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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, March 11, 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
No
No
Yes
Yes
2. UNFINISHED BUSINESS
There was none.
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3. PROCLAMATIONS AND PRESENTATIONS
3.1. Proclamation Honoring the Observance of Ramadan in Union City Mayor Singh read aloud the proclamation and presented it to Shamsa Rafay, who later provided brief remarks afterward.
3.2. Proclamation Recognizing March 2025 as Red Cross Month Mayor Singh read the proclamation and presented it to Ian Servin, who later provided brief remarks afterward.
3.3. Proclamation Recognizing March 2025 as Women's History Month Mayor Singh read the proclamation and presented it to 2017 Alameda County Women’s Hall of Fame Inductee Kathie Barkow, who later provided brief remarks afterward.
3.4. Proclamation Recognizing International Women's Day Mayor Singh read the proclamation and presented it to Former Councilmember Pat Gacoscos, who later provided brief remarks afterward.
4. ORAL COMMUNICATIONS
Mayor Singh opened Oral Communications. The following individuals spoke during Oral Communications:
Musa Tariq
Drew Balthazar
Moina Shaiq
Jeffrey Kurohara
Diego Aldana
Shamsa Rafay
Fijat Yazar
There being no further speakers, Mayor Singh closed Oral Communications.
5. CONSENT CALENDAR
Mayor Singh opened Public Comment. Carl Carr spoke on Item 5.3. There being no further speakers, Mayor Singh closed Public Comment.
Motion: Approve the Consent Calendar.
RESULT: Pass
MOVER: Vice Mayor Sakakihara
SECONDER:Councilmember Nishihira
AYES: Councilmembers Nishihira, Vice Mayor Sakakihara, and Mayor Singh
NOES: None
ABSENT: Councilmembers Patiño and Wang
5.1. Approve the Action Minutes of February 25, 2025 City Council Special Closed Session
A motion was made to approve the minutes.
5.2. Approve the Action Minutes of February 25, 2025 City Council Regular Meeting
A motion was made to approve the minutes.
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5.3. Adopt a Resolution of the City Council of the City of Union City Recognizing Operating Engineers Local 3 (OE3) as the Sole and Exclusive Bargaining Representative for the Classifications Previously Represented by the Management Employees Group (MEG) and the Professional Employees Group (PEG)
A motion was made to adopt the resolution.
Enactment No.: Resolution No. 2025-030
5.4. Accept Completion of the Decoto Road Project, Phase 1, City Project No. 23-24
A motion was made to adopt the resolution.
Enactment No.: Resolution No. 2025-031
5.5. Adopt a Resolution Authorizing the City Manager to Execute the Fourth Amendment to the Consulting Services Agreement with Cumming Group, in the Amount of $118,898, for a Total Contract Amount of $456,898, for Construction Project Management Services for Various City-Owned Building Repairs and Renovations Projects
A motion was made to adopt the resolution.
Enactment No.: Resolution No. 2025-032
5.6. Adopt a Resolution Authorizing the City Manager to Execute the First Amendment to the Consulting Agreement with William R. Gray and Company, Inc. DBA Gray-Bowen- Scott, in the Amount of $475,000, for a Total Contract Not-to-Exceed Amount of $1,379,000, for Progress Reporting and Reimbursement Processing for Transportation Grant Funded Projects
A motion was made to adopt the resolution.
Enactment No.: Resolution No. 2025-033
5.7. Adopt a Resolution Authorizing the Purchase of One Main Distribution Switchboard from Greens Distribution, DBA Greens Electric, in the Amount of $248,028, as Part of the Transit Corp Yard Bus Charging Stations (EVCI) Project, City Project No. 20-04, which is Included in the Corporation Yard Master Plan
A motion was made to adopt the resolution.
Enactment No.: Resolution No. 2025-034
5.8. Waive Further Reading And Adopt 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 2.21.020 And 2.21.030 Of The Union City Municipal Code To Revise Attendance Standards And Decrease Commission Membership From Seven To Five
A motion was made to adopt the ordinance.
Enactment No.: Ordinance No. 2025-001
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6. PUBLIC HEARINGS
6.1. Hold a Public Hearing and Introduce an Ordinance for Zoning Text Amendment (AT- 25-001) to Amend Title 18, Zoning, of the Union City Municipal Code to Rescind and Replace Chapter 18.34, Accessory Dwelling Units, and Amend Chapters 18.08, Definitions; 18.31, SB 9 Subdivisions and Development Projects; 18.32, Residential Districts; and
18.33, Affordable Housing; and Find that the Proposed Amendments are Exempt from the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) Pursuant to CEQA Guidelines Section 15282(h) and Public Resources Code Section 21080.17
Senior Planner Patel provided staff presentation and responded to questions from the Council.
Mayor Singh opened the Public Hearing at 8:04 PM. There being no speakers, Mayor Singh closed the Public Hearing at 8:04 PM.
Motion: Introduce an Ordinance for Zoning Text Amendment (AT25-001) to Amend Title 18, Zoning, of the Union City Municipal Code to Rescind and Replace Chapter 18.34, Accessory Dwelling Units, and Amend Chapters 18.08, Definitions; 18.31, SB 9 Subdivisions and Development Projects; 18.32, Residential Districts; and 18.33, Affordable Housing; and Find that the Proposed Amendments are Exempt from the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) Pursuant to CEQA Guidelines Section 15282(h) and Public Resources Code Section 21080.17.
RESULT: Pass
MOVER: Vice Mayor Sakakihara
SECONDER: Councilmember Nishihira
AYES: Councilmembers Nishihira, Vice Mayor
Sakakihara, and Mayor Singh
NOES: None
ABSENT: Councilmembers Patiño and Wang
7. CITY MANAGER REPORTS
There were none.
8. SUCCESSOR AGENCY TO REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY
There were none.
9. AUTHORITIES AND AGENCIES
There were none.
10. CITY COMMISSION / COMMITTEE REPORTS
There were none.
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11. ITEMS REFERRED BY COUNCIL
Vice Mayor Sakakihara reported on an Ava Community Energy discussion on February 28, 2025, and the Alameda County Transportation Commission Programs and Projects Committee and the Finance Committee mid-year budget update.
Councilmember Nishihira had nothing to report.
Mayor Singh reported on the ACTC Programs and Projects Committee meeting, including updates on funding for the H Street Gate and the I-880 express lane project, expected to be completed in 2026.
12. GOOD OF THE ORDER
Vice Mayor Sakakihara reported that the entire Council attended the Chamber of Commerce Spirit Awards on February 26, 2025, and that three Councilmembers attended the Cal Cities Legislative Update on February 27, 2025, which featured updates from State Senator Wahab and Assemblymember Ortega.
Councilmember Nishihira reported attending the Bay East Real Estate Summit, which covered housing updates and public safety infrastructure, including recommendations for testing hydro pressure.
Mayor Singh reiterated his appreciation for the Chamber of Commerce and its contributions to the community.
13. CLOSED SESSION
There were none.
14. ADJOURNMENT
Mayor Singh adjourned the meeting at 8:10 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 25, 2025.
Thai Nam Pham, MMC, CPMC
City Clerk/Secretary for the Successor Agency to the Redevelopment Agency