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Council approves $265,000 amendment to Good City Company planning contract to support housing element work

5920572 · October 10, 2025
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The Newark City Council approved a fourth amendment to the city’s on‑call planning services agreement with Good City Company, increasing the contract by $265,000 through the end of the fiscal year to assist with housing‑element tasks, permit and design review, and staffing capacity.

The Newark City Council voted to authorize a fourth amendment to the city’s on‑call planning services agreement with Good City Company, increasing the contract ceiling by $265,000 to provide temporary planning and permit‑review capacity for housing‑element work and discretionary project processing.

City staff described Good City Company as an on‑call consultant that augments Community Development Department staffing during busy periods. Community Development Director Steven Turner told the council the firm helps with policy and program development (including housing‑element tasks),…

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