RESOLUTION NO. 2026-XXX
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF UNION CITY
APPOINTING INDIVIDUALS TO SERVE ON THE ARTS & CULTURE
COMMISSION, ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT ADVISORY TEAM,
HUMAN RELATIONS COMMISSION, PARKS & RECREATION
COMMISSION, PLANNING COMMISSION, AND SENIOR CITIZENS
COMMISSION
WHEREAS, vacancies and scheduled term expirations exist on various City boards, commissions, and committees; and
WHEREAS, pursuant to California Government Code § 40605, the Mayor has the authority to appoint members to boards, commissions, and committees, subject to the approval of the City Council; and
WHEREAS, on February 25, 2025, the City Council adopted Resolution No. 2025-029 to standardize the appointment and expiration dates for new appointments to City boards, commissions, and committees to align with the calendar year, and the standardization applies to new appointments made after adoption and does not alter the terms of current commissioners appointed prior to the adoption of the resolution; and WHEREAS, interviews for the boards, commissions, and committees were held at Special City Council Meetings on January 9, 2026, and January 20, 2026; and WHEREAS, the Mayor has recommended appointments and reappointments to fill vacancies and scheduled expirations.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the City Council of the City of Union City hereby approves the Mayor’s appointments and reappointments as follows:
Section 1. Arts & Culture Commission
1. Appoint Sarabeth Roquez-Co to a four (4) year term expiring December 31, 2029.
2. Appoint Erik Nuno as an alternate to a four (4) year term expiring December 31, 2029.
3. Appoint Allan Samson as an alternate to a four (4) year term expiring December 31, 2029.
Section 2. Economic Development Advisory Team (EDAT)
1. Appoint Lee Guio as an at-large member to a four (4) year term expiring December 31, 2029.
Section 3. Human Relations Commission
1. Appoint Vipan Bajwa to a four (4) year term expiring December 31, 2029.
2. Appoint Martin Jequinto to a four (4) year term expiring December 31, 2029.
3. Appoint Gabriel Wong to a four (4) year term expiring December 31, 2029.
4. Appoint Trevor Frodsham as an alternate to a four (4) year term expiring December 31, 2029.
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5. Appoint Chioma Chuks-Orji as an alternate to a four (4) year term expiring December 31, 2029.
Section 4. Parks & Recreation Commission
1. Appoint Adrian Hipolito as an alternate to a four (4) year term expiring December 31, 2029.
2. Appoint Darrin Ransom as an alternate to a four (4) year term expiring December 31, 2029.
Section 5. Planning Commission
1. Appoint Francisco Elizondo to a four (4) year term expiring December 31, 2029.
2. Appoint Ann Yap-Jequinto to a four (4) year term expiring December 31, 2029.
3. Reappoint Seyi McLelland to a four (4) year term expiring December 31, 2029.
4. Appoint Harpal Mann as an alternate to a four (4) year term expiring December 31, 2029.
5. Appoint Gabriel Borden as an alternate to a four (4) year term expiring December 31, 2029.
Section 6. Senior Citizens Commission
1. Reappoint Thu Thai to a four (4) year term expiring December 31, 2029.
Section 7. Administrative
The City Clerk is directed to update the City’s official Boards, Commissions, and Committees roster accordingly.
Resolution No. 2026-XXX
Appointments to Various Commissions and Committees
Resolution No. 2026-XXX
Appointments to Various Commissions and Committees
PASSED, APPROVED, AND ADOPTED by the City Council of the City of Union City at a regular meeting held on January 27, 2026, by the following vote:
AYES:
NOES:
ABSENT:
ABSTAIN:
APPROVED:
GARY SINGH
Mayor
ATTESTED: APPROVED AS TO FORM:
THAI NAM N. PHAM
City Clerk
KRISTOPHER J. KOKOTAYLO
City Attorney