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, May 27, 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. He announced that Councilmember Wang was participating remotely via teleconference, pursuant to California Government Code Section 54953, and that his location had been properly noticed in accordance with the Brown Act.
1.2. Roll Call
Attendee Name Present
Councilmember Nishihira
Councilmember Patiño
Councilmember Wang
Vice Mayor Sakakihara
Mayor Singh
Yes
Yes
Yes (Remote)
Yes
Yes
2. UNFINISHED BUSINESS
There were none.
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3. PROCLAMATIONS AND PRESENTATIONS
3.1. Proclamation Recognizing June 2025 as LGBTQ+ Pride Month Mayor Singh read the proclamation aloud.
3.2. Proclamation Recognizing May 2025 as Mental Health Awareness Month Mayor Singh read the proclamation aloud and presented it to the National Alliance on Mental Illness of Alameda County President Peggy Rahman. She briefly made remarks afterward.
4. ORAL COMMUNICATIONS
Mayor Singh opened Oral Communications. Shamsa Rafay spoke during Oral Communications. There being no further speakers, Mayor Singh Closed Oral Communications.
5. CONSENT CALENDAR
Councilmember Patiño requested Consent Calendar Item No. 5.7. to be pulled from the Consent Calendar.
Motion: Approve the Consent Calendar Items 5.1 – 5.6, 5.8, and 5.9.
RESULT: Pass
MOVER: Councilmember Nishihira
SECONDER:Vice Mayor Sakakihara
AYES: Councilmembers Nishihira, Patiño, Wang, Vice Mayor Sakakihara, and Mayor Singh
NOES: None
ABSENT: None
5.1. Approve the May 13, 2025 City Council Special Closed Session Action Minutes
A motion was made to approve the minutes.
5.2. Approve the May 13, 2025 City Council Regular Meeting Action Minutes A motion was made to approve the minutes.
5.3. Approve the May 20, 2025 City Council Special Meeting Action Minutes A motion was made to approve the minutes.
5.4. Adopt a Resolution Requiring Annual Approval of Commission Meeting Calendars
A motion was made to adopt the resolution.
Enactment No.: Resolution No. 2025-068
5.5. Adopt a Resolution Appointing Members to the Sales Tax and Utility Users’ Tax Committee and Approving Structural and Term Modifications A motion was made to adopt the resolution.
Enactment No.: Resolution No. 2025-069
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5.6. Adopt a Resolution Authorizing the Formation of a Climate Action Plan Task Force
A motion was made to adopt the resolution.
Enactment No.: Resolution No. 2025-070
5.7. Adopt a Resolution Approving the Redistribution of Unspent and Relinquished Funds for the City Council’s Travel and Training Budget in FY 2024-2025, in Addition to Returning Unused Funds to the General Fund The item was pulled from the Consent Calendar.
5.8. Adopt a Resolution Authorizing the Filing of an Application for Funding Assigned by MTC and Committing Any Necessary Matching Funds and Stating Assurance to Complete the Block 5 Mobility Hub Project, City Project No. 25-22
A motion was made to adopt the resolution.
Enactment No.: Resolution No. 2025-071
5.9. Adopt a Resolution Authorizing the City Manager to Execute the Third Amendment to the Consulting Services Agreement with Richard K. Tanaka, in the Amount of $30,000, for a Total Not-To-Exceed Contract Amount of $354,800, for Project Management Services for the Union City Boulevard Bike Lanes Project, City Project No. 17-29
A motion was made to adopt the resolution.
Enactment No.: Resolution No. 2025-072
5.7. Adopt a Resolution Approving the Redistribution of Unspent and Relinquished Funds for the City Council’s Travel and Training Budget in FY 2024-2025, in Addition to Returning Unused Funds to the General Fund Councilmember Patiño and Vice Mayor Sakakihara commented on the item.
Motion: Adopt a resolution approving the redistribution of unspent and relinquished funds for the City Council’s Travel and Training Budget in FY 2024-2025, in addition to returning unused funds to the General Fund.
RESULT: Pass
MOVER: Councilmember Patiño
SECONDER:Vice Mayor Sakakihara
AYES: Councilmembers Nishihira, Patiño, Wang, Vice Mayor Sakakihara, and Mayor Singh
NOES: None
ABSENT: None
Enactment No.: Resolution No. 2025-073
6. PUBLIC HEARINGS
There were none.
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7. CITY MANAGER REPORTS
7.1. Adopt a Resolution Authorizing the City Manager to Execute the First Amendment to the Agreement Between the City of Union City and Alameda County Fire Department for Fire and Emergency Response Services City Manager Malloy provided their presentation to the Council and responded to questions from council members.
Mayor Singh opened Public Comment. The following speakers spoke on the item:
Suzie Garcia
Sean Burrows
Seeing no further speakers, Mayor Singh closed Public Comment.
Motion: Adopt a resolution authorizing the City Manager to execute the first amendment to the agreement between the City of Union City and Alameda County Fire Department for Fire and Emergency Response Services.
RESULT: Pass
MOVER: Councilmember Nishihira
SECONDER:Councilmember Patiño
AYES: Councilmembers Nishihira, Patiño, Wang, Vice Mayor Sakakihara, and Mayor Singh
NOES: None
ABSENT: None
Enactment No.: Resolution No. 2025-074
7.2. Adopt Resolutions Approving and Authorizing the City Manager to Execute an Amended and Restated Franchise Agreement for Landfill, Compost, and Recycle Collection Services with Republic Services for an Additional Tenyear Term Commencing July 1, 2025 Through June 30, 2035 and an Amended and Restated Franchise Agreement for Recycle Collection and Processing Services with Tri-City Economic Development Corporation (TriCED) for an Additional Ten-year Term Commencing July 1, 2025 Through June 30, 2035
Recycling & Solid Waste Program Manager Feldman provided staff presentation and responded to questions from the council members.
Mayor Singh opened Public Comment. The following speakers spoke on the item:
Joe Chu
Jason Toro
Seeing no further speakers, Mayor Singh closed Public Comment.
Motion: Adopt resolutions approving and authorizing the city manager to execute an amended and restated franchise agreement for landfill, compost, and recycle collection services with Republic Services for an additional ten-year term commencing July 1, 2025 through June 30, 2035, and an amended and restated franchise agreement for recycle collection and processing services with TriCity Economic Development Corporation (Tri-CED) for an additional May 27, 2025 | 7:00 PM Page 5 of 7
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ten-year term commencing July 1, 2025 through June 30, 2035.
RESULT: Pass
MOVER: Councilmember Patiño
SECONDER:Vice Mayor Sakakihara
AYES: Councilmembers Nishihira, Patiño, Wang, Vice Mayor Sakakihara, and Mayor Singh
NOES: None
ABSENT: None
Enactment Nos.: Resolution No. 2025-075 and 2025-076
7.3. Adopt Two Resolutions: 1) Approving the Annual Engineer's Report for the Landscape and Lighting Maintenance District (LLAD) No. 3; and 2) Declaring the City Council's Intent to Levy and Collect Assessments, Setting June 24, 2025, as the Public Hearing Date
City Engineer Azim provided staff presentation and responded to questions from the council members.
Councilmember Wang left the meeting at 8:17 PM.
Mayor Singh opened Public Comment. Seeing no speakers, Mayor Singh closed the Public Comment Period.
Council directed Staff to return with a standalone agenda item on options to address the LLAD funding deficit, including possible assessment increases under Proposition 218 at a future City Council meeting.
Motion: Adopt two resolutions: 1) approving the annual engineer's report for the Landscape and Lighting Maintenance District (LLAD) No. 3; and 2) declaring the City Council's intent to levy and collect assessments, setting June 24, 2025, as the public hearing date.
RESULT: Pass
MOVER: Councilmember Patiño
SECONDER:Vice Mayor Sakakihara
AYES: Councilmembers Nishihira, Patiño, Vice Mayor Sakakihara, and Mayor Singh
NOES: None
ABSENT: Councilmember Wang
Enactment Nos.: Resolution No. 2025-077 and 2025-078
7.4. Waive Full Reading and Introduce by Title Only an Ordinance of the City Council of the City of Union City Designating Local Responsibility Area Fire Hazard Severity Zones
Redwood Public Law Senior Associate Gonzalez provided staff presentation. She and City Attorney Kokotaylo responded to questions from the council members.
Mayor Singh opened Public Comment. Liz Ames spoke on the item. Seeing no further speakers, Mayor Singh closed the Public Comment Period.
Motion: Waive full reading and introduce by title only an ordinance of the City Council of the City of Union City designating Local May 27, 2025 | 7:00 PM Page 6 of 7
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Responsibility Area fire hazard severity zones.
RESULT: Pass
MOVER: Councilmember Patiño
SECONDER:Councilmember Nishihira
AYES: Councilmembers Nishihira, Patiño, Vice Mayor Sakakihara, and Mayor Singh
NOES: None
ABSENT: Councilmember Wang
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 that although he had no official meetings, he will participate in a League of California Cities Nominating Committee Meeting on May 29, 2025.
Vice Mayor Sakakihara reported attending the Housing Authority of County of Alameda and Personnel Committee Meeting on May 14, 2025, where funding shortfalls were discussed.
He also attended the Parks and Recreation Commission Meeting on the same day and the Ava Community Energy Full Commission Meeting on May 21, 2025, where budget constraints and legislative positions were reviewed.
Councilmember Nishihira had no official meetings to report. He noted that the next Human Relations Commission Meeting is scheduled for May 28, 2025, but he will be unable to attend due to a personal commitment. He also reported no activity for the Legislation and Policy Committee or the Chamber of Commerce.
Mayor Singh reported attending the Alameda County Transportation Commission Programs and Projects Committee Meeting in Oakland, where $4 million in funding was approved for the design phase of the Quarry Lakes Parkway Project. He expressed his gratitude to Alameda County Supervisors Elisa Márquez and David Haubert, ACTC staff, and Mayors Hannon (Newark) and Brown (Pleasanton) for their support.
12. GOOD OF THE ORDER
Councilmember Patiño reported attending a National League of Cities (NLC) Hispanic Elected Local Offices (HELO) Meeting on May 22, 2025, to help plan the NLC Summer Leadership Meeting in Columbus, Ohio, and the NLC City Summit in Salt Lake City, Utah.
On the same day, he met with Julia Mates of the Jewish Community Relations Council to discuss community education. He also attended a farewell dinner for Nancy Soto, the outgoing Board President of Tiburcio Vazquez Health Center. On May 26, 2025, he delivered the keynote speech at the Memorial Day Ceremony at the Chapel of the Chimes in Hayward. He expressed appreciation for the Union City Police Department's presence at May 27, 2025 | 7:00 PM Page 7 of 7
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the event. He proposed that the Council increase the overall travel budget from $30,000 to $40,000 to reflect the growing advocacy needs, with allocations of $10,000 for the Mayor and $7,500 for each Council member. His request received consensus for future discussion and consideration by the Council.
Vice Mayor Sakakihara reported attending the Hillview Crest Elementary School Robotics and Coding Showcase on May 15, 2025, alongside Councilmember Nishihira.
Councilmember Nishihira elaborated on the Hillview Crest Showcase, noting the implementation of the C-STEM curriculum and the school's designation as a STEM Magnet School. He also participated in the Energizer Station for Bike to Wherever Day on May 15, 2025, and the Sales and Utility Users’ Tax Oversight Committee interviews on May 20, 2025. He requested Council direction for staff to align Council health insurance benefits with those of SEIU, POA, and PMA. His request received consensus for future discussion and consideration by the Council.
Mayor Singh reported attending the Burmese New Year Celebration alongside regional mayors.
13. CLOSED SESSION
There were none.
14. ADJOURNMENT
Mayor Singh adjourned the meeting at 8:47 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 June 10, 2025.
Thai Nam Pham, MMC, CPMC
City Clerk