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NOTICE AND AGENDA
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, September 8, 2026 | 7:00 PM
City Hall – Tom Kitayama City Council Chambers
34009 Alvarado-Niles Road, Union City, CA 94587
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Location:
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650 North Pearl Street
Dallas, Texas 75201
(214) 979-9000
1. CALL TO ORDER
1.1. Pledge of Allegiance
1.2. Roll Call
2. ORAL COMMUNICATIONS
Each person who wishes to speak during Oral Communications for matters not listed on the agenda will have up to three minutes, unless the Chair announces a different time limit. Public comment may be provided in person or remotely. In-person speakers are requested to submit a speaker card before the item is called. Remote speakers should use the “Raise Hand” feature when the City Clerk calls for speakers, or press *9 if participating by phone. Speaker cards are requested for meeting administration and recordkeeping purposes, but are not required to speak.
3. CITY MANAGER REPORTS
3.1. Adopt a Resolution Authorizing the City Manager to Execute a Consulting Services Agreement with Townsend Public Affairs, Inc., in an Amount Not to Exceed $102,000 for Legislative Advocacy and Grant Funding Research Services
3.2. Waive Full Reading and Introduce by Title Only an Ordinance of the City Council of the City of Union City Amending Sections 2.21.030, 2.21.040,
2.23.020, 2.23.030, 2.24.030, 2.25.030, 2.25.040, and 2.26.020 of the Union City Municipal Code to Standardize the Annual Selection of Commission Chairs and Vice Chairs; Adopt a Resolution Establishing a Uniform Selection Process for Chairs and Vice Chairs for the Bicycle and Pedestrian Advisory Committee and the Sales Tax and Utility Users' Tax Oversight Committee
3.3. Waive Full Reading and Introduce by Title Only an Ordinance of the City Council of the City of Union City Amending Section 2.20.100 of the Union City Municipal Code to Align Ethics Training Requirements with State Law
3.4. Review the League of California Cities 2026 Annual Conference Resolution and Provide Direction to the City’s Voting Delegate
4. SUCCESSOR AGENCY TO REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY - NONE
5. ITEMS REFERRED BY COUNCIL
6. GOOD OF THE ORDER
7. ADJOURNMENT
MEETING INFORMATION
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welcomed and encouraged on agenda items and on matters within the City Council's subject-matter jurisdiction during the designated public comment period.
Regular City Council meetings are held in person on the second and fourth Tuesday of each month at 7:00 p.m. in the Council Chambers, City Hall, 34009 Alvarado-Niles Road, Union City, CA 94587.
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Documents related to agenda items are available for review on the City's website at https://www.unioncityca.gov or during business hours at the City Clerk's Office, 34009 Alvarado-Niles Road, Union City, CA 94587.
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ADDRESSING THE CITY COUNCIL
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Telephone participants may press *6 to mute or unmute themselves when called to speak. Remote speakers must be present in the Zoom or telephone queue when called. Remote participants are responsible for ensuring that they are connected and able to hear the meeting.
Remote Access Disruption:
The City Council adopted the City of Union City SB 707 Meeting Disruption Policy by Resolution No. 2026-060 on May 12, 2026. If a disruption of telephonic or internet service prevents remote attendance, observation, or public comment, the City Council will follow the adopted policy. The policy may require the open session to be recessed while the City makes good-faith efforts to restore service. If service is not restored, the City Council may continue only after making the required rollcall findings, as applicable.
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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.
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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 72 hours prior to the meeting date, in compliance with the Ralph M. Brown Act. /s/Thai Nam Pham, MMC, CPMC
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City Council Staff Report Page 1 of 4 September 8, 2026 Staff Report
Agenda Item No. 3.1
DATE: September 8, 2026
TO: Honorable Mayor and Members of the City Council
FROM: Joan Malloy, City Manager
SUBJECT: Adopt a Resolution Authorizing the City Manager to Execute a Consulting Services Agreement with Townsend Public Affairs, Inc., in an Amount Not to Exceed $102,000 for Legislative Advocacy and Grant Funding Research Services
EXECUTIVE SUMMARY
Staff recommends that the City Council adopt the proposed resolution authorizing the City Manager to execute the Consulting Services Agreement with Townsend Public Affairs, Inc. (“TPA”), in a form approved by the City Attorney, for a total amount not to exceed $102,000 through September 30, 2027, for legislative advocacy and grant funding research services (the “Agreement”).
With limited local resources to address the City’s capital, infrastructure, programmatic, and community needs, legislative advocacy and grant funding assistance provide an important means of securing external resources and reducing pressure on the General Fund. These efforts also strengthen the City’s ability to advance its priorities with state and federal policymakers and agencies.
The City’s Legislative Platform (Resolution No. 2025-065), adopted in May 2025 (Attachment 1), provides the framework for these efforts and ensures alignment with City Council priorities. Consistent with the Legislative Platform, TPA monitors state and federal legislation, recommends advocacy positions, prepares advocacy materials, maintains the City’s legislative matrix, represents the City before policymakers and agencies, and identifies and pursues funding opportunities.
The proposed Consulting Services Agreement (Attachment 2) is necessary as the current agreement with TPA is set to expire on September 30, 2026. The Agreement would be for a one-year term and increase the monthly retainer from $8,000 to $8,500, resulting in an annual contract amount of $102,000. Approval of the Agreement will allow the City to maintain continuity in its legislative advocacy efforts and continue pursuing state, federal, and other external funding opportunities for City projects, programs, and services. For these reasons, staff recommends that the City Council adopt the Agreement to continue 11 of 116
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City Council Staff Report Page 2 of 4 September 8, 2026 TPA’s legislative advocacy and grant funding research services through September 30, 2027, at a total annual contract amount not to exceed $102,000.
STRATEGIC PLAN ALIGNMENT
This item is not identified in the City Council Strategic Plan, nor is it directly correlated to a specific priority area. However, an agreement for legislative advocacy and grant-funding research services is intended to advance the goals and priorities identified in the Strategic Plan.
BACKGROUND
State and federal legislation can have direct and significant impacts on a City’s fiscal, operational, and environmental stability. On September 12, 2023, the City Council authorized the City to enter into a Consulting Services Agreement with TPA for legislative advocacy and grant funding research services. The established term for the initial agreement was from October 1, 2023, to September 30, 2024. The goal was to engage actively in the legislative process to protect and promote the interests of Union City’s constituents.
To allow for effective and sustained engagement in state and federal legislative processes, a new consulting services agreement was entered into with TPA on November 26, 2024. The term established under this agreement ran from October 1, 2024, to September 30, 2025. The City Council subsequently adopted the updated State and Legislative Platform in May 2025, which continues to provide the mechanism for the City to monitor, analyze, and respond to complex, fast-moving legislation important to Union City.
The City subsequently entered into the First Amendment to the Consulting Services Agreement with TPA to continue providing legislative advocacy and grant funding research services through September 30, 2026.
DISCUSSION
TPA has continued to satisfactorily provide legislative advocacy, grant funding research, and related services on behalf of the City. The value of this partnership is demonstrated through measurable results to date. TPA’s efforts have helped secure $1,556,861 in federal and competitive grant funding for the City (Attachments 3 and 4). These funds have supported public safety, infrastructure, sustainability, and other City priorities, and have enabled the City to leverage external resources for projects and services that would otherwise require local funding.
Most significantly, TPA successfully advanced two City projects through the Fiscal Year 2026 federal appropriations process, resulting in $1.1 million in federal funding, including $850,000 toward the acquisition of a new fire engine and $250,000 for the City’s streetlight project. TPA’s advocacy included advancing the projects through the federal appropriations process and coordinating the City’s participation in a coalition of 45 California public agencies advocating for the preservation of community project funding.
Both Union City projects were ultimately included in the final federal appropriations legislation and signed into law.
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City Council Staff Report Page 3 of 4 September 8, 2026 TPA has also assisted the City in securing $456,861 in competitive grant awards. These awards include $226,252 from the California Board of State and Community Corrections for the Union City Police Department’s Public Safety Enhancement Initiative; $49,100 from the California Office of Traffic Safety for traffic collision data and analysis technology; $8,790 for LiDAR equipment to support traffic enforcement and pedestrian safety; $43,699 from the California Highway Patrol for cannabis education and outreach; and $129,020 from the U.S. Department of Energy for electric vehicle purchases. These awards provide additional resources for City departments to implement programs, purchase equipment, and advance projects, reducing reliance on local funding alone.
Beyond competitive grant funding and federal appropriations, TPA’s legislative advocacy efforts have also supported the City’s pursuit of direct state funding for critical infrastructure needs. Most recently, the approval of AB 113, California’s Budget Act, resulted in an appropriation of $1,040,000 to the City of Union City for necessary renovations at City fire stations. This significant state investment will help address critical facility needs while reducing the local funding otherwise required to complete these improvements.
TPA’s services extend beyond securing funding. Throughout 2026, TPA provided weekly legislative and regulatory updates and conducted bi-weekly meetings with City staff to monitor priority legislation, identify emerging issues, and coordinate advocacy strategies.
TPA also prepared policy analysis on issues directly affecting local government, including electric bicycle safety, illegal dumping, homelessness funding, wildfire and fire safety initiatives, tort reform, and other significant state policy proposals. These services allow City leadership to remain informed and engaged as legislative, regulatory, budget, and funding decisions affecting Union City are developed.
Under the Agreement, TPA’s monthly compensation would increase from $8,000 to $8,500, an increase of $500 per month, or 6.25 percent, resulting in an annual contract amount of $102,000. When evaluated against the $1,556,861 in federal and competitive grant funding secured to date, the financial benefits associated with TPA’s work exceed the annual cost of the proposed agreement. In addition, the City recently received a $1,040,000 state appropriation through AB 113 for necessary renovations at Union City fire stations, further demonstrating the value of sustained legislative advocacy in advancing City priorities and securing outside resources.
Continuing the partnership with TPA would allow the City to maintain the relationships, institutional knowledge, and advocacy momentum developed through the current agreement while continuing to pursue external resources for City projects, programs, and services. Given the City’s number of unfunded and underfunded priorities, continued legislative advocacy and grant funding assistance provide an important mechanism for leveraging state and federal resources, advancing City Council priorities, reducing the pressure on the General Fund, and maximizing the City’s ability to secure outside funding for the benefit of Union City residents.
FISCAL IMPACT
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City Council Staff Report Page 4 of 4 September 8, 2026 Legislative advocacy and grant funding research services have been budgeted and approved in the FY 2026-2027 Adopted Biennial Budget in Account No. 110-11001-54110 (General Fund - City Council - Professional/Consulting Services).
RECOMMENDATION
Staff recommends that the City Council adopt the proposed resolution authorizing the City Manager to execute the Agreement with Townsend Public Affairs, Inc., in a form approved by the City Attorney, in an amount not to exceed $102,000 through September 30, 2027, for legislative advocacy and grant funding research services.
Prepared by: Serenity Mlay, Management Analyst I
Submitted by: Joan Malloy, City Manager
Attachments
1. Attachment 1 – Union City 2025 State and Federal Legislative Platform
2. Attachment 2 - Consulting Services Agreement (through September 30, 2027)
3. Attachment 3 - 2026 Summary of Legislative Efforts – Townsend Public Affairs, Inc.
4. Attachment 4 – PowerPoint Presentation- City of Union City Summary of 2026 Legislative Efforts Presentation – Townsend Public Affairs, Inc. (September 8, 2026)
5. Draft Resolution
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M E M O R A N D U M
To: Honorable Gary Singh, Mayor
Honorable Council Members, City of Union City
Joan Malloy, City Manager
Jennifer Phan, Deputy City Manager
From: Townsend Public Affairs, Inc.
Christopher Townsend, President
Niccolo De Luca, Vice President
Alex Gibbs, Grants Manager
Kerri West, Senior Associate
Joseph Melo, Federal Senior Associate
Date: May 13, 2025
Subject: 2025 State and Federal Legislative Platform
Townsend Public Affairs, Inc. (TPA), alongside City staff, has prepared a draft 2025 State and Federal Legislative Platform for the City of Union City for discussion and adoption by the full City Council. The 2025 legislative platform will reflect the priorities of the City Council and includes advocating for legislation, regulations, and funding that is consistent with the City’s adopted goals, particularly those established and stated in the FY 2024-2025 City Council Strategic Plan.
Once adopted, this document will be shared with key stakeholders in the State Legislature, Governor’s Administration, Members of Congress, and Federal Administration.
Proposed Legislative Priorities for 2025
The State Legislature will maintain its focus on its recent priorities including Climate Resiliency, Homelessness and Behavioral Health, Housing and Greater Access, Public Safety, and Transportation and Infrastructure. In addition, the Governor, his Administration, and the State Legislature is focused on stopping and pushing back on the various proposals coming from President Trump.
In 2025, the Trump administration and Congress are prioritizing tax cuts, deregulation, and spending reductions, though republican lawmakers have not yet agreed on specifics and legislative approach.
Key focuses include border security, military funding, energy production, and strict immigration policies, such as large-scale deportations. The administration is also advancing efforts aimed to shrink the federal workforce and restructuring agencies.
Federal and State Legislative Monitoring and Potential Action The following legislative priorities are being recommended for monitoring, analysis, and potential action.
The City may choose to take a position on a piece of legislation, continue to monitor without a position, or determine if any further response is required.
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TPA will maintain a constantly updated matrix of state legislation and may also present strategic recommendations and provide rolling updates. TPA will monitor legislative activity in the following areas.
Fiscal Sustainability
Policy Priorities:
1) Support legislative efforts that will require regional collaboration when receiving direct allocation of homeless funds.
2) Advocate for legislative proposals that bring revenue ballot measures to address critical facilities and infrastructure needs.
3) Preserve and protect impact fees as a critical tool for providing necessary community infrastructure and services.
Funding Priorities:
1) Advocate for funding for projects typically paid for through the City General Fund, to help alleviate pressures on the General Fund.
2) Seek funding for community and recreation projects including parks, camps, and other facilities and services.
3) Seek funding for other projects with deferred maintenance that are part of the City’s Capital Improvement Plan.
Community Development/Housing and Social Services
Policy Priorities:
1) Advocate for legislation that makes it easier for jurisdictions to access financing for housing and related infrastructure needs.
2) Monitor and engage in legislation that reduces local land use control. 3) Support legislative efforts that increase services such as mental health, substance abuse, treatment beds and other services for people living in encampments and in unsheltered settings. 4) Support legislative efforts to enhance public transportation and transit services.
Funding Priorities:
1) Seek funding for innovative programs to prevent displacement and address hazardous housing conditions.
2) Enhance funding opportunities for existing state programs to help support bicycle and pedestrian infrastructure in connection to housing.
3) Support for seismic retrofits.
4) Seek funding for homeless services (e.g., the wrap around services necessary for transitional and permanent housing), permanent supportive housing, non-congregate shelters and emergency shelters, as well as operating costs.
5) Support funding efforts relating to mental health treatment, substance abuse treatment, and other related services.
6) Seek funding for the build-out of the greater Station District Area through the construction of Quarry Lakes Parkway.
7) Seek funding to clean approximately 16 acres of the Waste Containment Area (WCA) located in City’s only transit-oriented development (TOD) area to build much needed housing. 8) Seek funding for new parks.
9) Seek funding for Capital Improvements such as a new City Hall, new Police Station, and other community buildings.
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Economic Development
Policy Priorities:
1) Support legislation aimed at fostering economic growth and vitality through the development and redevelopment of underutilized industrial and commercial buildings and sites. 2) Monitor and engage, where appropriate, in cannabis tax related legislation. 3) Engage in legislation relating to Online Sales Tax Distribution Formula reform. 4) Support legislative and other efforts for programs that create pathways to high-wage jobs including workforce development.
5) Support efforts that foster the growth and retention of small businesses.
Funding Priorities:
1) Advocate for funding to assist the City, in coordination with developers, create vibrant commercial properties that bring jobs and economic growth.
Public Safety
Policy Priorities:
1) Support the implementation of Proposition 36.
2) Support legislative efforts to address vehicular speeding and pedestrian and bicycle safety. 3) Support disaster preparedness, training, response, equipment (back-up generators, communication equipment, etc.), infrastructure (including new or upgraded City facilities) and resilience efforts.
4) Support efforts to reduce and prevent crimes against persons and property by using data, technology, and resources for purpose driving proactive policing. 5) Support efforts to increase neighborhood patrol resources to allow non-sworn and sworn employees more discretionary time to engage and build relationships with the community. 6) Support efforts for a “Service from the Heart” culture in the police department where care, compassion, and empathy is the foundation for all contacts with the community.
Funding Priorities:
1) Seek funding for public safety equipment such as license plate readers and other security measures. 2) Seek funding for youth violence prevention programs. 3) Seek funding to reduce organized retail theft in the City. 4) Seek funding for staffing and equipment for the City’s Police Force. 5) Seek funding to increase non-sworn positions to improve discretionary time for sworn positions. 6) Seek funding sources for the establishment of a City Dispatch Center, should Union City no longer continue contracting with neighbors for those services. 7) Seek funding for training on implementing Crime Prevention Through Environmental Design (CPTED) strategies to deter crime and promote public safety. 8) Seek funding for new fire equipment.
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Environmental Sustainability and Infrastructure
Policy Priorities:
1) Measures that support regional planning for climate change and adaptation strategies. 2) Increasing resiliency of public infrastructure from threats of climate change. 3) Increasing the ability for local agencies to access affordable broadband services to better serve their residents.
4) Monitor and engage on legislation related to collection services franchise agreements and organics regulations/waste diversion compliance.
Funding Priorities:
1) Seek funding for park improvements/maintenance efforts. 2) Seek funding for climate change planning and staffing to support sustainability efforts. 3) Seek funding for Zero Waste efforts.
4) Seek funding for more EV charging stations at both public and private facilities. 5) Seek funding for bicycle and pedestrian safety improvements. 6) Seek funding for pedestrian rail crossings, both at grade and grade separated safety projects. 7) Seek funding for the conversion of the UC Transit fleet to zero emissions. 8) Seek funding to convert (approximately 4,000) street light fixtures to LED to conserve energy, improve lighting levels and improve safety.
9) Seek funding for energy efficiency improvement projects at City facilities (i.e., windows, HVAC, etc.) One Time State and Federal Funding Priorities for “Member Request” Consideration As we have seen at both the Federal and State level, new initiatives and various funding opportunities have taken form over the last few years. This also includes both legislative provisions that direct approved funds to be spent on specific projects, sometimes referred to as “Member Requests” or “Congressionally Directed Spending.”
As it relates to state and federal “Member Requests” / “Congressionally Directed Spending,” our recommended strategy is for the adopted Legislative Platform to include a handful of funding buckets that capture various project themes. This provides the City with the highest amount of flexibility as it is important to not only reflect the priorities of the state and federal lawmakers who sponsor these requests, but also to ensure that the City’s projects fit the eligibility requirements of the various state and federal funding pots.
Process for Reporting/Next Steps
In addition to weekly legislative updates and other communications we send to the City Team, TPA suggests verbal reports to the City Council when the State Legislature is on recess. For example, we may report out in April while they are on Spring Recess and in November or December when Session has concluded.
Due to the ever-changing nature of legislation in Sacramento and Washington, TPA can also provide monthly updates which can be shared with the City Council.
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Consulting Services Agreement between the City of Union City and Townsend Public Affairs,
CONSULTING SERVICES AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE CITY OF
UNION CITY AND TOWNSEND PUBLIC AFFAIRS FOR LEGISLATIVE
ADVOCACY AND GRANT FUNDING RESEARCH SERVICES
This Agreement for consulting services (“Agreement”) is made by and between the City of Union City, a municipal corporation, (“City”) and Townsend Public Affairs, Inc. a limited liability company / sole proprietor), with offices located at 925 L. Street, suite 1404, Sacramento, CA 95814 (“Consultant”), (together referred to as the “Parties”) as of October 1, 2026 (the “Effective Date”).
WHEREAS, the Agreement was approved by the City Council of Union City per Council Resolution Number 2026-XXX.
NOW THEREFORE, for good and valuable consideration, the sufficiency of which is hereby acknowledged, the Parties hereby agree to the Agreement as follows:
Section 1. Services. Subject to the terms and conditions set forth in this Agreement, Consultant shall provide to City the services described in the Scope of Work (Professional Services Agreement) attached as Exhibit A and incorporated herein, at the time and place and in the manner specified therein. In the event of a conflict in or inconsistency between the terms of this Agreement and Exhibit A, the Agreement shall prevail.
1.1 Term of Services. The term of this Agreement shall begin on the Effective Date and shall end on September 30, 2027, and Consultant shall complete the work described in Exhibit A on or before that date, unless the term of the Agreement is otherwise terminated or extended, as provided for in Section 8. The time provided to Consultant to complete the services required by this Agreement shall not affect the City’s right to terminate the Agreement, as referenced in Section 8.
1.2 Standard of Performance. Consultant shall perform all services required pursuant to this Agreement according to the standards observed by a competent practitioner of the profession in which Consultant is engaged and in the geographical area in which Consultant practices its profession. Consultant shall prepare all work products required by this Agreement to the standards of quality normally observed by a person practicing in Consultant’s profession.
1.3 Assignment of Personnel. Consultant shall assign only competent personnel consistent with Section 1.2 to perform services pursuant to this Agreement. In the event that City, in its sole discretion, at any time during the term of this Agreement, desires the reassignment of any such persons, Consultant shall, immediately upon receiving notice from City of such desire of City, reassign such person or persons.
1.4 Time is of the Essence. Time is of the essence. Consultant shall devote such time to the performance of services pursuant to this Agreement as may be reasonably necessary to timely finish the Scope of Work, to meet the standard of performance provided in Section 1.2 above and to satisfy Consultant’s obligations hereunder.
Section 2. COMPENSATION.
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City hereby agrees to pay Consultant a sum not to exceed eight thousand five hundred dollar ($8,500) per month or a total amount not to exceed one hundred two thousand dollars ($102,000) for the year, notwithstanding any contrary indications that may be contained in Consultant’s proposal for services to be performed and reimbursable costs incurred under this Agreement. In the event of a conflict between this Agreement and Consultant’s proposal, attached as Exhibit B, regarding the amount of compensation, the Agreement shall prevail.
City shall pay Consultant for services rendered pursuant to this Agreement at the time and in the manner set forth herein. The payments specified below shall be the only payments from City to Consultant for services rendered pursuant to this Agreement. Consultant shall submit all invoices to City in the manner specified herein. Except as specifically authorized by City in writing, Consultant shall not bill City for duplicate services performed by more than one person.
Consultant and City acknowledge and agree that compensation paid by City to Consultant under this Agreement is based upon Consultant’s estimated costs of providing the services required hereunder, including salaries and benefits of employees and subcontractors of Consultant. Consequently, the parties further agree that compensation hereunder is intended to include the costs of contributions to any pensions and/or annuities to which Consultant and its employees, agents, and subcontractors may be eligible. City therefore has no responsibility for such contributions beyond compensation required under this Agreement.
2.1 Invoices. Consultant shall submit invoices, not more often than once a month during the term of this Agreement, based on the cost for services performed and reimbursable costs incurred prior to the invoice date. Invoices shall contain the following information:
• Serial identifications of progress bills; i.e., Progress Bill No. 1 for the first invoice, etc.;
• Project name & number if applicable;
• Per Item 1.1, Terms of Service expiration date;
• Purchase Order number to expedite payment;
• The beginning and ending dates of the billing period; • A task summary containing the original contract amount, the amount of prior billings, the total due this period, the balance available under the Agreement, and the percentage of completion;
• At City’s option, for each work item in each task, a copy of the applicable time entries or time sheets shall be submitted showing the name of the person doing the work, the hours spent by each person, a brief description of the work, and each reimbursable expense;
• The total number of hours of work performed under the Agreement by Consultant and each employee, agent, and subcontractor of Consultant performing services hereunder;
• The Consultant’s signature;
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2.2 Monthly Payment. City shall make monthly payments, based on invoices received, for services satisfactorily performed, and for authorized reimbursable costs incurred. City shall have 30 days from the receipt of an invoice that complies with all of the requirements above to pay Consultant.
2.3 Final Payment. City shall pay the last 10% of the total sum due pursuant to this Agreement within 60 days after completion of the services and submittal to City of a final invoice, if all services required have been satisfactorily performed.
2.4 Total Payment. City shall pay for the services to be rendered by Consultant pursuant to this Agreement. City shall not pay any additional sum for any expense or cost whatsoever incurred by Consultant in rendering services pursuant to this Agreement. City shall make no payment for any extra, further, or additional service pursuant to this Agreement.
In no event shall Consultant submit any invoice for an amount in excess of the maximum amount of compensation provided above either for a task or for the entire Agreement, unless the Agreement is modified prior to the submission of such an invoice by a properly executed change order or amendment.
2.5 Hourly Rate/Fees. Unless the services provided are for a lump sum or flat fee, fees for work performed by Consultant on an hourly basis shall not exceed the amounts shown on the compensation cost proposal attached hereto as Exhibit B. In the event of a conflict in or inconsistency between the terms of this Agreement and Exhibit B, the Agreement shall prevail.
2.6 Reimbursable Expenses. Reimbursable expenses are specified in Exhibit B, attached hereto and incorporated herein. Reimbursable expenses not listed in Exhibit B are not chargeable to City. Reimbursable expenses shall not include a mark-up and are billed as a direct costs. In no event shall expenses be advanced by the City to the Consultant.
Reimbursable expenses are included in the total amount of compensation provided under this Agreement that shall not be exceeded.
2.7 Payment of Taxes. Consultant is solely responsible for the payment of employment taxes incurred under this Agreement and any similar federal or state taxes.
2.8 Payment upon Termination. In the event that the City or Consultant terminates this Agreement pursuant to Section 8, the City shall compensate the Consultant for all outstanding costs and reimbursable expenses incurred for work satisfactorily completed as of the date of written notice of termination. Consultant shall maintain adequate logs and timesheets to verify costs incurred to that date.
2.9 Authorization to Perform Services. The Consultant is not authorized to perform any services or incur any costs whatsoever under the terms of this Agreement until receipt of authorization from the Contract Administrator.
2.10. Business License. The Consultant is not authorized to perform services or incur costs whatsoever under the terms of this Agreement until Consultant applies for and has been issued a business license from the City pursuant to Title 5 of the Union City Municipal Code.
Section 3. FACILITIES AND EQUIPMENT. Except as set forth herein, Consultant shall, at its sole cost and expense, provide all facilities and equipment that may be necessary to 21 of 116
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perform the services required by this Agreement. City shall make available to Consultant only the facilities and equipment listed in this section, and only under the terms and conditions set forth herein.
City shall furnish physical facilities such as desks, filing cabinets, and conference space, as may be reasonably necessary for Consultant’s use while consulting with City employees and reviewing records and the information in possession of the City. The location, quantity, and time of furnishing those facilities shall be in the sole discretion of City. In no event shall City be obligated to furnish any facility that may involve incurring any direct expense, including but not limited to computer, long-distance telephone or other communication charges, vehicles, and reproduction facilities.
Section 4. INSURANCE REQUIREMENTS. Before beginning any work under this Agreement, Consultant, at its own cost and expense, unless otherwise specified below, shall procure the types and amounts of insurance listed below against claims for injuries to persons or damages to property that may arise from or in connection with the performance of the work hereunder by the Consultant and its agents, representatives, employees, and subcontractors.
Consistent with the following provisions, Consultant shall provide proof satisfactory to City of such insurance that meets the requirements of this section and under forms of insurance satisfactory in all respects, and that such insurance is in effect prior to beginning work for the City. Consultant shall maintain the insurance policies required by this section throughout the term of this Agreement. The cost of such insurance shall be included in the Consultant's bid.
Consultant shall not allow any subcontractor to commence work on any subcontract until Consultant has obtained all insurance required herein for the subcontractor(s) and provided evidence to the City that such insurance is in effect. Verification of the required insurance shall be submitted and made part of this Agreement prior to execution.
4.1 Required Coverage. Consultant shall maintain all required insurance listed herein for the duration of this Agreement.
COVERAGE TYPE OF INSURANCE MINIMUM LIMITS
A Commercial General
Liability
Premises Liability; Products
and Completed Operations;
Contractual Liability;
Personal Injury and
Advertising Liability
$2,000,000 per occurrence;
Bodily Injury and Property
Damage
$4,000,000 in the aggregate;
Commercial general
coverage shall be at least as
broad as Insurance Services
Office Commercial General
Liability occurrence form CG
0001 (most recent edition)
covering comprehensive
General Liability on an
“occurrence” basis.
B Commercial or Business
Automobile Liability
All owned vehicles, hired or
leased vehicles, non-owned,
borrowed and permissive
uses. Personal Automobile
$1,000,000 per occurrence;
Any Auto; Bodily Injury and
Property Damage.
Automobile coverage shall
be at least as broad as
Insurance Services Office
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Liability is acceptable for
individual contractors with no
transportation or hauling
related activities
Automobile Liability form CA
0001 (most recent edition),
Code 1 (any auto). No
endorsement shall be
attached limiting the
coverage.
C Workers’ Compensation
(WC) and Employers
Liability (EL)
Required for all contractors
with employees
WC: Statutory Limits
EL: $100,000 per accident
for bodily injury or disease.
Consultant may rely on a
self-insurance program to
meet those requirements,
but only if the program of
self-insurance complies fully
with the provisions of the
California Labor Code. The
insurer shall waive all rights
of subrogation against the
City and its officers, officials,
employees, and volunteers
for loss arising from work
performed under this
Agreement.
D
E
Professional
Liability/Errors &
Omissions
Includes endorsements of
contractual liability
Cyber Liability
$2,000,000 per occurrence
$4,000,000 policy
aggregate; Any deductible or
self-insured retention shall
not exceed $150,000 per
claim.
Consultant shall maintain
cyber liability insurance in an
amount not less than
$2,000,000 per occurrence
or claim, $2,000,000
aggregate. Coverage shall
include but not be limited to
claims involving security
breach, system failure,
social engineering,
infringement of intellectual
property, and alteration of
electronic information..
4.2 Additional requirements. Each of the following shall be included in the insurance coverage or added as a certified endorsement to the policy:
a. All required insurance shall be maintained during the entire term of the Agreement with the following exception: Insurance policies and coverage(s) written on a 23 of 116
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claims-made basis shall be maintained during the entire term of the Agreement and until five (5) years following termination and acceptance of all work provided under the Agreement, with the retroactive date of said insurance (as may be applicable) concurrent with the commencement of activities pursuant to this Agreement
b. All insurance required above with the exception of Professional Liability, Personal Automobile Liability, Workers’ Compensation and Employers Liability, shall be endorsed to name as additional insured: City of Union City, its City Council, and all City officers, agents, employees, volunteers and representatives. c. For any claims related to this Agreement or the work hereunder, the Consultant’s insurance coverage shall be primary insurance as respects the City, its officers, officials, employees, and volunteers. Any insurance or self-insurance maintained by the City, its officers, officials, employees, or volunteers shall be excess of the Consultant’s insurance and shall not contribute with it.
d. Each insurance policy required by this clause shall be endorsed to state that coverage shall not be canceled by either party, except after 30 days’ prior written notice has been provided to the City.
e. Certificates of Insurance: Before commencing operations under this Agreement, Consultant shall provide Certificate(s) of Insurance and applicable insurance endorsements, in form and satisfactory to City, evidencing that all required insurance coverage is in effect. The City reserves the rights to require the Consultant to provide complete, certified copies of all required insurance policies. f. Subcontractors: Consultant shall include all subcontractors as an insured (covered party) under its policies or shall furnish separate certificates and endorsements for each subcontractor. All coverages for subcontractors shall be subject to all of the requirements stated herein.
g. Claims-made limitations. The following provisions shall apply if the professional liability coverage is written on a claims-made form:
i. The retroactive date of the policy must be shown and must be before the date of the Agreement.
ii. Insurance must be maintained and evidence of insurance must be provided for at least five years after completion of the Agreement or the work, so long as commercially available at reasonable rates.
iii. If coverage is canceled or not renewed and it is not replaced with another claims-made policy form with a retroactive date that precedes the date of this Agreement, Consultant must purchase an extended period coverage for a minimum of three (3) years after completion of work under this Agreement. iv. A copy of the claim reporting requirements must be submitted to the City for review prior to the commencement of any work under this Agreement.
4.3 All Policies Requirements.
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a. Acceptability of insurers. All insurance required by this section is to be placed with insurers with a Bests' rating of no less than A:VII. Insurance shall be maintained through an insurer with a minimum A.M. Best Rating of A- or better, with deductible amounts acceptable to the City. Acceptance of Consultant’s insurance by City shall not relieve or decrease the liability of Consultant hereunder. Any deductible or selfinsured retention amount or other similar obligation under the policies shall be the sole responsibility of the Consultant.
b. Deductibles and Self-Insured Retentions. Consultant shall disclose to and obtain the written approval of City for the self-insured retentions and deductibles before beginning any of the services or work called for by any term of this Agreement. At the option of the City, either: the insurer shall reduce or eliminate such deductibles or self-insured retentions as respects the City, its officers, employees, and volunteers; or the Consultant shall provide a financial guarantee satisfactory to the City guaranteeing payment of losses and related investigations, claim administration and defense expenses. c. Wasting Policies. No policy required by this Section 4 shall include a “wasting” policy limit (i.e. limit that is eroded by the cost of defense). d. Waiver of Subrogation. Consultant hereby agrees to waive subrogation which any insurer or contractor may require from Consultant by virtue of the payment of any loss. Consultant agrees to obtain any endorsements that may be necessary to affect this waiver of subrogation. The Workers’ Compensation policy shall be endorsed with a waiver of subrogation in favor of the entity for all work performed by the consultant, its employees, agents, and subcontractors.
4.4 Remedies. In addition to any other remedies City may have if Consultant fails to provide or maintain any insurance policies or policy endorsements to the extent and within the time herein required, City may, at its sole option exercise any of the following remedies, which are alternatives to other remedies City may have and are not the exclusive remedy for Consultant’s breach:
• Obtain such insurance and deduct and retain the amount of the premiums for such insurance from any sums due under the Agreement;
• Order Consultant to stop work under this Agreement or withhold any payment that becomes due to Consultant hereunder, or both stop work and withhold any payment, until Consultant demonstrates compliance with the requirements hereof; and/or
• Terminate this Agreement.
Section 5. INDEMNIFICATION AND CONSULTANT’S RESPONSIBILITIES.
Consultant shall indemnify, defend with counsel acceptable to City, and hold harmless City and its officers, officials, employees, agents and volunteers from and against any and all liability, loss, damage, claims, expenses, and costs (including without limitation, attorney’s fees and costs and fees of litigation) (collectively, “Liability”) of every nature arising out of or in connection with Consultant’s performance of the Services or its failure to comply with any of its obligations contained in this Agreement, except such Liability caused by the sole negligence or willful misconduct of City.
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The Consultant’s obligation to defend and indemnify shall not be excused because of the Consultant’s inability to evaluate Liability or because the Consultant evaluates Liability and determines that the Consultant is not liable to the claimant. The Consultant must respond within 30 days, to the tender of any claim for defense and indemnity by the City, unless this time has been extended by the City. If the Consultant fails to accept or reject a tender of defense and indemnity within 30 days, in addition to any other remedy authorized by law, so much of the money due the Consultant under and by virtue of this Agreement as shall reasonably be considered necessary by the City, may be retained by the City until disposition has been made of the claim or suit for damages, or until the Consultant accepts or rejects the tender of defense, whichever occurs first.
With respect to third party claims against the Consultant, the Consultant waives any and all rights of any type to express or implied indemnity against the Indemnitees.
Notwithstanding the forgoing, to the extent this Agreement is a “construction contract” as defined by California Civil Code Section 2782, as may be amended from time to time, such duties of consultant to indemnify shall not apply when to do so would be prohibited by California Civil Code Section 2782.
In the event that Consultant or any employee, agent, or subcontractor of Consultant providing services under this Agreement is determined by a court of competent jurisdiction or the California Public Employees Retirement System (PERS) to be eligible for enrollment in PERS as an employee of City, Consultant shall indemnify, defend, and hold harmless City for the payment of any employee and/or employer contributions for PERS benefits on behalf of Consultant or its employees, agents, or subcontractors, as well as for the payment of any penalties and interest on such contributions, which would otherwise be the responsibility of City.
Section 6. STATUS OF CONSULTANT.
6.1 Independent Contractor. At all times during the term of this Agreement, Consultant shall be an independent contractor and shall not be an employee of City. City shall have the right to control Consultant only insofar as the results of Consultant's services rendered pursuant to this Agreement and assignment of personnel pursuant to Subparagraph
1.3; however, otherwise City shall not have the right to control the means by which Consultant accomplishes services rendered pursuant to this Agreement. Notwithstanding any other City, state, or federal policy, rule, regulation, law, or ordinance to the contrary, Consultant and any of its employees, agents, and subcontractors providing services under this Agreement shall not qualify for or become entitled to, and hereby agree to waive any and all claims to, any compensation, benefit, or any incident of employment by City, including but not limited to eligibility to enroll in the California Public Employees Retirement System (PERS) as an employee of City and entitlement to any contribution to be paid by City for employer contributions and/or employee contributions for PERS benefits.
6.2 Consultant Not an Agent. Except as City may specify in writing, Consultant shall have no authority, express or implied, to act on behalf of City in any capacity whatsoever as an agent. Consultant shall have no authority, express or implied, pursuant to this Agreement to bind City to any obligation whatsoever.
Section 7. LEGAL REQUIREMENTS.
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7.1 Governing Law. The laws of the State of California shall govern this Agreement.
7.2 Compliance with Applicable Laws. Consultant and any subcontractors shall comply with all laws applicable to the performance of the work hereunder including but not limited to, the California Building Code, the Americans with Disabilities Act, and any copyright, patent or trademark law. Consultant shall also, to the extent required by the California Labor Code, pay not less than the latest prevailing wage rates as determined by the California Department of Industrial Relations. Consultant’s failure to comply with any law(s) or regulation(s) applicable to the performance of the work hereunder shall constitute a breach of contract.
7.3 Other Governmental Regulations. To the extent that this Agreement may be funded by fiscal assistance from another governmental entity, Consultant and any subcontractors shall comply with all applicable rules and regulations to which City is bound by the terms of such fiscal assistance program.
7.4 Licenses and Permits. Consultant represents and warrants to City that Consultant and its employees, agents, and any subcontractors have all licenses, permits, qualifications, and approvals of whatsoever nature that are legally required to practice their respective professions. Consultant represents and warrants to City that Consultant and its employees, agents, any subcontractors shall, at their sole cost and expense, keep in effect at all times during the term of this Agreement any licenses, permits, and approvals that are legally required to practice their respective professions. In addition to the foregoing, Consultant and any subcontractors shall obtain and maintain during the term of this Agreement valid Business Licenses from City.
7.5 Nondiscrimination and Equal Opportunity. Consultant shall not discriminate, on the basis of a person’s race, religion, color, national origin, age, physical or mental handicap or disability, medical condition, marital status, sex, or sexual orientation, against any employee, applicant for employment, subcontractor, bidder for a subcontract, or participant in, recipient of, or applicant for any services or programs provided by Consultant under this Agreement. Consultant shall comply with all applicable federal, state, and local laws, policies, rules, and requirements related to equal opportunity and nondiscrimination in employment, contracting, and the provision of any services that are the subject of this Agreement, including but not limited to the satisfaction of any positive obligations required of Consultant thereby.
Consultant shall include the provisions of this Subsection in any subcontract approved by the Contract Administrator or this Agreement.
Section 8. TERMINATION AND MODIFICATION.
8.1 Termination. City may cancel this Agreement at any time and without cause upon written notification to Consultant. Consultant may cancel this Agreement upon thirty (30) days’ written notice to City and shall include in such notice the reasons for cancellation.
In the event of termination, Consultant shall be entitled to compensation for services performed to the effective date of termination; City, however, may condition payment of such compensation upon Consultant delivering to City any or all work product, including, but not limited to documents, photographs, computer software, video and audio tapes, and other 27 of 116
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materials provided to Consultant or prepared by or for Consultant or the City in connection with this Agreement.
8.2 Extension. City may, in its sole and exclusive discretion, extend the end date of this Agreement beyond that provided for in Subsection 1.1. Any such extension shall require a written amendment to this Agreement, as provided for herein. Consultant understands and agrees that, if City grants such an extension, City shall have no obligation to provide Consultant with compensation beyond the maximum amount provided for in this Agreement. Similarly, unless authorized by the Contract Administrator, City shall have no obligation to reimburse Consultant for any otherwise reimbursable expenses incurred during the extension period.
8.3 Amendments. The parties may amend this Agreement only by a writing signed by all the parties.
8.4 Assignment and Subcontracting. City and Consultant recognize and agree that this Agreement contemplates personal performance by Consultant and is based upon a determination of Consultant’s unique personal competence, experience, and specialized personal knowledge. Moreover, a substantial inducement to City for entering into this Agreement was and is the professional reputation and competence of Consultant. Consultant may not assign this Agreement or any interest therein without the prior written approval of the Contract Administrator. Consultant shall not subcontract any portion of the performance contemplated and provided for herein, other than to the subcontractors noted in the proposal, without prior written approval of the Contract Administrator.
8.5 Survival. All obligations arising prior to the termination of this Agreement and all provisions of this Agreement allocating liability between City and Consultant shall survive the termination of this Agreement.
8.6 Options upon Breach by Consultant. If Consultant materially breaches any of the terms of this Agreement, City’s remedies shall include, but not be limited to, the following:
8.6.1 Immediately terminate the Agreement;
8.6.2 Retain the plans, specifications, drawings, reports, design documents, and any other work product prepared by Consultant pursuant to this Agreement;
8.6.3 Retain a different consultant to complete the work described in Exhibit A not finished by Consultant; or
8.6.4 Charge Consultant the difference between the cost to complete the work described in Exhibit A that is unfinished at the time of breach and the amount that City would have paid Consultant pursuant to Section 2 if Consultant had completed the work.
8.6.5 No remedy mentioned in this Agreement is intended to be exclusive of any other right, power, or remedy permitted by law. Neither the failure nor any delay on the part of the City to exercise any such rights and remedies shall operate as a waiver thereof, not shall any single or partial exercise by the City of any such right or remedy preclude any other or further exercise of any such right or remedy.
Section 9. KEEPING AND STATUS OF RECORDS.
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9.1 Records Created as Part of Consultant’s Performance. All reports, data, maps, models, charts, studies, surveys, photographs, memoranda, plans, studies, specifications, records, files, or any other documents or materials, in electronic or any other form, that Consultant prepares or obtains pursuant to this Agreement and that relate to the matters covered hereunder shall be the property of the City. Consultant hereby agrees to deliver those documents to the City upon termination of the Agreement. It is understood and agreed that the documents and other materials, including but not limited to those described above, prepared pursuant to this Agreement are prepared specifically for the City and are not necessarily suitable for any future or other use. City and Consultant agree that, until final approval by City, all data, plans, specifications, reports and other documents are confidential and will not be released to third parties without prior written consent of both parties, unless required by law.
9.2 Consultant’s Books and Records. Consultant shall maintain any and all ledgers, books of account, invoices, vouchers, canceled checks, and other records or documents evidencing or relating to charges for services or expenditures and disbursements charged to the City under this Agreement for a minimum of 3 years, or for any longer period required by law, from the date of final payment to the Consultant to this Agreement.
9.3 Inspection and Audit of Records. Any records or documents that Section
9.2 of this Agreement requires Consultant to maintain shall be made available for inspection, audit, and/or copying at any time during regular business hours, upon oral or written request of the City. Under California Government Code Section 8546.7, if the amount of public funds expended under this Agreement exceeds $10,000.00, the Agreement shall be subject to the examination and audit of the State Auditor, at the request of City or as part of any audit of the City, for a period of 3 years after final payment under the Agreement.
9.4 Proprietary Information. City and Consultant acknowledge and agree that City may receive confidential information from Consultant that is proprietary to Consultant and may contain trade secrets, work processes, or other business information (collectively, “Proprietary Information”). Consultant shall clearly identify such Proprietary Information when provided to City and shall mark Proprietary Information when provided to City in writing. City shall not keep or store Consultant’s written Proprietary Information as part of its regular retention of records and shall dispose of Consultant’s Proprietary Information after review and upon reasonable request by Consultant, unless otherwise prohibited by state or federal law or rules of court.
Notwithstanding any other provision of this Agreement, neither party is required to disclose information which it reasonably deems to be proprietary or confidential in nature.
The Parties agree that any information disclosed by a party and designated as proprietary and confidential shall only be disclosed to those officials, employees, representatives, and agents of the other party that have a need to know in order to administer and enforce this Agreement. For purposes of this subsection, the terms “proprietary or confidential” include but are not limited to, information relating to a party’s corporate structure and affiliates, marketing plans, financial information, trade secrets, work processes, or other information that is reasonably determined by a party to be competitively sensitive. A party may make proprietary or confidential information available for inspection but not copying or removal by the other party’s representatives. This subsection, shall not prohibit the disclosure of any documents otherwise required to be disclosed pursuant to the California Public Records Act, California Government Code Section 7920.000 et seq.
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Section 10 DIGITAL ACCESSIBILITY COMPLIANCE.
Consultant shall ensure that any digital content produced, developed, posted, or maintained under this Agreement—including but not limited to websites, web pages, digital documents (PDFs, Word, presentations), social media content, multimedia, and other electronic communications—that is viewable by or made available to the public is fully compliant with all applicable accessibility requirements.
At a minimum, such content shall conform to the Web Content Accessibility Guidelines (WCAG) Version 2.1, Level AA, or the most current version adopted by federal or State of California law, including requirements applicable to public sector entities.
Consultant shall be responsible for:
• Designing and delivering accessible digital content from the outset; • Remediating, at no additional cost to the City, any accessibility deficiencies identified during the term of this Agreement;
• Cooperating with the City in responding to accessibility complaints or audits related to Consultant-produced content.
• Failure to comply with this provision shall constitute a material breach of this Agreement.
Section 11 MISCELLANEOUS PROVISIONS.
11.1 Attorneys’ Fees. If a party to this Agreement brings any action, including an action for declaratory relief, to enforce or interpret the provision of this Agreement, the prevailing party shall be entitled to reasonable attorneys’ fees in addition to any other relief to which that party may be entitled. The court may set such fees in the same action or in a separate action brought for that purpose.
11.2 Venue. In the event that either party brings any action against the other under this Agreement, the parties agree that trial of such action shall be vested exclusively in the state courts of California in the County of Alameda or in the United States District Court for the Northern District of California.
11.3 Severability. If a court of competent jurisdiction finds or rules that any provision of this Agreement is invalid, void, or unenforceable, the provisions of this Agreement not so adjudged shall remain in full force and effect. The invalidity in whole or in part of any provision of this Agreement shall not void or affect the validity of any other provision of this Agreement.
11.4 No Implied Waiver of Breach. The waiver of any breach of a specific provision of this Agreement does not constitute a waiver of any other breach of that term or any other term of this Agreement.
11.5 Successors and Assigns. The provisions of this Agreement shall inure to the benefit of and shall apply to and bind the successors and assigns of the parties.
11.6 Use of Recycled Products. Consultant shall prepare and submit all reports, written studies and other printed paper materials on paper containing a minimum of 30% 30 of 116
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post-consumer recycled content when they are available in the marketplace at equal or less cost than virgin paper and are equal in performance to virgin paper.
11.7 Conflict of Interest. Consultant may serve other clients, but none whose activities within the corporate limits of City or whose business, regardless of location, would place Consultant in a “conflict of interest,” as that term is defined in the Political Reform Act, codified at California Government Code Section 81000 et seq.
Consultant shall not employ any City official in the work performed pursuant to this Agreement. No officer or employee of City shall have any financial interest in this Agreement that would violate California Government Code Sections 1090 et seq. Consultant hereby warrants that it is not now, nor has it been in the previous 12 months, an employee, agent, appointee, or official of the City. If Consultant was an employee, agent, appointee, or official of the City in the previous twelve months, Consultant warrants that it did not participate in any manner in the forming of this Agreement. Consultant understands that, if this Agreement is made in violation of Government Code § 1090 et seq., the entire Agreement is void and Consultant will not be entitled to any compensation for services performed pursuant to this Agreement, including reimbursement of expenses, and Consultant will be required to reimburse the City for any sums paid to the Consultant. Consultant understands that, in addition to the foregoing, it may be subject to criminal prosecution for a violation of Government Code § 1090 and, if applicable, will be disqualified from holding public office in the State of California.
11.8 Solicitation. Consultant agrees not to solicit business at any meeting, focus group, or interview related to this Agreement, either orally or through any written materials.
11.9 Contract Administration. This Agreement shall be administered by the City Manager, or his/her designee, identified as Jennifer Phan, Deputy City Manager ("Contract Administrator"). All correspondence, meeting documentation, invoices and project deliverables shall be directed to or through the Contract Administrator.
11.10 Notices. Any written notice to Consultant shall be sent to:
Christopher Townsend
President
Townsend Public Affairs, Inc.
1401 Dove Street, Suite 330
Newport Beach, CA 92660
All other written notices to City shall be sent to:
Joan Malloy
City Manager
City of Union City
34009 Alvarado Niles Road
Union City, CA 94587
with a copy to
Kristopher J. Kokotaylo
City Attorney
Redwood Public Law, LLP
300 Frank H. Ogawa Plaza
Suite 430
Oakland, CA 94612
11.11 Professional Seal. Where applicable in the determination of the contract administrator, the first page of a technical report, first page of design specifications, and each page of construction drawings shall be stamped/sealed and signed by the licensed professional responsible for the report/design preparation. The stamp/seal shall be in a block 31 of 116
Consulting Services Agreement between the City of Union City and Townsend Public Affairs,
entitled "Seal and Signature of Registered Professional with report/design responsibility," as in the following example.
_________________________________________
Seal and Signature of Registered Professional with
report/design responsibility.
11.12 Integration. This Agreement, including the scope of work attached hereto and incorporated herein as Exhibits A represents the entire and integrated agreement between City and Consultant and supersedes all prior negotiations, representations, or agreements, either written or oral.
Exhibit A Scope of Services
11.13 Counterparts. This Agreement may be executed in multiple counterparts, each of which shall be an original and all of which together shall constitute one agreement.
11.14 Conflicts or Inconsistency. In interpreting this Agreement and resolving conflicts, errors, or discrepancies, the order of precedence shall be as follows:
1. This Agreement
2. The ordinances, resolutions, and policies of the City
3. The Contractor’s proposal
SIGNATURES ON THE FOLLOWING PAGE
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Consulting Services Agreement between the City of Union City and Townsend Public Affairs,
The Parties have executed this Agreement as of the Effective Date.
CITY OF UNION CITY Townsend Public Affairs,
JOAN MALLOY Name: Christopher Townsend
CITY MANAGER Title: President
ATTEST:
THAI NAM N. PHAM
CITY CLERK
APPROVED AS TO FORM:
KRISTOPHER J. KOKOTAYLO
CITY ATTORNEY
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EXHIBIT A
SCOPE OF SERVICES
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• Develop an Annual Legislative Strategy: TPA will coordinate with the City to develop an official legislative platform and strategy that represents the City’s priorities in Sacramento and Washington, DC. This blueprint will be shared with key stakeholders in the State Legislature and Governor’s Administration as well as Congress and the Trump Administration. • Implement the Legislative Strategy: TPA will advocate for the City’s legislative agenda utilizing the following methods:
o Build and Strengthen Relevant Relationships: TPA has cultivated a network of valuable relationships that will be leveraged to promote the City’s legislative agenda. o Leverage Relationships for Strategic Advocacy Plan: TPA will engage various techniques to leverage our network of key relationships on behalf of the City:
▪ Schedule meetings for the City to discuss relevant legislation ▪ Prepare all briefing materials and talking points for the City ▪ Brief legislative offices and stakeholders on the City’s legislative agenda ▪ Follow-up on meetings to ensure commitments and deliverables are being met o Coordinate Advocacy Trips: TPA will work with the City to coordinate advocacy trips to Sacramento and Washington, DC to meet with the City’s legislative delegation, as well as legislators that serve on committees relevant to the City’s agenda.
Furthermore, whenever possible, TPA will also schedule site visits by legislators to the City.
o Track Legislation: TPA will identify, analyze, and monitor all bill introductions and amendments relevant to the City’s legislative platform and assess their potential impact on the City.
o Craft Testimony and Position Letters: TPA will prepare and submit written and verbal testimony regarding legislation relevant to the City. TPA will also draft and deliver position letters to legislators and key officials on specific bill language. o Draft Bill Language: TPA will draft language and amendments for relevant legislation, as required to protect and promote the City’s agenda.
o State Budget Funding Opportunities: In an effort to maximize state funding, TPA will work with the City to identify projects and other funding priorities that may be suitable for funding through the State Budget. TPA will coordinate with the City to develop supporting materials for the budget request. TPA will also work with members of the City’s state legislative delegation, along with the Assembly and Senate Budget Committees, to gain support for the inclusion of the City’s project in the final State Budget approved by the Legislature.
o Federal Earmark Opportunities: In an effort to maximize federal funding, TPA will work with the City to identify projects and other funding priorities that may be suitable for funding through the Federal Earmark process. TPA will coordinate with the City to develop supporting materials for the earmark request. TPA will also work with members of the City’s federal legislative delegation to gain support for the inclusion of the City’s project.
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• Provide Progress Reports: TPA will confer regularly with the City on our activities. TPA will provide timely electronic reports on the status of all legislative activity, such as bill language, amendments, and committee analyses. In addition to written reports, TPA will be available to the City for conference calls, in-person briefings, and meetings. • Prepare and File Lobbying Disclosure Reports: TPA will prepare and file, on behalf of the City, all applicable state and federal lobbying disclosure reports.
TPA will utilize the following strategic and comprehensive approach to provide grant funding services to the City:
• Identify, Research, and Monitor Grant Funding Opportunities: TPA will utilize list-serve subscription programs, funding workshops, agency canvassing, and other networking tactics to ensure every potential opportunity is identified and reviewed for relevance with the City’s projects. TPA will then share these opportunities with the City for further assessment and determination if a grant application is warranted. The City will also receive a grant matrix of funding programs that is updated regularly as new opportunities arise. • Grant Application Development and Submittal: TPA will develop, draft, submit, and follow up on each City grant application through the following process:
o Establishment of Clear Accountabilities: TPA will coordinate with the City to ensure the assignment of responsibilities and tasks are made clear so that confusion and inefficiency are avoided, and the City is burdened as little as possible while TPA pursues a grant opportunity.
o Provide Overview of Full Application Requirements: For each grant application, TPA will provide the City with a detailed overview of the requirements for the grant program and corresponding application to ensure that the program is a strong fit for the City’s project. This will include:
▪ Application timeline
▪ Eligible project types
▪ Funding availability and award maximum and minimums
▪ List of application components, including proposal questions and any required attachments
o Assemble Project Background and Details: TPA will conduct a detailed informational interview with City staff most involved with each project in order to gain a full understanding of the project background and scope details necessary for developing the grant proposal and addressing all application questions. o Coordinate Technical Project Details: For technical application components such as site plans, detailed cost estimates, project timelines, engineering plans, and costbenefit analyses, TPA will coordinate with City staff to compile all necessary attachments and ensure consistency across all elements of the application. o Draft Written Proposal: TPA will fully draft all narrative components of the application and, when applicable, will indicate where additional input or project detail from the City could be provided during the proposal review process.
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o Incorporate Feedback to Finalize Proposal: Well ahead of the application deadline, TPA will provide the City with a full draft for review and feedback. TPA will incorporate any additional details or revisions provided during this process to finalize the grant application and will obtain City approval for the final version of the application prior to submission.
o Submit Completed Application: TPA will ensure that applications are submitted prior to the deadline, whether the submission is electronic or through hard copies, in accordance with submission instructions for each individual program. For hard copy submissions, TPA will print and package applications according to submission instructions and will ship applications through a reliable carrier service such as FedEx in order to provide the City with tracking and delivery confirmation for the application.
TPA will also obtain a receipt for proof of submission and provide the City with a final copy of all submitted application documents.
o Funding Advocacy: Throughout grant application process TPA will leverage relationships with relevant officials and program officers in various state and federal funding agencies to ensure that City grant applications are aligned with the goals of the specific grant program and that the applications are well-crafted and wellpositioned for funding. • Post-Grant Submittal Advocacy: TPA will frequently contact legislators and agency officials to follow up on the status of a grant application and promote its need and urgency. This will include drafting letters of support after grant submissions and distributing them to legislators for their consideration. In addition, TPA will work with legislators to reach out to individual granting agencies to provide background on City’s projects and convey their support for those projects.
• Post-Award Grant Administration and Compliance: TPA will also assist, as needed, with post-award administration and compliance for all grant applications submitted by TPA on behalf of the City. This assistance will include interacting with granting agencies on behalf of the City, providing support for the drafting and submission of required reports, evaluations, and other tasks related to the successful monitoring of and compliance with the program requirements.
• Comprehensive Follow-Up on Unsuccessful Applications: Despite all best efforts, some grant applications are not selected for funding. In those instances where grant applications are unsuccessful, TPA will work with the relevant state and federal funding agencies to set up in-person or telephone debriefing sessions to discuss the grant applications and how to best revise the grant applications for the next funding round to ensure success. • Provide Monthly Progress Reports: TPA will confer regularly with the City on our activities.
TPA will provide timely electronic monthly reports on the status of all funding activity, such current funding opportunities, current applications, submitted applications, and post-grant submittal advocacy. In addition to written reports, TPA will be available to the City for conference calls, in-person briefings, and meetings.
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CALIFORNIA ADVOCACY • FEDERAL ADVOCACY • GRANT WRITING
Sacramento • Washington, D.C.
Northern California • Central California • Southern California
MEMORANDUM
To: The Honorable Gary Singh and Members of the City Council CC: Joan Malloy, City Manager
From Townsend Public Affairs
Niccolo DeLuca, Vice President and Chief Advocacy Officer Ben Goldeen, Federal Advocacy Director
Joseph Melo, Federal Advocacy Manager
Alex Gibbs, Grants Director
Carlin Shelby, Deputy Director
Kerri West, Senior Associate
Joe Hansen, Federal Legislative Analyst
Date: August 10, 2026
Subject: Summary of 2026 Legislative Efforts
Townsend Public Affairs, Inc. (TPA) has prepared this summary memorandum highlighting the firm's advocacy efforts and accomplishments on behalf of the City throughout 2026. This report provides an overview of the legislative, regulatory, budget, and funding activities undertaken in support of the City Council's priorities and documents the work performed to advance the City's interests before the State Legislature, state agencies, the Administration, and federal partners.
Because the legislative and regulatory landscape is constantly evolving, the City's advocacy efforts continue to adapt as new legislation is introduced, budget proposals are released, regulations are developed, and funding opportunities emerge.
Funding secured to date totals $1,556,861.
Throughout the year, TPA provided regular, in-depth, timely, and strategic updates to ensure the City Administration and City Council remained informed of key state and federal policy, legislative, regulatory, budget, and funding developments affecting the City. These efforts focused on identifying emerging issues, monitoring legislative activity, advancing the City's advocacy priorities, securing funding opportunities, and protecting the City's interests before state and federal decision-makers.
STATE EFFORTS
Throughout the 2026 State Legislative Session, TPA maintained frequent, ongoing communication with the City of Union City by providing weekly updates on legislative and regulatory developments in Sacramento. These updates kept City staff informed of key policy actions, legislative deadlines, and emerging issues that would impact municipal operations, funding opportunities, and the City's legislative priorities.
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legislation, review advocacy efforts, identify emerging issues, and coordinate strategies to advance the City's interests before the Legislature and state agencies.
In addition to ongoing legislative tracking, TPA prepared comprehensive policy analyses on several high-profile issues affecting local governments. These included legislation related to electric bicycle safety, illegal dumping, homelessness funding, the Taxpayer Protection Act, tort reform, wildfire and fire safety initiatives, and other significant state policy proposals. These summaries provided context, assessed potential impacts on Union City, and identified opportunities for advocacy.
TPA also kept the City informed of broader statewide fiscal and policy developments by preparing detailed summaries of the Governor's Proposed Budget, the Governor's May Revision, the November General Election ballot measures, and other significant legislative and administrative actions. These updates helped ensure City leadership remained informed of evolving budget priorities, funding opportunities, and policy decisions that could affect Union City's operations and long-term planning.
FEDERAL EFFORTS
TPA remained highly engaged in advancing the City of Union City's federal priorities throughout 2026. Working closely with the City's federal partners and congressional delegation, TPA actively pursued funding opportunities, monitored federal legislation and agency actions, and advocated for the City's priorities in Washington, D.C.
A summary of these federal advocacy efforts and accomplishments is provided below.
Secured $1.1 Million in FY26 Federal Funding
TPA successfully advanced two City projects through the Fiscal Year 2026 federal appropriations process and helped secure a combined $1.1 million in federal funding, including $850,000 for the acquisition of a new fire engine and $250,000 for the City’s streetlight project. As Congress negotiated the final funding agreement, TPA coordinated Union City’s participation in a coalition of 45 California public agencies urging congressional leadership to protect Community Project Funding and Congressionally Directed Spending projects in any final appropriations measure.
Both Union City projects were ultimately included in the final Transportation, Housing and Urban Development appropriations legislation and signed into law.
Federal Advocacy Meetings in Washington, D.C.
TPA hosted Mayor Gary Singh in Washington, D.C., during the U.S. Conference of Mayors and developed a targeted federal advocacy agenda on behalf of the City. TPA coordinated and participated in meetings with the U.S. Department of Transportation, Senator Alex Padilla, Senator Adam Schiff, and the office serving California’s 14th Congressional District. These meetings provided the Mayor with opportunities to communicate the City’s priorities directly to federal policymakers and discuss potential federal support for Union City projects and programs.
Helped Preserve the FY27 Fire Station 31 Funding Request TPA drafted and submitted the City’s Fiscal Year 2027 Community Project Funding application seeking $3 million for Critical Upgrades and Improvements to Fire Station 31.
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publicly posted by a sitting Member and no House Member remained available to sponsor it. As such, the request no longer met the Committee’s transparency requirements.
In partnership with the City Team, TPA pivoted to advocating for the project’s inclusion in the Senate’s Congressionally Directed Spending process, despite the Senate submission deadline having already passed. TPA transmitted a letter from Mayor Singh explaining the circumstances and requested that the Senators advance the project. In addition, Council Member Patino utilized some of his contacts to help push forward the request. Through this advocacy and partnership, Senator Padilla included the Fire Station 31 project on his FY27 Congressionally Directed Spending list, preserving the City’s opportunity to secure the requested $3 million federal investment.
Advocacy on Major Federal Policy and Regulatory Initiatives TPA continued to advance and protect the City’s interests as Congress and the Administration considered significant changes to federal transportation, housing, and grant policy. In preparation for the next surface transportation reauthorization, TPA advocated for reforms that would strengthen local access to Surface Transportation Block Grant funding and preserve local decision-making for transportation safety, infrastructure, and mobility investments.
TPA engaged on the bipartisan 21st Century ROAD to Housing Act, evaluating proposed reforms to the Community Development Block Grant and HOME Investment Partnerships programs, potential incentives and penalties tied to local housing production, and new grant opportunities for housing planning and implementation. TPA worked to gather local government feedback on practical program limitations and identify potential amendments that would provide cities with greater flexibility in using federal housing and community development funds.
Additionally, TPA analyzed proposed revisions by the White House Office of Management and Budget to the federal Uniform Guidance and developed advocacy supporting efforts to streamline federal grant administration while seeking stronger protections for local governments. These efforts focused on clarifying vague standards that could affect grant eligibility, civic programming, subrecipient oversight, and the continuation of existing awards, as well as securing appropriate notice and procedural protections before an agency may suspend or terminate funding after a city has incurred costs or entered into contractual obligations.
GRANT AND FUNDING EFFORTS
TPA remained actively involved in advancing the City of Union City's grant priorities throughout 2026. Working closely with City staff, state and federal agencies, and funding partners, TPA identified and evaluated competitive grant opportunities, provided strategic guidance on funding programs, and supported the City's efforts to secure resources for priority projects and initiatives.
These efforts focused on maximizing external funding opportunities and positioning the City for long-term success. This includes helping to secure $284,142 in grant awards from applications submitted earlier in 2026.
A summary of TPA's grant assistance and funding efforts is provided below.
California Board of State and Community Corrections (BSCC) Proposition 64 Grant Union City Police Department was awarded $226,252 for the Union City Police Department Public Safety Enhancement Initiative to obtain Longeye AI Powered Evidence Analysis and Investigation Software for the five-year grant period ($121,500), as well as purchase two unmarked 45 of 116
enforcement vehicles to undergo discreet operations targeting illicit and dangerous criminal cannabis activity.
California Office of Traffic Safety (OTS) TRIP Grant
Union City Police Department was awarded $49,100 for the Crossroads Software Acquisition project, which would enable the upload of Collision Report Data and Documents to the CHP SWITRS System to ensure accessibility to data. Funding would enable UCPD to acquire a suite of applications to analyze local-level traffic data (collisions, citations, and DUIs), queries (historical, high incidence, and monthly), and collision reports. The award also fund the report writing system on computer desktop applications.
California Office of Traffic Safety (OTS) STEP Grant
Union City Police Department was awarded $8,790 for the LiDAR Equipment Acquisition project, which funds LiDAR devices and holsters that would allow the city to conduct targeted enforcement by equipping officers with updated life-saving technology to monitor auto-pedestrian collisionprone areas and respond in the event of collisions.
Union City Awarded Grant Applications to date include:
1. US Department of Energy - Energy and Efficiency Community Block Grant - Electric Vehicle Purchases - $129,020
2. California Highway Patrol – Cannabis Tax Fund Grant Program – Cannabis Education and Outreach Project - $43,699
3. California Office of Traffic Safety – Office of Traffic Safety Grant - STEP: LiDAR Equipment Acquisition - $8,790 (Partial Award)
4. California Office of Traffic Safety – Office of Traffic Safety Grant - TRIP: Crossroads Software Acquisition - $49,100
5. California Board of State and Community Corrections - Prop 64 Public Health & Safety Grant Program - Union City Police Department Public Safety Enhancement Initiative - $226,252 Total Awards - $456,861
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City of Union City
Summary of 2026 Legislative Efforts
September 8, 2026
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AGENDA
Slide 2
Overview & Funding Secured to Date
State Efforts
Federal Efforts
Grant and Funding Awards
Questions?
City of Union City | Summary of 2026 Legislative Efforts 5 4
3 2
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2026 ADVOCACY OVERVIEW
City of Union City | Summary of 2026 Legislative Efforts Slide 3 $1,556,861
Total funding secured to date
Efforts advanced City Council priorities before the State Legislature, state agencies, the Administration, and federal partners
Advocacy strategy adapted continuously as new
legislation, budget proposals, regulations, and
funding opportunities emerged
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STATE LEGISLATIVE MONITORING & COORDINATION
Prepared comprehensive policy analyses for high-profile issues, including:
City of Union City | Summary of 2026 Legislative Efforts Slide 4 Illegal
Dumping
Homelessness
Funding
Taxpayer
Protection Act
Tort Reform
Delivered comprehensive summaries of:
Governor's Proposed Budget
November General Election Ballot Measures
Governor’s May Revision
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FEDERAL EFFORTS
City of Union City | Summary of 2026 Legislative Efforts Slide 5 Washington, D.C.
Advocacy
Hosted Mayor Gary
Singh in D.C. during the
U.S. Conference of
Mayors
Prepared targeted
federal advocacy,
involving meetings with
prominent federal
policymakers
Fire Station Funding
TPA submitted FY27
request that was
disqualified in the
House after a District
Vacancy
Worked with
Councilmember Patino
to pivot to the Senate
Federal Policy
Advocacy
Surface Transportation
Block Grant Funding
21st Century ROAD to
Housing Act
Worked with the White
House Office of
Management and
Budget
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FEDERAL FUNDING EFFORTS
City of Union City | Summary of 2026 Legislative Efforts Slide 6 SECURED $1.1 MILLION IN FY26 FEDERAL FUNDING
$850,000
Acquisition of a new fire engine
$250,000
City's streetlight project
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RECENT GRANT AWARDS
City of Union City | Summary of 2026 Legislative Efforts Slide 7 CA Board of State and Community
Corrections Prop 64 Grant
Award: $226,252
California Office of Traffic Safety STEP Grant
Award: $8,790
California Office of Traffic Safety TRIP Grant
Award: $49,100
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AWARDED GRANT APPLICATIONS TO DATE
City of Union City | Summary of 2026 Legislative Efforts Slide 8 Grant Name Award
US Department of Energy - Energy and Efficiency Community Block Grant - Electric Vehicle Purchases
$129,020
California Highway Patrol – Cannabis Tax Fund Grant Program – Cannabis Education and Outreach Project
$43,699
California Office of Traffic Safety – Office of Traffic Safety Grant - STEP: LiDAR Equipment Acquisition (Partial Award)
$8,790
California Office of Traffic Safety – Office of Traffic Safety Grant - TRIP: Crossroads Software Acquisition
$49,100
California Board of State and Community Corrections - Prop 64 Public Health & Safety Grant Program - Union City Police Department Public Safety Enhancement Initiative
$226,252
Total Awards $456,8611
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QUESTIONS?
City of Union City | Summary of 2026 Legislative Efforts Slide 9 Alex Gibbs
Grants Director
[email protected]
California Advocacy | Federal Advocacy | Grant Writing
www.TownsendPA.com | (949) 399-9050
Niccolo De Luca
Vice President
[email protected]
Carly Shelby
Deputy Director
[email protected]
Kerri West
Senior Associate
[email protected]
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RESOLUTION NO. 2026-XXX
RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF UNION CITY
AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO EXECUTE THE CONSULTING
SERVICES AGREEMENT WITH TOWNSEND PUBLIC AFFAIRS, INC., IN A FORM APPROVED BY THE CITY ATTORNEY FOR $102,000
THROUGH SEPTEMBER 30, 2027, FOR LEGISLATIVE ADVOCACY
AND GRANT FUNDING RESEARCH SERVICES
WHEREAS, the City Council of the City of Union City had expressed a desire to increase its legislative engagement efforts to protect and promote the interests of Union City's constituents; and
WHEREAS, the City Council had included funding in the FY 2025-2026 and FY 2026-2027 Biennial Operating Budget for legislative advocacy and grant funding research services, in Account No. 110-11001-54110; and
WHEREAS, on September 12, 2023, the City Council adopted Resolution No. 6200-23, authorizing the City to enter into a Consulting Services Agreement with Townsend Public Affairs, Inc. (TPA) for legislative advocacy and grant funding research services, for an established term from October 1, 2023, to September 30, 2024; and WHEREAS, on November 26, 2024, the City Council adopted Resolution No. 6394-24, authorizing a new consulting service agreement with TPA for an established term from October 1, 2024, to September 30, 2025; and
WHEREAS, on September 23, 2025, the City entered into the First Amendment to the Consulting Services Agreement with TPA to continue providing legislative advocacy and grant funding research services through September 30, 2026; and WHEREAS, to maintain continuity in the City’s legislative advocacy efforts and sustain momentum throughout the legislative process, a new Consulting Services Agreement with TPA is proposed to extend services for an additional one-year term through September 30, 2027.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the City Council of the City of Union City does hereby authorize the City Manager to execute the agreement with Townsend Public Affairs, Inc., for $102,000 through September 30, 2027, for legislative advocacy and grant writing services.
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Resolution No. 2026-XXX
Consulting Services Agreement with Townsend Public Affairs Inc.
PASSED, APPROVED, AND ADOPTED by the City Council of the City of Union City at a regular meeting held on this September 8, 2026, by the following vote:
AYES:
NOES:
ABSENT:
ABSTAIN:
APPROVED:
GARY SINGH
Mayor
ATTESTED: APPROVED AS TO FORM:
THAI NAM N. PHAM
City Clerk
KRISTOPHER J. KOKOTAYLO
City Attorney
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City Council Staff Report Page 1 of 4 September 8, 2026 Staff Report
Agenda Item No. 3.2
DATE: September 8, 2026
TO: Honorable Mayor and Members of the City Council
FROM: Joan Malloy, City Manager
SUBJECT: Waive Full Reading and Introduce by Title Only an Ordinance of the City Council of the City of Union City Amending Sections 2.21.030,
2.21.040, 2.23.020, 2.23.030, 2.24.030, 2.25.030, 2.25.040, and
2.26.020 of the Union City Municipal Code to Standardize the Annual Selection of Commission Chairs and Vice Chairs; Adopt a Resolution Establishing a Uniform Selection Process for Chairs and Vice Chairs for the Bicycle and Pedestrian Advisory Committee and the Sales Tax and Utility Users' Tax Oversight Committee
EXECUTIVE SUMMARY
The Union City Municipal Code (“UCMC”) currently requires the City's five codified commissions to select their Chair and Vice Chair in different months. The Park and Recreation Commission and Planning Commission elect officers in August or at the next regular meeting; the Senior Citizens Commission elects officers in August; the Human Relations Commission elects officers in January; and the Arts & Culture Commission elects officers in December. Some commission bylaws also use dates that differ from the Municipal Code.
In February 2025, the City Council adopted Resolution No. 2025-029 to standardize new appointments to City boards, commissions, and committees so that terms begin January 1 and expire December 31 of the final year. Staff has prepared an ordinance that would provide for uniform officer elections at the first meeting after January 1 of each calendar year. Additionally, staff has prepared a resolution to establish uniform elections for the Bicycle and Pedestrian Advisory Committee and the Sales Tax and Utility Users' Tax Oversight Committee. Aligning annual officer elections with the first regular meeting in January, or the first regular meeting thereafter, would align leadership selection with calendar-year terms and establish a consistent administrative process.
Staff recommends that the City Council waive full reading and introduce, by title only, the proposed ordinance standardizing the annual election of chairs and vice chairs of commissions. Staff also recommends adoption of a resolution applying the same schedule to the Bicycle and Pedestrian Advisory Committee and the Sales Tax and Utility Users' Tax Oversight Committee, which are not governed by the commission chapters of 58 of 116
Agenda Item No. 3.2
City Council Staff Report Page 2 of 4 September 8, 2026 the Municipal Code. The proposed changes would begin with the January 2027 organizational meetings.
STRATEGIC PLAN ALIGNMENT
This item aligns with Goal B: Governance and Organizational Effectiveness of the Strategic Plan by establishing consistent governance procedures, reducing administrative ambiguity, and aligning advisory body leadership with the City's calendaryear appointment cycle.
BACKGROUND
UCMC Chapter 2.20 establishes general requirements for City boards, commissions, committees, and organizations. UCMC Chapters 2.21, 2.23, 2.24, 2.25, and 2.26 establish the Park and Recreation Commission, Planning Commission, Human Relations Commission, Senior Citizens Commission, and Arts & Culture Commission, respectively.
Each commission chapter contains provisions for selecting a Chair and Vice Chair, but the timing varies.
Resolution No. 2025-029, adopted February 25, 2025, standardized the start and expiration dates for new appointments to City boards, commissions, and committees.
New appointments made after the adoption of that resolution generally begin on January 1 and expire on December 31 of the final year of the term. Existing commissioner terms were not altered.
Individual commissions have also adopted commission-specific bylaws and operating rules. Where a bylaw conflicts with the Municipal Code, the Municipal Code controls.
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City Council Staff Report Page 3 of 4 September 8, 2026
DISCUSSION
Current and proposed selection schedule
Table 1. Current and Proposed Annual Chair and Vice Chair Selection Schedule for Union City Commissions
Commission Current Municipal
Code Proposed Schedule
Park and Recreation August or the next
regular meeting
First regular meeting in January, or first
regular meeting thereafter
Planning August or the next
regular meeting
First regular meeting in January, or first
regular meeting thereafter
Human Relations January First regular meeting in January, or first regular meeting thereafter
Senior Citizens August First regular meeting in January, or first regular meeting thereafter
Arts & Culture December First regular meeting in January, or first regular meeting thereafter
The ordinance would amend the affected sections to establish a single uniform rule. Each commission would elect a Chair and Vice Chair from among its members at its first regular meeting in January, or, if it does not meet in January, at its first regular meeting thereafter.
Officers would assume office immediately and continue until successors are elected, unless removed or replaced sooner by the commission. A midterm officer vacancy would be filled at the next regular meeting at which the election can be properly noticed.
The companion resolution would apply the same rule to the Bicycle and Pedestrian Advisory Committee and the Sales Tax and Utility Users' Tax Oversight Committee. A narrowly tailored resolution is recommended because other advisory bodies use different governance structures. For example, Resolution No. 6133-23 designates the two City Councilmembers serving on the Economic Development Advisory Team as its Chair and Vice Chair. The resolution for the Climate Action Plan Update Task Force does not establish an annual officer-selection process. The Disaster Council has officers designated by office under the Municipal Code. The proposed resolution would not alter those structures or apply to City Council committees or temporary task forces.
Transition to January 2027
Until the ordinance takes effect, the Park and Recreation Commission, Planning Commission, and Senior Citizens Commission remain subject to the officer-election provisions currently in effect. The Park and Recreation Commission's election is scheduled for September 9, 2026, because it did not hold a regular meeting in August. If the proposed ordinance is adopted, officers selected under the current 2026 schedule 61 of 116
Agenda Item No. 3.2
City Council Staff Report Page 4 of 4 September 8, 2026 would serve a one-time shortened transitional term ending when the officer elected for that position at the first regular meeting in January 2027, or the first regular meeting thereafter, assumes office. The Human Relations Commission is already on a January cycle. Because the ordinance would take effect before December, the Arts & Culture Commission would not hold a separate election in December 2026, and its current officers would remain in place until the January 2027 organizational meeting.
The proposed ordinance is scheduled for introduction on September 8, 2026. If adopted at the September 22, 2026, regular meeting, it would take effect on October 22, 2026, which provides sufficient time for staff liaisons to agendize the January 2027 officer elections and coordinate conforming bylaw amendments.
FISCAL IMPACT
Adoption of the proposed ordinance and resolution will have no direct fiscal impact on the City's budget. Staff will complete implementation, agenda preparation, and bylaw coordination within existing resources.
RECOMMENDATION
Staff recommends that the City Council:
1. Waive full reading and introduce by title only an ordinance amending Union City Municipal Code sections 2.21.030, 2.21.040, 2.23.020, 2.23.030, 2.24.030,
2.25.030, 2.25.040, and 2.26.020 to standardize the annual selection of commission chairs and vice chairs beginning in January 2027; and
2. Adopt a resolution establishing the same January officer-selection schedule for the Bicycle and Pedestrian Advisory Committee and the Sales Tax and Utility Users' Tax Oversight Committee.
Prepared by: Thai Nam Pham, City Clerk
Submitted by: Thai Nam Pham, City Clerk
Attachments
1. Draft Ordinance, including Exhibit A, Municipal Code Amendments
2. Draft Resolution
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ORDINANCE NO. 2026-XXX
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF UNION CITY AMENDING SECTIONS 2.21.030, 2.21.040, 2.23.020, 2.23.030, 2.24.030,
2.25.030, 2.25.040, AND 2.26.020 OF THE UNION CITY MUNICIPAL
CODE TO STANDARDIZE THE ANNUAL SELECTION OF COMMISSION
CHAIRS AND VICE CHAIRS
WHEREAS, the City Council has established the Park and Recreation Commission, Planning Commission, Human Relations Commission, Senior Citizens Commission, and Arts & Culture Commission in Chapters 2.21, 2.23, 2.24, 2.25, and 2.26 of the Union City Municipal Code; and
WHEREAS, the Union City Municipal Code currently requires these commissions to select their Chair and Vice Chair in different months, including August, January, and December; and
WHEREAS, on February 25, 2025, the City Council adopted Resolution No. 2025- 029 to standardize the start and expiration dates for new appointments to City boards, commissions, and committees so that such terms align with the calendar year; and WHEREAS, selecting commission officers at the first regular meeting in January, or the first regular meeting thereafter, will align officer selection with the City's calendaryear appointment cycle and provide a consistent annual organization process; and WHEREAS, a uniform officer-selection schedule will improve administrative consistency, reduce conflicts between the Municipal Code and commission bylaws, and support orderly governance.
NOW, THEREFORE, THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF UNION CITY DOES ORDAIN AS FOLLOWS:
Section 1. Recitals.
The above recitals are true and correct and are incorporated into this Ordinance by this reference.
Section 2. Municipal Code Amendments.
Sections 2.21.030, 2.21.040, 2.23.020, 2.23.030, 2.24.030, 2.25.030, 2.25.040, and
2.26.020 of the Union City Municipal Code are amended as set forth in Exhibit A, attached hereto and incorporated herein by this reference.
Section 3. California Environmental Quality Act.
The City Council finds that adoption of this Ordinance is not a project subject to the California Environmental Quality Act because it constitutes an organizational and administrative activity of government that will not result in a direct or reasonably foreseeable indirect physical change in the environment, pursuant to California Code of Regulations, Title 14, sections 15060(c)(3) and 15378(b)(5). 63 of 116
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1 Section 4. Severability.
If any section, subsection, sentence, clause, phrase, or portion of this Ordinance is for any reason held invalid or unconstitutional by a court of competent jurisdiction, that decision shall not affect the validity of the remaining portions of this Ordinance. The City Council declares that it would have adopted this Ordinance and each section, subsection, sentence, clause, phrase, or portion thereof, irrespective of the fact that any one or more sections, subsections, sentences, clauses, phrases, or portions may be declared invalid or unconstitutional.
Section 5. Publication and Effective Date.
This Ordinance shall take effect 30 days after its adoption. Within 15 days after adoption, the City Clerk shall cause this Ordinance to be published once in a newspaper of general circulation printed and published in Alameda County and circulated in the City of Union City, in accordance with Government Code section 36933. 64 of 116
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1 INTRODUCED at a regular meeting of the City Council of the City of Union City held on September 8, 2026.
PASSED, APPROVED, AND ADOPTED at a regular meeting of the City Council of the City of Union City held on September 22, 2026, by the following vote:
AYES:
NOES:
ABSENT:
ABSTAIN:
APPROVED:
GARY SINGH
Mayor
ATTESTED: APPROVED AS TO FORM:
THAI NAM N. PHAM
City Clerk
KRISTOPHER J. KOKOTAYLO
City Attorney
Attachments
1. Exhibit A – Municipal Code Amendments
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1 EXHIBIT A
MUNICIPAL CODE AMENDMENTS
Deletions are shown in strikethrough; additions are shown in underline.
Section 2.21.030. Term of office—Filling vacancies—Chairperson.
The term of office of the members of the Park and Recreation Commission shall be four years. The terms of office for the five current members shall expire in accordance with the terms of office in effect at the time of appointment. In the event of a vacancy or term expiration of a Commissioner or alternate, the Mayor, with the approval of the City Council, shall appoint successors to fill any vacancies for a term of four years or the unexpired portion thereof. Each Park and Recreation Commissioner or alternate so appointed shall serve until his/her their successor is duly appointed and qualified.
Annually, during the month of August, or as soon thereafter as the Park and Recreation Commission holds a regular meeting, the Park and Recreation Commission shall elect from among its members a Chairperson and a Vice-Chairperson to serve for one year. At its first regular meeting in January of each year, or at its first regular meeting thereafter if no regular meeting is held in January, the Park and Recreation Commission shall elect from among its members a Chairperson and a Vice-Chairperson. Each officer shall assume office immediately upon election and shall serve until a successor is elected, unless removed or replaced sooner by the Park and Recreation Commission. If a vacancy occurs in either office, the Park and Recreation Commission shall elect one of its members to fill the vacancy at the next regular meeting at which the election can be properly noticed. Each person serving as Chairperson or Vice-Chairperson as of August 1, 2026, or thereafter shall continue to serve until the first officer election after January 1, 2027.
Section 2.21.040. Officers.
On annual organization, the Park and Recreation Commission shall elect a Chairperson and a Vice-Chairperson to serve at the pleasure of the Park and Recreation Commission.
The Park and Recreation Commission shall have a Chairperson, Vice-Chairperson, and Secretary. The Chairperson and Vice-Chairperson shall be selected in accordance with Section 2.21.030. A Secretary shall be designated for the recording of the minutes of the Park and Recreation Commission and to keep a record of its resolutions, proceedings, and transactions. The Secretary shall be the Community and Recreation Services Director or his/her their appointee and shall not be a member of the Commission entitled to vote.
Section 2.23.020. Term of office—Filling vacancies—Chairperson.
The term of office of the Planning Commission shall be four years. In the event of a vacancy or term of a Commissioner or alternate, the Mayor, with the approval of the City Council, shall appoint successors to fill any vacancies for a term of four years or the unexpired portion thereof. Each Planning Commissioner so appointed shall serve until his/her their successor is duly appointed and qualified. The Mayor shall designate the Chairperson for the first Planning Commission to be appointed and annually, during the month of August or as soon thereafter as the Planning Commission holds a regular 68 of 116
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1 meeting, the Planning Commission shall elect from among its members a Chairperson and Vice-Chairperson to serve for one year. At its first regular meeting in January of each year, or at its first regular meeting thereafter if no regular meeting is held in January, the Planning Commission shall elect from among its members a Chairperson and a ViceChairperson. Each officer shall assume office immediately upon election and shall serve until a successor is elected, unless removed or replaced sooner by the Planning Commission. If a vacancy occurs in either office, the Planning Commission shall elect one of its members to fill the vacancy at the next regular meeting at which the election can be properly noticed. Each person serving as Chairperson or Vice-Chairperson as of August 1, 2026 or thereafter shall continue to serve until the first officer election after January 1, 2027.
Section 2.23.030. Officers.
On annual organization or upon a vacancy of a Chairperson and/or a Vice-Chairperson, the Planning Commission shall elect a Chairperson and/or a Vice-Chairperson to serve at the pleasure of the Planning Commission. The Planning Commission shall have a Chairperson, Vice-Chairperson, and Secretary. The Chairperson and Vice-Chairperson shall be selected in accordance with Section 2.23.020. A Secretary shall be designated for the recording of minutes of the Planning Commission and to keep a record of its resolutions, proceedings and transactions. The Secretary shall be the Community Development Director or his/her their appointee and shall not be a member of the Commission entitled to vote.
Section 2.24.030. Officers.
A. The Mayor shall designate the Chairperson and the Vice-Chairperson for the first Human Relations Commission to be appointed, and annually thereafter, during the month of January, the Human Relations Commission shall elect from among its members a Chairperson and a Vice-Chairperson to serve for one year. At its first regular meeting in January of each year, or at its first regular meeting thereafter if no regular meeting is held in January, the Human Relations Commission shall elect from among its members a Chairperson and a Vice-Chairperson. Each officer shall assume office immediately upon election and shall serve until a successor is elected, unless removed or replaced sooner by the Human Relations Commission. If a vacancy occurs in either office, the Human Relations Commission shall elect one of its members to fill the vacancy at the next regular meeting at which the election can be properly noticed.
B. On annual organization or upon vacancy of a Chairperson and/or a Vice-Chairperson, the Human Relations Commission shall elect a Chairperson and/or a Vice-Chairperson to serve at the pleasure of the Human Relations Commission. The Human Relations Commission shall have a Chairperson, Vice-Chairperson, and Secretary. The Chairperson and Vice-Chairperson shall be selected in accordance with Section
2.24.030.A. A Ssecretary shall be designated for the recording of minutes of the Human Relations Commission and to keep a record of its resolutions, proceedings and transactions. The Ssecretary shall be the Deputy City Manager or his/her their appointee and shall not be a member of the Commission entitled to vote. 69 of 116
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1 Section 2.25.030. Term of office—Filling vacancies—Chairperson.
The term of office of the members of the Senior Citizens Commission shall be four years.
The term of office for the five current members shall expire consistent with the terms of office at the time of appointment. In the event of a vacancy or term expiration of a Commissioner or alternate, the Mayor, with the approval of the City Council, shall appoint successors to fill any vacancies for a term of four years or the unexpired portion thereof.
Each Senior Citizens Commissioner so appointed shall serve until his/her their successor is duly appointed and qualified. Annually, during the month of August, the Senior Commission shall elect from among its members a Chairperson and Vice-Chairperson to serve for one year. At its first regular meeting in January of each year, or at its first regular meeting thereafter if no regular meeting is held in January, the Senior Citizens Commission shall elect from among its members a Chairperson and a Vice-Chairperson.
Each officer shall assume office immediately upon election and shall serve until a successor is elected, unless removed or replaced sooner by the Senior Citizens Commission. If a vacancy occurs in either office, the Senior Citizens Commission shall elect one of its members to fill the vacancy at the next regular meeting at which the election can be properly noticed. Each person serving as Chairperson or ViceChairperson as of August 1, 2026 or thereafter shall continue to serve until the first officer election after January 1, 2027.
Section 2.25.040. Officers.
On annual vacancy or upon vacancy of a Chairperson and/or a Vice-Chairperson, the Senior Citizens Commission shall elect a Chairperson and/or a Vice-Chairperson, to serve at the pleasure of the Senior Citizens Commission. The Senior Citizens Commission shall have a Chairperson, Vice-Chairperson, and Secretary. The Chairperson and Vice-Chairperson shall be selected in accordance with Section
2.25.030. A Secretary shall be designated for the recording of minutes of the Senior Citizens Commission and to keep a record of its resolutions, proceedings and transactions. The Secretary shall be the Community and Recreation Services Director or their appointee and shall not be a member of the Commission entitled to vote.
Section 2.26.020. Appointment—Qualifications of members—Officers and duties.
In order to further the public policy of the City, there is created and established an Arts & Culture Commission for the City of Union City, California consisting of five members plus two alternates, who shall be appointed by the Mayor and confirmed by the City Council.
Members of the Arts & Culture Commission shall either be a resident citizen at large or an artist.
The Commission shall elect one of its members to serve as Chair of the Commission, and another member as Vice Chair; officers shall be elected in December of each calendar year and shall serve one-year terms. On annual organization or upon vacancy of a Chairperson and/or a Vice-Chairperson, the Arts & Culture Commission shall elect a Chairperson and/or a Vice-Chairperson to serve at the pleasure of the Arts & Culture Commission. At its first regular meeting in January of each year, or at its first regular meeting thereafter if no regular meeting is held in January, the Arts & Culture Commission shall elect from among its members a Chair and a Vice Chair. Each officer shall assume 70 of 116
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1 office immediately upon election and shall serve until a successor is elected, unless removed or replaced sooner by the Arts & Culture Commission. If a vacancy occurs in either office, the Arts & Culture Commission shall elect one of its members to fill the vacancy at the next regular meeting at which the election can be properly noticed. Each person serving as Chair or Vice Chair as of August 1, 2026 or thereafter shall continue to serve until the first officer election after January 1, 2027. The duties of the Chair shall be to set meeting dates, times and locations for Commission meetings, conduct Commission meetings, and represent the Commission before the City Council and the general public.
The duties of the Vice Chair shall be to assume the duties of Chair in the absence of the Chair.
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RESOLUTION NO. 2026-XXX
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF UNION CITY
ESTABLISHING A UNIFORM JANUARY SCHEDULE FOR THE ANNUAL
SELECTION OF CHAIRS AND VICE CHAIRS FOR THE BICYCLE AND
PEDESTRIAN ADVISORY COMMITTEE AND THE SALES TAX AND
UTILITY USERS' TAX OVERSIGHT COMMITTEE
WHEREAS, the City Council values consistent governance and administrative practices for City boards, commissions, and committees; and WHEREAS, on February 25, 2025, the City Council adopted Resolution No. 2025- 029 to standardize the start and expiration dates for new appointments to City boards, commissions, and committees so that such terms align with the calendar year; and WHEREAS, the Bicycle and Pedestrian Advisory Committee and the Sales Tax and Utility Users' Tax Oversight Committee are City advisory bodies that elect a Chair and Vice Chair but are not governed by the commission-specific officer-selection provisions of the Union City Municipal Code; and
WHEREAS, Resolution No. 2025-125 adopted revised Commission Norms and Guidelines that identify the Bicycle and Pedestrian Advisory Committee as a City advisory committee; and
WHEREAS, Resolution No. 5735-21 established the Sales Tax and Utility Users' Tax Oversight Committee, and Resolution No. 2025-069 subsequently revised its membership and terms without establishing the timing of officer selection; and WHEREAS, selecting officers at the first regular meeting in January, or the first regular meeting thereafter, aligns advisory body leadership with the City's calendar-year appointment cycle and provides a consistent annual organizational process.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF UNION CITY AS FOLLOWS:
Section 1. Covered Advisory Bodies.
This Resolution applies only to the Bicycle and Pedestrian Advisory Committee and the Sales Tax and Utility Users' Tax Oversight Committee.
Section 2. Annual Selection of Chair and Vice Chair.
At its first regular meeting in January of each year, or, if no regular meeting is held in January, at its first regular meeting thereafter, each covered advisory body shall elect a Chair and Vice Chair from among its regular voting members. Each officer shall assume office immediately upon election and shall serve until a successor is elected, unless removed or replaced sooner by the advisory body.
Section 3. Officer Vacancies.
If a vacancy occurs in the office of Chair or Vice Chair, the covered advisory body shall elect one of its regular voting members to fill the vacancy at the next regular meeting at which the election can be properly noticed.
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Section 4. Transition to the January 2027 Cycle.
Each person serving as Chair or Vice Chair of a covered advisory body on January 1, 2027 shall continue to serve until the officer elected for that position at the body's first regular meeting in January 2027, or at its first regular meeting thereafter if no regular meeting is held in January, assumes office, unless the office becomes vacant or the officer is removed or replaced sooner by the advisory body.
Section 5. Implementation and Conforming Amendments.
The City Clerk and the staff liaison for each covered advisory body are directed to place the annual officer election on the appropriate agenda and coordinate any conforming amendments to the body's charter, bylaws, or operating procedures. This Resolution supplements Resolution Nos. 5735-21, 2025-069, and the Sales Tax and Utility Users' Tax Oversight Committee charter. To the extent of a conflict concerning the timing of annual officer selection, this Resolution controls.
Section 6. Limited Scope.
This Resolution does not modify the officer-selection method or governance structure of the Economic Development Advisory Team, Climate Action Plan Update Task Force, Disaster Council, Youth Commission, City Council committees or subcommittees, temporary task forces, or any other advisory body not expressly identified in Section 1.
Section 7. Effective Date.
This Resolution shall take effect immediately upon adoption. The first annual officer selections under Section 2 shall occur in January 2027. 73 of 116
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PASSED, APPROVED, AND ADOPTED by the City Council of the City of Union City at a regular meeting held on September 8, 2026, by the following vote:
AYES:
NOES:
ABSENT:
ABSTAIN:
APPROVED:
GARY SINGH
Mayor
ATTESTED: APPROVED AS TO FORM:
THAI NAM N. PHAM
City Clerk
KRISTOPHER J. KOKOTAYLO
City Attorney
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Staff Report
Agenda Item No. 3.3
DATE: September 8, 2026
TO: Honorable Mayor and Members of the City Council
FROM: Joan Malloy, City Manager
SUBJECT: Waive Full Reading and Introduce by Title Only an Ordinance of the City Council of the City of Union City Amending Section 2.20.100 of the Union City Municipal Code to Align Ethics Training
Requirements with State Law
EXECUTIVE SUMMARY
Union City Municipal Code (“UCMC”) Section 2.20.100(A)(1) currently requires each Commissioner and alternate to complete at least two hours of ethics training no later than one year from the first day of service. Senate Bill 827 (Chapter 661, Statutes of 2025), effective January 1, 2026, amended Government Code Section 53235.1(b)(1) to require a local agency official who commences service on or after January 1, 2026, to complete the initial training within six months. An official who commenced service before January 1, 2026, retains the one-year deadline.
The proposed ordinance amends UCMC Section 2.20.100(A)(1) to conform with state law. The proposed amendment also provides that if Government Code Section 53235.1(b)(1), as amended from time to time, or a successor provision prescribes a different deadline applicable to a Commissioner or alternate for completing the initial ethics training, the deadline prescribed by state law will control. The ordinance does not change the biennial ethics-training requirement, harassment-prevention training, proofof-completion provisions, reminder language, automatic-vacancy provisions, or any other part of UCMC Section 2.20.100.
STRATEGIC PLAN ALIGNMENT
This item does not directly advance a specific Strategic Plan priority. It supports effective and legally compliant City governance by keeping the Municipal Code consistent with applicable state law.
BACKGROUND
UCMC Section 2.20.100 establishes ethics and harassment-prevention training requirements for City Commissioners and alternates. The UCMC requires at least two hours of initial ethics training within one year after the first day of service and requires 76 of 116
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recurring ethics training every two years.
When the local one-year deadline was adopted, it was consistent with Government Code Section 53235.1(b)(1). Senate Bill 827 subsequently amended that state law. Beginning January 1, 2026, a local agency official who commences service on or after that date must complete the initial ethics training no later than six months from the first day of service. The amendment did not retroactively shorten the one-year period for an official who commenced service before January 1, 2026.
DISCUSSION
The proposed ordinance amends UCMC Section 2.20.100(A)(1) to align the deadlines for initial ethics training as follows: one year for a Commissioner or alternate whose service commenced before January 1, 2026, and six months for a Commissioner or alternate whose service commences on or after January 1, 2026. The proposed ordinance further provides that if Government Code Section 53235.1(b)(1), as amended from time to time, or a successor provision establishes a different deadline applicable to a Commissioner or alternate for completing the initial ethics training, the deadline prescribed by state law will control.
This is a narrow state-law alignment. The ordinance does not amend any other provisions of the UCMC. Accordingly, the existing two-year refresher cycle, harassment-prevention training requirements, proof-of-completion process, consequences for noncompliance, and City Clerk reminder provision remain unchanged.
If introduced on September 8, 2026, the ordinance is scheduled to return for adoption on September 22, 2026, and would take effect 30 days after adoption.
FISCAL IMPACT
There is no material fiscal impact. The training is already required by state and local law, and the ordinance changes only the initial completion deadline. Any administrative work will be absorbed within existing resources; no additional appropriation is requested.
RECOMMENDATION
Staff recommends that the City Council introduce by title only the proposed ordinance amending Union City Municipal Code Section 2.20.100(A)(1) to align the initial ethicstraining deadline with Government Code Section 53235.1(b)(1) and maintain alignment with future amendments or a successor provision and waive full reading.
Prepared by: Thai Nam Pham, City Clerk
Submitted by: Thai Nam Pham, City Clerk
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AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF UNION CITY AMENDING SECTION 2.20.100 OF THE UNION CITY MUNICIPAL CODE
TO ALIGN ETHICS TRAINING REQUIREMENTS WITH STATE LAW
WHEREAS, Union City Municipal Code Section 2.20.100(A)(1) requires each Commissioner and alternate to complete at least two hours of training in general ethics principles and ethics laws no later than one year from the first day of service; and WHEREAS, Senate Bill 827 (Chapter 661, Statutes of 2025) amended Government Code Section 53235.1(b)(1), effective January 1, 2026; and WHEREAS, Government Code Section 53235.1(b)(1), as amended, requires a local agency official who commences service on or after January 1, 2026, to complete ethics training no later than six months from the first day of service, while retaining the one-year deadline for an official who commenced service before January 1, 2026; and WHEREAS, the City Council desires to conform the ethics-training deadline in the Union City Municipal Code to current state law while preserving the applicable transition for service that commenced before January 1, 2026, and to maintain alignment with any future amendment to the state-law deadline or any successor provision.
NOW, THEREFORE, THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF UNION CITY DOES ORDAIN AS FOLLOWS:
Section 1. Recitals.
The above recitals are true and correct and are incorporated into this Ordinance by this reference.
Section 2. Municipal Code Amendment.
Subsection (A)(1) of Section 2.20.100 of the Union City Municipal Code is amended as set forth in Exhibit A, attached hereto and incorporated herein by this reference. All other provisions of Section 2.20.100 remain unchanged and in full force and effect.
Section 3. California Environmental Quality Act.
The City Council finds that adoption of this Ordinance is not a project subject to the California Environmental Quality Act because it constitutes an organizational and administrative activity of government that will not result in a direct or reasonably foreseeable indirect physical change in the environment, pursuant to California Code of Regulations, title 14, sections 15060(c)(3) and 15378(b)(5). 78 of 116
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Section 4. Severability.
If any section, subsection, sentence, clause, phrase, or portion of this Ordinance is for any reason held invalid or unconstitutional by a court of competent jurisdiction, that decision shall not affect the validity of the remaining portions of this Ordinance. The City Council declares that it would have adopted this Ordinance and each section, subsection, sentence, clause, phrase, or portion thereof, irrespective of the fact that any one or more sections, subsections, sentences, clauses, phrases, or portions may be declared invalid or unconstitutional.
Section 5. Publication and Effective Date.
This Ordinance shall take effect 30 days after its adoption. Within 15 days after adoption, the City Clerk shall cause this Ordinance to be published once in a newspaper of general circulation printed and published in Alameda County and circulated in the City of Union City, in accordance with Government Code section 36933.
INTRODUCED at a regular meeting of the City Council of the City of Union City held on September 8, 2026.
PASSED, APPROVED, AND ADOPTED at a regular meeting of the City Council of the City of Union City held on September 22, 2026, by the following vote:
AYES:
NOES:
ABSENT:
ABSTAIN:
APPROVED:
GARY SINGH
Mayor
ATTESTED: APPROVED AS TO FORM:
THAI NAM N. PHAM
City Clerk
KRISTOPHER J. KOKOTAYLO
City Attorney
Attachments
1. Exhibit A – Municipal Code Amendment
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EXHIBIT A
MUNICIPAL CODE AMENDMENT
Deletions are shown in strikethrough; additions are shown in underline.
Section 2.20.100. Ethics/AB 1234 and Other Training Requirements.
A. Pursuant to the requirements of Assembly Bill 1234, as codified in Government Code Section 53234 et seq., Commissioners and alternates are required to complete the following training in general ethics principles and ethics laws:
1. Each Commissioner and alternate must complete at least two hours of training in general ethics principles and ethics laws relevant to his or her public service no later than one year from the first day of service as a Commissioner or alternate if service commenced before January 1, 2026, and no later than six months from the first day of service as a Commissioner or alternate if service commences on or after January 1, 2026, pursuant to subdivision (b) of Section 53235.1 of the Government Code.
Notwithstanding the preceding sentence, if subdivision (b)(1) of Section 53235.1 of the Government Code, as amended from time to time, or any successor provision prescribes a different deadline applicable to that Commissioner or alternate for completing the initial ethics training, the deadline prescribed by state law shall control.
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Agenda Item No. 3.4
DATE: September 8, 2026
TO: Honorable Mayor and Members of the City Council
FROM: Joan Malloy, City Manager
SUBJECT: Review the League of California Cities 2026 Annual Conference Resolution and Provide Direction to the City’s Voting Delegate
EXECUTIVE SUMMARY
The City Council is asked to review Resolution No. 1 submitted by the City of Murrieta for consideration at the League of California Cities 2026 Annual Conference and Expo and provide direction to the City’s designated voting delegate regarding the City’s position on the resolution.
Resolution No. 1 calls on the League of California Cities to support the development and advancement of a state constitutional amendment or other legislative, policy, or ballotbased strategy to restore and strengthen local authority over housing and land-use matters. The resolution also calls for consideration of a statewide working group or other appropriate committee to evaluate and develop potential strategies.
The resolution may be amended during the League of California Cities policy committee and Resolutions Committee review process. Accordingly, the City Council may also provide direction regarding the voting delegate’s discretion if amendments are made before the resolution is presented to the General Assembly.
STRATEGIC PLAN ALIGNMENT
This action is not aligned with the strategic plan.
BACKGROUND
The League of California Cities convenes a General Assembly during its Annual Conference and Expo to consider resolutions that may establish League policy. Each member city is entitled to cast one vote through a voting delegate formally designated by its city council.
The League of California Cities received one general resolution for consideration at the 2026 Annual Conference and Expo. In its August 10, 2026, resolution packet, the League encouraged each member city council to review the resolution and determine a position 82 of 116
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Resolution No. 1 was submitted by the City of Murrieta and was accompanied by eight letters of concurrence from cities and individual city officials. The resolution has been referred to the League’s Housing, Community, and Economic Development Policy Committee.
The resolution review process is scheduled as follows:
1. The Housing, Community, and Economic Development Policy Committee will consider the resolution on September 17, 2026.
2. The Resolutions Committee will consider the resolution and the policy committee’s recommendation on September 24, 2026.
3. The General Assembly will convene on September 25, 2026, at 8:30 a.m. at the Anaheim Convention Center.
As of the September 8, 2026, City Council meeting, neither the Policy Committee nor the Resolutions Committee will have acted on the resolution. Both committees may approve, disapprove, amend, take no action on, or refer the resolution for further study. A resolution that is not forwarded by the applicable committees will not proceed to the General Assembly.
DISCUSSION
Resolution No. 1
Resolution No. 1 is titled:
“A Resolution of the General Assembly of the League of California Cities Calling for a Working Group to Consider a State Constitutional Amendment or Other Form of Initiative to Ensure Final Local Authority Over Housing and Land Use Decisions.”
If approved, Resolution No. 1 would establish the League of California Cities' policy supporting the development and advancement of a state constitutional amendment or other legislative, policy, or ballot-based strategy to restore and strengthen local authority over housing and land use matters. The matters identified in the resolution include general plans, housing elements, zoning, density, design and development standards, project siting, and the approval or denial of housing development applications.
The resolution provides that any constitutional amendment or alternative strategy should preserve the State’s authority to establish broad statewide housing goals and enforce constitutional and civil rights, fair housing requirements, building and life-safety standards, and generally applicable environmental protections.
At the same time, the resolution seeks to protect cities from state actions that:
1. Compel approval of housing developments that are inconsistent with locally adopted requirements;
2. Override locally adopted zoning or density standards; or 83 of 116
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3. Invalidate local housing or land use decisions when a city has planned in good faith to accommodate its regional housing needs allocation and maintains adequate housing capacity at all income levels.
The resolution also calls for the League of California Cities to consider establishing a statewide working group or other appropriate committee to conduct legal, fiscal, and policy analyses; engage cities and other stakeholders; and build a statewide coalition.
The resolution identifies the November 2030 General Election, or another reasonable timeframe determined by the working group, as a potential target for advancing any resulting strategy.
Approval of Resolution No. 1 would not itself amend the California Constitution or place a measure on the statewide ballot. It would establish League policy supporting the development and evaluation of potential constitutional, legislative, policy, or ballot-based strategies.
Policy and Implementation Considerations
The League of California Cities staff analysis notes that the organization’s existing policies support local self-governance, local autonomy, and the principle that local zoning is a primary function of cities. Resolution No. 1 would build on existing policies by directing the League to evaluate potential mechanisms to strengthen local authority over housing and land-use decisions.
The League’s analysis also identifies several legal and practical considerations. State law may preempt local ordinances adopted under a city’s police power, and charter city authority over municipal affairs may be limited when a subject is determined to be a matter of statewide concern. Any working group would therefore need to evaluate whether a proposed constitutional change would constitute an amendment or a broader constitutional revision, as those approaches involve different legal processes.
Resolution No. 1 does not prescribe a specific constitutional amendment, legislative proposal, or ballot measure. The policy and fiscal implications would depend on the strategy ultimately developed. The League’s staff analysis states that the resolution itself would not have a significant direct fiscal impact, but that subsequent advocacy, ballot qualification, coalition-building, and campaign activities could incur high costs.
Council Direction
The City Council may provide one of the following directions to the City’s voting delegate:
1. Support Resolution No. 1;
2. Oppose Resolution No. 1;
3. Take no position on Resolution No. 1; or
4. Provide conditional direction based on specified amendments or policy considerations.
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City Council Staff Report Page 4 of 5 September 8, 2026 meeting, the Council may also authorize the voting delegate to exercise reasonable discretion regarding amendments that are substantially consistent with the Council’s direction.
The League’s procedures also allow petitioned resolutions to be introduced during the Annual Conference if the required number of voting delegates sign the petition. Petitioned resolutions are not available for advance review at this time. The Council may determine whether the voting delegate should have discretion to consider any petitioned resolution presented at the General Assembly.
Any direction provided by the City Council would apply to the designated alternate voting delegate if the alternate serves as the City’s voting representative during the General Assembly.
FISCAL IMPACT
There is no direct fiscal impact to the City associated with reviewing Resolution No. 1 and providing direction to the City’s voting delegate.
The League of California Cities staff analysis states that the resolution itself would not have a significant direct fiscal impact. However, future actions arising from the proposed working group, including legal analysis, legislative advocacy, ballot qualification, coalition development, or campaign activity, could involve high costs. This action does not authorize any City expenditure related to those potential future activities.
RECOMMENDATION
The City Council should review Resolution No. 1 and provide direction to the City’s voting delegate regarding whether to support, oppose, or take no position on the resolution, including any direction regarding amendments or petitions to resolutions that may be presented during the League of California Cities 2026 Annual Conference and Expo.
Staff recommends that the City Council allow the voting delegate to use their discretion regarding the final vote. The resolution will have been reviewed by two committees before a recommendation is presented to the General Assembly. If there is a recommendation to support, the resolution (as currently written) only seeks "that the League of California Cities consider establishing a statewide working group or other appropriate committee(s) to evaluate and develop a proposed constitutional amendment or other legislative, policy, or ballot-based strategies to restore and strengthen local authority over housing and land use matters...” There is no obligation to support a constitutional amendment or other outcome from a working group or committee.
Prepared by: Thai Nam Pham, City Clerk
Submitted by: Thai Nam Pham, City Clerk
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1. League of California Cities 2026 Resolution Packet
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2025-2026
CAL CITIES OFFICERS
President
Gabe Quinto
Mayor
El Cerrito
First Vice President
Teresa Acosta
Council Member
Carlsbad
Second Vice President
David Cohen
Council Member
San Jose
Immediate Past President
Lynne B. Kennedy
Mayor Pro Tem,
Rancho Cucamonga
Executive Director
and CEO
Carolyn M. Coleman
1400 K Street, Suite 400, Sacramento, CA 95814 • 916.658.8200 • calcities.org August 10, 2026
TO: Cal Cities Members
RE: Cal Cities 2026 Resolution Packet
Sixty days before the Cal Cities Annual Conference and Expo, Cal Cities members may submit resolutions on issues of importance to cities. This year, Cal Cities received one resolution by the July 25 deadline.
The attached packet contains the proposed resolution, background information, supporting letters from cities and city officials, and an analysis of the resolution by Cal Cities. The packet includes detailed information on the resolution process and the next steps for the resolution.
We encourage each city council to consider the resolution and determine a position so your voting delegate can represent your city’s position on the resolution.
Voting Delegates: City councils must appoint a voting delegate to vote during the General Assembly. Each city may also appoint up to two alternate delegates. If your city has not already done so, please appoint your voting delegate by Tuesday, Sept. 1, 2026. The voting delegate packet contains more information.
The 2026 General Assembly will be held Friday, Sept. 25, at 8:30 a.m. in the Anaheim Convention Center during the Annual Conference and Expo.
For questions about resolutions, voting delegates, or the General Assembly, please contact Zach Seals.
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Information on 2026 Resolutions Process
Consideration by Policy Committee (pre-conference)
Per the Cal Cities bylaws, Cal Cities President Gabe Quinto has referred the submitted resolution to the Housing, Community, and Economic Development Committee. The committee will meet on Thursday, Sept. 17, at 10 a.m. via Zoom to review the resolution and make a recommendation that will be sent to the Resolutions Committee. A public comment period will be held during the meeting. Register for the meeting here.
A list of recommendations the policy committee may make during its meeting is on page two of this packet.
Consideration by Resolutions Committee (during conference) On Thursday, Sept. 24, at 1:00 p.m. the Resolutions Committee will meet to review the resolution and the recommendation of the policy committee.
The Resolutions Committee consist of one representative from each of Cal Cities caucuses, departments, divisions, and policy committees, as well as up to ten additional appointments made by the Cal Cities President. A public comment period will be held during the meeting. Refer to the onsite conference program for the location.
A list of recommendations the Resolutions Committee may make during its meeting is on page two of this packet.
Consideration by the General Assembly (during conference) The General Assembly will convene on Friday, Sept. 25, at 8:30 a.m. to consider any resolutions the Resolutions Committee has forwarded. To vote during the General Assembly, voting delegates must have checked in at the voting delegate booth.
Conference attendees will receive materials for the General Assembly on the evening of Thursday, Sept. 24. For more information on voting and discussion procedures during the General Assembly, see page three of this packet.
Petitioned Resolutions (during conference)
The petitioned resolution is an alternate method to introduce policy proposals during the annual conference. To initiate a petitioned resolution, voting delegates from 10% of member cities must sign the petition. The resolution and signatures are due at least 24 hours before the beginning of the General Assembly. Voting delegates who have checked in at the voting delegate booth can receive more information on petitioned resolutions at the booth onsite. 1 89 of 116
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Policy Committee and Resolutions Committee Actions
The submitted resolution will be heard by the policy committee to which it was assigned, and the Resolutions Committee. The table below shows what recommendations these bodies may make on the resolution.
Policy Committee Actions Resolutions Committee Actions
Approve Approve
Disapprove* Disapprove*
No Action No Action
Amend and approve Amend and approve
Refer to appropriate policy committee
for further study*
Approve as amended
Refer as amended to appropriate
policy committee for further study*
Refer to appropriate policy committee
for further study*
Refer as amended to appropriate
policy committee for further study*
Approve with additional
amendment(s)
Additional amendments and refer to
appropriate policy committee for
further study*
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General Assembly Voting and Discussion Procedures
Discussion Procedures:
Discussion procedures during the General Assembly are guided by two calendars:
the Consent Calendar and the Regular Calendar. As seen below, resolutions are calendared by the recommendations they receive from policy committees and the Resolutions Committee.
For General Resolutions:
Policy Committee
Recommendation
Resolutions Committee
Recommendation Calendar
Approve Approve Consent Calendar
Approve Disapprove or refer Regular Calendar
Disapprove or refer Approve Regular Calendar
Disapprove or refer Disapprove or refer Does not proceed to General Assembly
For Petitioned Resolutions:
Policy Committee
Recommendation Resolutions Committee Action Calendar
N/A
Approve Regular Calendar
Disapprove or Refer Regular Calendar
Disqualified Does not proceed to General
Assembly
Items on the Consent Calendar will be presented as one motion during the General Assembly from the Resolutions Committee chair. Unless an item on the Consent Calendar is set aside by the majority of the General Assembly, a vote will be taken on the whole calendar. If an item is set aside, it will be opened for discussion, followed by a vote.
Items on the Regular Calendar will be presented individually by the Resolutions Committee chair. After a recommendation is presented by the Resolutions Committee chair, the resolution will be opened for discussion by the General Assembly. A vote will take place following discussion.
Voting Procedures:
Per Cal Cities Bylaws Article XII, Sec. 2, all votes will be conducted by voice vote first. If the presiding official cannot determine the outcome, a vote will be taken by an alternative method, typically a raise of voting cards by voting delegates. A roll call vote may be called for by delegates of ten percent or more of the General Assembly.
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2026 Resolution
1. Resolution No. 1 submitted by City of Murrieta
• Letters of concurrence submitted by:
i. City of Banning;
ii. City of Calimesa;
iii. City of Canyon Lake;
iv. City of Moreno Valley;
v. City of Norco;
vi. City of Torrance;
vii. Crystal Ruiz, Mayor, City of San Jacinto;
viii. Jessica Alexander, Mayor, City of Temecula
• Referred to Housing, Community, and Economic Development Committee
• Policy Committee Recommendation:
• Resolutions Committee Recommendation:
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Resolution No. 1
Submitted by City of Murietta
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1. A RESOLUTION OF THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF THE LEAGUE OF CALIFORNIA CITIES
CALLING FOR A WORKING GROUP TO CONSIDER A STATE CONSTITUTIONAL
AMENDMENT OR OTHER FORM OF INITIATIVE TO ENSURE FINAL LOCAL AUTHORITY OVER
HOUSING AND LAND USE DECISIONS
Source: City of Murrieta
Concurrence of five or more cities/city officials
Cities/city officials: City of Banning; City of Calimesa; City of Canyon Lake; City of Moreno Valley; City of Norco; City of Torrance; Crystal Ruiz, Mayor, City of San Jacinto; Jessica Alexander, Mayor, City of Temecula
Referred to: Housing, Community, and Economic Development Policy Committee WHEREAS, California cities have historically been responsible for adopting general plans and zoning regulations, reviewing housing development proposals, and providing or coordinating the streets, water, wastewater, public safety, parks, transportation, and other infrastructure and services necessary to support responsible, environmentally sound, and well-planned residential growth; and
WHEREAS, the League of California Cities is dedicated to protecting and expanding local control for municipalities across the state to ensure their orderly growth and development; and
WHEREAS, the League of California Cities recognizes that local zoning is a primary function of cities and an essential component of home rule, and that a city’s general plan should guide its land use planning and strategic decision-making free from pre-emption by the state; and
WHEREAS, increasingly prescriptive statewide housing mandates and development approval requirements can override locally adopted plans, zoning standards, and public review procedures without adequately accounting for differences that exist in each unique jurisdiction in infrastructure capacity, water availability, wildfire and evacuation risks, environmental constraints, fiscal impacts, public service needs, and community priorities; and
WHEREAS, California’s housing goals can be more effectively advanced through state funding, streamlined environmental requirements, and voluntary partnerships that support housing production while preserving the authority of locally elected officials to determine how and where housing is best planned and approved; NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, by the General Assembly of the League of California Cities, assembled during the Annual Conference in Anaheim, California, on September 25, 2026, that the League of California Cities support the development and advancement of a state constitutional amendment or other legislative, policy, or ballotbased strategies that restore and strengthen local authority over housing and land use matters within municipal boundaries, including general plans, housing elements, zoning, density, design and development standards, project siting, and the approval or denial of housing development applications; and
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BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that any constitutional amendment or alternative strategy should preserve the State’s authority to establish broad statewide housing goals and enforce constitutional and civil rights, fair housing requirements, building and life-safety standards, and generally applicable environmental protections, while protecting cities from state actions that compel, through funding conditions or state law, the approval of housing developments that are inconsistent with locally adopted requirements; override local zoning or density standards; or invalidate locally adopted housing or land use decisions when a city has planned in good faith to accommodate its regional housing needs allocation and maintains adequate capacity for housing at all income levels; and BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the League of California Cities consider establishing a statewide working group or other appropriate committee(s) to evaluate and develop a proposed constitutional amendment or other legislative, policy, or ballot-based strategies to restore and strengthen local authority over housing and land use matters including but limited to: conducting appropriate legal, fiscal, and policy analyses; engaging cities and other stakeholders; and building a statewide coalition of proponent supporters in preparation for; the November 2030 General Election, or within another reasonable time frame as determined by the working group.
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Resolution No. 1: Background
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Background Information for Resolution
Source: City of Murrieta
Background:
California cities are responsible for planning residential growth, adopting general plans and zoning regulations, reviewing development proposals, and providing or coordinating the infrastructure and public services necessary to support new housing. Since 2010, the State has enacted more than 500 housing-related laws that have increasingly shifted housing and land use authority away from local governments. These laws have expanded by-right development, limited locally adopted standards and review processes, and established enforcement mechanisms, including the builder’s remedy, that may override local plans and zoning. Although these measures are frequently presented as solutions to housing affordability, many increase development capacity or restrict local review without delivering the meaningful production of housing needed to address the housing crisis.
At the same time, the State has continued to prioritize increased development capacity without adequately accounting for the infrastructure, public services, economic realities, and safety measures necessary to support housing growth.
State mandates often fail to reflect local conditions, including roadway and utility capacity, water availability, wildfire exposure, environmental limitations, fiscal impacts, and the availability of essential services. Cities are consequently required to accommodate additional housing while receiving no funding or assistance to address the resulting infrastructure and service demands.
Local elected officials are directly accountable to the residents who experience the effects of development decisions and are responsible for balancing housing production with infrastructure capacity, public safety, environmental protection, fiscal sustainability, and community needs. Cities of all types in California have been grappling with this dynamic, ranging from urban to rural, coastal to inland, small to large, northern to southern, voicing concerns to legislative representatives with minimal responsiveness. This is an issue of statewide concern that needs the strength and diversity of the League of California Cities to pursue a long-term solution.
The proposed resolution directs the League of California Cities to establish a statewide working group to evaluate a constitutional amendment or other legislative, policy, or ballot-based strategies to restore and strengthen local authority over housing and land use decisions. The working group would be tasked with developing a more balanced framework that preserves the State’s role in establishing broad housing goals and enforcing constitutional, civil rights, fair housing, building, life-safety, and environmental requirements, while restoring meaningful local authority to allow cities to determine how statewide housing 9 97 of 116
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objectives should be implemented in a manner that reflects local conditions and community priorities while continuing to support responsible housing production.
As the primary statewide organization representing California cities, the League is uniquely positioned to lead this effort. Its established policy, legal, legislative, communications, and advocacy networks enable it to convene municipalities, evaluate potential strategies, conduct legal and fiscal analyses, build consensus, engage stakeholders, and coordinate with statewide decision-makers. League leadership would help ensure that any recommendation reflects the collective interests of California municipalities and would provide the credibility, organizational capacity, and statewide reach necessary to advance a viable strategy.
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Resolution No. 1: Letters of
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July 23, 2026
President Gabe Quinto
League of California Cities
1400 K Street, Suite 400
Sacramento, CA 95814
Subject: Support for a Resolution Establishing a Working Group to Evaluate a State Constitutional Amendment or Other Initiative to Restore Local Housing and Land Use Authority Dear President Quinto,
The City of Murrieta is sponsoring a resolution for consideration by the General Assembly of the League of California Cities to establish a statewide working group to evaluate a constitutional amendment or other legislative, policy, or ballot-based strategies to restore and strengthen local authority over housing and land use decisions.
The proposed resolution, together with the required background materials, will be submitted to Cal Cities for consideration at the 2026 Annual Conference in Orange County on September 24 and
25. The resolution would direct the League to convene a working group to evaluate potential approaches for addressing the increasingly broad and prescriptive state mandates affecting local housing, zoning, development standards, and project approval authority.
On behalf of the City of Canyon Lake, this letter confirms our support for the City of Murrieta’s submission of the proposed resolution and its consideration by the League of California Cities General Assembly at the 2026 Annual Conference.
Sincerely,
Arron Brown
City Manager
City of Canyon Lake
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President Gabe Quinto
League of California Cities
1400 K Street, Suite 400
Sacramento, CA 95814
Subject: Support for a Resolution Establishing a Working Group to Evaluate a State Constitutional Amendment or Other Initiative to Restore Local Housing and Land Use Authority Dear President Quinto,
The City of Murrieta is sponsoring a resolution for consideration by the General Assembly of the League of California Cities to establish a statewide working group to evaluate a constitutional amendment or other legislative, policy, or ballot-based strategies to restore and strengthen local authority over housing and land use decisions.
The proposed resolution, together with the required background materials, will be submitted to Cal Cities for consideration at the 2026 Annual Conference in Orange County on September 24 and 25. The resolution would direct the League to convene a working group to evaluate potential approaches to address increasingly broad and prescriptive state mandates affecting local housing, zoning, development standards, and project approval authority.
On behalf of the City of Moreno Valley, this letter confirms our support for the City of Murrieta’s submission of the proposed resolution and its consideration by the League of California Cities General Assembly at the 2026 Annual Conference.
Sincerely,
Brian Mohan
City Manager
City of Moreno Valley
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President Gabe Quinto
League of California Cities
1400 K Street, Suite 400
Sacramento, CA 95814
Subject: Support for a Resolution Establishing a Working Group to Evaluate a State Constitutional Amendment or Other Initiative to Restore Local Housing and Land Use Authority
Dear President Quinto,
The City of Murrieta is sponsoring a resolution for consideration by the General Assembly of the League of California Cities to establish a statewide working group to evaluate a constitutional amendment or other legislative, policy, or ballot-based strategies to restore and strengthen local authority over housing and land use decisions.
The proposed resolution, together with the required background materials, will be submitted to Cal Cities for consideration at the 2026 Annual Conference in Orange County on September 24 and 25. The resolution would direct the League to convene a working group to evaluate potential approaches for addressing the increasingly broad and prescriptive state mandates affecting local housing, zoning, development standards, and project approval authority.
On behalf of the City of the Norco, this letter confirms our support for the City of Murrieta’s submission of the proposed resolution and its consideration by the League of California Cities General Assembly at the 2026 Annual Conference.
Sincerely,
Kevin Bash
City Council Member
(951) 768-8981
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Mr. Gabe Quinto, President
League of California Cities
1400 K Street, Suite 400
Sacramento, CA 95814
Subject: Support for the City of Murrieta's Resolution Establishing a Working Group to Evaluate a State Constitutional Amendment or Other Initiative to Restore Local Housing and Land Use Authority Dear President Quinto:
I am writing in my individual capacity as Mayor of the City of Temecula to express my strong support for the City of Murrieta's proposed resolution for consideration by the General Assembly of the League of California Cities at the 2026 Annual Conference.
The proposed resolution presents an important opportunity to thoughtfully evaluate the appropriate balance between California's statewide housing objectives and the constitutional principle of local governance. Establishing a statewide working group to examine a potential constitutional amendment, legislative reforms, or other policy initiatives will provide a meaningful forum to assess how local authority over housing and land use decisions can be strengthened while continuing to address the State's housing challenges.
Cities are uniquely positioned to understand the needs, opportunities, and constraints of their communities. Local elected officials are accountable to the residents they serve and are best equipped to make land use decisions that reflect a community's character, infrastructure capacity, economic development goals, environmental stewardship, and long-term vision. Equally important, local governments bear the primary responsibility for protecting public safety. Decisions regarding housing density, transportation, emergency access, wildfire preparedness, evacuation routes, police and fire service capacity, water availability, and critical infrastructure are inherently local matters that require the knowledge and judgment of those who serve their communities every day.
While the State has an important role in addressing California's housing needs, a collaborative approach that respects local expertise and preserves meaningful local discretion will produce stronger, safer, and more sustainable communities. The proposed working group offers an opportunity to evaluate policies that achieve these shared objectives while restoring an appropriate balance between state direction and local authority.
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Mr. Gabe Quinto, President
League of California Cities
July 23, 2026
Although this letter reflects my personal position and is not an official action or policy of the City of Temecula or the Temecula City Council, I respectfully endorse the City of Murrieta's submission of this resolution and encourage its favorable consideration by the League of California Cities General Assembly.
Thank you for your leadership and your thoughtful consideration of this important issue.
Respectfully,
Jessica Alexander
Mayor, City of Temecula
Signing in her individual capacity
and not on behalf of the City of Temecula
or the Temecula City Council.
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League of California Cities Staff Analysis on Resolution No. 1 Staff: Brady Guertin, Legislative Advocate
Committee: Housing, Community, and Economic Development Summary:
Resolution No.1 states that the League of California Cities (Cal Cities) will:
1. Support the development and advancement of a state constitutional amendment or legislative, policy, or ballot-based strategy that restores and strengthens local authority over housing and land use matters, including general plans, housing elements, zoning, density, design and development standards, project siting, and the approval or denial of housing development applications.
Pursuant to the resolution, the strategy should preserve the state’s authority to set broad, statewide housing goals and enforce civil rights, fair housing, building safety, and environmental standards while protecting local control by preventing the state from compelling the approval of developments that conflict with local requirements, override local zoning or density standards, or overturn local land use decisions where a city has planned for and maintained sufficient capacity to meet its housing obligations.
2. Consider establishing a statewide working group or other appropriate committee(s) to evaluate and develop a proposed constitutional amendment or other legislative, policy, or ballot-based strategies to restore and strengthen local authority over housing and land use matters.
The resolution states: “conducting legal, fiscal, and policy analyses; engaging cities and other stakeholders; and building a statewide coalition of proponent supporters in preparation for the November 2030 General Election, or within another reasonable time period.” Background:
As provided in the background information, the city of Murrieta is sponsoring this resolution in response to concerns over state laws that have increasingly reduced city discretion over housing and land use decisions, including legislation that requires ministerial or by-right approvals for housing projects, limits the application of local development standards, and strengthens state enforcement mechanisms against local governments.
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local infrastructure, public service needs, public safety, market, and fiscal considerations.
The resolution states that California’s housing goals are better advanced through state funding, streamlined environmental requirements, and voluntary partnerships, while preserving local authority over how and where housing is best planned and approved.
Consideration of the resolution may be informed by a brief examination of how the California Constitution allocates authority between the state and cities with respect to land use decisions.
The constitution grants cities the power to adopt local laws to protect the public’s health, safety, and welfare. This grant is called the “police power,” which is the basis for local land use regulation. The constitution grants charter cities the additional power to adopt local laws affecting “municipal affairs.” This power, commonly referred to as “home rule,” is based on the principle that a city, rather than the state, is in the best position to identify and satisfy the needs of the local community.
The constitution’s broad grant of police power contains a significant limitation.
Local law adopted under the police power is not valid if it “conflicts” with state law. A local law “conflicts” with state law when it regulates the same “field” in which the Legislature has stated its intent to occupy. In that case, state law is said to “preempt” the local law and it cannot be enforced.
An ordinance adopted by a charter city under the municipal affairs power cannot be enforced if it affects a “matter of statewide concern.” The subjects that have been identified as “matters of statewide concern” have changed over the years due to economic, social, and political circumstances.
Since the 1960s, the state has enacted numerous laws that limit or preempt aspects of local land use and zoning authority. These laws include the Fair Employment and Housing Act, Housing Element Law, Housing Accountability Act, Density Bonus Law, Permit Streamlining Act, accessory dwelling unit laws, California Environmental Quality Act, and others. In recent years, the state has enacted several laws that Cal Cities was the leading opposition force against, as many of the proposals pre-empted local land use authority, limited public review, and constrained local flexibility. In support of its housing and land use legislation, the Legislature has cited a statewide housing crisis and the need for increased housing production at all income levels while asserting that a uniform approach to local land use decision-making is required. 25 113 of 116
Discussion:
The resolution does not prescribe a specific policy mechanism. The eight letters in support recommend creating a working group or committee to evaluate potential approaches, including legislative proposals, constitutional amendments, or ballot initiatives to strengthen local authority over housing and land use matters.
A discussion of a strategy to restore and strengthen local authority over housing and land use matters will need to consider the California Constitution’s framework for both preemption of police power enactments and municipal affairs, discussed above. It will also need to determine whether changes to the California Constitution will be proposed, and whether they constitute an amendment or a revision, which require different processes.
A constitutional revision is a multistep process blending legislative consensus, voter support, and on occasion, a constitutional convention. It requires significant public engagement.
A constitutional amendment would require a ballot initiative, which includes gathering enough valid signatures to qualify for the ballot, building large coalitions to support election efforts, and campaigning to voters to support the initiative. This process can involve significant costs. In the last major election for ballot initiatives in 2024, proponents spent $8-$18 million to qualify for the ballot and spent nearly $700 million for the full election cycle, averaging out to about $100 million per ballot initiative.
Cal Cities has been engaged in ballot advocacy for over 20 years. In the early 2000s, Cal Cities developed a ballot advocacy infrastructure that included forming an issue political action committee, fundraising, establishing a network of regional managers, and building a coalition with other organizations to ultimately advocate on a ballot measure. Ballot advocacy requires the approval of the Board of Directors with a supermajority vote.
In the Legislature, Cal Cities plays an active and influential role to ensure that local flexibility and autonomy in the land use and housing space is maintained by engaging on dozens of bills every legislative session to ensure that cities' voices are heard at the state Capitol. Below, you will find Cal Cities “Existing Policy” on local control, housing, and land use policies.
Fiscal Impact
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Existing Cal Cities Policy
Vision
To be recognized and respected as the leading advocate for the common interests of California's cities.
Mission Statement
To expand and protect local control for cities through education and advocacy to enhance the quality of life for all Californians.
We Believe
• Local self-governance is the cornerstone of democracy. • Our strength lies in the unity of our diverse communities of interest. • In the involvement of all stakeholders in establishing goals and in solving problems.
• In conducting the business of government with transparency, openness, respect, and civility.
• The spirit of honest public service is what builds communities. • Open decision-making that is of the highest ethical standards honors the public trust.
• Cities are vital to the strength of the California economy. • The vitality of cities is dependent upon their fiscal stability and local autonomy.
• The active participation of all city officials increases the League's effectiveness.
• Partnerships and collaborations are essential elements of focused advocacy and lobbying.
• Ethical and well-informed city officials are essential for responsive, visionary leadership and effective and efficient city operations.
Zoning
Cal Cities believes local zoning is a primary function of cities and is an essential component of home rule. The process of adoption, implementation and enforcement of zoning ordinances should be open and fair to the public and enhance the responsiveness of local decision-makers. State policy should leave local siting and use decisions to the city and not interfere with local prerogative beyond providing a constitutionally valid procedure for adopting local regulations. State agency siting of facilities, including campuses and office buildings, should be subject to local notice and hearing requirements in order to meet concerns of the local community. Cal Cities opposes legislation that seeks to limit local authority over parking requirements.
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governments and should have equal status with the other elements of the general plan.
Encourage Full Community Participation
Foster an open and inclusive community dialogue and promote alliances and partnerships to meet community needs.
Well-Planned New Growth
Recognize and preserve open space, watersheds, environmental habitats, and agricultural lands, while accommodating new growth in compact forms, in a manner that:
• De-emphasizes automobile dependency;
• Integrates the new growth into existing communities;
• Creates a diversity of affordable housing near employment centers; • Provides job opportunities for people of all ages and income levels.
Support:
The following letters of concurrence were received:
City of Banning
City of Calimesa
City of Canyon Lake
City of Moreno Valley
City of Norco
City of Torrance
Crystal Ruiz, Mayor, City of San Jacinto
Jessica Alexander, Mayor, City of Temecula
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