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MINUTES
CITY OF UNION CITY / SUCCESSOR AGENCY TO THE REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY
REGULAR MEETING
CAROL DUTRA-VERNACI, Mayor
JEFF WANG, Vice Mayor (District 3)
GARY SINGH, Councilmember (District 1)
JAMIE PATIÑO Councilmember (District 2)
SCOTT SAKAKIHARA, Councilmember (District 4)
Tuesday, April 9, 2024
7:00 PM
City Hall- Council Chamber
34009 Alvarado-Niles Road
Union City, CA 94587
1. CALL TO ORDER
The meeting was called to order by Mayor Dutra-Vernaci at 7:00 PM.
1.a. Pledge of Allegiance
Mayor Dutra-Vernaci led the Pledge of Allegiance.
1.b. Roll Call
Attendance Attendee Name
Present Councilmember Patiño
Councilmember Sakakihara
Councilmember Singh
Vice Mayor Wang
Mayor Dutra-Vernaci
Absent None
2. UNFINISHED BUSINESS
There were none.
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3. PROCLAMATIONS AND PRESENTATIONS
3.a. Proclamation Recognizing Sofia Dangerfield For Her Outstanding Volunteer Service
Mayor Dutra-Vernaci read aloud the proclamation and presented it to Ms. Dangerfield.
3.b. Proclamation Recognizing Rosa Ortega For Her Outstanding Volunteer Service
Mayor Dutra-Vernaci read aloud the proclamation and presented it to Ms. Ortega.
3.c. Proclamations Recognizing Union City's Employee Of The Year Recipients For 2023
Mayor Dutra-Vernaci read aloud the three proclamations recognizing the following individuals:
Kelly Sipos for 2023 Police Department Employee of the Year; Valerie Avendano for 2023 General Government Employee of the Year; and
Rob Magbanua for 2023 Public Works/Community & Recreation Services Employee of the Year
3.d. Proclamation Proclaiming April 2024 As Fair Housing Month Mayor Dutra-Vernaci read aloud the proclamation and presented it to Bay East Association of REALTORS® Barbara Clemons, Diane Johansen, Ruby Sangha, Fred Rosales, Frank Quismorio, Steve Medeiros, and David Stark.
3.e. Presentation On BMX Bike Park Proposal From Bob Singer With Union City Bike Park Advocates
Bob Singer provided his presentation to the Council and responded to Councilmember questions.
4. ORAL COMMUNICATIONS
Mayor Dutra-Vernaci opened Oral Communications. The following individuals spoke on items that were not on the agenda:
Rachel Mesia
Lama Pure
Kwok Choi Ng
Lama Joyful
Lama Stella
Wendy Huang
Aunya Shipman
Jeff Qi
Carlos Muñoz
There being no further speakers, Mayor Dutra-Vernaci closed Oral Communications.
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5. CONSENT CALENDAR
Motion: Approve the Consent Calendar.
RESULT: Pass
MOVER: Councilmember Singh
SECONDER:Councilmember Patiño
AYES: Councilmembers Patiño, Sakakihara, Singh, Vice Mayor Wang, and Mayor Dutra-Vernaci
NOES: None
ABSENT: None
5.a. Approve The Minutes Of The March 26, 2024 City Council Special Meeting
A motion was made to approve the minutes.
5.b. Approve The Minutes Of The March 26, 2024 City Council Regular Meeting
A motion was made to approve the minutes.
5.c. Approve The Minutes Of The March 28, 2024 City Council Special Meeting
A motion was made to approve the minutes.
5.d. Adopt A Resolution Establishing The City Of Union City Electronic Claims Filing Policy
A motion was made to adopt the resolution.
Enactment No.: Resolution No. 6273-24
5.e. Adopt A Resolution Amending The FY 2023-2024 Master Fee Schedule To Add Fees Related To The Issuance Of Permits To Carry A Concealed Weapon (CCW)
A motion was made to adopt the resolution.
Enactment No.: Resolution No. 6274-24
5.f. Adopt A Resolution Initiating Proceedings For The Levy And Collection Of Assessments For The City-Wide Landscape & Lighting District No. 3 For Fiscal Year 2024/2025
A motion was made to adopt the resolution.
Enactment No.: Resolution No. 6275-24
5.g. Adopt A Resolution Authorizing The City Manager To Execute The Seventh Amendment To The Consulting Services Agreement With HDR Engineering, Inc., In The Amount Of $381,730, For A Total Contract Amount Of $891,623, To Finalize The Plans,
Specifications & Engineer's Estimate (PS&E), To Provide Bid Support During Advertisement, And To Provide Construction Support For The BART Pedestrian At-Grade Crossing Project, City Project No. 14-14
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A motion was made to adopt the resolution.
Enactment No.: Resolution No. 6276-24
5.h. Adopt A Resolution Authorizing The City Manager To Execute The Second Amendment To The Consulting Services Agreement With Advanced Mobility Group, In The Amount Of $72,000, For A Total Contract Amount Of $146,950, For On-Call Traffic Signal System Support, City Project No. 22-14
A motion was made to adopt the resolution.
Enactment No.: Resolution No. 6277-24
5.i. Adopt A Resolution Approving An Amendment To Update The Class Specification For The Classifications Of Assistant Planner And Associate Planner
A motion was made to adopt the resolution.
Enactment No.: Resolution No. 6278-24
5.j. Adopt A Resolution Approving And Authorizing The City Manager To Execute Side Letter Agreements To The Memorandums Of Understanding With The Union City Police Officers Association And The Union City Police Management Association To Recognize Years Of Service And Sick Leave Accrued With Prior Agencies A motion was made to adopt the resolution.
Enactment No.: Resolution No. 6279-24
6. PUBLIC HEARINGS
6.a. Public Hearing And Adopt Two Resolutions 1) Adopting An Addendum To The 2040 General Plan EIR And 2) Amending The General Plan Land Use Diagram (Ag-24-001), And Introduce An Ordinance Amending The Official Union City Zoning Map (A-24- 001)
Economic and Community Development Director Campbell provided staff presentation and responded to Councilmember questions.
Mayor Dutra-Vernaci opened the Public Hearing at 8:23 PM. There being no speakers, Mayor Dutra-Vernaci closed the Public Hearing at 8:23 PM.
Motion: Adopt resolutions to 1) adopt the 2040 General Plan EIR addendum, 2) amend the General Plan Land Use Diagram (AG-24- 001), and introduce an ordinance for the Union City Zoning Map amendment (A-24-001).
RESULT: Pass
MOVER: Councilmember Sakakihara
SECONDER:Councilmember Singh
AYES: Councilmembers Patiño, Sakakihara, Singh, Vice Mayor Wang, and Mayor Dutra-Vernaci
NOES: None
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ABSENT: None
Enactment Nos.: Resolution Nos. 6280-24 and 6281-24
7. CITY MANAGER REPORTS
7.a. Waive Further Reading And Adopt An Ordinance Amending Union City Municipal Code Chapter 5.42, “Tobacco Retailers” And/Or Provide Further Direction
City Attorney Kokotaylo provided staff presentation and responded to Councilmember questions.
Mayor Dutra-Vernaci opened Public Comment. The following speakers spoke on this item:
Trinity Sines
Lucine Mokahel
Deborah Chhun
Socrya Ramaraja
There being no further speakers, Mayor Dutra-Vernaci closed Public Comment.
Motion: Waive Further Reading And Adopt An Ordinance
Amending Union City Municipal Code Chapter 5.42, “Tobacco Retailers”
RESULT: Pass
MOVER: Councilmember Patiño
SECONDER:Mayor Dutra-Vernaci
AYES: Councilmembers Patiño, Sakakihara, Singh, Vice Mayor Wang, and Mayor Dutra-Vernaci
NOES: None
ABSENT: None
Enactment No.: Ordinance No. 919-24
7.b. Presentation Of The Fiscal Year 2022-2023 Unaudited Year- End General Fund Financial Results And Fiscal Year 2023- 2024 MidYear General Fund Financial Information And Adoption Of A Resolution Approving Fiscal Year 2023-2024 Mid-Year General Fund Budget Amendments
Finance Director Jackie Acosta provided staff presentation and responded to Councilmember questions.
Mayor Dutra-Vernaci opened the Public Comment. There being no speakers, Mayor Dutra-Vernaci closed Public Comment.
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Motion: Receive and file the staff report and adopt a resolution approving Fiscal Year 2023-2024 mid-year General Fund budget amendments
RESULT: Pass
MOVER: Councilmember Singh
SECONDER:Councilmember Patiño
AYES: Councilmember Patiño, Sakakihara, Singh, Vice Mayor Wang, and Mayor Dutra-Vernaci
NOES: None
ABSENT: None
ABSTAIN: None
Enactment No.: Resolution No. 6282-24
7.c. Introduction Of An Ordinance To Amend Chapter 2.05 “Campaign Reporting Requirements” In The Union City Municipal Code For Enhanced Clarity And Transparency In Campaign Reporting City Attorney Kokotaylo provided staff presentation and responded to Councilmember questions.
Mayor Dutra-Vernaci opened the Public Comment. There being no speakers, Mayor Dutra-Vernaci closed Public Comment.
Motion: Introduce an ordinance to amend Chapter 2.05, “Campaign Reporting Requirements”, in the Union City Municipal Code RESULT: Pass
MOVER: Councilmember Sakakihara
SECONDER: Mayor Dutra-Vernaci
AYES: Councilmember Patiño, Sakakihara, Singh, Vice Mayor Wang, and Mayor Dutra-Vernaci
NOES: None
ABSENT: None
ABSTAIN: None
7.d. Adopt A Resolution Of The City Council Of The City Of Union City Approving An Amended And Restated Employment Agreement
With Joan Malloy To Serve As City Manager And Approving An Amendment To The City’s Salary Schedule
City Attorney Kokotaylo provided staff presentation and responded to Councilmember questions.
Mayor Dutra-Vernaci opened the Public Comment. There being no speakers, Mayor Dutra-Vernaci closed Public Comment.
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Motion: Adopt a resolution approving an amended and restated employment agreement with Joan Malloy to serve as City Manager and approving an amendment to the City’s Salary Schedule RESULT: Pass
MOVER: Mayor Dutra-Vernaci
SECONDER:Councilmember Patiño
AYES: Councilmember Patiño, Sakakihara, Singh, Vice Mayor Wang, and Mayor Dutra-Vernaci
NOES: None
ABSENT: None
ABSTAIN: None
Enactment No.: Resolution No. 6283-24
8. SUCCESSOR AGENCY TO REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY
There were none.
9. CITY COMMISSION / COMMITTEE REPORTS
There were none.
10. ITEMS REFERRED BY COUNCIL
Vice Mayor Wang reported on Alameda County Waste Management Authority.
Councilmember Singh had no report.
Councilmember Sakakihara reported that he will attend the meetings of Parks and Recreation Commission and the Housing Authority of Alameda of Alameda County.
Councilmember Patiño reported he will be attending The League of California Cities City Leader Summit in Sacramento.
Mayor Dutra-Vernaci reported on the Metropolitan Transportation Commission.
11. GOOD OF THE ORDER
Vice Mayor Wang had no report.
Councilmember Singh had no report.
Councilmember Sakakihara expressed support of the non-binding statement on BMX Bicycle Park Proposal.
Councilmember Patiño reported that he attended the Embarc community meeting on March 27th.
With the City Council’s concurrence, Mayor Dutra-Vernaci directed staff to write a letter of broad support for the BMX Bicycle Park. She also requested the Council to add to the Legislation and Policy Committee Agenda a conversation about a policy on whom they adjourn meetings in memory. Her request received unanimous support.
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12. CLOSED SESSION
There were none.
13. ADJOURNMENT
Mayor Dutra-Vernaci adjourned the meeting at 9:30 PM in memory of Mario Perales.
I HEREBY CERTIFY that the foregoing minutes were duly and regularly adopted at a regular meeting of the City Council/Successor Agency to the Redevelopment Agency of the City of Union City on April 23, 2024.
Thai Nam Pham, MMC, CPMC
City Clerk/Secretary for the Successor Agency to the Redevelopment Agency