Meetings

Information on City meetings can be found below.

Live Streaming of Meetings

Due to technical difficulties associated with the City Hall move, the Live Streaming of City Council and Planning Commission meetings will only be available via YouTube beginning March 25, 2021.  

Live Streaming of City Council and Planning Commission meetings can be found on our Live Streaming page.

• City Council
• Planning Commission
• Senior Advisory Committee
• Newark City Council - Board of Education Liaison Committee
• Disaster Council
• Community Development Advisory Committee (CDAC)
• Measure GG Oversight Committee (Transactions and Use Tax)

City Council - Hybrid Meetings

Beginning on October 28, 2021, Newark City Council meetings will be held in a hybrid format.  The public, City Council Members, and City staff may choose to participate in person in the City Council Chambers or remotely via Zoom Webinar.  The Zoom Webinar information, including the webinar link, is listed under the Hybrid In-Person/Virtual Meeting Notice Section of the meeting agenda.  The meeting will also be streamed live on the city’s YouTube Channel.

If you are attending the meeting in person, masks covering the mouth and nose are required for entrance to the David W. Smith City Hall and must be kept on while in the building.  The City Council Chambers will have limited public seating consistent with CDC Guidelines. The City Council Chambers are located at the David W. Smith City Hall, 37101 Newark Boulevard, 1st Floor.

For assistance using Zoom, please see the attached Frequently Asked Questions.  For more information, please contact the City Clerk's office at 510-578-4266 or city.clerk@newark.org.

The City Council meets on the 2nd and 4th Thursday of each month at 7:00 p.m.  

City Council - Agendas via AgendaQuick

Beginning with the January 28, 2021, City Council meeting, you may now access City Council Agendas using AgendaQuick.  Use the drop down arrows under "View Meeting" to select the meeting type, month, and year you want to access.  To search for a specific agenda item, scroll down to the lower section in yellow titled, "Search Agenda Items".  Set the time frame for your search and enter a keyword.  Please note, due to varying sizes of our agenda packets and your internet speed, there may be a delay in opening the file.  If you experience any difficulty navigating, or have any questions, please contact the City Clerk's office at 510-578-4266 or city.clerk@newark.org.  For access to Agendas before January 28, 2021, please scroll down to Prior Year Agendas.

Planning Commission - Meetings, Agendas, and Minutes

The Planning Commission reviews and takes action on certain planning applications and makes recommendations to the City Council on land use issues. The Planning Commission meets on the 2nd and 4th Tuesdays of each month. Planning Commission meetings are held at 7:30 p.m. at City Hall, 37101 Newark Boulevard, 1st Floor, Newark.

Senior Advisory Committee - Agendas and Minutes

The Senior Citizen Standing Advisory Committee researches senior issues within the City of Newark and identifies those needs which require assistance. The Committee makes recommendations to the City Council and provides information which they feel is pertinent to the well being of Newark’s senior citizens. The Committee meets at 9:15 a.m. on the first Thursday of most months at the Clark W. Redeker Newark Senior Center located at 7401 Enterprise Drive in Newark. Meetings have been temporarily suspended due to the COVID-19 pandemic.

Newark City Council - Newark Board of Education Liaison Committee Agendas and Minutes

The Committee meets on the fourth Monday of January and the third Monday of April, June, and October to discuss issues of mutual concern.  The Committee alternates meeting locations between the NUSD Board Training Room, 5715 Musick Avenue and Newark City Hall, 37101 Newark Boulevard.

Disaster Council - Agendas and Minutes

The Disaster Council meets, as needed, at the George M. Silliman Community Activity Center, 6800 Mowry Avenue.   The Disaster Council discusses disaster prepared and coordination of emergency functions within the City.

Community Development Advisory Committee (CDAC) - Agendas and Minutes

The Community Development Advisory Committee (CDAC) provides recommendations to the City Council for the use of Community Development Block Grant funds and to the Community Development Director on priorities for the use of Housing funds. The CDAC usually meets in January at City Hall.

Measure GG Oversight Committee - Agendas and Minutes

The Transactions and Use Tax Oversight Committee will review the expenditures of the revenue from the Measure GG Transactions and Use tax.  The Committee will report to the City Council on an annual basis.  Meetings held annually.

Prior Year Agendas & Minutes

• 2020 Agendas and Minutes
• 2019 Agenda and Minutes
• 2018 Agenda and Minutes
• 2017 Agenda and Minutes
• 2016 Agenda and Minutes

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