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, July 14, 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.
He noted that, pursuant to Government Code section 54953(b), Vice Mayor Patiño was participating via teleconference from the site listed on the agenda.
1.2. Roll Call
Attendance Attendee Name
Present Lance Nishihira, Councilmember
Scott Sakakihara, Councilmember
Jeff Wang, Councilmember
Jaime Patiño, Vice Mayor (Remote)
Gary Singh, Mayor
Absent None
2. ORAL COMMUNICATIONS
Mayor Singh opened Oral Communications. Kat Keigher, Aaron Keigher, and Susie Garcia spoke on items that were not on the agenda. There were no remote speakers. Mayor Singh closed Oral Communications.
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3. PUBLIC HEARINGS
Mayor Singh opened Oral Communications. Kat Keeger, Aaron Keeger, and Susie Garcia spoke about items not on the agenda. There were no remote speakers. Mayor Singh closed Oral Communications.
3.1. Adopt the Following Resolutions and Waive Full Reading and Introduce by Title Only the Following Ordinance Related to the Formation and Financing of City of Union City Community Facilities District No. 2026-1 (Station East Facilities and Services):
(1) Adopt a Resolution Forming City of Union City Community Facilities District No. 2026-1 (Station East Facilities and Services), Designating Improvement Area No. 1 Therein,
Establishing a Future Annexation Area, and Authorizing the Levy of Special Taxes to Finance Certain Public Services and the Acquisition and Construction of Certain Public Facilities; (2) Adopt a Resolution Deeming It Necessary to Incur Bonded Indebtedness in and for 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;
(3) Adopt a Resolution Calling a Special Election in and for City of Union City Community Facilities District No. 2026-1 (Station East Facilities and Services);
(4) Adopt a Resolution Declaring the Results of the Special Election for City of Union City Community Facilities District No. 2026-1 (Station East Facilities and Services); and
(5) Waive Full Reading and Introduce by Title Only an Ordinance Levying Special Taxes Within City of Union City Community Facilities District No. 2026-1 (Station East Facilities and Services)
Economic and Community Development Director Carmela Campbell provided the staff presentation and responded to questions from the Council.
Mayor Singh opened the Public Hearing at 7:23 PM. No written protests were filed, and there were no in-person or remote speakers. Mayor Singh closed the Public Hearing at 7:25 PM.
Motion: Adopt a resolution forming City of Union City Community Facilities District No. 2026-1 (Station East Facilities and Services), designating Improvement Area No. 1 therein, establishing a future annexation area, and authorizing the levy of special taxes to finance certain public services and the acquisition and construction of certain public facilities.
RESULT: Pass
MOVER: Councilmember Nishihira
SECONDER:Mayor Singh
AYES: Councilmembers Nishihira, Sakakihara, Wang, Vice Mayor Patiño, and Mayor Singh
NOES: None
ABSENT: None
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Enactment No.: Resolution No. 2026-105
Motion: Adopt a resolution deeming it necessary to incur bonded indebtedness in and for 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 Nishihira
SECONDER:Mayor Singh
AYES: Councilmembers Nishihira, Sakakihara, Wang, Vice Mayor Patiño, and Mayor Singh
NOES: None
ABSENT: None
Enactment No.: Resolution No. 2026-106
Motion: Adopt a resolution calling a special election in and for City of Union City Community Facilities District No. 2026-1 (Station East Facilities and Services).
RESULT: Pass
MOVER: Councilmember Nishihira
SECONDER:Mayor Singh
AYES: Councilmembers Nishihira, Sakakihara, Wang, Vice Mayor Patiño, and Mayor Singh
NOES: None
ABSENT: None
Enactment No.: Resolution No. 2026-107
City Clerk Pham canvassed the landowner ballot and announced that all 22 qualified landowner votes were cast in favor of the measure, representing 100 percent of the votes cast.
Motion: Adopt a resolution declaring the results of the special election for City of Union City Community Facilities District No. 2026-1 (Station East Facilities and Services).
RESULT: Pass
MOVER: Vice Mayor Patiño
SECONDER:Councilmember Sakakihara
AYES: Councilmembers Nishihira, Sakakihara, Wang, Vice Mayor Patiño, and Mayor Singh
NOES: None
ABSENT: None
Enactment No.: Resolution No. 2026-108
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Motion: Waive full reading and introduce by title only an ordinance levying special taxes within City of Union City Community Facilities District No. 2026-1 (Station East Facilities and Services).
RESULT: Pass
MOVER: Vice Mayor Patiño
SECONDER:Councilmember Sakakihara
AYES: Councilmembers Nishihira, Sakakihara, Wang, Vice Mayor Patiño, and Mayor Singh
NOES: None
ABSENT: None
3.2. Conduct a Public Hearing and Adopt a Resolution Approving the Adjusted Stormwater Fee and Ordering the Collection of the Fee on the Tax Roll City Attorney Kokotaylo provided the staff presentation.
Mayor Singh opened the Public Hearing at 7:34 PM. There were no in-person or remote speakers. Mayor Singh closed the Public Hearing at 7:34 PM.
Motion: Adopt a resolution approving the adjusted Stormwater Fee and ordering the collection of the fee on the tax roll.
RESULT: Pass
MOVER: Vice Mayor Patiño
SECONDER:Councilmember Wang
AYES: Councilmembers Nishihira, Sakakihara, Wang, Vice Mayor Patiño, and Mayor Singh
NOES: None
ABSENT: None
Enactment No.: Resolution No. 2026-109
4. CITY MANAGER REPORTS
4.1. Adopt Two Resolutions: (1) Approving the Union Landing Property Owners Association Annual Report and Amending the City of Union City Revised Budget as Necessary for Consistency; and (2) Ordering Levy and Collection of Assessment for the Union Landing Property and Business Improvement District to Fund Services in Calendar Year 2027 Economic Development Manager Gloria Ortega and Community Strong Strategies representatives Nathan Ulsh and Diana Zepeda provided the staff presentation.
No speaker cards were submitted, and no remote participants raised their hands for this item.
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Motion: Adopt two resolutions approving the Union Landing Property and Business Improvement District Annual Report with a four percent budget increase and amending the revised budget as necessary for consistency; and ordering the levy and collection of the annual assessment with a four percent budget increase to fund services in calendar year 2027.
RESULT: Pass
MOVER: Mayor Singh
SECONDER:Councilmember Wang
AYES: Councilmembers Nishihira, Sakakihara, Wang, Vice Mayor Patiño, and Mayor Singh
NOES: None
ABSENT: None
Enactment Nos.: Resolution Nos. 2026-110 and 2026-111
4.2. Adopt a Resolution Calling an Election to Be Held on November 3, 2026, for Voter Consideration of a Ballot Measure Seeking Voter Authorization to Amend Municipal Code Chapter 3.28 to Extend the Term of the City's Existing Utility Users Tax Without a Tax Increase; Establishing Related Election Policies and Procedures; Requesting Consolidation of the Election and Certain Services of the Alameda County Registrar of Voters; Providing for the Submittal of Ballot Arguments and Rebuttals; and Authorizing the Filing of an Impartial Analysis
City Manager Malloy and City Attorney Kokotaylo provided the staff presentation. Godbe Research representative Brian Godbe and TeamCivX representative Charles Heath were available remotely.
Mayor Singh opened Public Comment. Henry Soong spoke remotely on this item. There were no in-person speakers or additional remote speakers.
Motion: Designate Mayor Singh and Councilmember Nishihira to prepare and submit the ballot argument and any rebuttal in favor of the proposed measure, and adopt the resolution placing the proposed ballot measure on the November 3, 2026 ballot.
RESULT: Pass
MOVER: Councilmember Nishihira
SECONDER:Councilmember Wang
AYES: Councilmembers Nishihira, Sakakihara, Wang, Vice Mayor Patiño, and Mayor Singh
NOES: None
ABSENT: None
Enactment No.: Resolution No. 2026-112
4.3. Adopt a Resolution Authorizing the City Manager to Execute the First Amendment to the Purchase and Sale Agreement with the California Department of Transportation (Caltrans) for the Route 84 Excess Properties
Management Analyst II Segarra provided the staff presentation. Public Works Director Ayupan was available for questions.
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There were no in-person or remote speakers on this item.
Motion: Adopt a resolution authorizing the City Manager to execute the First Amendment to the Purchase and Sale Agreement with the California Department of Transportation for the Route 84 Excess Properties.
RESULT: Pass
MOVER: Councilmember Wang
SECONDER:Vice Mayor Patiño
AYES: Councilmembers Nishihira, Sakakihara, Wang, Vice Mayor Patiño, and Mayor Singh
NOES: None
ABSENT: None
Enactment No.: Resolution No. 2026-113
5. SUCCESSOR AGENCY TO REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY
There were none.
6. ITEMS REFERRED BY COUNCIL
Councilmember Sakakihara reported attending a Park and Recreation Commission meeting on July 8. He also reported upcoming meetings of the Parks and Recreation Commission in August and the Ava Community Energy Board on July 15.
Councilmember Wang did not provide a report under this item.
Councilmember Nishihira reported attending meetings of the StopWaste Programs and Administration Committee and the Alameda County Library Advisory Commission. He reported no meetings of the New Haven Unified School District Joint Subcommittee, Human Relations Commission, or Legislation and Policy Committee.
Vice Mayor Patiño reported attending the League of California Cities (Cal Cities) Latino Caucus Public Relations Committee meeting on June 25 and the Board of Directors meeting on June 26. He also reported upcoming Cal Cities Board of Directors meetings on July 16 and 17 and a Cal Cities Latino Caucus Board of Directors meeting on July 17.
Mayor Singh reported attending the Alameda County Transportation Commission Programs and Projects Committee meeting on July 13.
7. GOOD OF THE ORDER
Councilmember Sakakihara reported attending Coffee with Cops at Macs By Icky on June 24, the funeral service for former Councilmember Pat Gacoscos at Saint Anne Church, and an interagency meeting regarding the All Wheels Park and Bike Park.
Councilmember Wang reported attending the funeral service for former Councilmember Pat Gacoscos and participating in a Union City Police Department ride-along on July 4.
Councilmember Nishihira did not provide a report under this item.
Vice Mayor Patiño reported attending Coffee with Cops on June 24; services for former Councilmember Pat Gacoscos on June 23 and 24; the Bay East Realtors Summit on June 25; Tiburcio Vasquez Health Center Finance Committee and Board of Directors meetings on June 25; the National League of Cities Summer Board Leadership Meeting from July 8 July 14, 2026 | 7:00 PM Page 7 of 7 City Council / Successor Agency Regular Meeting Minutes
through 10; a Hispanic Elected Local Officials meeting; a diplomatic reception; and the NALEO 50th Anniversary Conference in Los Angeles.
Mayor Singh reported participating in a Union City Police Department ride-along on July 4.
8. ADJOURNMENT
Mayor Singh adjourned the meeting at 8:30 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 July 28, 2026.
Thai Nam Pham, MMC, CPMC
City Clerk