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MINUTES
CITY OF UNION CITY
CITY COUNCIL / SUCCESSOR AGENCY TO THE REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY
REGULAR MEETING
GARY SINGH, Mayor
JAIME PATIÑO, Vice Mayor (District 2)
LANCE NISHIHIRA, Councilmember (District 1)
JEFF WANG, Councilmember (District 3)
SCOTT SAKAKIHARA, Councilmember (District 4)
Tuesday, September 8, 2026 | 7:00 PM
City Hall – Tom Kitayama City Council Chambers
34009 Alvarado-Niles Road, Union City, CA 94587
1. CALL TO ORDER
Mayor Singh called the meeting to order at 7:00 PM.
1.1. Pledge of Allegiance
Mayor Singh led the Pledge of Allegiance.
1.2. Roll Call
Attendance Attendee Name
Present Lance Nishihira, Councilmember
Scott Sakakihara, Councilmember
Jeff Wang, Councilmember (via teleconference)
Jaime Patiño, Vice Mayor
Gary Singh, Mayor
Absent None
Councilmember Wang participated via teleconference from Dallas Marriott Downtown, 650 North Pearl Street, Dallas, Texas 75201, pursuant to Government Code Section 54953(b). He confirmed his location and that no members of the public were present there.
2. ORAL COMMUNICATIONS
Mayor Singh opened Oral Communications. The following speakers addressed the Council:
Yvonne Valle-Mott
Jack Kwei
Ruben Lopez
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In response to concerns regarding 1260 F Street, Economic and Community Development Director Campbell stated that staff would reevaluate code enforcement efforts and send the Neighborhood Preservation Inspector to the property. At Mayor Singh’s request, City Attorney Kokotaylo agreed to consult with staff regarding available options.
Mayor Singh reported that staff was preparing correspondence regarding concerns at the Contempo homeowners association and anticipated sending the letter within two weeks.
City Clerk Pham confirmed that no hands were raised online. There being no further speakers, Mayor Singh closed Oral Communications.
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
City Manager Malloy introduced the item. Niccolo De Luca, Vice President and Chief Advocacy Officer of Townsend Public Affairs, presented the report and answered Council questions. Mr. De Luca stated that Townsend Public Affairs would follow up with federal agencies regarding the approved funding for the fire engine and streetlight and notify the City when the Governor acted on Assembly Bill 113.
City Clerk Pham reported that no speaker cards had been submitted and no hands were raised online. There were no public speakers.
Motion: 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.
RESULT: Pass
MOVER: Vice Mayor Patiño
SECONDER: Councilmember Sakakihara
AYES: Councilmembers Nishihira, Sakakihara, Wang, Vice Mayor Patiño, and Mayor Singh
NOES: None
ABSENT: None
Enactment No.: Resolution No. 2026-146
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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 City Clerk Pham presented the report. City Clerk Pham and City Manager Malloy answered Council questions. Councilmember Wang requested that staff update outdated Youth Commission policies. City Manager Malloy stated that staff would update the policies to align with the Youth Commission’s school-year schedule and procedures.
Motion: Waive full reading and introduce by title only the proposed ordinance standardizing the annual selection of commission chairs and vice chairs beginning in January 2027, and adopt the companion resolution establishing the same schedule for the Bicycle and Pedestrian Advisory Committee and the Sales Tax and Utility Users’ Tax Oversight Committee.
RESULT: Pass
MOVER: Vice Mayor Patiño
SECONDER: Councilmember Wang
AYES: Councilmembers Nishihira, Sakakihara, Wang, Vice Mayor Patiño, and Mayor Singh
NOES: None
ABSENT: None
After the vote, Mayor Singh asked about public participation. City Clerk Pham stated that he had previously reported that he had received no speaker cards and had seen no hands raised online.
The ordinance was introduced, and the companion resolution was adopted.
Enactment No.: Resolution No. 2026-147
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 City Clerk Pham presented the report. There were no Council questions.
City Clerk Pham reported that no speaker cards had been submitted and no hands were raised online. Mayor Singh invited public comment; there were no speakers.
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Motion: 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.
RESULT: Pass
MOVER: Councilmember Sakakihara
SECONDER: Vice Mayor Patiño
AYES: Councilmembers Nishihira, Sakakihara, Wang, Vice Mayor Patiño, and Mayor Singh
NOES: None
ABSENT: None
The ordinance was introduced.
3.4. Review the League of California Cities 2026 Annual Conference Resolution and Provide Direction to the City’s Voting Delegate
City Manager Malloy presented the report and answered Council questions. Mayor Singh invited public comment; there were no speakers.
Councilmember Wang requested further Council review. City Manager Malloy stated that she would consult Townsend Public Affairs regarding possible amendments, and Vice Mayor Patiño stated that he would notify Councilmember Wang of changes considered by the resolutions committee. No additional Council meeting or study session was scheduled.
Motion: Allow the City’s voting delegates to use their discretion regarding the final vote, including amendments or petitioned resolutions presented during the League of California Cities 2026 Annual Conference and Expo.
RESULT: Pass
MOVER: Vice Mayor Patiño
SECONDER: Councilmember Wang
AYES: Councilmembers Nishihira, Sakakihara, Wang, Vice Mayor Patiño, and Mayor Singh
NOES: None
ABSENT: None
4. SUCCESSOR AGENCY TO REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY
There were none.
5. ITEMS REFERRED BY COUNCIL
Vice Mayor Patiño reported attending the League of California Cities Public Safety Policy Committee meeting on August 6; the Cal Cities Latino Caucus Public Relations Committee meeting on August 27; the Cal Cities Latino Caucus Board meeting on August 28; and the Cal Cities legislative call-to-action webinar on September 3. He also reported attending the Hispanic Elected Local Officials Board meeting on August 20 and the National Association of Latino Elected and Appointed Officials Board meeting on August 27.
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Councilmember Sakakihara reported attending the Housing Authority of Alameda County special meeting on August 5. He reported that the Ava Community Energy Board of Directors’ August meeting had been canceled and that its Finance, Administration, and Procurement Subcommittee would meet on September 9, followed by the Board of Directors meeting the following week.
Councilmember Nishihira reported that the next Alameda County Waste Management Authority (StopWaste) meeting would be on September 10, and the City Council and New Haven Unified School District joint meeting would be on September 14.
Councilmember Wang reported attending the Youth Commission swearing-in on August 12 and the National League of Cities Public Safety and Crime Prevention Committee meeting on August 27. He also noted the September 14 joint meeting between the City Council and the New Haven Unified School District.
Mayor Singh reported attending a Utility Users Tax meeting in August and administering the oath to Youth Commission members.
6. GOOD OF THE ORDER
Vice Mayor Patiño reported hosting the Philippine Consul General and staff and participating in a Tri-City Voice interview regarding proposed Office of Management and Budget rule changes on July 30; attending the Centro de Servicios backpack giveaway and Larry Orozco car show on August 8; meeting with Fremont Bank and City Manager Malloy on August 11 regarding possible sponsorship of Larry Orozco Teen Workshop repairs; attending a workshop improvements committee meeting on August 13; attending the Brickhouse Boxing event at the Mark Green Sports Center on August 15, the Cambria gathering on August 20, the Tiburcio Vasquez Health Center employee appreciation event on August 21, and the Bay Area Artist Showcase at Studio 11 on August 29; hosting a Taiwanese delegation on August 31; and attending the Unionist of the Year dinner in Oakland. He also reported attending the Cal Cities Champions of Equity ceremony in East Palo Alto on September 3. He requested adjournment in memory of Rhonda Shannon Alcazar; Mayor Singh granted the request.
Councilmember Sakakihara reported attending National Night Out.
Councilmember Nishihira announced Daily Bowl’s tenth anniversary celebration on September 26 at the Ruggieri Senior Center.
Councilmember Wang reported attending National Night Out on August 4, the Sister City Festival on August 16, and a luncheon with Taiwanese delegates and the Chamber of Commerce, hosted by Re-Teck, on the 24th.
Mayor Singh reported attending backpack giveaways at Centro de Servicios and a church on Western Avenue, the Cambria gathering, a Taiwanese delegation event, and a sister city event. He reported meeting with representatives of the business improvement district regarding the upcoming Sama-Sama festival. He requested that City Manager Malloy evaluate potential City assistance and report back to the Council at its next meeting; City Manager Malloy agreed. No funding was approved.
7. ADJOURNMENT
Mayor Singh adjourned the meeting at 8:01 PM in memory of Rhonda Shannon Alcazar.
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I HEREBY CERTIFY that the foregoing minutes were duly and regularly adopted at a regular meeting of the City Council and Successor Agency to the Redevelopment Agency of the City of Union City on September 22, 2026.
Thai Nam Pham, MMC, CPMC
City Clerk