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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, February 25, 2025 | 7:00 PM
City Hall - Council Chamber
34009 Alvarado-Niles Road
Union City, CA 94587
1. CALL TO ORDER
Mayor Singh called the meeting to order at 7:01 PM.
1.1. Pledge of Allegiance
Mayor Singh led the Pledge of Allegiance.
1.2. Roll Call
Attendee Name Present
Councilmember Nishihira
Councilmember Patiño
Councilmember Wang
Vice Mayor Sakakihara
Mayor Singh
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
Mayor Singh also reported out of the Special Closed Session that was held prior to the meeting. Before proceeding, he noted that the meeting would be adjourned in memory of former Union City Councilmember and Alameda County Supervisor Richard Valle, who passed away two years ago.
2. UNFINISHED BUSINESS
There was none.
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3. PROCLAMATIONS AND PRESENTATIONS
3.1. Proclamation Recognizing February as American Heart Month Mayor Singh read aloud the proclamation and presented it to Washington Health Chief of Community Support Services Angus Cochran and Union City Community and CRS Program Coordinator Magbanua. Both provided brief remarks afterward.
3.2. Proclamation Recognizing the Life-Saving Actions of Ruggieri Center Staff and Community Members
Mayor Singh read the proclamation and presented it to Ruggieri Center members Michael Dee and Mei-Kuen Hone and CRS staff members Dana Dieterle, Lindsey Andalis, and Erin Ewing. Ms. Ewing and Ms. Hone provided brief remarks afterward.
4. ORAL COMMUNICATIONS
Mayor Singh opened Oral Communications. There being no speakers, Mayor Singh closed Oral Communications.
5. CONSENT CALENDAR
Motion: Approve the Consent Calendar Items.
RESULT: Pass
MOVER: Councilmember Wang
SECONDER:Vice Mayor Sakakihara
AYES: Councilmembers Nishihira, Patiño, Wang, Vice Mayor Sakakihara, and Mayor Singh
NOES: None
ABSENT: None
5.1. Approve the Action Minutes of the February 8, 2025 City Council and Planning Commission Joint Special Meeting Minutes
A motion was made to approve the minutes.
5.2. Approve the Action Minutes of February 11, 2025 City Council Special Closed Session
A motion was made to approve the minutes.
5.3. Approve the Action Minutes of February 11, 2025 City Council Special Meeting
A motion was made to approve the minutes.
5.4. Approve the Action Minutes of February 11, 2025 City Council Regular Meeting
A motion was made to approve the minutes.
5.5. Adopt a Resolution Amending the City of Union City's Conflict of Interest Code to Include the Positions of Neighborhood Preservation Inspector and Accounting Manager and Remove the Budget Manager/Purchasing Agent Position
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A motion was made to adopt the resolution.
Enactment No.: Resolution No. 2025-023
5.6. Adopt a Resolution Accepting $75,000 from the California Department of Resources, Recycling and Recovery (CalRecycle) Rubberized Pavement Grant Program for the Citywide Street Pavement Rehabilitation Project (City Project No. 25-01) and Amending the Fiscal Year 2024-2025 Capital Projects Fund Budget
A motion was made to adopt the resolution.
Enactment No.: Resolution No. 2025-024
5.7. Adopt a Resolution Accepting Completion of the Mariner Park Play Equipment and Surface Replacement Project (City Project No. 24-13) A motion was made to adopt the resolution.
Enactment No.: Resolution No. 2025-025
5.8. Adopt a Resolution Authorizing the City Manager to Execute the Third Amendment to the Consulting Services Agreement with Park Engineering in the Amount of $100,000, for a Total Not-to-Exceed Contract Amount of $374,000, for Encroachment Permit Inspection Services
A motion was made to adopt the resolution.
Enactment No.: Resolution No. 2025-026
5.9. Adopt a Resolution Approving an Amendment to the Class Specifications for the Classifications of Preschool Site Supervisor I and Preschool Site Supervisor II
A motion was made to adopt the resolution.
Enactment No.: Resolution No. 2025-027
6. PUBLIC HEARINGS
There were none.
7. CITY MANAGER REPORTS
7.1. Economic Development Strategic Plan Update Progress Report Economic Development Manager Ortega introduced Strategic Economics' Dena Belzer, who presented on the item. Belzer and Ortega responded to Council questions.
Mayor Singh opened Public Comment. Rosalinda Miramontes spoke on the item. There being no further speakers, Mayor Singh closed Public Comment.
Council received the report.
7.2. Consider Recommendation from the Legislation and Policy Committee Regarding the Larry Orozco Teen Workshop Building and Garden to Prepare a Building Evaluation
City Manager Malloy provided staff presentation and responded to questions from council members.
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Mayor Singh opened Public Comment. The following speakers spoke:
Timothy Swenson
Cheri Crocker-Root
Larry Orozco
Alicia Gonzales-Candelaria
Gracie Vazquez
Rosalinda Miramontes
Arturo Ariz
Victor Lopez
There being no further speakers, Mayor Singh closed Public Comment.
Motion: Direct City Staff to execute contracts to assess the Teen Workshop building, determine necessary repairs and
improvements, and proceed with any minor repairs within their authority.
RESULT: Pass
MOVER: Councilmember Patiño
SECONDER: Councilmember Nishihira
AYES: Councilmembers Nishihira, Patiño,
Wang, Vice Mayor Sakakihara, and
Mayor Singh
NOES: None
7.3. General Fund Financial Results for Fiscal Year 2023-2024 (Unaudited) and Adopt a Resolution Approving Fiscal Year 2023-2024 Budget Amendments and 002Budget Transfers
Finance Director Acosta provided staff presentation and responded to questions from council members.
Mayor Singh opened Public Comment. There being no speakers, Mayor Singh closed Public Comment.
Motion: Adopt a Resolution Approving Fiscal Year 2023-2024 Budget Amendments and Budget Transfers.
RESULT: Pass
MOVER: Councilmember Patiño
SECONDER: Councilmember Wang
AYES: Councilmembers Nishihira, Patiño,
Wang, Vice Mayor Sakakihara, and
Mayor Singh
NOES: None
Enactment No.: Resolution No. 2025-028
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7.4. Adopt a Resolution to Standardize the Appointment and Expiration Dates for New Appointments to All Boards, Commissions, and Committees; Waive Full Reading and Introduce by Title Only an Ordinance of the City Council of the City of Union City Amending Section 2.20.040 “Commissioner Attendance Standards,” Chapter 2.21 “Park and Recreation Commission” Sections 2.21.020 and 2.21.030, and Chapter
2.25 “Senior Citizens Commission” Sections 2.25.020 and 2.25.030 of the Union City Municipal Code to Revise Attendance Standards and Decrease Commission Membership from Seven to Five
City Attorney Kokotaylo and City Clerk Pham provided staff presentation and responded to questions from council members.
Mayor Singh opened Public Comment. There being no speakers, Mayor Singh closed Public Comment.
Motion: Adopt a Resolution to Standardize the Appointment and Expiration Dates for New Appointments to All Boards,
Commissions, and Committees; Waive Full Reading and Introduce by Title Only an Ordinance of the City Council of the City of Union City Amending Section 2.20.040 “Commissioner Attendance Standards,” Chapter 2.21 “Park and Recreation Commission” Sections 2.21.020 and 2.21.030, and Chapter 2.25 “Senior Citizens Commission” Sections 2.25.020 and 2.25.030 of the Union City Municipal Code to Revise Attendance Standards and Decrease Commission Membership from Seven to Five
RESULT: Pass
MOVER: Vice Mayor Sakakihara
SECONDER: Council Member Patiño
AYES: Councilmembers Nishihira, Patiño,
Wang, Vice Mayor Sakakihara, and
Mayor Singh
NOES: None
Enactment No.: Resolution No. 2025-029
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 on attending the League of California Cities Board Meeting in Rancho Cucamonga.
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Vice Mayor Sakakihara reported on the Ava Community Energy Board of Directors meeting, the Parks and Recreation Commission Meeting, and the Alameda County Department Advisory Commission Meeting.
Councilmember Wang reported on Alameda County Waste Management Authority.
Councilmember Nishihira had nothing to report.
Mayor Singh reported on Alameda County Transportation Commission.
12. GOOD OF THE ORDER
Councilmember Patiño reported that he was interviewed by a PhD student from Harvard University regarding planning and zoning. He also attended Congressman Swalwell’s Town Hall Meeting on February 18, 2025, along with the rest of the Council. He noted that he will be attending a National League of Cities Board of Directors Meeting on February 28, 2025. Additionally, he requested to agendize a discussion on adjusting the $2,000 rollover limit for council travel funds, which received council concurrence.
Vice Mayor Sakakihara reported his attendance at Congressman Swalwell’s Town Hall Meeting on February 18, 2025, and his participation in the Lions Club and Union City Police Officers Association Crab Feed on February 22, 2025.
Councilmember Wang reported his attendance at Congressman Swalwell’s Town Hall Meeting on February 18, 2025, and his participation in the Lions Club and Union City Police Officers Association Crab Feed on February 22, 2025.
Councilmember Nishihira reported his attendance at Congressman Swalwell’s Town Hall Meeting on February 18, 2025, and his participation in the Lions Club and Union City Police Officers Association Crab Feed on February 22, 2025. He also noted that he will be attending the Union City Chamber of Commerce Spirit Awards on February 26, 2025, and will be in San Francisco on February 28, 2025, for two events: the Understanding Urban Trade-Offs Workshop and the East Bay Division Meeting.
Mayor Singh reported his attendance at Congressman Swalwell’s Town Hall Meeting on February 18, 2025, and thanked City staff for organizing the event.
13. CLOSED SESSION
There were none.
14. ADJOURNMENT
Mayor Singh adjourned the meeting in Richard Valle’s honor at 9:42 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 March 11, 2025.
Thai Nam Pham, MMC, CPMC
City Clerk/Secretary for the Successor Agency to the Redevelopment Agency