June 15, 2010 > Newark City Council Newark City Council June 10, 2010 Presentations and Proclamations: David Higbee commended Police Officer of the Year. Lake Area Residents Association (LARA) volunteers commended. June proclaimed as Celebrating Business Month in Newark. Tom Blalock, Director District 6 gave a presentation on BART activities Public Hearings Approved amendment of Master Fee Schedule for FY 2010-2011. Approved SummerFest in the NewPark Mall parking lot on July 10 and 11, 2010. Approved Tri-Cities League of Volunteers (LOV) Circus Vargas in the NewPark Mall parking lot from July 15 through 19, 2010. City Manager Reports: Approved Paramedic Program special tax at $14.68 per benefit unit beginning FY 2010-11. Approved an agreement with What's Happening's Tri-City Voice for legal advertising services for FY 2010-11. Approved participation in Alameda County Urban County Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) Program for FY 2010-11. Approved use of Jerry Raber Ash Street Park Bldg. #2 for the operation of a Head Start pre-school program by Child, Family, & Community Services, Inc. Mayor David Smith - Yes Vice-Mayor Alberto Huezo - Yes Al Nagy - Yes Ana Apodaca - Yes Luis Freitas - Yes