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MINUTES
CITY OF UNION CITY / SUCCESSOR AGENCY TO THE REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY
REGULAR MEETING
GARY SINGH, Mayor
SCOTT SAKAKIHARA, Vice Mayor (District 4)
LANCE NISHIHIRA, Councilmember (District 1)
JAMIE PATIÑO, Councilmember (District 2)
JEFF WANG, Councilmember (District 3)
Tuesday, December 10, 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 7:06 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
2. UNFINISHED BUSINESS
There was none.
3. CEREMONIAL ITEMS
3.1. Adopt a Resolution Declaring the Results of the General Municipal Election Held on November 5, 2024
City Clerk Pham provided staff presentation.
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Mayor Dutra-Vernaci opened Public Comment. There being no speakers, Mayor Dutra-Vernaci closed Public Comment.
Motion: Adopt a resolution declaring the results of the General Municipal Election held on November 5, 2024.
RESULT: Pass
MOVER: Councilmember Patiño
SECONDER: Councilmember Sakakihara
AYES: Councilmembers Patiño, Sakakihara,
Singh, Vice Mayor Wang, and Mayor
Dutra-Vernaci
NOES: None
ABSENT: None
Enactment No.: Resolution No. 6404-24
3.2. Proclamation Honoring Mayor Dutra-Vernaci, Public Comment, and Farewell Remarks
District Representative Barbara Ledesma Rhinehalt from Senator Aisha Wahab’s Office, State Assemblymember Liz Ortega, and District Director Rodney Loche from Alameda County Board of Supervisor Elisa Marquez’s Office provided commendations to Mayor Dutra-Vernaci. City Manager Malloy read aloud a proclamation honoring Mayor Dutra-Vernaci. Economic Development Manager Ortega and Public Works Director Ayupan provided gifts to the outgoing mayor.
Mayor Dutra-Vernaci opened Public Comment. The following speakers spoke on this item:
Craig Roberts
Susie Garcia
Cheris Crocker-Root
Sarabjit Kaur Cheema
Golden Shao
Kashmir Singh Shah
Michael Hannon
There being no further speakers, Mayor Dutra-Vernaci closed Public Comment.
Mayor Dutra-Vernaci provided her farewell remarks.
3.3. Adjourn Sine Die
The council adjourned sine die.
3.4. Recess for Refreshments for Outgoing and Incoming Mayor and Council Member
The council recessed.
3.5. Oath of Office, Installation, and Incoming Remarks of Newly Elected Mayor
Mayor Dutra-Vernaci reconvened the meeting. State Assemblymember Liz Ortega administered the ceremonial Oath of Office to incoming Mayor Singh.
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Dutra-Vernaci stepped down from the dais and exited the Chambers, and Mayor Singh took the mayor’s seat at the dais.
Mayor Singh provided incoming remarks.
Mayor Singh opened Public Comment. Shamsa Rafay spoke on the item.
There being no further speakers, Mayor Singh closed Public Comment.
3.6. Oath of Office, Installation, and Incoming Remarks of Newly Elected Councilmember
Tina Nishihira administered the ceremonial Oath of Office to incoming Councilmember Nishihira. City Clerk Pham provided the Oath of Office prior to the meeting.
Councilmember Nishihira provided incoming remarks from the dais.
Mayor Singh opened Public Comment. There being no speakers, Mayor Singh closed Public Comment.
3.7. Roll Call
Attendee Name Present
Councilmember Nishihira
Councilmember Patiño
Councilmember Sakakihara
Councilmember Wang
Mayor Singh
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
3.8. Adopt a Resolution Confirming the Selection of Vice Mayor for Calendar Year 2025
Mayor Singh nominated Councilmember Sakakihara to be Vice Mayor for Calendar Year 2025.
Councilmember Sakakihara commented that requesting a rotating schedule of Vice Mayor selection. Councilmember Patiño made a point-of-order stating that this request should be referred directly to the Legislation and Policy Committee for further discussion. His request received majority support.
Mayor Singh opened Public Comment. There being no speakers, Mayor Singh closed Public Comment.
Motion: Adopt a resolution confirming the selection of
Councilmember Sakakihara as Vice Mayor for Calendar Year 2025.
RESULT: Pass
MOVER: Councilmember Sakakihara
SECONDER: Councilmember Patiño
AYES: Councilmembers Nishihira, Patiño,
Sakakihara, Wang, and Mayor Singh
NOES: None
ABSENT: None
Enactment No.: Resolution No. 6405-24
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3.9. Adopt a Resolution to Confirm Council Assignments to Various Boards and Commissioner For Calendar Year 2025
Mayor Singh opened Public Comment. There being no speakers, Mayor Singh closed Public Comment.
Motion: Adopt a resolution to confirm Council Assignments to Various Boards and Commissions for Calendar Year 2025.
RESULT: Pass
MOVER: Councilmember Patiño
SECONDER: Councilmember Wang
AYES: Councilmembers Nishihira, Patiño,
Wang, Vice Mayor Sakakihara, and
Mayor Singh
NOES: None
ABSENT: None
Enactment No.: Resolution No. 6406-24
4. PROCLAMATION AND PRESENTATIONS
There were none.
5. ORAL COMMUNICATIONS
Mayor Singh opened Oral Communications. The following individuals spoke on items that were not on the agenda:
Mary Anne
Isaiah Saluta
Charmaine Lagasa
Roberta Ryan
Jordan Ilagan
Sarabjit Kaur Cheema
There being no further speakers, Mayor Singh closed Oral Communications.
6. CONSENT CALENDAR
Motion: Approve the Consent Calendar.
RESULT: Pass
MOVER: Councilmember Wang
SECONDER:Councilmember Patiño
AYES: Councilmembers Nishihira, Patiño, Wang, Vice Mayor Sakakihara, and Mayor Singh
NOES: None
ABSENT: None
6.1. Approve the November 26, 2024, City Council Special Closed Session A motion was made to approve the minutes.
6.2. Approve the November 26, 2024, City Council Regular Meeting Minutes A motion was made to approve the minutes.
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6.3. Adopt a Resolution Adopting the 2025 City Council Meeting Schedule A motion was made to adopt the resolution.
Enactment No.: Resolution No. 6407-24
6.4. Adopt a Resolution Accepting the Annual Reports for Fiscal Year 2023- 2024 Concerning Sources and Uses of Development Impact Fees Pursuant to Government Code Section 66000, et seq., and Making Certain Findings Related Thereto
A motion was made to adopt the resolution.
Enactment No.: Resolution No. 6408-24
6.5. Adopt a Resolution Accepting the 5-Year Reports for Fiscal Year 2019- 2020 Through 2023-2024 Concerning Sources and Uses of Development Impact Fees Pursuant to Government Code Section 66000, et seq., and Making Certain Findings Related Thereto
A motion was made to adopt the resolution.
Enactment No.: Resolution No. 6409-24
6.6. Adopt a Resolution Establishing Authority to Open and Maintain Accounts, Signature Authority, and Authorization to Transfer Funds Using Online Banking Services for the City’s Accounts at Fremont Bank A motion was made to adopt the resolution.
Enactment No.: Resolution No. 6410-24
6.7. Adopt a Resolution Authorizing the City Manager to Execute the First Amendment to the Consulting Services Agreement with 4Leaf, Inc., in the Amount of $100,000, for a Total Not-to-Exceed Amount of $174,950, for Encroachment Permit Inspection Services
A motion was made to adopt the resolution.
Enactment No.: Resolution No. 6411-24
7. PUBLIC HEARINGS
There were none.
8. CITY MANAGER REPORTS
There were none.
9. SUCCESSOR AGENCY TO REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY
There were none.
10. AUTHORITIES AND AGENCIES
There were none.
11. CITY COMMISSION / COMMITTEE REPORTS
There were none.
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12. ITEMS REFERRED BY COUNCIL
Councilmember Patiño reported on League of California Cities.
Councilmember Sakakihara had nothing to report.
Councilmember Wang had nothing to report.
Councilmember Nishihira had nothing to report.
Mayor Singh reported on the Finance Committee and Economic Development Advisory Team. He requested the City Council receive updates from the City Manager regarding the EDAT progress and development plans for warehouses and commercial buildings.
13. GOOD OF THE ORDER
Councilmember Nishihira had nothing to report.
Councilmember Wang announced the Union City Chamber of Commerce Christmas Tree Lighting event on December 13, 2024, at 5:30 PM, to be held at the Old Alvarado Park. He encouraged the community to attend and bring ornaments to help decorate the trees.
Vice Mayor Sakakihara congratulated former Mayor Dutra-Vernaci for her years of public service and commended Mayor Singh and Councilmember Nishihira in their election.
Councilmember Patiño reported on a meeting with Economic Community Development Director Campbell and Deputy City Manager Phan regarding signage improvements for the Old Alvarado area. He also shared that he attended the Bay Bombs Car Club Toy Drive and the Knights of Columbus Christmas Potluck with Mayor Singh and Councilmember Wang.
Mayor Singh stated that he attended the Knights of Columbus Christmas celebration, the Union City Tennis Club event, the New Year’s celebration and a Christmas celebration hosted by the South Indian community.
14. CLOSED SESSION
There were none.
15. ADJOURNMENT
Mayor Singh adjourned the meeting at 9:16 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 January 14, 2025.
Thai Nam Pham, MMC, CPMC
City Clerk/Secretary for the Successor Agency to the Redevelopment Agency