May 24, 2011 > Newark City Council Newark City Council May 12, 2011 Presentations: Mayor Smith introduced newly hired Maintenance Superintendent Bob Costa. Newark named Tree City USA for the twenty-fourth consecutive year by National Arbor Day foundation. Proclamation accepted by Maintenance Supervisor Carey. May 15-21, 2011 designated National Emergency Medical Services Week. Proclamation accepted by Chief Caminada. May 15-21, 2011 designated National Police Week. Proclamation accepted by Commander Tom Milner. May 15-21, 2011 designated National Public works Week. Proclamation accepted by Bob Costa. Consent: Saviano Company, Inc. selected for Community Center Park Tennis Court Overlay. Silicon Valley Paving, Inc. selected for Mayhews Landing Park Baseball Court Renovation and Handball Wall Removal. Authorized City's Board Member on Southern Alameda County Geographic Information System Authority to approve Union City's withdrawal. Non-consent: Authorization for Mayor to sign letter to Association of Bay Area Governments and Metropolitan Transportation Commission conveying comments and concerns regarding Initial Vision Scenario. Oral Communications: Mission Peak Fly Anglers Club event: Intro to Fly Fishing on Saturday, May 21, 2011 from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. at Niles Banquet Hall. Council Matters: Meeting adjourned in remembrance of James Neil Bridges: Nov. 4, 1946 - May 6, 2011, an active member of the Newark community. Bridges served in Special Forces as a Green Beret, Medic and Ranger. He retired in 2009 as Cardiovascular Technician and Medical Specialist at Kaiser Hospital after discharge in 1972 from the Presidio, San Francisco. Adjournment: Adjourn to closed session to discuss labor negotiations with represented employee organizations and related matters regarding unrepresented employee groups. Mayor David Smith Yes Vice Mayor Luis Freitas Yes Ana Apodaca Absent Alan Nagy Yes Alberto Huezo Absent