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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, October 22, 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 7:12 PM.
1.1. Pledge of Allegiance
Mayor Dutra-Vernaci led the Pledge of Allegiance.
1.2. Roll Call
Attendee Name Present
Councilmember Patiño
Councilmember Sakakihara
Councilmember Singh
Vice Mayor Wang
Mayor Dutra-Vernaci
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
Mayor Dutra-Vernaci noted that the City Council held a closed session prior to the regular meeting. She reported that there were no reportable actions taken during the session. The Mayor then proceeded to address a recent incident involving a former Parks and Recreation Commissioner. She explained that the commissioner had made inappropriate and threatening remarks toward a council candidate, which violated the city’s standards for behavior. As a result, she requested the commissioner’s resignation, which was promptly submitted.
She emphasized the city's commitment to maintaining professionalism and integrity, particularly for those in positions of authority.
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2. UNFINISHED BUSINESS
There was none.
3. PROCLAMATIONS AND PRESENTATIONS
3.1. Proclamation Proclaiming November 2024 As Sikh Appreciation Month Mayor Dutra-Vernaci read aloud the proclamation and presented it to Jaswinder Jandi and Jaskiran Kaur Bhullar.
3.2. Proclamation Proclaiming November 2024 As Native American Heritage Month
Mayor Dutra-Vernaci read aloud the proclamation. The recipient was not in attendance.
3.3. Proclamation Proclaiming November 2024 As Lung Cancer Awareness Month
Mayor Dutra-Vernaci read aloud the proclamation and presented it to American Lung Cancer Screening Initiative members Jana Lukas and Sania Choudhary.
4. ORAL COMMUNICATIONS
Mayor Dutra-Vernaci opened Oral Communications. The following individuals spoke on items that were not on the agenda:
Lama Stella
Shamsa Rafay
Wendy Huang
Naheed Hasnat
Abigail Andrade
Fatima Ashufta
Saba Ali
Mohammad Imad
Sajid Siddiqi
Wahed Baraket
Vivanna Espinoza
Joseph Prado
Katelyn Trieu
K.C. Ng
Maria Ramirez
Roohi Qadir
Rachita Upadhya
Mohamed Khadbai
Mohammad Mohiuddin
Golden Shao
There being no further speakers, Mayor Dutra-Vernaci closed Oral Communications.
5. CONSENT CALENDAR
Motion: Approve the Consent Calendar.
RESULT: Pass
MOVER: Councilmember Singh
SECONDER:Mayor Dutra-Vernaci
AYES: Councilmembers Patiño, Sakakihara, Singh, Vice Mayor Wang, and Mayor Dutra-Vernaci
NOES: None
ABSENT: None
5.1. Approve The Minutes Of The October 8, 2024 City Council Regular Meeting
A motion was made to approve the minutes.
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5.2. 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 2024 Edward J. Byrne Memorial Justice Assistance Grant (JAG), In The Amount Of $16,982, For Fiscal Year 2024-2025, And Amending The Fiscal Year 2024-2025 Police Grants Fund Budget
A motion was made to adopt the resolution.
Enactment No.: Resolution No. 6375-24
5.3. Adopt A Resolution Approving The Side Letter Agreement Between The City Of Union City And The Service Employees International Union (SEIU), Approving Amendments To The City's Classification And Compensation Plan, Effective October 28, 2024, In Conformance With The California Code Of Regulations, Title 2, Section 570.5, And Amending The Fiscal Year 2024-2025 Budget
A motion was made to adopt the resolution.
Enactment No.: Resolution No. 6376-24
5.4. Adopt A Resolution Accepting The Alameda County Public Health Department’s ACPHD-OVP-1016 Violence Prevention And Intervention Grant For Fiscal Year 2024-2025 In The Amount Of $225,000 To Provide Youth Suicide Prevention Services; Authorizing The City Manager To Execute The Grant Documents; And Amending The Fiscal Year 2024-2025 Youth Violence Prevention & Intervention Fund Budget
A motion was made to adopt the resolution.
Enactment No.: Resolution No. 6377-24
5.5. Adopt A Resolution Authorizing The Filing Of An Application For Alameda County Transportation Commission Administered Funding For The Union City Transit Battery Electric Bus (BEB) Charging Infrastructure, City Project No. 22-11, And Committing Any Necessary Matching Funds And Stating Assurances To Complete The Project A motion was made to adopt the resolution.
Enactment No.: Resolution No. 6378-24
6. PUBLIC HEARINGS
There were none.
7. CITY MANAGER REPORTS
7.1. Adopt A Resolution Designating The Voting Delegate And Alternate Delegate For The National League Of Cities – City Summit 2024 On November 13-16, 2024 In Tampa Bay, FL
Deputy City Manager Phan gave 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.
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Motion: Adopt a resolution designating Vice Mayor Wang as voting delegate and Councilmember Patiño as the alternate delegate for the National League of Cities – City Summit 2024.
RESULT: Pass
MOVER: Councilmember Patiño
SECONDER: Vice Mayor Wang
AYES: Councilmembers Patiño, Sakakihara,
Singh, Vice Mayor Wang, and Mayor
Dutra-Vernaci
NOES: None
ABSENT: None
Enactment Nos.: Resolution No. 6379-24
7.2. City Council Discussion And Consideration To Further Review And Evaluate The Station District Parking Program
City Manager Malloy gave 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.
Council directed staff to conduct further analysis and report back in January.
In the interim, the Council agreed to continue the suspension of parking enforcement in the garage area.
7.3. Adopt A Resolution Authorizing The City Manager To Execute Agreements To Transfer Administration Of The City's Pension And OPEB Section 115 Trust To The Shuster Advisory Group, LLC, And To Transfer the Trust's Assets To Charles Schwab Trust Bank And To Name Alta Trust Company As Directed Trustee
Finance Director Acosta gave 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: Adopt a resolution authorizing the City Manager to execute agreements to transfer administration of the City’s Pension and OPEB Section 115 Trust to the Shuster Advisory Group, LLC, and to transfer the Trust’s assets to Charles Schwab Trust Bank and to name Alta Trust Company as Directed Trustee.
RESULT: Pass
MOVER: Councilmember Patiño
SECONDER: Councilmember Sakakihara
AYES: Councilmembers Patiño, Sakakihara,
Singh, Vice Mayor Wang, and Mayor
Dutra-Vernaci
NOES: None
ABSENT: None
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Enactment Nos.: Resolution No. 6380-24
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
Vice Mayor Wang reported attending the League of California Cities Annual Conference.
Councilmember Singh had nothing to report.
Councilmember Sakakihara had nothing to report
Councilmember Patiño reported attending the League of California Cities Annual Conference and noted that the Ava Community Energy meeting was canceled due to a scheduling conflict with the conference. He also mentioned his participation in various receptions and interactions with lobbyists during the event.
Mayor Dutra-Vernaci reported on her attendance at the Alameda County Mayors' Conference, where discussions included updates from the Metropolitan Transportation Commission (MTC). She also shared insights from her participation in Bloomberg CityLab 2024 in Mexico City, which focused on community engagement and city planning initiatives. Mayor Dutra-Vernaci plans to discuss these insights with the City's Arts and Culture Commission.
12. GOOD OF THE ORDER
Vice Mayor Wang had no report.
Councilmember Singh expressed concern about a recent incident involving a former commissioner and emphasized the importance of maintaining respect and professionalism in all city interactions.
Councilmember Sakakihara highlighted his attendance at the "Running Dead 5K" event organized by the city and commended the city staff for its successful execution.
Councilmember Patiño discussed the need to address partisanship in non-partisan local elections and shared his recent participation in meetings for local officials in Washington, D.C. He also requested adding the prescription drug discount program to the agenda for the next council special meeting on November 19, 2024, but the request did not receive majority support.
Mayor Dutra-Vernaci reiterated the city's commitment to maintaining professionalism and respect, referencing the recent incident involving a former commissioner. She also reminded attendees of the upcoming 50th anniversary celebration for Centro de Servicio on November 1, 2024, and encouraged community participation in the event.
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13. CLOSED SESSION
There were none.
14. ADJOURNMENT
Mayor Dutra-Vernaci adjourned the meeting at 8:56 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 November 26, 2024.
Thai Nam Pham, MMC, CPMC
City Clerk/Secretary for the Successor Agency to the Redevelopment Agency