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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, July 23, 2024 | 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 7:03 PM.
1.a. Pledge of Allegiance
Mayor Dutra-Vernaci led the Pledge of Allegiance.
1.b. Roll Call
Attendee Name Present
Councilmember Patiño
Councilmember Sakakihara
Councilmember Singh
Vice Mayor Wang
Mayor Dutra-Vernaci
Yes
Yes
Yes
No
Yes
Mayor Dutra-Vernaci reported no reportable action from the Closed Session held before the regular meeting.
2. UNFINISHED BUSINESS
There was none.
3. PROCLAMATIONS AND PRESENTATIONS
3.a. Presentation From Union Sanitary District By General Manager Paul Eldredge
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Union Sanitary District General Manager Paul Eldredge provided his presentation and responded to questions from council members.
3.b. Union City Police Department Fourth of July After Action Report Presentation
Police Captain Holt provided staff presentation and responded to questions from council members.
4. ORAL COMMUNICATIONS
Mayor Dutra-Vernaci opened Oral Communications. The following individuals spoke on items that were not on the agenda:
KC Ng
Lama Stella
Kathy Chen
There being no further speakers, Mayor Dutra-Vernaci closed Oral Communications.
5. CONSENT CALENDAR
Motion: Approve Consent Calendar
RESULT: Pass
MOVER: Councilmember Singh
SECONDER:Councilmember Patiño
AYES: Councilmembers Patiño, Sakakihara, Singh, and Mayor Dutra-Vernaci
NOES: None
ABSENT: Vice Mayor Wang
5.a. Approve The Minutes Of The July 9, 2024 City Council Regular Meeting A motion was made to approve the minutes.
5.b. Adopt A Resolution Authorizing The Acceptance Of California Highway Patrol Cannabis Tax Fund Grant Program (CTFGP), Law Enforcement Grant Funds, In The Amount Of $148,855.80, For Fiscal Year 2024-2025, And Amending The Fiscal Year 2024-2025 Police Department Grants Fund Budget
A motion was made to adopt the resolution.
Enactment No.: Resolution No.: 6332-24
5.c. Adopt A Resolution Approving An Amendment To Update The Class Specification For The Classification Of Property And Evidence Supervisor
A motion was made to adopt the resolution.
Enactment No.: Resolution No.: 6333-24
5.d. Adopt A Resolution Approving A Revised List Of Projects For Fiscal Year 2024-2025 Funded By SB 1: The Road Repair And Accountability Act Of 2017
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A motion was made to adopt the resolution.
Enactment No.: Resolution No.: 6334-24
5.e. Adopt A Resolution Awarding A Contract To Peoria PFVT Motors, LLC, In The Amount Of $124,212, For The Purchase Of Two F-150 Police Responders To Replace Certain Vehicles That Have Previously Been Declared As Surplus And Authorized For Disposal
A motion was made to adopt the resolution.
Enactment No.: Resolution No.: 6335-24
5.f. Adopt A Resolution Approving Contract Budget Reallocations For The Union City Boulevard Bike Lanes Project, City Project No. 17-29, And Approving Budget Amendments To The FY 2024-2025 Public
Improvement Fund (Fund 4160) In The Approved Five-Year Capital Improvement Plan (CIP) For FY 2023-2024 Through FY 2027-2028 A motion was made to adopt the resolution.
Enactment No.: Resolution No.: 6336-24
6. PUBLIC HEARINGS
6.a. Public Hearing For Updates To The Station East Mixed Use / Residential Project (APNs 87-21-5-2, 87-21-13-1, 98-21-13-2, 87-23-10, 87-23-12, And 87-23-13-2). Specific Actions Include: Adopt A Resolution Adopting Addendum No. 2 To The Station East Mixed Use / Residential Project Environmental Impact Report (SCH 2020039032); Introduction Of An Ordinance Approving The Second Amendment To The Station East Mixed Use / Residential Project Development Agreement (ADA-24-001); Adopt A Resolution Approving A Tentative Tract Map Amendment (ATM 24-001) For The Station East Residential / Mixed Use Development; Adopt A Resolution Approving Site Development Review (SD-23-006) For Planning Area (“PA”) 2 In The Station East Residential / Mixed Use Development (APN 087-0021-005-02 [Portion])
Consultant Leslie Carmichael gave a staff presentation. She and Economic and Community Development Director Campbell responded to council members' questions.
Mayor Dutra-Vernaci opened the Public Hearing at 8:25 PM. The following individual spoke during the Public Hearing:
Kevin Fryer, Integral Communities (Applicant)
There being no further speakers, Mayor Dutra-Vernaci closed the Public Hearing at 8:35 PM.
Motion: Adopt a resolution adopting Addendum No. 2 to the Station East Mixed Use/Residential Project Environmental Impact Report (SCH 2020039032), introduce an ordinance approving the second amendment to the Station East Mixed Use/Residential Project Development Agreement (ADA-24-001), adopt a resolution
approving a Tentative Tract Map Amendment (ATM 24-001) for the Station East Residential/Mixed Use Development, and adopt a resolution approving Site Development Review (SD-23-006) for July 23, 2024 | 7:00 PM Page 4 of 6
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Planning Area ("PA") 2 in the Station East Residential/Mixed Use Development (APN 087-0021-005-02 [portion]).
RESULT: Pass
MOVER: Councilmember Singh
SECONDER: Councilmember Patiño
AYES: Councilmembers Patiño, Sakakihara,
Singh, and Mayor Dutra-Vernaci
NOES: None
ABSENT: Vice Mayor Wang
Enactment Nos.:
Resolution No. 6337-24: Addendum No. 2 to the Station East Mixed Use/Residential Project Environmental Impact Report (SCH 2020039032
Resolution No. 6338-24: Approving a Tentative Tract Map Amendment (ATM 24-001) for the Station East Residential/Mixed Use Development)
Resolution No. 6339-24: Approving Site Development Review (SD23-006) for Planning Area ("PA") 2 in the Station East Residential/Mixed Use Development (APN 087-0021-005-02
[portion])
7. CITY MANAGER REPORTS
7.a. Consider For Adoption A Resolution Calling An Election To Be Held On November 5, 2024, For Voter Consideration Of A Ballot Measure Seeking Voter Authorization To Repeal And Replace Chapters 5.04, 5.08, 5.12,
5.16, 5.20 And 5.24 Of The Union City Municipal Code To Amend The Current Business License Ordinance; Establishing Policies And Procedures In Connection With Such An Election; Requesting The Board Of Supervisors Of The County Of Alameda To Consolidate The Election With The General Election To Be Held On November 5, 2024; Requesting Certain Services Of The Registrar Of Voters Of Alameda County With Respect To The Consolidated General Municipal Election; And Providing For Submittal Of Ballot Arguments And Rebuttals And Authorizing The Filing Of An Impartial Analysis
City Manager Malloy and City Attorney Kokotaylo provided staff presentation and responded to questions from council members.
Mayor Dutra-Vernaci opened Public Comment. There being no speakers, Mayor Dutra-Vernaci closed Public Comment.
Motion: Designate Mayor Dutra-Vernaci and Councilmember Patiño for preparing and submitting the ballot argument and rebuttal in favor of the proposed ballot measure and adopt a resolution calling an election to be held on November 5, 2024, for voter consideration of a ballot measure seeking authorization to repeal and replace Chapters 5.04, 5.08, 5.12, 5.16, 5.20, and 5.24 of the Union City Municipal Code to amend the current business July 23, 2024 | 7:00 PM Page 5 of 6
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license ordinance; establishing policies and procedures in connection with such an election; requesting the Board of Supervisors of Alameda County to consolidate the election with the general election to be held on November 5, 2024; requesting certain services of the Registrar of Voters of Alameda County with respect to the consolidated general municipal election; and providing for the submittal of ballot arguments and rebuttals and authorizing the filing of an impartial analysis.
RESULT: Pass
MOVER: Mayor Dutra-Vernaci
SECONDER: Councilmember Patiño
AYES: Councilmembers Patiño, Sakakihara,
Singh, and Mayor Dutra-Vernaci
NOES: None
ABSENT: Vice Mayor Wang
Enactment No.: Resolution No.: 6340-24
8. SUCCESSOR AGENCY TO REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY
There were none.
9. AUTHORITIES AND AGENCIES
There were none.
10. CITY COMMISSION / COMMITTEE REPORTS
There were none.
11. ITEMS REFERRED BY COUNCIL
Councilmember Singh had no report.
Councilmember Sakakihara reported on the Parks and Recreation Commission.
Councilmember Patiño reported on League of California Cities.
Mayor Dutra-Vernaci reported on the Metropolitan Transportation Commission.
12. GOOD OF THE ORDER
Councilmember Singh reported discussing an issue with City Manager Malloy and Deputy City Manager Phan about third-party rentals. He expressed concerns about the impact of these rentals on the community and suggested exploring regulatory measures to address potential issues.
Councilmember Sakakihara reported attending the Commission Appreciation Event.
He praised commission members' dedication and hard work. Councilmember Sakakihara also mentioned the positive feedback from attendees and the importance of recognizing volunteer contributions.
Councilmember Patiño reported attending a National League Conference reception at Google Headquarters, where discussions focused on artificial intelligence (AI) and its implications for city governance. He shared insights on how AI could enhance city services and mentioned potential collaborations with tech companies.
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Councilmember Patiño also made brief remarks about the ongoing developments in cannabis regulation and its impact on local businesses.
Mayor Dutra-Vernaci reminded everyone that National Night Out will be held on Tuesday, August 6th, at the Union Landing Shopping Center and the Sister City Festival on Sunday, August 4th, at the Mark Green Sports Center. She also reported her participation as a judge at the Niles Dog Show and emphasized the importance of never leaving pets alone in hot cars.
13. CLOSED SESSION
There were none.
14. ADJOURNMENT
Mayor Dutra-Vernaci adjourned the meeting at 9:10 PM.
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 August 13, 2024.
Thai Nam Pham, MMC, CPMC
City Clerk/Secretary for the Successor Agency to the Redevelopment Agency