City of Union City City Council Assignment and Sub-Committee Appointments to Outside Agency and Advisory Meetings
AGENCY NAME CONTACT INFORMATION MEETING PURPOSE FREQUENCY/
LOCATION MEETING TIME STIPEND PER MEETING
CURRENTLY
ASSIGNED ALTERNATE (IF ANY)
Alameda County Fire Department
Advisory Commission
Yvonne Hernandez, Admin Secretary
[email protected]
6363 Clark Avenue
Dublin, CA 94568
(925) 833-3473 x1120
Keep elected representatives updated on
ACFD plans and operation priorities
Quarterly
3rd Thursday of 2nd
month of each quarter/
ACF
6363 Clark Avenue
Dublin
7:00 p.m. $0 Sakakihara Patiño
Alameda County Library Advisory
Commission
Cindy Chadwick
2400 Stevenson Boulevard
Fremont CA 94538-2326
(510) 745-1500
Review issues relative to libraries within
Alameda County
1st Wednesday
Rotates library locations 7:00 p.m. $0 Nishihara Wang
Alameda County Mayors Conference
Steven Bocian, Executive Dir.
San Leandro Civic Center
835 East 14th Street
San Leandro, CA 94577
(925) 750-7943
[email protected]
Appoints mayors to regional agencies
LOCC interaction
Networking
2nd Wednesday
Rotates throughout
County
6:00 p.m. $0 Singh N/A
Alameda County Mosquito Abatement
District
Ryan Clausnitzer
[email protected]
23187 Connecticut Street
Hayward, CA 94545
(510) 783-7744
Board of Trustees
2nd Wednesday
Office of the District,
Hayward
5:00 p.m. $100/month in lieu of
expenses
Subru Bhat
(4-year appointment)
(1/2026 – 12/2029)
N/A
Alameda County Transportation
Commission (ACTC)
Liz Lake, Assistant Clerk
[email protected];
[email protected]
1111 Broadway, #800
Oakland, CA 94607
(510) 208-7436
Oversees half cent sales tax (Measure B)
expenditures
Per State mandate, is the congestion
management agency for county
4th Thursday
ACTC in Oakland 2:00 p.m. $250/meeting Singh Sakakihara Alameda County Transportation
Commission (ACTC) Program &
Projects Subcommittee
Liz Lake, Assistant Clerk
[email protected];
[email protected]
1111 Broadway, #800
Oakland, CA 94607
(510) 208-7436
Standing committee of ACTC to review
programs and projects
2nd Monday
ACTC in Oakland 10:00 a.m. $250/meeting
-
(Appointment by ACTC
pending January 2025)
N/A
Alameda County Waste Management
Authority (ACWMA)
Arlis Dunn
[email protected]
1537 Webster Street
Oakland, CA 94612
(510) 891-6500 x117
Voter mandated recycling board & separate
WMA
Promotes recycling/makes county-wide policy
& legislation
Oversees landfills in County
4th Wednesday
StopWaste.org, Oakland 3:00 p.m. $230/meeting Nishihira Wang Alameda County Waste Management
Authority (ACWMA) Programs &
Administration Committee
Arlis Dunn
[email protected]
1537 Webster Street
Oakland, CA 94612
(510) 891-6500 x117
Standing subcommittee of WMA Board to
oversee programs and administration of nonrecycling board matters 2nd Thursday
StopWaste.org, Oakland 9:00 a.m. $230/meeting Nishihira Wang Association of Bay Area Governments
(ABAG)
Fred Castro
[email protected]
P.O. Box 2050
Oakland, CA 94604-2050
(510) 464-7913
Council of governments for Bay Area
providing regional planning and allocations for
housing
Fall and Spring meetings
/
Location varies
9:00 a.m. $0 Patiño Sakakihara
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City of Union City City Council Assignment and Sub-Committee Appointments to Outside Agency and Advisory Meetings
AGENCY NAME CONTACT INFORMATION MEETING PURPOSE FREQUENCY/
LOCATION MEETING TIME STIPEND PER MEETING
CURRENTLY
ASSIGNED ALTERNATE (IF ANY)
Ava Community Energy Board of
Directors
Adrian Bankhead, Clerk of the Board
[email protected]
1999 Harrison Street, Suite 2300
Oakland, CA 94612
(510) 833-699-3223 (main line)
1st Wed if second meeting is needed
3rd Wed Regular Meeting Hayward City Hall 6:00 p.m. $125/meeting Sakakihara Patiño City of Union City Finance Committee
Jackie Acosta, Finance Director
[email protected]
34009 Alvarado-Niles Road
Union City, CA 94587
(510) 675-5338
Reviews annual Financial Statements to
communicate w/external auditor on areas of
concern. Receives reports for Tax Oversight
Committee(s)
As Needed / City Hall TBD $0 Singh,
Sakakihara N/A
City of Union City Disaster Council
Ricardo Martinez
[email protected]
34006 Alvardo-Niles Road
Union City, CA 94587
(510) 427-7772
Union City Municipal Code
Title 2, Chapter 28
Develops and recommends for Council
adoption emergency and mutual aid plans and
regulations, as necessary.
Twice a Year
CERT Trailer
Alameda County Fire
Department, Fire Station
31 33666 Central Avenue
TBD $0 Singh
(per Municipal Code) N/A
City of Union City Economic
Development Advisory Team (EDAT)
Gloria Ortega
[email protected]
34009 Alvarado-Niles Road
Union City, CA 94587
(510) 675-5396
Comprised of local business members,
elected officials, & community members who
advise on economic dev programs and
activities
Quarterly, First
Wednesday of the Month
City Hall
12:00 p.m. $0 Wang,
Singh N/A
City of Union City Climate Action Plan
Task Force
Mayank Patel
[email protected]
34009 Alvarado-Niles Road
Union City, CA 94587
(510) 675-5426
Comprised of two (2) Councilmembers, one
(1) Planning Commissioner, one (1) Human
Relations Commissioner, one (1) Parks and
Recreation Commissioner, and two (2)
community members
TBD TBD $0 Sakakihara,
Wang N/A
City of Union City Revenue Review Ad
Hoc Subcommittee
Joan Malloy ([email protected])
Jackie Acosta ([email protected])
34009 Alvarado-Niles Road
Union City, CA 94587
Nishihara,
Singh N/A
Housing Authority of Alameda County
Melissa Taesali
[email protected]
22941 Atherton Street
Hayward, CA 94541-6633
(510) 727-8511 (direct line)
(510) 538-8876
Majority of Alameda County cities oversee
Section 8 and public housing availability
2nd Wednesday
Housing Authority,
Hayward
8:00 a.m. $50/meeting Sakakihara N/A
League of California Cities (LOCC) East
Bay Division
Samantha Caygill
[email protected]
1400 K Street
Sacramento, CA 95814
(510) 473-5418
Takes positions on legislative matters
Every other month
Locations vary between
Alameda County &
Contra Costa County
6:30 p.m. $0 Wang Patiño
New Haven Unified School District Joint
Sub-Committee
34200 Alvarado-Niles Road
Union City, CA 94587
(510) 471-1100
Information sharing and collaboration on City
and School District issues
Quarterly on 4th Monday
/
Rotates between City
and NHUSD
5:30 p.m. $0 Wang,
Nishihira N/A
Union City Chamber of Commerce
Cara L. Milgate | Kris Cerillo
(510) 910-2410
[email protected]
Providing services to the business community
3rd Tuesday of every
month
Chamber Office
12:00 p.m. $0 Wang,
Nishihira Singh
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City of Union City City Council Assignment and Sub-Committee Appointments to Outside Agency and Advisory Meetings
AGENCY NAME CONTACT INFORMATION MEETING PURPOSE FREQUENCY/
LOCATION MEETING TIME STIPEND PER MEETING
CURRENTLY
ASSIGNED ALTERNATE (IF ANY)
United States Conference of Mayors
1620 I St. NW
Washington, D.C. 20006
(202) 293-7330
The official non-partisan organization of cities
with populations of 30,000 or more. Each city
is represented in the Conference by its chief
elected official, the mayor.
Held January and June
of each year TBD $0 Singh N/A
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City of Union City City Council Assignment and Sub-Committee Appointments to Outside Agency and Advisory Meetings Agency Name Staff Meeting Purpose Frequency Location Meeting Time Currently Assigned Appointment Ends Arts & Culture Commission Susan Kwan
Vanessa Munoz
Advises on public art installations and promotes art
programs in Union City. Provides guidance to the City
Council and staff on cultural projects.
Every other Month on 3rd Tuesday City Hall - Council Chambers 6:00 p.m. Singh 12/08/2026 Finance Subcommittee Chu Thai
Reviews financial statements and communicates with
external auditors. Receives reports for Tax Oversight
Committees.
As Needed / City Hall City Hall - Council Conference Room TBD Singh, Wang 12/08/2026
Disaster Council Ricardo Martinez
Develops and recommends emergency and mutual aid
plans for Council adoption, ensuring preparedness for
emergencies.
Twice a Year
CERT Trailer
Alameda County Fire Department, Fire
Station 31
33666 Central Avenue
TBD Singh
(per Municipal Code) 12/08/2026
Economic Development
Advisory Team (EDAT)
Gloria Ortega
Kyle Weddington
Advises on economic development programs and
activities, involving local businesses, elected officials, and community members.
Quarterly, First Wednesday of the Month City Hall - Council Conference Room 12:00 p.m. Wang, Singh 12/08/2026
Human Relations Commission Serenity Mlay
Erika Cramer
Promotes human rights and non-discrimination within
Union City. Advises the City Council on social service
programs and fosters international friendships through
Sister City initiatives.
4th Wednesday of every month City Hall - Council Chambers 7:00 p.m. Nishihira 12/08/2026 Legislation and Policy
Committee
Kris Kokotaylo
Joan Malloy
Thai Nam Pham
Addresses issues that require changes to the Municipal
Code and City policies, ensuring up-to-date governance.
As Needed / City Hall
(Monday) City Hall - Council Conference Room 12:00 p.m. Singh, Nishihira 12/08/2026
Parks & Recreation
Commission
Laura Buzo
Tony Silveira
Advises the City Council on city planning, growth, and
development matters, and promotes public interest in
planning and community participation.
2nd Wednesday of every month City Hall - Council Chambers 7:00 p.m. Sakakihara 12/08/2026 Senior Citizens Commission
Chris Valuckas
Ed Rivera
Marissa Vera
Supports a social environment for seniors to live
independently and contribute meaningfully to the
community. Addresses issues relevant to older adults.
3rd Tuesday of every other month
(Jan, March, May, July, Sept, Nov) City Hall - Council Chambers 2:30 p.m. Patiño 12/08/2026 Youth Commission Trish Heuer
Alma Gomez
Provides a platform for discussing youth-related concerns and advises the City Council on youth matters. Represents the interests of Union City’s youth.
2nd Wednesday of every month
(No meetings held during summer break) Kennedy Youth Center 4:00 p.m. Wang 12/08/2026 Effective December 10, 2024 4 of 4