April 14, 2010 > Newark City Council Newark City Council City of Newark April 8, 2010 Presentations and Proclamations Mary Grange recognized as the 2010 Outstanding School Crossing Guard of the Year. Public Hearings Approved initiating 2010 Weed Abatement Program, no public objections received. Consent Awarded contract to West Coast Arborist, Inc., for Tree Maintenance Services for $237,195. Updated Comprehensive Emergency Management Plan. Non-Consent Approved merger of Alameda County Transportation Improvement Authority and the Alameda County Congestion management Agency to create the Alameda County Transportation Commission. Mayor David Smith - Yes Vice-Mayor Alberto Huezo - Yes Ana Apodaca - Yes Luis Freitas - Yes Al Nagy - Absent