March 5, 2013 > Newark City Council Newark City Council February 28, 2013 Presentations and Proclamations: Farmers and Farmerettes Square Dance Club presented $3,000 ($1,000 each) toward graffiti abatement, Meals on Wheels and police K-9 through Newark Betterment Corporation. Issued a commendation to the Newark Rotary Club, established in 1961, and Rotary International which is celebrating its 108th anniversary. Recognized the contributions of the American Red Cross and proclaimed March as American Red Cross Month. Public Hearings: Approve a text amendment to revise lot size and conditions of corridor access lots. Approve a conditional use permit for installation of liquid nitrogen, oxygen, CO2, argon and propane tanks at Matheson Tri-Gas at 6925 Central Avenue. Amend Vesting Tentative Tract Map for Torian property, reducing residential units to 547 from 553 and creating a wetlands reserve while reducing park/open space area. Opposition during public comment focused on Union Sanitary District force mains, public transit accessibility, shooting range proximity, reduction of usable open space and interference with flood control channels. City Manager Reports: Initiate 2013 Weed Abatement Program and set April 11, 2013 for public hearing Authorize the Police Department to issue a Request for Proposal for Computer Aided Dispatch/Records Management System. City Attorney Reports: Deny claim of Debra Fitch and LaTrina Armstrong Successor Agency to Redevelopment Agency: Adopt Recognized Obligation Payment Schedule for July-December 2013 Adjourn to Closed Session for conference with Labor Negotiators Mayor Alan Nagy Aye Vice Mayor Ana Apodaca Aye Luis Freitas Aye Maria "Sucy" Collazo Aye Robert Marshall Aye