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MINUTES
CITY OF UNION CITY / SUCCESSOR AGENCY TO THE REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY
SPECIAL 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, November 19, 2024 | 5:00 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 5:00 PM. The mayor announced that Councilmember Sakakihara was participating remotely pursuant to California Government Code Section 54953.
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 (Remote)
Yes
Yes
Yes
2. ORAL COMMUNICATIONS
Mayor Dutra-Vernaci opened Oral Communications. There being no speakers, Mayor Dutra-Vernaci closed Oral Communications.
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3. CONSENT CALENDAR
Motion: Approve the Consent Calendar.
RESULT: Pass
MOVER: Councilmember Singh
SECONDER:Vice Mayor Wang
AYES: Councilmembers Patiño, Sakakihara, Singh, Vice Mayor Wang, and Mayor Dutra-Vernaci
NOES: None
ABSENT: None
3.1. Adopt A Resolution Approving the Mayor's Appointment of Florence Tsang To Serve On The Arts & Culture Commission
A motion was made to adopt the resolution.
Enactment No.: Resolution No. 6381-24
3.2. Adopt A Resolution Authorizing The Acceptance Of Office Of Traffic Safety Selective Traffic Enforcement Program Grant Funds, In The Amount Of $92,000, For The Fiscal Year 2024-2025, And Amending The Fiscal Year 2024-2025 OTS Fund Budget
A motion was made to adopt the resolution.
Enactment No.: Resolution No. 6382-24
3.3. Adopt A Resolution Authorizing The City Manager To Execute A Reimbursement Agreement With MCI Communications Services, LLC, In The Amount Of $124,096, To Relocate An Existing Fiber Optic Line As Part Of The At-Grade Pedestrian Crossing at BART Project, City Project No. 14-14
A motion was made to adopt the resolution.
Enactment No.: Resolution No. 6383-24
3.4. Adopt A Resolution Authorizing The City Manager To Execute The Crossing Agreement With Union Pacific Railroad Company, In The Amount Of $406,647, To Replace The Concrete Panels At The Decoto Road Oakland Subdivision Railroad Crossing As Part Of The At-Grade Pedestrian Crossing At BART Project, City Project No. 14- 14 A motion was made to adopt the resolution.
Enactment No.: Resolution No. 6384-24
6. PUBLIC HEARINGS
4.1. Public Hearing On Chevron/Power Market Project Located At 31300 Alvarado-Niles Road (APN 463 -0104-006-00) And 1) Adoption Of A Resolution Adopting The Mitigated Negative Declaration And Mitigation Monitoring And Reporting Program; 2) Adoption Of A Resolution Approving A General Plan Amendment To Update The General Plan Land Use Diagram To Re-Designate The Project Site From Regional Retail Commercial To Retail Commercial And Related Figures (AG-24-002); 3) Introduction Of An Ordinance Of The City Council Of The City Of Union November 19, 2024 | 5:00 PM Page 3 of 6
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City Approving A Zoning Map Amendment To Rezone The Project Site From Union Landing Commercial (CUL) To Community Commercial (CC) (A-24-002); And 4) Adoption Of A Resolution Approving Use Permit (UP24-005) And Site Development Review (SD-24-007) To Facilitate Demolition And The Rebuild Of The Service Station
Associate Planner Dean gave staff presentation and responded to questions from council members.
Mayor Dutra-Vernaci opened the Public Hearing at 5:16 PM. There being no speakers, Mayor Dutra-Vernaci closed the Public Hearing at 5:16 PM.
Motion: Adopt a resolution adopting the Mitigated Negative Declaration and Mitigation Monitoring and Reporting Program, a resolution approving General Plan Amendment (AG-24-002), introduce an ordinance approving Zoning Map Amendment (A-24- 002), and adopt a resolution approving Use Permit (UP-24-005) and Site Development Review (SD-24-007).
RESULT: Pass
MOVER: Councilmember Singh
SECONDER: Vice Mayor Wang
AYES: Councilmembers Patiño, Sakakihara,
Singh, Vice Mayor Wang, and Mayor
Dutra-Vernaci
NOES: None
ABSENT: None
Enactment Nos.:
Resolution No. 6385-24: Adopting the Mitigated Negative Declaration and Mitigation Monitoring and Reporting Program; Resolution No. 6386-24: Approving the General Plan Amendment (AG-24-002); and
Resolution No. 6387-24: Approving the Use Permit (UP-24-005) and Site Development Review (SD-24-007)
4.2. Adopt Resolutions For Annexation Of Territory (“Annexation No. 8”) To City Of Union City Community Facilities District No. 2006-1: (1) Authorizing The Annexation Of Territory To Community Facilities District No. 2006-1 And Authorizing The Levy Of A Special Tax And Submitting The Levy Of Tax To The Qualified Electors; (2) Calling A Special Election And Submitting To The Voters Of Annexation No. 8 (Turk Island) Of City Of Union City Community Facilities District No. 2006-1 (Public Services) Propositions Regarding The Annual Levy Of Special Taxes Within Annexation No. 8 (Turk Island) To Finance Public Services, And The Establishment Of An Appropriations Limit; (3) Making Certain Findings, Certifying The Results Of An Election And Adding Property To Community Facilities District No. 2006-1 (Public Services), Annexation No. 8 (Turk Island); And (4) Introduce An Ordinance Of The City Council Of The City Of Union City Levying Special Tax Within City Of Union City Community Facilities District No. 2006-1 (Public Services), Including November 19, 2024 | 5:00 PM Page 4 of 6
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Certain Annexation Territory (Turk Island). The Property Proposed To Be Annexed Consists Of APNs 482 -0054-037-00 Through 482 -0054-071-00 That Is Proposed To Be Developed Into 33 Single-Family Units By Turk Island Ventures LLC
Mayor Dutra-Vernaci invited any property owners or registered voters within the annexation area to submit written protests. With none received, Economic Community Development Director Campbell provided the staff presentation.
Mayor Dutra-Vernaci opened the Public Hearing at 5:26 PM. Since no speakers were present, Mayor Dutra-Vernaci closed the Hearing at 5:27 PM.
Motion: Adopt a resolution authorizing the annexation of the territory and adopt a resolution calling for a special election.
RESULT: Pass
MOVER: Mayor Dutra-Vernaci
SECONDER: Councilmember Patiño
AYES: Councilmembers Patiño, Sakakihara,
Singh, Vice Mayor Wang, and Mayor
Dutra-Vernaci
NOES: None
ABSENT: None
Enactment Nos.:
Resolution No. 6388-24: Authorizing the annexation of the territory Resolution No. 6389-24: Calling for a special election
City Clerk Pham opened the ballots, announced the results, and certified that at least two-thirds of the property owners voted in favor of the special tax levy and appropriations limit.
Motion: Adopt a resolution certifying the results of the special election and introduce an ordinance of the City of Union City levying special tax within Annexation No. 8 (Turk Island) to Community Facilities District No. 2006-1 (Public Services).
RESULT: Pass
MOVER: Mayor Dutra-Vernaci
SECONDER: Councilmember Patiño
AYES: Councilmembers Patiño, Sakakihara,
Singh, Vice Mayor Wang, and Mayor
Dutra-Vernaci
NOES: None
ABSENT: None
Enactment No.: Resolution No. 6390-24: Certifying the results of the special election
Ordinance Status: Introduced; to be adopted at the next regular meeting.
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4.3. Public Hearing To Consider Adoption Of Resolutions For The Annexation Of Territory (“Annexation No. 9”) To City Of Union City Community Facilities District No. 2006-1: (1) Authorizing The Annexation Of Territory To Community Facilities District No. 2006-1 And Authorizing The Levy Of A Special Tax And Submitting The Levy Of Tax To The Qualified Electors; (2) Calling A Special Election And Submitting To The Voters Of Annexation No. 9 (Florence Street) Of City Of Union City Community Facilities District No. 2006-1 (Public Services) Propositions Regarding The Annual Levy Of Special Taxes Within Annexation No. 9 (Florence Street) To Finance Public Services, And The Establishment Of An Appropriations Limit; (3) Making Certain Findings, Certifying The Results Of An Election And Adding Property To Community Facilities District No. 2006-1 (Public Services), Annexation No. 9 (Florence Street); And (4) Introduce An Ordinance Of The City Council Of The City Of Union City Levying Special Tax Within City Of Union City Community Facilities District No. 2006-1 (Public Services), Including Certain Annexation Territory (Florence Street). The Property Proposed To Be Annexed Consists Of APNs 087-0034-004-00 Through 087-0034-009-00 That Are Proposed To Be Developed Into 6 Single-Family Units By Individual Owners
Mayor Dutra-Vernaci invited any property owners or registered voters within the annexation area to submit written protests. With none received, Economic Community Development Director Campbell provided the staff presentation.
Mayor Dutra-Vernaci opened the Public Hearing at 5:36 PM. There being no speakers, Mayor Dutra-Vernaci closed the Public Hearing at 5:36 PM.
Motion: Adopt a resolution authorizing the annexation of the territory and adopt a resolution calling for a special election.
RESULT: Pass
MOVER: Mayor Dutra-Vernaci
SECONDER: Councilmember Patiño
AYES: Councilmembers Patiño, Sakakihara,
Singh, Vice Mayor Wang, and Mayor
Dutra-Vernaci
NOES: None
ABSENT: None
Enactment Nos.:
Resolution No. 6391-24: Authorizing the annexation of the territory Resolution No. 6392-24: Calling for a special election
City Clerk Pham opened the ballots, announced the results, and certified that at least two-thirds of the property owners voted in favor of the special tax levy and appropriations limit.
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Motion: Adopt a resolution certifying the results of the special election and introduce an ordinance of the City of Union City levying special tax within Annexation No. 9 (Florence Street) to Community Facilities District No. 2006-1 (Public Services).
RESULT: Pass
MOVER: Mayor Dutra-Vernaci
SECONDER: Vice Mayor Wang
AYES: Councilmembers Patiño, Sakakihara,
Singh, Vice Mayor Wang, and Mayor
Dutra-Vernaci
NOES: None
ABSENT: None
Enactment No.: Resolution No. 6393-24: Certifying the results of the special election
Ordinance Status: Introduced; to be adopted at the next regular meeting.
10. ADJOURNMENT
Mayor Dutra-Vernaci adjourned the meeting at 5:42 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