MINUTES
CITY COUNCIL
CITY COUNCIL/SUCCESSOR 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, August 12, 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 led the Pledge of Allegiance.
1.2. Roll Call
Attendance Attendee Name
Present Lance Nishihira, Councilmember
Jaime Patiño, Councilmember
Jeff Wang, Councilmember
Scott Sakakihara, Vice Mayor
Gary Singh, Mayor
Absent None
2. UNFINISHED BUSINESS - NONE
3. PROCLAMATIONS AND PRESENTATIONS
3.1. Alameda County Water District 2025 Strategic Plan Update Alameda County Water District Director Jim Gunther introduced Special Assistant to the General Manager Jackie McCloud, who presented the item and responded to questions from the council members.
3.2. Union City Friends of Sister Cities Presentation
Union City Friends of Sister Cities Representatives Lee Guio and Pat Gacoscos presented on the item.
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3.3. 2025 Fourth of July After Action Report
Police Lieutenant Jimenez presented the item and responded to questions from the City Council.
4. ORAL COMMUNICATIONS
Mayor Singh opened Oral Communications. The following speakers spoke on items that were not on the agenda:
Wendy Huang
Srikanth Bolla and Tanu Bhattacharya
Maria Ramirez
There being no further speakers, Mayor Singh closed Oral Communications.
5. CONSENT CALENDAR
Mayor Singh asked the Council if they wished to pull any items from the Consent Calendar.
Councilmember Nishihira requested Item No. 5.9 be pulled for further discussion. Mayor Singh requested Items Nos. 5.13 and 5.14 be pulled from the Consent Calendar.
Motion: Approve the Consent Calendar items, excluding Items 5.9, 5.13, and 5.14.
RESULT: Pass
MOVER: Councilmember Wang
SECONDER:Councilmember Patiño
AYES: Councilmembers Nishihira, Patiño, Wang, Vice Mayor Sakakihara, and Mayor Singh
NOES: None
ABSENT: None
5.1. Approve the July 22, 2025 City Council Special Study Session Action Minutes
A motion was made to approve the minutes.
5.2. Approve the July 22, 2025 City Council Regular Meeting Action Minutes A motion was made to approve the minutes.
5.3. Approve the July 29, 2025 City Council Special Closed Session Action Minutes
A motion was made to approve the minutes.
5.4. Adopt a Resolution Appointing Barry Ferrier to the Economic Development Advisory Team (EDAT); and Adopt a Resolution Appointing AJ Assef, Harpreet Kaur, Prairna Gupta Garg, Deepti Garg, and Madhu Singh to the Climate Action Plan Update Task Force
A motion was made to adopt the resolution.
Enactment No.: Resolution No. 2025-108 and 2025-109
5.5. Adopt a Resolution Authorizing the City Manager to Enter into a Cooperative Agreement with Alameda County Fire Department (ACFD) for August 12, 2025 | 7:00 PM Page 3 of 9
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the Installation of an Alerting System Upgrade to Fire Stations No. 31, No. 32, and No. 33 in the Amount of $312,398.59, Plus a Ten Percent Contingency for a Total Not-to-Exceed of $343,638.45
A motion was made to adopt the resolution.
Enactment No.: Resolution No. 2025-110
5.6. Adopt a Resolution Authorizing the City Manager to Enter into an Agreement with Tri- City Economic Development Corporation (DBA, TriCED Community Recycling) to Reauthorize the Use of the $250,000 Grant of Import Mitigation Funds from the City of Union City That Were Provided by the Alameda County Waste Management Authority in 2005 for the Construction of a Community Environmental Education and Training Center
A motion was made to adopt the resolution.
Enactment No.: Resolution No. 2025-111
5.7. Adopt a Resolution of the City Council of the City of Union City Approving and Adopting the Memorandum of Understanding Between the City of Union City and the Operating Engineers Local 3, Professional Employees Group 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. 2025-112
5.8. Adopt a Resolution of the City Council of the City of Union City Approving and Adopting the Memorandum of Understanding Between the City of Union City and the Operating Engineers Local 3, Management Employees Group 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. 2025-113
5.9. Adopt a Resolution Authorizing the City Manager to Execute the Fourth Amendment with Mark Thomas & Company, Inc., in the Amount of $2,988,000, for a Total Contract Amount of $7,989,191, for The Final Design of Phase (Segment) 2 of the Quarry Lakes Parkway (East West Connector) Project, City Project No. 18-04
Councilmember Nishihira pulled the item for separate consideration.
5.10. Adopt a Resolution Awarding a Construction Contract to Disney Construction, Inc., in the Amount of $5,533,333, for the At-Grade Pedestrian Crossing at BART, City Project No. 14-14, Approving a Total August 12, 2025 | 7:00 PM Page 4 of 9
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Construction Budget of $6,086,666, and Rejecting the Apparent Low Bid by R&S Construction Management, Inc.
A motion was made to adopt the resolution.
Enactment No.: Resolution No. 2025-114
5.11. Adopt a Resolution Authorizing the City Manager to Execute a Consulting Services Agreement with The KPA Group, in the Amount of $114,500, for the City Hall Workstation Modernization, Phase II, Project, City Project No. 23-40
A motion was made to adopt the resolution.
Enactment No.: Resolution No. 2025-115
5.12. Adopt a Resolution Awarding a Construction Contract to Rosas Brothers Construction, in the Amount of $539,954, for the Annual Sidewalk, Curb & Gutter, and Ramp Repair Project, City Project No. 25-03, and Approving a Total Construction Budget in the Amount of $647,945
A motion was made to adopt the resolution.
Enactment No.: Resolution No. 2025-116
5.13. Adopt a Resolution Accepting $1,500,000 from the Alameda County Transportation Commission for the Union City Transit Fleet Electrification Project, City Project No. 22-11, Amending the Fiscal Year 2025-2026 Capital Projects Grant Fund Budget, and Authorizing the City Manager to Sign the Project Funding Agreement for the Union City Transit Fleet Electrification Project, City Project No. 22-11, in a Form Approved by the City Attorney Mayor Singh pulled the item for separate consideration.
5.14. Adopt a Resolution Authorizing the City Manager to Execute the Third Amendment to the Consulting Services Agreement with Group 4 Architecture, Research + Planning, Inc., in the Amount of $954,000, for a Total Contract Amount of $1,973,950, for the Union City Transit Fleet Electrification Project, City Project No. 22-11, which is Included in the Corporation Yard Master Plan
Mayor Singh pulled the item for separate consideration.
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5.9. Adopt a Resolution Authorizing the City Manager to Execute the Fourth Amendment with Mark Thomas & Company, Inc., in the Amount of $2,988,000, for a Total Contract Amount of $7,989,191, for The Final Design of Phase (Segment) 2 of the Quarry Lakes Parkway (East West Connector) Project, City Project No. 18-04
Public Works Director Ayupan responded to questions from the Council.
Motion: Adopt Consent Calendar Item No. 5.9.
RESULT: Pass
MOVER: Mayor Singh
SECONDER: Councilmember Patiño
AYES: Councilmembers Patiño, Wang, Vice Mayor Sakakihara, and Mayor Singh
NOES: Councilmember Nishihira
ABSENT: None
Enactment No.: Resolution No. 2025-117
Mayor Singh stated that under the Political Reform Act, he has an economic conflict of interest in Items 5.13 and 5.14.
MV Transportation, Inc. is a source of income for him; specifically, MV Transportation, Inc. leases real property from him. Items 5.13 and 5.14 relate to actions for funding or the contract with MV Transportation, Inc. that will or could impact the contract with or service from MV Transportation, Inc. as the operator of Union City Transit.
He recused himself from consideration of these items and left the Chambers subsequently.
Motion: Approve Consent Calendar Items 5.13 and 5.14.
RESULT: Pass
MOVER: Vice Mayor Sakakihara
SECONDER: Councilmember Wang
AYES: Councilmembers Nishihira, Patiño, Wang, and Vice Mayor Sakakihara NOES: None
ABSENT: None
RECUSED: Mayor Singh
5.13. Adopt a Resolution Accepting $1,500,000 from the Alameda County Transportation Commission for the Union City Transit Fleet Electrification Project, City Project No. 22-11, Amending the Fiscal Year 2025-2026 Capital Projects Grant Fund Budget, and Authorizing the City Manager to Sign the Project Funding Agreement for the Union City Transit Fleet Electrification Project, City Project No. 22-11, in a Form Approved by the City Attorney A motion was made to adopt the resolution.
Enactment No.: Resolution No. 2025-118
5.14. Adopt a Resolution Authorizing the City Manager to Execute the Third Amendment to the Consulting Services Agreement with Group 4 Architecture, Research + Planning, Inc., in the Amount of $954,000, for a August 12, 2025 | 7:00 PM Page 6 of 9
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Total Contract Amount of $1,973,950, for the Union City Transit Fleet Electrification Project, City Project No. 22-11, which is Included in the Corporation Yard Master Plan
A motion was made to adopt the resolution.
Enactment No.: Resolution No. 2025-119
Mayor Singh returned to the chambers after the vote.
6. PUBLIC HEARINGS - NONE
7. CITY MANAGER REPORTS
7.1. Adopt a Resolution Approving the Community Workforce Agreement with the Building and Construction Trades Council of Alameda County and Those Signatory Local Unions
City Attorney Kokotaylo provided staff presentation and responded to questions from council members.
Mayor Singh opened Public Comment. The following members spoke on the item:
Jonathan Romero
Carlos Velasco
John Pytlah
EJ Cire
Jesse Peralez
There being no further speakers, Mayor Singh closed Public Comment.
Motion: Adopt a resolution approving the Community Workforce Agreement with the Building and Construction Trades Council of Alameda County and those Signatory Local Unions.
RESULT: Pass
MOVER: Councilmember Wang
SECONDER: Councilmember Nishihira
AYES: Councilmembers Nishihira, Patiño, Wang, Vice Mayor Sakakihara, and Mayor Singh
NOES: None
ABSENT: None
Enactment No.: Resolution No. 2025-120
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7.2. Adopt a Resolution Accepting the BART Mural Project Workplan Community and Recreation Services Director Buzo provided staff presentation and responded to questions from Council Members.
Mayor Singh opened Public Comment. The following speakers spoke on the item:
Maria Ramirez
Alicia Gonzales-Candelaria
Rosalinda Miramontes
Liz Mora
Michelle Parnala
Lisa Ruiz
Christine Start
Victor Lopez
There being no further speakers, Mayor Singh closed Public Comment.
Motion: Accept the BART Mural Project Workplan with the mural design depicting the history of Decoto.
RESULT: Pass
MOVER: Councilmember Patiño
SECONDER: Councilmember Nishihira
AYES: Councilmembers Nishihira, Patiño, Wang, Vice Mayor Sakakihara, and Mayor Singh
NOES: None
ABSENT: None
Enactment No.: Resolution No. 2025-121
7.3. Adopt a Resolution Appointing Two City Councilmembers to the Climate Action Plan Update Task Force for the Remainder of Calendar Year 2025 City Clerk Pham provided staff presentation on the item.
Mayor Singh opened Public Comment. Wendy Huang spoke on the item. There being no further speakers, Mayor Singh closed Public Comment.
Motion: Adopt a Resolution Appointing Vice Mayor Scott Sakakihara and Councilmember Jeff Wang to the Climate Action Plan Update Task Force for the Remainder of the Calendar Year 2025.
RESULT: Pass
MOVER: Mayor Singh
SECONDER: Councilmember Wang
AYES: Councilmembers Patiño, Wang, Vice Mayor Sakakihara, and Mayor Singh
NOES: Councilmember Nishihira
ABSENT: None
Enactment No.: Resolution No. 2025-122
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7.4. Adopt a Resolution Designating Voting Delegate and Alternate Delegate for 2025 League of California Cities Annual Conference in Long Beach City Clerk Pham provided staff presentation on the item.
Mayor Singh opened Public Comment. There being no speakers, Mayor Singh closed Public Comment.
Motion: Adopt a Resolution designating Councilmember Jeff Wang as the Voting Delegate and Vice Mayor Scott Sakakihara as the Alternate Delegate for the 2025 League of California Cities Annual Conference in Long Beach.
RESULT: Pass
MOVER: Mayor Singh
SECONDER: Vice Mayor Sakakihara
AYES: Councilmembers Nishihira, Patiño, Wang, Vice Mayor Sakakihara, and Mayor Singh
NOES: None
ABSENT: None
Enactment No.: Resolution No. 2025-123
8. SUCCESSOR AGENCY TO REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY - NONE
9. AUTHORITIES AND AGENCIES - NONE
10. CITY COMMISSION / COMMITTEE REPORTS - NONE
11. ITEMS REFERRED BY COUNCIL
Councilmember Patiño had no report.
Vice Mayor Sakakihara reported on the Housing Authority of Alameda County Commission and the Ava Community Energy Executive Committee meeting on July 31, 2025.
Councilmember Wang reported on the Alameda County Waste Management Authority and his attendance at the District Dialogue Meetings for Districts 1 and 3.
Councilmember Nishihira reported on the Alameda County Library Commission, Legislation and Policy Committee, Human Relations Commission, and Union City Chamber of Commerce.
Mayor Singh reported on attending the District Dialogue Meetings and the Alameda County Transportation Commission.
12. GOOD OF THE ORDER
Councilmember Patiño reported attending the NALEO Conference in Atlanta from July 22– 24, 2025, including sessions with U.S. Secretary of Labor Laurie Chavez De Remer, a reception for retired NALEO CEO Arturo Vargas, and discussions with former Ambassador Gary Velasquez and former U.S. Treasurer Rosario Marin. He moderated a federal policy panel with representatives from the U.S. Hispanic Chamber of Commerce, Ed Trust, and the National League of Cities. Additional events included the Walmart ribbon cutting (July 25), District 2 Dialogue (July 26), St. Anne’s Church Festival (July 26 and 27), a Congressional August 12, 2025 | 7:00 PM Page 9 of 9
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Hispanic Caucus Institute webinar (July 30), a tour of the On Lok facility on Central Avenue with Councilmember Wang, District 3 Dialogue (July 31), District 4 Dialogue (August 2), National Night Out (August 5), and the WELL Summer Cohort session in Imperial Beach (August 8) with a tour of the Tijuana River wastewater treatment facility. He requested an audio recording of all non-closed-session meetings, which the City Attorney confirmed could be implemented without Council action.
Vice Mayor Sakakihara reported attending the Panera Bread ribbon cutting (July 24), St.
Anne’s Church Festival (July 26), District 2 Dialogue (portion), Districts 3 and 4 Dialogues (full), and National Night Out, and expressed appreciation to staff and police for their efforts.
Councilmember Wang reported attending the Panera Bread ribbon cutting (July 24), Walmart ribbon cutting (July 25), St. Anne’s Church Festival, On Lok facility tour with Councilmember Patiño, a Chamber of Commerce mixer (July 30), a Chinese sports event in Redwood City (August 2), and National Night Out. He noted the On Lok facility’s anticipated opening in early spring and described it as serving approximately 800 seniors.
Councilmember Nishihira reported attending the Asian and Pacific Islander (API) elected officials’ roundtable hosted by Alameda County Assessor Phong La (August 6), National Night Out (August 5), all four District Dialogue Meetings, and a strategic plan retreat preparation session with Patrick Ibarra (July 23).
Mayor Singh thanked Council and staff for supporting the Community Workforce Agreement, hosted a booth at the Saint Anne’s community festival, praised the police department for National Night Out, and noted a food drive at Tropics Mobile Park.
13. CLOSED SESSION - NONE
14. ADJOURNMENT
Mayor Singh adjourned the meeting at 9:38 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 September 9, 2025.
Thai Nam Pham, MMC, CPMC
City Clerk