Agenda packet — Union City City Council, September 12, 2023 (part 1 of 3)

AGENDA

CITY OF UNION CITY/

SUCCESSOR AGENCY TO THE REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY MEETING
CAROL DUTRA-VERNACI, Mayor
GARY SINGH, Vice Mayor (District 1)
JAMIE PATIÑO,Councilmember (District 2)
JEFF WANG, Councilmember (District 3)
SCOTT SAKAKIHARA, Councilmember (District 4)
Tuesday, September 12, 2023
7:00 PM
City Hall- Council Chamber
34009 Alvarado-Niles Road
Union City, CA 94587

1. CALL TO ORDER

1.a. Pledge of Allegiance

1.b. Roll Call

2. UNFINISHED BUSINESS - None

3. PROCLAMATIONS AND PRESENTATIONS

3.a. Proclamation Recognizing September 15, 2023 - October 15, 2023 As Hispanic Heritage Month

3.b. Presentation of SB 1383 Regulations: Procurement Overview

4. ORAL COMMUNICATIONS
An individual speaker shall have three minutes to address the Council on non-agenda items under the Oral Communications section of the agenda. The Chair may, in their discretion, lower the time limit to less than three minutes based on the number of speakers and/or business to be conducted by the City Council.

Members of the public who wish to speak to the Council under the City Council/RSA Agenda 1 Tuesday, September 12, 2023
first Oral Communications section are requested to complete a speaker card, giving their name and city of residence. If a speaker wants further notification from the City, the speaker may include a mailing address. Neither a speaker card or identification of name, city of residence or mailing address are not required to provide public comment but are requested for record keeping purposes.

5. CONSENT CALENDAR
All matters listed on the Consent Calendar are considered routine in nature and will be enacted by one motion. If discussion is required on a specific item, it will be removed from the Consent Calendar and considered separately.

5.a. Waived Further Reading of Proposed Ordinance
(This permits reading the title only in lieu of reciting the entire text of any proposed Ordinance.)

5.b. Approve The Minutes Of The City Council Meetings Held On July 11, 2023, July 25, 2023, August 2, 2023, August 8, 2023 And August 21, 2023

5.c. Adopt A Resolution Authorizing The City Manager To Execute The Certifications And Assurances Document Required For The City To Receive A Grant Award Under The Fiscal Year 2023 Edward J. Byrne Memorial Justice Assistance Grant, In The Amount Of $20,923.00, For Fiscal Year 2023-2024, And Amending The Fiscal Year 2023-2024 Police Grants Fund
Budget

5.d. Adopt A Resolution Authorizing The City Manager To Enter Into A Single Source Subscription Agreement With Peregrine
Technologies, Inc., In The Amount Of $44,950 Per Year For Five Years, For A Total Contract Amount Of $224,750, For Data Analysis And Visualization Software

5.e. Adopt A Resolution Authorizing The City Manager To Execute The Consulting Services Agreement With Townsend Public
Affairs, Inc., In The Amount Of $96,000, For Legislative Advocacy And Grant Funding Services

5.f. Adopt A Resolution Approving An Amendment To The
Classification And Compensation Plan To Update The Class Specifications/Job Description For The Classifications Of Engineer I (Civil) And Transit Coordinator

5.g. Adopt A Resolution Authorizing The City Manager To Execute An Independent Contractor Agreement In A Form Approved By The City Attorney With Frank Monge To Provide Youth
Basketball Services In An Amount Not-To-Exceed $120,000

5.h. Adopt A Resolution Authorizing The City Manager To Execute The First Amendment To The Consulting Services Agreement With Maze & Associates To Increase The Contract Amount By City Council/RSA Agenda 2 Tuesday, September 12, 2023
$30,000, For Continued Assistance With The 6-30-22 Close And Audit Preparation, For A Total Contract Amount Of
$103,975, And To Extend The Contract Term To October 31, 2023

6. PUBLIC HEARINGS

6.a. Hold A Public Hearing And Introduce An Ordinance For Zoning Text Amendment, AT-23-004, To Amend Title 18, Zoning, Of The Union City Municipal Code to Update Chapter 18.04
General Provisions; Chapter 18.08 Definitions; Chapter 18.24 General Development Regulations; Chapter 18.26 Marketplace Mixed Use (MMU) District; Chapter 18.27 Village Mixed Use (VMU) District; Chapter 18.28 Off-Street Parking and Loading; Chapter 18.32 Residential Districts; Chapter 18.35 Corridor Mixed Use Commercial (CMU) District; Chapter 18.36
Commercial Districts; Chapter 18.37 Station East Mixed Use Residential (SEMU-R) District; Chapter 18.38 Station Mixed Use Commercial (CSMU) District; And Chapter 18.100 511
Area District To Establish Objective Development Standards And Related Updates For Consistency And Find That The
Amendments Are Exempt From The California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) In Accordance With CEQA Guidelines
Section 15061(B)(3)

7. CITY MANAGER REPORTS - None

8. SUCCESSOR AGENCY TO REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY -
None

9. AUTHORITIES AND AGENCIES - None

10. CITY COMMISSION / COMMITTEE REPORTS - None

11. SCHEDULED ORAL COMMUNICATION - None

12. ITEMS REFERRED BY COUNCIL

13. GOOD OF THE ORDER

14. CLOSED SESSION - None

15. ADJOURNMENT

PEOPLE OF UNION CITY
The City Council's regular meetings are held on the second and fourth Tuesday of each month at 7:00 p.m. inside the Council Chamber at City Hall, 34009 Alvarado-Niles Road, Union City CA 94587. The City continues to offer an opportunity to participate in Council meetings via Zoom at: http://citycouncillive.unioncity.org/ ; Passcode: u8SH9cH^ Meetings are broadcast live through UCTV Channel 15 and via live stream at:
https://unioncity.org/199/City-Meetings-Video
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Any writings or documents provided to a majority of City Council members relating to each item of business referred to on this agenda are available for review on the City's website at www.unioncity.org or during regular business hours in the Office of the City Clerk located at 34009 Alvarado-Niles Road, Union City CA 94587.

In Compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act, if you need special assistance to participate in this meeting, you should contact the Office of the City Clerk at (510) 675-5448. Notification 36 hours prior to the meeting will enable the City to make reasonable arrangements to assure accessibility to this meeting. The City also provides closed captioning of all its Regular City Council Meetings for the hearing impaired.

PUBLIC COMMENT
Written Comment: To provide written comment on an item on the agenda or to address the Council about an issue during Public Comment, you may send an email to [email protected]. Please include the phrase "public comment" in the subject line and note the agenda item number that you want to address. Written comments will be e-mailed to the City Council and made publicly available.

Public Comment via Teleconference: Members of the public may address the Council on a matter on the agenda or during the Public Input portion of the meeting. Raise your virtual hand to notify the host that you would like to speak during that portion.

CITY COUNCIL NORMALS AND GUIDELINES (Resolution No. 6095-23; Adopted 03/14/2023) The City Council of the City of Union City comply with the following norms:

1. We conduct ourselves in a professional manner, treat everyone with respect, and act with high integrity, always putting the interests of the City of Union City ahead of self-interests in accordance with our code of ethics.

2. We respect the Council-Manager form of government, and do not interfere with the City Manager's role or any professional duties of City Staff.

3. We recognize that matters of confidential nature are to be kept private and undisclosed.

4. We respect each other's opinions and are supportive of each other's work advocating for the City, and we ensure that all voices are heard. We do not criticize others for having a different point of view, and we agree to disagree respectfully.

5. We understand that the City Council acts as a body, all members are equal, and policy direction is only given by a majority vote of the City Council. Once a decision is made, all members of the City Council must respect the City Council's decision.

6. We will be prepared for City Council meetings and ask our questions of the City Manager in advance so we can avoid surprising City staff at meetings.

7. We do not criticize City staff publicly or to others and will refrain from directing them. Instead, we will take our concerns and questions privately to the City Manager.

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8. We will govern on an at-large basis, although elected by districts. We will maintain a citywide perspective and consider the needs and interests of the entire community.

9. We will continue to allocate resources based on long-term strategic priorities and efforts, with consideration a citywide service levels and financial capacity.

10. We understand customer service is the priority and each member of the City Council will help constituents regardless of the district in which they reside or from which a Councilmember themselves is elected.

May these Council Norms be administered and enforced in the following manner:

1. Councilmembers have the primary responsibility to assure that ethical standards are understood and met be the Council, and that the public can continue to have full confidence in the integrity of government.

2. The Mayor and the Council have the responsibility to intervene when action of its members are in violation of Council Norms.

3. The City Council can review and revise the Council Norms as needed.

4. During City Council discussions, deliberations, and proceedings, the Mayor is designated with the primary responsibility to ensure that Councilmembers adhere to the Council Norms.

CERTIFICATION OF MEETING NOTICE AND AGENDA POSTING
I, Anna M. Brown, City Clerk of the City of Union City, California, state under penalty of perjury that this notice/agenda was posted at least 72 hours in advance of the meeting date, in accordance with the Ralph M. Brown Act, on the City's Website and on the bulletin board of City Hall.

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ATTACHMENTS:

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Proclamation Attachment
City Council/RSA Agenda 6 Tuesday, September 12, 2023

CITY OF UNION CITY

PROCLAMATION

National Hispanic Heritage Month -September 15 to October 15 “Uniting Communities”
WHEREAS, During National Hispanic Heritage Month (September 15 to October 15) we recognize the contributions made and the important presence of Hispanic and Latino Americans to the United States and celebrate their heritage and culture; and WHEREAS, The observation started in 1968 as Hispanic Heritage Week under President Lyndon Johnson and was expanded by President Ronald Reagan in 1988 to cover a 30-day period starting on September 15 and ending on October 15. It was enacted into law on August 17, 1988, on the approval of Public Law 100-402. National Hispanic Heritage Month begins each year on September 15, the anniversary of independence of five Latin American countries: Costa Rica, El Salvador, Guatemala, Honduras and Nicaragua.

Mexico, Chile and Belize celebrate their independence days on September 16, September 18, and September 21, respectively; and WHEREAS, many Hispanic Americans trace their roots to the cultures of the indigenous peoples of the Americas -- including the Arawaks (Puerto Rico), the Aztecs (Mexico), the Incas (South America), the Maya (Central America), and the Tainos (in Cuba, Puerto Rico and other places). Some trace their roots to the Spanish explorers -- who in the 1400s set out to find an easier and less costly way to trade with the Indies. Other Latinos trace their roots to the Africans who were brought as slaves to the New World. For purposes of the U.S. Census, Hispanic Americans today are identified according to the parts of the world that they or their ancestors came from, including Mexico, Puerto Rico, Cuba, Spain, or the nations of Central or South America. Our city of Union City has a Hispanic and Latino population of nearly 16,000, representing approximately 22% of the City’s population; and WHEREAS, the Hispanic Heritage Month theme for 2023, is “Uniting Communities,” in recognition of the need for solidarity and cooperation across diverse groups, especially at a time when societal divisions seem more noticeable. The events and celebrations of 2023 are geared towards fostering unity, while still appreciating the different cultures that fall under the Hispanic and Latino umbrella; and
WHEREAS, the City of Union City draws strength and builds its character from the diversity of our people and the mix of rich cultures that thrive in our community. Our city remains committed to addressing issues of vital importance to the Hispanic community and pursuing opportunities that could enrich the quality of life of our local Hispanic community.

NOW, THEREFORE, the City Council of Union City, does herby proclaim September 15 – October 15, 2023 as Hispanic Heritage Month throughout Union City and encourages residents to share in this special annual tribute by learning and celebrating the generations of Hispanic and Latino Americans who have positively influenced and enriched our nation and society.

DATED this 12th day of September 2023
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CAROL DUTRA-VERNACI, Mayor
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GARY SINGH, Vice Mayor
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JAIME PATIÑO, Councilmember
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SCOTT SAKAKIHARA, Councilmember
____________________________________
JEFF WANG, Councilmember
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Agenda Item
ATTACHMENTS:

Description Type
Presentation Attachment
City Council/RSA Agenda 8 Tuesday, September 12, 2023
September 12, 2023
SB 1383 Regulations:

Procurement Overview
Uyen Mai, Sustainability Analyst II
City Council/RSA Agenda 9 Tuesday, September 12, 2023
2 SB 1383 Background: Organics Reduction & Recycling Law Organics Reduction and Recycling Ordinance AdoptionRecycle and Compost Collection Service Edible Food Recovery Public Outreach and Education Monitoring and Enforcement Recycled Content Paper ProcurementCompost ProcurementBin/Cart Standardized Colors SB 1383 Procurement Requirements
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3 Recycled Content Paper Procurement
Why this Law? • Key piece in reducing methane gas emissions by ensuring recycled paper is recovered and not disposed in landfills • One component of overall recycled organic waste
products procurement
• Builds markets for recycled paper – closes the
loop
• Reduces demand for virgin wood • Aligns with City’s Environmental Purchasing Policy SB 1383 Procurement Requirements
Recycle
Curbside
Collection
Sorting &
Baling at
Materials
Recovery
Facility
Paper
Making
Process
New Paper
Products
Recycle
After Use
Closed Loop
Paper Recycling
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4 Recycled Content Paper Procurement
Requirements• Purchase paper products containing at least 30%* post-consumer recycled content (PCRC) and are recyclable • Maintain records verifying 30% PCRC or
documenting accepted exemptions
• Accepted exemptions: Cost, market availability,
and performance/business need
• Annually demonstrate compliance to CalRecycle
via annual report
SB 1383 Procurement Requirements
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5 Recycled Content Paper Procurement in Union City
Decentralized Implementation • Purchasers must use dedicated object codes and submit required records
• UC Recycles coordinates with Finance to track
relevant invoices and records for reporting
Ongoing Guidance • Procurement Guide and recordkeeping templates• Annual departmental trainings • New hire online training upon designation • 1:1 purchaser/vendor training upon request SB 1383 Procurement Requirements
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6 SB 1383 Procurement Requirements
Recycled Content Paper Procurement: Best Practices
Consider Needs
Plan Ahead
Limit Purchasing to
Dedicated Purchasers
Compile and Save Records
in Shared Folder
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7 Compost Procurement
Annual Requirement • 0.08 tons per capita • Union City population of 68,000 = 5,400 tons or 7,800 cubic yards
• Compost procurement cost range:

Cost/Cubic Yard = $30.00 - $60.00
Annual = $234,000 - $468,000
• Application: Parks, City properties,
medians, open spaces, private property
SB 1383 Procurement Requirements
Renewable Gas
(RNG)
Biomass Electricity
Mulch Compost
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8 Annual Compost Giveaway Event• One-day annual event hosted by the City and Republic Services per Franchise Agreement
• Residents are eligible to obtain two (2) free
bags of compost
SB 1383 Procurement Requirements
Community Compost Hub - Stay Tuned!• Provides opportunity for residents to obtain compost year-round
Compost Procurement
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9 CalRecycle SB 1383 Local Assistance Grant Program
CalRecycle FY 2021-22: $57 Million Total
Union City awarded $103,597
CalRecycle FY 2022-23: $90 Million Total
SB 1383 Procurement Requirements
Mid-September 2023: Grant solicitationNovember 2023: Applications dueFebruary/March 2024: Grants awardedEstimated award: $150,000 City Council/RSA Agenda 17 Tuesday, September 12, 2023
SB 1383 Procurement Requirements 10
Working Together for a Healthy
Environment for a Better Tomorrow,
Today!
Uyen Mai
Sustainability Analyst II
[email protected]
(510) 675-5353
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MINUTES

CITY OF UNION CITY/

SUCCESSOR AGENCY TO THE REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY MEETING
CAROL DUTRA-VERNACI, Mayor
GARY SINGH, Vice Mayor (District 1)
JAMIE PATIÑO Councilmember (District 2)
JEFF WANG, Councilmember (District 3)
SCOTT SAKAKIHARA, Councilmember (District 4)
Tuesday, July 11, 2023
7:00 PM
City Hall- Council Chamber
34009 Alvarado-Niles Road
Union City, CA 94587

1. CALL TO ORDER

1.a. Pledge of Allegiance
Mayor Dutra-Vernaci called the meeting to order at 7:05 p.m.

1.b. Roll Call Present: Councilmembers Patiño, Sakakihara, Wang, Vice Mayor Singh, Mayor Dutra-Vernaci

Absent: None

2. UNFINISHED BUSINESS - None

3. PROCLAMATIONS AND PRESENTATIONS

3.a. Proclamation Recognizing July Is National Parks and Recreation Month Mayor Dutra-Vernaci read the proclamation aloud and presented it to Community and Recreation staff Robert Sangco, Liz Cruz and Parks & Recreation Commissioner Cheris Crocker Root.

3.b. Alameda County Fire Department 2023-2032 Strategic Plan, Chief William McDonald Presenting
Chief McDonald gave presentation and responded to questions from Council.

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4. ORAL COMMUNICATIONS
Public comment was given by Edward DeGough and Pastor Michael Jenkins.

5. CONSENT CALENDAR
Mayor Dutra-Vernaci pulled item 5.e. for additional discussion.

It was moved by Vice Mayor Singh and seconded by Councilmember Wang to adopt consent calendar items 5.a. through 5.d. and 5.f. through 5.k. The motion was carried by a unanimous roll call vote.

5.a. Waived Further Reading of Proposed Ordinance
(This permits reading the title only in lieu of reciting the entire text of any proposed Ordinance.)

5.b. Approved The Minutes Of The City Council Meetings Held On June 13, 2023 And June 27, 2023

5.c. Adopted Resolution No. 6157-23 Finding the Lazuli Landing Project Site Located at Mission Boulevard, 2nd Street, D Street, and E Street Is Exempt Surplus Land to be Disposed of Pursuant to Government Code Section 37364

5.d. Adopted Resolution No. 6158-23 Approving An Amendment To The City’s Classification And Compensation Plan To Create The Classification Of Executive Assistant To The Police Chief And To Assign A Salary Range To The Executive Assistant To The Police Chief Classification, All In Conformance With California Code Of Regulations, Title 2, Section 570.5; To Reclassify One Of The Three Confidential Operations Assistants To The Executive Assistant To The Police Chief Position; And To Approve A Side Letter Between The City Of Union City And The Police Officers’ Association Regarding The Actions Listed Above

5.f. Adopted Resolution No. 6159-23 Authorizing The City Manager To Execute The First Amendment To The Consulting Services Agreement With Winter Consulting Group, LLC, In The Amount Of $95,000, For Bicycle And Pedestrian Advisory Committee Meeting Facilitation And Public Outreach For The Quarry Lakes Parkway Project, City Project No. 18-04, For A Total Contract Amount Of $164,000

5.g. Adopted Resolution No. 6160-23 Approving A List of Projects For Fiscal Year 2023-2024 Funded By SB 1: The Road Repair And Accountability Act Of 2017, Specifying The Project Locations For Two of The Listed Construction Projects As Required By The California Transportation Commission

5.h. Adopted Resolution No. 6161-23 Approving An Amendment To The City's Classification And Compensation Plan To Update The Classification Specification For The Classification Of Police Cadet

5.i. Adopted Resolution No. 6162-23 Approving An Amendment To The City's Classification And Compensation Plan To Update The Classification Specification For The Classification Of Public Works Inspector City Council/RSA Agenda 21 Tuesday, September 12, 2023

5.j. Adopted Resolution No. 6163-23 Approving An Amendment To The City's Classification And Compensation Plan To Update The Classification Specification For The Classification Of Vehicle Heavy Equipment Mechanic

5.k. Adopted Resolution No. 6164-23 Authorizing The City Manager To Enter Into A Contract With TeamCivX To Assist The City In Community Surveying And Communications For A Total Contract Cost Not To Exceed $106,075; And Authorize Additional Funds For Communications Collateral, Including Up To Three Mailers At $18,250 Per Mailing, And A Digital Communications Budget Of $10,000 That Will Also Be Coordinated Through TeamCivX
Discussion of Item 5.e.

5.e. Adopt A Resolution Designating Voting Delegate And Alternate Delegate For League Of California Cities Annual Conference – September 20-22, 2023 In Sacramento
Mayor Dutra-Vernaci pulled the item to confirm attendance of Vice Mayor Singh and Councilmember Patiño. Both confirmed they will attend.

It was moved by Mayor Dutra-Vernaci and seconded by Vice Mayor Singh to adopt Resolution No. 6165-23 Designating Vice Mayor Singh as the Voting Delegate And Councilmember Patiño as Alternate Delegate For League Of California Cities Annual Conference – September 20-22, 2023 In Sacramento.

The motion was carried by a unanimous roll call vote.

6. PUBLIC HEARINGS

6.a. Conduct A Public Hearing And Adopt A Resolution Of The City Council Of The City Of Union City Declaring Its Intent To Award A Commercial Cannabis Permit To Responsible And Compliant Retail Union City LLC dba Embarc Union City To Operate A Retail Cannabis Dispensary At 2625 And 2633 Decoto Road, Union City, California, 94587, Subject To Compliance With All Necessary Conditions
Prior to the presentation of staff report, Councilmember Wong recused himself based on a common law conflict of interest related to his personal objections to cannabis. Councilmember Wang left the chamber.

City Manager Malloy presented the staff report providing a review of the following:
- Phases of the permit application process and the steps completed as a part of this application cycle
- Location
- Embarc’s business, development, labor and employment, neighborhood, and community benefits plans
- Projected tax revenues
Staff recommended that the City Council adopt a resolution declaring its intent to award a retail cannabis permit to Responsible and Compliant Retail Union City LLC dba Embarc Union City to operate a retail cannabis dispensary at 2625 and 2633 Decoto Road, Union City, CA 94587 subject to compliance with all necessary conditions. Staff responded to questions from Council.

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Mayor Dutra-Vernaci opened the public hearing.

Written public comment submitted as Exhibit A.

Oral public comment was given by the following (as submitted on Public Comment Card):

Chun Chi Ma Nick McDonald Jim Navarro
John Wayleigh Scott Hodgkin Johnson Ned
Robert De Jesus Mario James Yee
Devan Nancy Ron
Miguel John Silverberg Terrin Buckston
Peter Mackenzie S. Kathy Kelly
Thai Tran Deon King Alicia Gonzalez Candelaria
Jim A. Jasmit Singh Kashmir Singh Shahi
Ramon Garcia Carolyn Demco Amardeep Brar
Jerome Brown Alvin Sumret
Agy Meriman Minh Nolasco Jennifer Jin
Noralea Sue Rudholm Anthony Zen
Jacob Katherine Hagan Yan Yin
Stephen Zao Jay Zhun Woody
Craig Roberts Ray Degrate Vipin Bajwa for Lee Web
Ann Chung Adeles Van Jennifer
Applicants Ray Gonzales, Dustin Moore and Lauren Carpenter provided comment and responded to questions from Council.

Mayor Dutra-Vernaci closed the public hearing. Councilmembers provided additional comment.

It was moved by Mayor Dutra-Vernaci and seconded by Councilmember Patiño to adopt Resolution No. 6166-23 Declaring the City Council’s Intent To Award A Commercial Cannabis Permit To Responsible And Compliant Retail Union City LLC dba Embarc Union City To Operate A Retail Cannabis Dispensary At 2625 And 2633 Decoto Road, Union City, California, 94587, Subject To Compliance With All Necessary Conditions. The motion was carried by the following roll call vote:

AYES: Councilmembers Patiño, Sakakihara, Mayor Dutra-Vernaci NOES: None
ABSENT: None
ABSTAIN: Councilmember Wang, Vice Mayor Singh
Councilmember Wang returned to the dais.

Mayor Dutra-Vernaci recessed the meeting for ten minutes.

Mayor Dutra-Vernaci called the meeting back into session.

6.b. Conduct A Public Hearing On the Assessment Of Liens Against Certain Properties Located In The City Of Union City For Delinquent Business License Taxes On Residential Rental Properties And Adoption Of A Resolution Authorizing The Filing Of Liens And Directing Staff To Forward Such Liens To The Alameda County Auditor-Controller For Placement On The Fiscal Year 2023-2024 Secured Property Tax Roll And To The Alameda County ClerkRecorder's Office For Official Recordation Of The Liens City Council/RSA Agenda 23 Tuesday, September 12, 2023
City Attorney Kokotaylo presented the staff report. There were no questions from Council.

Mayor Dutra-Vernaci opened the public hearing. There were no public comments. Mayor Dutra-Vernaci closed the public hearing.

It was moved by Vice Mayor Singh and seconded by Councilmember Wang to adopt Resolution No. 6167-23 Authorizing The Filing Of Liens And Directing Staff To Forward Such Liens To The Alameda County Auditor-Controller For Placement On The Fiscal Year 2023-2024 Secured Property Tax Roll And To The Alameda County Clerk-Recorder's Office For Official Recordation Of The Liens. The motion was carried by a unanimous roll call vote.

6.c. Conduct A Public Hearing And Introduce An Ordinance For Zoning Text Amendment AT-23-003 To Amend Title 18, Zoning, Of The Union City Municipal Code To Update Chapter 18.08, Definitions, Chapter 18.36, Commercial Districts, Chapter 18.40, Industrial Districts, Chapter 18.76, Site Development Review, Add Chapter 18.43, Use Of Hazardous Materials And Find That The Amendment Is Exempt From Environmental Review In Accordance With CEQA Guidelines Section 15061(B) (3)
Associate Planner Brandon DeLucas presented the staff report and responded to questions from Council.

Mayor Dutra-Vernaci opened the public hearing. There were no public comments. Mayor Dutra-Vernaci closed the public hearing. There were no additional comments from Council.

It was moved by Councilmember Sakakihara and seconded by Councilmember Patiño to Waive the First Reading and Introduce An Ordinance For Zoning Text Amendment AT-23-003 To Amend Title 18, Zoning, Of The Union City Municipal Code To Update Chapter 18.08, Definitions, Chapter 18.36, Commercial Districts, Chapter 18.40, Industrial Districts, Chapter 18.76, Site Development Review, Add Chapter 18.43, Use Of Hazardous Materials And Find That The Amendment Is Exempt From Environmental Review In Accordance With CEQA Guidelines Section 15061(B) (3). The motion was carried by a unanimous roll call vote.

6.d. Conduct A Public Hearing And Introduce An Ordinance For 1) Zoning Text Amendment AT-23-002 To Amend Title 18, Zoning, Of The Union City Municipal Code To Rename Chapter 18.41, To “Employment Mixed-Use Districts” And Add A New Zoning District Referred To As “ Corridor Mixed-Use Employment (CMUE)” And 2) Zoning Map Amendment A-23-001 To Amend The Official Zoning Map Of The City Of Union City To Rezone The Properties Located Along The Union City Blvd. Corridor, With A Union City 2040 General Plan Designation Of Mixed-Use Employment (EMU), From Special Industrial (MS) To Corridor Mixed-Use Employment (CMUE) For Consistency With The General Plan, And Find That The Amendments Are Exempt From Environmental Review In Accordance With CEQA Guidelines Section 15061(B)(3)
Mayor Dutra-Vernaci announced she had an economic conflict of interest under the Political Reform Act, that being a real property interned in her personal City Council/RSA Agenda 24 Tuesday, September 12, 2023
residence located near the boundaries of the Corridor Mixed-Use Employment zoning district. The Mayor recused herself and left the chamber.

Vice Mayor Singh chaired the meeting.

Associate Planner Brandon DeLucas presented the staff report and responded to questions from Council.

Vice Mayor Singh opened the public hearing. There was no public comment.

Vice Mayor Singh closed the public hearing. There were no additional comments from Council.

It was moved by Councilmember Wang and seconded by Councilmember Patiño to Waive the First Reading and Introduce An Ordinance For 1) Zoning Text Amendment AT-23-002 To Amend Title 18, Zoning, Of The Union City Municipal Code To Rename Chapter 18.41, To “Employment Mixed-Use Districts” And Add A New Zoning District Referred To As “ Corridor Mixed-Use Employment (CMUE)” And 2) Zoning Map Amendment A-23-001 To Amend The Official Zoning Map Of The City Of Union City To Rezone The Properties Located Along The Union City Blvd. Corridor, With A Union City 2040 General Plan Designation Of Mixed-Use Employment (EMU), From Special Industrial (MS) To Corridor Mixed-Use Employment (CMUE) For Consistency With The General Plan, And Find That The Amendments Are Exempt From Environmental Review In Accordance With CEQA Guidelines Section 15061(B)(3). The motion was carried by the following roll call vote:

AYES: Councilmembers Patiño, Sakakihara, Wang, Vice Mayor Singh NOES: None
ABSENT: Mayor Dutra-Vernaci
ABSTAIN: None
Mayor Dutra-Vernaci returned to the dais.

6.e. Conduct A Public Hearing, Confirm The Assessment And Order The Levy For The Landscape And Lighting District No. 3 For Fiscal Year 2023-24 City Engineer Farooq Azim presented the staff report. There were no questions from the Council.

Mayor Dutra-Vernaci opened the public hearing. There were no public comments. Mayor Dutra-Vernaci closed the public hearing. There were no additional comments from the Council.

It was moved by Vice Mayor Singh and seconded by Councilmember Sakakihara to adopt Resolution No. 6168-23 Confirming The Assessment And Order The Levy For The Landscape And Lighting District No. 3 For Fiscal Year 2023-24. The motion was carried by a unanimous roll call vote.

7. CITY MANAGER REPORTS

7.a. Adopt A Resolution Approving The Annual Report For The Union Landing Property And Business Improvement District (PBID) For Fiscal Year 2023-2024 And Amending The City Of Union City Adopted Budget For Fiscal Year 2023- 2024 For Consistency, And Adopt A Resolution Ordering The Levy And City Council/RSA Agenda 25 Tuesday, September 12, 2023
Collection Of Assessments For The Union Landing PBID For Fiscal Year 2023- 2024
Economic Development Manager Gloria Ortega presented the staff report explaining the purpose of the PBID and highlighting accomplishments for fiscal year 2022/2023. Ms. Ortega responded to questions from Council.

Councilmembers provided comment.

It was moved by Councilmember Sakakihara and seconded by Vice Mayor Singh to adopt:

Resolution No. 6169-23 Approving The Annual Report For The Union Landing Property And Business Improvement District (PBID) For Fiscal Year 2023-2024 And Amending The City Of Union City Adopted Budget For Fiscal Year 2023- 2024 For Consistency; and
Resolution No. 6170-23 Ordering The Levy And Collection Of Assessments For The Union Landing PBID For Fiscal Year 2023-2024.

The motion was carried by a unanimous roll call vote.

8. SUCCESSOR AGENCY TO REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY - None

9. AUTHORITIES AND AGENCIES - None

10. CITY COMMISSION / COMMITTEE REPORTS - None

11. SCHEDULED ORAL COMMUNICATION - None

12. ITEMS REFERRED BY COUNCIL
Councilmember Patiño reported on his attendance of a bocce ball tournament and legislative update for the League of California Cities.

Councilmember Wang reported on his attendance of the StopWaste meeting.

Mayor Dutra-Vernaci reported on meetings of the Alameda CTC.

13. GOOD OF THE ORDER
Councilmember Patiño reported on his attendance of the Coffee with Cops event and remarked that this Fourth of July had a noticeable improvement.

Councilmember Sakakihara reported on his Fourth of July ride-along, a tour of the TriCED facility, and Old Alvarado/Cesar Chave Park ribbon cutting ceremony.

Vice Mayor Singh provided comments regarding the Fourth of July.

Councilmember Wang reported on his Fourth of July ride-along and his attendance of the Old Alvarado/Cesar Chave Park ribbon cutting ceremony.

Mayor Dutra-Vernaci provided her thoughts on the Fourth of July and commended police department’s response that evening.

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Mayor Dutra-Vernaci reported food trucks near the Birdhouse and Old Alvarado Park and recommended checking the location every Sunday and making sure the trucks are properly permitted.

Mayor Dutra-Vernaci reported on her attendance of a transportation conference in the Netherlands at the end of June.

14. CLOSED SESSION – None

15. ADJOURNMENT
Mayor Dutra-Vernaci adjourned the meeting at 10:58 p.m.

Respectfully submitted,
Anna M. Brown, CMC
City Clerk
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DOLORES GALVAN
Wed 7/5/2023 12:28 PM
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I live very near 2625 & 2633 Decoto Rd. I am very much opposed to a cannabis dispensary at this location. I have lived here on Cherrywood Dr. for more than 51 years. I have seen this area increase in value over the years. It has been a pleasant place to live. I am sure the neighborhood will decline in safety, cleanliness, and
families with children.

I have witnessed the decline in such places in Portland, Oregon. I have relatives who have seen a sharp drop in property values and difficulty in selling homes when a cannabis dispensary opened in their neighborhood . Most people I know would not buy a home near such a business.

If my voice counts at all I want it known that I do not want a cannabis dispensary in Union City, much less so near to my home.

Dolores Galvan
Union City, CA 94587
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New Marijuana store proposed near James Logan High School.

Harkirpal Sehmbey <
Mon 7/10/2023 11:28 AM
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Dear Councilmember,
I am writing to you today to express my strong opposition to the proposed marijuana store in our town (near James Logan High School). I believe that this store would be a detriment to our community and would pose a number of risks to our residents.

First, I am concerned about the impact that this store would have on our youth. Marijuana use is already on the rise among teenagers, and I fear that the presence of a marijuana store in our town would only make it easier for them to obtain this drug. Marijuana use can have serious consequences for young people, including impaired cognitive development, increased risk of addiction, and mental health problems. I have kids and I am very concerned about this store.

Second, I am concerned about the potential for crime associated with this store. Marijuana is still illegal under federal law, and there is a risk that the presence of a marijuana store in our town would attract drug traffickers and other criminals. This could lead to an increase in crime in our community, which would make our residents less safe. We have already seen the 2 existing marijuana stores in union city. I know you guys have records of these but on July 7 there was a shooting during a robbery at Flor, June 18 Car break in at Flor (Robbery), June 10 driving a truck to break the door at Lemonnade.

Third, I am concerned about the impact that this store would have on our property values.

Studies have shown that the presence of a marijuana store can lower property values in surrounding areas. This is because many people do not want to live near a marijuana store, and they are willing to pay less for a home in an area where there is one.

For all of these reasons, I urge you to vote against the proposed marijuana store. I believe that this store would be a detriment to our community and would pose a number of risks to our residents.

Thank you for your time and consideration.

Sincerely, Harkirpal Singh Sehmbey
Union City, Ca 94587
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Dear Union City Council and Ms. Anna Brown,
I am writing to express my STRONG OPPOSITION to the proposed cannabis permit for a third commercial cannabis store at 2625-2633 Decoto Road, which will be discussed in the open public hearing on July 11th at 7PM.

I’ve heard from the news that the current two stores in our city have been involved in several incidents, which could potentially harm our community. Additionally, the proximity of the stores to the only high school in our city is a cause for concern regarding the safety of our young generation.

Please considering our concerns.

Sincerely.

Lirui Liu
, union city, ca, 94587
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Albert Tang
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Hi There,
I am concerned about the impact that this proposed Pot Store @ Cherrywood would have on our children.

Marijuana is a drug that can be harmful to developing brains, and I do not want my children to be exposed to it.

I am also concerned about the potential for this store to attract crime and loitering, which would make our neighborhood less safe.

I strongly urge you to oppose the opening of this marijuana store in our neighborhood.

Thank you for your time and consideration.

The Tang family
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Dear All,
Please no Cannabis store near the James Logan High school, it will affect our children. This is a temptation for them. This suppose to be a place for them to study peacefully, not thinking about the marijuana shop near by. It is 600 yards walking distance from James Logan High. It will cause a lots problems. Please! Please! Please! No Cannabis store
near the High school.

My name is Lily Wong
Union City, CA
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chunyuan he
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Subject: Cannabis Permit
Dear Union City Leaders,
I am sending this email to you is to request stopping a new marijuana store in Union City (Cherrywood Center).

There are lots of bad consequences would be in our city. This is not fair for all the residents.

There is the dangerous facts list:

1. Teenagers at James Logan High (within 700 yards) have convenient access to cannabis!

2. Decreased value in our houses nearby.

3. More crimes, as we have already seen in the 2 existing marijuana stores:
a. Shooting during a robbery at Flor in Union Landing on July 7! b. Robbery by driving a car to break the doors at Flor on June 18! c. Robbery by driving a truck to break the doors at Lemonade on June 10!

4. our backyard/street is being used as an escape route.

5. Increasing shoplifting, nuisances, vandalism, and reselling marijuana in our neighborhood!

6. More drug addicts or people under influence roaming around our house!

7. Customers and potential home buyers are scared away by drugs and crimes! I am sure you all know the dangerous facts by the drug store or drug trading. You all want to create a great living environment for your people. I know all of you have a kind heart.

I would like to ask you all, how many people know about the Opium War in China? You might know that the British and USA got a lot of profit from opium trading with China, it was a great business for both British and USA. However, you might not know during that time the Chinese were suffering. The Chinese citizens were addicted to the drug. In order to earn money to pay for the drug, people sold their children, wives, and property. Some even lost their lives, families were destroyed, communities were destroyed, and societies were destroyed. Since that the Chinese government realized that a drug is a drug, lives would be lost, and the country would be destroyed. That was why Lin Zexu launched the first large-scale anti-opium campaign in human history. Over 1,150,000 kg of opium was destroyed publicly on the beach of Humen, Guangdong. The Chinese woke up. Since that the Chinese government bans drugs, which is to be responsible for her people.

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Let me tell you a story about my family. In 2016, I got my nice house in Union City. We planed to move in a few years later, so we decided to rent it to a tenant. The nightmare started a few months later. The tenant grew marijuana in my house without my permission. They damaged my house. It caused not only a financial issue, but also a mental, physical, time, and stress issue. That was a dark time in our lives. We were suffering for a long time. I had to borrow money to fix it. Now my family is still struggling financially. We still own people money which was borrowed to help fix our house. If this did not happen, our life would be great and relaxed.

We could bring my children to travel around and create new experiences, and I could spend some more money on my children's education.

Another thing I want to bring up to you is, how many of you are really walking deeply in San Francisco, especially some famous drug trading areas? I suggest that you stay in San Francisco for 1 or 2 days to see the environment, feel the atmosphere, and smell the air before making a decision. After you learn about the reality of SF, the street of SF, the people on the street, I hope you all can make a right decision that is good for your people and help your families, your children, your grandchildren stay away from such a horrible thing and live in a healthy, safe, clean, and beautiful neighborhood. It will make all of your citizens proud and appreciate what you have done for them.

I hope my voice is heard. No drug / marijuana trading in our city.

I appreciate your consideration and hope to hear the good news.

Chunyuan He
Union city
City Council/RSA Agenda 34 Tuesday, September 12, 2023
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Dear Union City Council Members,
Me and my family have been living in Union City since 2009. We saw an increase in the crime rate in our neighborhood.

Me and my family strongly oppose the opening of any “pot/marijuana stores” in Union City.

I have read numerous articles about the decline of neighborhoods that allow these stores and the additional increase of other drugs being filtered through these “legal” shops.

These stores would place our children at a higher risk of addictive behaviors. Our city has kept its high standards by refusing to buy into the “go with the flow” attitudes which have ruined adjacent communities in Alameda County. To divert from the integrity of our community by allowing these stores would be a terrible transgression by this elected council. Keeping Union City as a drug resistant community is now, more than ever, imperative in allowing our children to have a safe and healthy environment as well as setting a good example throughout our city.

Please DO NOT allow this type of corruption in our fine and upstanding community.

With my most sincere wishes,
Peter Li
Union City Resident and Registered Voter
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tina xie
Sun 7/9/2023 9:04 PM
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Dear Union City Council and Ms. Anna Brown,
I am writing to express my strong opposition to the proposed cannabis permit for a third commercial cannabis store at 2625-2633 Decoto Road, which will be discussed in the open public hearing on July 11th at 7pm.

Tax Revenue: While it is understood that the cannabis industry can bring in significant tax revenue, one must also consider the hidden costs of this enterprise. Increased policing, the health impact on our youth, and potential damage to community aesthetics can outweigh the financial benefits. Ultimately, the long-term societal costs could surpass the short-term financial gain.

Job Creation: Although the prospect of creating 45-68 local jobs is tempting, we need to question the quality of these jobs and the impact on our community. Will these jobs provide a healthy work environment and meaningful career development opportunities? Or will they merely serve to enable and further the reach of the cannabis industry?
Security & Community Support Plan: While the permit proposal includes an extensive security and community support plan, the existing cannabis stores in our city have already been associated with numerous incidents, including car collisions, burglaries, and even attempted murder. The presence of another cannabis store will likely only exacerbate these issues, further straining our city’s resources.

Moreover, the proposed location is alarmingly close to James Logan High School, exposing our youth to the potential negative influences of cannabis. This exposure could lead to increased crime within our school system and a greater likelihood of campus shootings, endangering the safety of our students.

We are calling on you to prioritize the well-being and safety of our community and the development of our youth over short-term financial gains. We must stand together to preserve our community, and this starts by voicing our opposition to this cannabis permit.

Thank you for considering our concerns. We trust that you will act in the best interests of our community.

Sincerely,
Lifeng Wan
Union City, CA 94587
City Council/RSA Agenda 36 Tuesday, September 12, 2023
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Pati Lakshmi
Sun 7/9/2023 8:03 PM
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Hi City Manager,
I am absolutely against this proposal by you to open the cannabis shop. This is a bad idea where you are considering money over community values. This place you are proposing is surrounded by many residential family homes including a senior citizen center right beside it. Perry road near this proposed place is a daily walking road for many students walking to James Logan high school. Have you imagined impact to them? Have you discussed about the impact this pot shop will have on the surrounding families? This plan is nothing but inviting trouble to this residential area. And I guess you are aware of the shooting incidents few days back near the pot shop at courthouse drive. We don't want it right behind our backyard. It is we the resident who will be dealing with this forever, not you or your family. Imagine a Pot shop next to the famous Baldies café or the 7 eleven shop? These are two very popular place for residents around it, and having a Pot shop right there is a very very bad idea. This will be magnet for criminals who routinely target such places and you must know that. Your decision is going to cause anxiety among all residents around it and will be troubled by knowing that a cannabis store is right in the middle of their neighborhood. As City Manager you must be aware of the residential family homes in all four corners of this small complex. It looks like your proposal is more leaned toward MONEY than the people of Union City. I will not be feeling safe walking near that complex not knowing what may happen like the incident on July 7th and Jun 18th at Flor in Union Landing, Jun 10th in Lemonnade in Union City blvd.

Please do not recommend pot shop in Cherrywood center.

I strongly object to your recommendation regarding the award of a commercial cannabis shop at this place.

NO CANNABIS IN CHERRYWOOD CENTER
Thanks
Lakshmi Pati
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lovejit mann
Sun 7/9/2023 7:14 PM
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Hello,
I'm surprised to find out that with all that's been going around the Arroyo Park, there is now a proposal for a new pot shop in the area. This is just calling for more trouble and will exponentially increase the danger we already face in the society and kids. I really hope you will not let this happen and put teens and families in the harm way.

Best,
Lovejit Singh
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Matthew Song
Sun 7/9/2023 6:55 PM
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Dear Union City Council Members,
We are the concerned citizens of Union City homeowners. We urge you to reject the proposal to allow a third marijuana store in our town, especially near the high school. This would have a negative impact on the health, safety and education of our youth, as well as the reputation and economy of our community.

We urge your rejection not only because our condo unit is near the proposed location of the third marijuana store, but also Marijuana itself is a harmful substance. It can impair brain development, lower academic performance, increase mental health problems and lead to addiction. Allowing another store to sell marijuana near the high school would expose our students to more temptation, peer pressure and availability of this drug. It would also send a message that our town condones and promotes marijuana use, which could deter potential businesses and residents from investing in our area.

We believe that Union City should prioritize the well-being of its citizens, especially its future generations, over the profits of a few marijuana sellers. We ask you to vote no on the third marijuana store proposal and protect our town from the negative consequences of this decision.

Sincerely,
Jenny & Matthew
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Kenny Lei
Sun 7/9/2023 4:36 PM
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To whom it may concern,
I notice there is going to be a new Marijuana store near James Logan High. I strongly oppose to this. The reason is because it will create an easy access to pot for teenager, it will create more potential shooting, robbery and other dangerous crimes in the area. This is indeed an indication for the other area where other existing Marijuana store is located, especially for Union City. I don't see an added benefit by adding another store. Please limit the access to Marijuana, even if it's legal.

Legal does not mean its right, and in fact it's still debatable. I do see detrimental effect to my family members because of Marijuana usage; it affected them mentally and physically. I kindly urge you to stop this development and offer a peace of mind to our family including yourself.

Kind regard,
Kenny
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Jay Zhu
Sun 7/9/2023 1:50 PM
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City clerks and city council members,
My name is Jay Zhu and I live at 35018 Begonia St, Union City, CA 94587.

I strongly oppose the City of Union City to grant the cannabis permit to open a cannabis dispensary at 2625 & 2633 Decoto Rd location.

This location is very close to the residential area, and especially James Logan High School. The increased crime associated with a cannabis dispensary is very concerning. The store could be the target for armed robberies, people walking and driving around under the influence in our neighborhood streets. This WILL cause serious safety problems to all the residents nearby. The recent incident at Flor is an example, no matter how well the store and city guarantees the safety of the methods in place, such incidents will and continue to happen in the future.

WE DO NOT WANT IT TO HAPPEN IN OUR NEIGHBORHOODS! PLEASE DENY THE CANNABIS PERMIT AT THIS LOCATION!!!
Thank you.

Jay Zhu
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Abhinav Mishra
Sun 7/9/2023 12:50 PM
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Dear Sir/Ma’am,
As a resident of nearby place, my wife and I request you to please ensure that a pot shop is not opened near the residential area which may also affect children near James Logan High School.

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Anne Rabbit
Sun 7/9/2023 10:09 AM
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Thank you for considering our concerns. We trust that you will act in the best interests of our community.

Sincerely,
Anne Xia
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I am writing to express my strong opposition to the proposed cannabis permit for a third commercial cannabis store at 2625-2633 Decoto Road, which will be discussed in the open public h Tax Revenue: While it is understood that the cannabis industry can bring in significant tax revenue, one must also consider the hidden costs of this enterprise. Increased policing, the health damage to community aesthetics can outweigh the financial benefits. Ultimately, the long-term societal costs could surpass the short-term financial gain.

Job Creation: Although the prospect of creating 45-68 local jobs is tempting, we need to question the quality of these jobs and the impact on our community. Will these jobs provide a health career development opportunities? Or will they merely serve to enable and further the reach of the cannabis industry? Security & Community Support Plan: While the permit proposal includes an extensive security and community support plan, the existing cannabis stores in our city have already been assoc including car collisions, burglaries, and even attempted murder. The presence of another cannabis store will likely only exacerbate these issues, further straining our city’s resources.

Moreover, the proposed location is alarmingly close to James Logan High School, exposing our youth to the potential negative influences of cannabis. This exposure could lead to increased a greater likelihood of campus shootings, endangering the safety of our students.

Thank you for considering our concerns. We trust that you will act in the best interests of our community.

Sincerely,
Lily Mao
Fremont CA 94536
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City Council/RSA Agenda 44 Tuesday, September 12, 2023
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Thank you for considering our concerns. We trust that you will act in the best interests of our community.

Sincerely,
Melody Sun
Thornton ave, fremont
City Council/RSA Agenda 45 Tuesday, September 12, 2023
7/10/23, 11:40 AM Mail - Anna M. Brown - Outlook
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Tony (Taotao) Yu
Sun 7/9/2023 7:09 AM
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The proposed location is alarmingly close to James Logan High School, exposing our youth to the potential negative influences of cannabis. This exposure could lead to increased crime within our school system and a greater likelihood of campus shootings, endangering the safety of our students.

Thank you for considering our concerns. We trust that you will act in the best interests of our community.

Sincerely,
Tony Yu
Fremont, CA 94555
City Council/RSA Agenda 46 Tuesday, September 12, 2023
7/10/23, 11:40 AM Mail - Anna M. Brown - Outlook
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Yuee Feng
Sun 7/9/2023 6:59 AM
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Thank you for considering our concerns. We trust that you will act in the best interests of our community.

Sincerely,
Yuee Feng
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City Council/RSA Agenda 47 Tuesday, September 12, 2023
7/10/23, 11:41 AM Mail - Anna M. Brown - Outlook
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Qi Zheng
Sat 7/8/2023 11:52 PM
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Thank you for considering our concerns. We trust that you will act in the best interests of our community.

Sincerely,
Qi Zheng
Fremont CA
City Council/RSA Agenda 48 Tuesday, September 12, 2023
7/10/23, 11:41 AM Mail - Anna M. Brown - Outlook
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lingling zhang
Sat 7/8/2023 2:14 PM
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Hi，Anna
I hope this email finds you well. I am writing to express my deep concerns regarding the proposed cannabis permit in Union City. As a concerned resident and member of this community, I strongly oppose the granting of this permit and urge you to reconsider the potential negative impact it could have on our city.

While I understand that the legalization of cannabis has been a topic of debate, I firmly believe that allowing a cannabis permit in Union City would have detrimental effects on the overall well-being and safety of our community. Here are a few key points that highlight my concerns:

1. Public Health and Safety: Cannabis use can have significant health and safety implications, especially when it comes to impaired driving and increased substance abuse rates. By permitting a cannabis establishment, we would be promoting an environment that potentially exposes our residents, including vulnerable populations such as minors, to increased risks.

2. Property Values and Community Image: The presence of a cannabis establishment can negatively impact property values and the overall image of our community. Potential homebuyers may be deterred from investing in Union City due to concerns about the associated social and economic ramifications of such establishments.

3. Social Disruption: A cannabis permit could lead to social disruption and a decline in the quality of life for Union City residents. Increased foot traffic, potential loitering, and the potential for an increase in crime rates are just a few of the concerns that arise when introducing such establishments into our neighborhood.

4. Impact on Local Businesses: Granting a cannabis permit may have adverse effects on local businesses, particularly those in close proximity to the establishment. The competition and changing dynamics introduced by a cannabis establishment could lead to the closure of long-established businesses and the loss of jobs.

Considering these points, I respectfully request that you take into account the well-being and future of our community and reject the proposed cannabis permit in Union City. I believe it is crucial to prioritize the safety, values, and prosperity of our residents over the potential revenue generated by this industry.

Thank you for your time and consideration. I trust that you will make a decision that truly represents the best interests of Union City and its residents.

Sincerely,
City Council/RSA Agenda 49 Tuesday, September 12, 2023
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City Council/RSA Agenda 50 Tuesday, September 12, 2023
7/10/23, 11:42 AM Mail - Anna M. Brown - Outlook
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Bobbie Garcia
Sat 7/8/2023 9:40 AM
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City Manager and Council Members,
I sent a letter July 7 about not wanting the Cannabis Dispensary to be approved at the Cherrywood Center. This was before KRON4 broke the news about the break in and shooting at Flor on Courthouse Drive. If this doesn't pound home why there shouldn't be a dispensary right next people's home, I don't know what else will.

Union City cannabis dispensary break-in
results in shooting, suspects at large
by: Bay City News
Posted: Jul 7, 2023 / 12:24 PM PDT
Updated: Jul 8, 2023 / 07:17 AM PDT
(BCN) — An attempted robbery of a cannabis dispensary in Union City has led to a search for suspects wanted for attempted murder, the Union City Police Department said Friday.

At about 1:38 a.m. early Friday morning, police were alerted to a panic alarm at the FLOR cannabis dispensary on Courthouse Drive. On-site security said suspects forced themselves into the business to steal property, police said.

Police looking for alleged serial arsonist in Gilroy
When security confronted them, the suspects began shooting and struck a victim, who is expected to survive. The suspects fled from the scene and have not been located, Union City Police said.

Detectives are investigating this as an attempted murder.

Anyone who might have information helpful to this case is encouraged to contact Detective Rivas at (510) 675-5399 or the investigations unit at (510) 675-5207. Anonymous tips can be sent to (510) 675-5207 or emailed to [email protected].

Bobbie Garcia
,Union City,CA.94587
City Council/RSA Agenda 51 Tuesday, September 12, 2023
7/10/23, 11:42 AM Mail - Anna M. Brown - Outlook
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Bobbie Garcia
Fri 7/7/2023 11:09 AM
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Union City, Ca 94587
July 07, 2023
Union City Council
34009 Alvarado-Niles Rd.

Union City, CA. 94587
City Manager and Members of City Council,
I am writing because I am deeply concerned about the proposed cannabis dispensary located at Cherrywood Center, 2625 & 2633 Decoto Rd. in Union City. My home backs up to the alley behind the shopping center. My backyard is 18 feet from the back door of the proposed dispensary. Needless to say, I have many concerns about the possible negative impact to my property and my family.

I feel misled and deceived by the person who surveyed my opinion about a new cannabis store in Union City. I was caught off guard when I responded yes, and was thinking about Flor in a completely COMMERCIAL setting. There was never any mention that it would be in Cherrywood Center smack dab in the middle of a RESIDENTIAL area and right behind my house. I want to go on the record as a resounding no for the proposed dispensary.

Below is a list of my concerns.

Increased noise and vehicle traffic in the alley. Along with the possibility of the employees or customers taking their smoke break in the alley. I had to file a complaint with the Alameda County DA’s office over a previous tenant in the same location, The Cherry Pit Bar whose patrons liked to smoke outside in the alley. I do not want to smell cigarettes or marijuana in my yard or home.

Increased crime associated with a cannabis dispensary such as vandalism, shoplifting, reselling marijuana in the parking lot. A storefront dispensary could be a target for armed robberies. My backyard is really close and could be easily used as an escape route.

Increased loitering, pedestrian and vehicle traffic in our quiet neighborhood. People driving and walking around under the influence in our neighborhood streets.

City Council/RSA Agenda 53 Tuesday, September 12, 2023
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The dispensary could negatively impact my property value, or in the very least decrease the number of potential buyers I might have if I decided to sell. I for one would not purchase a house so close to a cannabis dispensary. Would you?
I am asking the City Council and City Manager not to allow a Cannabis Dispensary to open in the Cherrywood Center.

Respectfully,
Roberta Garcia
Roberta Garcia
Union City,CA.94587
City Council/RSA Agenda 54 Tuesday, September 12, 2023
7/10/23, 5:43 PM Mail - Anna M. Brown - Outlook
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Ida Cabrera
Mon 7/10/2023 5:30 PM
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Please do not place a cannabis store in our neighborhood. Union Landing store has proven all they do is attract crime. I have lived in this neighborhood for over fifty years and have always felt save. I love living here but my family wants me to move because of all the crime in the area. I don’t want to move but if they learn about a marijuana shop right next door they may force me to move. So please don’t let that happen.

Ida Cabrera
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City Council/RSA Agenda 55 Tuesday, September 12, 2023
7/10/23, 5:43 PM Mail - Anna M. Brown - Outlook
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Evon Chong
Mon 7/10/2023 4:23 PM
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No Pot in the Spot (Cherrywood Center)
Submitted by Evon Chong & Timothy Chong, residents @ Union City City Council/RSA Agenda 56 Tuesday, September 12, 2023
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Jason Han
Mon 7/10/2023 4:09 PM
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To whom it may concern:

I am a resident of Union City and I'm the father of a 9-year-old little girl. I am writing to urge you to please say NO to the new cannabis shop that is being proposed on Decoto Rd, near my home and my daughter's home school. Our community has a lot of young kids, and I'm NOT OK with this cannabis location.

There are criminal facts that already happened to the current cannabis shop recently:

1. Shooting during a robbery at Flow in Union Landing on July 7!

2. Robbery by driving a car to break the doors at Flor on June 18!

3. Robbery by driving a truck to break the doors at Lemonnade on June 10! The new cannabis shop on Decoto Rd would result in similar crime and incidents, thus putting our community kids in possible harm and in situations where they could barely understand at their age.

Please say NO to the new proposed cannabis store.

Thanks so much for your time.

Jason Han
City Council/RSA Agenda 57 Tuesday, September 12, 2023
7/10/23, 5:44 PM Mail - Anna M. Brown - Outlook
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kurt nielsen
Mon 7/10/2023 3:59 PM
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I just want to voice my opinion and oppose a cannabis store being put up so close to the high school and surrounding areas this city has enough problems without adding to it and ruining our kids Sent from my iPhone
City Council/RSA Agenda 58 Tuesday, September 12, 2023
7/10/23, 5:45 PM Mail - Anna M. Brown - Outlook
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Mon 7/10/2023 3:58 PM
To:[email protected] <[email protected]>;Anna M. Brown <[email protected]>;Carol Dutra-Vernaci <[email protected]>;Jeff Wang <[email protected]>;Gary Singh <[email protected]>;Jaime Patino <[email protected]>;Scott Sakakihara <[email protected]> WARNING: External email. Please verify sender before opening attachments or clicking on links.

As a long time residents in the City of Union City, Me and my family are strongly objecting to the idea of opening a pot center in Our City.

It will increase traffic, drug dealing, shoplifting, nuisance, vandalism more homeless people roaming around our neighborhood.

There will be more drugs and crimes especially affecting our high school students at Logan High School. It will run down our neighborhood and thus our home pricing. A pot center will drag down our quality of life in the shorter and longer term. WE DON' T NEED IT1
City Council/RSA Agenda 59 Tuesday, September 12, 2023
7/10/23, 5:45 PM Mail - Anna M. Brown - Outlook
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Sherry Hu <
Mon 7/10/2023 3:36 PM
To:City Clerk <[email protected]>;Anna M. Brown <[email protected]>;Carol Dutra-Vernaci <[email protected]>;Gary Singh <[email protected]>;Jaime Patino <[email protected]>;Scott Sakakihara <[email protected]>;Jeff Wang <[email protected]> WARNING: External email. Please verify sender before opening attachments or clicking on links.

To whom it may concern:

I just hear about the proposal that there will be a new cannabis shop on Decoto Road. As a resident in Union City, I’m writing to urger u to please say No!
First of all, I have young child and I don’t want my child to be exposed to drugs so easily. U may say, dispensaries have strict guidelines and security, but how can u guarantee someone won't buy the cannabis and give it to others, especially teenagers. The pot shop is so close to James Logan High.

And also although the security is strict, but several days ago, there’s one Attempt Murder in FLOR(the first cannabis shop). Strict security not equal to community safety. With more cannabis shops opening around, there must be a lot of people who are addicted to cannabis come, they may use and dispense during neighborhood, affecting the environment and the safety of the resident community. I don’t want that some days/months/years later, when I open the door, see strangers smoke cannabis in front of my door and when my child see it, he thinks it’s normal.

Last but not least, although a new cannabis shop can bring tax revenue, but this is shortsighted. More regular shops and residents will be driven away by the side effects of cannabis shop(more homeless, more addicted people, less safe environment).

To conclude, please say No to the new cannabis shop in our Union City.

Thank u very much
City Council/RSA Agenda 60 Tuesday, September 12, 2023
7/10/23, 5:46 PM Mail - Anna M. Brown - Outlook
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Rosario Safreno
Mon 7/10/2023 2:40 PM
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Hello,
I am very concerned about this sheet of paper sent to us thru the mail about having a future marijuana store near James Logan.

I am a resident of Towhee Ct Union City for 39 years and due to some homeless people living by the gulley near the Arroyo Park on Osprey Drive, my street has witnessed 2 deaths in the park and a stolen vehicle 2 houses away from my house in my street.

Now it will add another potential crimes by having a marijuana store where HS students can buy.

Please do not allow this store to be set up and built in our city. My husband and I strong,y object to it, Thanks,
Rosario Safreno
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City Council/RSA Agenda 61 Tuesday, September 12, 2023
7/10/23, 5:46 PM Mail - Anna M. Brown - Outlook
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Lety Mendoza <
Mon 7/10/2023 2:24 PM
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To whom it may concern: I am a resident of Union City and I am a teacher here in Union City as well. I am writing to urge you to please say NO to the new cannabis shop that is being proposed near James Logan High school. I have young children of my own and I am NOT ok with yet ANOTHER cannabis location here in Union City.

Also, the proposed new location is in an area where many of my students live. This could result in many negative incidents and put my students in possible harm and in situations where they could potentially witness things they should NOT be seeing at their young age.

Please say NO to the new proposed cannabis store.

Thanks so much for your time.

City Council/RSA Agenda 62 Tuesday, September 12, 2023
7/10/23, 5:57 PM Mail - Anna M. Brown - Outlook
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Mon 7/10/2023 5:51 PM
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Dear Union City Council Members,
I am writing to you as a long-time resident of Union City, deeply invested in its future growth and prosperity. I wish to express my strong opposition to the recent proposal to establish a new marijuana dispensary in our beloved city. My concerns stem from developmental, economic, and safety perspectives.

On city development, introducing a marijuana shop may significantly alter the identity of our city and deter potential residents and businesses that perceive it negatively. This can subsequently affect the community’s unity and vision of a family-friendly environment that we have cultivated so lovingly over the years. It could diminish the appeal of our city to potential newcomers, negatively impacting growth.

From an economic viewpoint, although a marijuana dispensary could provide a short-term increase in tax revenue, it may have long-term detriments. Increased availability and promotion of marijuana could potentially burden our healthcare systems with marijuana-related health issues, outweighing any economic benefits. Moreover, it may discourage other more diverse and sustainable businesses from establishing themselves in our city, limiting our economic growth.

Lastly, and perhaps most importantly, are the safety concerns. Although marijuana is legal for adult use in our state, its presence could inadvertently make it more accessible to our youth. This could lead to increased underage use, impairments in cognitive development, and potential legal and societal issues. Furthermore, dispensaries can also become targets for crimes, posing additional risks to our community’s safety and police resources.

We all want what’s best for Union City. While some see a potential revenue source in a marijuana dispensary, I urge the council to consider the long-term implications on our community’s character, economic health, and safety. Let us focus on more sustainable, safe, and community-friendly options that would propel Union City into a prosperous future while maintaining the values and vision that make our city unique.

I kindly request you to reconsider the proposed establishment of the marijuana dispensary in Union City. Thank you for your time and understanding in this matter.

Sincerely
City Council/RSA Agenda 63 Tuesday, September 12, 2023
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City Council/RSA Agenda 64 Tuesday, September 12, 2023
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Ivy Chen
Tue 7/11/2023 6:01 PM
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Hi, this is Jiaxin Chen, one of the union city residents. I lived at 35035 Lilac Loop, Union City, CA 94587.

I heard the news of having a pot shop in our city and I WANNA SPEAK OUT MY OBJECTION! Me and my family and our neighbors all DON'T want to have a pot shop in our town! Please reconsider it!!! It would increase crimes in our town and we don't want it! Thanks
City Council/RSA Agenda 65 Tuesday, September 12, 2023
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Evelyn Chen >
Tue 7/11/2023 6:19 PM
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Dear council members:

I oppose the opening of any “pot stores” in our city. I hav e read numerous articles about the decline of neighborhoods that allow these stores and the additional increase of other drugs being filtered through these “legal” shops. This city is one of the children safe City in Alameda County. These stores would place our children at a higher risk of additive behaviors.

Our city has kept its high standards by refusing to buy into the “go with the flow” attitudes which have ruined adjacent communities in Alameda county.

To divert from the integrity of our community by allowing these stores would be a terrible transgression by this elected council. Keeping Union City as a drug resistant community is now, more than ever, imperative in allowing our children to have a safe and healthy environment as well as setting a good example throughout our city.

Please DO NOT allow this type of corruption in our fine and upstanding community.

With my most sincere wishes,
Evelyn Chen
Union City Resident and Registered Voter
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City Council/RSA Agenda 66 Tuesday, September 12, 2023
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Ava Williams
Tue 7/11/2023 6:28 PM
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Hi,
As we all know there are two Marijuana stores are open in union city already. I can smell the strong unfavorable Marijuana odor everywhere more often now than before, in the park, streets, neighborhoods.

Opening a new Marijuana store near Schools especially high schools is not a good/wise choice.

Opening Marijuana store and selling Marijuana lead to all negative effects. (Health, safety, crime) Please stop opening Marijuana stores in union city.

Sincerely
City Council/RSA Agenda 67 Tuesday, September 12, 2023
City Council/RSA Agenda 68 Tuesday, September 12, 2023
7/12/23, 12:15 PM Mail - Anna M. Brown - Outlook
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Ethan Wu <
Tue 7/11/2023 6:34 PM
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Dear City Clerk Anna,
I hope this email finds you well. I am writing to strongly object to the proposed establishment of a cannabis shop in our neighborhood. As a resident deeply invested in the well-being and harmony of our community, I feel compelled to voice my concerns regarding this matter.

I want to be clear that my objection is not an attempt to undermine legal and regulated businesses or disregard the rights of entrepreneurs. However, I firmly believe that the potential negative consequences associated with a cannabis shop outweigh any perceived benefits, and I urge you to carefully consider these concerns.

Please take note of the following objections:

1. Increased safety risks and crime: I am deeply concerned about the potential escalation of safety risks and criminal activities that a cannabis shop may attract. It is essential to prioritize the well-being and security of residents by thoroughly evaluating the potential risks associated with increased foot traffic, handling of cash, and the presence of valuable products.

2. Youth exposure and safety concerns: Given the proximity of schools and areas frequented by children and adolescents(only 0.8 mile away from James Logan High School), I strongly object to any potential increase in youth exposure to cannabis products. We must implement stringent measures to safeguard against underage access and usage to protect the well-being and development of our youth.

3. Neighborhood reputation: There is a possibility that the presence of a cannabis shop may perpetuate negative stereotypes and stigmas associated with cannabis use. This could potentially impact the overall reputation of our neighborhood, affecting our sense of community and potentially deterring prospective residents or investors.

4. Negative effect on property values: Proximity to a cannabis shop has the potential to decrease property values in our neighborhood. This could have significant long-term financial implications for homeowners who have made substantial investments in their properties.

City Council/RSA Agenda 69 Tuesday, September 12, 2023
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5. Traffic congestion and parking issues: The anticipated influx of customers to a cannabis shop could exacerbate existing traffic congestion and parking problems in our already busy neighborhood. It is imperative to assess the impact of these factors on the convenience and safety of residents and visitors alike.

I implore the city to thoroughly consider these objections and diligently evaluate the potential risks and drawbacks associated with the proposed cannabis shop. It is crucial to prioritize the welfare and values of our community while weighing the economic benefits brought by such businesses.

I appreciate your attention to this matter and kindly request regular updates on the progress of the decision-making process. If there is any additional information or assistance I can provide to support the reconsideration of this proposal, please do not hesitate to contact me.

Thank you for your time and consideration.

Sincerely,
Yuxiong Wu
Union City, CA 94587
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James Lee <
Tue 7/11/2023 6:34 PM
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Hi there,
Please stop opening new Marijuana stores near schools.

I vote "No."
Thank you
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Noah Wilson
Tue 7/11/2023 6:38 PM
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Hi,
I vote No for opening Marijuana store near schools.

Sincerely
Mr.Wilson
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Tue 7/11/2023 6:44 PM
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Dear City Government,
I hope this letter finds you well. I am writing as a concerned resident of the third constituency to express my strong opposition to the proposed opening of a cannabis store within our community. I appreciate the efforts of our city government in fostering a safe and thriving environment for all residents, and I believe it is crucial to address the potential negative impacts associated with such a venture.

First and foremost, I would like to highlight the disconcerting incidents I have recently witnessed in our community park. It deeply troubles me that individuals engaged in drug activities, specifically smoking marijuana, have been observed near the corner of a tree. I also detected an unfamiliar smell that raised concerns. These occurrences have significantly diminished the sense of happiness and security that our community once enjoyed.

Given the alarming presence of drug-related incidents in our community park, it is my firm belief that opening a cannabis store would only exacerbate the situation. By introducing a commercial establishment that specializes in the sale of cannabis products, we risk attracting a higher concentration of drug users and potentially enabling the proliferation of related activities in our community. This outcome is not only detrimental to the well-being of our residents but also threatens the safety and positive development of our youth.

Moreover, I strongly urge you to consider the proximity of the proposed cannabis store to our schools and the community at large. A 5-kilometer radius would be an inadequate buffer zone to protect our educational institutions and the areas where families reside. The presence of a cannabis store in close proximity to these vital spaces would send the wrong message to our children and jeopardize their access to a healthy and drug-free environment. It is essential that we prioritize the well-being and future of our younger generation by maintaining a safe and drug-free community.

I implore you to carefully evaluate the potential consequences of permitting a cannabis store within our constituency. I kindly request that you listen to the concerns of the residents and take our opposition seriously. Instead of embarking on a path that could compromise the integrity of our community, I encourage you to explore alternative avenues for economic development that align with our shared values and aspirations.

Thank you for considering my viewpoint on this matter. I trust in your dedication to serving the best interests of our community and count on your thoughtful decision-making to preserve the City Council/RSA Agenda 73 Tuesday, September 12, 2023
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Yours sincerely,
Jerry Hong
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Tue 7/11/2023 6:52 PM
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FYI.

I support the proposed new Marijuana store near Logan school.

Thanks
Prasad Bal
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NO TO CANNABIS SHOP ON DECOTO ST IN UNION CITY
Tue 7/11/2023 6:57 PM
To:City Clerk <[email protected]>;Anna M. Brown <[email protected]>;Jeff Wang <[email protected]>;Scott Sakakihara <[email protected]>;Carol Dutra-Vernaci <[email protected]>;Gary Singh <[email protected]>;Jaime Patino <[email protected]> Cc:Mom <[email protected]>
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Dear Council Members,
I am writing to inform you that I am against the opening of a cannabis shop in our community on Decoto Streetn . While I understand the potential economic benefits of such a business, I am concerned about the potential risks associated with increased access to cannabis, such as increased incidents of impaired driving and other negative public health impacts as well as concerns of our safety within this community. Such risks will compose of increased violent crimes and robbery.

I hope you understand my decision in voting NO to the local cannabis shop in our community not to open.

Sincerely,
Kathleen Mariano
Current resident on
Perry Road, Union City
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Jack Chiao <
Tue 7/11/2023 7:10 PM
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Dear Union City Officials and council members,
I hope this email finds you well. I am writing to express my strong objection to the proposed cannabis shop in Union City. While I understand that the cannabis industry has been legalized in many places, I believe that allowing a cannabis shop in our community would have negative consequences.

I kindly request that you reconsider the decision to allow a cannabis shop in our city. I believe that there are alternative ways to generate revenue and support economic growth without compromising the safety and well-being of our residents.

Best regards,
Jack Chiao and Chi-Sheng Chin
Residents
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Firmly opposed to opening marijuana stores in Union city ，thanks Union city ca94587
Jim wong
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Rinku S. <
Tue 7/11/2023 8:53 PM
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Greetings All,
Me and my family live very close to the Cherrywood spot and often walk with my children to the Cherrywood Center and around the area. I strongly strongly oppose having a Pot shop in the area. It is highly objectionable to even entertain the idea of bringing such a shop in the family oriented community. Please do not allow to ruin the family environment and atmosphere of the area by bringing a marijuana store in the area. It will be a terrible mistake, which can be avoided by making the right choices. Thank you for your time and consideration.

S. Singh
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Tue 7/11/2023 10:13 PM
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Hi, I am a thirteen year old student at CCMS.

My school is in close proximity to the proposed “pot shop”. I feel that it poses as a danger to the health and well-being of students, as well as a threat to everyone’s general safety.

Please do not allow these kinds of shops to open and help the community stay safe. (please keep this anonymous if shared publicly, thank you.) City Council/RSA Agenda 80 Tuesday, September 12, 2023
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luchie palma <
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Dear Sir/Madam,
Please do not pass / approve the permit to open a pot shop near James Logan High School. It will be detrimental to the youth and residents of Union City.

Please help us parents to protect our youth and preserve the peace and unity in our community..

Sincerely,
Luchie Palma
Resident of Union City
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Hong <
Tue 7/11/2023 11:47 PM
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Dear city council members and city clerk,
I'm voicing my concern on the new pot store in Cherrywood Center shopping area. This area is already full of crimes. The Safeway shopping area is full of weird people who exhibit anger and rage in public. You can't even walk around feeling safe anymore. Yesterday at the intersection of Decoto and Alvarado Niles, two guys were crazy yelling at each other and one of them started yelling at me and two other pedestrians. I couldn't even cross the street because of him that I had to get away from him. We don't need more crazy people here trying to get some weed. Particularly in the vicinity of a high school here, I don't see anything good come out of it. For the sake of money that we have to trade our safety? I hope you will think of it over and take into consideration of what I have said. Union City is just like the other cities around getting unsafe each day. We don't need money from a pot store as donations for anything. Safety is number one for the residents who don't like crimes here.

Thank you for listening to my concern!
Union City Resident.

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Wed 7/12/2023 9:37 AM
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Dear council members:

I oppose the opening of any “pot stores” in our city. I have read numerous articles about the decline of neighborhoods that allow these stores and the additional increas e of other drugs being filtered through these “legal” shops. This city is one of the children safe City in Alameda County.

These stores would place our children at a higher risk of additive behaviors. Our cit y has kept its high standards by refusing to buy into the “go with the flow” attitudes which have ruined adjacent communities in Alameda county.

To divert from the integrity of our community by allowing these stores would be a te rrible transgression by this elected council. Keeping Union City as a drug resistant community is now, more than ever, imperative in allowing our ch ildren to have a safe and healthy environment as well as setting a good example thr oughout our city.

Please DO NOT allow this type of corruption in our fine and upstanding community.

With my most sincere wishes,
Hsinyen Lin
Union City Resident and Registered Voter
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Lauren Carpenter
Tue 7/11/2023 9:40 AM
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Good morning,
Attached please find approximately 40 signatures in support of Embarc’s proposed cannabis dispensary. It is my hope that this is included in the packet for this evening’s meeting.

Thank you,
Lauren
Lauren Carpenter | CEO
www.goembarc.com | @embarcsupply
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MINUTES

CITY OF UNION CITY/

SUCCESSOR AGENCY TO THE REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY MEETING
CAROL DUTRA-VERNACI, Mayor
GARY SINGH, Vice Mayor (District 1)
JAMIE PATIÑO Councilmember (District 2)
JEFF WANG, Councilmember (District 3)
SCOTT SAKAKIHARA, Councilmember (District 4)
Tuesday, July 25, 2023
7:00 PM
City Hall- Council Chamber
34009 Alvarado-Niles Road
Union City, CA 94587

1. CALL TO ORDER
Mayor Dutra-Vernaci called the meeting to order at 7:00 p.m.

1.a. Pledge of Allegiance
Mayor Dutra-Vernaci led the salute to the flag.

1.b. Roll Call Present: Councilmembers Patiño, Sakakihara, Wang, Vice Mayor Singh, Mayor DutraVernaci

Absent: None

2. UNFINISHED BUSINESS - None

3. PROCLAMATIONS AND PRESENTATIONS

3.a. Union City Police Department Fourth of July After Action Report Presentation Sgt. Brian Baumgartner presented the report and responded to questions from Council.

4. ORAL COMMUNICATIONS
Public comment was provided by Wendy Huang, Greg Stewart and Pastor of St.

Anne’s, Father Rolando Bartolay.

5. CONSENT CALENDAR
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Mayor Dutra-Vernaci pulled item 5.g. Councilmember Patino pulled item 5.j.

It was moved by Councilmember Patino and seconded by Vice Mayor Singh to adopt consent calendar items 5.a. – 5.f., 5.h. and 5.i.. The motion was carried by a unimous roll call vote.

5.a. Waived Further Reading of Proposed Ordinance
(This permits reading the title only in lieu of reciting the entire text of any proposed Ordinance.)

5.b. Approved The Minutes Of The Special City Council Meetings Held On June 20, 2023, July 11, 2023, July 18, 2023, and July 19, 2023

5.c. Adopted Resolution No. 6171-23 Authorizing the Union Landing Property Owners' Association to Enter into an Agreement with Zooka Creative, in a Form Approved by the City Attorney, in an Amount Not to Exceed $123,000 for Marketing Services for the Union Landing Shopping Center For FY 23/24

5.d. Adopted Resolution No. 6172-23 Authorizing The City Manager To Execute A Consulting Services Agreement With Park Engineering, Inc., In The Amount Of $2,000,000, For Construction Management Services For The Union City Boulevard Bike Lanes Project, City Project No. 17-29

5.e. Adopted Resolution No. 6173-23 Approving Local Support For Union City Transit To Participate In The Clipper START Pilot Program Extension Through June 30, 2025, And Approving An Increase To The Clipper START Pilot Program Discount From Twenty Percent (20%) To Fifty Percent (50%), Effective January 1, 2024

5.f. Adopted Ordinance No. 915-23 For Zoning Text Amendment AT-23-003 To Amend Title 18, Zoning, Of The Union City Municipal Code To Update Chapter

18.08, Definitions, Chapter 18.36, Commercial Districts, Chapter 18.40, Industrial Districts, Chapter 18.76, Site Development Review, Add Chapter

18.43, Use Of Hazardous Materials, And Find That The Amendment Is Exempt From Environmental Review In Accordance With CEQA Guidelines Section 15061(b) (3)

5.h. Adopted Resolution No. 6174-23 Approving The Side Letter Agreement Between The City Of Union City And The Professional Employees’ Group (PEG), Approving Amendments To The City’s Classification And Compensation Plan In Conformance With California Code Of Regulations, Title 2, Section 570.5, Effective August 7, 2023, And Amending The Fiscal Year 2023-2024 Budget

5.i. Adopted Resolution No. 6175-23 Approving The Side Letter Agreement Between The City Of Union City And The Management Employees’ Group (MEG), Approving Amendments To The City’s Classification And Compensation Plan In Conformance With California Code Of Regulations, Title 2, Section 570.5, Effective August 7, 2023, And Amending The Fiscal Year 2023-2024 Budget

5.j. Adopt A Resolutions Appointing Individuals To Serve On The Arts & Culture Commission, Bicycle Pedestrian Advisory Committee (BPAC), Economic City Council/RSA Agenda 94 Tuesday, September 12, 2023
Development Advisory Team, Human Relations Commission, And Park & Recreation Commission.

Councilmember Patiño wanted to make a motion to make specified changes to the appointments as presented in the resolution.

Mayor Dutra-Vernaci rejected the motion, stating it was out of order. Mayor Dutra-Vernaci reminded Council that, under state law, appointments were made solely by the Mayor with consent of the Council. Mayor Dutra-Vernaci noted his opposition to the appointments could be reflected by a “no” vote.

It was moved by Councilmember Sakakihara and seconded by Mayor DutraVernaci to adopt a resolution appointing individuals to serve on The Arts & Culture Commission, Bicycle Pedestrian Advisory Committee (BPAC), Economic Development Advisory Team, Human Relations Commission, and Park & Recreation Commission. The motion failed by the following roll call vote:

AYES: Councilmember Sakakihara and Mayor Dutra-Vernaci
NOES: Councilmember Patiño and Vice Mayor Singh
ABSTAIN: Councilmember Wang
ABSENT: None

5.g. Second Reading And Adoption Of Ordinance For 1) Zoning Text Amendment AT-23-002 To Amend Title 18, Zoning, Of The Union City Municipal Code To Update Chapter 18.41, Station East Employment (SEE) District To Rename This Chapter “Employment Mixed-Use Districts” And Add A New Zoning District For Consistency With The Union City 2040 General Plan Designation of MixedUse Employment (EMU) Referred To As “Corridor Mixed-Use Employment (CMUE)” And 2) Zoning Map Amendment A-23-001 To Amend The Official Zoning Map Of The City Of Union City To Rezone The Properties Located Along The Union City Boulevard Corridor, With A Union City 2040 General Plan Designation Of Mixed-Use Employment (EMU), From Special Industrial (MS) To Corridor Mixed-Use Employment For Consistency With The General Plan, And Find That The Amendments Are Exempt From Environmental Review In Accordance With CEQA Guidelines Section 15061(B)(3)
Mayor Dutra-Vernaci announced she had an economic conflict of interest under the Political Reform Act, that being a real property interned in her personal residence located near the boundaries of the Corridor Mixed-Use Employment zoning district. The Mayor recused herself and left the chamber.

Vice Mayor Singh chaired the meeting.

It was moved by Councilmember Sakakihara and seconded by Councilmember Wang to adopt Ordinance No. 916-23 For 1) Zoning Text Amendment AT-23- 002 To Amend Title 18, Zoning, Of The Union City Municipal Code To Update Chapter 18.41, Station East Employment (SEE) District To Rename This Chapter “Employment Mixed-Use Districts” And Add A New Zoning District For Consistency With The Union City 2040 General Plan Designation of Mixed-Use Employment (EMU) Referred To As “Corridor Mixed-Use Employment (CMUE)” And 2) Zoning Map Amendment A-23-001 To Amend The Official Zoning Map Of The City Of Union City To Rezone The Properties Located Along The Union City Boulevard Corridor, With A Union City 2040 General Plan Designation Of Mixed-Use Employment (EMU), From Special Industrial (MS) To Corridor Mixed-Use Employment For Consistency With The General Plan, And Find That City Council/RSA Agenda 95 Tuesday, September 12, 2023
The Amendments Are Exempt From Environmental Review In Accordance With CEQA Guidelines Section 15061(B)(3). The motion was carried by the following roll call vote:

AYES: Councilmembers Patiño, Sakakihara, Wang, Vice Mayor Singh NOES: None
ABSTAIN: None
ABSENT: Mayor Dutra-Vernaci

6. PUBLIC HEARINGS - None

7. CITY MANAGER REPORTS

7.a. Study Session to Receive Direction from City Council on Possible Amendments to the Tobacco Retail License Ordinance and other Ordinances that Govern the Sale and Location of the Tobacco Retailers
Management Analyst Serenity Mlay presented the staff report and responded to questions from Council. Councilmembers provided comment.

Public comment was given by:

Krupa Singampulli Aditya Indla Blythe Young
Fatima Khawaja Shamsa Rafay Amit Barn
Jasmin Rios Wendy Huang Brian Davis
Sorya Ramaraju Kavita Josyula Jen Grand-Lejano
Luis Santos Isha Singh Jaime Rojas
Bob Gordon Sheila Phan Jason Cross
Afroze Khan
City Council provided the following policy direction to staff:
 Ban the sale of all flavored tobacco products, including hookah, loose leaf, and menthol cigarettes
 Ban the sale of tobacco products in pharmacies, no grandfathering  Increase the minimum price for tobacco products; Minimum price is $8.00 and tied to CPI
 Increase the minimum size requirement for tobacco products; minimum size for little cigar is 20 per pack.
 Prohibit Tobacco Retail Licenses within 500 feet of another existing tobacco retailers, no grandfathering
 Increase the citation fines for violations

7.b. Adopt A Resolution Approving Union City Transit Fall 2023 Service Changes Effective Saturday, September 9, 2023
Vice Mayor Singh announced that under the Political Reform Act an economic conflict of interest with MV Transportation Incorporated, as they are a source of income for him. Vice Mayor Singh left the chamber.

Transit Manager Steve Adams presented the staff report, outlining the changes to services from BART, Union City Transit, Union City FLEA and Union City Paratransit. Route maps were also reviewed. Staff responded to questions from Council. Councilmembers provided comment.

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Public comment was given by Wendy Huang.

It was moved by Councilmember Sakakihara and seconded by Councilmember Patiño to adopt Resolution No. 6176-23 approving Union City Transit Fall 2023 service changes effective Saturday, September 9, 2023. The motion was carried by the following roll call vote:

AYES: Councilmembers Patiño, Sakakihara, Wang, Mayor DutraVernaci NOES: None
ABSTAIN: None
ABSENT: Vice Mayor Singh

8. SUCCESSOR AGENCY TO REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY – None

9. AUTHORITIES AND AGENCIES – None

10. CITY COMMISSION / COMMITTEE REPORTS – None

11. SCHEDULED ORAL COMMUNICATION – None

12. ITEMS REFERRED BY COUNCIL
Councilmember Wang reported on his attendance of the StopWaste Recycling Board, noting her will no longer be attending Programs and Administration Committee meetings. Councilmember Wang reported on his attendance of the Union City Senior Commission meeting.

Vice Mayor Singh reported on his attendance of a meeting of the Alameda County Library Commission.

Councilmember Sakakihara reported on his attendance of the Alameda County Mayor’s Conference.

Councilmember Patiño reported on his attendance of the League of California Cities Board of Directors meeting in Newport Beach, CA.

Mayor Dutra-Vernaci reported on the Alameda County Mayor’s Conference hosted in Union City and the Masonic Homes. Mayor Dutra-Vernaci reported on her attendance of a meeting of the Alameda CTC.

13. GOOD OF THE ORDER
Economic Development Manager Gloria Ortega gave a brief presentation on breaking economic development news:
 Grant awarded from Metropolitan Transportation Commission to the East Bay Economic Development Alliance (East Bay EDA) for uniformity of building and sight design standards, and to assist cities to find funding mechanisms to fund critical infrastructure needs in the industrial district.  Faraz Ali of Tenaya Therapeutics in Union City, will be a featured panelist and the Meet the Innovators panel in Hayward.
 The property located at 30300 Union City Boulevard, under development by Woodstock Development Inc., was recently featured in the San Francisco Business Times.

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Councilmember Wang reported on his attendance of the following:
 Emergency Preparedness Joint Training
 Union Pacific Railroad rights-of-way clean up in the Central Bay Industrial Park  Event held in Sunol, featuring Congressman Ted Lieu
 Sikh Sports Association event at James Logan High School  Meeting with Bill Schrader, Board President of the Union Landing Property Owners’ Association
Vice Mayor Singh stated CalTrans did a great job of cleaning up their property but now the items are on Pacific Street, near Provender Cold Storage (Dowe Avenue) and US Auto Force (Central Avenue).

Councilmember Sakakihahra noted his attendance of the Sikh Sports Association event at James Logan High School.

Councilmember Patiño noted his attendance of the following:
 Emergency Preparedness Joint Training
 National League of Cities Summer Leadership meeting in Tacoma, WA  Union Pacific Railroad rights-of-way clean up in the Central Bay Industrial Park Councilmember Patiño announced the passing of Planning Commissioner Ed Mack Agbuya.

Mayor Dutra-Vernaci noted the City’s National Night Out event will be held at Union Landing on the evening of August 1.

14. CLOSED SESSION – None

15. ADJOURNMENT
Mayor Dutra-Vernaci adjourned the meeting at 9:34 p.m.

Respectfully submitted,
Anna M. Brown, CMC
City Clerk
City Council/RSA Agenda 98 Tuesday, September 12, 2023

MINUTES

CITY OF UNION CITY

CITY COUNCIL

SPECIAL MEETING
Wednesday, August 2, 2023
5:30 PM
City Council Conference Room
34009 Alvarado-Niles Road
Union City, CA 94587

1. CALL TO ORDER
Mayor Dutra-Vernaci called the meeting to order at 5:30 p.m.

1. a. Roll Call Present: Councilmembers Patiño, Sakakihara, Wang, Vice Mayor Singh, Mayor Dutra-Vernaci

Absent: None

2. ORAL COMMUNICATIONS - None

3. BOARD AND COMMISSION INTERVIEWS

3.a. City Council To Conduct Board, Commission, Committee Interviews With The Following Individuals And Discuss The Potential Appointments Of All Candidates Interviewed.
 Priyah Tivare
 Ernesto Onate
 Harpreet Bains
 Sukhdev Raj
 Ignacio Romero
 Christine Start
City Council conducted interviews of the above noted applicants. City Council held discussions on appointing members to boards, commissions, and committees. Resolutions appointing the selections will appear on the agenda of the regular City Council meeting of August 8, 2023.

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4. ADJOURNMENT
Mayor Dutra-Vernaci adjourned the meeting at 7:50 p.m.

Respectfully submitted,
Anna M. Brown, CMC
City Clerk
City Council/RSA Agenda 100 Tuesday, September 12, 2023

MINUTES

CITY OF UNION CITY

CITY COUNCIL SPECIAL MEETING
Tuesday, August 8, 2023
6:30 PM
City Hall- Council Chamber
34009 Alvarado-Niles Road
Union City, CA 94587

1. CALL TO ORDER
Mayor Dutra-Vernaci called the meeting to order at 6:30 p.m.

Roll Call Present: Councilmembers Patiño, Sakakihara, Wang, Vice Mayor Singh, Mayor Dutra-Vernaci

Absent: None

2. ORAL COMMUNICATIONS - None

3. CLOSED SESSION

3.a. Public Employee Evaluation
Gov. Code § 54957
Title: City Attorney

4. ADJOURNMENT
Mayor Dutra-Vernaci adjourned the meeting at 6:54 p.m. with no reportable action.

Respectfully submitted,
Anna M. Brown, CMC
City Clerk
City Council/RSA Agenda 101 Tuesday, September 12, 2023

MINUTES

CITY OF UNION CITY/

SUCCESSOR AGENCY TO THE REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY MEETING
CAROL DUTRA-VERNACI, Mayor
GARY SINGH, Vice Mayor (District 1)
JAMIE PATIÑO Councilmember (District 2)
JEFF WANG, Councilmember (District 3)
SCOTT SAKAKIHARA, Councilmember (District 4)
Tuesday, August 8, 2023
7:00 PM
City Hall- Council Chamber
34009 Alvarado-Niles Road
Union City, CA 94587

1. CALL TO ORDER
Mayor Dutra-Vernaci called the meeting to order at 7:05 p.m.

1.a. Pledge of Allegiance
Mayor Dutra-Vernaci led the salute to the flag.

1.b. Roll Call Present: Councilmembers Patiño, Sakakihara, Wang, Vice Mayor Singh, Mayor DutraVernaci

Absent: None

2. UNFINISHED BUSINESS - None

3. PROCLAMATIONS AND PRESENTATIONS

3.a. Resolution Of Appreciation For Planning Commissioner Edwin Mack Agbuya Mayor Dutra-Vernaci read the proclamation aloud and presented it to Charlene Agbuya.

3.b. Proclamation of the Lifesaving Award For Five Union City Police Officers Who Saved Three Lives From Drug Related Overdoses in January of 2023 Mayor Dutra-Vernaci presented proclamations to Sergeant Jeff Willson, Officer Zachary Fordham, Officer Quentin Rasmussen, Officer Elmore Spencer and Officer Arash Aliyar.

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3.c. Presentation Of Seasonal Union City Transit Service Funded By Agreement Through New Haven Unified School District
Transit Manager Steve Adams gave the presentation and responded to questions from Council.

3.d. Council Assignments To The Economic Development Advisory Team (EDAT).

Mayor Dutra-Vernaci appointed Vice Mayor Singh and Councilmember Wang to EDAT.

4. ORAL COMMUNICATIONS

4.a. Submitted Written Comment- Huang (Attachment A)
Oral communication was given by BART Community Relations Representative Kerry Hillis, Christopher Huang, Craig Roberts, Chester Haley.

5. CONSENT CALENDAR
Mayor Dutra-Vernaci pulled item 5.m. because Vice Mayor Singh will need to recuse himself.

It was moved by Councilmember Patiño and seconded by Councilmember Sakakihara to adopt consent calendar items 5.a. through 5.l. The motion was approved by a unanimous roll call vote.

5.a. Waived Further Reading of Proposed Ordinance
(This permits reading the title only in lieu of reciting the entire text of any proposed Ordinance.)

5.b. Adopted Resolution No. 6177-23 Authorizing The City Manager To Execute The Third Amendment To The Construction Agreement (C5460) With Bay Area Tree Specialists, In The Amount Of $40,000, For The 2022-2023 Tree Pruning Project, City Project No. 23-10, For A Total Contract Amount Of $1,200,000

5.c. Adopted Resolution No. 6178-23 Authorizing The City Manager To Execute The Third Amendment To The Consulting Services Agreement With CSG Consultants, Inc., In The Amount Of $81,120, For Municipal Programming, For A Total Contract Amount Of $395,520

5.d. Adopted Resolution No. 6179-23 Authorizing The City Manager To Execute The Close-Out Letter From Cargill, Incorporated, For The Union City Boulevard Bike Lanes Project, City Project No. 17-29, Increasing The Revenue Projections In The State Gas Tax Fund By $112,050, And Appropriating $112,050 To City Project No. 17-29

5.e. Adopted Resolution No. 6180-23 Authorizing The City Manager To Execute The Second Amendment To The Consulting Services Agreement With Richard K. Tanaka, In The Amount Of $129,800, For Project Management Services For The Union City Boulevard Bike Lanes Project, City Project No. 17-29, For A Total Contract Amount Of $324,800
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5.f. Adopted Resolution No. 6181-23 Authorizing The City Manager To Execute The Fifth Amendment To The Consulting Services Agreement With KimleyHorn And Associates, Inc., In The Amount Of $286,000, For The Union City Boulevard Bike Lanes Project, City Project No. 17-29, For A Total Contract Amount Of $1,842,355

5.g. Adopted Resolution No. 6182-23 Authorizing The City Manager To Execute The Third Amendment To The Consulting Services Agreement With PGA Design Inc., In The Amount Of $40,000, For Preparation Of The Final Landscape Plans And Specifications And To Provide Design Services During Construction For The Union City Boulevard Bike Lanes Project, City Project No. 17-29, For A Total Contract Amount Of $181,658

5.h. Adopted Resolution No. 6183-23 Authorizing The City Manager To Execute A Consulting Services Agreement With Cal-West Lighting And Signal Maintenance, Inc., In The Amount Of $200,000, For Street Light Maintenance, On-Call Support And Emergency Repair Services, City Project No. 23-17

5.i. Adopted Resolution No. 6184-23 Approving the Award Of A Construction Contract To G. Bortolotto & Company Inc., In The Amount Of $2,087,831, For The Citywide Street Pavement Rehabilitation Project, City Project No. 23-01, And Approving A Total Construction Budget In The Amount Of $2,400,000

5.j. Adopted Resolution No. 6185-23 Amending Service Awards, Recognitions And Proclamations Policy

5.k. Adopted Resolution No. 6186-23 To Accept Completion Of The Union City Innovative Deployments To Enhance Arterials (IDEA) Grant Traffic Signals Control Upgrades Project, City Project No. 17-27, And The Passive Pedestrian Detection Improvement Project, City Project No. 17-27A

5.l. Adopted Resolution No. 6187-23 to Resolution 6192-23 Appointing Individuals To Serve On The Arts & Culture Commission, Bicycle Pedestrian Advisory Committee (BPAC), Economic Development Advisory Team, Human Relations Commission, Park & Recreation Commission, And Planning Commission
Discussion of item 5.m.

Vice Mayor Singh announced that under the Political Reform Act he had an economic conflict of interest with MV Transportation Incorporated, as they are a source of income for him and lease real property from him. Vice Mayor Singh left the chamber.

It was moved by Councilmember Sakakihara and seconded by Councilmember Wang to Adopt Resolution No. 6193-23 Authorizing The City Manager To Execute A Five (5)-Year Agreement, In A Form Approved By The City Attorney, Plus Optional Extensions, With The New Haven Unified School District For The Provision Of Seasonal Union City Transit Service To Be Reimbursed In An Amount Not-To-Exceed $138,845 In The First Year, With Future Annual Costs To Be Determined Based On Union City Transit's Contract Operational Costs, And Reimbursed To The City's Transit Fund (Fund 5110) By The New Haven School District. The motion was carried by the following roll call vote:

City Council/RSA Agenda 104 Tuesday, September 12, 2023 AYES: Councilmembers Patiño, Sakakihara, Wang, Mayor DutraVernaci NOES: None
ABSTAIN: None
ABSENT: Vice Mayor Singh

6. PUBLIC HEARINGS - None

7. CITY MANAGER REPORTS

7.a. Resolution Approving The Mayor’s Appointment Of Two Councilmembers To An Ad Hoc Subcommittee To Evaluate And Provide Recommendations On The Placement Of Potential Revenue Measures On A 2024 Election Ballot City Manager Malloy provided a brief report on the recommendation to establish an Ad Hoc Subcommittee to evaluate and provide recommendations on the placement of potential revenue measures on a 2024 election ballot.

There were no questions from Council.

It was moved by Mayor Dutra-Vernaci and seconded by Vice Mayor Singh to adopt Resolution No. 6194-23 appointing herself and Vice Mayor Singh to an Ad Hoc Subcommittee to evaluate and provide recommendations on the placement of potential revenue measures on a 2024 election ballot. The motion was carried by a unanimous roll call vote.

8. SUCCESSOR AGENCY TO REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY - None

9. AUTHORITIES AND AGENCIES - None

10. CITY COMMISSION / COMMITTEE REPORTS - None

11. SCHEDULED ORAL COMMUNICATION - None

12. ITEMS REFERRED BY COUNCIL
Councilmember Sakakihara reported on his attendance of a meeting of the Housing Authority of County of Alameda.

Vice Mayor Singh reported on his attendance of the League of California Cities meeting held in Pittsburg and a backpack giveaway at Centro de Servicios.

Councilmember Wang reported on his attendance of meetings of the Waste Management Authority and League of California Cities.

Mayor Dutra-Vernaci reported on her attendance of meetings of the Alameda CTC and Metropolitan Transportation Commission.

13. GOOD OF THE ORDER
Councilmember Patiño reported on the following:
 attendance of National Night Out
 Council Foreign Relations webinar
 being interviewed on the radio program Lifeline with Craig Roberts regarding cannabis
 attendance of Tiburcio Vasquez employee appreciation event  meeting with Rachel Richman, Director of Special Projects from Assemblymember Liz Ortega’s office
City Council/RSA Agenda 105 Tuesday, September 12, 2023  funeral services for Planning Commissioner Ed Mack Agbuya to be held on August 9 and 10.

Councilmember Sakakihara reported on his attendance of the St. Anne Festival and National Night Out.

Vice Mayor Singh reported on his attendance of the St. Anne Festival and National Night Out.

Councilmember Wang reported on his attendance of the Eagle Claw Cup Martial Arts Invitational Tournament, St. Anne Festival, National Night Out, and a backpack giveaway at Centro de Servicios.

Mayor Dutra-Vernaci reported on her presentation before the San Joaquin Regional Rail Commission, regarding ACE Train in Union City.

Mayor Dutra-Vernaci announced the meeting of August 22 was canceled for summer recess. The next meeting will occur on September 12, with Vice Mayor Singh chairing in her absence due to a planned vacation.

14. CLOSED SESSION - None

15. ADJOURNMENT
Mayor Dutra-Vernaci adjourned the meeting at 8:07 p.m.

Respectfully submitted,
Anna M. Brown, CMC
City Clerk
City Council/RSA Agenda 106 Tuesday, September 12, 2023

MINUTES

CITY OF UNION CITY

CITY COUNCIL

SPECIAL MEETING
Monday, August 21, 2023
5:00 PM
Council Chamber
34009 Alvarado Niles Road Union City, CA 94587

1. CALL TO ORDER Mayor Dutra-Vernaci called the meeting to order at 5:00 p.m.

1.a. Roll Call Present: Councilmembers Patiño, Sakakihara, Wang, Vice Mayor Singh, Mayor Dutra-Vernaci

Absent: None

2. ORAL COMMUNICATIONS - None

3. CONSENT CALENDAR

3.a. Resolution Approving The Mayor’s Appointment Of Two Councilmembers To An Ad Hoc Subcommittee To Evaluate And Provide Recommendations On The Placement Of Potential Revenue Measures On A 2024 Election Ballot Mayor Dutra-Vernaci pulled Item 3.a. and explained that Vice Mayor Singh had determined that his busy schedule prevented him from being able to serve on the ad hoc committee.

It was moved by Mayor Dutra-Vernaci and seconded by Councilmember Sakakihara to appoint Mayor Dutra-Vernaci and Councilmember Wang to an ad hoc subcommittee to evaluate and provide recommendations on the placement of potential revenue measures on a 2024 election ballot.

Following the motion, Councilmember Patiño stated his preference was for Councilmember Sakakihara to serve.

Mayor Dutra-Vernaci stated Councilmember Sakakihara declined due to his busy schedule and wanting to spend more time with his newborn. Mayor Dutra-Vernaci noted that Councilmember Wang stated he was willing to serve City Council/RSA Agenda 107 Tuesday, September 12, 2023 if Councilmember Sakakihara could not. Mayor Dutra-Vernaci stated Councilmember Wang’s selection was also to provide him with an opportunity to do a deeper dive into the City’s finances.

Councilmember Wang provided a statement clarifying his personal opposition to taxes, but that he understood that his role as an ad hoc subcommittee member was to receive and analyze community input and data, and provide an informed recommendation on the potential placement of a measure on a 2024 election ballot. He provided this statement to make clear that his service as a subcommittee member did not change his personal stance on taxes.

Mayor Dutra-Vernaci restated the motion and the second. The motion failed by the following roll call vote:

AYES: Councilmember Sakakihara, Mayor Dutra-Vernaci
NOES: None
ABSTAIN: Councilmembers Patiño and Wang, Vice Mayor Singh ABSENT: None
Vice Mayor Singh restated that his busy schedule prevented him from serving on the ad hoc subcommittee, but he concurred with Councilmember Patiño that Councilmember Sakakihara should be appointed. Councilmember Sakakihara restated his reasons for being unable to accept the appointment.

Councilmember Patiño sought clarification on the anticipated schedule of meetings.

City Manager Malloy could not provide exact specifications, but estimated meetings may occur at least once per month, up until a decision is made on potential placement of a measure on a 2024 election ballot.

Mayor Dutra-Vernaci asked Councilmember Wang if he will reconsider his abstention since Councilmember Sakakihara is unable to accept the appointment. Councilmember Wang stated he will accept the appointment.

It was moved by Councilmember Wang and seconded by Mayor DutraVernaci to reconsider the motion to appoint Mayor Dutra-Vernaci and Councilmember Wang to an ad hoc subcommittee to evaluate and provide recommendations on the placement of potential revenue measures on a 2024 election ballot. The motion was approved by the following roll call vote:

AYES: Councilmember Sakakihara, Wang, Mayor Dutra-Vernaci NOES: None
ABSTAIN: Councilmembers Patiño, Vice Mayor Singh
ABSENT: None
It was moved by Mayor Dutra-Vernaci and seconded by Councilmember Sakakihara to adopt Resolution No. 6195-23 appointing Mayor DutraVernaci and Councilmember Wang to an ad hoc subcommittee to evaluate and provide recommendations on the placement of potential revenue City Council/RSA Agenda 108 Tuesday, September 12, 2023 measures on a 2024 election ballot. The motion was carried by the following roll call vote:

AYES: Councilmember Sakakihara, Wang, Mayor Dutra-Vernaci NOES: None
ABSTAIN: Councilmembers Patiño, Vice Mayor Singh
ABSENT: None

4. ADJOURNMENT
Mayor Dutra-Vernaci adjourned the meeting at 5:13 p.m.

Respectfully submitted,
Anna M. Brown, CMC
City Clerk
City Council/RSA Agenda 109 Tuesday, September 12, 2023 Agenda Item
DATE: 9/12/2023
TO: HONORABLE MAYOR AND CITY COUNCIL
FROM: TRAVIS SOUZA, POLICE CAPTAIN
SUBJECT: ADOPT A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO

EXECUTE THE CERTIFICATIONS AND ASSURANCES DOCUMENT

REQUIRED FOR THE CITY TO RECEIVE A GRANT AWARD UNDER THE FY 2023 EDWARD J. BYRNE MEMORIAL JUSTICE ASSISTANCE GRANT, IN THE AMOUNT OF $20,923.00, FOR FISCAL YEAR 2023-2024, AND AMENDING THE FISCAL YEAR 2023-2024 POLICE GRANTS FUND
BUDGET
For the past 18 years, the Union City Police Department (UCPD) has received Edward J. Byrne Memorial Justice Assistance Grant (JAG) funds through the Alameda County consortium. In order to receive the award for FY 2023, the JAG application needs to be placed on the City Council agenda for Council consideration and to provide an opportunity for members of the public to comment on the application.

STRATEGIC PLAN ALIGNMENT
Goal D: Environmental Sustainability and Infrastructure Item 9: Create and implement a plan to maintain and upgrade the City’s buildings.

BACKGROUND
The Edward J. Byrne Memorial Justice Assistance Grant Program allows state and local governments to support a broad range of activities to prevent and control crime, to improve the criminal justice system and to enhance public safety. The Federal Department of Justice, Bureau of Justice Assistance (BJA) has released the FY 2023 application. The UCPD will be receiving a net grant allocation of $18,830.70 ($20,923.00 less a $2,092.30 (10%) administrative fee). The UCPD intends to use these JAG funds to purchase surveillance security cameras to enhance security for the UCPD facility.

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DISCUSSION
The federal government’s consolidation in FY 2005 of the Byrne Memorial Grants and Local Law Enforcement Block Grants (LLEBG) to create the Edward J. Byrne Memorial Justice Assistance Grant (JAG) Local Program impacted Union City and the qualifying cities in Alameda County by streamlining these justice grants into one source. The Bureau of Justice Assistance (BJA) developed joint application groups, consolidating certain cities and counties. Union City is part of a joint application group paired with Alameda County and the qualifying cities of Alameda, Berkeley, Emeryville, Fremont, Hayward, Livermore, Oakland and San Leandro. The BJA has indicated that only one application can be submitted from the group and the application must represent all eligible members. Therefore, Union City must apply for JAG funds through this consortium.

Chief Rinetti joined with the Sheriff of Alameda County and the Police Chiefs of the other qualified Alameda County cities, as well as the District Attorney of Alameda County, to make a decision regarding the allocation of the FY 2023 JAG funds and to select a lead agency. A unanimous decision was made for the Alameda County Sheriff’s Office to once again be the designated lead agency to apply for the JAG funding on behalf of the County of Alameda and the nine qualified Alameda County cities.

FISCAL IMPACT
The FY 2023 JAG grant funding was not included in FY 2023-2024 Police Grants Fund budget and, therefore, if the City Council accepts this grant, the FY 2023-2024 Police Grants Fund budget will need to be amended as indicated below.

RECOMMENDATION
It is recommended that the City Counciladopt a resolution:

1. Authorizing the City Manager to execute the FY 2023 JAG “Certifications and Assurances by the Chief Executive of the Applicant Government;” and

2. Accepting the FY 2023 JAG funding from the Federal Department of Justice, Bureau of Justice Assistance, in the amount of $20,923.00; and

3. Amending the FY 2023-2024 Police Grants Fund budget by increasing the revenue projection in Account Number 2190-21147-44011 (Police Grants Fund – FY 2023 JAG – Justice Assistance Grants) by $20,923.00; and

4. Amending the FY 2023-2024 Police Grants Fund budget by appropriating $2,092.30 to Account Number 2190-2104-21147-54220 (Police Grants Fund – Police Patrol – FY 2023 JAG – Taxes, Licenses & Fees) and $18,830.70 to Account Number 2190-2104-21147-57130 (Police Grants Fund – Police Patrol – FY 2023 JAG – Other Equipment); and

5. Authorizing the City Manager, or her designee, to execute any and all documents necessary, in a form approved by the City Attorney, to accept the grant and to take any other such action as is necessary to carry out the purpose and intent of this resolution.

City Council/RSA Agenda 111 Tuesday, September 12, 2023 Prepared by:

TRAVIS SOUZA, POLICE CAPTAIN
Submitted by:

JARED RINETTI, CHIEF OF POLICE
ATTACHMENTS:

Description Type
2023 JAGGrant Resolution Resolution
2023 JAGGrant ProgramNarrative Attachment
City Council/RSA Agenda 112 Tuesday, September 12, 2023 RESOLUTION NO. ____-23

A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF UNION CITY

AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO EXECUTE THE

CERTIFICATIONS AND ASSURANCES DOCUMENT REQUIRED FOR THE CITY TO RECEIVE A GRANT AWARD UNDER THE FY 2023 EDWARD J.

BYRNE MEMORIAL JUSTICE ASSISTANCE GRANT, IN THE AMOUNT OF $20,923.00, FOR FISCAL YEAR 2023-2024, AND AMENDING THE FISCAL YEAR 2023-2024 POLICE GRANTS FUND BUDGET
WHEREAS, for the past 18 years, the Union City Police Department (UCPD) has received Edward J. Byrne Memorial Justice Assistance Grant (JAG) funds through the Alameda County consortium; and
WHEREAS, in order to receive the award for FY 2023, the JAG application needs to be placed on the City Council agenda for Council consideration and to provide an opportunity for members of the public to comment on the application; and
WHEREAS, at the September 12, 2023, City Council meeting, the City Council considered the FY 2023 JAG application and provided an opportunity for members of the public to comment on the application; and
WHEREAS, the federal government’s consolidation in FY 2005 of the Byrne Memorial Grants and Local Law Enforcement Block Grants (LLEBG) to create the Edward J. Byrne Memorial Justice Assistance Grant (JAG) Local Program impacted Union City and the qualifying cities in Alameda County by streamlining these justice grants into one source; and WHEREAS, the Bureau of Justice Assistance (BJA) developed joint application groups, consolidating certain cities and counties. Union City is part of a joint application group paired with Alameda County and the qualifying cities of Alameda, Berkeley, Emeryville, Fremont, Hayward, Livermore, Oakland and San Leandro; and
WHEREAS, the BJA has indicated that only one application can be submitted from the group and the application must represent all eligible members. Therefore, Union City must apply for JAG funds through this consortium; and
WHEREAS, Chief Rinetti joined with the Sheriff of Alameda County and the Police Chiefs of the other qualified Alameda County cities, as well as the District Attorney of Alameda County, to make a decision regarding the allocation of the FY 2023 JAG funds and to select a lead agency; and
WHEREAS, a unanimous decision was made for the Alameda County Sheriff’s Office to once again be the designated lead agency to apply for the JAG funding on behalf of the County of Alameda and the nine qualified Alameda County cities; and City Council/RSA Agenda 113 Tuesday, September 12, 2023 WHEREAS, the Edward J. Byrne Memorial Justice Assistance Grant Program allows state and local governments to support a broad range of activities to prevent and control crime, to improve the criminal justice system and to enhance public safety; and WHEREAS, the Federal Department of Justice, Bureau of Justice Assistance (BJA) has released the FY 2023 application; and
WHEREAS, the UCPD will be receiving a net grant allocation of $18,830.70 ($20,923.00 less a $2,092.30 (10%) administrative fee); and
WHEREAS, the UCPD intends to use these JAG funds to purchase surveillance security cameras to enhance security for the UCPD facility; and
WHEREAS, the City Council desires to accept this grant allocation.

NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the City Council of the City of Union City hereby authorizes the City Manager to execute the FY 2023 JAG “Certifications and Assurances by the Chief Executive of the Applicant Government;” and BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the City Council of the City of Union City hereby accepts the FY 2023 JAG funding from the Federal Department of Justice, Bureau of Justice Assistance, in the amount of $20,923.00; and
BE IF FURTHER RESOLVED that the City Council of the City of Union City hereby amends the FY 2023-2024 Police Grants Fund budget by increasing the revenue projection in Account Number 2190-21147-44011 (Police Grants Fund – FY 2023 JAG – Justice Assistance Grants) by $20,923.00; and

BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the City Council of the City of Union City hereby amends the FY 2023-2024 Police Grants Fund budget by appropriating $2,092.30 to Account Number 2190-2104-21147-54220 (Police Grants Fund – Police Patrol – FY 2023 JAG – Taxes, Licenses & Fees) and $18,830.70 to Account Number 2190-2104-21147-57130 (Police Grants Fund – Police Patrol – FY 2023 JAG – Other Equipment); and BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the City Council of the City of Union City hereby authorizes the City Manager, or her designee, to execute any and all documents necessary, in a form approved by the City Attorney, to accept the grant and to take any other such other action as is necessary to carry out the purpose and intent of this resolution.

PASSED, APPROVED, AND ADOPTED by the City Council of the City of Union City at a regular meeting held on the 12
th day of September 2023, by the following vote:

AYES:

NOES:

ABSTAIN:

ABSENT:

City Council/RSA Agenda 114 Tuesday, September 12, 2023 JUSTICE ASSISTANCE GRANT (JAG) LOCAL 2023

PROGRAM NARRATIVE FOR ALAMEDA COUNTY AND NINE CITIES

WITHIN ALAMEDA COUNTY, CALIFORNIA
The federal government’s consolidation in FY2005 of the Byrne Memorial Grants and Local Law Enforcement Block Grants (LLEBG) to create the Edward J. Byrne Memorial Justice Assistance Grant (JAG) Local Program impacted Alameda County and the qualifying cities in Alameda County by streamlining these justice grants into one source. The Bureau of Justice Assistance (BJA) has developed joint application groups, consolidating certain cities and counties. Alameda County is part of a joint application group, paired with the Alameda County cities of Alameda, Berkeley, Emeryville, Fremont, Hayward, Livermore, Oakland, San Leandro, and Union City. The BJA has indicated only one application can be submitted from our group and the application must represent all eligible members. We must apply for the Byrne JAG Local Program as a consortium.

The Sheriff of Alameda County joined with all the Police Chiefs of every Alameda County city and the District Attorney of Alameda County in a decision to allocate the 2023 Byrne JAG Local appropriation and to designate the choice of a lead agency. The unanimous decision was made for the Alameda County Sheriff’s Office to once again be the lead designated agency to apply for the JAG Program grants on behalf of the eligible nine Alameda County cities and the County of Alameda. There is a full description later in this Program Narrative of the equitable division of available funds to all the respective agencies.

The Sheriff’s Office staff has developed an advance proposal following the federal FY2023 Byrne JAG Local allocation to move forward with a grant application that will allow all eligible members to receive their designated share of the JAG award.

To summarize our JAG Program, it divides the BJA funding for our agencies into two categories, the state allocation and the local allocation. The State of California has already notified Alameda County that the State’s allocation will be distributed in the same proportional manner as FY2022. Our consortium has estimated the local allocation for Alameda County Sheriff’s Office at $55,145 and designated its budgeted use for the partial salary and partial fringe benefits for a crime prevention-oriented position who could possibly manage the Deputy Sheriffs’ Activities League (DSAL) and assist in the launching and management of the Sheriff’s Office Street Outreach Project. Our county and nine county cities qualify for a Local BJA total allocation of $746,889 in FY2023 Byrne JAG Local funds. All members of our group have described proposed program activities for the fouryear grant period in one or more of the following areas: law enforcement programs; prosecution and court programs; prevention and education programs; corrections and community corrections programs; drug treatment programs; and planning, evaluation, and technology improvement programs. Detailed descriptions of each member’s planned JAG Program activities are noted in the Budget Narrative.

We all appreciate some of the unique features of this award such as: a four-year funding span, and no matching funds required. The timeline to apply for this grant, however, is very tight. The application must be submitted to the BJA by the August 31, 2023, deadline. Our Program Narrative outlines the various steps we properly took to qualify for the timely award of funds according to the BJA requirements.

Our Program proposal includes an addendum to our Alameda County Narcotics Task Force Memorandum of Understanding (MOU). All eligible members have obtained the signatures of their respective highest-ranking authorities to the MOU declaring their acceptance of the City Council/RSA Agenda 115 Tuesday, September 12, 2023 joint JAG application and the terms therein. This addendum to our MOU will reside under the purview of the Executive Policy Committee of the Alameda County Narcotics Task Force and will indicate who will apply for and receive the funding, when and how the funding will be distributed to each eligible member, how much funding will be used to administer the grant, and each participant’s obligation under U.S. Title 28 CFR Part 66 – The Uniform Administrative Requirements for Grant and Cooperative Agreements to State, Local Governments, and Judicial Administration. We succeeded in our common goal to reach an agreement on the addendum to our MOU promptly and presented it to our respective chief executive officers for signatures, as required by the BJA.

The following chart outlines the equity share proposal unanimously agreed to:

FY2023 Byrne JAG Local Grant Allocation
AGENCY Grant
Allocation
Less: 10%
Admin
Fee
Total Allocation
City of Alameda
Alameda Police Department $14,839.00 $1,483.90 $13,355.10 City of Berkeley
Berkeley Police Department $47,931.00 $4,793.10 $43,137.90 City of Emeryville
Emeryville Police Department $12,197.00 $1,219.70 $10,977.30 City of Fremont
Fremont Police Department $36,038.00 $3,603.80 $32,434.20 City of Hayward
Hayward Police Department $48,152.00 $4,815.20 $43,336.80 City of Livermore
Livermore Police Department $14,949.00 $1,494.90 $13,454.10 City of Oakland
Oakland Police Department $458,474.00 $45,847.40 $412,626.60 City of San Leandro
San Leandro Police Department $38,241.00 $3,824.10 $34,316.90 City of Union City
Union City Police Department $20,923.00 $2,092.30 $18,830.70 Sub Total $691,744.00 $69,174.40 $622,569.60
County of Alameda
Alameda County Sheriff's Office $55,145.00 .

Total Grant $746,889.00
City Council/RSA Agenda 116 Tuesday, September 12, 2023

ALAMEDA COUNTY
The United States Department of Justice Office of Juvenile Justice and Delinquency Program (OJJDP) Best Practices guide concludes serious street crime problems, including the sale and use of dangerous drugs, most often emerge as a consequence of system failures or community dysfunction. Communities within the unincorporated areas of Alameda County are experiencing the consequences of this dysfunction. On average, residents of these communities are among the least healthy in Alameda County. They have few affordable recreational, physical fitness and/or enrichment opportunities for their children, and local jobs are scarce.

The OJJDP best practices guide outlines a five-pronged crime reduction program that includes Primary Prevention, Secondary Prevention, Intervention, Suppression and ReEntry. This request for funds is to facilitate a crime prevention-oriented position in the Alameda County Sheriff’s Office. The crime prevention-oriented position could oversee the implementation and continuation of programs related to Primary Prevention, Secondary Prevention, and Intervention. The crime prevention-oriented position could assist in launching and managing the Sheriff’s Office Street Outreach Project, and managing the Deputy Sheriffs’ Activities League, a community-based organization associated with the Sheriff’s Office. The crime prevention-oriented position coordinates an integrated crime prevention strategy that emphasizes community partnerships and includes components of mental health, youth enrichment, enforcement, and restorative justice.

The Deputy Sheriffs’ Activities League (DSAL) was created in 2005 through IRS section 501c3 with the goal of providing enrichment programs at schools in the unincorporated areas of Alameda County and to promote a more positive relationship between law enforcement officers and local youth. All DSAL programs are provided to participants free of charge.

Nearly 6,900 children and adults will participate in DSAL programs in 2023.

The crime prevention-oriented position expands the Sheriff’s Office and DSAL community partnerships, oversee DSAL recreational/enrichment programs, coordinate scheduling for Parent Project and Marriage and Family Therapist gang-prevention workshops and resource forums, expand the DSAL youth leadership group and develop youth job training and employment opportunities. The crime prevention-oriented position also could oversee staff, youth interns and AmeriCorps volunteers and is responsible for all related administrative functions. The crime prevention-oriented position could allow the Sheriff’s Office and DSAL to continue to expand the community program offerings enhanced by the opening of the $14 million state-of-the-art Alameda County-Ashland Youth Center in the spring of 2013.

The focus of the crime prevention-oriented position’s efforts could continue to be on the most underserved unincorporated communities of Alameda County, and in address underlying community factors that have led to high rates of poor health, youth drug abuse, crime, and gang involvement in the area. According to reports from the area’s primary school district, San Lorenzo Unified, a median of 55 percent of pupils were enrolled in Limited English Proficiency (LEP) programming. A median of 46.15 percent of elementary pupils qualify for the free/reduced lunch program due to low household income, providing strong evidence of socioeconomic stress and reduced opportunity within the student body.

According to California Fitness Testing, a higher percentage of students within the San Lorenzo Unified School District are reporting body composition outside the healthy fitness City Council/RSA Agenda 117 Tuesday, September 12, 2023 zone compared to overall Alameda County. By ninth grade, 39 percent of San Lorenzo unified students report body composition outside the healthy zone compared to a 29 percent countywide. According to Alameda County Health Department records, the diabetes death rate in the unincorporated communities of Ashland and Cherryland is 1.5 times the county average. There are 199.1 deaths per 100,000 annually from coronary heart disease in Cherryland and 148.0 in Ashland, compared to the annual county rate of 146.7 per 100,000.

The life expectancy at birth in Ashland-Cherryland is 78.8 years, compared to 79.9 years countywide. The overall mortality rate is 1,043.5 per 100,000 in Cherryland and 735.6 per 100,000 in Ashland, compared to 702.9 per 100,000 across the county.

According to a survey conducted by the DSAL youth group Furthering Youth Inspiration (FYI) of more than 500 youth in the Ashland-Cherryland communities, 74 percent said they spend their after-school time just hanging out with friends. Survey respondents noted that even where schools do offer after-school programming, only 37 percent of respondents participated. When the youth were asked what would encourage them to participate in programs after school, they indicated they wanted more FREE programs (schools generally charge a fee for sports involvement) to be offered locally, and they wanted to be able to get involved in new and fun activities with their friends. Many respondents stated they find many programs being offered at their schools do not interest them or there is often a fee to participate. Additionally, many of the older youth are seeking employment to assist their families with basic needs such as rent, food and personal items.

Lack of access to jobs, sports, recreation and personal growth opportunities limits the number of constructive choices open to the area’s children, which in turn contributes to escalating rates of crime, gang involvement and drug use, which further exacerbates the poor health outcomes.

According to recent U.S. Census data, of the 123,290 residents in the urban unincorporated communities of Alameda County, 16,798 are youth between the ages of 10 and 19 representing 13.6 percent of the total population. Forty percent of the households had incomes below $30,000. Per capita income is $17,652, or 19 percent below the county average. The largest ethnic group among residents is Latino (35 percent), followed by White (31 percent), African American (16 percent) and Asian/ Pacific Islander (13 percent). Fortythree percent speak a language other than English at home, indicating recent immigration status. Many adults work multiple low wage, no-benefit jobs to support their families.

According to a preliminary Alameda County Public Health Department report using data from 2018-2022, Ashland/Cherryland continues to have one of the highest teen birth rates in Alameda County (51 per 1,000 live births) and an overall infant mortality rate 70 percent higher than the countywide average. Of the county’s 22,000-plus re-entering adult and juvenile ex-offenders, the Sheriff’s Department estimates that at least 8,000 live in or within three miles of Ashland/Cherryland.

All youth living in Ashland attend school in the San Lorenzo Unified School District, which has been hit hard by budget cuts and grapples with multiple low-performing schools and high rates of suspension and expulsion. Youth who live in Cherryland primarily attend schools in the Hayward Unified School District, which has many of the same issues. There are few after-school programs in these two communities, particularly in the middle and high schools.

The programs that do exist have severe difficulty with retaining youth after school hours.

There are no teen centers or teen-centered businesses.

A 2021 survey of nearly 200 Eden Area youth revealed 61 percent of youth say they don't City Council/RSA Agenda 118 Tuesday, September 12, 2023 feel their community is safe, 40 percent don't feel valued by adults, and the majority see gangs, drugs, and alcohol as the leading causes of violence amongst youth. The most common types of violence youth report seeing are fighting, vandalism, robberies and gang violence. The youth stated that violence most often occurs between the afternoon and night and that teenagers are typically the perpetrators and the victims. The survey data also shows that youth see a need for more after school activities, conflict-resolution opportunities and more youth jobs as methods for decreasing the violence, crime and teenage pregnancy.

The crime prevention-oriented position could also address the many health and public safety needs within these communities by meeting the following goals during the grant period:

1. Continue to increase the number of participants in Alameda County Sheriff’s Office/DSAL recreation and enrichment programs from 6,900 to 7,200, while continuing to develop the local adult volunteer base from its current 110 to 150.

2. Expand the number of youth and adults employed through DSAL recreation and urban farming operations from 80 to 90.

3. Successfully launch and maintain the Sheriff’s Office Street Outreach program to provide wrap-around services to at least 25 of the area’s most entrenched gang members in FY 2023.

4. Ensure that a minimum of four 13-week Parent Project training sessions is offered and that 75 local parents receive training through the nationally recognized program

5. Increase the number of youth who participate in Sheriff’s Office/DSAL Youth Leadership Group activities to 7,000 or more.

6. Build the DSAL mentor program that serves a minimum of 50 of the area’s most atrisk children The Alameda County Sheriff’s Office Finance Unit (Grants) will monitor and report on this FY2023 Byrne JAG Local Grant utilizing grant administrative monies used to support the crime prevention-oriented position. Thank you!
City Council/RSA Agenda 119 Tuesday, September 12, 2023 Agenda Item
DATE: 9/12/2023
TO: HONORABLE MAYOR AND CITY COUNCIL
FROM: JARED RINETTI, CHIEF OF POLICE
SUBJECT: ADOPT A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO

ENTER INTO A SINGLE SOURCE SUBSCRIPTION AGREEMENT WITH
PEREGRINE TECHNOLOGIES, INC., IN THE AMOUNT OF $44,950 PER

YEAR FOR FIVE YEARS, FOR A TOTAL CONTRACT AMOUNT OF
$224,750, FOR DATAANALYSIS AND VISUALIZATION SOFTWARE
Staff recommends that the City Council adopt a resolution authorizing the City Manager to enter into a single source software subscription agreement with Peregrine Technologies, Inc., in the amount of $44,950 per year for five years, for a totalcontract amount of $224,750, for data analysis and visualization software.

STRATEGIC PLAN ALIGNMENT
Goal C.: Institute forward-thinking, business, land use development, housing, social services, and public safety strategies that promote community growth and innovation.

Strategy 13: Align public safety services with community needs based on a data driven decision-making approach (i.e., emergency medical services, restoration of terminated police programs, etc.)

BACKGROUND
After learning of partnering agencies’ successes, the Police Department tested and evaluated the Peregrine data sharing and analysis platform. The evaluation determined that by acquiring this platform, the Police Department could greatly expand its current ability to efficiently analyze crime data, share intelligence, inform Police leadership, and efficiently deploy police resources. One of the primary uses of the Peregrine software system will be to support the Flock automated vehicle license plate reader cameras that were authorized by the City Council on May 23, 2023.

DISCUSSION
City Council/RSA Agenda 120 Tuesday, September 12, 2023 In a general picture of recent crime trends over the past five years in Union City, 2022 was the highest year in the number of homicides, robberies, burglaries, thefts, stolen vehicles, and arsons. Although there were some decreases in the reports of some crimes that coincided with the COVID-19 pandemic, the incidents in 2022 were higher than the years before and during the pandemic. To reverse this trend, the Police Department implemented various focused approaches in several areas such as deterrence, enforcement, investigations, and research in new technologies to aid in crime prevention, response, investigation, and case clearance.

To respond to a citywide and regional increase in homicides and assaults with firearms, the Police Department began a targeted operations plan involving the deployment of additional resources based on crime data and analytics. This initiative required extensive planning and research, which was hindered at times by the Police Department’s ability to analyze data and information rapidly and accurately. The Police Department regularly generates a large volume of data, but the value of that data is not fully leveraged when key factors and connections are not identified quickly enough to dynamically respond to deter, prevent, investigate, and/or clear crimes. Peregrine is a database search engine that will help the Police Department effectively and efficiently search large volumes of information, including the data collected by the new Flock automated vehicle license plate reader cameras. Peregrine is essential to fully maximizing the effectiveness of these cameras.

Peregrin would also be used by the Police Department access various repositories of information associated to calls for service and investigations. Although these systems contain data that is usefuland aid the Police Department’s mission, the Police Department has a limited capability to make connections within and between the varied databases. Further, advancements in technology have greatly expanded the ability to conduct data analysis and maximize the efficiency and efficacy of police investigations, enforcement strategies, and deployment of resources.

Peregrine Technologies is a unique analysis platform that would provide the Police Department with a greatly enhanced capability to analyze and connect data in real-time with significantly less work required of employees. Such an increase in capability would allow officers and staff more time to work more efficiently with better information. Examples include being able to pinpoint “hotspots” where crimes are occurring, determine connections and relationships between different criminal investigations, alerts for changes and emerging issues, and statisticalanalysis of trends based on dynamic parameters.

In addition, neighboring agencies also use Peregrine so it would be possible for the City to enter into agreements with those agencies that would allow the Police Department to leverage the same analysis and connections among databases. In a recent project, the Police Department found that nearly half of the criminal offenders involved in violent crimes lived outside of Union City. By collaborating quickly and efficiently with partnering agencies, the Police Department can expand its ability to identify key individuals to prevent, respond to, investigate, and clear cases

FISCAL IMPACT
The total cost of the Peregrine five-year subscription agreement is $224,750, which consists of annual payments in the amount of $44,950 each. Funding for Peregrine has been allocated in the approved biennial budget for Fiscal Year 2023-2024 and Fiscal Year 2024-2025 (Account Number 1110-1701-17001-54111).

As such, years 3-5 of the five-year contract will require allocation of funding to the same account in the following two biennial budgets.

RECOMMENDATION
City Council/RSA Agenda 121 Tuesday, September 12, 2023 Staff recommends that the City Council adopt a resolution authorizing the City Manager to enter into a single source subscription agreement with Peregrine Technologies, Inc., in the amount of $44,950 per year for five years, for a totalcontract amount of $224,750, for data analysis and visualization software.

Prepared by:

Michael L. Mahaney, Police Lieutenant
Submitted by:

Joan Malloy, City Manager
ATTACHMENTS:

Description Type
Resolution - Peregrine Resolution
City Council/RSA Agenda 122 Tuesday, September 12, 2023 RESOLUTION NO. XXXX-23

A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF UNION CITY

AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO ENTER INTO A SINGLE SOURCE SUBSCRIPTION AGREEMENT WITH PEREGRINE TECHNOLOGIES, INC., IN THE AMOUNT OF $44,950 PER YEAR FOR FIVE YEARS, FOR A TOTAL CONTRACT AMOUNT OF $224,750, FOR DATA ANALYSIS AND VISUALIZATION SOFTWARE WHEREAS, efforts of the Police Department have been hindered by antiquated systems that cannot quickly analyze and produce actionable information in furtherance of deterring, preventing, investigating, and clearing crimes; and
WHEREAS, existing crime analysis processes and systems do not allow for efficient generation and analysis of crime statistics for each District Commander within the District Policing structure, which hinders the ability of District Commanders to respond to localized crime trends and other needs of the community; and
WHEREAS, the Police Department tested and evaluated the Peregrine data sharing and analysis platform; and
WHEREAS, the results of the evaluation determined that the Police Department could greatly expand its current ability to efficiently analyze crime data, share intelligence, inform Police leadership, and efficiently deploy police resources; and WHEREAS, partnering police agencies have increased their ability to efficiently analyze and share information and intelligence by using Peregrine.

NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the City Council of the City of Union City hereby authorizes the City Manager to enter into a single source subscription agreement with Peregrine Technologies, Inc for data analysis and visualization software; and BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the City Council of the City of Union City hereby authorizes the commitment of $224,750, in annual payments of $44,950, Account Number 1110- 1701-17001-54111, to be included in the biennial operating budget.

PASSED, APPROVED, AND ADOPTED by the City Council of the City of Union City at a regular meeting held on the 12th day of September 2023, by the following vote:

AYES:

NOES:

ABSENT:

ABSTAIN:

City Council/RSA Agenda 123 Tuesday, September 12, 2023 Resolution No. XXXX-23

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APPROVED:

CAROL DUTRA-VERNACI
Mayor
ATTESTED: APPROVED AS TO FORM:
_________________________ ___________________________
ANNA M. BROWN KRISTOPHER J. KOKOTAYLO
City Clerk City Attorney
City Council/RSA Agenda 124 Tuesday, September 12, 2023 Agenda Item
DATE: 9/12/2023
TO: HONORABLE MAYOR AND CITY COUNCIL
FROM: JOAN MALLOY, CITY MANAGER
SUBJECT: ADOPT A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO

EXECUTE THE CONSULTING SERVICES AGREEMENT WITH TOWNSEND PUBLIC AFFAIRS, INC., IN THE AMOUNT OF $96,000 FOR LEGISLATIVE

ADVOCACYAND GRANT FUNDING SERVICES
Staff recommends that the City Council adopt a resolution authorizing the City Manager to execute a consulting services agreement with Townsend Public Affairs, Inc. in the amount of $96,000 for legislative advocacy and grant funding services.

STRATEGIC PLAN ALIGNMENT
The contract with a legislative advocacy consultant is with the intent of bringing additional funding to the City Council's priorities identified in the Strategic Plan, including:

Goal A. Foster fiscal health through disciplined long-term planning, cost control, heightened efficiency, increased revenue, and cost recovery.

Goal B. Producing high-quality services to the community through a commitment to local government best practices and employee development, support and retention.

Goal C. Institute forward-thinking business, land use development, housing, social services, and public safety strategies that promote community growth and innovation.

Goal D. Create a healthy, sustainable community and maintain and improve the City’s infrastructure.

Goal E. Build strong connections with community partners, residents, and employees.

City Council/RSA Agenda 125 Tuesday, September 12, 2023

BACKGROUND
As part of the biennial budget process for FY 2023-2024 and FY 2024-2025, the City Council included funds to engage an advocacy consultant to support staff with state and federaladvocacy services and grant funding services. Staff engaged two advocacy consultants for Requests for Qualifications/Proposal, Townsend Public Affairs, Inc. and Simon and Company, Inc. Both provide advocacy services in Alameda County to various agencies. Simon and Company, Inc. targets federal advocacy while Townsend Public Affairs, Inc. provides advocacy at the state and federal level. Townsend also provides grant funding services, including identifying, researching, community outreach, and grant application development and submittal.

DISCUSSION
Staff engaged two advocacy consultants that are used by other agencies within Alameda County:

Townsend Public Affairs, Inc. (Townsend) and Simon and Company, Inc. (Simon). Simon focuses on federal advocacy, while Townsend provides advocacy services at the state and federal levels. Additionally, Townsend supports grant funding research and monitoring, as well as grant application development and submittal. Simon’s cost of services is lower at $2,500 per month ($30,000 annually), but the focus of services is solely on federal advocacy. Townsend costs for service are $8,000 per month ($96,000 annually), but the services provide are more comprehensive.

Staff recommends that the City engage Townsend as the scope of services would provide a more comprehensive reach and perhaps more fiscal benefit to support the City’s priorities and the Capital Improvement Projects (CIP) Plan.

FISCAL IMPACT
There is no fiscal impact to the General Fund. The advocacy consultant contract was budgeted in the adopted Biennial Budget for FY 2023-2024, Account Number 1110-1101-11001-54110, City Council Professional/Consulting Services.

RECOMMENDATION
Staff recommends that the City Council adopt a resolution authorizing the City Manager to execute a consulting services agreement with Townsend Public Affairs, Inc. in the amount of $96,000 for legislative advocacy and grant funding services.

Prepared by:

Joan Malloy, City Manager
Submitted by:

Joan Malloy, City Manager
ATTACHMENTS:

City Council/RSA Agenda 126 Tuesday, September 12, 2023 Description Type
Resolution - Townsend PublicAffairs, Inc. Resolution
Exhibit A - Townsend Scope of Services Exhibit
City Council/RSA Agenda 127 Tuesday, September 12, 2023 RESOLUTION NO. XXXX-23

RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF UNION CITY

AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO EXECUTE THE CONSULTING
SERVICES AGREEMENT WITH TOWNSEND PUBLIC AFFAIRS, INC., IN THE AMOUNT OF $96,000, FOR LEGISLATIVE ADVOCACY AND GRANT

FUNDING RESEARCH SERVICES
WHEREAS, the City Council included funding in the FY 2023-2024 and FY 2024-2025 Biennial Operating Budget for an advocacy consultant (lobbyist); and WHEREAS, staff engaged two advocacy consultants for Requests for Qualifications/Proposal that are active in Alameda County: Townsend Public Affairs, Inc. and Simon and Company, Inc.; and
WHEREAS, the scope of services provided by Townsend Public Affairs, Inc. was a more comprehensive approach, providing advocacy services at the state and federal levels as well as support for grant funding research, monitoring, preparation of grant applications and submittal, as attached in Exhibit A, while Simon and Company, Inc. focused on federal advocacy only; and WHEREAS, funding for the Consulting Services Agreement with Townsend Public Affairs, Inc., in the amount of $96,000, was included in the Fiscal Year 2023-2024 General Fund Budget in Account Number 1110-1101-11001-54110.

NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the City Council of the City of Union City hereby authorizes the City Manager to execute the Consulting Services Agreement with Townsend Public Affairs, Inc., in the amount of $96,000, for legislative advocacy and grant funding research services.

PASSED, APPROVED, AND ADOPTED by the City Council of the City of Union City at a regular meeting held on the 12th day of September 2023, by the following vote:

AYES:

NOES:

ABSENT:

ABSTAIN:

APPROVED:

CAROL DUTRA-VERNACI
Mayor
City Council/RSA Agenda 128 Tuesday, September 12, 2023 Resolution No. XXXX-23

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ATTESTED: APPROVED AS TO FORM:
_________________________ ___________________________
ANNA M. BROWN KRISTOPHER J. KOKOTAYLO
City Clerk City Attorney
City Council/RSA Agenda 129 Tuesday, September 12, 2023 Proposal for Legislative Advocacy and Grant Funding Services | City of Union City Page 1

TABLE OF CONTENTS
Proposal for
Legislative Advocacy
and Grant Funding Services
May 19, 2023
City Council/RSA Agenda 130 Tuesday, September 12, 2023 Proposal for Legislative Advocacy and Grant Funding Services | City of Union City Page 2 May 19, 2023
Joan Malloy, City Manager
City of Union City
34009 Alvarado-Niles Road
Union City, CA 94587
Dear Ms. Malloy:

Thank you for the opportunity for Townsend Public Affairs, Inc. (“TPA”) to submit our proposal for Legislative Advocacy and Grant Funding Services to the City of Union City (“City”).

Since its inception in 1998, TPA has earned the reputation as Champions for Better Communities by providing the experience, resources, and relationships expected from a premier legislative advocacy and grant writing firm while also giving clients the unique brand of customer service they deserve: personal attention, maximum accessibility, and passion for their mission.

Our strategic approach to advocacy and funding is tailored to meet the individual needs of each client by leveraging the breadth and depth of our team as well as our vast network of relationships with key stakeholders and decision makers.

Utilizing this method on behalf of our clients, TPA has shepherded over 100 legislative and regulatory proposals into law, and secured over $2.7 billion in grants from state, federal, and local government agencies as well as nonprofit foundations and private companies.

Thank you again for your interest in our firm and your consideration of this proposal. Please contact us if you have any questions or need additional information. We would be honored to serve the City of Union City.

Yours truly,
Christopher Townsend
President
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FIRM OVERVIEW
TPA is a state and federal legislative advocacy and grant writing firm that provides lobbying and funding services to public agencies and nonprofit organizations throughout California. • Founder/Owner/President: Christopher Townsend
• Advocacy Success: Shepherded over 100 client-sponsored legislative proposals into law • Funding Success: Over $2.7 billion in state, federal, and local government grants as well as grants from nonprofit organizations and private companies • Longevity: 25 years (founded in 1998)
• Number of Employees: 19
• Number of Registered State and Federal Lobbyists and Grant Writers: 15 • Number of Offices: Five
o TPA State Capitol Office, Sacramento
o TPA Federal Office, Washington, DC
o TPA Northern California Office, Oakland
o TPA Central California Office, Fresno
o TPA Southern California Office, Newport Beach
• Types of Clients:
o City Governments
o County Governments
o Water and Sanitation Districts
o Transportation Districts
o K-12 School Districts
o Community College Districts
o Parks and Recreation Districts
o Fire Protection Districts
o Museums, Science Centers, and Cultural Facilities
• Areas of Specialization:
o Local Governance (Cities, Counties, Special Districts) o Transportation Policy and Infrastructure
o Water and Sanitation Policy and Infrastructure
o Education Policy and Infrastructure
o Housing and Economic Development
o Parks and Community Facilities (Recreational, Cultural, Historical) o Energy, Environment, and Natural Resources
o Public Safety
o Budget and Finance
• Ranking by Revenue Reported to the California Secretary of State:
o 6
th of 486 Firms Registered for 2021-22 Legislative Session o 99
th Percentile
• More California public agencies have retained TPA to represent them in Washington, DC than any other advocacy firm.

City Council/RSA Agenda 132 Tuesday, September 12, 2023 Proposal for Legislative Advocacy and Grant Funding Services | City of Union City Page 4

FIRM OVERVIEW

LEGISLATIVE ADVOCACY ACHIEVEMENTS
Policy Sector Issue Description
Local Governance
Local Control and Finance
• Public Facilities and Finance
• Public Employee Programs
• Contractual Assessment Programs
• Infrastructure Financing Opportunities
Public Employee Benefits
• PEPRA Compliance
• JPA Benefits
• Medical Benefits Vesting
Cannabis • Drafting Local and State Cannabis Regulations • Local Control
Transportation
Local Streets and Roads • State Highway Relinquishments • Local Venue Signage on State Highways
State Highway System • State Bond Funding for Highway Projects • Expansion of Toll Lanes/Toll Roads
Water and Sanitation
Water Quality
• Drinking Water Public Health Regulations
• Groundwater Pollution Liability
• Groundwater Management Plans
• Direct/Indirect Potable Reuse
Water Infrastructure
• State Bond Funding for Water Projects
• Local Reliability Projects
• Water Conservation Programs
Sanitation Infrastructure • Integrated Regional Watershed Projects • Advanced Water Treatment Facilities
Housing and
Community Development
Affordable Housing • Developing Funding for Affordable Housing • Expanding Affordable Housing Eligibility
Economic Development
• Capital Investment Incentive Program Expansion
• Enterprise Zone Program Regulations
• Military Base Re-Use Land Planning
Redevelopment
• Agency Dissolution Process
• Developing Post-RDA Funding Sources
• State Liability Reduction
Recreation and Natural
Resources
Park Facilities
• Joint-Use Projects with Schools Districts
• State Bond Funding for Local Park Projects
(Propositions 11, 68, and 84)
Greenhouse Gas Reduction • TOD Housing to Support Cap and Trade Objectives • Increase Transit Accessibility for Active Transportation Cultural and Historical
Resources Cultural Facilities • CA Cultural and Historical Endowment • CA Nature Education Facilities Program
Public Safety
Public Health
• Air Pollution Reduction Methods
• Treatment of the Remains of a Deceased
• Veteran Resources
Crime Reduction • Sex Trafficking Control
• Gun Control
Local Law Enforcement
• Increasing Local Police Presence/COPS
• Police Body Cameras
• Regional Public Safety Task Force Initiatives
Education
Community College Districts
• Veterans Resources
• Alternative Energy Job Training
• ADA Reform
K-12 School Districts • K-12 Safety Planning Programs
• Joint Use Projects with Civic Agencies
School Facilities
• Charter School Facilities Funding
• Community College Facilities Funding
• K-12 School District Facilities Funding

A DETAILED SCHEDULE OF OUR STATE, FEDERAL, AND LOCAL LEGISLATIVE

ADVOCACY ACHIEVEMENTS CAN BE PROVIDED UPON REQUEST
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FIRM OVERVIEW

EXAMPLES OF SUCCESSFUL STATE/FEDERAL EARMARKS
The following charts detail TPA’s success in securing state and federal earmarks over the past several years. For each award, TPA strategized with our clients to identify priority projects and transform them into budget requests. TPA then worked closely and diligently with state and federal legislators (and their staff), relevant committee members, and other key stakeholders to ensure our client projects were included in the final official budget.

FY 2022-23 STATE BUDGET EARMARKS
Client Name Project Amount Awarded
California Academy of
Sciences Thriving California Environmental Learning Plan $2,100,000 City of Agoura Hills Linear Park Project $6,000,000
City of Anaheim Boysen Park Rehabilitation $15,000,000
City of Berkeley Marina and Pier Projects $15,000,000
City of Buena Park Water System Improvements $5,000,000 City of Compton Artesia Boulevard Bridge Rehabilitation $12,000,000 City of Costa Mesa
Citywide Park Project $10,000,000
Ketchum Liboldt Park $1,200,000
Fairview Developmental Center $3,500,000
City of Del Mar Del Mar Bridge Replacement Project $2,200,000 City of Dinuba Fire Department Equipment and Training $2,000,000 City of Farmersville Fire Station Construction $7,000,000 City of Fremont
Teen Center Building Upgrades $8,000,000
Sabercat Bridge and Trail project open space
acquisition and planning $6,000,000
I-680 Sabercat Bridge Infrastructure $6,000,000
Housing Navigation Center $500,000
City of Fullerton Navigation Center Project $6,000,000
City of Gardena
Broadband Infrastructure $4,000,000
Revitalization of Gardena Boulevard $2,000,000
City of Hayward Scattered Site Housing Model to Create Cost-Effective Permanent Housing for unhoused individuals $5,400,000
City of Huntington Beach Mental Health Crisis Unit $1,500,000 City of Irvine
Sweet Shade Park $2,800,000
Mental Health Crisis Unit $1,500,000
City of La Habra Imperial/Coyote Creek Sinkhole $8,500,000 City of Laguna Beach Mental Health Crisis Unit $1,500,000 City of Merced Merced Regional Fire Training Center $3,000,000 City of Oakland Teachers Rooted in Oakland (TRiO) Program $5,000,000 City of Palo Alto
Replacement of Fire Station 4 $5,200,000
Newell Road Bridge Replacement $2,000,000
City of Parlier Parlier Police Station $2,500,000
City of Santa Clara Magical Bridge All-Inclusive Playground in Central Park $800,000 City of South San Francisco
Linden Park Project $3,200,000
County of San Mateo Union Community Alliance $1,500,000 City Council/RSA Agenda 134 Tuesday, September 12, 2023 Proposal for Legislative Advocacy and Grant Funding Services | City of Union City Page 6

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City of Tustin Centennial Park Rehab Project $4,800,000 Discovery Cube Los
Angeles Sustainability Park Project $5,000,000
Discovery Cube Orange
County Santiago Creek Sustainability Park $10,000,000
Imperial County Lithium Valley Specific Plan and PEIR $5,000,000 Land Conservancy of San
Luis Obispo County Camatta Ranch Preservation $2,500,000 North Orange County Public
Safety Task Force
Servicing the Public Safety Collaborative efforts within the cities of Anaheim, Brea, Buena Park, Fullerton, La
Habra, Stanton, and Placentia
$8,000,000
Oakland Museum of
California
Calli Americas Poster Collection Digitizing and
Cataloguing Project $250,000
Port of Hueneme eCrane - Electrical Crane Plug-In Infrastructure $5,000,000 Tri-Valley Cities Coalition Valley Link Rail Project (Environmental Study and Preliminary Engineering) $5,000,000
TOTAL FY 2022-23 STATE BUDGET EARMARKS: $200,950,000
FY 2021-22 STATE BUDGET EARMARKS
Client Name Project Amount Awarded
City of Costa Mesa Regional Fire and Rescue Facility Improvements $2,500,000 City of Del Mar Del Mar Fairgrounds Operating Shortfall $3,500,000 City of Emeryville Affordable Housing Site Remediation $2,500,000 City of Farmersville Fire Engine Acquisition $750,000
City of Fremont Mission Blvd Interchange Modernization Project $7,200,000 City of Fullerton
Hunt Library Restoration $2,750,000
Homelessness Recuperative Center $4,000,000
City of Half Moon Bay Carter Park Renovation Project $4,750,000 City of Hayward
Hayward Navigation Center $662,000
South Hayward Youth Family Center Project $1,000,000
City of Irvine Bommer Canyon Fire Prevention Efforts $1,000,000 City of Lafayette Safe Pathway for Children Trail $238,000 City of Modesto Infrastructure Improvements to County Islands $5,000,000 City of Oakland
Oakland Fund for Public Innovation for the
California Entrepreneurship Capital in the
Community Initiative
$8,000,000
Local Jurisdiction Assistance for Cannabis Equity
Program
$9,905,020
Oakland MACRO Project $10,000,000
Port of Oakland Freight and Passenger
Infrastructure Enhancements
$280,000,000
City of Pismo Beach Public Safety Communications Equipment $470,000 City of Reedley Olson/Kings River Sewer Main Replacement $2,800,000 City of San Leandro Memorial Park Rehabilitation Project $2,750,000 City of San Pablo Alternative Policing and Mental Health Program $2,000,000 City of Santa Ana Youth Facilities Improvements $4,000,000 City of South San Francisco Vehicle License Fee Adjustment $3,000,000 City Council/RSA Agenda 135 Tuesday, September 12, 2023 Proposal for Legislative Advocacy and Grant Funding Services | City of Union City Page 7

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City of Tracy Multi-Generational Recreation Center $5,000,000 City of Tustin New Emergency Backup Generator $1,500,000 Discovery Science
Foundation
Discovery Cube of Orange County Re-Opening
Operating Expenses
$2,040,000
Discovery Cube of Los Angeles Re-opening
Operating Expenses
$2,600,000
North Orange County Public
Safety Task Force
North Orange County Public Safety and
Homelessness Task Force Program Extension
$7,800,000
TOTAL FY 2021-22 STATE BUDGET EARMARKS $377,715,020
FY 2019-20 STATE BUDGET EARMARKS
Client Name Project Amount Awarded
City of Agoura Hills Stormwater Treatment Project $1,000,000 City of Avalon Underground Fuel Tank Removal and Replacement $500,000 City of Buena Park Historical Facilities Renovations $500,000 City of Costa Mesa Lions Community Park $1,000,000
City of Dinuba Water Well Replacement $1,000,000
City of Huntington Beach Multi-Use Blufftop Path $1,700,000 City of Laguna Beach Laguna Canyon Road Fuel Modification $1,000,000 City of Oakland Public Safety Projects $4,000,000
Bus Services $1,000,000
City of Selma Storm Drain, Storage, and Recharge $1,500,000 Discovery Cube of
Los Angeles Natural Resources Pavilion $5,000,000
Discovery Cube of
Orange County Property Acquisition/Parking Structure $10,000,0000 East Contra Costa Fire
Protection District
Equipment, Vehicles, and FacilitiesAcquisitions
and Improvements $500,000
North County Transit District Del Mar Bluffs Stabilization Project $6,130,000 Tri Valley Cities Coalition Dublin Sports Grounds All-Abilities Playground $1,400,000 TOTAL FY 2019-20 STATE BUDGET EARMARKS $36,230,000

CUMULATIVE TOTAL STATE BUDGET EARMARKS
FOR FY 2019-20, FY 2021-22, AND FY 2022-23:
$614,895,020
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FY 2023 FEDERAL APPROPRIATIONS EARMARKS
Client Project Amount Awarded
City of Avalon Pebbly Beach Road $2,000,000
Affordable Community
Living Veteran Housing Project $1,000,000
City of Berkeley Martin Luther King Junior Youth Services Center Renovation $750,000
City of Del Mar Shoreline Access Improvement Project $750,000 Discovery Cube Los
Angeles Community Pavilion and Gardens $2,000,000
Discovery Cube Orange
County Santiago Creek Festival Grounds Sustainability Park $2,000,000 City of Dinuba Well 21 $1,500,000
City of Emeryville Intergenerational Affordable Housing Project on San Pablo Avenue $500,000
City of Gardena Rosecrans Community Center $1,000,000
Guadalupe Union School
District Early Childhood Education Center $2,000,000
City of Half Moon Bay Highway 1/ Frenchman Creek Intersection and Bike/Ped Improvements $2,000,000
City of Hesperia Cedar Street $2,000,000
City of Lafayette School Street Safe Routes to Schools $3,100,000 Merced County Association
of Governments YARTS Fleet Replacement Project $3,680,000 City of Murrieta Keller Ave Interchange $2,600,000
North Orange County Public
Safety Collaborative Collaborative Funding $5,000,000
City of Oakland Coliseum Place Affordable Housing Project $750,000 City of Oakland Procedural Justice/Community Police Trust $646,000 City of Oakland Lincoln Center Resilience Hub $2,000,000 Orange County Housing
Finance Trust
Funding to Support Permanent Supportive and LowIncome Housing $3,000,000 City of Ontario Active Seniors on the Go $439,094
City of Pleasanton PFAS Treatment and Well Rehabilitation Project $2,000,000 City of Palmdale Ave. M Grade Separation Project $2,000,000 City of Palmdale Ave. M Grade Separation Project $1,500,000 City of Parlier Police Station Rehabilitation and Improvements $875,000 Rancho Santiago
Community College District
Workforce Development Pathways Targeting Dislocated
and At-Risk Populations $2,000,000
City of Santa Clara Fire Station Microgrid Project $500,000 City of Santa Clara Anna Drive Neighborhood Flood Protection Project $3,000,000 City of South El Monte Merced Avenue Greenway Project $3,000,000 Sunline Transit Agency Fueling Infrastructure Expansion $2,500,000 City of Tulare Water Delivery System $500,000
City of Tulare Emergency Homeless Shelter $1,500,000
Yorba Linda Water District Green Crest Lift Station $300,000 Yosemite Community
College District
Modesto Junior College Regional Fire Training Facility
Apparatuses and Props $2,000,000
TOTAL FY 2023 FEDERAL APPROPRIATIONS EARMARKS $60,390,094 City Council/RSA Agenda 137 Tuesday, September 12, 2023 Proposal for Legislative Advocacy and Grant Funding Services | City of Union City Page 9

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FY 2022 FEDERAL APPROPRIATIONS EARMAKRS
Client Name Project Amount Awarded
Amity Foundation Mother's Hub Residence $2,838,521
Cities of Anaheim, Brea, Buena
Park, Fullerton, Stanton,
Placentia
North Orange County Public Safety and
Homelessness Task Force $5,000,000
Cities of Dublin, Livermore, and
Pleasanton AXIS Mental Health Urgent Care $450,000
City of Agoura Hills Community Center $1,000,000
City of Beaumont Pennsylvania Avenue Widening $1,500,000 City of Berkeley African American Holistic Resource Center $1,000,000 City of Brea Tracks at Brea Extension $2,000,000
City of Chino Hills Open Space Fuel Reduction $565,000
City of El Monte MacLaren Community Park Project $1,500,000 City of Emeryville Contaminated Remediation for Housing $2,000,000 City of Hesperia Maple Avenue Street Improvements $2,000,000 City of Huntington Beach Sand Mitigation $15,500,000
Mobile Crisis Response Program $500,000
City of Murrieta Homeless Outreach Services Funding $500,000 City of Oakland
Mental Health Resilience Project $1,230,000
Mental Health Resilience Project $734,000
Broadway - Bus and Pedestrian Safety $2,000,000
Violence Prevention Project $200,000
City of Placentia Golden Avenue Bridge $2,200,000
City of San Ramon Iron Horse Trail Crow Canyon Road Iron Horse Trail Bicycle-Pedestrian Overcrossing $2,000,000
City of Santa Clara City of Santa Clara De La Cruz Blvd, Lick Mill Blvd, and Scott Blvd Bicycle Projects $2,725,000
City of Stanton Orangewood Parkette $850,000
Discovery Cube of
Orange County
Land Acquisition and Development for Sustainability
Festival $2,000,000
East Contra Costa Fire
Protection District Fire Station $1,500,000
Guadalupe Union School District LeRoy Park $1,700,000
North County Transit District Hydrogen Fuel Cell Electric Bus Station $1,717,836 Rancho Santiago Community
College District RSCCD Digital Access Consortium $2,000,000 Town of Danville
Danville Townwide Traffic Signal Modernization $1,000,000 Iron Horse Trail Bridge, Nature Park, and Pedestrian
Safety Project $350,000
Yorba Linda Water District Heli-Hydrant $500,000
TOTAL FY 2022 FEDERAL APPROPRIATIONS EARMARKS $59,060,357

TOTAL FEDERAL APPROPRIATIONS EARMARKS
FOR FY 2022 and FY 2023:
$119,390,451
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GRANT FUNDING ACHIEVEMENTS
This table provides an overview of our grant funding achievements on behalf of our clients from state, federal, and local government agencies as well as private and nonprofit grant programs.

These amounts represent grants secured through a competitive and/or legislative process and do NOT include any funds awarded to clients via formulas or related forms of funding entitlements.

Policy Sector State Funding Federal Funding All Sources Water and Sanitation $128.9 Million $12.9 Million $141.8 Million Transportation $619.2 Million $233.3 Million $852.5 Million Education $253.1 Million $49.9 Million $303.0 Million
Parks and Recreation $255.4 Million $30.1 Million $285.5 Million Cultural Resources $139.7 Million $14.2 Million $154.0 Million Housing and
Development $719.2 Million $26.7 Million $745.9 Million Public Safety $138.7 Million $79.0 Million $217.8 Million TOTAL $2.254 Billion $446.4 Million $2.7 Billion
A DETAILED 20-PAGE SCHEDULE OF OUR STATE, FEDERAL, AND LOCAL GRANT

FUNDING ACHIEVEMENTS CAN BE PROVIDED UPON REQUEST
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STATE GOVERNMENT RELATIONSHIPS
City’s State Legislative Delegation:
• Senator Aisha Wahab
• Assembly Member Liz Ortega
Governor’s Administration and Agency Leadership:
• Governor Gavin Newsom
▪ Executive Secretary Dana Williamson
▪ Senior Counselor Jason Elliott
• Lieutenant Governor Eleni Kounalakis
• State Treasurer Fiona Ma
• State Controller Malia Cohen
• Attorney General Rob Bonta
• Superintendent of Public Instruction Tony Thurmond
• Secretary Wade Crowfoot, Natural Resources Agency
• Secretary Toks Omishakin, California State Transportation Agency • Secretary Amelia Yana Garcia Gonzalez, California Environmental Protection Agency • Secretary Lourdes Castro Ramirez, Business, Consumer Services, and Housing Agency • Director Armando Quintero, Department of Parks and Recreation • Director Karla Nemeth, Department of Water Resources
• Director Joe Stephenshaw, Department of Finance
• Director Gustavo Velasquez, Department of Housing and Community Development State Legislative Leadership:
• Senate President Pro Tempore Toni Atkins
• Senate Majority Leader Mike McGuire
• Senate Republican Leader Brian Jones
• Assembly Speaker Anthony Rendon
• Assembly Speaker-Designee Robert Rivas
• Assembly Majority Leader Eloise Gomez Reyes
• Assembly Republican Leader James Gallagher
Key Legislative Committees:
• Senate Budget Committee
• Assembly Budget Committee
• Senate Governance and Finance Committee
• Assembly Local Government Committee
• Senate Housing Committee
• Assembly Housing and Community Development Committee
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FEDERAL GOVERNMENT RELATIONSHIPS:

City’s Federal Legislative Delegation
• Senator Dianne Feinstein
• Senator Alex Padilla
• Representative Eric Swalwell
President’s Administration and Federal
Agencies:
• White House Office of
Intergovernmental Affairs
▪ Julie Chavez Rodriguez,
Director of Intergovernmental
Affairs
▪ Evan Wessel, Associate
Director of Intergovernmental
Affairs
• Department of Agriculture
▪ Homer Wilkes, Under
Secretary Natural Resources
and Environment
▪ Carlos Suarez, California
State Conservationist
• Department of Commerce
▪ Michell Morton, Broadband
Program Specialist
• Department of Education
▪ Adam Honeysett, Managing
Director, State and Local
Engagement
• Department of Homeland Security
• Department of Energy
▪ Christian Bato, Regional
Intergovernmental and
External Affairs Specialist
• Department of Housing and Urban
Development
• Department of the Interior
• Department of Justice
▪ Shannon Long, COPS Office
• Department of Labor
• Department of Transportation
▪ Landon Bailey, Special
Assistant for Government
Affairs
▪ Charles Small, Deputy
Assistant Secretary for
Intergovernmental Affairs
▪ Will Rasky, Advisor for
Governmental Affairs
• Army Corps of Engineers
• Bureau of Reclamation
▪ Jack Simes, Area Manager,
Southern California Area
Office
• Federal Aviation Administration
▪ Faviola Garcia, Deputy
Regional Administrator
▪ Nathan Morrissey,
FAASTeam Ops
• Economic Development
Administration
• Environmental Protection Agency
▪ Jamie Piziali, Municipal
Ombudsman
• Fish and Wildlife Service
• National Marine Fisheries Service
• National Park Service
▪ Joy Beasley, Associate
Director, Cultural Resources,
Partnerships, and Science
▪ Meagan Brown, Certified
Local Government
Coordinator
Key Congressional Legislative
Committees:
• Senate Appropriations Committee
• Senate Commerce, Science, and
Transportation Committee
• Senate Environment and Public
Works Committee
• House Appropriations Committee
• House Transportation and
Infrastructure Committee

A DETAILED LIST OF OUR STATE, FEDERAL, AND LOCAL

RELATIONSHIPS CAN BE PROVIDED UPON REQUEST
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PROFESSIONALS
With a team of 15 registered state and federal legislative and funding advocates, TPA has the breadth and depth of experience AND the ability to deploy as many advocates as needed to maximize success for the City while minimizing the burden on City staff. TPA proposes a dedicated team of eight people to perform state and federal advocacy and grant funding services for the City.

Christopher Townsend
President
Role: Managing Principal/Senior Strategic Advisor
Niccolo De Luca
Vice President
Role: Legislative and Funding Advocate
Andres Ramirez
Senior Associate
Role: Project Manager/Legislative and Funding Advocate
Eric Thronson
Deputy Director
Role: Legislative and Funding Advocate
Alex Gibbs
Grants Manager
Role: Legislative and Funding Advocate
Ben Goldeen
Federal Advocacy Manager
Role: Legislative and Funding Advocate
Joseph Melo
Senior Associate
Role: Legislative and Funding Advocate
Sammi Maciel
Associate
Role: Legislative and Funding Advocate
Resumes for each member of the client service team can be found on the following pages.

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Christopher Townsend, President: Christopher founded TPA in 1998 and has 40 years of experience in public affairs, legislative advocacy, and grant writing. Christopher and TPA have represented over 315 clients, including 250 local public agencies, such as cities, counties, transportation agencies, water and sanitation districts, elementary and secondary school districts, community college districts, park and recreation districts, and other special districts, as well as nonprofit organizations.

Townsend Public Affairs, Inc.

President 1998-Present
Christopher provides leadership to a team of 15 advocates and grant writers while managing the development and implementation of strategies for the agendas of each client. His achievements include:
• Under Christopher’s leadership, TPA has become one of the most successful advocacy firms in California (and is continually recognized as a “top ten” firm registered with the California Secretary of State) while still providing the personalized attention and focus of a small boutique firm.
• Under Christopher’s leadership, TPA has shepherded over 100 legislative and regulatory proposals into law over a wide range of policy areas, including local governance, water and sanitation, transportation, housing and economic development, parks and natural resources, historical and cultural resources, elementary and secondary education, higher education, and public safety. The bipartisan capabilities of the firm are evidenced by legislative and funding successes over the tenure of several federal and state administrations, including: President Bill Clinton, George W. Bush, Barack Obama, Donald Trump, and Governors Pete Wilson, Gray Davis, Arnold Schwarzenegger, Jerry Brown, and Gavin Newsom.
• Christopher and his team have secured over $2.7 billion in local, regional, state, and federal government grants as well as private and nonprofit grants for a multitude of legacy projects in the policy sectors of water and sanitation, transportation, education, housing and economic development, parks and natural resources, historical and cultural resources, and public safety.
• Maintains close bi-partisan relationships with several members of the California Congressional delegation, including Senators Feinstein and Padilla, and Representatives Swalwell, Torres, Lowenthal, Porter, Levin, Correa, Lee, Napolitano, Garamendi, Carbajal, DeSaulnier, Sanchez, Lieu, Harder, Calvert, Garcia, Steel, and Kim. • Christopher and TPA have participated in the development and implementation of several California bond propositions for the statewide ballot to provide capital funding for major infrastructure projects, including water and sanitation, transportation, education, housing and economic development, parks and natural resources, and historical and cultural resources, including Propositions 1, 1B, 1C, 1D, 1E, 12, 13, 14, 40, 47, 50, 55, 68 and 84.

Most recently, Christopher worked closely with the State Legislature and the Governor’s office on the drafting of SB 5 (De Leon), which authorized a $4 billion park bond that was approved on the November 2018 statewide ballot as Proposition 68.

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• In 1999, Christopher was appointed by Assembly Speaker Antonio Villaraigosa to serve on the Speaker’s Commission on State and Local Government Finance. • In 1997, Christopher was appointed by Assembly Speaker Cruz Bustamante to serve on the California Film Commission.

PepsiCo/Taco Bell Corp., Irvine, CA
Senior Director, Government & Community Affairs 1992-1998 Christopher managed and directed government and media relations, crisis management, internal communications, and marketing publicity. Christopher also managed the political action committee for state and federal political races. Additionally, Christopher managed community relations initiatives, corporate philanthropy, and the Taco Bell Foundation.

Stein-Brief Group, Inc., Dana Point, CA
Vice President, Public Affairs 1982-1992
Christopher directed government, community, and media relations at the level, state, and federal levels, including the management of all political, civic, charitable, and cultural activities.

Christopher provided land-use planning and entitlement process analysis for domestic and international projects. Christopher also managed activities with numerous state and federal agencies to ensure compliance with all applicable laws and regulations governing land use.

Finally, Christopher created and directed a political action committee that supported various local, state, and federal candidates and ballot initiatives.

JFK School of Government, Harvard University, Cambridge, MA Master of Public Administration 1991
Claremont McKenna College, Claremont, CA
Bachelor of Arts, Political Science, Magna cum Laude, Political Science Honors Prize 1982 Coro Fellow
Southern California 1981
Harry S Truman Scholar
California 1980
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Niccolo De Luca, Vice President: Niccolo brings 25 years of legislative and public policy experience to TPA. Niccolo has expertise in the policy sectors of local governance, parks and recreation, public safety, natural resources, cultural resources, cannabis, and consumer affairs.

Townsend Public Affairs, Inc.

Vice President 2008-Present
Throughout his tenure at TPA, Niccolo has been responsible for dozens of legislative proposals that have been signed into law and secured millions in competitive grant funds for local public agency clients. In addition to his public policy expertise, Niccolo has widespread bi-partisan relationships with Members and staff of the State Legislature, Governor Newsom Administration, and relevant agencies. Some of Niccolo’s accomplishments include:
• Niccolo led the TPA efforts to secure $33.1 million in critically needed park funding for cities and nonprofits in the Bay Area, Central Valley, and Southern California. These efforts included working on the funding guidelines, drafting the applications, lobbying for the applications, and working hand in hand with the funding agency. Niccolo was the team lead and instrumental in the many victories of our clients. • Niccolo, in recognizing the need for additional tools to protect public and private infrastructure from natural disasters such as earthquakes, championed legislation to allow cities to create a special assessment district to provide low-cost earthquake retrofit loans in areas with vulnerable housing stock. In addition, Niccolo worked with the City of Oakland and the City of Los Angeles to create the first ever state loan program for seismic retrofits of multi-unit buildings.
• Niccolo was a major part of the coalition to help pass the state’s first ever medicinal cannabis regulatory framework legislation. A comprehensive, thorough approach to statewide medicinal cannabis guidelines has been needed for several years. Niccolo served as an instrumental member of the statewide coalition that supported the views of both local government and the industry. Niccolo actively drafted language and advocated with legislators and staff to ensure statewide regulations would be in the best interest of cities. Due to these efforts, Niccolo has been recognized as a policy expert on cannabis policy and has testified before numerous legislative committees on issues related to the statewide implementation of cannabis regulations.
• Niccolo assisted the City of Oakland in securing $2.2 million in State Budget earmarks in FY14 and FY16. Niccolo coordinated with the Oakland Mayor, State Legislature, Governor’s Office, and appropriate Administration officials to draft the language for inclusion into both budgets. Niccolo’s strategy and execution led to two significant financial wins for the City and their various public safety efforts. • Niccolo worked closely with the City of Oakland to secure four grants in the combined amount of $18.9 million from the Community Oriented Policing Services (COPS) Hiring Program. Niccolo developed the applications and shepherded them through the grant City Council/RSA Agenda 145 Tuesday, September 12, 2023 Proposal for Legislative Advocacy and Grant Funding Services | City of Union City Page 17

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process, including leveraging relationships with the US Department of Justice and COPS staff, which resulted in critical federal funding for the City to hire additional police officers. • Niccolo worked with the City of Emeryville to secure $600,000 in federal funding from the Pre-Disaster Mitigation Grant Program to finance the cost of seismic retrofitting of the City’s one and only emergency community gathering and housing facility. Niccolo worked closely with the City and Congresswoman Barbara Lee on the application as well as development and execution of an advocacy strategy, including the defeat of a hostile amendment that would have taken the grant away from Emeryville and reverted the funds back to FEMA.

City of Oakland
Deputy City Administrator 2004-2007
Niccolo was responsible for the daily operations and decision making for the two largest departments (public works and police department), overseeing a combined annual budget of $323 million. Niccolo also directly supervised four different divisions with 45 employees.

Niccolo provided direct organizational leadership to create a standard operating procedure for a multi-faceted crime reduction initiative, which was adopted by the City Council and resulted in crime reduction. Additionally, Niccolo expanded the number of organized neighborhood public safety gatherings for three consecutive years, with an average of nearly 100 percent annual increase. Furthermore, Niccolo served as lead administrative staff member for three City Council committee, providing expertise and support to the Mayor and City Council in the formulation, interpretation, and application of public policy.

City of Oakland
Assistant Director, Public Works Agency 2001-2004
Niccolo was responsible for three divisions of the public works department (including finance and human relations), five direct reports, and 40 staff members. Niccolo oversaw the financial operations of the entire public works department, including revenues and expenditures. Niccolo implemented procedures to reduce the number of worker’s compensation claims subsequently adopted for the entire City.

Niccolo also served as the spokesperson of the public works department and maintained all media relations. Niccolo built strong media relations and served as hearing officer for union grievances, ultimately helping to improve key relationships with affected unions.

City of Oakland
Assistant to Councilmember Richard Spees 1998-2001
Niccolo served as lead spokesperson for the Council Member within the district. Niccolo improved the overall district-wide public approval rating of the Council Member through grass roots marketing campaigns and new information dissemination strategies. Additionally, Niccolo led constituent services for the district, ensuring proper and efficient service delivery for 58,000 residents.

University of Oregon
Bachelor of Arts, American History 1997
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Andres Ramirez, Senior Associate: Andres brings an array of knowledge, experiences, and deep connections to TPA. His work focuses on policy analysis and the unique effects that bills have on clients, shepherding bills through the legislative process, securing substantive amendments on legislation that threatens his clients’ operations or priorities, and securing direct fiscal allocations through the State Budget and Federal Appropriations process. He works with both individual clients and coalition clients. Andres has significant state legislative experience in the policy sectors of energy and broadband, local governance, water, and cannabis. He also had state legislative experience in housing and transportation.

Townsend Public Affairs, Inc.

Senior Associate 2019-Present
Since joining TPA, Andres has worked in the California political arena to vigilantly track, analyze, craft strategic plans, and impact legislation and administrative regulations that will directly affect his clients.
• Andres provides expert analysis and feedback on a variety of policy issues for his clients.

He successfully advocates utilizing multiple touch points, which includes crafting letters and official correspondence to bring client concerns to the attention of decision makers in Sacramento and DC, constantly being present and vocal in the halls of the Capitol – whether in committee hearings or in Legislative meetings, and by utilizing his connections with key Legislators, Capitol Staff, State Agencies and Departments, and various other stakeholders.
• Andres enjoys leveraging his colleagues at TPA, all of whom bring diverse backgrounds and experiences. Utilizing a team approach to lobbying has proven successful in helping clients better navigate the complexities of the California/Washington DC political landscapes and their robust legislative and budget processes. Andres takes pride in the close relationships he maintains with his clients and ensures that he fully understands the intricacies of their unique perspectives and needs – enabling his clients to have successful outcomes in the political arena.
• Throughout his tenure at the firm, Andres has successfully secured over $59 million in direct State Budget allocations for his clients. He has worked closely with the Governor’s Administration, Senators, Assembly Members, Budget Committees, and other key stakeholders to deliver the capital needed for his clients’ priority projects. These budget funds have enabled the development of major bridge and road infrastructure, city facilities, critical housing and homelessness programs, police and fire station construction/repair, and more. He has also successfully secured tens of millions of dollars in direct Federal Appropriations allocations for his clients.
• Andres worked with the City of Fremont to secure $7.2 million for their i-680/Mission Boulevard Interchange Modernization Project. This allocation was critical to ensure traffic and pedestrian safety in one of the most dangerous overpasses in the East Bay Area. • Andres worked with the City of Farmersville to secure $7 million for the construction of a new fire station.

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• Andres worked with the Tri-Valley Cities Coalition to secure $5 million for the Valley Link Rail Project – environmental study and preliminary engineering. • Andres worked with the City of Oakland to secure $5 million for the Teacher’s Rooted in Oakland (TRiO) program, enabling educators to live within their district and providing critical cost of living stipends.
• In the Legislative arena, Andres was an instrumental part of championing legislative proposals which were signed by the Governor that increased county revenue in order to build out more efficient transportation infrastructure and reduce regional traffic. • Andres worked to secure critical amendments in AB 1737 (Holden), exempting cities from a number of onerous and costly requirements related to the operations of daycamps. His work to amend the bill ensured that municipally run or contracted camps could remain open and affordable.
• Andres was able to amend SB 379 (Wiener) by adding provisions that would remove liabilities on cities and counties when they utilize an online, automated platform for issuing permits and conducting inspections related to solar energy systems. • Andres has worked on successful election campaigns including for a California State Senate Majority Leader and has experience working in both Capitol and District Legislative offices. Through his past work, he has gained valuable legislative experience – discussing and explaining major California policy issues with stakeholders, developing and conducting policy projects, and working closely with Elected officials and policy consultants. Prior to joining TPA full time, Andres worked as an intern at the TPA State Capitol office in Sacramento, where he laid a solid framework for his career in government relations.

Andres is an Executive Board Member for the California Latino Capitol Association Foundation, where he serves as Lobbyist-Liaison. In this role, he serves as a linchpin to the Foundation, by maintaining close relations with other Lobbyists, Trade Organizations, Non-Profits, Private Companies, and Legislators. He also leads efforts to expand the organization’s reach by spearheading fundraising and networking.

University of California Los Angeles

Bachelor of Arts in Political Science 2019
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Eric Thronson, Deputy Director: Eric brings two decades of legislative and public policy experience to TPA. While developing and implementing legislative and funding strategies for public agency clients throughout California, Eric maintains deep relationships with key members and staff of the State Legislature, the Administration, and state agencies. Eric has broad expertise in transportation planning and infrastructure from his tenure with both Legislative Transportation Committees and the California Transportation Commission, but his expertise extends to other policy areas including housing and land use, the state budget, and local governance.

Townsend Public Affairs, Inc.

Deputy Director 2021-Present
At TPA, Eric serves a broad range of public agency clients throughout California. He advocates at the federal, state, regional, and local level for client projects and programs including the pursuit of grants and other funding opportunities. Eric’s network of relationships in Congress, the State Capitol and at the California Transportation Commission contributes to his success with clients.

He is adept at assisting clients in navigating complicated legislative and regulatory frameworks at the local, regional, state, and federal levels, and developing effective policy strategies and solutions for clients related to all aspects of transportation, housing, or infrastructure policy.

Since joining TPA, Eric has worked with clients to develop their funding proposals and secure competitive grant funding on projects. He has also worked to identify strategic funding resources that ensured his client’s visions were transformed into reality. Some of his work includes:
• Eric worked with the City of Fontana to develop, prepare, and execute a strategic plan to support the City’s FY22 RAISE grant application. This highly competitive federal grant opportunity administered by the U.S. Department of Transportation formed a key component of the City’s Complete Streets Upgrades. These upgrades include street, bike, sidewalk, and trail improvements, bringing numerous benefits and better quality of life for Fontana residents. The strategy entailed gathering support from key stakeholders in a way especially tailored to the current Administration’s priorities, thus maximizing the application’s chances of success. In addition to tailoring a message, TPA planned advocacy that leveraged the City’s strengths during the grant review process. The culmination of this process was the award of $15 million in federal RAISE funds for the City’s transportation infrastructure improvements. In the FY22 RAISE cycle, Fontana was one of only eight jurisdictions in the State of California to receive a RAISE grant. • Eric worked with California State Transit Agency staff to secure $23,600,000 in funding from the Transit and Intercity Rail Capital Program (TIRCP) for the Sacramento Regional Transit District. The proceeds from this grant will fund a fleet modernization project to purchase 8 new low-floor light rail vehicles to further expand low-floor light rail operations, resulting in faster train journeys, optimized boarding, increased safety, increased capacity, and expanded mobility options for the communities it serves. • Eric worked closely and successfully with Congressman Raul Ruiz to secure an FY 2022 federal appropriations earmark in the amount of $2.5 million for SunLine Transit Agency’s Fueling Station Expansion project, upgrading its 350-bar hydrogen public station to include 700-bar fueling capability for light and heavy-duty vehicles.

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• From strategy development to last minute meeting with Legislators, Eric successfully navigated a tax measure on lithium extraction through the state budget process on behalf of the Imperial County Board of Supervisors, securing two-thirds support in the Legislature and the Governor’s signature.
• Eric worked successfully with Senator Anna Caballero to secure $3 million in the FY 2022-23 state budget on behalf of the City of Merced for its Regional Fire Training Center, including building infrastructure, the buildout of shared classroom spaces, decontamination facilities, urban search and rescue props, an aircraft rescue firefighting prop, emergency vehicle operations courses, fire training props, and the completion of a recycled shipping container fire tower.
• In the FY 2022 lithium tax trailer bill, Eric worked with budget staff and Assembly Member Garcia to include $5 million for the development of a programmatic environmental impact report and community benefit plan in Imperial County.
• Eric assisted the City of El Monte with extending a transportation grant by leveraging his close relationships with the California Transportation Commission and saved the City over $400,000 that they otherwise would have had to backfill from its own General Fund.

Assembly Transportation Committee
Chief Consultant 2017-2020
As the Committee’s Chief Consultant, Eric directed and coordinated the Assembly’s agenda for all aspects of transportation policy. In addition, he developed and maintained relationships with key departments, stakeholders, and partners to implement the Assembly’s transportation direction, as well as managing committee staff by training and mentoring new committee consultants through the process of policy analysis.

California Transportation Commission
Deputy Director of Legislation and Finance 2015-2017
Eric coordinated the development of the Commission’s legislative platform and assisted the Commissioners in advising the Legislature and Administration in the implementation of statewide transportation policy. In addition, Eric drove Commission budget proposals through the administrative and legislative processes by identifying and analyzing transportation-related legislation.

Senate Transportation and Housing Committee
Principal Committee Consultant 2011-2015
Eric formed and developed legislative direction for statewide transportation policy, drafted and analyzed bills involving all aspects of transportation policy, and worked with state departments and other transportation partners to implement transportation-related legislation.

California Legislative Analyst’s Office
Fiscal and Policy Analyst, Transportation, Housing, and High-Speed Rail 2008-2011 LBJ School of Public Affairs, The University of Texas at Austin Master of Public Affairs 2008
Tulane University, New Orleans
B.A. in English, Minor in Classics 2000
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Alex Gibbs, Grants Manager: Alex brings 11 years of public policy and legislative advocacy experience to TPA. Alex has four years of experience working for the State Legislature analyzing researching, writing, and shepherding bills through the legislative process. Alex has also secured significant grant funding for clients throughout California. Alex has expertise in the policy sectors of parks and recreation, local governance, public safety, transportation, cap and trade, and labor relations.

Townsend Public Affairs, Inc.

Grants Manager 2014-Present
During his tenure at TPA, Alex has been responsible for securing millions in competitive grant funds at the private, state, and federal levels for local public agency clients. In addition to his expertise on parks and recreation, transportation, and public safety, Alex has a strong network of relationships with State Legislators and key staff, as well as various state departments and agencies. Some of his accomplishments include:
• Alex worked with the City of San Leandro staff to secure $4,540,922 in grant funding from the Building Forward Library Infrastructure Program administered by the California State Library to upgrade multiple libraries throughout the City. Alex tailored the grant application’s message and narrative, as well as worked with City Staff to create a project budget and timeline that would ensure competitiveness. Alex also utilized advocacy strategies that leveraged the City’s strengths during the grant review process to ensure project success.
• Alex worked closely with the City of Oakland staff to secure $10,801,183 in grant funding from the Clean CA Local Grant Program. Alex leveraged relationships with the California Department of Transportation and the City’s legislative delegation to successfully advocate for two funded projects. This funding helped the City of Oakland conduct the Courtland Creek Restoration Project, as well as the Oakland Mini Parks Beautification Project, both of which provided significant remediation and beautification of public resources for local residents.
• Alex led a team of Kern County staff through the application process to secure $6,515,000 in grant funding from the Prop 68 Statewide Parks Program (Round 4). This funded the South Kern Lamont Park Project which provided much needed renovations to an existing park in the community of Lamont, despite grant program guidelines which provided preferences for the construction of new parks.
• Alex collaborated with state Natural Resources Agency staff to secure a $3,086,000 Urban Greening Grant for the Desert Recreation District. This funded the construction of a new park and sports complex in unincorporated Riverside County. Alex then continued to work with the District on grant administration, ensuring the client was able to see the completion of their legacy project, that had been years in the making. • Alex worked jointly with the City of South San Francisco to secure a $868,000 grant from the Active Transportation Program (ATP). Alex leveraged relationships with the California Department of Transportation and coordinated among local business stakeholders and school officials to craft a competitive grant application to the statewide ATP. This funding City Council/RSA Agenda 151 Tuesday, September 12, 2023 Proposal for Legislative Advocacy and Grant Funding Services | City of Union City Page 23

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helped the City with their Linden and Spruce Avenue Traffic Calming Improvement Project to construct major traffic calming improvements to ensure bike and pedestrian safety at crucial intersections to residential and commercial neighborhoods. • Alex collaborated with state and federal Land and Water Conservation Fund staff to secure a $750,000 grant for the City of Imperial. This funded the construction of a 300 plus acre regional park and equestrian center. Alex then continued to work with the City on grant administration, ensuring the client was given the appropriate time to meet deadlines and retain their funding.
• Alex worked in concert with the City of South San Francisco to secure a $658,000 grant from the San Mateo County Transportation Authority’s Measure A Pedestrian and Bicycle Program. Alex leveraged relationships with stakeholders in the County to ensure that the City received the funding needed for their Sunshine Gardens Project, including major traffic-calming improvements on streets frequented by students walking and riding bicycles.
• Alex worked closely with City of Novato staff to secure a $220,500 grant from the Food Waste Recovery program at CalRecycle. This funded a local food waste recovery effort in Marin County that allowed the City of Novato to partner with local non-profits and ensure that good food, that otherwise would go to waste, reached food banks and vulnerable residents.
• Alex has developed broad expertise with respect to public safety policy and funding. In conjunction with local stakeholders, Alex has worked successfully on a variety of public safety issues that affect local public agencies in California, including the fight against the trafficking and exploitation of minors, as well as the protection of local control regarding the manufacturing of medicinal cannabis products.

California State Senate
Legislative Aide 2012-2014
Alex worked as a member of the Eighth Senate District’s legislative team representing San Francisco and San Mateo Counties. Alex’s primary responsibilities included monitoring, reviewing, and making recommendations on legislation passing through the Senator’s committee’s as well as bills of interest to the District. Alex annually carried a bill package through the legislative process and assisted with problem bills that required more support. Alex consistently had one of the highest numbers of bills signed into law of any senate staffer.

University of San Francisco, CA
Bachelor of Arts, Politics 2011
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Ben Goldeen, Federal Advocacy Manager: Ben brings 12 years of federal legislative, funding, and public policy experience. Ben has experience managing legislative activity, including bill analysis, research, and drafting particularly for federal funding opportunities. Ben has expertise in several policy sectors including water resources, healthcare, housing, environmental hazards, agriculture, foreign affairs, and resources for veterans.

Townsend Public Affairs, Inc.

Federal Advocacy Manager 2021-Present
Since joining TPA, Ben keeps clients informed of significant actions and pertinent developments in the federal government and strategizes on ways in which to influence and enact changes in Washington, DC that have concrete results for clients. Some of Ben’s accomplishments include:
• Through the FY 2023 federal appropriations process, Ben worked with the City of Palmdale to secure two federal earmarks totaling $3.5 million for the City’s transportation and infrastructure priorities. Ben helped develop and submit a compelling request and utilized strategic advocacy to ensure the City’s funding success. • Ben helped secure $439,094 in FY 2023 federal community project funding for the City of Ontario’s Active Seniors On the Go Program. The program will provide seniors access to recreational activities that foster health and well-being. • Ben’s nearly seven years working for members of California’s Congressional Delegation has led to an extensive network of relationships both on Capitol Hill and within federal agencies. His understanding of the regional and political dynamics of the California Congressional delegation and their interactions with other members of the House and Senate are important to successfully advocating for California-based clients. • Ben has first-hand knowledge of the current federal appropriations process, including community project funding requests. This process differs from the pre-2011 earmark process and an understanding of the need to balance transparency and politics to submit a competitive request is key. Ben has utilized his experience to successfully assist clients secure millions of dollars’ worth of earmarks.
• Ben has identified new and previously-underutilized federal grants for the benefit of TPA clients. He has leveraged his relationships with key grant officials at various federal agencies to ascertain their specific priorities and buzz words required for successful grant applications. Ben then leverages that information to help TPA federal clients develop and submit more competitive federal grant applications and then provide more effective tailored advocacy to secure funding awards.
• Ben leveraged his extensive policy knowledge and utilized key relationships in the President’s Administration and Congress to authorize over $40 million for TPA clients through the 2022 Water Resources Development Act (WRDA). The funding will help TPA clients invest in water resources and build more resilient communities. • Ben helped secure the authorization of $30 million for California Maritime Centers of Excellence through the 2022 National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA).

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US House of Representatives, Office of Rep. Jim Costa (CA-16) Legislative Director, Senior Policy Advisor, Legislative Assistant 2016-2021 As Legislative Director Ben developed and implemented a diverse legislative strategy ranging from transportation projects to health care, water resources, agriculture, nutrition and more. Ben updated and advised the Congressman on the latest happenings in Congress and the Administration in order to successfully advance priorities. Ben directly managed a portfolio of water resources, agriculture, trade, federal budgeting, and appropriations while overseeing the entire legislative program. Prior to serving as Legislative Director Ben served as Senior Policy Advisor and Legislative Assistant, demonstrating expertise in housing, veterans’ affairs, financial services, health care, foreign affairs, intelligence, defense, and labor issues.

Maryland State Senate, Prince George’s County Senate Delegation Legislative Director 2016
Ben managed the legislative priorities of the County’s Senate delegation, successfully steering to passage dozens of bills related to local matters.

US House of Representatives, Office of Rep. Dennis Cardoza (CA-18) Legislative and Press Assistant, Legislative Correspondent, Staff Assistant 2010-2013 Ben advised the Congressman on a diverse range of legislative issues. In addition Ben composed, documented, and tracked office correspondence, drafted memoranda, reports, and other informational documents for Representative Cardoza and senior staff that informed legislative positions. Ben coordinated with California government, local governments, community leaders, and industry experts to address constituent problems. Ben also received and documented messages, queries, and complaints from constituents, and categorized and assigned responses to constituent mail.

Boston College
Bachelor of Arts, Political Science and Latin American Studies 2010 University of Pennsylvania
Certificate in Community Development and Growth 2015
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Joseph Melo, Senior Associate: Joseph brings eight years of federal legislative, funding, and public policy experience. Joseph has extensive experience managing legislative and funding activity, including bill analysis, research, and drafting, particularly for federal funding opportunities. Joseph has expertise in several policy areas including energy and commerce, technology, education, housing, foreign affairs, and local government governance.

Townsend Public Affairs, Inc.

Senior Associate 2023-Present
As a Senior Associate, Joseph is skilled in leveraging his extensive policy knowledge and relationships at both the state and federal levels to advocate for TPA clients and ensure legislative and funding success. Some of Joseph’s experience includes:
• Joseph’s six years of experience working for two California Congressional Representatives has led to an extensive network of relationships both on Capitol Hill and within federal agencies. His understanding of the regional and political dynamics of the California Congressional delegation and their interactions with other members of the Senate and House are important to successfully advocating for California-based clients. • Joseph has extensive knowledge and understanding of the current federal appropriations process and has experience in successfully securing millions of dollars’ worth of earmarks for California projects. While serving as Policy Advisor to Congressman McNerney, Joseph assisted in securing $27 million in community project funding for 15 community projects in Contra Costa and San Joaquin counties, greatly benefiting local California communities.

Office of Congressman Jerry McNerney (CA-09)
Policy Advisor, Legislative Assistant, Legislative Correspondent, Intern 2019-2023 As Policy Advisor, Joseph led the Congressman’s legislative portfolio on issues under the jurisdiction of the Energy & Commerce Committee (Subcommittees on Energy, Communications & Technology, and Consumer Protection & Commerce) and the Science, Space & Technology Committee (Subcommittee on Energy). Additionally, he assisted in staffing, advising, and preparing the Congressman’s questions and talking points for committee hearings and markups.

Joseph co-led the Congressman’s appropriations process and initially helped to secure more than $27 million for fifteen community projects located in California’s Contra Costa County and San Joaquin County, as well as managed the Congressman’s caucus work as co-chair of the Artificial Intelligence Caucus and Wi-Fi Caucus. Prior to serving as the Congressman’s Policy Advisor, Joseph served as Legislative Assistant, Legislative Correspondent/Staff Assistant, and Intern, demonstrating expertise in a wide range of policy areas, including energy and commerce, technology, education, housing, foreign affairs, and local governance.

Save the Children Action Network
Public Policy and Advocacy Intern 2018
Joseph supported bipartisan federal, state, and local government relations efforts through research on elected officials, congressional candidates, and legislation. Wrote memorandum on education programs and policies. Additionally, he drafted policy documents advocating for specific legislation and institutions relating to early childhood education.

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Oracle Corporation
Enterprise Account Manager 2015-2017
While at Oracle, Joseph progressed from Business Development Consultant into Account Manager role in under two years. As Enterprise Account Manager, Joseph supported Fortune 100 companies and associated subsidiaries in initiating, developing, and closing sales cycles with Oracle’s cloud portfolio, as well as led meetings and managed relationships with Executive leadership.

Office of Congresswoman Nancy Pelosi (CA-12)
District Intern 2014
Joseph assisted in casework and advocated for constituents by calling, emailing, and helping draft letters to federal agencies. Additionally, he worked alongside congressional aides to research and complete policy-focused projects.

University of California, Berkeley
Bachelor of Arts, Political Science 2015
The Wilson Center
Foreign Policy Fellowship Program Certificate 2022
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Sammi Maciel, Associate: Sammi brings five years of federal legislative, funding, and public policy experience. Sammi has experience managing legislative activity, including bill analysis, research, and drafting particularly for federal funding opportunities. Sammi has expertise in several policy sectors including local governance, transportation, broadband, energy, and cultural resources.

Townsend Public Affairs, Inc.

Associate 2021-Present
Since joining TPA, Sammi keeps clients informed of significant actions and pertinent developments in the federal government and strategizes ways in which to influence and enact changes in Washington, DC that have concrete results for clients. Some of Sammi’s experience include:
• In FY 2023, Sammi worked with the City of Half Moon Bay to secure a $2 million earmark for the City’s Highway 1-Frenchman Creek Intersection and Bike/Pedestrian Improvement project. Sammi assisted in developing and submitting the project for consideration, as well as leveraged her extensive federal relationships to ensure success. • Sammi’s four years of experience working for two California Senators has led to an extensive network of relationships both on Capitol Hill and within federal agencies. Her understanding of the regional and political dynamics of the California Congressional delegation and their interactions with other members of the Senate and House are important to successfully advocating for California-based clients. • Sammi has first-hand knowledge of the current federal appropriations process, including community project funding requests. This process differs from the pre-2011 earmark process and an understanding of the need to balance transparency and politics to submit a competitive request is key. Sammi has utilized her experience to successfully assist clients secure millions of dollars’ worth of earmarks.
• Sammi has identified new and previously-underutilized federal grants for the benefit of TPA clients. She has leveraged her relationships with key grant officials at various federal agencies to ascertain their specific priorities and buzz words required for successful grant applications. Sammi then leverages that information to help TPA federal clients develop and submit more competitive federal grant applications and then provide more effective tailored advocacy to secure funding awards.

US Senate, Office of Senator Kamala Harris (CA)
Field Representative 2019-2021
Sammi represented a 30-county region on behalf of Senator Harris, attending events, hosting meetings, and facilitating outreach to constituents. She tracked key issues, facilitated rapid response, and built an extensive network of relationships with local elected officials and advocacy groups within her 30-county region. Additionally, Sammi drafted letters of support on behalf of her 30-county region addressed to numerous federal agencies, requesting funding for key projects in the region.

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US Senate, Office of Senator Dianne Feinstein (CA)
Legislative Intern Summer of 2017
As a legislative intern with Senator Dianne Feinstein’s office, Sammi researched and drafted memos for state field representatives regarding state legislature bills in the policy areas of transportation and water infrastructure, cannabis, and sanctuary cities.

Dominican University of California
Bachelor of Arts, Political Science 2017
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LEGISLATIVE ADVOCACY SCOPE OF SERVICES
TPA will utilize the following strategic and comprehensive approach to provide state and federal legislative advocacy services to the City:
• Conduct Detailed Orientation: TPA utilizes a comprehensive onboarding process that includes extensive meetings with various relevant members of City leadership and key City departments to help develop a strategic plan that is carefully tailored to satisfy the needs of the City, as well as designed for maximum success in the current political climate and funding environment.
• Develop Legislative Strategy: Utilizing the information gathered during the onboarding process, TPA will coordinate with the City to develop an official legislative platform and strategy that represents the City’s priorities in Sacramento and Washington, DC. This blueprint will be shared with key stakeholders in the State Legislature and Governor’s Administration as well as Congress and the Biden Administration.
• Implement the Legislative Strategy: TPA will advocate for the City’s legislative agenda utilizing the following methods:
o Build and Strengthen Relevant Relationships: TPA has cultivated a network of valuable relationships that will be leveraged to promote the City’s legislative agenda. o Leverage Relationships for Strategic Advocacy Plan: TPA will engage various techniques to leverage our network of key relationships on behalf of the City:
▪ Schedule meetings for the City to discuss relevant legislation ▪ Prepare all briefing materials and talking points for the City ▪ Brief legislative offices and stakeholders on the City’s legislative agenda ▪ Follow-up on meetings to ensure commitments and deliverables are being met o Coordinate Advocacy Trips: TPA will work with the City to coordinate advocacy trips to Sacramento and Washington, DC to meet with the City’s legislative delegation, as well as legislators that serve on committees relevant to the City’s agenda.

Furthermore, whenever possible, TPA will also schedule site visits by legislators to the City.
o Track Legislation: TPA will identify, analyze, and monitor all bill introductions and amendments relevant to the City’s legislative platform and assess their potential impact on the City.
o Craft Testimony and Position Letters: TPA will prepare and submit written and verbal testimony regarding legislation relevant to the City. TPA will also draft and deliver position letters to legislators and key officials on specific bill language. o Draft Bill Language: TPA will draft language and amendments for relevant legislation, as required to protect and promote the City’s agenda.
o State Budget Funding Opportunities: In an effort to maximize state funding, TPA will work with the City to identify projects and other funding priorities that may be suitable for funding through the State Budget. TPA will coordinate with the City to City Council/RSA Agenda 159 Tuesday, September 12, 2023 Proposal for Legislative Advocacy and Grant Funding Services | City of Union City Page 31

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develop supporting materials for the budget request. TPA will also work with members of the City’s state legislative delegation, along with the Assembly and Senate Budget Committees, to gain support for the inclusion of the City’s project in the final State Budget approved by the Legislature.
o Federal Earmark Opportunities: In an effort to maximize federal funding, TPA will work with the City to identify projects and other funding priorities that may be suitable for funding through the Federal Earmark process. TPA will coordinate with the City to develop supporting materials for the earmark request. TPA will also work with members of the City’s federal legislative delegation to gain support for the inclusion of the City’s project.
• Provide Progress Reports: TPA will confer regularly with the City on our activities. TPA will provide timely electronic reports on the status of all legislative activity, such as bill language, amendments, and committee analyses. In addition to written reports, TPA will be available to the City for conference calls, in-person briefings, and meetings. • Prepare and File Lobbying Disclosure Reports: TPA will prepare and file, on behalf of the City, all applicable state and federal lobbying disclosure reports.

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GRANT FUNDING SCOPE OF SERVICES
TPA will utilize the following strategic and comprehensive approach to provide grant funding services to the City:
• Craft Strategic Funding Plan: Utilizing the information gathered during the onboarding process, TPA will coordinate with the City to develop a proactive and comprehensive strategic funding plan that serves the needs of the City’s priorities. The plan will do more than simply identify City projects; it will outline and prioritize multiple funding options for each project and develop a specific plan of work tailored for each project. It will also identify key “strings attached” to help assess the cost/benefit ratio for each grant opportunity. • Identify, Research, and Monitor Grant Funding Opportunities: TPA will utilize list-serve subscription programs, funding workshops, agency canvassing, and other networking tactics to ensure every potential opportunity is identified and reviewed for relevance with the City’s projects. TPA will then share these opportunities with the City for further assessment and determination if a grant application is warranted. The City will also receive a grant matrix of funding programs that is updated regularly as new opportunities arise. • Community Outreach: TPA can assist the City with community outreach required for grant applications by ensuring the City is aware of specific requirements, help develop materials that capture all elements required by the grant and compile the data following the outreach to include in the application.
• Grant Application Development and Submittal: TPA will develop, draft, submit, and follow up on each City grant application through the following process:
o Establishment of Clear Accountabilities: TPA will coordinate with the City to ensure the assignment of responsibilities and tasks are made clear so that confusion and inefficiency are avoided, and the City is burdened as little as possible while TPA pursues a grant opportunity.
o Provide Overview of Full Application Requirements: For each grant application, TPA will provide the City with a detailed overview of the requirements for the grant program and corresponding application to ensure that the program is a strong fit for the City’s project. This will include:
▪ Application timeline
▪ Eligible project types
▪ Funding availability and award maximum and minimums
▪ List of application components, including proposal questions and any required attachments
o Assemble Project Background and Details: TPA will conduct a detailed informational interview with City staff most involved with each project in order to gain a full understanding of the project background and scope details necessary for developing the grant proposal and addressing all application questions. o Coordinate Technical Project Details: For technical application components such as site plans, detailed cost estimates, project timelines, engineering plans, and costCity Council/RSA Agenda 161 Tuesday, September 12, 2023 Proposal for Legislative Advocacy and Grant Funding Services | City of Union City Page 33

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benefit analyses, TPA will coordinate with City staff to compile all necessary attachments and ensure consistency across all elements of the application. o Draft Written Proposal: TPA will fully draft all narrative components of the application and, when applicable, will indicate where additional input or project detail from the City could be provided during the proposal review process.
o Incorporate Feedback to Finalize Proposal: Well ahead of the application deadline, TPA will provide the City with a full draft for review and feedback. TPA will incorporate any additional details or revisions provided during this process to finalize the grant application and will obtain City approval for the final version of the application prior to submission.
o Submit Completed Application: TPA will ensure that applications are submitted prior to the deadline, whether the submission is electronic or through hard copies, in accordance with submission instructions for each individual program. For hard copy submissions, TPA will print and package applications according to submission instructions and will ship applications through a reliable carrier service such as FedEx in order to provide the City with tracking and delivery confirmation for the application.

TPA will also obtain a receipt for proof of submission and provide the City with a final copy of all submitted application documents.
o Funding Advocacy: Throughout grant application process TPA will leverage relationships with relevant officials and program officers in various state and federal funding agencies to ensure that City grant applications are aligned with the goals of the specific grant program and that the applications are well-crafted and wellpositioned for funding. • Post-Grant Submittal Advocacy: TPA will frequently contact legislators and agency officials to follow up on the status of a grant application and promote its need and urgency. This will include drafting letters of support after grant submissions and distributing them to legislators for their consideration. In addition, TPA will work with legislators to reach out to individual granting agencies to provide background on City’s projects and convey their support for those projects.
• Post-Award Grant Administration and Compliance: TPA will also assist, as needed and where possible, with post-award administration and compliance for all grant applications submitted by TPA on behalf of the City. This assistance will include interacting with granting agencies on behalf of the City, providing support for the drafting and submission of required reports, evaluations, and other tasks related to the successful monitoring of and compliance with the program requirements.
• Comprehensive Follow-Up on Unsuccessful Applications: Despite all best efforts, some grant applications are not selected for funding. In those instances where grant applications are unsuccessful, TPA will work with the relevant state and federal funding agencies to set up in-person or telephone debriefing sessions to discuss the grant applications and how to best revise the grant applications for the next funding round to ensure success.

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• Provide Progress Reports: TPA will confer regularly with the City on our activities. TPA can provide electronic reports on the status of all funding activity, such current funding opportunities, current applications, submitted applications, and post-grant submittal advocacy. In addition to written reports, TPA will be available to the City for conference calls, in-person briefings, and meetings.

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FEE SCHEDULE

DESCRIPTION OF SERVICES / FEE DESCRIPTION OF SERVICES / FEE DESCRIPTION OF SERVICES / FEE DESCRIPTION OF SERVICES / FEE State Legislative Advocacy Services
$6,500 Per Month
Federal Legislative Advocacy Services
$5,000 Per Month
Grant Funding Services
$5,000 Per Month
Bundled State and Federal Advocacy
and Grant Services for the City
$8,000 Per Month
• Conduct Detailed Orientation • Conduct Detailed Orientation • Conduct Detailed Orientation • Conduct Detailed Orientation • Develop Legislative Strategy • Develop Legislative Strategy • Craft Strategic Funding Plan • Develop Legislative Strategy • Implement the Legislative
Strategy
• Implement the Legislative
Strategy
• Identify, Research, and
Monitor Grant Funding
Opportunities
• Implement the Legislative
Strategy
• Build and Strengthen Relevant
Relationships
• Build and Strengthen Relevant
Relationships
• Grant Application
Development and Submittal
• Build and Strengthen Relevant
Relationships
• Leverage Relationships for
Strategic Advocacy Plan
• Leverage Relationships for
Strategic Advocacy Plan
• Establishment of Clear
Accountabilities
• Leverage Relationships for
Strategic Advocacy Plan
• Coordinate Advocacy Trips • Coordinate Advocacy Trips • Provide Overview of Full Applications Requirements • Coordinate Advocacy Trips
• Track Legislation • Track Legislation • Assemble Project Background and Details • Track Legislation
• Craft Testimony and Position
Letters
• Craft Testimony and Position
Letters
• Coordinate Technical Project
Details
• Craft Testimony and Position
Letters
• Draft Bill Language • Draft Bill Language • Draft Written Proposal • Draft Bill Language • State Budget Funding
Opportunities • Federal Earmark Opportunities • Incorporate Feedback to Finalize Proposal • State Budget Funding
Opportunities
• Provide Progress Reports • Provide Progress Reports • Submit Completed Application • Federal Earmark Opportunities • Prepare and File Lobbying
Disclosure Reports
• Prepare and File Lobbying
Disclosure Reports • Funding Advocacy • Provide Progress Reports • Post-Grant Submittal
Advocacy
• Prepare and File Lobbying
Disclosure Reports
• Post-Award Grant
Administration and
Compliance
• Craft Strategic Funding Plan
• Comprehensive Follow-Up on
Unsuccessful Applications
• Identify, Research, and Monitor
Grant Funding Opportunities
• Provide Monthly Progress
Reports
• Grant Application Development
and Submittal
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FEE SCHEDULE
• Establishment of Clear
Accountabilities
• Provide Overview of Full
Applications Requirements
• Assemble Project Background
and Details
• Coordinate Technical Project
Details
• Draft Written Proposal
• Incorporate Feedback to
Finalize Proposal
• Submit Completed Application
• Funding Advocacy
• Post-Grant Submittal Advocacy
• Post-Award Grant
Administration and Compliance
where possible and as needed
• Comprehensive Follow-Up on
Unsuccessful Applications
*The monthly fee includes all reasonable business and travel expenses City Council/RSA Agenda 165 Tuesday, September 12, 2023 Agenda Item
DATE: 9/12/2023
TO: HONORABLE MAYOR AND CITY COUNCIL
FROM: JASON CASTLEBERRY, HUMAN RESOURCES DIRECTOR
SUBJECT: ADOPT A RESOLUTION APPROVING AN AMENDMENT TO THE

CLASSIFICATION AND COMPENSATION PLAN TO UPDATE THE CLASS

SPECIFICATIONS/JOB DESCRIPTION FOR THE CLASSIFICATION OF

ENGINEER I (CIVIL) AND TRANSIT COORDINATOR
Staff recommends that the City Council adopt a resolution to approve an amendment to the City’s Classification and Compensation Plan update the class specifications of Engineer I (Civil) and Transit Coordinator.

STRATEGIC PLAN ALIGNMENT
This program supports Goal B. Governance and Organization Effectiveness of the strategic plan in aligning critical city services with current staffing levels.

BACKGROUND
As part of a review of the Engineer I (Civil) and Transit Coordinator job duties and the needs of the City's Public Works Department relative to finding qualified candidates to conduct a successful recruitment, staff recommends minor modifications to the classification specifications/job descriptions.

DISCUSSION
The proposed classification specification includes slight modifications overall. The goal is to provide clarity on essential functions, qualifications and certifications during the next recruitment. The City has met and conferred with the Professional Employees Group (PEG) for Engineer I (Civil) and Service Employees International Union (SEIU) for Transit Coordinator, regarding the proposed revisions to the class specifications. No change to the current salary range is recommended at this time. The Public Works Department worked with the Human Resources Department to ensure the class specification is updated prior to future recruitments.

FISCAL IMPACT
City Council/RSA Agenda 166 Tuesday, September 12, 2023 There is no fiscal impact for the position specification changes being proposed.

RECOMMENDATION
Staff recommends that the City Council adopt the attached resolution to approve an amendment to the City’s Classification and Compensation Plan to update the class specifications/job descriptions of Engineer I (Civil) and Transit Coordinator.

Prepared by:

Jason Castleberry, Human Resources Director
Submitted by:

Jason Castleberry, Human Resources Director
ATTACHMENTS:

Description Type
Resolution - Engineer Iand Transit Coordinator Job Specifications 2023
Resolution
Engineer IJob Spec Revised 2023 Exhibit
Transit Coordinator Job Spec Revised 2023 Exhibit
City Council/RSA Agenda 167 Tuesday, September 12, 2023 RESOLUTION NO.

RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF

UNION CITY AMENDING THE CLASSIFICATION AND

COMPENSATION PLAN TO UPDATE THE CLASS

SPECIFICATION / JOB DESCRIPTION FOR THE

CLASSIFICATION OF ENGINEER I (CIVIL) AND

TRANSIT COORDINATOR
WHEREAS, the City has undertaken an inquiry and recommends that the City Council update the class specification for the position of Engineer I (Civil) and Transit Coordinator; and
WHEREAS, City staff have undertaken an analysis of necessary updates to the classification and compensation plan to update the class specification for the classification of Engineer I (Civil) and Transit Coordinator; and
WHEREAS, the City Council has identified in the Strategic Plan Goal B, Governance and Organization Effectiveness to align critical city services with current staffing levels by ensuring the accuracy and clarity for the Engineer I (Civil) and Transit Coordinator class specifications; and
WHEREAS, the City Manager or her designee has met and conferred in good faith with the representatives of all bargaining units related to the above matters.

NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the City Council of the City of Union City hereby approves the updated Engineer I (Civil) and Transit Coordinator class specifications, attached hereto and incorporated herein by reference, effective September 12, 2023.

BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the City Council hereby authorizes the City Manager to take such further actions as may be necessary to implement the proposed revisions to the class specification for the classification of Engineer I (Civil) and Transit Coordinator.

City Council/RSA Agenda 168 Tuesday, September 12, 2023 1 ENGINEER I (CIVIL)
Bargaining Unit: Professional Employee’s Group
FLSA Status: Non-Exempt
Class Code: 30150
Created/Updated:
10/1/2019
DEFINITION:

Under immediate supervision, the Engineer I (Civil) performs a variety of professional and technical engineering tasks related to preparation of plans, designs, and specifications for a wide variety of public works infrastructure projects such as streets, sidewalks, cost estimates and report for public works projects, the Clean Water Program and other related work as required.

CLASS CHARACTERISITICS:

Engineer I (Civil) is the entry-level class in the Civil Engineer series. Incumbents possess the applicable education and training required to perform civil engineering duties.

Incumbents perform standard and well-defined engineering tasks and work under immediate supervision in the performance of job duties. An incumbent may advance to a higher-level class after gaining experience and demonstrating proficiency that meets the qualifications of the higher-level class.

EXAMPLES OF DUTIES (illustrative only):
 Prepares plans, specifications, estimates, reports and administers contract documents for a variety of construction and maintenance projects.  Provides guidance on the Alameda County Clean Water Program by attending required meetings and prepares the Annual Clean Water reports.  Issues, monitors, and tracks all encroachment permits, transportation permits and certificates of liability insurance.
 Provides flood zone information to residents, based on FEMA maps and documents.
 Coordinates the operations & maintenance (O&M) requirements of completed projects with developers.
 Maintains records of all plans and contract documents.  Performs field work, including residential complaints and inquiries investigations, construction and maintenance project operations, and those associated with other Capital Improvement Projects (CIP).  Coordinates, monitors and oversees assigned activities with consultants, engineers, developers, contractors, other city departments and divisions, and outside agencies.
 Provides technical and professional engineering support and oversight services in design, construction and traffic engineering.
 Confers with representatives of internal and external agencies regarding facility and infrastructure development.

City Council/RSA Agenda 169 Tuesday, September 12, 2023 2  Provides information and assistance at public counter.

QUALIFICATIONS:

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:

Any combination of education, training, and experience that would likely provide the required knowledge, skills, and abilities is qualifying. A typical way to obtain the knowledge, skills and abilities would be:

A bachelor’s degree with major course work in Civil Engineering or a closely related Engineering field.

LICENSE AND CERTIFICATIONS:

Possession of a valid California Driver’s License with a satisfactory driving record.

Possession of an Engineering-in-Training Certificate issued by the State of California is highly desirable.

KNOWLEDGE AND ABILITIES:

Knowledge of:
 Principles and practices of civil engineering.
 Applicable laws and regulatory codes.
 Methods, materials, tools and equipment used in engineering construction.  Principles of algebra, geometry and trigonometry and their application to engineering.

Ability to:
 Prepare plans and specifications using programs including, but not limited to, AutoCAD, Excel, Word, GIS, Adobe, and photo editing software;  Communicate effectively, orally and in writing.
 Learn applicable City ordinances and regulatory codes policies and procedures applicable to engineering functions.
 Prepare clear, concise, complete reports on technical materials.  Make effective cost estimates and recommendations.
 Establish and maintain effective working relationships with other employees, contractors, and the public.

WORKING CONDITIONS, ADA AND OTHER REQUIREMENTS:

City Council/RSA Agenda 170 Tuesday, September 12, 2023 3 The City of Union City is an equal opportunity employer. The City of Union City will comply with its obligations under the law to provide equal employment opportunities to qualified individuals with disabilities.

Positions in this class typically require: sitting, stooping, kneeling, crouching, reaching, standing, walking, pushing, pulling, lifting, fingering, grasping, talking, hearing, seeing, and repetitive motions.

Sedentary Work: Exerting up to 10 pounds of force occasionally and/or a negligible amount of force frequently or constantly to lift, carry, push, pull or otherwise move objects. Sedentary work involves sitting most of the time. Jobs are sedentary if walking and standing are required only occasionally and all other sedentary criteria are met.

Incumbents generally work in a typical office environment with adequate light and temperature.

City Council/RSA Agenda 171 Tuesday, September 12, 2023 1 TRANSIT COORDINATOR
Bargaining Unit: Service Employees International Union Local 1021 FLSA Status: Non-Exempt
Class Code: 50517
Updated: 9/12/2023

DEFINITION
Under the direction of the Transit Manager, the Transit Coordinator organizes and coordinates one or more transit programs including, but not limited to, the paratransit certification program and human services transportation programs, and performs other related duties as required.

CLASS CHARACTERISTICS
This classification is characterized by the responsibility to perform program coordination in support of a variety of transit services provided through the Public Works Department - Transit Division. The incumbent acts as the primary community contact point for their program(s).

The Transit Coordinatoris distinguished from the Transit Assistant Planner by performing routine administrative duties and handling minor contracts. Whereas, the latter classification is responsible for providing support to assist in the development, administration and analysis of the City’s public transit programs EXAMPLES OF DUTIES (illustrative only)
 Coordinates elements of the Union City Paratransit program – assuming direct responsibility for determinations of eligibility.
 Creates requisitions and receives on purchase orders.  Oversees/Acts as the liaison for small individual contracts, or parts of the transit operations and maintenance contract.
 Assists in the development and administration of the annual program division/departmental budget.
 Assists with performing time or performance checks of in-service vehicles in the field.
 Enters data and monitors compliance.
 Performs routine, office administrative duties.
 Serves as the primary point of contact for the public.  Reviews, recommends, and designs, marketing material.  Serves as community information content creator and distributor; reviews and approves content requests to be posted in the transit vehicles and/or website.  Serves as a community liaison at fairs, workshops, schools, community centers, conferences, conventions and in virtual settings.
 Attends Local, Regional, State, and National meetings, committees, and workshops as a representative of Union City Transit with an emphasis on Paratransit impacts.

City Council/RSA Agenda 172 Tuesday, September 12, 2023 2  Provides minor assistance at the Public Works Maintenance Facility (Corporation Yard) as needed where the incumbent’s desk will be located.  Acts as primary or backup to transit vehicle electronic sign and digital voice announcement system programming.
 Performs other related duties as assigned.

QUALIFICATIONS
Education and Experience
Any combination of experience and training that could likely provide the required knowledge and abilities is qualifying. A typical way to obtain the knowledge and abilities would be:

Bachelor's Degree from an accredited college or university and one (1) year of experience in transit or transportation program administration.

OR
Education/training and experience equivalent to five (5) years of administration assistance experience.

Licenses and Certificates
Possession of a valid California Driver's License and satisfactory driving record Knowledge of:
 Basic principles, practices and techniques of transit or transportation programs or operations; data sources for transit or transportation research.  Software applications and office equipment related to the work.  Mathematics, including basic statistics.
 Proper English grammar, spelling, punctuation, etc.

Ability to:
 Interpret, explain, and apply public transit policies and procedures and regulatory requirements.
 Communicate effectively, orally and in writing, with a wide variety of audiences.  Interpret and apply guidelines, procedures, and directions accurately and efficiently.
 Organize multiple work assignments and meet critical deadlines.  Assist in administering contractual agreements related to public transit systems.  Perform data entry and prepare charts, reports and/or narrative summaries.  Maintain accurate and confidential records and filing systems.  Create visual graphics digitally or physically.
 Prioritize and meet deadlines.

City Council/RSA Agenda 173 Tuesday, September 12, 2023 3  Establish, and maintain, effective work relationships with those contacted in the performance of duties.
 Work through direct supervision.

WORKING CONDITIONS, ADA AND OTHER REQUIREMENTS
The City of Union City is an equal opportunity employer. The City of Union City will comply with its obligations under the law to provide equal employment opportunities to qualified individuals with disabilities.

Incumbents generally work in a typical office environment with adequate light and temperature. There may be occasional exposure to fumes, noxious odors, dust, mist, gases, poor ventilation, underground/confined/restricted working environment and exposure to loud noise. This position is based out of the City’s Corporation Yard which is an active operational facility with uneven surfaces and vertical hazards that require appropriate footwear and clothing to avoid accidental injury.

Travel: Positions in this class may require local and statewide and interstate travel as necessary.

City Council/RSA Agenda 174 Tuesday, September 12, 2023 Agenda Item
DATE: 9/12/2023
TO: HONORABLE MAYOR AND CITY COUNCIL
FROM: CORINAHAHN, COMMUNITY & RECREATION SERVICES DIRECTOR SUBJECT: ADOPT A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO

EXECUTE AN INDEPENDENT CONTRACTOR AGREEMENT IN A FORM

APPROVED BY THE CITY ATTORNEY WITH FRANK MONGE TO
PROVIDE YOUTH BASKETBALL SERVICES IN AN AMOUNT NOT-TOEXCEED $120,000 Staff recommends that the City Council adopt a resolution approving an Independent Contractor Agreement with Frank Monge, in an amount not-to-exceed $120,000, to provide youth basketball services and authorizing the City Manager to execute the Agreement in a form approved by the City Attorney.

STRATEGIC PLAN ALIGNMENT
This agenda item does not have alignment with the Strategic Plan.

BACKGROUND
The Community & Recreation Services Department contracts with several independent contractors to provide a variety of recreational programs for the community. Frank Monge has been providing youth basketball programs for the CRS department for several years and has approximately 1,000 participants annually, bringing in over $237,000 in annual revenue. For FY 2023-2024, Mr. Monge will be providing youth basketball classes, camps, clinics, and training services. However, because the amount of the Independent Contractor Agreement exceeds the City Manager’s authority, the City Council is being asked to approve the Independent Contractor Agreement and authorize the City Manager to execute the Agreement.

DISCUSSION
The Community & Recreation Services Department provides a multitude of recreational opportunities for the community. Much of our recreational programming is conducted by independent contractors. Frank Monge has City Council/RSA Agenda 175 Tuesday, September 12, 2023 been providing youth basketball programs for the CRS department for several years and has approximately 1,000 participants annually, bringing in over $237,000 in annual revenue. For FY 2023-2024, Mr. Monge will again be providing youth basketball classes, camps, clinics, and training services. Because the amount of the Independent Contractor Agreement exceeds the City Manager’s authority, the City Council is being asked to approve the Independent Contractor Agreement and authorize the City Manager to execute the Agreement.

FISCAL IMPACT
The totalcost for this Independent Contractor Agreement will not exceed $120,000. Funding for this Agreement was included in the recently adopted FY 2023-2024 & FY 2024-2025 Biennial Budget in Account Number 2410- 5208-52008-54113 (Leisure Revolving Fund-Youth Sports-Youth Sports -Contract Employees).

RECOMMENDATION
Staff recommends that the City Council adopt a resolution approving an Independent Contractor Agreement with Frank Monge, in an amount not-to-exceed $120,000, to provide youth basketball services and authorizing the City Manager to execute the Agreement in a form approved by the City Attorney.

Prepared by:

Corina Hahn, Community & Recreation Services Director
Submitted by:

Corina Hahn, Community & Recreation Services Director
ATTACHMENTS:

Description Type
Resolution - Frank Monge Resolution
City Council/RSA Agenda 176 Tuesday, September 12, 2023 RESOLUTION NO. XXXX-23

RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF UNION CITY

AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO EXECUTE AN INDEPENDENT

CONTRACTOR AGREEMENT IN A FORM APPROVED BY THE CITY

ATTORNEY WITH FRANK MONGE TO PROVIDE YOUTH BASKETBALL
SERVICES IN AN AMOUNT NOT-TO-EXCEED $120,000
WHEREAS, the Community and Recreation Services Department contracts with several independent contractors to provide a variety of recreational programs for the community; and WHEREAS, the City has been utilizing Frank Monge as an independent contractor to provide youth basketball classes, camp, clinics, and training services for several years; and WHEREAS, the contractual services provided by Frank Monge serve over 1,000 youth and generate approximately $237,000 in revenue for the City annually.

NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the City Council of the City of Union City hereby authorizes the City Manager to execute Independent Contractor Agreement with Fank Monge, in a form approved by the City Attorney, for a total amount not to exceed $120,000; and
PASSED, APPROVED, AND ADOPTED by the City Council of the City of Union City at a regular meeting held on the 12th day of September 2023, by the following vote:

AYES:

NOES:

ABSENT:

ABSTAIN:

APPROVED:

CAROL DUTRA-VERNACI
Mayor
ATTESTED: APPROVED AS TO FORM:
_________________________ _________________________
ANNA M. BROWN KRISTOPHER J. KOKOTAYLO
City Clerk City Attorney
City Council/RSA Agenda 177 Tuesday, September 12, 2023 Agenda Item
DATE: 9/12/2023
TO: HONORABLE MAYOR AND CITY COUNCIL
FROM: JACKIE ACOSTA, FINANCE DIRECTOR
SUBJECT: ADOPT A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO

EXECUTE THE FIRST AMENDMENT TO THE CONSULTING SERVICES

AGREEMENT WITH MAZE & ASSOCIATES TO INCREASE THE
CONTRACT AMOUNT BY$30,000, FOR CONTINUED ASSISTANCE WITH THE 6-30-22 CLOSE AND AUDIT PREPARATION, FOR A TOTAL
CONTRACT AMOUNT OF $103,975, AND TO EXTEND THE CONTRACT TERM TO OCTOBER 31, 2023
Staff recommends that the City Council adopt a resolution authorizing the City Manager to execute the First Amendment to the Consulting Services Agreement with Maze & Associates to increase the contract amount by $30,000, for the continued assistance with the 6-30-22 close and audit preparation, for a total contract amount of $103,795, and to extend the contract term to October 31, 2023.

STRATEGIC PLAN ALIGNMENT
This agenda item does not have alignment with the Strategic Plan.

BACKGROUND
On January 23, 2023, the City entered into a Consulting Services Agreement with Maze & Associates, in the amount of $73,795, for assistance with the 6-30-22 Year-End Closing process and audit preparation. The project was delayed due to other staff commitments with the budget process and other day-to-day operations, which then required Maze & Associates to spend more hours on the project to handle some aspects that staff was not able to complete in a timely manner. Therefore, staff is requesting approval to increase the contract amount by $30,000 and to extend the contract term to October 31, 2023, in order for the 6-30-22 close to be completed successfully.

City Council/RSA Agenda 178 Tuesday, September 12, 2023

DISCUSSION
As a result of the cyberattack the City suffered in 2019, staff has been behind in year-end closings and preparation of the annual financial statements because it took City staff almost one full year to rebuild the City’s financial data. In order to get back on track and on a normal schedule, as well as to further train new staff members in the year-end close process, staff recommended, and the City Manager agreed, that we should bring in extra help to expedite the 6-30-22 close and preparation for the audit.

To that end, on January 23, 2023, the City entered into a Consulting Services Agreement with Maze & Associates, in the amount of $73,795. As stated above, the project was delayed due to other staff commitments with the budget process and other day-to-day operations. At this point, the 6-30-22 close and audit preparation are almost complete and staff expects the 6-30-22 financial statements to be available by the end of October 2023.

FISCAL IMPACT
The First Amendment to the Consulting Services Agreement with Maze & Associates, in the amount of $30,000, will be paid for from available funds in Account Number 1110-1511-15011-54110 (General Fund – Finance – Professional/Consulting).

RECOMMENDATION
Staff recommends that the City Council adopt a resolution authorizing the City Manager to execute the First Amendment to the Consulting Services Agreement with Maze & Associates to increase the contract amount by $30,000, for the continued assistance with the 6-30-22 close and audit preparation, for a total contract amount of $103,795, and to extend the contract term to October 31, 2023.

Prepared by:

Jackie Acosta, Finance Director
Submitted by:

Jackie Acosta, Finance Director
ATTACHMENTS:

Description Type
First Amendment to the CSA with Maze &Associates Attachment Resolution -Authorizing First Amendment to CSA with Maze & Associates
Resolution
City Council/RSA Agenda 179 Tuesday, September 12, 2023 First Amendment to the Consulting Services Agreement
between the City of Union City and Maze & Associates Page 1 of 2

FIRST AMENDMENT TO THE CONSULTING SERVICES AGREEMENT BETWEEN

THE CITY OF UNION CITY AND MAZE & ASSOCIATES
FOR 6-30-22 YEAR-END CLOSING PROCESS AND AUDIT PREPARATION THIS FIRST AMENDMENT (the “First Amendment”) is effective as of the 1st day of July 2023 by and between THE CITY OF UNION CITY, a municipal corporation, (“City”) and MAZE & ASSOCIATES ("Consultant"), collectively referred to as the "Parties."

W I T N E S S E T H:

WHEREAS, on January 23, 2023, the Parties entered into a Consulting Services Agreement, in the amount of $73,795, for assistance with the 6-30-22 Year-End Closing process and audit preparation (C5934) (“Agreement”) wherein the Consultant will provide the City’s Finance Department with these services; and
WHEREAS, the Parties now desire to further amend the Agreement to extend the term of the agreement through October 31, 2023, and to increase the contract amount by $30,000; and WHEREAS, the City and Consultant desires to enter into this First Amendment.

NOW, THEREFORE, the Parties hereto do mutually agree as follows:

1. The “Term of Services” as set forth in the first sentence of Section 1.1 is amended to extend the term of the agreement to October 31, 2023.

2. The first sentence of Section 2 "COMPENSATION," is hereby amended to reflect payment based upon a sum increase of Thirty Thousand Dollars ($30,000). The total compensation under the Agreement, including this First Amendment, shall not exceed a total contract amount of One Hundred Three Thousand Seven Hundred NinetyFive Dollars ($103,795). The first sentence shall now read:

City hereby agrees to pay Consultant a sum not to exceed One Hundred Three Thousand Seven Hundred Ninety-Five Dollars ($103,795) notwithstanding any contrary indications that may be contained in Consultant's proposal for services to be performed and reimbursable costs incurred under this Agreement.

3. All other provisions of the Agreement remain unchanged except as modified by this First Amendment.

IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the City and the Consultant have executed this First Amendment effective as of the date hereinabove written.

SIGNATURES ON THE FOLLOWING PAGE
City Council/RSA Agenda 180 Tuesday, September 12, 2023 First Amendment to the Consulting Services Agreement
between the City of Union City and Maze & Associates Page 2 of 2

CITY OF UNION CITY MAZE & ASSOCIATES
_______________________________ ______________________________

JOAN MALLOY, CITY MANAGER KATHERINE YUEN KRISCH
ATTEST:
______________________________
ANNA M. BROWN, CITY CLERK
APPROVED AS TO FORM:
______________________________
KRISTOPHER J. KOKOTAYLO

CITY ATTORNEY
City Council/RSA Agenda 181 Tuesday, September 12, 2023 RESOLUTION NO. XXXX-23

A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF UNION CITY

AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO EXECUTE THE FIRST

AMENDMENT TO THE CONSULTING SERVICES AGREEMENT WITH

MAZE & ASSOCIATES TO INCREASE THE CONTRACT AMOUNT BY
$30,000, FOR CONTINUED ASSISTANCE WITH THE 6-30-22 CLOSE AND AUDIT PREPARATION, FOR A TOTAL CONTRACT AMOUNT OF $103,795, AND TO EXTEND THE CONTRACT TERM TO OCTOBER 31, 2023
WHEREAS, as a result of the cyberattack the City suffered in 2019, staff has been behind in year-end closings and preparation of the annual financial statements because it took City staff almost one full year to rebuild the City’s financial data; and WHEREAS, in order to get back on track and on a normal schedule, as well as to further train new staff members in the year-end close process, staff recommended, and the City Manager agreed, that we should bring in some extra help to expedite the 6-30-22 close and preparation for the audit; and
WHEREAS, on January 23, 2023, the City entered into a Consulting Services Agreement with Maze & Associates, in the amount of $73,795; and WHEREAS, staff is requesting approval to increase the contract amount by $30,000 and to extend the contract term to October 31, 2023, in order for the 6-30-22 close to be completed successfully.

NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the City Council of the City of Union City hereby authorizes the City Manager to execute the First Amendment to the Consulting Services Agreement with Maze & Associates to increase the contract amount by $30,000, for the continued assistance with the 6-30-22 close and audit preparation, for a total contract amount of $103,795, and to extend the contract term to October 31, 2023.

City Council/RSA Agenda 182 Tuesday, September 12, 2023 PASSED, APPROVED, AND ADOPTED by the City Council of the City of Union City at a regular meeting held on the 12
th day of September 2023, by the following
vote:

AYES:

NOES:

ABSENT:

ABSTAIN:

APPROVED:

CAROL DUTRA-VERNACI
Mayor
ATTESTED: APPROVED AS TO FORM:
_________________________ _________________________
ANNA M. BROWN KRISTOPHER J. KOKOTAYLO
City Clerk City Attorney
City Council/RSA Agenda 183 Tuesday, September 12, 2023 Agenda Item
DATE: 9/12/2023
TO: HONORABLE MAYOR AND CITY COUNCIL
FROM: CARMELA CAMPBELL, ECONOMIC, AND COMMUNITY

DEVELOPMENT DIRECTOR
SUBJECT: HOLD A PUBLIC HEARING AND INTRODUCE AN ORDINANCE FOR ZONING TEXT AMENDMENT, AT-23-004, TO AMEND TITLE 18, ZONING, OF THE UNION CITY MUNICIPAL CODE TO UPDATE CHAPTER 18.04 GENERAL PROVISIONS; CHAPTER 18.08 DEFINITIONS; CHAPTER 18.24 GENERAL DEVELOPMENT REGULATIONS; CHAPTER 18.26
MARKETPLACE MIXED USE (MMU) DISTRICT; CHAPTER 18.27
VILLAGE MIXED USE (VMU) DISTRICT; CHAPTER 18.28 OFF-STREET PARKING AND LOADING; CHAPTER 18.32 RESIDENTIAL DISTRICTS; CHAPTER 18.35 CORRIDOR MIXED USE COMMERCIAL (CMU)
DISTRICT; CHAPTER 18.36 COMMERCIAL DISTRICTS; CHAPTER 18.37 STATION EAST MIXED USE RESIDENTIAL (SEMU-R) DISTRICT;
CHAPTER 18.38 STATION MIXED USE COMMERCIAL (CSMU)
DISTRICT; AND CHAPTER 18.100 511 AREA DISTRICT TO ESTABLISH

OBECTIVE DEVELOPMENT STANDARDS AND RELATED UPDATES

FOR CONSISTENCY AND FIND THAT THE AMENDMENTS ARE

EXEMPT FROM THE CALIFORNIA ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY ACT
(CEQA) IN ACCORDANCE WITH CEQA GUIDELINES SECTION 15061(B) (3)
Staff recommends that the City Council hold a public hearing and introduce an Ordinance (Attachment 1) approving Zoning Text Amendment AT-23-004. These amendments will establish objective design and development standards for zoning districts that allow multi-family and/or mixed-use residential development, add definitions related to the objective design standards, and update other zoning district chapters to remove existing design standards for consistency.

The proposed zoning text amendments associated with AT-23-004 are included in Exhibit A (Clean) and B (Red-lined) of Attachment 1.

Approval of the amendments is exempt from environmental review in accordance with the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) Guidelines Section 15061(b)(3), which is the general exemption for projects with no potential for a significant effect on the environment. As a series of text amendments, it can be seen with certainty that there is no possibility that the amendments will have a significant effect on the environment.

City Council/RSA Agenda 184 Tuesday, September 12, 2023 The Planning Commission recommended approval of Zoning Text Amendment AT-23-004 with modified language to the City Council at its July 20, 2023, meeting on a 4-0 vote. Attached to this staff report are the Planning Commission Staff Report (Attachment 2), Planning Commission Desk Item (Attachment 3), Draft Planning Commission Meeting Minutes (Attachment 4), and Planning Commission Resolution (Attachment 5).

STRATEGIC PLAN ALIGNMENT
The proposed amendments are in alignment with the following:

Goal C. Strategy 5. Promote housing development for all income levels in the community by updating the zoning ordinance to include objective standards for new multi-family residential development in order to streamline the review of applications for housing developments, and update the Housing Element, to facilitate the development of af ordable housing.

Goal C. Strategy 15. Continue to review development permitting processes to streamline service and improve ef iciency and develop a communication plan to disseminate modifications to staf and customers.

BACKGROUND
Currently, most housing development projects are subject to a review process with the Planning Division.

Depending on the project scope and zoning district, projects must be approved at the Zoning Administrator, Planning Commission, or City Council level, prior to the Building Permit process. Projects are evaluated based on conformance to applicable goals and policies in the General Plan, a specific plan (if applicable), and the applicable performance standards and design criteria in Title 18 of the Union City Municipal Code. Some of these existing guidelines and requirements are considered subjective because they allow interpretation by the decision maker. Through recent state legislation, the State has dramatically limited a jurisdiction’s ability to apply subjective design criteria to housing developments. As a result, the City can now only rely on objective design and development standards, which do not involve subjective judgment, for certain types of housing development projects.

Union City received funding under the Senate Bill (SB) 2 Planning Grants Programs to update planning requirements to accelerate housing production and streamline the approval of housing development. The City is utilizing funds from this grant to develop objective development standards that will be implemented through this Zoning Text Amendment (AT-23-004). By incorporating consistent and objective development standards into the City’s Zoning Ordinance, development projects in multi-family and mixed-use zoning districts will be required to comply with these criteria, even if a discretionary review process is not required per state law. The proposed amendments will continue Union City’s practice of maintaining a standard of high-quality design for new projects, while easing and streamlining the process for applicants, and complying with state requirements.

DISCUSSION
A. Zoning Ordinance Amendments
The objective standards are proposed as a new section of the Zoning Ordinance, within Chapter 18.24:

General Development Regulations, which will be re-titled from its prior title, Bulk Regulations, for clarity, as part of the project. The standards will apply to all zoning districts that allow multi-family and residential mixed-use development; and will replace existing design criteria. The standards willalso apply to standalone City Council/RSA Agenda 185 Tuesday, September 12, 2023 nonresidential development in these mixed-use districts.

A high-level summary of the amendments is included below. For a more detailed review, see Exhibit A (clean) and Exhibit B (red-lined) of Attachment 1.

1. General Development Regulations (Chapter 18.24)
The vast majority of new standards established through the Objective Development Standards project are incorporated into a new section (Section 18.24.050: Building and site design standards) of Chapter

18.24. All standards in this section are objective, meaning they would not be subject to interpretation by an applicant, staff, or decision maker. To assist with understanding and clarifying the standards, figures are incorporated into the Zoning Ordinance language (see Exhibits A and B).

The standards focus on different areas of site development and building design. This includes standards for entrances, roofs, building articulation, façade design, windows, tenant spaces, amenities, vehicular and bicycle parking design and placement, open space, and pedestrian circulation.

Standards are included for specific building types to differentiate features of townhomes, stacked flats, and mixed-use buildings with ground-floor retail, and standalone nonresidential development. There are also specific standards that apply to different locations, such as along Mission Boulevard, within the Historic Alvarado District, and within the Station District to achieve specific design objectives and promote the vision, or unique existing character, of these neighborhoods and streetscapes as outlined in the 2040 General Plan.

2. Definitions (Chapter 18.08)
Amendments to Chapter 18.08 include adding definitions for terminology used in Chapter 18.24 to better clarify and codify certain design specific terms. For example, definitions for terms such as “cornice” and “loggia” are included. Figures are also included in this chapter to show different architectural features since those terms are often better understood through graphic representation.

3. Zoning District Chapters
Amendments to individual zoning district chapters are proposed for consistency with the new objective development standards in Chapter 18.24. This includes amendments to all chapters which allow multifamily or mixed-use residential development. The district chapters include:

Chapter 18.26 Marketplace Mixed Use (MMU) District
Chapter 18.27 Village Mixed Use (VMU) District
Chapter 18.32 Residential Districts
Chapter 18.35 Corridor Mixed Use Commercial (CMU) District Chapter 18.37 Station East Mixed Use Residential (SEMU-R) District Chapter 18.38 Station Mixed Use Commercial (CSMU) District Chapter 18.100 511 Area District
Each district has existing design and development criteria, some of which are objective, and others which are subjective. As part of the Objective Development Standards project, these existing criteria were evaluated to determine the design intent of each requirement. Where appropriate, these requirements were used to create the new objective standards in Chapter 18.24. As a result, the old design criteria are being removed as part of the amendments (as shown in Exhibit B). However, the intent of the old criteria, to promote and enhance the unique character of specific areas within the City through high-quality design, is implemented through the new objective standards in Chapter 18.24.

City Council/RSA Agenda 186 Tuesday, September 12, 2023 Further amendments are included specific to the multifamily residential (RM) zoning districts in Chapter

18.32 to address a program in the 2023-2031 Housing Element. This program (HE-1.I) requires the City to review development standards that may be constraints to future development in the RM zoning districts (RM 1500, RM 2500, and RM 3500). Potential constraints identified through the development of the program included standards for height, lot coverage, setbacks, open space, and parking for studio units. Amendments are included to these standards to allow increased development intensity, reducing potential barriers to multi-family housing development in these districts.

4. Of -Street Parking and Loading (Chapter 18.28)
As part of the Objective Development Standards project, new bicycle parking standards were created for all project types. In contrast to some of the other proposed amendments, these bicycle parking standards will apply to projects citywide, not just those located in multi-family or mixed-use zoning districts.

5. Miscellaneous Amendments (Chapters 18.04 and 18.36)
Additional amendments to Chapter 18.04 General Provisions and Chapter 18.36 Commercial Districts are required for consistency with the objective development standards amendments.

B. Public Outreach

1. Planning Commission and City Council Introduction
The project was introduced to the Planning Commission on August 18, 2022 and to the City Council on September 13, 2022. An overview of objective development standards, an analysis of existing conditions where the objective standards would be applied, and a summary of upcoming actions was provided at both meetings. A link to the staff report and attachments for the City Council meeting is included below:

Coversheet (novusagenda.com)

2. Community Outreach
In fall 2022, extensive outreach efforts were conducted with community members and stakeholders to explore design and development standard options for consideration. This included reaching over 100 community members at in-person events at the Farmer’s Market, Running Dead Fun Run, and the Halloween Carnival. An online survey was also conducted and over 600 responses were received. For more detailed information on the City’s community outreach efforts, please refer to the Community Outreach Summary linked below:
https://www.unioncity.org/DocumentCenter/View/10214/Union-City-ODS-Outreach-Summary52023_reduced

3. Planning Commission Study Session
A Planning Commission study session to review the draft objective development standards was held on June 15, 2023. The Commission provided feedback to staff which included questions and comments City Council/RSA Agenda 187 Tuesday, September 12, 2023 regarding the draft amendments. Necessary edits were incorporated into the amendments to address the comments. Additional revisions were also completed to add standards or clarify the intent of specific standards, based on further analysis by staff.

C. Planning Commission Hearing
The Planning Commission reviewed the proposed amendments at a public hearing on July 20, 2023. For a detailed overview of the Planning Commission discussion, see attached Draft Meeting Minutes labeled Attachment 4. The Commission also considered a Desk Item prepared by staff (Attachment 3) concerning questions and comments from Commissioner Lew regarding the proposed amendments. The Desk Item provided responses to questions regarding figures, the relationship between updates to Development Code definitions as part of the Industrial Districts amendments and the Objective Standards project, and minor formatting corrections. The Commission voted 4-0 to recommend approval of the proposed amendments as modified by the Desk Item and as discussed by the Planning Commission, to the City Council.

FISCAL IMPACT
No fiscal impacts to the General Fund would result from adoption of the proposed zoning text amendments. The Objective Standards Project is funded under the SB2 Planning Grants Program.

Proceeds from this grant covered both consultant costs as well as staff time to prepare the objective standards and related text amendments.

RECOMMENDATION
Consistent with the Planning Commission recommendation, staff recommends that the City Council hold a public hearing and introduce an Ordinance (Attachment 1) approving Zoning Text Amendment AT-23-004 and find that the amendments are exempt from CEQA in accordance with CEQA Guidelines Section 15061(b)(3).

Prepared by:

Coleman Frick, Senior Planner
Submitted by:

Coleman Frick, Senior Planner
ATTACHMENTS:

Description Type
Attachment 1: Draft City Council OrdinanceAT-23-004 Ordinance Attachment 1 Exhibit A: Zoning Text Amendment AT-23-004 Clean Exhibit Attachment 1 Exhibit B: Zoning Text Amendment AT-23-004 Redlined
Exhibit
Attachment 2: Planning Commission Staff Report dated 07/20/2023 Attachment Attachment 3: Desk Itemdated 07/20/2023 Attachment
Attachment 4 - Draft Planning Commission Meeting Minutes Attachment Attachment 5: Planning Commission Resolution Attachment City Council/RSA Agenda 188 Tuesday, September 12, 2023 ATTACHMENT 1
ORDINANCE NO. XXX-23

AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF UNION CITY FOR ZONING TEXT AMENDMENT, AT-23-004, TO AMEND TITLE 18, ZONING, OF THE UNION CITY MUNICIPAL CODE TO UPDATE CHAPTER 18.04 GENERAL PROVISIONS; CHAPTER 18.08 DEFINITIONS; CHAPTER 18.24 GENERAL DEVELOPMENT REGULATIONS; CHAPTER 18.26 MARKETPLACE MIXED USE (MMU) DISTRICT; CHAPTER 18.27 VILLAGE MIXED USE (VMU) DISTRICT; CHAPTER 18.28 OFF-STREET PARKING AND LOADING; CHAPTER 18.32 RESIDENTIAL DISTRICTS; CHAPTER 18.35 CORRIDOR MIXED USE COMMERCIAL (CMU) DISTRICT; CHAPTER 18.36 COMMERCIAL DISTRICTS; CHAPTER 18.37 STATION EAST MIXED USE RESIDENTIAL (SEMU-R) DISTRICT; CHAPTER 18.38 STATION MIXED USE COMMERCIAL (CSMU) DISTRICT; AND CHAPTER 18.100 511 AREA DISTRICT TO ESTABLISH OBECTIVE

DEVELOPMENT STANDARDS AND RELATED UPDATES FOR CONSISTENCY AND

FIND THAT THE AMENDMENTS ARE EXEMPT FROM THE CALIFORNIA

ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY ACT (CEQA) IN ACCORDANCE WITH CEQA GUIDELINES SECTION 15061(B)(3)
WHEREAS, in 2017, Governor Brown signed Senate Bill 2 (SB 2), titled the "Building Homes and Jobs Act," which specifically established a permanent, on-going source of funding dedicated to promoting and facilitating affordable housing development; and WHEREAS, the State Housing and Community Development Department (HCD) released a Notice of Funding Availability (NOFA) for approximately $123 million in revenue earmarked for local government planning grants. Under this grant program, local governments are provided an eligibility allowance based on population. The City of Union City falls within the "medium localities" category, which is eligible for up to $310,000 in grant funding; and WHEREAS, there are a variety of activities that are eligible for grant funding under SB 2, which seeks to promote or accelerate housing production. These include updates to General Plans, Specific Plans and Zoning Ordinances and activities that streamline the approval process; and
WHEREAS, on October 8, 2019, the City Council adopted Resolution 5533-19 authorizing application for, and receipt of, SB 2 Planning Grants Program funds; and WHEREAS, on November 12, 2019 the City Council adopted Resolution 5540-19 authorizing the City Manager to enter into a consulting services agreement with Miller Planning Associates to prepare objective standards for multi-family and mixed-use developments utilizing SB 2 Planning Grants Program funds; and
WHEREAS, as part of the implementation of the City of Union City Strategic Plan Goal C.5, which states “Promote housing development for all income levels in the community by City Council/RSA Agenda 189 Tuesday, September 12, 2023 Ordinance No. XXX-23
AT-23-004

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