MINUTES
CITY OF UNION CITY
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, September 9, 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
1.3. Report Out of Closed Session
Mayor Singh reported that the City Council conducted the performance evaluation of the City Attorney. He noted that the review went well and that the Council anticipates another evaluation opportunity in the current fiscal year. No reportable action was taken.
2. PROCLAMATIONS AND PRESENTATIONS
2.1. Proclamation Recognizing September 15 - October 15, 2025, as Hispanic Heritage Month
Mayor Singh read aloud the proclamation and presented it to Alicia GonzalesCandelaria, Mireya Casarez, and Councilmember Patiño. All three recipients September 9, 2025 | 7:00 PM Page 2 of 5
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briefly spoke afterwards.
2.2. Proclamation In Recognition of September 2025 as National Preparedness Month
Mayor Singh read aloud the proclamation and presented it to Emergency Services Coordinator Richard Martinez and Union City CERT Volunteer Coordinator Stacey Bales.
2.3. Presentation on Union City Community Emergency Response Team Union City CERT Volunteer Coordinator Stacey Bales and Emergency Services Coordinator Richard Martinez presented the item to the Council.
3. ORAL COMMUNICATIONS
Mayor Singh opened Oral Communications. Seeing no speakers present, he closed Oral Communications.
4. CONSENT CALENDAR
Motion: Approve the Consent Calendar.
RESULT: Pass
MOVER: Councilmember Wang
SECONDER: Vice Mayor Sakakihara
AYES: Councilmember Nishihira, Councilmember Patiño, Councilmember Wang, Vice Mayor Sakakihara, and Mayor Singh
NOES: None
ABSENT: None
4.1. Approve the August 12, 2025 City Council Regular Meeting Action Minutes A motion was made to approve the minutes.
4.2. Approve the August 23, 2025 City Council Strategic Planning Session (Special Meeting) Action Minutes
A motion was made to approve the minutes.
4.3. Adopt a Resolution of the City Council of the City of Union City Setting the 2026 Calendar Year City Council Meeting Schedule
A motion was made to adopt the resolution.
Enactment No.: Resolution No. 2025-124
4.4. Adopt a Resolution of the City Council of Union City Amending the 2025 Commission Norms and Guidelines – Inclusion of AB 1661 Harassment Prevention Training Requirements and 24-Month Ineligibility Provision A motion was made to adopt the resolution.
Enactment No.: Resolution No. 2025-125
4.5. Adopt a Resolution Authorizing the Acceptance of Office of Traffic Safety Selective Traffic Enforcement Program Grant Funds, in the Amount of September 9, 2025 | 7:00 PM Page 3 of 5
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$95,000, for Fiscal Year 2025-2026, and Amending the Fiscal Year 2025- 2026 OTS Fund Budget
A motion was made to adopt the resolution.
Enactment No.: Resolution No. 2025-126
5. CITY MANAGER REPORTS
5.1. Adopt a Resolution Accepting the Parks and Recreation Master Plan Workplan
Community and Recreation Services Director Buzo 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 accepting the Parks and Recreation Master Plan Workplan.
RESULT: Pass
MOVER: Vice Mayor Sakakihara
SECONDER: Councilmember Nishihira
AYES: Councilmembers Nishihira, Patiño, Wang, Vice Mayor Sakakihara, and Mayor Singh
NOES: None
ABSENT: None
Enactment No.: Resolution No. 2025-127
5.2. Overview of Proposition 218 Procedure for an Increase in Assessment for the Citywide Landscape and Lighting District No. 3, and Other Revenue Options; Adoption of Resolution Forming a Revenue Review Ad Hoc Subcommittee and Approving Mayoral Appointments
City Attorney Kokotaylo 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 forming a Revenue Review Ad Hoc Subcommittee and approving mayoral appointments of Councilmember Nishihira and Mayor Singh.
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. 2025-128
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6. SUCCESSOR AGENCY TO REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY
There were none.
7. ITEMS REFERRED BY COUNCIL
Councilmember Patiño reported on the City Council retreat held on August 23, 2025, and the Heritage Oak Park ribbon-cutting ceremony on September 5, 2025.
Vice Mayor Sakakihara reported on the August 13, 2025 Housing Authority of Alameda County Personnel Committee meeting regarding the Executive Director’s annual performance review. He also reported on the September 8, 2025 Ava Finance Administration and Procurement Subcommittee meeting concerning the transition from a Budget Stabilization Fund to a Rent Stabilization Fund. He announced the upcoming Housing Authority of Alameda County and Parks and Recreation Commission meetings on September 10, 2025.
Councilmember Wang reported on the Youth Commission meeting scheduled for September 10, 2025. He also reported on the August 14, 2025 Alameda County Waste Management Authority & Recycling Board (StopWaste) meeting, the August 23, 2025 City Council Strategic Plan Retreat, and the August 28, 2025 Chamber of Commerce meeting.
Councilmember Nishihira reported on the August 28, 2025 Chamber of Commerce meeting.
He announced that the Alameda County Library Commission has no meetings scheduled.
He also noted the upcoming Joint School District/City Council meeting scheduled for September 15, 2025, and the next Human Relations Commission meeting scheduled for September 24, 2025.
Mayor Singh reported on the August 23, 2025 City Council retreat and the September 8, 2025 Alameda County Transportation Commission Programs and Projects Committee meeting.
8. GOOD OF THE ORDER
Councilmember Patiño reported on attending the Centro de Servicios backpack giveaway on August 21, 2025, the Hispanic Elected Local Officials meeting on the same day, the National League of Cities Board meeting on August 26, 2025, the Chamber of Commerce Lumpia Fest on August 30, 2025, and the Lowrider Happening Car Show at City Hall on the same day. He also announced that he will attend the Water Education for Latino Leaders class in Tehachapi on September 12, 2025, and the Mexican American Policy Alliance Summit in Mexico City the following week.
Vice Mayor Sakakihara reported on the Sister Cities event on August 17, 2025, and the Lions Club Restaurant Stroll at Union Landing on August 20, 2025. He noted that he was unable to attend the Heritage Oak Park ribbon-cutting ceremony on September 5, 2025, due to military drills.
Councilmember Wang reported on the Sister Cities event on August 17, 2025, the Heritage Oak Park ribbon-cutting ceremony on September 5, 2025, and the Chamber of Commerce meeting on August 28, 2025.
Councilmember Nishihira reported on a meeting with East Bay Regional Parks on September 5, 2025, the Heritage Oak Park ribbon-cutting ceremony on the same day, and the Lowrider Happening Car Show at City Hall on August 30, 2025. He also reported on September 9, 2025 | 7:00 PM Page 5 of 5
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attending the Sister Cities event on August 17, 2025, and the City Council Strategic Plan Retreat on August 23, 2025. He announced that the New Haven Schools Foundation will hold its annual Mutt Strut on September 20, 2025.
Mayor Singh thanked staff for their work on the Heritage Oak Park ribbon-cutting ceremony on September 5, 2025. He also reported on the Sister Cities event on August 17, 2025. He announced upcoming community events, including the Union City Night Market in October and Filipino Heritage Month celebrations at Union Landing on October 11, 2025.
9. ADJOURNMENT
Mayor Singh adjourned the meeting at 8:21 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 23, 2025.
Thai Nam Pham, MMC, CPMC
City Clerk