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NOTICE AND AGENDA
CITY OF UNION CITY
CITY COUNCIL
SPECIAL 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, May 12, 2026 | 6:00 PM
City Hall – Tom Kitayama City Council Chambers
34009 Alvarado-Niles Road, Union City, CA 94587
1. CALL TO ORDER
2. ROLL CALL
3. ORAL COMMUNICATIONS - Comments Limited to Items on the Special Meeting Agenda
4. PROCLAMATIONS AND PRESENTATIONS
4.1. Presentation of Proclamation and Certificates Honoring Jaime Jaramillo on the Occasion of His Retirement and in Grateful Recognition of a Lifetime of Service *Reception to follow. Following Item 4.1, the City Council will recess for a reception celebrating Jaime Jaramillo. The City Council is anticipated to reconvene at approximately 6:45 p.m. to continue with the meeting.
City Council Staff Report
Proclamation
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4.2. Proclamation Recognizing May 2026 as Asian American, Native Hawaiian, and Pacific Islander Heritage Month City Council Staff Report
Proclamation
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4.3. Proclamation Recognizing May 2026 as Mental Health Awareness Month City Council Staff Report
Proclamation
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4.4. Proclamation Honoring the Union City Youth Commissioners For Their Outstanding Community Service and Dedication City Council Staff Report
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5. ADJOURNMENT
MEETING INFORMATION
The City Council is authorized to take action only on items listed on this agenda. Public comment is welcomed and encouraged on all agenda items.
Meetings can also be observed via Zoom:
http://citycouncil-live.unioncity.org
.
Meetings are broadcast live on UCTV Channel 15 and live-streamed on the City's website:
https://bit.ly/3x9mEiR
.
Public Access and Comment
: Pursuant to Senate Bill 707 and California Government Code sections 54953.4 and 54954.3, beginning July 1, 2026, members of the public may attend City Council meetings in person or remotely through the two-way audiovisual platform or two-way telephonic service identified in the agenda. Members of the public may provide public comment in real time either in person or remotely, and remote participants shall be provided the same opportunity to comment, including the same time allotment, as those attending in person. Remote participation is subject to the availability and functionality of the internet and telephonic service. If a disruption occurs that prevents remote public access or remote public comment, the City Council shall proceed in accordance with applicable law Public Records
: Documents related to agenda items are available for review on the City’s website at www.unioncity.org
or during business hours at the City Clerk’s Office, 34009 Alvarado-Niles Road, Union City, CA 94587.
Accessibility
: If you require a reasonable modification or accommodation to participate in the meeting, please contact the City Clerk’s Office at (510) 675-5448 as soon as possible, and preferably at least 72 hours before the meeting. Closed captioning is available for all regular City Council meetings.
ADDRESSING THE CITY COUNCIL
In-Person Public Comment:
Members of the public may address the City Council on any agenda item or during the Public Input portion of the meeting. To speak in person, please complete a speaker card and submit it to the City Clerk before the item is called. Providing a speaker card, name, city of residence, or mailing address is not required to make a public comment, but is requested for record-keeping purposes.
Written Public Comment:
To submit written comments on an agenda item or during Public Input, please email [email protected]
. Include “Public Comment” in the subject line and reference the agenda item number. Written comments will be forwarded to the City Council and made publicly available. Written comments do not replace the opportunity to provide oral public comment during the meeting.
Public Comment via Zoom (Effective July 1, 2026):
To provide public comment remotely during the meeting, use the “Raise Hand” feature on Zoom or follow the instructions provided for telephonic participation. When called upon, speakers will be unmuted and given the allotted time to speak. Instructions for joining the meeting and participating remotely will be included in the agenda.
CITY COUNCIL NORMS AND GUIDELINES
(Resolution No. 6129-23; Adopted May 23, 2023)
The Union City Council abides by the following norms:
1. We conduct ourselves in a professional manner, treat everyone with respect, and act with high integrity, always putting the interests of the City of Union City ahead of self-interests in accordance with our code of ethics.
2. We respect the Council-Manager form of government, and do not interfere with the City Manager's role or any professional duties of City staff.
3. We recognize that matters of confidential nature are to be kept private and undisclosed.
4. We respect each other's opinions and are supportive of each other's work advocating for the City, and we ensure that all voices are heard. We do not criticize others for having a different point of view, and we agree to disagree respectfully.
5. We understand that the City Council acts as a body, all members are equal, and policy direction is only given by a majority vote of the City Council. Once a decision is made, all members of the City Council must respect the City Council's direction.
6. We will be prepared for City Council meetings and ask our questions of the City Manager in advance so we can avoid surprising City staff at meetings.
7. We do not criticize City staff publicly or to others and will refrain from directing them. Instead, we will take our concerns and questions privately to the City Manager.
8. We will govern on an at-large basis, although elected by districts. We will maintain a citywide perspective and consider the needs and interests of the entire community.
9. We will continue to allocate resources based on long-term strategic priorities and efforts, with consideration of citywide service levels and financial capacity.
10. We understand customer service is the priority and each member of the City Council will help constituents regardless of the district in which they reside or from which a Councilmember themselves is elected.
11. We recognize the significant importance of attendance and participation at City Council meetings in proceeding with City business. All members of the City Council should endeavor to miss no more than two regular meetings per calendar year absent extraordinary circumstances. Members of the City Council should, absent unforeseen circumstances, provide a minimum of sixty days' notice to the City Council of planned absences during the Good of the Order or Items Referred by Council portion of the City Council agenda, as appropriate.
May these Council Norms be administered and enforced in the following manner:
1. Councilmembers have the primary responsibility to assure that ethical standards are understood and met by the Council, and that the public can continue to have full confidence in the integrity of government.
2. The Mayor and the Council have the responsibility to intervene when action of its members are in violation of Council Norms.
3. The City Council can review and revise the Council Norms as needed.
4. During City Council discussions, deliberations, and proceedings, the Mayor is designated with the primary responsibility to ensure that Councilmembers adhere to the Council Norms.
CERTIFICATION OF MEETING NOTICE AND AGENDA POSTING
This notice and agenda were posted on the City's website and the City Hall bulletin board at least 24 hours prior to the meeting date, in compliance with the Ralph M. Brown Act. /s/Thai Nam Pham, MMC, CPMC
City Clerk
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