MINUTES
CITY OF UNION CITY
CITY COUNCIL / SUCCESSOR AGENCY TO THE REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY
REGULAR MEETING
GARY SINGH, Mayor
JAMIE PATIÑO, Vice Mayor (District 2)
LANCE NISHIHIRA, Councilmember (District 1)
JEFF WANG, Councilmember (District 3)
SCOTT SAKAKIHARA, Councilmember (District 4)
Tuesday, February 24, 2026 | 7:00 PM
City Hall – Tom Kitayama City Council Chambers
34009 Alvarado-Niles Road, Union City, CA 94587
1. CALL TO ORDER
Mayor Singh called the meeting to order at 7:01 PM.
1.1. Pledge of Allegiance
Mayor Singh led the Pledge of Allegiance.
1.2. Roll Call
Attendance Attendee Name
Present Lance Nishihira, Councilmember
Scott Sakakihara, Councilmember
Jeff Wang, Councilmember
Jaime Patiño, Vice Mayor
Gary Singh, Mayor
Absent None
2. PROCLAMATIONS AND PRESENTATIONS
2.1. Proclamation Recognizing February 2026 as Teen Dating Violence Awareness Month
Mayor Singh read aloud the proclamation and presented it to Safe Alternatives to Violent Environments Community Education Manager Jane Dalugdugan and Community Education Specialist Angelle Mercado, Team Stronger Than You Think Youth Leaders Sai Soudherpally, Samar Mehtabuddoin, and Ekam Josan, February 24, 2026 | 7:00 PM Page 2 of 6
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Union City Youth and Family Services Intervention Counselor Baker, and Case Manager Palomino. They briefly provided remarks afterwards.
2.2. Presentation and Overview of the Union City and Alameda County Fire Department Plan, Prepare, Respond, Recover Program
Economic Development Coordinator Weddington and Emergency Services Coordinator Martinez provided the staff presentation and overview of the item.
2.3. Proclamations Recognizing Participation And Leadership In The Plan, Prepare, Respond, Recover Training Program
Mayor Singh read aloud the proclamation and presented it to Tri-Ced Community Recycling Chief Executive Officer Jason Toro and EHS Director Cerys Evans, who later provided brief remarks.
3. ORAL COMMUNICATIONS
Mayor Singh opened Oral Communications. The following speaker spoke on items that were not on the agenda:
Kevin Lamantia
There being no further speakers, Mayor Singh closed Oral Communications.
4. CONSENT CALENDAR
Vice Mayor Patiño requested Item 4.3 to be pulled from the Consent Calendar.
Mayor Singh requested Item 4.7 be pulled from the Consent Calendar.
Motion: Approve the Consent Calendar Items 4.1, 4.2, 4.4, 4.5, 4.6, and 4.8.
RESULT: Pass
MOVER: Councilmember Sakakihara
SECONDER: Councilmember Wang
AYES: Councilmembers Nishihira, Sakakihara, Wang, Vice Mayor Patiño, and Mayor Singh
NOES: None
4.1. Approve the February 10, 2026 City Council Special Meeting Action Minutes
Approved as part of the Consent Calendar.
4.2. Approve the February 10, 2026 City Council Regular Meeting Action Minutes
Approved as part of the Consent Calendar.
4.3. Adopt a Resolution Approving No Redistribution of Unspent and Relinquished Funds for the City Council's Travel and Training Budget in FY 2025-2026, in Addition to Returning Unused Funds to the General Fund Vice Mayor Patiño pulled the item.
4.4. Adopt a Resolution Approving Amendments to the City's Classification February 24, 2026 | 7:00 PM Page 3 of 6
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and Compensation Plan for Unrepresented Classifications, in Conformance with California Code of Regulations, Title 2, Section 570.5 Adopted as part of the Consent Calendar.
Enactment No.: Resolution No. 2026-018
4.5. Adopt a Resolution of the City of Union City Approving and Adopting the Side Letter to the Memorandum of Understanding Between the City and the Operating Engineers Local 3 - Professional Employees Group (OE3-PEG) to Address Leaves for the Period of July 1, 2024 through June 30, 2025, and Authorizing the City Manager to Execute the Side Letter on Behalf of the City Regarding Leave Administration
Adopted as part of the Consent Calendar.
Enactment No.: Resolution No. 2026-019
4.6. Adopt a Resolution Authorizing the City Manager to Enter into a Consulting Services Agreement with 4LEAF, Inc., for Building Division Support Adopted as part of the Consent Calendar.
Enactment No.: Resolution No. 2026-020
4.7. Adopt a Resolution Authorizing City Staff to File Annual Funding Applications with the Metropolitan Transportation Commission for the Allocation of Funds for the Operation of Union City Transit Services for Fiscal Year 2025-2026
The item was pulled from the Consent Calendar by Mayor Singh.
4.8. Adopt a Resolution Accepting $50,000 from the Transportation Fund for Clean Air, Administered by the Alameda County Transportation Commission, Amending the Fiscal Year 2025-2026 Capital Projects Grants Fund Budget, and Authorizing the City Manager to Execute the Project Funding Agreement for the Dyer Street Pavement Rehabilitation Project Phase II, City Project No. 26-38
Adopted as part of the Consent Calendar.
Enactment No.: Resolution No. 2026-021
4.3. Adopt a Resolution Approving No Redistribution of Unspent and Relinquished Funds for the City Council's Travel and Training Budget in FY 2025-2026, in Addition to Returning Unused Funds to the General Fund Vice Mayor Patiño pulled the item for further discussion.
Motion: Adopt a resolution approving no redistribution of unspent and relinquished funds for the City Council's Travel and Training Budget in FY 2025-2026, in addition to returning unused funds to the General Fund.
RESULT: Pass
MOVER: Vice Mayor Patiño
SECONDER: Councilmember Wang
AYES: Councilmembers Nishihira, Sakakihara, Wang, Vice Mayor February 24, 2026 | 7:00 PM Page 4 of 6
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Patiño, and Mayor Singh
NOES: None
Enactment No.: Resolution No. 2026-022
4.7. Adopt a Resolution Authorizing City Staff to File Annual Funding Applications with the Metropolitan Transportation Commission for the Allocation of Funds for the Operation of Union City Transit Services for Fiscal Year 2025-2026
Mayor Singh announced that, pursuant to the Political Reform Act, he had a financial conflict of interest related to this item. He stated that MV Transportation, Inc., which operates Union City Transit under contract with the City, leases real property from him and is therefore a source of income. Mayor Singh recused himself from consideration of the item and left the Council Chambers.
Motion: Adopt a resolution authorizing City staff to file annual funding applications with the Metropolitan Transportation Commission for the allocation of funds for the operation of Union City Transit Services for Fiscal Year 2025-2026.
RESULT: Pass
MOVER: Councilmember Nishihira
SECONDER: Councilmember Wang
AYES: Councilmembers Nishihira, Sakakihara, Wang, and Vice Mayor Patiño
NOES: None
ABSTAIN: None
RECUSED: Mayor Singh
Enactment No.: Resolution No. 2026-023
Mayor Singh returned to the Council Chambers.
5. CITY MANAGER REPORTS
5.1. Receive Report on Larry Orozco Teen Bike Workshop Remediation and Repair Cost Analysis and Provide Direction
Deputy City Manager Phan provided the staff presentation and overview of the remediation and repair cost analysis for the Larry Orozco Teen Bike Workshop.
Supervising Construction Inspector Gutierrez assisted and responded to questions from the City Council.
Mayor Singh opened Public Comment. The following speaker spoke on the item:
Gracie Vega
There being no further speakers, Mayor Singh closed Public Comment.
Motion: Confirm support to proceed with renovation and abatement of the Larry Orozco Teen Bike Workshop as funding becomes available; direct staff to consult with the community regarding restoration or repainting of the mural following abatement; and direct staff to return with a resolution February 24, 2026 | 7:00 PM Page 5 of 6
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forming an ad hoc subcommittee to develop a phased funding and implementation plan.
RESULT: Pass
MOVER: Mayor Singh
SECONDER: Councilmember Wang
AYES: Councilmembers Nishihira, Sakakihara, Wang, Vice Mayor Patiño, and Mayor Singh
NOES: None
ABSTAIN: None
6. SUCCESSOR AGENCY TO REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY
There were none.
7. ITEMS REFERRED BY COUNCIL
Vice Mayor Patiño reported that he attended the Cal Cities Board of Directors meeting on February 19 and 20 in Berkeley, where sales tax revenue allocation for online sales was discussed. He also attended the Decoto Mural Project meeting on February 19 and will attend the Latino Caucus Board of Directors Strategic Plan meeting virtually on February 25.
Councilmember Sakakihara reported attending the Housing Authority of Alameda County meeting on February 11 and the Ava Community Energy Board meeting on February 18.
Councilmember Wang reported attending the Youth Commission meeting on February 11.
Councilmember Nishihira reported attending the StopWaste Programs Administrative Committee meeting on February 12. He also noted upcoming meetings for the Human Relations Commission, Alameda County Library Commission, and other assigned bodies.
Mayor Singh reported attending the Alameda County Mayors’ Conference and the Legislation and Policy Committee meeting.
8. GOOD OF THE ORDER
Vice Mayor Patiño reported attending multiple community events, including the Tropics Food Drive on February 13, the Seabreeze Park Ribbon Cutting on February 21, and the retirement event for Captain Sean Burrows of Firefighters Local 55. He also reported attending a National League of Cities digital focus group and a constituency group presidents meeting. Vice Mayor Patiño announced that the Tracy Police Department located Avtar Singh deceased near Lake Berryessa and shared that the Gurdwara Guru Nanak Parkash in Tracy, CA requested that no public demonstrations or organized vigils take place. He expressed condolences to the family.
Councilmember Sakakihara reported attending the Day of Remembrance event and the Seabreeze Park Ribbon Cutting.
Councilmember Wang reported attending the Tropics Food Drive, the Seabreeze Park Ribbon Cutting, and a firefighters’ retirement event. He also reported participation in an Asian Pacific American Municipal Officials meeting under the National League of Cities.
Councilmember Nishihira reported upcoming attendance at the Joint Venture Silicon Valley State of the Valley event, the Lions Club Crab Feed, the Parks and Recreation Master Plan Phase II engagement meeting, and the Planning Commissioners Academy. He announced February 24, 2026 | 7:00 PM Page 6 of 6
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that he will participate remotely at the next City Council meeting from the Sheraton Park Hotel at Anaheim, California.
Mayor Singh reported attending the Chinese New Year celebration, Senator Dr. Aisha Wahab’s State of the District event, and the Seabreeze Park Ribbon Cutting. Mayor Singh expressed condolences regarding the tragic death of Avtar Singh and stated that the City stands in solidarity with the family and the community.
9. ADJOURNMENT
Mayor Singh adjourned the meeting at 8:46 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 March 10, 2026.
Thai Nam Pham, MMC, CPMC
City Clerk