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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, November 26, 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.
1.1. 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 no reportable actions were taken during the session.
2. UNFINISHED BUSINESS
There was none.
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3. PROCLAMATIONS AND PRESENTATIONS
There were none.
4. ORAL COMMUNICATIONS
Mayor Dutra-Vernaci opened Oral Communications. The following individuals spoke on items that were not on the agenda:
Lama Stella
There being no further speakers, Mayor Dutra-Vernaci closed Oral Communications.
5. CONSENT CALENDAR
Mayor Dutra-Vernaci pulled Consent Calendar Item 5.6 for Finance Director Acosta to provide a brief presentation to the Council.
City Clerk Pham read aloud the ordinance titles for items 5.11, 5.12, and 5.13.
Motion: Approve the Consent Calendar.
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
5.1. Approve The Minutes Of The October 22, 2024 City Council Special Closed Session
A motion was made to approve the minutes.
5.2 Approve The Minutes Of The October 22, 2024 City Council Regular Meeting
A motion was made to approve the minutes.
5.3 Approve The Minutes Of The November 19, 2024 City Council Special Meeting
A motion was made to approve the minutes.
5.4. Adopt A Resolution Ratifying Prior Services Rendered By Townsend Public Affairs, Inc., In The Amount Of $16,000, And Authorizing The City Manager To Execute An Agreement With Townsend Public Affairs, Inc., In An Amount Not-To-Exceed $96,000, For Legislative Advocacy And Grant Funding Research Services
A motion was made to adopt the resolution.
Enactment No.: Resolution No. 6394-24
5.5. Adopt A Resolution Authorizing The City Manager To Execute An Agreement With Howell Consulting, In An Amount Not-To-Exceed $99,700, For Consulting Services To Update The Comprehensive November 26, 2024 | 7:00 PM Page 3 of 6 City Council / Successor Agency Regular Meeting Minutes
Emergency Management Plan (CEMP) For The City Of Union City And The City of Newark
A motion was made to adopt the resolution.
Enactment No.: Resolution No. 6395-24
5.6. Adopt A Resolution Approving Amendment No. 4 To Contract No. 5774, The Post-Retirement Employment Agreement With Retired Annuitant Lola Tapia
An oral report was provided regarding the amendment to the agreement for the retired annuitant. A motion was made to adopt the resolution.
Enactment No.: Resolution No. 6396-24
5.7. Adopt A Resolution Authorizing The City Manager To Execute A Two And A Half Year Agreement With Universal Building Services & Supply Company, In An Amount Not To Exceed $401,464 Per Year, For A Total Contract Amount Of $1,003,660, And Authorizing The City Manager, At Their Sole Discretion, To Execute Up To Two Additional One-Year Extensions For Custodial Services, City Project No. 25-12 A motion was made to adopt the resolution.
Enactment No.: Resolution No. 6397-24
5.8. Adopt A Resolution Changing The Name Of The Audit Committee To The Finance Committee And Expanding The Committee's Scope Of Work A motion was made to adopt the resolution.
Enactment No.: Resolution No. 6398-24
5.9. Adopt A Resolution Authorizing The City Manager To Send A Letter To Union Pacific Railroad Company Requesting Support For The City's Potential Future Efforts To Obtain Grant Funding To Study And Build A Pedestrian Overpass At The I Street Oakland Subdivision Tracks, As Necessitated By 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. 6399-24
5.10. Adopt A Resolution Authorizing The City Manager To Execute A Consulting Services Agreement With Kittelson & Associates, Inc., In The Amount Of $275,611, For Preliminary Engineering And Final Design For The Alvarado-Niles Road Part-Time Transit Lane Pilot Project, City Project No. 24-21
A motion was made to adopt the resolution.
Enactment No.: Resolution No. 6400-24
5.11. Waive Further Reading And Adopt An Ordinance Approving Zoning Map Amendment, A-24-002, To Update The Official Union City Zoning Map For Property Located At 31300 Alvarado-Niles Road (APN 463- 0104-006-00) From Union Landing Commercial (CUL) To Community Commercial (CC) November 26, 2024 | 7:00 PM Page 4 of 6 City Council / Successor Agency Regular Meeting Minutes
For Consistency With The 2040 General Plan And To Facilitate The Demolition And Rebuild Of A Service Station
A motion was made to adopt the ordinance.
Enactment No.: Ordinance No. 927-24
5.12. Waive Further Reading And Adoption Of 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 (Turk Island)
A motion was made to adopt the ordinance.
Enactment No.: Ordinance No. 928-24
5.13. Waive Further Reading And Adoption Of 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 Island) A motion was made to adopt the ordinance.
Enactment No.: Ordinance No. 929-24
6. PUBLIC HEARINGS
There were none.
7. CITY MANAGER REPORTS
7.1. Adopt A Resolution Approving The City's Investment Policy Finance Director Acosta gave staff presentation and responded to questions from council members.
Mayor Dutra-Vernaci opened Public Comment. The following individuals spoke on the item:
Jay Burnett
Shamsa Rafay
Drew Balthazar
Mohammad Imaddin
Valerie Liu
There being no further speakers, Mayor Dutra-Vernaci closed Public Comment.
Motion: Adopt a resolution approving the City’s Investment Policy.
RESULT: Pass
MOVER: Councilmember Patiño
SECONDER: Vice Mayor Wang
AYES: Councilmember Patiño, Vice Mayor
Wang, and Mayor Dutra-Vernaci
NOES: Councilmembers Sakakihara and Singh
ABSENT: None
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Enactment No.: Resolution No. 6401-24
7.2. Report To The City Council On The Consideration For The Future Uses Of The Historical Museum Building Located At 3841 Smith Street The item was addressed following 12. Good of the Order.
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 Patiño reported attending the Ava Community Energy meeting, where legislative updates and financial audits were reviewed, and the League of California Cities Board of Directors meeting in preparation for an upcoming retreat.
Councilmember Sakakihara reported attending the Alameda County Waste Management Authority meeting on behalf of Vice Mayor Wang and the Parks and Recreation Commission meeting. He noted progress on the Parks and Recreation Master Plan update, with bids received and the next steps being the evaluation of responses.
Councilmember Singh had nothing to report.
Vice Mayor Wang reported on attending the Alameda County Waste Management Authority meeting and the November 13th – 16th National League of Cities – City Summit in Tampa, Florida.
Mayor Dutra-Vernaci shared updates on Alameda County Transportation Commission (ACTC) projects, including reallocating $800,000 for Union City’s Quarry Lakes Parkway project and securing $3 million in Regional Measure 3 funds for a BART at-grade crossing project. She also highlighted the success of the Alameda County Mayors’ Conference event hosted in Union City and expressed appreciation for the City’s team.
12. GOOD OF THE ORDER
Councilmember Patiño highlighted his participation in the National League of Cities— City Summit, which is their 100th-anniversary conference. He attended the launch of the Housing Accelerator and interactions with former HUD Secretary Henry Cisneros.
He also attended Assemblymember Liz Ortega’s State of the District event, Centro de Servicios 50th Anniversary, Dia de los Muertos Night Market at Searles Elementary School, and the "Low Riding with JJ" Show at Swiss Park. He commended JJ Amaya for preserving and promoting lowrider culture through his long-running radio program.
Councilmember Sakakihara attended a meeting with the new CEO of Ava Community Energy. He noted that most council members also attended the ribbon-cutting ceremony for K21 Beauty the same day. On November 1st, he toured the historical November 26, 2024 | 7:00 PM Page 6 of 6 City Council / Successor Agency Regular Meeting Minutes
museum with multiple staff members. Additionally, on November 8th, he participated in Supervisor Márquez’s Veterans Day luncheon.
Councilmember Singh reported attending the State of the District event hosted by Assemblymember Liz Ortega and a ribbon-cutting ceremony for Union City Pediatric and Adolescent Dentistry organized by the Chamber of Commerce.
Vice Mayor Wang highlighted his attendance at the Centro de Servicios 50th anniversary celebration, Assemblymember Liz Ortega’s State of the District event, and a ribbon-cutting ceremony for the Union City Pediatric and Adolescent Dentistry event with the Chamber of Commerce.
Mayor Dutra-Vernaci had nothing to report.
13. CLOSED SESSION
There were none.
7. CITY MANAGER REPORTS (CONTINUED)
7.2. Report To The City Council On The Consideration For The Future Uses Of The Historical Museum Building Located At 3841 Smith Street Mayor Dutra-Vernaci recused herself from the item, citing a potential conflict of interest due to her income tax business at 3761 Smith Street being within 500 feet of the property. She then left the meeting.
City Manager Malloy gave staff presentation and responded to questions from council members.
Vice Mayor Wang opened Public Comment. The following speakers spoke on the item:
Patricia Schaffarczyk
Kelsey Camello
Jim Navarro
There being further no speakers, Vice Mayor Wang closed Public Comment.
Council directed staff to collaborate with the Union City Chamber of Commerce and the Washington Township Museum of Local History to clean up the facility, build a partnership, and develop a plan for the organizations to potentially use and occupy the building once the repairs are complete and the building meets code compliance.
14. ADJOURNMENT
Vice Mayor Wang adjourned the meeting at 8:26 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 December 10, 2024.
Thai Nam Pham, MMC, CPMC
City Clerk/Secretary for the Successor Agency to the Redevelopment Agency