July 27, 2010 > Newark City Council Newark City Council City of Newark Thursday, July 22 Presentations and Proclamations Public Safety Dispatcher Marci Manuel named Dispatcher of the Year Classic Cruisers USA commended for participation in car shows for local charities and civic organizations. July 26, 2010 proclaimed as Americans with Disabilities Act awareness day in Newark. Fire Chief Sheldon Gilbert presented Alameda County Fire Department's strategic plan. City Manager Reports Accepted the work with Top Grade Construction, Inc., for the 2009 Asphalt Concrete Street Overlay project. Approved selling property located at 37086 Walnut Street, with September 9, 2010 set as the date for public hearing. Approved a Certification and Mutual Indemnification Agreement with Alameda County. Approved delinquent garbage payments of the County tax rolls. Approved permit for Newark Day celebration providing barricades and traffic control for Newark Days parade. Approved agreement with Psychological Services Group for professional services for consultation and training. Approved placing Utility Users Tax, a general tax with a tax rate of 3.5 percent, applied to gas, electric, telecommunications and video services on November 2, 2010 ballot. Mayor David Smith - Yes Vice-Mayor Alberto Huezo - Absent Ana Apodaca - Yes Luis Freitas - Yes Al Nagy - Yes