal school‑district request should precede city action.","A motion to agendize a council item asking the Sanctuary development owner to extend the seven‑year clock on a donated six‑acre school site failed 3–2 after council members said the school district had not formally requested an extension.","actionData","errors"]

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Speakers at Newark City Council public comment urge officials to stop honoring HSS, allege ties to RSS

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