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, April 8, 2025 | 7:00 PM
City Hall – Tom Kitayama City Council Chambers
34009 Alvarado-Niles Road, Union City, CA 94587
1. CALL TO ORDER
1.1. Pledge of Allegiance
Mayor Singh called the meeting to order at 7:01 PM.
1.2. Roll Call
Attendee Name Present
Councilmember Nishihira
Councilmember Patiño
Councilmember Wang
Vice Mayor Sakakihara
Mayor Singh
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
2. UNFINISHED BUSINESS
There were none.
3. PROCLAMATIONS AND PRESENTATIONS
3.1. Proclamation Recognizing April 6-12, 2025, as National Crime Victims’ Rights Week
Mayor Singh read the proclamation aloud and presented it to Alameda County District Attorney’s Office Victim/Witness Advocate Ivy Odiamar, who provided brief remarks afterward.
April 8, 2025 | 7:00 PM Page 2 of 5
City Council / Successor Agency
Regular Meeting Minutes
3.2. Proclamation Recognizing April 14, 2025, as Khalsa Day Mayor Singh read the proclamation aloud and presented it to Jaswinder Singh Jandi, Kashmir Shahi, Jasdev Singh, and Jujhar Singh, who later made brief remarks afterward.
3.3. Proclamation Recognizing April 2025 as Fair Housing Month Mayor Singh presented the proclamation to ECHO Housing Executive Director Christina Soto, who later provided remarks.
3.4. Proclamation Recognizing April 2025 as Arts, Culture, and Creativity Month Mayor Singh presented the proclamation to Arts and Culture Commissioner Anish Mohanty and artist Zachary Umar-Durr. Both provided remarks, with Zachary highlighting his upcoming photo exhibit.
4. ORAL COMMUNICATIONS
Mayor Singh opened Oral Communications. The following individuals spoke during Oral Communications:
Jeffrey Kurohara
Shamsa Rafay
John Burnett
Saji Siddiqui
Abby Imran
There being no further speakers, Mayor Singh closed Oral Communications.
Mayor Singh acknowledged the presence of Karishma Katri, District Director for Assemblymember Liz Ortega.
5. CONSENT CALENDAR
Mayor Singh opened Public Comment. Dennise Homan spoke on Item 5.8. There being no further speakers, Mayor Singh closed Public Comment.
Motion: Approve the Consent Calendar.
RESULT: Pass
MOVER: Councilmember Patiño
SECONDER:Councilmember Nishihira
AYES: Councilmembers Nishihira, Patiño, Wang, Vice Mayor Sakakihara, and Mayor Singh
NOES: None
ABSENT: None
5.1. Approve the Action Minutes of March 25, 2025 City Council Special Closed Session
A motion was made to approve the minutes.
5.2. Approve the Action Minutes of March 25, 2025 City Council Regular Meeting A motion was made to approve the minutes.
April 8, 2025 | 7:00 PM Page 3 of 5
City Council / Successor Agency
Regular Meeting Minutes
5.3. Adopt a Resolution Approving the Mayor's Appointment of Claudette Begin to the Senior Citizens Commission
A motion was made to adopt the resolution.
Enactment No.: Resolution No. 2025-041
5.4. Adopt a Resolution Accepting Completion of the Union Landing Roadway Access Improvements Project, City Project No. 23-15, and Approve an Increase to the Construction Budget in the Amount of $2,511.60 A motion was made to adopt the resolution.
Enactment No.: Resolution No. 2025-042
5.5. Adopt a Resolution Initiating Proceedings for the Levy and Collection of Assessments for the Citywide Landscape & Lighting District No. 3 for Fiscal Year 2025/2026
A motion was made to adopt the resolution.
Enactment No.: Resolution No. 2025-043
5.6. Adopt a Resolution Authorizing the City Manager to Enter into a Consulting Services Agreement, in a Form Approved by the City Attorney, Between the City of Union City and David J. Powers for Preparation of Environmental Clearance Documentation for the Louie Ranch Project in an Amount Not to Exceed $251,860
A motion was made to adopt the resolution.
Enactment No.: Resolution No. 2025-044
5.7. Adopt A Resolution Approving the Purchase of Virtual Machine Infrastructure, Hypervisor Software, and Professional Services Through Sidepath, for a Not-To- Exceed Contract Amount of $316,689.23, Amending the Fiscal Year 2024-2025 General Fund Budget in the Amount of $316,689.23, and Authorizing the City Manager to Execute the Agreement A motion was made to adopt the resolution.
Enactment No.: Resolution No. 2025-045
5.8. Adopt a Resolution Approving and Adopting the Memorandum of Understanding Between the City of Union City and the Service Employees’ International Union for the period of January 1, 2025 Through December 31, 2027, Authorizing the City Manager to Execute the Memorandum of Understanding on Behalf of the City and Approving an Amendment to the City's Salary Schedule in Conformance with California Code of Regulations, Title 2, Section 570.5
A motion was made to adopt the resolution.
Enactment No.: Resolution No. 2025-046
6. PUBLIC HEARINGS
There were none.
7. CITY MANAGER REPORTS
April 8, 2025 | 7:00 PM Page 4 of 5
City Council / Successor Agency
Regular Meeting Minutes
7.1. Fiscal Year 2024-2025 Mid-Year Budget Review
Finance Director Acosta provided staff presentation and responded to questions from council members.
Mayor Singh opened Public Comment. Seeing no speakers, Mayor Singh closed Public Comment.
Council received and filed the report.
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 League of California Cities Government Transparency and Labor Relations Policy Committee meeting in Burbank on March 28 and the League of California Cities Legislative Briefing on April 1.
Vice Mayor Sakakihara reported attending the League of California Cities Revenue and Taxation Policy Committee meeting on March 27 in Burbank and the League of California Cities Legislative Briefing on April 1.
Councilmember Wang reported attending an Alameda County Waste Management Authority (StopWaste) meeting on March 26, followed by the League of California Cities Public Safety Policy Committee meeting in Burbank the next day on March 27.
Councilmember Nishihira reported attending the Human Relations Commission meeting on March 26, the Alameda County Library Commission meeting on April 2, and Chamber of Commerce Taste of the City Mixer on April 4. He also noted an upcoming May meeting of the City Council’s Legislation and Policy Committee to be scheduled. He also confirmed the next joint meeting with the New Haven Unified School District will be held on May 5.
Mayor Gary Singh reported attending the Alameda County Transportation Commission meeting, where the FY 2024–2025 budget and 580 Express Lane project updates were discussed.
12. GOOD OF THE ORDER
Councilmember Patiño had nothing to report.
Vice Mayor Sakakihara reported attending a Habitat for Humanity and Ava Community Energy housing event in Hayward on March 26, the Building Trades Council’s Hope and Opportunity Program in San Leandro on March 31, and the Fire Training Center groundbreaking in Dublin on April 4.
Councilmember Wang reported attending the National ACE entrepreneurship event on March 28, meetings with Wingstop franchise owners and BMO Bank representatives. On April 8, 2025 | 7:00 PM Page 5 of 5
City Council / Successor Agency
Regular Meeting Minutes
March 29, he attended a Myanmar earthquake relief fundraiser at the Myanmar Cultural Center in Union City and a second fundraiser at the Sikh Gurdwara in Fremont. He also noted attendance at a meeting with the younger son of Nobel Laureate Aung San Suu Kyi in Newark. Lastly, he had attended a National League of Cities APAMO Board Meeting on April 4.
Councilmember Nishihira reported attending the March 31 Building Trades Council’s Hope and Opportunity Program at the Training Center in San Leandro, the April 4 Fire Training Center groundbreaking in Dublin, and announced participation in the April 19 Arroyo Park Cleanup, the Fremont Earth Day Festival, the April 26 New Haven Day and Fun Run, and the May 6 New Haven Schools Foundation Scholarship Luncheon.
Mayor Singh reported attending the Chamber of Commerce mixer on April 4, the Building Trades Council apprenticeship event on March 31, and two fundraising events supporting the Burmese community. He noted a successful $7,000 fundraising effort held at the Sikh Gurdwara.
13. CLOSED SESSION
There were none.
14. ADJOURNMENT
Mayor Singh adjourned the meeting at 8:52 PM.
I HEREBY CERTIFY that the foregoing minutes were duly and regularly adopted at a regular meeting of the City Council of the City of Union City on April 22, 2025.
Thai Nam Pham, MMC, CPMC
City Clerk