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, May 26, 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 7:00 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
Mayor Singh stated that the meeting would be adjourned in memory of former Union City Councilmember Pat Gacoscos.
2. PROCLAMATIONS AND PRESENTATIONS
2.1. Proclamation in Recognition of June 2026 as LGBTQ+ Pride Month Mayor Singh read the proclamation aloud and presented it to James Logan High School LGBTQ+ Alliance President Shiro Silva, who provided brief remarks May 26, 2026 | 7:00 PM Page 2 of 8 City Council / Successor Agency Regular Meeting Minutes
afterward.
2.2. Proclamation Recognizing May 2026 as National Walking Month Mayor Singh read the proclamation aloud and presented it to Rita Haskin, who provided brief remarks afterward. A Washington Health representative also provided brief remarks.
2.3. Recognizing May 17–23, 2026, as National Public Works Week, “Rooted in Service, Powered by Community”
Mayor Singh read the proclamation aloud and presented it to Public Works staff.
Supervising Construction Inspector Gutierrez later provided brief remarks.
2.4. 2025 Police Department Annual Report
Police Chief Rinetti provided staff presentation and responded to questions from the Council.
3. ORAL COMMUNICATIONS
Mayor Singh opened Oral Communications. The following individuals spoke on items that were not on the agenda:
Michelle Parnala
Ray Gonzales
Pieter Friedrich
Shamsa Rafay
There being no further speakers, Mayor Singh closed Oral Communications.
4. CONSENT CALENDAR
Motion: Approve the Consent Calendar.
RESULT: Pass
MOVER: Councilmember Wang
SECONDER: Councilmember Sakakihara
AYES: Councilmembers Nishihira, Sakakihara, Wang, Vice Mayor Patiño, and Mayor Singh
NOES: None
ABSENT: None
4.1. Approve the May 12, 2026 City Council Special Meeting Action Minutes Approved as part of the Consent Calendar.
4.2. Approve the May 12, 2026 City Council Regular Meeting Action Minutes Approved as part of the Consent Calendar.
4.3. Adopt a Resolution Calling and Giving Notice of the Holding of a General Municipal Election to be Held on Tuesday, November 3, 2026, Requesting Consolidation with the Statewide General Election, Requesting Election Services from the Alameda County Registrar of Voters, and Establishing Regulations for Candidate Statements
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Adopted as part of the Consent Calendar.
Enactment No.: Resolution No. 2026-061
4.4. Adopt a Resolution Approving the City of Union City Public Comment Speaker Card and Remote Public Comment Queue Policy
Adopted as part of the Consent Calendar.
Enactment No.: Resolution No. 2026-062
4.5. Adopt a Resolution Appointing Individuals to Serve on the Economic Development Advisory Team, Park and Recreation Commission, Climate Action Plan Task Force, and Senior Citizens Commission
Adopted as part of the Consent Calendar.
Enactment No.: Resolution No. 2026-063
4.6. Adopt a Resolution Accepting a $6,000 Donation from SC Services, LLC, Affiliated with Appian Way Land Holdings, for the Larry Orozco Teen Bike Workshop
Adopted as part of the Consent Calendar.
Enactment No.: Resolution No. 2026-064
4.7. Adopt a Resolution Authorizing the City Manager to Execute a Three-Year Service Agreement with ePlus Technology, Inc., in the Amount not to Exceed $180,684.00 for Cyber-Security Monitoring Services and Incident Response
Adopted as part of the Consent Calendar.
Enactment No.: Resolution No. 2026-065
4.8. Adopt a Resolution of the City Council of the City of Union City Amending the Classification and Compensation Plan to Update the Class Specification for the Classification of Police Officer Trainee Adopted as part of the Consent Calendar.
Enactment No.: Resolution No. 2026-066
4.9. Adopt a Resolution Approving a Tiered Recovery Structure for Property Owners’ Sidewalk Repair Costs Associated with the Annual Sidewalk, Curb & Gutter, and Ramp Repair Project, City Project No. 25-03, and Authorizing a Repayment Plan of up to 24 Months
Adopted as part of the Consent Calendar.
Enactment No.: Resolution No. 2026-067
4.10. Adopt a Resolution Authorizing the City Manager to Execute the First Amendment to the Consulting Services Agreement with Parametrix, Inc., in the Amount of $281,131, for a Total Contract Amount not to Exceed $355,941, for the Union City Transit Short Range Transit Plan, City Project No. 21-05, and Approving a Budget Transfer
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Adopted as part of the Consent Calendar.
Enactment No.: Resolution No. 2026-068
4.11. Adopt Two Resolutions: 1) Approving the Annual Engineer's Report for the Landscape and Lighting Maintenance District (LLAD) No. 3, and 2) Declaring the City Council's Intent to Levy and Collect Assessments, Setting June 23, 2026, as the Public Hearing Date
Adopted as part of the Consent Calendar.
Enactment Nos.: Resolution No. 2026-069 and 2026-070
5. PUBLIC HEARINGS
5.1. Public Hearing and Adopt Two Resolutions:
1) Approving and Authorizing the Submittal of the FY 2026-2027 Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) Annual Action Plan and Authorizing the City Manager, or their Designee, to submit the FY 2026- 2027 CDBG Annual Action Plan to the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) and to Execute All Documents Necessary to Secure and Award Funding for the City; and
2) Approving the Appropriation of $4,215 in Rent Mediation/Eviction Projection Funds to Support ECHO Housing as Part of the FY 2026-2027 Public Service Grant Process and Updating the FY 2026-2027 City Budget to Align with the FY 2026-2027 CDBG Allocation
Housing & Community Development Manager Gomez provided staff presentation and responded to questions from the Council.
Mayor Singh opened the Public Hearing at 8:34 PM. There being no speakers, Mayor Singh closed the Public Hearing at 8:34 PM.
Motion: Adopt a resolution approving and authorizing the submittal of the FY 2026-2027 Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) Annual Action Plan and authorizing the City Manager, or their designee, to submit the FY 2026-2027 CDBG Annual Action Plan to the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) and to execute all documents necessary to secure and award funding for the City; and adopt a resolution approving the appropriation of $4,215 in Rent Mediation/Eviction Projection funds to support ECHO Housing as part of the FY 2026-2027 Public Service Grant process and updating the FY 2026-2027 City Budget to align with the FY 2026-2027 CDBG allocation.
RESULT: Pass
MOVER: Vice Mayor Patiño
SECONDER: Councilmember Wang
AYES: Councilmember Nishihira, Councilmember Sakakihara, Councilmember Wang, Vice Mayor Patiño, and Mayor Singh
NOES: None
ABSENT: None
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Enactment Nos.: Resolution Nos. 2026-071 and 2026-072
6. CITY MANAGER REPORTS
6.1. Adopt a Resolution Adopting Amended and Restated Statement of Goals and Policies Regarding Use of the Mello-Roos Community Facilities Act of 1982,
Adopt a Resolution Declaring Intention to Form the City of Union City Community Facilities District No. 2026-1 (Station East Facilities and Services), Designate an Initial Improvement Area Therein and Establish a Future Annexation Area, and to Levy Special Taxes Therein to Finance Certain Public Services and the Acquisition and Construction of Certain Public Facilities, and
Adopt a Resolution Declaring Intention to Incur a Bonded Indebtedness in and for the City of Union City Community Facilities District No. 2026-1 (Station East Facilities and Services) in an Amount not to Exceed $38,000,000 to Finance the Acquisition and Construction of Certain Public Facilities
Contract Planner Carmichael provided staff presentation and responded to questions from the City Council.
No speaker cards were received for this item.
Motion: Adopt three resolutions: 1) adopting amended and restated Statement of Goals and Policies regarding use of the Mello-Roos Community Facilities Act of 1982; 2) declaring intention to form the City of Union City Community Facilities District No. 2026-1 (Station East Facilities and Services), designate an initial improvement area therein and establish a future annexation area, and levy special taxes therein to finance certain public services and the acquisition and construction of certain public facilities; and 3) declaring intention to incur bonded indebtedness in and for the City of Union City Community Facilities District No. 2026-1 (Station East Facilities and Services) in an amount not to exceed $38,000,000 to finance the acquisition and construction of certain public facilities.
RESULT: Pass
MOVER: Councilmember Wang
SECONDER: Vice Mayor Patiño
AYES: Councilmember Nishihira, Councilmember Sakakihara, Councilmember Wang, Vice Mayor Patiño, and Mayor Singh
NOES: None
ABSENT: None
Enactment Nos.: Resolution Nos. 2026-073, 2026-074, and 2026-075
6.2. Adopt a Resolution of the City Council of the City of Union City Reaffirming and Proclaiming the City of Union City as a Compassionate City City Attorney Kokotaylo provided staff presentation and responded to questions from the Council.
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Mayor Singh opened Public Comment. The following speaker spoke on the item:
Shamsa Rafay
There being no further speakers, Mayor Singh closed Public Comment.
Councilmember Sakakihara requested additional language regarding civil immigration enforcement activities on City-owned or City-controlled property.
Mayor Singh requested additional details regarding the City’s response to civil immigration enforcement activities.
Motion: Direct staff to return at the next City Council meeting with a revised resolution reaffirming Union City as a Compassionate City, providing additional detail regarding responses to civil immigration enforcement, and incorporating additional language consistent with the comments made by Mayor Singh and Councilmember Sakakihara.
RESULT: Pass
MOVER: Mayor Singh
SECONDER: Vice Mayor Patiño
AYES: Councilmember Nishihira, Councilmember Sakakihara, Councilmember Wang, Vice Mayor Patiño, and Mayor Singh
NOES: None
ABSENT: None
6.3. Adopt a Resolution Approving the City of Union City Investment Policy for Fiscal Year 2026-2027
Finance Director Thai introduced Schuster Advisory Group Managing Partner and CEO Mark Schuster and Portfolio Manager Michael Gonzalez, who provided the presentation and responded to questions from the Council.
Mayor Singh opened Public Comment. The following speaker spoke on the item:
Shamsa Rafay
There being no further speakers, Mayor Singh closed Public Comment.
Motion: Adopt a Resolution Approving the City of Union City Investment Policy for Fiscal Year 2026-2027.
RESULT: Pass
MOVER: Vice Mayor Patiño
SECONDER: Councilmember Wang
AYES: Councilmember Nishihira, Councilmember Sakakihara, Councilmember Wang, Vice Mayor Patiño, and Mayor Singh
NOES: None
ABSENT: None
Enactment No.: Resolution No. 2026-076
6.4. Receive the Quarterly Investment Report as of April 30, 2026 Finance Director Thai introduced Schuster Advisory Group Managing Partner and CEO Mark Schuster and Portfolio Manager Michael Gonzalez, who provided May 26, 2026 | 7:00 PM Page 7 of 8 City Council / Successor Agency Regular Meeting Minutes
the presentation and responded to questions from the Council.
No speaker cards were received for this item.
Councilmember Sakakihara requested that the Legislation and Policy Committee consider potential amendments to the City’s Investment Policy regarding ethical, sustainable, and socially responsible investment considerations. Councilmember Nishihira stated he had no objection to the Committee discussing the matter.
Mayor Singh requested additional information regarding the City’s investment holdings before supporting referral of the matter to the Committee. No formal direction was provided.
Council received the report.
7. SUCCESSOR AGENCY TO REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY
There were none.
8. ITEMS REFERRED BY COUNCIL
Vice Mayor Patiño reported attending the California Community Choice Association (CalCCA) Conference in Sacramento on May 13 and May 14, 2026, and the virtual League of California Cities Latino Caucus Board Meeting on May 22, 2026.
Councilmember Sakakihara reported attending the Ava Community Energy Board Meeting on May 20, 2026, and the Alameda County Fire Department Advisory Commission Meeting on May 21, 2026.
Councilmember Wang reported attending a Chamber of Commerce meeting and a National League of Cities Public Safety Committee meeting by Zoom.
Councilmember Nishihira reported that the Alameda County Waste Management Authority Board meeting is scheduled for May 27, 2026; that he attended the Alameda County Waste Management Authority Programs and Administration Committee meeting on May 14, 2026; that the Legislation and Policy Committee is scheduled for June 1, 2026; that the Alameda County Library Advisory Commission is scheduled for July 1, 2026; that there were no Chamber of Commerce meetings to report; and that he would likely be unable to attend the Human Relations Commission meeting scheduled for May 27, 2026.
Mayor Singh did not provide a report under this item.
9. GOOD OF THE ORDER
Councilmember Nishihira recognized the passing of former Councilmember Pat Gacoscos and requested a follow-up on scheduling the City Manager evaluation. He also referenced a request from Michelle Parnala for staff to report why officers were present at a school board community meeting; no Council consensus or action was taken on that request.
Councilmember Wang offered condolences on the passing of former Councilmember Pat Gacoscos. He reported attending the ribbon-cutting event for The Reserve on May 21, 2026, the vigil for the victims of the San Diego shooting on May 22, 2026, and a Memorial Day event at Chapel of the Chimes with Vice Mayor Patiño.
Councilmember Sakakihara reported attending the first Punjabi graduation event at James Logan High School on May 17, 2026; meeting with Bay Area Community Services and Faith in Action on May 18, 2026; attending The Reserve ribbon-cutting event on May 21, 2026; May 26, 2026 | 7:00 PM Page 8 of 8 City Council / Successor Agency Regular Meeting Minutes
and attending the vigil for the victims of the San Diego shooting on May 22, 2026. He also offered condolences on the passing of former Councilmember Pat Gacoscos.
Vice Mayor Patiño reported attending the National League of Cities Capstone Leadership Forum in Oklahoma City from May 18 to May 20, 2026; the HELO membership meeting on May 21, 2026; The Reserve ribbon-cutting event on May 21, 2026; and the Sister Cities Plaza memorial for the victims of the San Diego mosque shooting on May 22, 2026. He also reported that he would attend the Bay Area Association of Latino Elected Officials conference in Napa on May 29, 2026, and offered condolences on the passing of former Councilmember Pat Gacoscos.
Mayor Singh reported attending the Hot Spot Pottery ribbon-cutting event and the Punjabi graduation event at James Logan High School. He offered remarks in memory of former Councilmember Pat Gacoscos.
10. ADJOURNMENT
Mayor Singh adjourned the meeting at 9:53 PM in memory of former Union City Councilmember Pat Gacoscos.
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 June 9, 2026.
Thai Nam Pham, MMC, CPMC
City Clerk and Secretary to the Successor Agency