MINUTES
CITY OF UNION CITY
CITY COUNCIL / SUCCESSOR AGENCY TO THE REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY
REGULAR MEETING
GARY SINGH, Mayor
JAIME PATIÑO, Vice Mayor (District 2)
LANCE NISHIHIRA, Councilmember (District 1)
JEFF WANG, Councilmember (District 3)
SCOTT SAKAKIHARA, Councilmember (District 4)
Tuesday, March 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 7:03 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. ORAL COMMUNICATIONS
Mayor Singh opened Oral Communications. The following speakers spoke on items that were not on the agenda:
Asees Sethi
Manuel Retana
Leah Kim
Kary Deng
There being no further speakers, Mayor Singh closed Oral Communications.
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3. CONSENT CALENDAR
Motion: Approve the Consent Calendar.
RESULT: Pass
MOVER: Vice Mayor Patiño
SECONDER: Councilmember Wang
AYES: Councilmembers Nishihira, Sakakihara, Wang, Vice Mayor Patiño, and Mayor Singh
NOES: None
3.1. Approve the March 10, 2026 City Council Regular Meeting Action Minutes Approved as part of the Consent Calendar.
3.2. Adopt a Resolution Authorizing the City Manager to Enter Into a Consulting Services Agreement Between the City of Union City and David L. Gates and Associates, Inc. for Parks and Landscape Plan Check Services for the Station East Project
Adopted as part of the Consent Calendar.
Enactment No.: Resolution No. 2026-028
3.3. Adopt a Resolution Approving an Increase in the Fiscal Year 2025-2026 Annual Clean Water Program Contribution by $126,200 in the Clean Water Fund (Fund 258) to Pay the City of Fremont for the Services of Larry Walker Associates and Authorizing the City Manager to Sign the Associated Letter Agreement
Adopted as part of the Consent Calendar.
Enactment No.: Resolution No. 2026-029
3.4. Adopt a Resolution Authorizing the City Manager to Execute a Consulting Services Agreement with Consor North America, Inc., in the Amount of $260,000, for the Constructability Review as Part of the Construction Management Services for Phase 2 of the Quarry Lakes Parkway Project, City Project No. 18-04
Adopted as part of the Consent Calendar.
Enactment No.: Resolution No. 2026-030
Mayor Singh requested that Agenda Item 5.4 be moved ahead for Council consideration before the Public Hearing. The Council unanimously agreed to the Mayor’s request.
5. CITY MANAGER REPORTS
5.4. Adopt a Resolution Designating the “Sister Cities International Plaza” Within Old Alvarado Park and Recognizing the Contributions of the Union City Friends of Sister Cities
City Clerk Pham provided staff presentation.
City Manager Malloy responded to questions from the Council.
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Motion: Adopt a resolution designating the plaza (gazebo area) within Old Alvarado Park, located at 3871 Smith Street, as the “Sister Cities International Plaza” and recognize the contributions of Pat Gacoscos, President, Union City Friends of Sister Cities organization.
RESULT: Pass
MOVER: Councilmember Wang
SECONDER: Councilmember Sakakihara
AYES: Councilmembers Nishihira, Sakakihara, Wang, Vice Mayor Patiño, and Mayor Singh
NOES: None
Enactment No.: Resolution No. 2026-031
Former Councilmember Pat Gacoscos provided brief remarks after the item was adopted.
4. PUBLIC HEARINGS
4.1. Hold a Public Hearing and Adopt a Resolution of the City Council of the City of Union City Accepting the 2025 General Plan Annual Progress Report and the 2025 Housing Element Annual Progress Report Associate Planner Dean provided staff presentation and responded to questions from the Council.
Mayor Singh opened the Public Hearing at 7:45 PM.
Seeing no speakers, Mayor Singh closed Public Hearing at 7:45 PM.
Motion: Adopt a Resolution of the City Council of the City of Union City Accepting the 2025 General Plan Annual Progress Report and the 2025 Housing Element Annual Progress Report.
RESULT: Pass
MOVER: Councilmember Sakakihara
SECONDER: Vice Mayor Patiño
AYES: Councilmembers Nishihira, Sakakihara, Wang, Vice Mayor Patiño, and Mayor Singh
NOES: None
Enactment No.: Resolution No. 2026-032
5. CITY MANAGER REPORTS
5.1. Adopt a Resolution Authorizing the City Manager to Execute an Agreement with Crime Point, Inc. to Purchase a Police Surveillance Vehicle Utilizing Asset Forfeiture Funds
Police Lieutenant Quintero provided staff presentation.
Motion: Adopt a resolution authorizing the City Manager to execute an agreement with Crime Point, Inc. to purchase a Police Surveillance Vehicle utilizing Asset Forfeiture funds.
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RESULT: Pass
MOVER: Vice Mayor Patiño
SECONDER: Councilmember Wang
AYES: Councilmembers Nishihira, Sakakihara, Wang, Vice Mayor Patiño, and Mayor Singh
NOES: None
Enactment No.: Resolution No. 2026-033
5.2. Continued Presentation on Potential Underwriting Options for Sidewalk Repair Costs for the Annual Sidewalk, Curb and Gutter, and Ramp Repair Project, City Project No. 25-03
City Engineer Cangco provided staff presentation and responded to questions from the Council.
Motion: Direct staff to return with formal action providing a 13% underwriting discount for all impacted property owners and a 31.5% underwriting discount for property owners who qualify for the Utility Users Tax exemption or are age 65 or older.
RESULT: Pass
MOVER: Councilmember Sakakihara
SECONDER: Vice Mayor Patiño
AYES: Councilmembers Nishihira, Sakakihara, Wang, Vice Mayor Patiño, and Mayor Singh
NOES: None
5.3. Adopt a Resolution Accepting the Parks and Recreation Master Plan Community Needs Assessment Summary Report
Community Recreation Services Director Buzo provided staff presentation and responded to questions from the Council.
Motion: Adopt a Resolution Accepting the Parks and Recreation Master Plan Community Needs Assessment Summary Report.
RESULT: Pass
MOVER: Councilmember Sakakihara
SECONDER: Councilmember Wang
AYES: Councilmembers Nishihira, Sakakihara, Wang, Vice Mayor Patiño, and Mayor Singh
NOES: None
Enactment No.: Resolution No. 2026-034
5.5. Adoption of Resolution Forming the Larry Orozco Teen Bike Workshop Ad Hoc Subcommittee and Approving Mayoral Appointments
Deputy City Manager Jennifer Phan provided oral report.
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Motion: Adopt a resolution forming the Larry Orozco Teen Bike Workshop Ad Hoc Subcommittee and approving mayoral appointments of Mayor Gary Singh and Vice Mayor Jaime Patiño to the subcommittee.
RESULT: Pass
MOVER: Mayor Singh
SECONDER: Vice Mayor Patiño
AYES: Councilmembers Nishihira, Sakakihara, Wang, Vice Mayor Patiño, and Mayor Singh
NOES: None
Enactment No.: Resolution No. 2026-035
6. SUCCESSOR AGENCY TO REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY
There were none.
7. ITEMS REFERRED BY COUNCIL
Vice Mayor Patiño reported that he attended the League of California Cities' New Bill Briefing on March 24, 2026.
Councilmember Sakakihara reported that he attended the Housing Authority of the County of Alameda Meeting on March 11, 2026, and the Ava Community Energy Board Meeting on March 18, 2026.
Councilmember Wang had no items to report.
Councilmember Nishihira reported that the Alameda County Waste Management Authority and Energy Council would meet on March 25, 2026. He further reported that the Alameda County Waste Management Authority Programs and Administration Committee met last week and would next meet on April 9, 2026. He also reported that the New Haven Unified School District Joint Subcommittee would meet on March 30, 2026, and that the Legislation and Policy Committee would meet on April 20, 2026. He noted that he would be unable to attend the Human Relations Commission Meeting on March 25, 2026, and Chamber of Commerce events that week due to a family commitment.
Mayor Singh reported that he and Councilmember Wang attended the Economic Development Advisory Team Meeting on March 19, 2026.
8. GOOD OF THE ORDER
Vice Mayor Patiño reported that he and Councilmember Wang would be attending the League of California Cities Policy Committee Meetings in Orange County on March 27, 2026. He also reported that he attended a class on low-density housing on March 11, 2026, the League of Women Voters student voter registration drive at Logan on March 12, 2026, Union City National Little League Opening Day and Union City American Little League on March 14, 2026, and the National League of Cities Congressional City Conference in Washington, D.C. He further reported that he attended the Larry Orozco Teen Bike Workshop Swap Meet and Culture Fest on March 21, 2026.
Councilmember Sakakihara reported that he attended Union City National Little League Opening Day and Union City American Little League on March 14, 2026, the Parks and Recreation Master Plan Workshop at the Kennedy Center on March 14, 2026, and Culture March 24, 2026 | 7:00 PM Page 6 of 6 City Council / Successor Agency Regular Meeting Minutes
Fest on March 21, 2026. He also reported that he was on Navy orders and would be unable to attend the League of California Cities meetings in Southern California and the Chamber Awards.
Councilmember Wang reported that he attended the Planning Commissioners Academy in Orange County from March 11 through March 13, 2026, Union City National Little League Opening Day and Union City American Little League on March 14, 2026, the National League of Cities Congressional City Conference in Washington, D.C., from March 15 through March 18, 2026, and the Larry Orozco Teen Bike Workshop Swap Meet and Culture Fest on March 21, 2026.
Councilmember Nishihira reported that he attended the Planning Commissioners Academy from March 10 through March 13, 2026, and the American Legion Post 837 Annual St.
Patrick’s Day fundraiser on March 17, 2026. He also requested that the Annual City Manager’s Evaluation be agendized in closed session. Mayor Singh stated that he would see if the matter could be brought back by the following month and, if not, by May.
Mayor Singh reported that he attended Union City National Little League Opening Day and Union City American Little League on March 14, 2026. He also commented that the Chamber of Commerce award event had been scheduled on short notice and expressed hope that future scheduling would allow broader attendance.
9. ADJOURNMENT
Mayor Singh adjourned the meeting at 9:13 PM.
I HEREBY CERTIFY that the foregoing minutes were duly and regularly adopted at a regular meeting of the City Council and Successor Agency to the Redevelopment Agency of the City of Union City on April 14, 2026.
Thai Nam Pham, MMC, CPMC
City Clerk and Secretary to the Successor Agency