Agenda packet, regular meeting, first session — Union City City Council, October 13, 2026

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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, October 13, 2026 | 7:00 PM
City Hall – Tom Kitayama City Council Chambers
34009 Alvarado-Niles Road, Union City, CA 94587

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1. CALL TO ORDER

1.1. Pledge of Allegiance

1.2. Roll Call

2. ORAL COMMUNICATIONS
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3. CONSENT CALENDAR
All items listed under the Consent Calendar are considered routine and will be approved together with one motion. If any item requires discussion, it will be removed from the Consent Calendar and discussed separately.

3.1. Approve the September 22, 2026 City Council Special Meeting Action Minutes

3.2. Approve the September 22, 2026 City Council Regular Meeting Action Minutes

3.3. Adopt a Resolution Designating the Voting Delegate and Alternate Voting Delegate for the National League of Cities 2026 City Summit, November 19– 21, 2026, in Nashville, Tennessee

3.4. Adopt a Resolution Accepting a $71,200 Grant from Fremont Bank and Appropriate the Funds to the Larry Orozco Teen Workshop Improvements Project #25-68

3.5. Adopt a Resolution Ratifying the City Manager's Execution of Amendment Nos. 10 and 11 to the Dispatch Service Agreement with the City of Fremont Extending the Term Through December 31, 2026

3.6. Adopt a Resolution Approving and Authorizing a Side Letter Agreement for a Pilot Program Schedule for the COPPS Unit with the Police Officers Association (POA)

3.7. Adopt a Resolution Approving the Newly Established Classifications of Revenue Coordinator and Junior Accountant, Approving a Side Letter with OE3 PEG, and Updating the Classification and Compensation Plan to Include the Classifications of Revenue Coordinator and Junior Accountant

3.8. Adopt a Resolution Approving the Award of a Construction Contract to Pavement Coatings Company, in the Amount of $491,698, Approving a Total Construction Budget, in the Amount of $540,868, for the Arizona Street Bike Boulevard, City Project No. 25-55

3.9. Adopt a Resolution Authorizing the City Manager to Execute the Ninth Amendment to the Consulting Services Agreement with HDR, in the Amount of $70,104, for a Total Not-to-Exceed Contract Amount of $961,727, for Engineering Design and Construction Support for the At-Grade Pedestrian Crossing at BART, City Project No. 14-14

3.10. Waive Further Reading and Adopt an Ordinance of the City Council of Union City Amending Certain Sections of Title 8, “Animals” of the Union City Municipal Code to Update Regulations Pertaining to Vicious and Potentially Dangerous Dogs
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4. CITY MANAGER REPORTS

4.1. Adopt a Resolution Accepting the BART Transit Column Mural Project Update, Approving a Revised Project Timeline, Approving the Request for Qualifications and Request for Proposals, and Approving a Budget Appropriation

5. SUCCESSOR AGENCY TO REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY - NONE

6. ITEMS REFERRED BY COUNCIL

7. GOOD OF THE ORDER

8. CLOSED SESSION

8.1. Conference with Labor Negotiators (Pursuant to Government Code Section 54957.6)
Agency Designated Representatives: City Attorney, Mayor Singh Unrepresented Employee: City Manager

9. ADJOURNMENT

MEETING INFORMATION
The City Council is authorized to take action only on items listed on this agenda. Public comment is welcomed and encouraged on 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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ADDRESSING THE CITY COUNCIL
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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.

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2. We respect the Council-Manager form of government, and do not interfere with the City Manager's role or any professional duties of City staff.

3. We recognize that matters of confidential nature are to be kept private and undisclosed.

4. We respect each other's opinions and are supportive of each other's work advocating for the City, and we ensure that all voices are heard. We do not criticize others for having a different point of view, and we agree to disagree respectfully.

5. We understand that the City Council acts as a body, all members are equal, and policy direction is only given by a majority vote of the City Council. Once a decision is made, all members of the City Council must respect the City Council's direction.

6. We will be prepared for City Council meetings and ask our questions of the City Manager in advance so we can avoid surprising City staff at meetings.

7. We do not criticize City staff publicly or to others and will refrain from directing them. Instead, we will take our concerns and questions privately to the City Manager.

8. We will govern on an at-large basis, although elected by districts. We will maintain a citywide perspective and consider the needs and interests of the entire community.

9. We will continue to allocate resources based on long-term strategic priorities and efforts, with consideration of citywide service levels and financial capacity.

10. We understand customer service is the priority and each member of the City Council will help constituents regardless of the district in which they reside or from which a Councilmember themselves is elected.

11. We recognize the significant importance of attendance and participation at City Council meetings in proceeding with City business. All members of the City Council should endeavor to miss no more than two regular meetings per calendar year absent extraordinary circumstances. Members of the City Council should, absent unforeseen circumstances, provide a minimum of sixty days' notice to the City Council of planned absences during the Good of the Order or Items Referred by Council portion of the City Council agenda, as appropriate.

May these Council Norms be administered and enforced in the following manner:

1. Councilmembers have the primary responsibility to assure that ethical standards are understood and met by the Council, and that the public can continue to have full confidence in the integrity of government.

2. The Mayor and the Council have the responsibility to intervene when action of its members are in violation of Council Norms.

3. The City Council can review and revise the Council Norms as needed.

4. During City Council discussions, deliberations, and proceedings, the Mayor is designated with the primary responsibility to ensure that Councilmembers adhere to the Council Norms.

CERTIFICATION OF MEETING NOTICE AND AGENDA POSTING
This notice and agenda were posted on the City's website and the City Hall bulletin board at least 72 hours prior to the meeting date, in compliance with the Ralph M. Brown Act.

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/s/Thai Nam Pham, MMC, CPMC
City Clerk/Secretary to the City of Union City Successor Agency City Council Staff Report Page 1 of 1 October 13, 2026

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STAFF REPORT
Agenda Item No. 3.1
DATE: October 13, 2026
TO: Honorable Mayor and Members of the City Council
FROM: Joan Malloy, City Manager
SUBJECT: Approve the September 22, 2026 City Council Special Meeting Action Minutes

RECOMMENDATION
Staff recommends that the Council approve the meeting minutes.

Prepared by: Christopher Chang, Administrative Specialist - Confidential Submitted by: Thai Nam Pham, City Clerk

ATTACHMENTS

1. Action Minutes
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MINUTES

CITY OF UNION CITY

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SPECIAL MEETING
GARY SINGH, Mayor
JAIME PATIÑO, Vice Mayor (District 2)
LANCE NISHIHIRA, Councilmember (District 1)
JEFF WANG, Councilmember (District 3)
SCOTT SAKAKIHARA, Councilmember (District 4)
Tuesday, September 22, 2026 | 6:30 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 6:33 PM.

2. ROLL CALL
Attendance Attendee Name
Present Lance Nishihira, Councilmember
Scott Sakakihara, Councilmember
Jeff Wang, Councilmember
Jaime Patiño, Vice Mayor
Gary Singh, Mayor
Absent None

3. ORAL COMMUNICATIONS - Comments Limited to Items on the Special Meeting Agenda
Mayor Singh opened Oral Communications. There being no speakers, Mayor Singh closed Oral Communications.

4. PROCLAMATIONS AND PRESENTATIONS

4.1. Proclamation Recognizing October 7, 2026, as Clean Air Day Mayor Singh read the proclamation aloud and presented it to Transit Manager Adams, who accepted it and provided brief remarks thanking the Council for recognizing Clean Air Day and Union City Transit. 8 of 272
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4.2. Proclamation Recognizing September 2026 as National Preparedness Month and Presentation
Mayor Singh read the proclamation aloud and presented it to Emergency Services Coordinator Martinez, who accepted it and delivered a presentation. The Council did not ask questions.

4.3. Presentation from Ava Community Energy
Ava Community Energy Chief Executive Officer Howard Chang delivered a presentation and answered questions from the Council.

4.4. Presentation on Larry Orozco Teen Workshop Renovation Update Supervising Construction Inspector Gutierrez delivered a presentation and answered questions from the Council.

5. ADJOURNMENT
Mayor Singh adjourned the meeting at 7:21 PM.

I HEREBY CERTIFY that the foregoing minutes were duly and regularly adopted at a regular meeting of the City Council of the City of Union City on October 13, 2026. /s/Thai Nam Pham, MMC, CPMC
City Clerk
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STAFF REPORT
Agenda Item No. 3.2
DATE: October 13, 2026
TO: Honorable Mayor and Members of the City Council
FROM: Joan Malloy, City Manager
SUBJECT: Approve the September 22, 2026 City Council Regular Meeting Action Minutes

RECOMMENDATION
Staff recommends that the Council approve the meeting minutes.

Prepared by: Christopher Chang, Administrative Specialist - Confidential Submitted by: Thai Nam Pham, City Clerk

ATTACHMENTS

1. Action Minutes
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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 22, 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 7:28 PM.

1.1. Pledge of Allegiance
Mayor Singh led the Pledge of Allegiance.

1.2. Roll Call
Attendance Attendee Name
Present Lance Nishihira, Councilmember
Scott Sakakihara, Councilmember
Jeff Wang, Councilmember
Jaime Patiño, Vice Mayor
Gary Singh, Mayor
Absent None

2. ORAL COMMUNICATIONS
Mayor Singh opened Oral Communications. The following speakers addressed the Council, in order:

Ruben Para
Michael Wang (remote)
Mayor Singh referred Mr. Para to Deputy Police Chief Holt for follow-up and invited him to contact the Mayor if further assistance was needed. There being no further speakers, Mayor Singh concluded Oral Communications.
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3. CONSENT CALENDAR
Mayor Singh pulled Items 3.11 through 3.14 for separate consideration and disclosed economic conflicts of interest. For Items 3.12 and 3.14, he stated that MV Transportation, Inc., the operator of Union City Transit, leased real property from him and was a source of income.

For Items 3.11 and 3.13, he disclosed a real-property interest in his residence near the Alvarado-Niles Road Part-Time Transit Lane Pilot Project study area.

BART Director Liz Ames spoke on Item 3.7. City Manager Malloy clarified that the public easement on Lotus Pond Commons was not part of the parcel map under consideration and would be incorporated into future improvements to access, roadways, and intersections.

Motion: Approve Consent Calendar Items 3.1 through 3.10.

Item Record
RESULT: Pass (5–0)
MOVER: Vice Mayor Patiño
SECONDER: Councilmember Wang
AYES: Councilmembers Nishihira, Sakakihara, Wang, Vice Mayor Patiño, and Mayor Singh
NOES: None
ABSENT: None

3.1. Approve the September 8, 2026 City Council Special Meeting Action Minutes Approved as part of the Consent Calendar.

3.2. Approve the September 8, 2026 City Council Regular Meeting Action Minutes Approved as part of the Consent Calendar.

3.3. Waive Further Reading and Adopt 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 Adopted as part of the Consent Calendar.

Enactment No.: Ordinance No. 2026-007

3.4. Waive Further Reading and Adopt 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
Adopted as part of the Consent Calendar.

Enactment No.: Ordinance No. 2026-008

3.5. Adopt a Resolution Approving an Amendment to the Compensation and Benefit Plan for Unrepresented Employees Related to Retirement Benefits Adopted as part of the Consent Calendar.

Enactment No.: Resolution No. 2026-148
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3.6. Adopt a Resolution Amending the Budget to Appropriate $10,000 From the Union Landing Property Improvement District Fund Towards Marketing and Promotion for the Sama-Sama Fest 2026 in Union Landing
Adopted as part of the Consent Calendar.

Enactment No.: Resolution No. 2026-149

3.7. Adopt a Resolution Authorizing the City Manager to Execute the First Amendment to the Consulting Services Agreement with Kimley-Horn and Associates, Inc., in the Amount of $61,650, for a Total Contract Amount of $135,850, for the Final Parcel Map for Phase (Segment) 2 of the Quarry Lakes Parkway Project, City Project No. 18-04
Adopted as part of the Consent Calendar.

Enactment No.: Resolution No. 2026-150

3.8. Adopt a Resolution Awarding a Two-Year Service Contract to P31 Enterprises, Inc. for Citywide Tree Pruning and Removal, City Project No. 27-00, in a Total Notto-Exceed Amount of $430,000, and Authorizing the City Manager to Exercise Up to Three One-Year Extension Options for a Five-Year Aggregate Amount Not to Exceed $1,195,000
Adopted as part of the Consent Calendar.

Enactment No.: Resolution No. 2026-151

3.9. Adopt a Resolution Approving the Award of a Construction Contract to McKim Corporation, in the Amount of $641,564, Approving a Total Construction Budget, in the Amount of $769,877, and Appropriating $799,877 From Various Funds to the Dyer Street Pavement Rehabilitation Project - Phase 2, City Project No. 26-38 Adopted as part of the Consent Calendar.

Enactment No.: Resolution No. 2026-152

3.10. Adopt a Resolution Authorizing the City Manager to Execute the First Amendment to the Consulting Services Agreement with Gates Studio, in the Amount of $41,930, for a Total Not-to-Exceed Contract Amount of $340,940, for Additional Scope of Work for the Revision and Update of the Parks and Recreation Master Plan, City Project No. 24-20, and Appropriating $41,930 from the Park-In-Lieu Fund in Fiscal Year 2026-2027 for Project No. 24-20
Adopted as part of the Consent Calendar.

Enactment No.: Resolution No. 2026-153
Mayor Singh left the Council Chambers before consideration of Items 3.11 through 3.14. Vice Mayor Patiño presided. The items were considered together.

Motion: Approve Items 3.11 through 3.14.

Item Record
RESULT: Pass (4–0)
MOVER: Councilmember Nishihira
SECONDER: Councilmember Sakakihara
AYES: Councilmembers Nishihira, Sakakihara, Wang, and Vice Mayor Patiño NOES: None
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Motion: Approve Items 3.11 through 3.14.

Item Record
ABSENT: None
RECUSED: Mayor Singh

3.11. Adopt a Resolution Approving an Exchange of the Remaining Local Match Balance for the Metropolitan Transportation Commission’s Bus Accelerated Infrastructure Delivery Grant Program, in the Amount of $41,208, from ACTIA Streets & Roads Fund to Measure BB (2014) Fund for the Alvarado-Niles Road Part-Time Transit Lane Pilot Project, City Project No. 24-21, and Amending the Five-Year Capital Improvement Plan to Reflect the Changes in Funding Adopted by the combined motion approving Items 3.11 through 3.14 above.

Enactment No.: Resolution No. 2026-154

3.12. Adopt a Resolution Approving the Award of a Construction Contract to Mark Lee and Yong Kay, Inc., DBA Bay Construction Company, in the Amount of $322,130, Approving a Total Construction Budget in the Amount of $370,450, and Authorizing a Budget Transfer, in the Amount of $470,450, from Quarry Lakes Parkway, City Project No. 18-04, to the Block 6 Interim Transit Facility Project, City Project No. 26-19
Adopted by the combined motion approving Items 3.11 through 3.14 above.

Enactment No.: Resolution No. 2026-155

3.13. Adopt a Resolution Authorizing the City Manager to Execute the Second Amendment to the Consulting Services Agreement with Kittelson & Associates, Inc., in the Amount of $325,001, for a Total Not-to-Exceed Contract Amount of $600,612, for Final Design and Right-of-Way Services for the Alvarado-Niles Road Part-Time Transit Lane Pilot Project, City Project No. 24-21 Adopted by the combined motion approving Items 3.11 through 3.14 above.

Enactment No.: Resolution No. 2026-156

3.14. Adopt a Resolution Authorizing the City Manager, or Their Designee, to Submit the Required Funding Application and to Execute the Certifications, Assurances and Authorized Agent Forms for the Electric Vehicle Charging Infrastructure for Union City Transit Project, in the Amount of $94,882, to the Low-Carbon Transit Operations Program (LCTOP) Cycle B and to Place the Award in the Capital Facilities Improvements Fund for the Union City Transit Fleet Electrification Project, City Project No. 22-11
Adopted by the combined motion approving Items 3.11 through 3.14 above.

Enactment No.: Resolution No. 2026-157
Mayor Singh returned to the Council Chambers and resumed presiding over the meeting. 14 of 272
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4. PUBLIC HEARINGS

4.1. Hold a Public Hearing and Adopt a Resolution Approving the 2025-2026 Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) Consolidated Annual Performance and Evaluation Report (CAPER) and Authorizing the City Manager to Submit the 2025- 2026 CDBG CAPER to the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development Housing and Community Development Manager Gomez provided the staff presentation.

Staff reported that no comments were received during the public comment period, which closed on September 14, 2026. The Council did not ask questions about the presentation.

Mayor Singh opened the Public Hearing. There being no speakers, Mayor Singh closed the Public Hearing at 7:52 PM.

Mayor Singh requested information regarding Centro de Servicios’ expenditures and services. City Manager Malloy agreed to contact Centro de Servicios and obtain the available data. She also offered a future presentation on the organization’s activities if the Council was interested.

Motion: Adopt a resolution approving the 2025-2026 Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) Consolidated Annual Performance and Evaluation Report (CAPER) and authorizing the City Manager to submit the 2025-2026 CDBG CAPER to the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development.

Item Record
RESULT: Pass (5–0)
MOVER: Councilmember Sakakihara
SECONDER: Councilmember Wang
AYES: Councilmembers Nishihira, Sakakihara, Wang, Vice Mayor Patiño, and Mayor Singh
NOES: None
ABSENT: None

Enactment No.: Resolution No. 2026-158

5. CITY MANAGER REPORTS

5.1. Receive and File the Fiscal Year 2025-26 Overtime Usage Report Finance Director Thai provided the staff presentation and responded to questions from the Council. Police Chief Rinetti and City Manager Malloy provided additional information.

Vice Mayor Patiño requested monthly budget-to-actual reports for department heads and the Council. Councilmember Wang requested comparisons between overtime usage and departmental budgets, regular reporting, and explanations of unanticipated overtime.

Councilmember Nishihira requested improved overtime forecasting and consideration of needed budget adjustments. Mayor Singh requested that overtime information accompany quarterly financial reports.

Finance Director Thai identified monthly departmental reporting, staff training, and more realistic overtime budgeting as goals for improvement. City Manager Malloy stated that staff had begun reviewing scheduling and seasonal staffing options to reduce overtime.

No reporting schedule or budget amendment was adopted by formal motion.

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5.2. Waive Full Reading and Introduce an Ordinance of the City Council of the City of Union City Amending Certain Sections of Title 8, “Animals” of the Union City Municipal Code to Update Regulations Pertaining to Vicious and Potentially Dangerous Dogs
City Attorney Kokotaylo provided the staff presentation. The Council did not ask questions about the proposed ordinance.

Motion: Waive full reading and introduce by title only an ordinance of the City Council of the City of Union City amending certain sections of Title 8, “Animals,” of the Union City Municipal Code to update regulations pertaining to vicious and potentially dangerous dogs.

Item Record
RESULT: Pass
MOVER: Councilmember Wang
SECONDER: Vice Mayor Patiño
AYES: Councilmembers Nishihira, Sakakihara, Wang, Vice Mayor Patiño, and Mayor Singh
NOES: None
ABSENT: None
The ordinance was introduced and was to return at the next Council meeting for adoption.

6. SUCCESSOR AGENCY TO REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY
There were none.

7. ITEMS REFERRED BY COUNCIL
Vice Mayor Patiño reported that he and Councilmember Wang would attend the League of California Cities Annual Conference in Anaheim from September 23 through September 25.

He also reported on upcoming Cal Cities Board of Directors and Latino Caucus board meetings, as well as a meeting with National League of Cities leadership during the conference.

Councilmember Sakakihara reported that he attended the Ava Community Energy Finance Subcommittee and Parks and Recreation Commission meetings on September 9 and the Ava Community Energy Board meeting on September 16.

Councilmember Wang reported that he attended the joint meeting with the New Haven Unified School District on September 14, that the next joint meeting would be in January, and that he would attend the League of California Cities Annual Conference in Anaheim from September 23 through September 25.

Councilmember Nishihira reported that he attended the joint meeting with the New Haven Unified School District on September 14. He reported upcoming StopWaste meetings and events in Oakland on September 23 and September 30, including the 50th anniversary event, as well as an Alameda County Library Commission meeting on October 7.

Mayor Singh reported that he attended a meeting of the Alameda County Transportation Commission Programs and Projects Committee at City Hall. 16 of 272
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8. GOOD OF THE ORDER
Vice Mayor Patiño reported that he attended Coffee with a Cop at Redeemer Church on September 9; the Flight 93 memorial on September 11; the Walk in the Hills for Alzheimer’s at the Masonic Home on September 12; the SDES Wellness Festival on September 13; Coffee with the Chief at Suju’s on September 16; the Hispanic Elected Local Officials membership meeting on September 17; the Lions Club end-of-year barbecue at the Ruggieri Center and a candidate forum at Our Lady of the Rosary on September 18; and a candidate forum at Acacia Creek and the Union City Police Department Employee Recognition Dinner at the Masonic Home on September 19.

Councilmember Sakakihara had no report.

Councilmember Wang reported that he attended Coffee with the Chief at Suju’s on September 16, the Flight 93 memorial on September 11, and a city celebration in Vallejo.

Councilmember Nishihira reported the upcoming Friends of Chabot College Gala in Castro Valley on October 1, which would honor the late Councilmember Pat Gacoscos.

Mayor Singh reported that he attended the Flight 93 memorial and Coffee with the Chief at Suju’s.

9. CLOSED SESSION

9.1. Conference with Labor Negotiators (Pursuant to Government Code Section 54957.6)
Agency Designated Representatives: City Attorney, Mayor Singh Unrepresented Employee: City Manager
Mayor Singh announced that Item 9.1 would be rescheduled for the next Council meeting.

The Council did not convene in closed session.

10. ADJOURNMENT
Mayor Singh adjourned the meeting at 8:56 PM.

I HEREBY CERTIFY that the foregoing minutes were duly and regularly adopted at a regular meeting of the City Council and Successor Agency to the Redevelopment Agency of the City of Union City on October 13, 2026.
/s/Thai Nam Pham, MMC, CPMC
City Clerk and Secretary to the Successor Agency
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STAFF REPORT
Agenda Item No. 3.3
DATE: October 13, 2026
TO: Honorable Mayor and Members of the City Council
FROM: Joan Malloy, City Manager
SUBJECT: Adopt a Resolution Designating the Voting Delegate and Alternate Voting Delegate for the National League of Cities 2026 City Summit, November 19–21, 2026, in Nashville, Tennessee

EXECUTIVE SUMMARY
Staff recommends that the City Council adopt a resolution designating Councilmember Jeff Wang as the City’s voting delegate and Vice Mayor Jaime Patiño as the alternate voting delegate for the National League of Cities (NLC) 2026 Annual Business Meeting.

The meeting will take place on November 21 during the City Summit in Nashville, Tennessee. The designations allow Union City to vote on NLC policy and leadership. The resolution appoints the representatives and does not authorize conference or travel spending.

STRATEGIC PLAN ALIGNMENT
This is a routine administrative action to maintain the City’s representation in NLC. It does not directly implement a specific Strategic Plan initiative.

BACKGROUND
NLC’s Annual Business Meeting gives member cities a vote on the National Municipal Policy, which sets the organization’s positions on federal issues affecting cities. Delegates also elect NLC officers and board members and may consider by-law amendments.

Under NLC’s September 24, 2026 notice, each member city designates one voting delegate and may designate one alternate. The City must be in good standing with its membership dues to vote. The person voting must be registered for City Summit and attend the business meeting in person.

DISCUSSION
City Summit’s main conference will be held November 19–21, 2026. NLC’s published schedule lists the Annual Business Meeting for Saturday, November 21, from 2:30 to 4:30 p.m. Central Standard Time.
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Councilmember Wang would cast Union City’s votes. Vice Mayor Patiño would serve in his place if Councilmember Wang is unable to participate, subject to NLC’s registration and in-person attendance requirements. The designations apply to the 2026 Annual Business Meeting.

Following Council approval, the City Clerk’s Office will submit the delegate information to NLC. NLC’s September 24 notice lists the registration deadline as Friday, November 20, 2026, at 5 p.m. Eastern Time (2 p.m. Pacific Time).

FISCAL IMPACT
There is no fiscal impact. The resolution designates the City’s voting representatives and does not authorize an expenditure. No additional appropriation is requested for the delegate designation.

RECOMMENDATION
Staff recommends that the Council adopt the resolution designating Councilmember Jeff Wang as voting delegate and Vice Mayor Jaime Patiño as alternate voting delegate for the National League of Cities 2026 Annual Business Meeting on November 21, 2026, in Nashville, Tennessee.

Prepared by: Thai Nam Pham, City Clerk
Submitted by: Thai Nam Pham, City Clerk

ATTACHMENTS

1. Draft Resolution
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RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF UNION CITY

DESIGNATING COUNCILMEMBER JEFF WANG AS VOTING
DELEGATE AND VICE MAYOR JAIME PATIÑO AS ALTERNATE
VOTING DELEGATE FOR THE NATIONAL LEAGUE OF CITIES 2026
ANNUAL BUSINESS MEETING ON NOVEMBER 21, 2026, IN

NASHVILLE, TENNESSEE
WHEREAS, the National League of Cities (NLC) will hold its 2026 Annual Business Meeting on November 21, 2026, during the City Summit in Nashville, Tennessee; and WHEREAS, each member city designates one voting delegate and may designate one alternate, subject to membership, registration, and in-person attendance requirements; and
WHEREAS, the City Council desires to designate representatives to vote on behalf of Union City at the 2026 Annual Business Meeting.

NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the City Council of the City of Union City designates Councilmember Jeff Wang as voting delegate and Vice Mayor Jaime Patiño as alternate voting delegate for the National League of Cities 2026 Annual Business Meeting on November 21, 2026, in Nashville, Tennessee. The alternate may act in place of the voting delegate if the voting delegate is unable to participate, subject to NLC’s requirements.

BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the City Clerk is directed to submit the delegate and alternate designations to the National League of Cities. 20 of 272
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PASSED, APPROVED, AND ADOPTED by the City Council of the City of Union City at a regular meeting held on October 13, 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. 3.4
DATE: October 13, 2026
TO: Honorable Mayor and Members of the City Council
FROM: Joan Malloy, City Manager
SUBJECT: Adopt a Resolution Accepting a $71,200 Grant from Fremont Bank and Appropriate the Funds to the Larry Orozco Teen Workshop Improvements Project #25-68

EXECUTIVE SUMMARY
Staff recommends that the City Council adopt a resolution accepting a $71,200 grant from Fremont Bank and appropriate the funds to the Larry Orozco Teen Workshop Improvements Project #25-68. Fremont Bank approved the grant on September 17, 2026, to support an important phase of the planned improvements.

Resolution No. 4336-12 establishes the City’s policy governing the accounting and administration of donated funds. Under this policy, staff is authorized to accept donations of up to $5,000 without prior City Council action, with subsequent notification provided to the Council. Because the $71,200 grant exceeds the authorized threshold, formal City Council approval is required to accept the grant.

STRATEGIC PLAN ALIGNMENT
Goal D: Environmental Sustainability and Infrastructure – Create a sustainable community and maintain infrastructure.

The Larry Orozco Teen Workshop was identified during the City Council Strategic Plan retreat on August 23, 2025, as part of Goal D: Environmental Sustainability and Infrastructure.

BACKGROUND
The Larry Orozco Teen Workshop, located at 33623 Mission Boulevard, has served the Union City community for several decades. The site was formerly the Mohawk Fireball Gas Station, built in the 1930s. The gas station was later decommissioned, and the gas pumps and underground storage tanks were removed.
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In approximately 1981, the City purchased the property and later established the Youth Employment Program at the site, which was placed under the Leisure Services Department, now known as the Community and Recreation Services Department. Since that time, the site has been continuously used by the City and the community for over 45 years.

On February 24, 2026, the City Council received a report regarding the structural condition, hazardous materials findings, and cost estimate for required remediation and repairs of the Larry Orozco Teen Workshop. The Property Condition Assessment Report rated the building as in “poor to fair” condition and identified several needed improvements, including lead and asbestos abatement, roof and window repairs and replacements, ADA improvements, mechanical, electrical, and plumbing system upgrades, and other related repairs.

The City Council also received a preliminary cost estimate for comprehensive renovation and abatement totaling $684,717. On March 24, 2026, the City Council formed the Larry Orozco Teen Workshop Ad Hoc Subcommittee to support development of a phased funding and implementation plan for the facility.

DISCUSSION
On September 17, 2026, Fremont Bank notified the City that it had approved a $71,200 grant for improvements to the Larry Orozco Teen Workshop. The award will support an important phase of the project and cover renovation-related costs.

Resolution No. 4336-12 established the City's policy governing the accounting for donated funds. Under that policy, donations up to $5,000 may be accepted without City Council action, with subsequent notification to the City Council. Amounts exceeding that threshold require City Council acceptance. Because the Fremont Bank grant is $71,200, City Council action is required to formally accept the grant.

The Larry Orozco Teen Workshop requires a phased funding approach due to the extent of the required improvements and the limited funding identified for the project. The Fremont Bank grant provides a significant new funding source for project-related expenses, but it does not cover the full renovation and abatement estimate of $684,717.

FISCAL IMPACT
City Council action is necessary to accept the $71,200 grant, which will be deposited into Account No. 11200000-24129 [Trust & Deposit Fund, Larry Orozco Teen Workshop Donations].

The grant funds, along with other donations, will be held in the deposit account until project work begins. Once the Teen Workshop Capital Improvement Program project is ready to begin, the grant funds will be recorded as actual revenues and expenses in the appropriate accounts.

Acceptance of this grant will not impact the General Fund. The funds will be restricted for improvements to the Larry Orozco Teen Workshop.
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RECOMMENDATION
Staff recommends that the City Council adopt a resolution accepting a $71,200 grant from Fremont Bank and appropriate the funds to the Larry Orozco Teen Workshop Improvements Project #25-68.

Prepared by: Thai Nam Pham, City Clerk
Submitted by: Thai Nam Pham, City Clerk

ATTACHMENTS

1. Draft Resolution
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RESOLUTION NO. 2026-XXX

RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF UNION CITY ACCEPTING A $71,200 GRANT FROM FREMONT BANK AND

APPROPRIATE THE FUNDS TO THE LARRY OROZCO TEEN
WORKSHOP IMPROVEMENTS PROJECT #25-68
WHEREAS, the Larry Orozco Teen Workshop, located at 33623 Mission Boulevard, has served the Union City community for several decades and continues to be used for community-serving purposes; and
WHEREAS, on February 24, 2026, the City Council received a report regarding the structural condition, hazardous materials findings, and cost estimate for required remediation and repairs of the Larry Orozco Teen Workshop; and WHEREAS, the City Council received a preliminary cost estimate for comprehensive renovation and abatement of the Larry Orozco Teen Workshop totaling $684,717; and
WHEREAS, on March 24, 2026, the City Council formed the Larry Orozco Teen Workshop Ad Hoc Subcommittee to support development of a phased funding and implementation plan for the facility; and
WHEREAS, on September 17, 2026, Fremont Bank notified the City that it had awarded a $71,200 grant for the Larry Orozco Teen Workshop improvement project; and WHEREAS, Resolution No. 4336-12 established the City’s policy governing the accounting for donated funds and authorizes donations up to $5,000 to be accepted without City Council action, with subsequent notification to the City Council; and WHEREAS, the grant exceeds the $5,000 administrative acceptance threshold and therefore requires City Council acceptance; and
WHEREAS, the City Council desires to accept the $71,200 grant from Fremont Bank for the Larry Orozco Teen Workshop improvement project.

NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the City Council of the City of Union City hereby accepts a $71,200 grant from Fremont Bank and appropriates the funds to the Larry Orozco Teen Workshop Improvements Project #25-68; and BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the $71,200 grant will be deposited into and held in Account No. 11200000-24129 [Trust & Deposit Fund, Larry Orozco Teen Bike Workshop Donations] until project work begins.
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PASSED, APPROVED, AND ADOPTED by the City Council of the City of Union City at a regular meeting held on October 13, 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. 3.5
DATE: October 13, 2026
TO: Honorable Mayor and Members of the City Council
FROM: Joan Malloy, City Manager
SUBJECT: Adopt a Resolution Ratifying the City Manager's Execution of Amendment Nos. 10 and 11 to the Dispatch Service Agreement with the City of Fremont Extending the Term Through December 31, 2026

EXECUTIVE SUMMARY
Staff recommends that the City Council ratify the City Manager's execution of Amendments Nos. 10 and 11 to the Dispatch Service Agreement (the “Agreement”) with the City of Fremont (the “Amendments”). The Amendments extend the term of the Agreement through December 31, 2026, with no changes to the scope of work or services and with the existing fee structure continuing while the cities finalize a successor agreement. Fremont provides the City with police dispatch services, including answering 911 police calls and dispatching officers under the Agreement.

The Agreement's original termination date was June 30, 2026. Amendment No. 10 extended the termination date to September 30, 2026, and Amendment No. 11 provided for a further extension to December 31, 2026. The proposed action addresses the combined extension period from July 1, 2026 through December 31, 2026.

While the Agreement was originally approved by the City Council, the Amendments were not brought before the City Council because the City expected to have a successor agreement prepared for Council consideration prior to the Agreement's expiration. To provide additional time for the City to negotiate the successor agreement, the City Manager executed Amendment No. 10 on June 25, 2026, and Amendment No. 11 on September 29, 2026. The City Council is now being asked to ratify those actions, as they would result in the City incurring ongoing costs under the Agreement's existing cost structure.

The Amendments will allow the City to maintain police dispatch services during negotiations. The successor agreement being worked on will be based on an updated scope of work, the allocation of calls of service between the cities of Fremont and Union City, and the billing methodology. The City of Fremont’s recent labor agreements and 27 of 272
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updated calls-for-service data will likely increase the City’s costs under the successor agreement by $200,000 to $400,000.

STRATEGIC PLAN ALIGNMENT
Goal C: Economic, Community Development and Public Safety.

The extensions support continued answering of 911 calls and police radio dispatch while the City works with Fremont to finalize a successor agreement.

BACKGROUND
On March 25, 2014, the City Council authorized a Dispatch Service Agreement and an Interim and Limited Dispatch Service Agreement with the City of Fremont to begin consolidating police dispatch services. These interim agreements were entered into on October 23, 2014, and began the consolidation of police dispatch services at Fremont's dispatch center to improve coordination and provide shared dispatch technology at a lower cost for Union City. A ten-year Agreement for Dispatch Services was finalized in 2016 with an ending date of June 30, 2026.

Under the Agreement, Fremont answers Union City's 911 police calls 24 hours a day, monitors and answers Union City police radio traffic, dispatches Union City officers, hosts and maintains the computer-aided dispatch (CAD) and records management system (RMS), maintains the network connection between the two cities, and maintains the mapping data used to locate calls. The City remains responsible for its own records functions, its mobile data computers, and the accuracy of the data it provides to Fremont.

The City pays dispatch services costs and a technology fee under the Agreement.

Dispatch charges reflect the number of calls for service and a per-call rate. The technology fee includes maintenance costs and a ten-year repayment of start-up costs.

The following table summarizes the Agreement and annual cost amendments; these historical amounts do not establish the cost of the extension period.

Document Date Entered Into Contract Year Union City Cost Original Agreement October 23, 2014 Year 1 $1,659,067
Amendment No. 1 September 21, 2017 Year 2 $1,651,952
Amendment No. 2 May 17, 2019 Year 3 $1,555,575
Amendment No. 3 October 24, 2019 Year 4 $1,583,791
Amendment No. 4 October 27, 2020 Year 5 $1,681,222
Amendment No. 5 October 13, 2021 Year 6 $1,645,516
Amendment No. 6 September 29, 2022 Year 7 $1,536,011 (adjusted to $1,570,280.06)
Amendment No. 7 October 24, 2023 Year 8 $1,345,134 (adjusted to $1,586,844.36)
Amendment No. 8 July 22, 2025 Year 9
(FY 2024-25) $1,772,819
Amendment No. 9 February 2, 2026 Year 10
(FY 2025-26) $1,514,600
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Amendment No. 9 to the Agreement also requires Fremont to calculate the actual Fiscal Year 2025-26 costs after the fiscal year closes and to bill or reimburse Union City for any difference by December 2026. That reconciliation is separate from the extension addressed here.

Amendment No. 10, fully executed on June 25, 2026, extended the termination date to September 30, 2026. Amendment No. 11, signed by the City Manager on September 29, 2026, provides for an extension through December 31, 2026. Neither amendment establishes a new compensation schedule.

DISCUSSION
The Amendments extend the termination date from June 30, 2026, to September 30, 2026, and then to December 31, 2026. All other terms and conditions of the Agreement remain in full force and effect. The Amendments do not set new compensation or change the scope of services in Exhibit A of the Agreement. The City Manager executed the Amendments in order to maintain contractual obligations for dispatch services while the cities finalize a successor agreement. Staff is seeking City Council ratification of these actions through the adoption of the attached resolution.

FISCAL IMPACT
Dispatch service costs are based on a formula for calls for service. Extending the term continues Union City's obligation to pay Fremont for dispatch services and the associated technology fee through December 31, 2026. The table below shows the dispatch services' annual costs for the past five fiscal years.

Fiscal Year Dispatch Cost
FY 2021-22 $1,645,516
FY 2022-23 $1,536,011 (adjusted to $1,570,280.06)
FY 2023-24 $1,345,134 (adjusted to $1,586,844.36)
FY 2024-25 $1,772,819
FY 2025-26 $1,514,600 (budgeted)
The successor agreement being worked on will be based on an updated scope of work, the allocation of service calls between the cities of Fremont and Union City, and the billing methodology. The City of Fremont’s recent labor agreements and updated calls-forservice data will likely increase Union City’s costs by $200,000 to $400,000, starting in FY 2026-27.

RECOMMENDATION
Staff recommends that the City Council adopt a resolution ratifying the City Manager's execution of Amendments Nos. 10 and 11 to the Dispatch Service Agreement with the City of Fremont, extending the agreement through December 31, 2026, and approving the continuation of dispatch services under the agreement, as amended, from July 1 through December 31, 2026.
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Prepared by: Thai Nam Pham, City Clerk
Submitted by: Joan Malloy, City Manager

ATTACHMENTS

1. Draft Resolution

2. Exhibit A – Amendment No. 10 to Service Agreement, Dispatch Services

3. Exhibit B – Amendment No. 11 to Service Agreement, Dispatch Services 30 of 272
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RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF UNION CITY

RATIFYING THE CITY MANAGER'S EXECUTION OF AMENDMENTS
NOS. 10 AND 11 TO THE DISPATCH SERVICE AGREEMENT WITH THE

CITY OF FREMONT, EXTENDING THE TERM THROUGH DECEMBER
31, 2026
WHEREAS, on March 25, 2014, the City Council approved a Dispatch Service Agreement and an Interim and Limited Dispatch Service Agreement with the City of Fremontto initiate the consolidation of police dispatch services; and WHEREAS, on October 23, 2014, the City of Union City and the City of Fremont entered into a Dispatch Service Agreement, under which the City of Fremont provides police dispatch services to Union City, including answering Union City's 911 police calls, monitoring and answering Union City police radio traffic, dispatching Union City police officers, and hosting and maintaining the computer-aided dispatch and records management systems (the “Agreement”); and
WHEREAS, the Agreement established a ten-year term commencing when the City of Fremont began providing the dispatch services, and the Termination Date of the Agreement was June 30, 2026; and
WHEREAS, the parties entered into Amendment No. 1 through Amendment No. 9 to the Agreement, each of which established the dispatch services costs and technology fee payable by Union City for a contract year, and Amendment No. 9 established total costs of $1,514,600 for the year ending June 30, 2026; and WHEREAS, the parties have not completed negotiating and executing a successor agreement, and the City of Fremont is willing to continue providing dispatch services to Union City while a successor agreement is negotiated; and WHEREAS, Amendment No. 10 to the Agreement, attached hereto as Exhibit A, was signed by the City Manager and fully executed on June 25, 2026, and extended the Termination Date to September 30, 2026; and
WHEREAS, the City Manager signed Amendment No. 11 to the Agreement, attached hereto as Exhibit B, on September 29, 2026, providing for an extension of the Termination Date to December 31, 2026; and
WHEREAS, each amendment extends the term of the Agreement only and sets no new compensation, and all other terms and conditions of the Agreement, as amended, remain in full force and effect; and
WHEREAS, the extensions are intended to maintain police dispatch services while the parties finalize a successor agreement; and
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WHEREAS, the City Council desires to ratify the City Manager's execution of Amendments Nos. 10 and 11 and approve the continuation of dispatch services for the extension period ending December 31, 2026.

NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the City Council of the City of Union City as follows:

Section 1. The foregoing recitals are true and correct and are incorporated herein by reference.

Section 2. The City Council hereby ratifies, confirms, and approves the City Manager's June 25, 2026 execution of Amendment No. 10, attached as Exhibit A, and September 29, 2026 execution of Amendment No. 11, attached as Exhibit B, to the Dispatch Service Agreement with the City of Fremont, extending the Termination Date through December 31, 2026, and approves the continuation of dispatch services under the Agreement, as amended, from July 1 through December 31, 2026.

Section 3. Except as expressly modified by Amendment No. 10 and Amendment No. 11, all other terms and conditions of the Dispatch Service Agreement, as previously amended, shall remain in full force and effect.

Section 4. The City Manager, or her designee, is authorized to take the administrative actions necessary to implement Amendments Nos. 10 and 11, including obtaining fully executed copies. This resolution does not authorize a successor agreement, an extension beyond December 31, 2026, or a new compensation schedule.

Section 5. This resolution shall take effect immediately upon its adoption. 32 of 272
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PASSED, APPROVED, AND ADOPTED by the City Council of the City of Union City at a regular meeting held on October 13, 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 – Amendment No. 10 to Service Agreement, Dispatch Services

2. Exhibit B – Amendment No. 11 to Service Agreement, Dispatch Services 33 of 272
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AMENDMENT NO. 10 TO SERVICE AGREEMENT
Dispatch Services
CITY ATTORNEY CONTRACT NO. 14-0475
This Amendment No. 10 to the above-titled Agreement (Agreement) is made by and between the City of Fremont, a municipal corporation (City) and the City of Union City, a municipal corporation, who are referenced herein individually as “Union City”.

RECITALS
A. On October 23, 2014, City and Union City entered into a Dispatch Service Agreement (hereinafter “Agreement”) for City to provide Dispatch Services to Union City for ten years after the services were implemented with the year 1 costs being $1,659,067. On September 21, 2017, City and Union City entered into Amendment No. 1 for City to provide Dispatch Services to Union City with the year 2 costs being $1,651,952. On May 17, 2019, City and Union City entered into Amendment No. 2 for City to provide Dispatch Services to Union City with the year 3 costs being $1,555,575. On October 24, 2019, City and Union City entered into Amendment No. 3 for City to provide Dispatch Services to Union City with the year 4 costs being $1,583,791. On October 27, 2020, City and Union City entered into Amendment No. 4 for City to provide Dispatch Services to Union City with the year 5 costs being $1,681,222. On October 13, 2021, City and Union City entered into Amendment No. 5 for City to provide Dispatch Services to Union City with the year 6 costs being $1,645,516. On September 29, 2022, City and Union City entered into Amendment No. 6 for City to provide Dispatch Services to Union City with the year 7 costs being $1,536,011, subsequently adjusted to $1,570,280.06. On October 24, 2023, City and Union City entered into Amendment No. 7 for City to provide Dispatch Services to Union City with the year 8 costs being $1,345,134, subsequently adjusted to $1,586,844.36. On July 22, 2025, City and Union City entered into Amendment No. 8 for City to provide Dispatch Services to Union City with year 9 costs being $1,772,819.

On February 2, 2026, City and Union City entered into Amendment No. 9 for City to provide Dispatch Services to Union City with year 10 costs being $1,514,600.

B. The parties previously amended the Agreement and have executed the following Amendments: Amendment No. 1, Amendment No. 2, Amendment No. 3, Amendment No. 4, Amendment No. 5, Amendment No. 6, Amendment No. 7, Amendment No. 8, and Amendment No. 9 are collectively referred to as “previous Amendments”.

C. The Agreement Termination Date is June 30, 2026, but the parties anticipate the process of negotiating and executing a new contract might not be completed until September 30, 2026.

NOW, THEREFORE, IN CONSIDERATION OF THE MUTUAL COVENANTS AND CONDITIONS IDENTIFIED HEREIN, THE PARTIES AGREE AS FOLLOWS:

1. TERM. As City is willing to continue providing Dispatch Services to Union City while a new contract is negotiated, the Termination Date as defined in Paragraph 3 of the Agreement is extended to September 30, 2026 (“Extended Term”).

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2. LEGAL EFFECT. Except as expressly modified by this Amendment, all the terms and conditions of the Agreement, as amended, shall remain in full force and effect.

3. COUNTERPARTS. This Amendment may be signed in counterparts, each of which shall be deemed to be an original. The parties agree that their digital signatures on this Amendment are intended to authenticate this writing and to have the same force and effect as manual signatures. Any digital signature shall have the same legal validity and enforceability as a manually executed signature or use of a paper-based record keeping system to the fullest extent permitted by applicable law.

4. SIGNATURES. The signatories represent and warrant that they have the right, legal capacity, and authority to execute this Amendment on behalf of their respective legal entities. This Amendment shall inure to the benefit of and be binding upon the parties hereto and their respective successors and assigns and is effective on the date last signed by the parties.

IN WITNESS WHEREOF, City and Union City agree to the terms set forth herein.

CITY OF FREMONT CITY OF UNION CITY
__________________________ ________________________
By: Brian Stott By: Joan Malloy
Title: Assistant City Manager Title: City Manager
Date: __________________________ Date: ________________________ ATTEST:
__________________________ ________________________
By: Alberto Quintanilla By: Thai Nam Pham
Title: City Clerk Title: City Clerk
Date: __________________________ Date: ________________________ APPROVED AS TO FORM:
__________________________ ________________________
By: Bronwen E. Lacey By: Kristopher J. Kokotaylo
Title: Senior Deputy City Attorney Title: City Attorney Docusign Envelope ID: 5C79FEF6-FB6E-80C1-81AB-F429F520B555 06/25/2026 | 5:16 AM PDT
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AMENDMENT NO. 11 TO SERVICE AGREEMENT
Dispatch Services
CITY ATTORNEY CONTRACT NO. 14-0475
This Amendment No. 11 to the above-titled Agreement (Agreement) is made by and between the City of Fremont, a municipal corporation (City) and the City of Union City, a municipal corporation, who are referenced herein individually as “Union City”.

On February 2, 2026, City and Union City entered into Amendment No. 9 for City to provide Dispatch Services to Union City with year 10 costs being $1,514,600.

C. The Agreement Termination Date was June 30, 2026. As the parties anticipated the process of negotiating and executing a new contract would be completed by September 30, 2026, they agreed to Amendment No. 10, extending the Termination Date to September 30, 2026.

D. The parties have not completed negotiating and executing a new contract by September 30, 2026.

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NOW, THEREFORE, IN CONSIDERATION OF THE MUTUAL COVENANTS AND CONDITIONS IDENTIFIED HEREIN, THE PARTIES AGREE AS FOLLOWS:

2. LEGAL EFFECT. Except as expressly modified by this Amendment, all the terms and conditions of the Agreement, as amended, shall remain in full force and effect.

IN WITNESS WHEREOF, City and Union City agree to the terms set forth herein.

CITY OF FREMONT CITY OF UNION CITY
__________________________ ________________________
By: Brian Stott By: Joan Malloy
Title: Assistant City Manager Title: City Manager
Date: __________________________ Date: ________________________ ATTEST:
__________________________ ________________________
By: Alberto Quintanilla By: Thai Nam Pham
Title: City Clerk Title: City Clerk
Date: __________________________ Date: ________________________ APPROVED AS TO FORM:
__________________________ ________________________
By: Bronwen E. Lacey By: Kristopher J. Kokotaylo
Title: Senior Deputy City Attorney Title: City Attorney Docusign Envelope ID: 7BEF955C-1CBF-8F25-8360-B054A51FA4C4 09/29/2026 | 11:01 AM PDT
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STAFF REPORT
Agenda Item No. 3.6
DATE: October 13, 2026
TO: Honorable Mayor and Members of the City Council
FROM: Joan Malloy, City Manager
SUBJECT: Adopt a Resolution Approving and Authorizing a Side Letter Agreement for a Pilot Program Schedule for the COPPS Unit with the Police Officers Association (POA)

EXECUTIVE SUMMARY
The City of Union City (“City”) and the Union City Police Officers’ Association (“UCPOA”) have negotiated a Side Letter Agreement to establish a pilot program under which sworn staff assigned to the Police Department’s COPPS Unit will work a 3/12 work schedule.

The Side Letter provides that implementation is subject to the existing terms and conditions that apply to sworn staff working 3/12 schedules, including the calculation of FLSA overtime, as memorialized in the parties’ current Memorandum of Understanding (MOU), effective January 1, 2025 through December 31, 2027.

The pilot program will remain in place for two years from the date of implementation, unless the City and UCPOA mutually agree to extend it. The Side Letter also provides that if the Chief of Police determines that operational needs require a temporary schedule change, affected COPPS personnel may be moved from the 3/12 schedule to a 4/10/40 schedule.

STRATEGIC PLAN ALIGNMENT
This supports Goal B, Governance and Organizational Effectiveness, of the strategic plan by aligning critical City services with current staffing levels.

BACKGROUND
The Union City Police Department maintains a special assignment known as the Community Oriented Policing and Problem Solving (“COPPS”) Unit. Employees assigned to the COPPS Unit are represented by the UCPOA.

The City and UCPOA are parties to a Memorandum of Understanding governing wages, 38 of 272
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hours, and other terms and conditions of employment for represented sworn employees.

The parties have agreed to establish a pilot program for the COPPS Unit to implement a 3/12 work schedule.

DISCUSSION
The purpose of this Side Letter is to use the pilot program to evaluate the reduction in overtime. The COPPS Unit is often required to meet with businesses and residents in the evening, which, on a 4/10 schedule, required overtime on a regular basis. The 3/12 work schedule should be adjusted to accommodate neighborhood watch meetings or community events on scheduled workdays, thereby reducing the need for overtime.

The proposed Side Letter establishes the following principal terms:
• All sworn staff assigned to the COPPS Unit will work a 3/12 work schedule for the duration of the pilot program.
• Implementation of the schedule is subject to the existing terms and conditions applicable to sworn staff working 3/12 schedules, including the calculation of FLSA overtime, as memorialized in the current MOU effective January 1, 2025 through December 31, 2027.
• If the Chief of Police determines, based on operational needs, that the schedule must be temporarily changed, personnel assigned to the 3/12 schedule may have their schedule altered to no less than a 4/10/40 work schedule. • The pilot program will remain in place for two years from the date of implementation and may be extended beyond the two-year term by mutual agreement of the City and UCPOA.
• All other terms and conditions of the current MOU will continue without modification.

The proposed pilot is intended to provide a defined scheduling framework for the COPPS Unit personnel while preserving the existing contractual provisions governing 3/12 schedules and FLSA overtime. The Side Letter does not amend other provisions of the parties’ MOU.

FISCAL IMPACT
The Side Letter does not establish a new salary rate or benefit. It provides that the COPPS Unit schedule will be implemented subject to the existing terms and conditions applicable to 3/12 schedules, including existing FLSA overtime provisions. Actual overtime expenditures may vary based on scheduling and operational needs. Any resulting personnel costs will be managed within the City’s adopted appropriations.

RECOMMENDATION
Staff recommends that the City Council adopt the attached resolution approving the Side Letter Agreement between the City of Union City and the Union City Police Officers’ Association (UCPOA) establishing a two-year 3/12 Work Schedule Pilot Program for 39 of 272
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sworn staff assigned to the Community Oriented Policing and Problem Solving (COPPS) Unit, and authorizing the City Manager to execute the Side Letter Agreement on behalf of the City.

Prepared by: Jason Castleberry, Human Resources Director Submitted by: Jason Castleberry, Human Resources Director

ATTACHMENTS

1. Draft Resolution

2. Exhibit A - Side Letter Agreement for COPPS Unit
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RESOLUTION NO. 2026-XXX

RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF UNION CITY

APPROVING A SIDE LETTER AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE CITY OF
UNION CITY AND THE UNION CITY POLICE OFFICERS’ ASSOCIATION ESTABLISHING A TWO-YEAR 3/12:20/40 WORK SCHEDULE PILOT

PROGRAM FOR SWORN STAFF ASSIGNED TO THE COMMUNITY

ORIENTED POLICING AND PROBLEM SOLVING (COPPS) UNIT
WHEREAS, the City of Union City (“City”) and the Union City Police Officers’ Association (“UCPOA”) are parties to a Memorandum of Understanding (“MOU”); and WHEREAS, the Union City Police Department (“Department”) maintains a special assignment known as the Community Oriented Policing and Problem Solving (“COPPS”) Unit; and
WHEREAS, employees assigned to the COPPS Unit are represented by the UCPOA; and
WHEREAS, the City and UCPOA are interested in establishing a pilot program that provides for 3/12:20/40 work schedules for sworn employees assigned to the COPPS Unit; and
WHEREAS, the proposed Side Letter Agreement provides that all sworn staff assigned to the COPPS Unit will work a 3/12:20/40 Work Schedule for the duration of the pilot program, subject to the existing terms and conditions applicable to sworn staff working 3/12:20/40 schedules, including the calculation of FLSA overtime, as memorialized in the current MOU effective January 1, 2025 through December 31, 2027; and
WHEREAS, the proposed Side Letter Agreement provides that, if the Chief of Police determines that operational needs require a temporary schedule change, affected personnel assigned to a 3/12:20/40 work schedule may have their schedule altered to no less than a 4/10/40 work schedule; and
WHEREAS, the proposed Side Letter Agreement provides that the pilot program will remain in place for two years from the date of implementation and may be extended beyond the two-year term by mutual agreement of the City and UCPOA; and WHEREAS, all other terms and conditions set forth in the MOU will continue without modification.

NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the City Council of the City of Union City hereby approves the Side Letter Agreement between the City of Union City and the Union City Police Officers’ Association establishing a two-year 3/12:20/40 Work Schedule Pilot Program for sworn staff assigned to the COPPS Unit, attached hereto as Exhibit A and incorporated herein by reference; and
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the City Council hereby authorizes the City Manager to execute the Side Letter Agreement on behalf of the City, in substantially the form attached as Exhibit A, subject to approval as to form by the City Attorney; and 41 of 272
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BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the pilot program shall be implemented in accordance with the terms of the Side Letter Agreement and the applicable provisions of the current MOU between the City and UCPOA; and
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that all other terms and conditions of the MOU shall remain in full force and effect without modification.

PASSED, APPROVED, AND ADOPTED by the City Council of the City of Union City at a regular meeting held on October 13, 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
Attachment
1) Exhibit A – Side Letter
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SIDE LETTER AGREEMENT

BETWEEN

THE CITY OF UNION CITY
AND
THE UNION CITY POLICE OFFICERS’ ASSOCIATION
Community Orientated Policing and Problem Solving (COPPS) Unit 3/12 Work Schedule Pilot Program
WHEREAS, the City of Union City (City) and the Union City Police Officers’ Association (UCPOA) are parties to a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU); WHEREAS, the Union City Police Department (Department) maintains a special assignment known as the Community Orientated Policing and Problem Solving (COPPS) Unit; WHEREAS, employees assigned to the COPPS Unit are represented by the UCPOA; WHEREAS, the Department and the UCPOA are interested in establishing a pilot program that would provide for 3/12 work schedules for employees assigned to the COPPS Unit; NOW THEREFORE, the City and the UCPOA agree to establish a pilot program for a 3/12:20/40 work schedule for sworn staff assigned to the COPPS Unit subject to the following terms:

1. The parties agree that all sworn staff assigned to the COPPS Unit will work a 3/12:20/40 Work Schedule for the duration of this pilot program. Implementation of these work schedules is subject to all existing terms and conditions for sworn staff working 3/12:20/40 schedules agreed upon by the UCPOA and the City, including the calculation of FLSA overtime, as memorialized in the current MOU between the parties effective 1/1/2025 through 12/31/2027.

2. The parties agree that if the Chief of Police, for operational needs, deems it necessary to temporarily change the above schedules, those personnel assigned to work a 3/12:20/40 work schedule shall have their work schedule altered to no less than a 4/10/40 work schedule.

3. The parties agree that this pilot program shall remain in place for a period of two years from the date of its implementation, but may be extended beyond the two-year term by mutual agreement of the UCPOA and the City.

All other terms and conditions set forth in the MOU shall continue without modification.

FOR THE CITY FOR THE UCPOA
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_________________________ _________________________
Joan Malloy Ian Hobson
City Manager UCPOA President
Date: ____________________ Date: ____________________
_________________________ _________________________
Jason Castleberry Brandon Hayward
HR Director UCPOA Member
Date: ____________________ Date: ____________________
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CITY COUNCIL

STAFF REPORT
Agenda Item No. 3.7
DATE: October 13, 2026
TO: Honorable Mayor and Members of the City Council
FROM: Joan Malloy, City Manager
SUBJECT: Adopt a Resolution Approving the Newly Established Classifications of Revenue Coordinator and Junior Accountant, Approving a Side Letter with OE3 PEG, and Updating the Classification and Compensation Plan to Include the Classifications of Revenue Coordinator and Junior Accountant

EXECUTIVE SUMMARY
In the FY 2025-2026 and FY 2026-2027 Biennial Budget, the City Council authorized the new Revenue Coordinator and Junior Accountant classifications to address operational needs while creating a sustainable professional career path. Staff recommends that the City Council adopt a resolution approving the newly established Revenue Coordinator and Junior Accountant classifications, approve a side letter with OE3 PEG, and update the Classification and Compensation Plan to include the Revenue Coordinator and Junior Accountant classifications.

STRATEGIC PLAN ALIGNMENT
The program supports Goal B, Governance and Organization Effectiveness, by aligning critical city services with current staffing levels.

BACKGROUND
With the adoption of the FY 2025-2026 and FY 2026-2027 Biennial Budget, the city created Revenue Coordinator and Junior Accountant positions. The Revenue Coordinator classification will streamline revenue collection and administration by guiding other classifications on day-to-day revenue activities, reviewing compliance information, identifying discrepancies, and supporting audits and collection efforts. This position will allow the Revenue Collections Manager to focus on higher-level operational and administrative duties, including maintaining internal controls and accountability, revenue forecasting and long-range planning, overseeing tax and fee compliance programs, interpreting policies and regulations, and overseeing staff performance and development.

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A new classification/compensation and job specification has been developed for this position and is attached as Exhibit A.

The Junior Accountant classification establishes an entry-level professional accounting classification within the Accounting series, with employees expected to take on increasingly complex assignments and greater independence as they gain experience.

The position provides accounting support while developing employees’ knowledge and experience in governmental accounting, budgeting, grants, and financial reporting.

DISCUSSION
The proposed salary for the Revenue Coordinator and Junior Accountant classifications is intended to meet the Finance Department's operational needs, reflect the experience and skills required for the role, and support the programs and services provided by the Revenue and Accounting division. The compensation recommendation was developed after reviewing external market data and evaluating the position’s internal alignment within the job series and division structure. The City also met in good faith with OE3 PEG, as required by law. The salary determination is as follows:

Bargaining
Unit
Classification
Title Step 1 Step 2 Step 3 Step 4 Step 5
OE3: PEG Revenue
Coordinator 8,124 8,524 8,945 9,386 9,849
OE3: PEG Junior Accountant 8,124 8,524 8,945 9,386 9,849 If the City Council adopts the proposed resolution, the City Manager would be authorized to execute a side letter to the Memorandum of Understanding with OE3 PEG to reflect these positions as represented by that bargaining unit.

FISCAL IMPACT
There is no fiscal impact as funding for this position was included in the FY 2025-2026 and FY 2026-2027 Adopted Biennial Budget.

RECOMMENDATION
Staff recommends that the City Council adopt the attached resolution to approve an amendment to the City’s Compensation Plan for the positions of Revenue Coordinator and Junior Accountant, approve a side letter with OE3 PEG, and approve an amendment to the City’s classification and compensation plan and salary schedule in conformance with California Code of Regulations, Title 2, Section 570.5.

Prepared by: Jaime Rabe, Human Resources Manager
Submitted by: Jason Castleberry, Human Resources Director

ATTACHMENTS

1. Draft Resolution

2. Exhibit A - Job Classification – Revenue Coordinator 46 of 272
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3. Exhibit B - Job Classification – Junior Accountant

4. Exhibit C - FY 27-02 - Class and Comp (Rev Coord & Jr Acct) DRAFT 47 of 272
RESOLUTION NO. 2026-XXX

RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF UNION CITY

APPROVING THE NEWLY ESTABLISHED CLASSIFICATIONS OF

REVENUE COORDINATOR AND JUNIOR ACCOUNTANT, APPROVING
A SIDE LETTER WITH OE3 PEG, AND APPROVING AN AMENDMENT
TO THE CITY’S CLASSIFICATION AND COMPENSATION PLAN AND

SALARY SCHEDULE TO INCLUDE THE CLASSIFICATIONS OF

REVENUE COORDINATOR AND JUNIOR ACCOUNTANT IN

CONFORMANCE WITH CALIFORNIA CODE OF REGULATIONS, TITLE
2, SECTION 570.5
WHEREAS, the City has undertaken an inquiry and recommend that the City Council approve the newly established classifications of Revenue Coordinator and Junior Accountant; and
WHEREAS, City staff has undertaken an analysis of necessary updates to the classification and compensation plan to establish the class specification for the classifications of Revenue Coordinator and Junior Accountant; and WHEREAS, the City Council has identified in the Strategic Plan Goal B, Governance and Organization Effectiveness to align critical city services with current staffing levels by ensuring the accuracy and clarity for the classifications of Revenue Coordinator and Junior Accountant; and
WHEREAS, the City has met and conferred with OE3 Professional Employees Group (PEG) and recognizes the classifications of Revenue Coordinator and Junior Accountant as classifications within PEG; and
WHEREAS, a revision to the Classification and Compensation plan and Salary Schedule is required.

NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the City Council of the City of Union City hereby approves the establishment of the classifications of Revenue Coordinator and Junior Accountant, attached hereto and incorporated herein by reference, effective October 13, 2026; and
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the City Council authorizes a revision to the classification and compensation plan to provide the following compensation for the Revenue Coordinator and Junior Accountant classifications:

Bargaining
Unit Classification Title Step 1 Step 2 Step 3 Step 4 Step 5 PEG Revenue
Coordinator 8,124 8,524 8,945 9,386 9,849
PEG Junior Accountant 8,124 8,524 8,945 9,386 9,849
; and
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BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the City Council authorizes the City Manager to execute a side letter with PEG to reflect the Revenue Coordinator and Junior Accountant positions as PEG classifications in a form approved by the City Attorney; and BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the City Council hereby authorizes the City Manager to take such further actions as may be necessary to implement the class specifications for the classifications of Revenue Coordinator and Junior Accountant.

PASSED, APPROVED, AND ADOPTED by the City Council of the City of Union City at a regular meeting held on October 13, 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 - Job Classification - Revenue Coordinator 2) Exhibit B - Job Classification - Junior Accountant
3) Exhibit C - FY 27-02 - Class and Comp (Rev Coord & Jr Acct) DRAFT 49 of 272
1 REVENUE COORDINATOR
Bargaining Unit: OE3: Professional Employees Group
FLSA Status: Non-Exempt
Class Code: 1521
Created/Updated:
8/17/2026
DEFINITION:

Under general supervision, coordinates revenue collection and revenue-generating activities, including audits, collections, tax compliance reviews, tax law research, and analytical review of City tax payments. The Revenue Coordinator leads assigned revenue activities, applies critical thinking and analytical judgment to complex financial data, and performs related duties as assigned.

CLASS CHARACTERISITICS:

This is a journey-level classification within the Revenue Division. Incumbents coordinate and independently perform a full range of analytical revenue audits to identify, assess, and collect unpaid or underpaid taxes and fees. The position requires the ability to lead audit activities, exercise sound independent judgment, and apply analytical skills within established guidelines. This class is distinguished from the Revenue Collection Manager, who has overall management responsibility for the Revenue Division.

SUPERVISION RECEIVED AND EXERCISED:

Receives general supervision from the Revenue Collection Manager. May provide lead direction, technical guidance, and coordination of work activities for support staff.

EXAMPLES OF DUTIES (illustrative only):
 Coordinate day-to-day revenue activities, including cash receipts, accounts receivable billing, and processing tax-exempt applications and renewals.  Support payment coding, business license billing, renewal notices, and general customer inquiries.
 Assist with planning and preparing materials for semi-annual Sales Tax and Utility Users’ Tax Oversight Committee meetings.
 Help track and review City and State revenue forms such as transient occupancy tax, sales tax, business licenses, franchise fees, and permits.  Participate in revenue discovery efforts by reviewing public data sources to identify potential revenue opportunities or compliance gaps.  Support routine audits of businesses and rental properties to ensure compliance with City requirements, including follow-up communication when needed. 50 of 272
2  Assist with analytical work, including comparing financial data, identifying trends, and preparing reports and correspondence.
 Help interpret and apply municipal code related to revenue programs and contribute to recommendations for process improvements.  Support budget-related activities for the Revenue Division, including reviewing revenue and expenditure trends.
 Work closely with Finance staff and other departments on revenue-related tasks and projects; may take a lead role on assigned functions.  Help prepare and deliver educational materials or presentations for businesses, real estate professionals, and community groups.
 Participate in special projects focused on revenue collection, analysis, customer service, and operational improvements.
 Assist with lien processing and preparation of data for County tax roll submissions.
 Prepare correspondence, audit summaries, and staff reports for management, City officials, and the public.
 Perform related duties as assigned.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:

Any combination of education, training, and experience that would likely provide the required knowledge and abilities is qualifying. A typical way of obtaining the required knowledge and abilities is:
 A bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university in accounting, finance, business administration, public administration, or a closely related field.

OR
 Four (4) years of progressively responsible experience in revenue collection, auditing, accounting, finance, or a related field;
KNOWLEDGE AND ABILITIES:

Knowledge Of:
 Principles and practices of governmental revenue administration.  Local and State tax and fee programs applicable to cities.  Applicable municipal codes, regulations, and compliance requirements related to revenue programs.
 Basic accounting, auditing, and financial reporting concepts. 51 of 272
3  Customer service practices in a public-sector environment.  Standard office and financial software, including spreadsheets and databases.

Ability To:
 Coordinate and support daily revenue operations with accuracy and attention to detail.
 Review financial and compliance data, identify trends or discrepancies, and assist with audits and revenue discovery efforts.
 Interpret and apply municipal code provisions related to revenue programs.  Prepare reports, correspondence, and audit summaries.  Communicate clearly and professionally.
 Support budget tracking and revenue analysis activities.  Organize multiple priorities, meet deadlines, and work both independently and collaboratively.
 Assist with special projects and process improvement initiatives.

OTHER REQUIREMENTS:
 Ability to travel to various locations to meet program needs.  Bilingual or multilingual abilities are desirable but not required.

WORKING CONDITIONS, ADA AND OTHER REQUIREMENTS:

The City of Union City is an equal opportunity employer. The City of Union City will comply with its obligations under the law to provide equal employment opportunities to qualified individuals with disabilities.

Positions in this class typically require: sitting, stooping, kneeling, crouching, reaching, standing, walking, pushing, pulling, lifting, fingering, grasping, talking, hearing, seeing, and repetitive motions.

Sedentary Work: Exerting up to 10 pounds of force occasionally and/or a negligible amount of force frequently or constantly to lift, carry, push, pull or otherwise move objects. Sedentary work involves sitting most of the time. Jobs are sedentary if walking and standing are required only occasionally and all other sedentary criteria are met.

Incumbents generally work in a typical office environment with adequate light and temperature.

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1 JUNIOR ACCOUNTANT
Bargaining Unit: OE3: Professional Employees Group
FLSA Status: Non-Exempt
Class Code: 1523
Created/Updated: 1/5/2026
DEFINITION:

Under general supervision of the Accounting Manager, performs entry-level professional accounting work involving the City’s grants, budget process, and other financial activities. This position provides support to senior accounting staff and offers opportunities to develop skills in governmental accounting and financial reporting.

CLASS CHARACTERISITICS:

This is the entry-level class in the professional accounting series. Incumbents perform routine accounting assignments while learning City practices and procedures. Work is performed under close supervision with guidance from senior accountants and the Accounting Manager. As experience is gained, incumbents are expected to perform more complex tasks with increasing independence.

EXAMPLES OF DUTIES (illustrative only):

Duties may include but are not limited to, the following:
 Transaction Processing: Manage accounts payable, accounts receivable, payroll, treasury and budget.
 Prepares journal entries, budget transfers, and basic financial reports.  Financial Reporting: Assist in preparing monthly/annual financial statements, budget worksheets, and management reports.
 Provides support during annual audits by gathering records and schedules.  Maintains financial records to monitor revenue allocations from state, federal, and county sources.
 Provides clerical and technical support to the Finance Department.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
Education and Experience:

Any combination of education, training, and experience that would likely provide the required knowledge, skills, and abilities is qualifying. A typical way to obtain the knowledge, skills and abilities would be:
 Completion of a bachelor’s degree with major coursework in accounting, finance, or a closely related field;
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2  One (1) year of accounting or finance-related work experience, preferably in a governmental setting.

Licenses and Certifications:

None required.

KNOWLEDGE AND ABILITIES:

Knowledge Of:
 Accounting and bookkeeping principles, practices, procedures and terminology; electronic data processing principles and applications; governmental and grants accounting and budgeting.
 General accounting work; reading and interpreting complex financial reports, and other legal documents; analyzing, verifying and reconciling accounting records and documents; preparing financial reports and schedules, and input data for a computer system.
 Using general office software such as word processing, spreadsheet, presentation, and enterprise resource planning.

Ability To:
 Perform routine accounting work accurately and efficiently.  Learn and apply City accounting procedures and regulations.  Prepare simple financial reports and reconcile records.  Communicate clearly and effectively, both orally and in writing.  Establish and maintain cooperative working relationships with staff and external partners.

WORKING CONDITIONS, ADA AND OTHER REQUIREMENTS:

Travel: Positions in this class may require local and statewide travel as necessary. 55 of 272
Exhibit No. 1
City of Union City
Classification and Compensation Plan
FY 2026-2027
Effective: October 13, 2026
Amendment #1: September 8, 2026 - Resolution No. 2026-132 Amendment #2: October 13, 2026 - Resolution No. 2026-xxx

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Group Job Code Classification Title Frequency Stipend
City Council 1101 Mayor Monthly $2,937.00
City Council 1105 Council Member Monthy $2,125.00
Group Job Code Classification Title Frequency Contract
Contract Employee 1201 City Manager Annual $352,872.00
Contract Employee 1201 City Manager Monthly $29,406.00
Contract Employee 1201 City Manager Hourly $169.65
Group Job Code Classification Title Frequency Step 1 Step 2 Step 3 Step 4 Step 5 Police Chief 2101 Police Chief Annual $316,715.00 $329,384.00 $342,559.00 $356,261.00 $370,512.00 Police Chief 2101 Police Chief Monthly $26,392.92 $27,448.67 $28,546.58 $29,688.42 $30,876.00 Police Chief 2101 Police Chief Hourly $152.27 $158.36 $164.69 $171.28 $178.13 Group Job Code Classification Title Frequency Minimum Maximum Unrep_Dept Head 5001 Community & Recreation Services Director Annual $215,774.00 $258,696.00 Unrep_Dept Head 5001 Community & Recreation Services Director Monthly $17,981.17 $21,558.00 Unrep_Dept Head 5001 Community & Recreation Services Director Hourly $103.74 $124.37 Unrep_Dept Head 1203 Deputy City Manager Annual $221,271.00 $265,395.00 Unrep_Dept Head 1203 Deputy City Manager Monthly $18,439.25 $22,116.25 Unrep_Dept Head 1203 Deputy City Manager Hourly $106.38 $127.59 Unrep_Dept Head 4001 Economic & Community Development Director Annual $217,500.00 $260,766.00 Unrep_Dept Head 4001 Economic & Community Development Director Monthly $18,125.00 $21,730.50 Unrep_Dept Head 4001 Economic & Community Development Director Hourly $104.57 $125.37 Unrep_Dept Head 1501 Finance Director Annual $217,500.00 $260,766.00 Unrep_Dept Head 1501 Finance Director Monthly $18,125.00 $21,730.50 Unrep_Dept Head 1501 Finance Director Hourly $104.57 $125.37 Unrep_Dept Head 1601 Human Resources Director Annual $215,774.00 $258,696.00 Unrep_Dept Head 1601 Human Resources Director Monthly $17,981.17 $21,558.00 Unrep_Dept Head 1601 Human Resources Director Hourly $103.74 $124.37 Unrep_Dept Head 1701 Information Technology Director Annual $215,774.00 $258,696.00 Unrep_Dept Head 1701 Information Technology Director Monthly $17,981.17 $21,558.00 Unrep_Dept Head 1701 Information Technology Director Hourly $103.74 $124.37 Unrep_Dept Head 3001 Public Works Director Annual $220,059.00 $263,930.00 Unrep_Dept Head 3001 Public Works Director Monthly $18,338.25 $21,994.17 Unrep_Dept Head 3001 Public Works Director Hourly $105.80 $126.89

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Group Job Code Classification Title Frequency Step 1 Step 2 Step 3 Step 4 Step 5 Unrepresented 1405 City Clerk Annual $156,317.00 $163,664.00 $171,356.00 $179,410.00 $187,842.00 Unrepresented 1405 City Clerk Monthly $13,026.42 $13,638.67 $14,279.67 $14,950.83 $15,653.50 Unrepresented 1405 City Clerk Hourly $75.15 $78.68 $82.38 $86.25 $90.31 Unrepresented 2103 Deputy Police Chief Annual $286,421.00 $299,849.00 $313,970.00 $328,735.00 $344,326.00 Unrepresented 2103 Deputy Police Chief Monthly $23,868.42 $24,987.42 $26,164.17 $27,394.58 $28,693.83 Unrepresented 2103 Deputy Police Chief Hourly $137.70 $144.16 $150.95 $158.05 $165.54 Unrepresented 1610 Human Resources Manager Annual $163,532.00 $171,068.00 $178,929.00 $187,222.00 $195,906.00 Unrepresented 1610 Human Resources Manager Monthly $13,627.67 $14,255.67 $14,910.75 $15,601.83 $16,325.50 Unrepresented 1610 Human Resources Manager Hourly $78.62 $82.24 $86.02 $90.01 $94.19 Unrepresented 1625 Human Resources Analyst I Annual $104,726.00 $109,318.00 $114,154.00 $119,232.00 $124,567.00 Unrepresented 1625 Human Resources Analyst I Monthly $8,727.17 $9,109.83 $9,512.83 $9,936.00 $10,380.58 Unrepresented 1625 Human Resources Analyst I Hourly $50.35 $52.56 $54.88 $57.32 $59.89 Unrepresented 1626 Human Resources Analyst II Annual $128,065.00 $133,859.00 $139,923.00 $146,258.00 $152,943.00 Unrepresented 1626 Human Resources Analyst II Monthly $10,672.08 $11,154.92 $11,660.25 $12,188.17 $12,745.25 Unrepresented 1626 Human Resources Analyst II Hourly $61.57 $64.36 $67.27 $70.32 $73.53 Unrepresented 1637 Human Resources Technician Annual $94,340.00 $99,081.00 $103,916.00 $109,224.00 $114,626.00 Unrepresented 1637 Human Resources Technician Monthly $7,861.67 $8,256.75 $8,659.67 $9,102.00 $9,552.17 Unrepresented 1637 Human Resources Technician Hourly $45.36 $47.64 $49.96 $52.51 $55.11 Unrepresented 3020 Supervising Construction Inspector Annual $132,806.00 $138,829.00 $145,164.00 $151,809.00 $158,777.00 Unrepresented 3020 Supervising Construction Inspector Monthly $11,067.17 $11,569.08 $12,097.00 $12,650.75 $13,231.42 Unrepresented 3020 Supervising Construction Inspector Hourly $63.85 $66.74 $69.79 $72.99 $76.34 Unrepresented 9028 Administrative Specialist - Confidential Annual $92,370.00 $96,989.00 $101,838.00 $106,930.00 $112,276.00 Unrepresented 9028 Administrative Specialist - Confidential Monthly $7,697.50 $8,082.42 $8,486.50 $8,910.83 $9,356.33 Unrepresented 9028 Administrative Specialist - Confidential Hourly $44.41 $46.63 $48.96 $51.41 $53.98 Group Job Code Classification Title Frequency Step 1 Step 2 Step 3 Step 4 Step 5 OE3-MEG 1510 Accounting Manager Annual $158,777.00 $166,088.00 $173,715.00 $181,769.00 $190,196.00 OE3-MEG 1510 Accounting Manager Monthly $13,231.42 $13,840.67 $14,476.25 $15,147.42 $15,849.67 OE3-MEG 1510 Accounting Manager Hourly $76.34 $79.85 $83.52 $87.39 $91.44 OE3-MEG 4020 Chief Building Official Annual $182,679.00 $191,077.00 $199,944.00 $209,196.00 $218,972.00 OE3-MEG 4020 Chief Building Official Monthly $15,223.25 $15,923.08 $16,662.00 $17,433.00 $18,247.67 OE3-MEG 4020 Chief Building Official Hourly $87.83 $91.86 $96.13 $100.58 $105.28 OE3-MEG 3003 City Engineer Annual $205,226.00 $214,805.00 $224,846.00 $235,363.00 $246,432.00 OE3-MEG 3003 City Engineer Monthly $17,102.17 $17,900.42 $18,737.17 $19,613.58 $20,536.00 OE3-MEG 3003 City Engineer Hourly $98.67 $103.27 $108.10 $113.16 $118.48 OE3-MEG 5060 Clinical Supervisor Annual $121,992.00 $127,390.00 $133,055.00 $139,003.00 $145,248.00 OE3-MEG 5060 Clinical Supervisor Monthly $10,166.00 $10,615.83 $11,087.92 $11,583.58 $12,104.00 OE3-MEG 5060 Clinical Supervisor Hourly $58.65 $61.25 $63.97 $66.83 $69.83

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OE3-MEG 5010 Community & Recreation Services Manager Annual $160,140.00 $167,492.00 $175,244.00 $183,353.00 $191,890.00 OE3-MEG 5010 Community & Recreation Services Manager Monthly $13,345.00 $13,957.67 $14,603.67 $15,279.42 $15,990.83 OE3-MEG 5010 Community & Recreation Services Manager Hourly $76.99 $80.53 $84.25 $88.15 $92.25 OE3-MEG 5050 Community Services Manager Annual $160,140.00 $167,492.00 $175,244.00 $183,353.00 $191,890.00 OE3-MEG 5050 Community Services Manager Monthly $13,345.00 $13,957.67 $14,603.67 $15,279.42 $15,990.83 OE3-MEG 5050 Community Services Manager Hourly $76.99 $80.53 $84.25 $88.15 $92.25 OE3-MEG 1710 Cyber Security Manager Annual $164,619.00 $172,037.00 $179,804.00 $187,798.00 $196,366.00 OE3-MEG 1710 Cyber Security Manager Monthly $13,718.25 $14,336.42 $14,983.67 $15,649.83 $16,363.83 OE3-MEG 1710 Cyber Security Manager Hourly $79.14 $82.71 $86.44 $90.29 $94.41 OE3-MEG 4030 Economic Development Manager Annual $159,701.00 $167,582.00 $175,477.00 $183,257.00 $191,152.00 OE3-MEG 4030 Economic Development Manager Monthly $13,308.42 $13,965.17 $14,623.08 $15,271.42 $15,929.33 OE3-MEG 4030 Economic Development Manager Hourly $76.78 $80.57 $84.36 $88.10 $91.90 OE3-MEG 4050 Environmental Program Manager Annual $164,215.00 $171,802.00 $179,732.00 $188,076.00 $196,832.00 OE3-MEG 4050 Environmental Program Manager Monthly $13,684.58 $14,316.83 $14,977.67 $15,673.00 $16,402.67 OE3-MEG 4050 Environmental Program Manager Hourly $78.95 $82.60 $86.41 $90.42 $94.63 OE3-MEG 3080 Fleet Supervisor Annual $142,475.00 $148,973.00 $155,761.00 $162,921.00 $170,411.00 OE3-MEG 3080 Fleet Supervisor Monthly $11,872.92 $12,414.42 $12,980.08 $13,576.75 $14,200.92 OE3-MEG 3080 Fleet Supervisor Hourly $68.50 $71.62 $74.89 $78.33 $81.93 OE3-MEG 4060 Housing & Community Development Manager Annual $162,852.00 $170,369.00 $178,231.00 $186,492.00 $195,167.00 OE3-MEG 4060 Housing & Community Development Manager Monthly $13,571.00 $14,197.42 $14,852.58 $15,541.00 $16,263.92 OE3-MEG 4060 Housing & Community Development Manager Hourly $78.29 $81.91 $85.69 $89.66 $93.83 OE3-MEG 5064 Intervention Counselor I Annual $96,268.00 $100,468.00 $104,819.00 $109,431.00 $114,236.00 OE3-MEG 5064 Intervention Counselor I Monthly $8,022.33 $8,372.33 $8,734.92 $9,119.25 $9,519.67 OE3-MEG 5064 Intervention Counselor I Hourly $46.28 $48.30 $50.39 $52.61 $54.92 OE3-MEG 9005 Management Analyst I Annual $106,760.00 $111,441.00 $116,370.00 $121,547.00 $126,986.00 OE3-MEG 9005 Management Analyst I Monthly $8,896.67 $9,286.75 $9,697.50 $10,128.92 $10,582.17 OE3-MEG 9005 Management Analyst I Hourly $51.33 $53.58 $55.95 $58.44 $61.05 OE3-MEG 9006 Management Analyst II Annual $130,552.00 $136,458.00 $142,640.00 $149,098.00 $155,913.00 OE3-MEG 9006 Management Analyst II Monthly $10,879.33 $11,371.50 $11,886.67 $12,424.83 $12,992.75 OE3-MEG 9006 Management Analyst II Hourly $62.77 $65.60 $68.58 $71.68 $74.96 OE3-MEG 9007 Management Analyst III Annual $158,777.00 $166,088.00 $173,715.00 $181,769.00 $190,196.00 OE3-MEG 9007 Management Analyst III Monthly $13,231.42 $13,840.67 $14,476.25 $15,147.42 $15,849.67 OE3-MEG 9007 Management Analyst III Hourly $76.34 $79.85 $83.52 $87.39 $91.44 OE3-MEG 4010 Planning Manager Annual $173,977.00 $181,976.00 $190,416.00 $199,241.00 $208,536.00 OE3-MEG 4010 Planning Manager Monthly $14,498.08 $15,164.67 $15,868.00 $16,603.42 $17,378.00 OE3-MEG 4010 Planning Manager Hourly $83.64 $87.49 $91.55 $95.79 $100.26 OE3-MEG 3010 Principal Civil Engineer Annual $170,108.00 $177,970.00 $186,231.00 $194,919.00 $203,992.00 OE3-MEG 3010 Principal Civil Engineer Monthly $14,175.67 $14,830.83 $15,519.25 $16,243.25 $16,999.33 OE3-MEG 3010 Principal Civil Engineer Hourly $81.78 $85.56 $89.53 $93.71 $98.07

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OE3-MEG 3070 Public Works Grounds Supervisor Annual $142,475.00 $148,973.00 $155,761.00 $162,921.00 $170,411.00 OE3-MEG 3070 Public Works Grounds Supervisor Monthly $11,872.92 $12,414.42 $12,980.08 $13,576.75 $14,200.92 OE3-MEG 3070 Public Works Grounds Supervisor Hourly $68.50 $71.62 $74.89 $78.33 $81.93 OE3-MEG 3060 Public Works Streets Supervisor Annual $142,475.00 $148,973.00 $155,761.00 $162,921.00 $170,411.00 OE3-MEG 3060 Public Works Streets Supervisor Monthly $11,872.92 $12,414.42 $12,980.08 $13,576.75 $14,200.92 OE3-MEG 3060 Public Works Streets Supervisor Hourly $68.50 $71.62 $74.89 $78.33 $81.93 OE3-MEG 3053 Public Works Superintendent Annual $165,592.00 $173,206.00 $181,247.00 $189,645.00 $198,498.00 OE3-MEG 3053 Public Works Superintendent Monthly $13,799.33 $14,433.83 $15,103.92 $15,803.75 $16,541.50 OE3-MEG 3053 Public Works Superintendent Hourly $79.61 $83.27 $87.14 $91.18 $95.43 OE3-MEG 1210 Recycling & Solid Waste Program Manager Annual $147,927.00 $154,701.00 $161,820.00 $169,282.00 $177,116.00 OE3-MEG 1210 Recycling & Solid Waste Program Manager Monthly $12,327.25 $12,891.75 $13,485.00 $14,106.83 $14,759.67 OE3-MEG 1210 Recycling & Solid Waste Program Manager Hourly $71.12 $74.38 $77.80 $81.39 $85.15 OE3-MEG 1520 Revenue Collections Manager Annual $158,777.00 $166,088.00 $173,715.00 $181,769.00 $190,196.00 OE3-MEG 1520 Revenue Collections Manager Monthly $13,231.42 $13,840.67 $14,476.25 $15,147.42 $15,849.67 OE3-MEG 1520 Revenue Collections Manager Hourly $76.34 $79.85 $83.52 $87.39 $91.44 OE3-MEG 3030 Transit Manager Annual $160,140.00 $167,492.00 $175,244.00 $183,353.00 $191,890.00 OE3-MEG 3030 Transit Manager Monthly $13,345.00 $13,957.67 $14,603.67 $15,279.42 $15,990.83 OE3-MEG 3030 Transit Manager Hourly $76.99 $80.53 $84.25 $88.15 $92.25 Group Job Code Classification Title Frequency Step 1 Step 2 Step 3 Step 4 Step 5 OE3-PEG 1525 Accountant Annual $107,010.00 $112,346.00 $117,840.00 $123,857.00 $130,004.00 OE3-PEG 1525 Accountant Monthly $8,917.50 $9,362.17 $9,820.00 $10,321.42 $10,833.67 OE3-PEG 1525 Accountant Hourly $51.45 $54.01 $56.65 $59.55 $62.50 OE3-PEG 4013 Assistant Planner Annual $95,161.00 $99,902.00 $104,865.00 $110,131.00 $115,633.00 OE3-PEG 4013 Assistant Planner Monthly $7,930.08 $8,325.17 $8,738.75 $9,177.58 $9,636.08 OE3-PEG 4013 Assistant Planner Hourly $45.75 $48.03 $50.42 $52.95 $55.59 OE3-PEG 4014 Associate Planner Annual $110,726.00 $116,227.00 $122,019.00 $128,143.00 $134,516.00 OE3-PEG 4014 Associate Planner Monthly $9,227.17 $9,685.58 $10,168.25 $10,678.58 $11,209.67 OE3-PEG 4014 Associate Planner Hourly $53.23 $55.88 $58.66 $61.61 $64.67 OE3-PEG 4028 Building Code Compliance Coordinator Annual $143,067.00 $150,529.00 $158,033.00 $165,482.00 $172,958.00 OE3-PEG 4028 Building Code Compliance Coordinator Monthly $11,922.25 $12,544.08 $13,169.42 $13,790.17 $14,413.17 OE3-PEG 4028 Building Code Compliance Coordinator Hourly $68.78 $72.37 $75.98 $79.56 $83.15 OE3-PEG 5066 Case Manager Annual $84,707.00 $88,933.00 $93,370.00 $98,050.00 $102,957.00 OE3-PEG 5066 Case Manager Monthly $7,058.92 $7,411.08 $7,780.83 $8,170.83 $8,579.75 OE3-PEG 5066 Case Manager Hourly $40.72 $42.76 $44.89 $47.14 $49.50 OE3-PEG 4037 Economic Development Coordinator Annual $128,367.00 $134,849.00 $140,878.00 $147,362.00 $153,858.00 OE3-PEG 4037 Economic Development Coordinator Monthly $10,697.25 $11,237.42 $11,739.83 $12,280.17 $12,821.50 OE3-PEG 4037 Economic Development Coordinator Hourly $61.71 $64.83 $67.73 $70.85 $73.97

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OE3-PEG 1207 Emergency Services Coordinator Annual $117,761.00 $123,653.00 $129,725.00 $136,238.00 $143,053.00 OE3-PEG 1207 Emergency Services Coordinator Monthly $9,813.42 $10,304.42 $10,810.42 $11,353.17 $11,921.08 OE3-PEG 1207 Emergency Services Coordinator Hourly $56.62 $59.45 $62.37 $65.50 $68.78 OE3-PEG 3015 Engineer I (Civil) Annual $104,973.00 $110,158.00 $115,699.00 $121,508.00 $127,569.00 OE3-PEG 3015 Engineer I (Civil) Monthly $8,747.75 $9,179.83 $9,641.58 $10,125.67 $10,630.75 OE3-PEG 3015 Engineer I (Civil) Hourly $50.47 $52.96 $55.62 $58.42 $61.33 OE3-PEG 3016 Engineer II (Civil) Annual $116,590.00 $122,414.00 $128,386.00 $134,923.00 $141,608.00 OE3-PEG 3016 Engineer II (Civil) Monthly $9,715.83 $10,201.17 $10,698.83 $11,243.58 $11,800.67 OE3-PEG 3016 Engineer II (Civil) Hourly $56.05 $58.85 $61.72 $64.87 $68.08 OE3-PEG 3017 Engineer III (Civil) Annual $133,289.00 $139,944.00 $146,852.00 $154,205.00 $161,916.00 OE3-PEG 3017 Engineer III (Civil) Monthly $11,107.42 $11,662.00 $12,237.67 $12,850.42 $13,493.00 OE3-PEG 3017 Engineer III (Civil) Hourly $64.08 $67.28 $70.60 $74.14 $77.84 OE3-PEG 4055 Environmental Programs Inspector Annual $127,426.00 $134,145.00 $141,181.00 $148,588.00 $156,436.00 OE3-PEG 4055 Environmental Programs Inspector Monthly $10,618.83 $11,178.75 $11,765.08 $12,382.33 $13,036.33 OE3-PEG 4055 Environmental Programs Inspector Hourly $61.26 $64.49 $67.88 $71.44 $75.21 OE3-PEG 5067 Homeless Program Coordinator/Case Manager Annual $82,596.00 $87,016.00 $91,436.00 $95,869.00 $100,784.00 OE3-PEG 5067 Homeless Program Coordinator/Case Manager Monthly $6,883.00 $7,251.33 $7,619.67 $7,989.08 $8,398.67 OE3-PEG 5067 Homeless Program Coordinator/Case Manager Hourly $39.71 $41.83 $43.96 $46.09 $48.45 OE3-PEG 5065 Intervention Counselor Annual $89,059.00 $93,512.00 $98,203.00 $103,118.00 $108,271.00 OE3-PEG 5065 Intervention Counselor Monthly $7,421.58 $7,792.67 $8,183.58 $8,593.17 $9,022.58 OE3-PEG 5065 Intervention Counselor Hourly $42.82 $44.96 $47.21 $49.58 $52.05 OE3-PEG 1523 Junior Accountant Annual $97,488.00 $102,288.00 $107,340.00 $112,632.00 $118,188.00 OE3-PEG 1523 Junior Accountant Monthly $8,124.00 $8,524.00 $8,945.00 $9,386.00 $9,849.00 OE3-PEG 1523 Junior Accountant Hourly $46.87 $49.18 $51.61 $54.15 $56.82 OE3-PEG 3026 Lead Construction Inspector Annual $128,390.00 $134,599.00 $140,327.00 $147,005.00 $153,696.00 OE3-PEG 3026 Lead Construction Inspector Monthly $10,699.17 $11,216.58 $11,693.92 $12,250.42 $12,808.00 OE3-PEG 3026 Lead Construction Inspector Hourly $61.73 $64.71 $67.46 $70.68 $73.89 OE3-PEG 1535 Lead Payroll Technician Annual $105,482.00 $110,254.00 $115,988.00 $121,709.00 $128,393.00 OE3-PEG 1535 Lead Payroll Technician Monthly $8,790.17 $9,187.83 $9,665.67 $10,142.42 $10,699.42 OE3-PEG 1535 Lead Payroll Technician Hourly $50.71 $53.01 $55.76 $58.51 $61.73 OE3-PEG 1533 Payroll Technician Annual $100,289.00 $105,300.00 $110,450.00 $116,081.00 $121,836.00 OE3-PEG 1533 Payroll Technician Monthly $8,357.42 $8,775.00 $9,204.17 $9,673.42 $10,153.00 OE3-PEG 1533 Payroll Technician Hourly $48.22 $50.63 $53.10 $55.81 $58.58 OE3-PEG 5020 Recreation Supervisor Annual $105,682.00 $110,970.00 $116,508.00 $122,324.00 $128,432.00 OE3-PEG 5020 Recreation Supervisor Monthly $8,806.83 $9,247.50 $9,709.00 $10,193.67 $10,702.67 OE3-PEG 5020 Recreation Supervisor Hourly $50.81 $53.35 $56.01 $58.81 $61.75 OE3-PEG 1521 Revenue Coordinator Annual $97,488.00 $102,288.00 $107,340.00 $112,632.00 $118,188.00 OE3-PEG 1521 Revenue Coordinator Monthly $8,124.00 $8,524.00 $8,945.00 $9,386.00 $9,849.00 OE3-PEG 1521 Revenue Coordinator Hourly $46.87 $49.18 $51.61 $54.15 $56.82

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OE3-PEG 1515 Senior Accountant Annual $123,721.00 $130,022.00 $136,519.00 $143,273.00 $150,346.00 OE3-PEG 1515 Senior Accountant Monthly $10,310.08 $10,835.17 $11,376.58 $11,939.42 $12,528.83 OE3-PEG 1515 Senior Accountant Hourly $59.48 $62.51 $65.63 $68.88 $72.28 OE3-PEG 4052 Senior Environmental Programs Inspector Annual $135,144.00 $141,901.00 $148,997.00 $156,446.00 $164,269.00 OE3-PEG 4052 Senior Environmental Programs Inspector Monthly $11,262.00 $11,825.08 $12,416.42 $13,037.17 $13,689.08 OE3-PEG 4052 Senior Environmental Programs Inspector Hourly $64.97 $68.22 $71.63 $75.21 $78.98 OE3-PEG 4015 Senior Planner Annual $127,973.00 $134,695.00 $141,814.00 $149,245.00 $157,102.00 OE3-PEG 4015 Senior Planner Monthly $10,664.42 $11,224.58 $11,817.83 $12,437.08 $13,091.83 OE3-PEG 4015 Senior Planner Hourly $61.53 $64.76 $68.18 $71.75 $75.53 OE3-PEG 5090 Senior Recreation Supervisor Annual $124,096.00 $130,146.00 $136,490.00 $143,170.00 $150,143.00 OE3-PEG 5090 Senior Recreation Supervisor Monthly $10,341.33 $10,845.50 $11,374.17 $11,930.83 $12,511.92 OE3-PEG 5090 Senior Recreation Supervisor Hourly $59.66 $62.57 $65.62 $68.83 $72.18 OE3-PEG 1726 Senior Systems Analyst Annual $143,067.00 $150,529.00 $158,033.00 $165,482.00 $172,958.00 OE3-PEG 1726 Senior Systems Analyst Monthly $11,922.25 $12,544.08 $13,169.42 $13,790.17 $14,413.17 OE3-PEG 1726 Senior Systems Analyst Hourly $68.78 $72.37 $75.98 $79.56 $83.15 OE3-PEG 1215 Sustainability Analyst I Annual $93,005.00 $97,646.00 $102,524.00 $107,655.00 $113,038.00 OE3-PEG 1215 Sustainability Analyst I Monthly $7,750.42 $8,137.17 $8,543.67 $8,971.25 $9,419.83 OE3-PEG 1215 Sustainability Analyst I Hourly $44.71 $46.95 $49.29 $51.76 $54.35 OE3-PEG 1216 Sustainability Analyst II Annual $109,805.00 $115,277.00 $121,060.00 $127,110.00 $133,457.00 OE3-PEG 1216 Sustainability Analyst II Monthly $9,150.42 $9,606.42 $10,088.33 $10,592.50 $11,121.42 OE3-PEG 1216 Sustainability Analyst II Hourly $52.79 $55.42 $58.20 $61.11 $64.16 OE3-PEG 1725 Systems Analyst Annual $137,201.00 $144,072.00 $151,273.00 $158,832.00 $166,776.00 OE3-PEG 1725 Systems Analyst Monthly $11,433.42 $12,006.00 $12,606.08 $13,236.00 $13,898.00 OE3-PEG 1725 Systems Analyst Hourly $65.96 $69.27 $72.73 $76.36 $80.18 OE3-PEG 3033 Transit Analyst I Annual $102,648.00 $107,784.00 $113,172.00 $118,836.00 $124,776.00 OE3-PEG 3033 Transit Analyst I Monthly $8,554.00 $8,982.00 $9,431.00 $9,903.00 $10,398.00 OE3-PEG 3033 Transit Analyst I Hourly $49.35 $51.82 $54.41 $57.13 $59.99 OE3-PEG 3035 Transit Analyst II Annual $116,196.00 $122,004.00 $128,112.00 $134,508.00 $141,240.00 OE3-PEG 3035 Transit Analyst II Monthly $9,683.00 $10,167.00 $10,676.00 $11,209.00 $11,770.00 OE3-PEG 3035 Transit Analyst II Hourly $55.86 $58.66 $61.59 $64.67 $67.90 OE3-PEG 1722 Web and Database Administrator Annual $130,910.00 $137,450.00 $144,334.00 $151,548.00 $159,121.00 OE3-PEG 1722 Web and Database Administrator Monthly $10,909.17 $11,454.17 $12,027.83 $12,629.00 $13,260.08 OE3-PEG 1722 Web and Database Administrator Hourly $62.94 $66.08 $69.39 $72.86 $76.50

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Group Job Code Classification Title Frequency Step 1 Step 2 Step 3 Step 4 Step 5 PMA 2105 Police Captain Annual $260,057.00 $272,310.00 $285,161.00 $298,657.00 $312,845.00 PMA 2105 Police Captain Monthly $21,671.42 $22,692.50 $23,763.42 $24,888.08 $26,070.42 PMA 2105 Police Captain Hourly $125.03 $130.92 $137.10 $143.59 $150.41 PMA 2110 Police Lieutenant Annual $220,465.00 $231,256.00 $242,597.00 $254,614.00 $267,229.00 PMA 2110 Police Lieutenant Monthly $18,372.08 $19,271.33 $20,216.42 $21,217.83 $22,269.08 PMA 2110 Police Lieutenant Hourly $105.99 $111.18 $116.63 $122.41 $128.48 Group Job Code Classification Title Frequency Step 1 Step 2 Step 3 Step 4 Step 5 SEIU 1021 9025 Administrative Assistant I Annual $75,711.00 $79,194.00 $82,829.00 $86,706.00 $90,674.00 SEIU 1021 9025 Administrative Assistant I Monthly $6,309.25 $6,599.50 $6,902.42 $7,225.50 $7,556.17 SEIU 1021 9025 Administrative Assistant I Hourly $36.40 $38.07 $39.82 $41.69 $43.59 SEIU 1021 9026 Administrative Assistant II Annual $82,829.00 $86,706.00 $90,674.00 $94,900.00 $99,292.00 SEIU 1021 9026 Administrative Assistant II Monthly $6,902.42 $7,225.50 $7,556.17 $7,908.33 $8,274.33 SEIU 1021 9026 Administrative Assistant II Hourly $39.82 $41.69 $43.59 $45.63 $47.74 SEIU 1021 9027 Administrative Assistant III Annual $90,674.00 $94,900.00 $99,292.00 $103,941.00 $108,833.00 SEIU 1021 9027 Administrative Assistant III Monthly $7,556.17 $7,908.33 $8,274.33 $8,661.75 $9,069.42 SEIU 1021 9027 Administrative Assistant III Hourly $43.59 $45.63 $47.74 $49.97 $52.32 SEIU 1021 4025 Building/Code Compliance Inspector Annual $109,242.00 $114,301.00 $119,541.00 $125,024.00 $130,733.00 SEIU 1021 4025 Building/Code Compliance Inspector Monthly $9,103.50 $9,525.08 $9,961.75 $10,418.67 $10,894.42 SEIU 1021 4025 Building/Code Compliance Inspector Hourly $52.52 $54.95 $57.47 $60.11 $62.85 SEIU 1021 4026 Building Permit Technician Annual $86,689.00 $91,046.00 $95,433.00 $99,836.00 $104,193.00 SEIU 1021 4026 Building Permit Technician Monthly $7,224.08 $7,587.17 $7,952.75 $8,319.67 $8,682.75 SEIU 1021 4026 Building Permit Technician Hourly $41.68 $43.77 $45.88 $48.00 $50.09 SEIU 1021 4027 Building Permit Technician II Annual $94,257.00 $98,825.00 $103,649.00 $108,701.00 $114,007.00 SEIU 1021 4027 Building Permit Technician II Monthly $7,854.75 $8,235.42 $8,637.42 $9,058.42 $9,500.58 SEIU 1021 4027 Building Permit Technician II Hourly $45.32 $47.51 $49.83 $52.26 $54.81 SEIU 1021 4067 Community Development Technician Annual $84,965.00 $89,235.00 $93,537.00 $97,853.00 $102,109.00 SEIU 1021 4067 Community Development Technician Monthly $7,080.42 $7,436.25 $7,794.75 $8,154.42 $8,509.08 SEIU 1021 4067 Community Development Technician Hourly $40.85 $42.90 $44.97 $47.04 $49.09 SEIU 1021 4054 Environmental Programs Technician Annual $98,964.00 $103,764.00 $108,828.00 $114,132.00 $119,700.00 SEIU 1021 4054 Environmental Programs Technician Monthly $8,247.00 $8,647.00 $9,069.00 $9,511.00 $9,975.00 SEIU 1021 4054 Environmental Programs Technician Hourly $47.58 $49.89 $52.32 $54.87 $57.55 SEIU 1021 3094 Facility Maintenance Worker Annual $85,745.00 $89,604.00 $93,647.00 $97,953.00 $102,367.00 SEIU 1021 3094 Facility Maintenance Worker Monthly $7,145.42 $7,467.00 $7,803.92 $8,162.75 $8,530.58 SEIU 1021 3094 Facility Maintenance Worker Hourly $41.22 $43.08 $45.02 $47.09 $49.21 SEIU 1021 1547 Finance Specialist I Annual $69,253.00 $72,349.00 $75,832.00 $79,404.00 $83,095.00 SEIU 1021 1547 Finance Specialist I Monthly $5,771.08 $6,029.08 $6,319.33 $6,617.00 $6,924.58 SEIU 1021 1547 Finance Specialist I Hourly $33.29 $34.78 $36.46 $38.18 $39.95

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SEIU 1021 1548 Finance Specialist II Annual $75,832.00 $79,404.00 $83,095.00 $87,099.00 $91,207.00 SEIU 1021 1548 Finance Specialist II Monthly $6,319.33 $6,617.00 $6,924.58 $7,258.25 $7,600.58 SEIU 1021 1548 Finance Specialist II Hourly $36.46 $38.18 $39.95 $41.87 $43.85 SEIU 1021 1549 Finance Specialist III Annual $83,095.00 $87,099.00 $91,207.00 $95,553.00 $100,137.00 SEIU 1021 1549 Finance Specialist III Monthly $6,924.58 $7,258.25 $7,600.58 $7,962.75 $8,344.75 SEIU 1021 1549 Finance Specialist III Hourly $39.95 $41.87 $43.85 $45.94 $48.14 SEIU 1021 5069 Homeless Program Outreach Worker Annual $60,853.00 $63,898.00 $67,093.00 $70,455.00 $73,969.00 SEIU 1021 5069 Homeless Program Outreach Worker Monthly $5,071.08 $5,324.83 $5,591.08 $5,871.25 $6,164.08 SEIU 1021 5069 Homeless Program Outreach Worker Hourly $29.26 $30.72 $32.26 $33.87 $35.56 SEIU 1021 3095 Lead Facilities Maintenance Worker Annual $100,484.00 $105,068.00 $109,898.00 $114,775.00 $120,115.00 SEIU 1021 3095 Lead Facilities Maintenance Worker Monthly $8,373.67 $8,755.67 $9,158.17 $9,564.58 $10,009.58 SEIU 1021 3095 Lead Facilities Maintenance Worker Hourly $48.31 $50.51 $52.84 $55.18 $57.75 SEIU 1021 5045 Leisure Services Maintenance Worker Annual $71,359.00 $74,929.00 $78,674.00 $82,606.00 $86,741.00 SEIU 1021 5045 Leisure Services Maintenance Worker Monthly $5,946.58 $6,244.08 $6,556.17 $6,883.83 $7,228.42 SEIU 1021 5045 Leisure Services Maintenance Worker Hourly $34.31 $36.02 $37.82 $39.71 $41.70 SEIU 1021 3075 Maintenance I - Parks & Grounds Annual $77,799.00 $81,474.00 $85,271.00 $89,268.00 $93,509.00 SEIU 1021 3075 Maintenance I - Parks & Grounds Monthly $6,483.25 $6,789.50 $7,105.92 $7,439.00 $7,792.42 SEIU 1021 3075 Maintenance I - Parks & Grounds Hourly $37.40 $39.17 $41.00 $42.92 $44.96 SEIU 1021 3065 Maintenance I - Streets Annual $80,800.00 $84,616.00 $88,569.00 $92,719.00 $97,111.00 SEIU 1021 3065 Maintenance I - Streets Monthly $6,733.33 $7,051.33 $7,380.75 $7,726.58 $8,092.58 SEIU 1021 3065 Maintenance I - Streets Hourly $38.85 $40.68 $42.58 $44.58 $46.69 SEIU 1021 3076 Maintenance II - Parks & Grounds Annual $94,325.00 $98,769.00 $103,364.00 $108,243.00 $113,357.00 SEIU 1021 3076 Maintenance II - Parks & Grounds Monthly $7,860.42 $8,230.75 $8,613.67 $9,020.25 $9,446.42 SEIU 1021 3076 Maintenance II - Parks & Grounds Hourly $45.35 $47.49 $49.69 $52.04 $54.50 SEIU 1021 3066 Maintenance II - Streets Annual $92,607.00 $96,965.00 $101,465.00 $106,247.00 $111,279.00 SEIU 1021 3066 Maintenance II - Streets Monthly $7,717.25 $8,080.42 $8,455.42 $8,853.92 $9,273.25 SEIU 1021 3066 Maintenance II - Streets Hourly $44.52 $46.62 $48.78 $51.08 $53.50 SEIU 1021 3077 Maintenance III - Parks & Grounds Annual $103,764.00 $108,648.00 $113,700.00 $119,064.00 $124,692.00 SEIU 1021 3077 Maintenance III - Parks & Grounds Monthly $8,647.00 $9,054.00 $9,475.00 $9,922.00 $10,391.00 SEIU 1021 3077 Maintenance III - Parks & Grounds Hourly $49.89 $52.23 $54.66 $57.24 $59.95 SEIU 1021 3074 Maintenance Trainee - Parks & Grounds Annual $66,668.00 $69,761.00 $73,037.00 $76,406.00 $79,973.00 SEIU 1021 3074 Maintenance Trainee - Parks & Grounds Monthly $5,555.67 $5,813.42 $6,086.42 $6,367.17 $6,664.42 SEIU 1021 3074 Maintenance Trainee - Parks & Grounds Hourly $32.05 $33.54 $35.11 $36.73 $38.45 SEIU 1021 3064 Maintenance Trainee - Streets Annual $65,942.00 $69,002.00 $72,243.00 $75,575.00 $79,103.00 SEIU 1021 3064 Maintenance Trainee - Streets Monthly $5,495.17 $5,750.17 $6,020.25 $6,297.92 $6,591.92 SEIU 1021 3064 Maintenance Trainee - Streets Hourly $31.70 $33.17 $34.73 $36.33 $38.03 SEIU 1021 4065 Neighborhood Preservation Inspector Annual $100,616.00 $105,281.00 $110,107.00 $115,160.00 $120,413.00 SEIU 1021 4065 Neighborhood Preservation Inspector Monthly $8,384.67 $8,773.42 $9,175.58 $9,596.67 $10,034.42 SEIU 1021 4065 Neighborhood Preservation Inspector Hourly $48.37 $50.62 $52.94 $55.37 $57.89

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SEIU 1021 9015 Office Specialist I Annual $62,672.00 $65,549.00 $68,444.00 $71,497.00 $74,741.00 SEIU 1021 9015 Office Specialist I Monthly $5,222.67 $5,462.42 $5,703.67 $5,958.08 $6,228.42 SEIU 1021 9015 Office Specialist I Hourly $30.13 $31.51 $32.91 $34.37 $35.93 SEIU 1021 9016 Office Specialist II Annual $68,269.00 $71,323.00 $74,567.00 $77,969.00 $81,484.00 SEIU 1021 9016 Office Specialist II Monthly $5,689.08 $5,943.58 $6,213.92 $6,497.42 $6,790.33 SEIU 1021 9016 Office Specialist II Hourly $32.82 $34.29 $35.85 $37.49 $39.18 SEIU 1021 9017 Office Specialist III Annual $74,503.00 $77,906.00 $81,421.00 $85,174.00 $89,069.00 SEIU 1021 9017 Office Specialist III Monthly $6,208.58 $6,492.17 $6,785.08 $7,097.83 $7,422.42 SEIU 1021 9017 Office Specialist III Hourly $35.82 $37.45 $39.14 $40.95 $42.82 SEIU 1021 5030 Preschool Site Supervisor II Annual $59,581.00 $62,565.00 $65,700.00 $68,986.00 $72,424.00 SEIU 1021 5030 Preschool Site Supervisor II Monthly $4,965.08 $5,213.75 $5,475.00 $5,748.83 $6,035.33 SEIU 1021 5030 Preschool Site Supervisor II Hourly $28.64 $30.08 $31.59 $33.17 $34.82 SEIU 1021 3025 Public Works Inspector Annual $105,703.00 $111,641.00 $117,045.00 $122,700.00 $128,624.00 SEIU 1021 3025 Public Works Inspector Monthly $8,808.58 $9,303.42 $9,753.75 $10,225.00 $10,718.67 SEIU 1021 3025 Public Works Inspector Hourly $50.82 $53.67 $56.27 $58.99 $61.84 SEIU 1021 3072 Public Works Maintenance II Annual $85,192.00 $89,205.00 $93,355.00 $97,762.00 $102,382.00 SEIU 1021 3072 Public Works Maintenance II Monthly $7,099.33 $7,433.75 $7,779.58 $8,146.83 $8,531.83 SEIU 1021 3072 Public Works Maintenance II Hourly $40.96 $42.89 $44.88 $47.00 $49.22 SEIU 1021 5017 Recreation Administrative Technician Annual $93,113.00 $97,762.00 $102,654.00 $107,788.00 $113,180.00 SEIU 1021 5017 Recreation Administrative Technician Monthly $7,759.42 $8,146.83 $8,554.50 $8,982.33 $9,431.67 SEIU 1021 5017 Recreation Administrative Technician Hourly $44.77 $47.00 $49.35 $51.82 $54.41 SEIU 1021 5027 Recreation Program Coordinator Annual $85,854.00 $90,043.00 $94,477.00 $99,156.00 $104,004.00 SEIU 1021 5027 Recreation Program Coordinator Monthly $7,154.50 $7,503.58 $7,873.08 $8,263.00 $8,667.00 SEIU 1021 5027 Recreation Program Coordinator Hourly $41.28 $43.29 $45.42 $47.67 $50.00 SEIU 1021 3062 Special Projects Coordinator Annual $79,270.00 $83,011.00 $86,873.00 $90,947.00 $95,263.00 SEIU 1021 3062 Special Projects Coordinator Monthly $6,605.83 $6,917.58 $7,239.42 $7,578.92 $7,938.58 SEIU 1021 3062 Special Projects Coordinator Hourly $38.11 $39.91 $41.77 $43.72 $45.80 SEIU 1021 3063 Street Sweeper Operator Annual $86,191.00 $90,084.00 $94,143.00 $98,474.00 $102,912.00 SEIU 1021 3063 Street Sweeper Operator Monthly $7,182.58 $7,507.00 $7,845.25 $8,206.17 $8,576.00 SEIU 1021 3063 Street Sweeper Operator Hourly $41.44 $43.31 $45.26 $47.34 $49.48 SEIU 1021 1748 Technical Support Specialist II Annual $89,713.00 $94,301.00 $98,888.00 $103,476.00 $107,564.00 SEIU 1021 1748 Technical Support Specialist II Monthly $7,476.08 $7,858.42 $8,240.67 $8,623.00 $8,963.67 SEIU 1021 1748 Technical Support Specialist II Hourly $43.13 $45.34 $47.54 $49.75 $51.71 SEIU 1021 3034 Transit Coordinator Annual $101,028.00 $105,753.00 $111,153.00 $115,833.00 $121,279.00 SEIU 1021 3034 Transit Coordinator Monthly $8,419.00 $8,812.75 $9,262.75 $9,652.75 $10,106.58 SEIU 1021 3034 Transit Coordinator Hourly $48.57 $50.84 $53.44 $55.69 $58.31 SEIU 1021 3085 Vehicle Heavy Equipment Mechanic Annual $92,461.00 $96,641.00 $101,064.00 $105,638.00 $110,530.00 SEIU 1021 3085 Vehicle Heavy Equipment Mechanic Monthly $7,705.08 $8,053.42 $8,422.00 $8,803.17 $9,210.83 SEIU 1021 3085 Vehicle Heavy Equipment Mechanic Hourly $44.45 $46.46 $48.59 $50.79 $53.14

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SEIU 1021 3087 Vehicle Equipment Technician Annual $82,483.00 $86,580.00 $90,933.00 $95,473.00 $100,236.00 SEIU 1021 3087 Vehicle Equipment Technician Monthly $6,873.58 $7,215.00 $7,577.75 $7,956.08 $8,353.00 SEIU 1021 3087 Vehicle Equipment Technician Hourly $39.66 $41.63 $43.72 $45.90 $48.19 SEIU 1021 5063 Youth Employment Coordinator Annual $82,310.00 $86,437.00 $90,764.00 $95,290.00 $100,061.00 SEIU 1021 5063 Youth Employment Coordinator Monthly $6,859.17 $7,203.08 $7,563.67 $7,940.83 $8,338.42 SEIU 1021 5063 Youth Employment Coordinator Hourly $39.57 $41.56 $43.64 $45.81 $48.11 SEIU 1021 5068 Youth Services Specialist Annual $82,879.00 $87,035.00 $91,391.00 $95,948.00 $100,753.00 SEIU 1021 5068 Youth Services Specialist Monthly $6,906.58 $7,252.92 $7,615.92 $7,995.67 $8,396.08 SEIU 1021 5068 Youth Services Specialist Hourly $39.85 $41.84 $43.94 $46.13 $48.44 Group Job Code Classification Title Frequency Step 1 Step 2 Step 3 Step 4 Step 5 SEIU 1021 PT 5043 Facilities Maint. Attendant (PT) Hourly $30.98 $32.52 $34.16 $35.87 $37.67 SEIU 1021 PT 5028 Comm. & Rec. Program Specialist (PT) Hourly $24.34 $25.53 $26.82 $28.14 $29.53 SEIU 1021 PT 9015 Office Specialist I (PT) Hourly $30.13 $31.51 $32.91 $34.37 $35.93 SEIU 1021 PT 9016 Office Specialist II (PT) Hourly $32.82 $34.29 $35.85 $37.49 $39.18 SEIU 1021 PT 9017 Office Specialist III (PT) Hourly $35.82 $37.45 $39.14 $40.95 $42.82 SEIU 1021 PT 5035 Preschool Site Supervisor I (PT) Hourly $23.22 $24.37 $25.60 $26.87 $28.21 SEIU 1021 PT 5026 Program Coordinator (PT) Hourly $41.28 $43.29 $45.42 $47.67 $50.00 SEIU 1021 PT 5191 Senior Recreation Leader (PT) Hourly $19.73 $20.74 $21.77 $22.86 $24.03 SEIU 1021 PT 5069 Homeless Program Outreach Worker (PT) Hourly $29.26 $30.72 $32.26 $33.87 $35.56 Group Job Code Classification Title Frequency Step 1 Step 2 Step 3 Step 4 Step 5 UCPOA 2155 Community Resources Coordinator Annual $84,978.00 $89,237.00 $93,701.00 $98,368.00 $103,284.00 UCPOA 2155 Community Resources Coordinator Monthly $7,081.50 $7,436.42 $7,808.42 $8,197.33 $8,607.00 UCPOA 2155 Community Resources Coordinator Hourly $40.85 $42.90 $45.05 $47.29 $49.66 UCPOA 2158 Community Service Aide Annual $83,841.00 $87,575.00 $91,498.00 $95,641.00 $100,002.00 UCPOA 2158 Community Service Aide Monthly $6,986.75 $7,297.92 $7,624.83 $7,970.08 $8,333.50 UCPOA 2158 Community Service Aide Hourly $40.31 $42.10 $43.99 $45.98 $48.08 UCPOA 2163 Confidential Operations Assistant Annual $97,552.00 $102,438.00 $107,558.00 $112,925.00 $118,585.00 UCPOA 2163 Confidential Operations Assistant Monthly $8,129.33 $8,536.50 $8,963.17 $9,410.42 $9,882.08 UCPOA 2163 Confidential Operations Assistant Hourly $46.90 $49.25 $51.71 $54.29 $57.01 UCPOA 2129 Crime Analyst Annual $119,066.00 $125,017.00 $131,260.00 $137,838.00 $144,723.00 UCPOA 2129 Crime Analyst Monthly $9,922.17 $10,418.08 $10,938.33 $11,486.50 $12,060.25 UCPOA 2129 Crime Analyst Hourly $57.24 $60.10 $63.11 $66.27 $69.58 UCPOA 2160 Executive Assistant to the Police Chief Annual $97,552.00 $102,438.00 $107,558.00 $112,925.00 $118,585.00 UCPOA 2160 Executive Assistant to the Police Chief Monthly $8,129.33 $8,536.50 $8,963.17 $9,410.42 $9,882.08 UCPOA 2160 Executive Assistant to the Police Chief Hourly $46.90 $49.25 $51.71 $54.29 $57.01

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UCPOA 2130 Personnel and Training Supervisor Annual $97,931.00 $102,832.00 $107,966.00 $113,378.00 $119,066.00 UCPOA 2130 Personnel and Training Supervisor Monthly $8,160.92 $8,569.33 $8,997.17 $9,448.17 $9,922.17 UCPOA 2130 Personnel and Training Supervisor Hourly $47.08 $49.44 $51.91 $54.51 $57.24 UCPOA 2165 Police Department Office Coordinator Annual $84,380.00 $88,625.00 $93,045.00 $97,698.00 $102,598.00 UCPOA 2165 Police Department Office Coordinator Monthly $7,031.67 $7,385.42 $7,753.75 $8,141.50 $8,549.83 UCPOA 2165 Police Department Office Coordinator Hourly $40.57 $42.61 $44.73 $46.97 $49.33 UCPOA 2167 Police Office Assistant Annual $76,912.00 $80,763.00 $84,803.00 $89,048.00 $93,497.00 UCPOA 2167 Police Office Assistant Monthly $6,409.33 $6,730.25 $7,066.92 $7,420.67 $7,791.42 UCPOA 2167 Police Office Assistant Hourly $36.98 $38.83 $40.77 $42.81 $44.95 UCPOA 2150 Police Records Supervisor Annual $97,931.00 $102,832.00 $107,966.00 $113,378.00 $119,066.00 UCPOA 2150 Police Records Supervisor Monthly $8,160.92 $8,569.33 $8,997.17 $9,448.17 $9,922.17 UCPOA 2150 Police Records Supervisor Hourly $47.08 $49.44 $51.91 $54.51 $57.24 UCPOA 2115 Police Sergeant Annual $171,263.00 $178,955.00 $186,899.00 $196,241.00 $206,057.00 UCPOA 2115 Police Sergeant Monthly $14,271.92 $14,912.92 $15,574.92 $16,353.42 $17,171.42 UCPOA 2115 Police Sergeant Hourly $82.34 $86.04 $89.86 $94.35 $99.07 UCPOA 2148 Property & Evidence Specialist Annual $83,841.00 $87,575.00 $91,498.00 $95,641.00 $100,002.00 UCPOA 2148 Property & Evidence Specialist Monthly $6,986.75 $7,297.92 $7,624.83 $7,970.08 $8,333.50 UCPOA 2148 Property & Evidence Specialist Hourly $40.31 $42.10 $43.99 $45.98 $48.08 UCPOA 2140 Property & Evidence Supervisor Annual $97,931.00 $102,832.00 $107,966.00 $113,378.00 $119,066.00 UCPOA 2140 Property & Evidence Supervisor Monthly $8,160.92 $8,569.33 $8,997.17 $9,448.17 $9,922.17 UCPOA 2140 Property & Evidence Supervisor Hourly $47.08 $49.44 $51.91 $54.51 $57.24 UCPOA 2149 Public Services Officer II Annual $89,456.00 $93,949.00 $98,645.00 $103,547.00 $108,739.00 UCPOA 2149 Public Services Officer II Monthly $7,454.67 $7,829.08 $8,220.42 $8,628.92 $9,061.58 UCPOA 2149 Public Services Officer II Hourly $43.01 $45.17 $47.43 $49.78 $52.28 Group Job Code Classification Title Frequency Step 1 Step 2 Step 3 Step 4 Step 5 Step 6 Step 7 UCPOA 2120 Police Officer Annual $126,717.00 $132,569.00 $138,562.00 $144,460.00 $151,727.00 $159,325.00 $167,284.00 UCPOA 2120 Police Officer Monthly $10,559.75 $11,047.42 $11,546.83 $12,038.33 $12,643.92 $13,277.08 $13,940.33 UCPOA 2120 Police Officer Hourly $60.92 $63.74 $66.62 $69.45 $72.95 $76.60 $80.43 Group Job Code Classification Title Frequency Step 1
UCPOA 2122 Police Officer Recruit II Annual $121,517.00 UCPOA 2122 Police Officer Recruit II Monthly $10,126.42 UCPOA 2122 Police Officer Recruit II Hourly $58.42
Group Job Code Classification Title Frequency Step 1
Unrepresented PT 2126 Police Officer Trainee Hourly $55.92 Unrepresented PT 8334 Seasonal Maintenance Worker (PT) Hourly $24.14 Group Job Code Classification Title Frequency Step 1 Step 2 Unrepresented PT 5096 Preschool Aide (PT) Hourly $16.90 $17.74 Unrepresented PT 5093 Recreation Aide (PT) Hourly $16.90 $17.74

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Group Job Code Classification Title Frequency Step 1 Step 2 Step 3 Unrepresented PT 2128 Police Cadet Hourly $17.87 $18.76 $19.70 Group Job Code Classification Title Frequency Step 1 Step 2 Step 3 Step 4 Step 5 Unrepresented PT 5094 CRS Program Manager (PT) Hourly $21.73 $22.81 $23.96 $25.15 $26.41 Unrepresented PT 5095 Preschool Teacher (PT) Hourly $19.31 $20.28 $21.29 $22.36 $23.48 Unrepresented PT 5092 Recreation Leader (PT) Hourly $18.11 $19.01 $19.96 $20.96 $22.01 Unrepresented PT 5091 Senior Recreation Leader (PT) Hourly $19.31 $20.28 $21.29 $22.36 $23.48 Group Job Code Classification Title Frequency Minimum Maxiumum Unrepresented PT 9009 Intern (PT) Hourly $16.90 $61.56
Unrepresented PT 9999 Project Specialist (PT) Hourly $16.90 $126.48 Unrepresented PT 9099 Retired Annuitant (PT) Hourly $28.64 $178.13

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City Council Staff Report Page 1 of 3 October 13, 2026

CITY COUNCIL

STAFF REPORT
Agenda Item No. 3.8
DATE: October 13, 2026
TO: Honorable Mayor and Members of the City Council
FROM: Joan Malloy, City Manager
SUBJECT: Adopt a Resolution Approving the Award of a Construction Contract to Pavement Coatings Company, in the Amount of $491,698, Approving a Total Construction Budget, in the Amount of $540,868, for the Arizona Street Bike Boulevard, City Project No. 25-55

EXECUTIVE SUMMARY
Staff recommends the City Council adopt a resolution approving the award of a construction contract to Pavement Coatings Company, in the amount of $491,698, and approving a total construction budget in the amount of $542,097 for the Arizona Street Bike Boulevard, City Project No. 25-55.

STRATEGIC PLAN ALIGNMENT
This agenda item is aligned with the following:

Goal D, Strategy 2: Environmental Sustainability and Infrastructure – Implement the City’s capital improvement plan.

BACKGROUND
The City’s 2021 Bicycle and Pedestrian Master Plan (BPMP) identifies Arizona Street as a Class III Bicycle Route. The Arizona Street Bike Boulevard (City Project No. 25-55) is envisioned as an all-ages-and-abilities bicycle route running parallel to Alvarado-Niles Road, providing an alternative path that separates vulnerable cyclists from heavy traffic.

On February 23, 2024, Union City Transit and Public Works submitted a Bus Accelerated Infrastructure Delivery (BusAID) Program Grant application to the Metropolitan Transportation Commission (MTC) for the Alvarado-Niles Road Part-Time Transit Lane Pilot Project (City Project No. 24-21). This pilot project proposes repurposing the existing parking lane and bike lane into an 11-foot part-time, bus-only lane during peak morning and afternoon commute periods, Monday through Friday, along Alvarado-Niles Road between Almaden Boulevard and Decoto Road. The goal is to improve operations and 69 of 272
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travel times for Union City Transit (Routes 1, 3, and 5) and AC Transit (Route 97).

To comply with MTC’s Complete Streets Checklist, the pilot project requires an alternative “All Ages and Abilities” bicycle route. The Arizona Street Bike Boulevard project aims to establish this route before the Alvarado-Niles Road Part-Time Transit Lane Pilot opens in Fall 2027.

As part of the transit lane improvements, the existing Class II bike lanes on Alvarado-Niles Road will be upgraded to buffered Class II bike lanes. Cyclists can still use these lanes during non-peak periods on weekdays and throughout the weekend. During peak periods, bicyclists may use the part-time transit lane but will be encouraged to ride along the parallel Arizona Street route.

The City previously entered into a Consulting Services Agreement with Whitlock & Weinberger Transportation, Inc. (W-Trans) (C26PW1121) to provide engineering design support for the Arizona Street Bike Boulevard Project.

On September 16, 2025, City staff and W-Trans presented project details to the Bicycle and Pedestrian Advisory Committee (BPAC). The BPAC discussed the project, raised concerns, and ultimately supported it, noting its potential to improve bicycle safety and the need for related roadway and trail enhancements along the Alameda Creek Trail (Attachment 1).

On September 25, 2025, the Alameda CTC approved $23,000 in FY 2025-2026 Transportation Fund for Clean Air (TFCA) Program funding for Union City’s Arizona Street Bike Boulevard improvements. The City presented a subsequent project update to the BPAC on March 17, 2026 (Attachment 2).

On April 28, 2026, the City Council adopted Resolution No. 2026-045, authorizing submission of an application to MTC for $155,475 in FY 2026-2027 Transportation Development Act (TDA) Article 3 Pedestrian/Bicycle Project Funding for the Arizona Street Bike Boulevard (City Project No. 25-55).

DISCUSSION
The City released and advertised the project plans and specifications on September 4, 2026 (Attachment 3), and on September 29, 2026, the City received seven (7) bids (see Exhibit A). Pavement Coatings Company of Sacramento, California, submitted the lowest responsive and responsible base bid of $491,697.15. The bid was approximately 1.36% above the engineer’s estimate of $485,000.

The City rejected QA Constructors' low bid as non-responsive.

The recommended total construction budget of $540,868 includes the base bid amount of $491,698 and a construction contingency of $49,170, approximately 10% of the construction contract amount.

Construction is expected to start in October 2026 and finish by December 2026. 70 of 272
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FISCAL IMPACT
The Arizona Street Bike Boulevard, City Project No. 25-55, in the amount of $542,097, will be funded as follows:

Fund Name Amount Account
SB 1 Road Maintenance & Rehab Fund $217,907 251-92555-57128 Measure BB Bike & Ped Fund $100,142 267-92555-57128
ACTIA Streets & Roads Fund $44,344 253-92555-57128
Capital Grants Fund $178,475 410-92555-57128
Total $540,868
These funds have sufficient available balances to support this project.

RECOMMENDATION
Staff recommends that the City Council adopt a resolution:

1. Approving the award of the construction contract to Pavement Coatings Company, in the amount of $491,698, for the construction of the Arizona Street Bike Boulevard, City Project No. 25-55; and

2. Approving a total construction budget, in the amount of $540,868, for the construction contract and a 10% construction contingency, in the amount of $49,170.

Prepared by: Trieu Tran, Civil Engineer III
Submitted by: Marilou Ayupan, Public Works Director

ATTACHMENTS

1. Attachment 1 – PowerPoint Presentation to BPAC, September 16, 2025

2. Attachment 2 – PowerPoint Presentation to BPAC, March 17, 2026

3. Attachment 3 – Notice of Bid

4. Attachment 4 – Arizona Street Bicycle Boulevard Project Page

5. Draft Resolution

6. Exhibit A - Bid Summary
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Trieu Tran, P.E.

Civil Engineer III

ARIZONA STREET

BICYCLE BOULEVARD
Cameron Nye, P.E.

Senior Engineer
Bicycle and Pedestrian
Advisory Committee (BPAC)
September 16, 2025
Item 6.a.
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2 PRESENTATION OUTLINE

1. Project Overview and Need

2. Existing Conditions

3. Overview of Alternatives

4. Alternative 1 - Class III Bicycle Boulevard

5. Alternative 2 - Class II Bike Lanes

6. Comparison of Alternatives

7. Questions/Direction
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3 PROJECT OVERVIEW AND NEED
➢ City’s 2021 Bicycle and Pedestrian Master Plan (BPMP) identifies Arizona Street as a Class III Bicycle Route
➢ Alvarado-Niles Road Part-Time Transit Lanes Pilot requires the need for an alternative “All Ages and Abilities” bicycle route (per MTC Complete Streets Checklist)
PROJECT GOAL: Implement an All Ages and
Abilities bicycle route on Arizona Street prior to the
opening (fall 2027) of the Alvarado-Niles Road
(ANR) Part-Time Transit Lanes Pilot Project
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4 PROJECT OVERVIEW
ANR Part-Time Transit Lanes Pilot
❑ Implement part-time bus
lane during AM and PM
peak periods to improve
bus speeds
❑ ANR construction to occur
with wrap-up of AlvaradoNiles Seismic Improvement
Project
❑ Bike boulevard on parallel
route (Arizona St.) to be
completed as a separate
project
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5 PROPOSED PROJECT
ANR Part-Time Transit Lanes Pilot
*Part-Time Transit Lanes Hours of Operations: 7:00-9:00 am and 2:00-6:00 pm (Monday-Fridays only). Experienced Cyclists okay 76 of 272
6 PROJECT LIMITS
Arizona St. Bike Blvd & ANR Part-Time Transit Lanes
Cesar Chavez
Middle School
City Hall
& Library
Alameda Creek
Trail Connections
ANR Part-Time Transit Lanes
Pilot Corridor
Existing
Trail Existing
Trail
James
Logan
High School
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7 ARIZONA ST. EXISTING CONDITIONS
1 ➢ 25 mph speed limit
➢ ADT of 1,500 to 2,000
➢ 48’ curb-to-curb
➢ Parking on both sides
➢ Limited striping
Goal:

Develop Bike Blvd
Concept for “All Ages &
Ability”
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8 ARIZONA BIKE BLVD ALTERNATIVES
Alternative 1
Class III Bicycle Route (BPMP)
Alternative 2
Class II Bicycle Lanes
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9 ALT 1 - CLASS III BIKE BOULEVARD
Existing Conditions
Bike Boulevard
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10 ALT 1 - CLASS III BIKE BOULEVARD
Potential Concept Developed in 2021 BPMP
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11 ALT 2 - CLASS II BIKE LANES
Existing Conditions
Bike Lanes
11 *Green striping only
used at conflict areas
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12 ALT 2 - CLASS II BIKE LANES EXAMPLES
San Andreas Drive Royal Ann Drive
Similar facilities with same width as Arizona
Street but higher volumes/speeds
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13 ALTERNATIVES COMPARISON
Alt. Description Const.

Cost
Maint.

Cost
Bicycle
Stress
Vehicle
Speeds
Parking
Removal
1 Class III Bicycle
Boulevard
LESS LESS HIGHER FASTER No*
2 Class II Bicycle Lanes MORE MORE LOWER SLOWER No*
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Trieu Tran, P.E.

Civil Engineer III

ARIZONA STREET BICYCLE BOULEVARD,
CITY PROJECT NO. 25-55
Cameron Nye, P.E.

Senior Engineer
Bicycle and
Pedestrian Advisory
Committee (BPAC)
March 17, 2026 Item 8.1
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2 PRESENTATION OUTLINE

1. Project Overview, Purpose and Need

2. Recap of Prior Meeting

3. Schedule Update

4. Project Elements and Design Features

5. Concepts of Quick-build Materials

6. TDA-3 Funding Opportunity

7. Questions
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4 RECAP OF LAST MEETING
Alternative 1
Class III Bicycle Route (BPMP)
Alternative 2
Class II Bicycle Lanes
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5 PROJECT SCHEDULE
September
2025
BPAC
October
2025
30% PS&E
February
2026
Public
Outreach
March 2026
BPAC
April 2026
95% PS&E
May 2026
Final
PS&E/
Bidding
Summer
2026
Construction
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6 PROJECT ELEMENTS
▪ Class II bike lanes on Arizona Street
▪ Sharrow markings on Hop Ranch Road,
Trailside Way, Heritage Way
▪ Slurry Seal on Arizona Street
▪ Wayfinding Signs from/to ANR
▪ Quick-build improvements at Hop Ranch
Road and Central Avenue Intersections
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7 CLASS II BIKE LANES SEGMENTS
Hop Ranch Road to Trailside Way, Heritage Way to Royal Ann Drive Bike lanes
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8 BIKE LANES CONCEPT DESIGN PLAN
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9 SHARROW MARKINGS AREAS
Hop Ranch Road, Trailside Way & Heritage Way (Heritage Park Area) Sharrow Markings
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10 SHARROW MARKINGS CONCEPT DESIGN
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11 SLURRY SEAL SEGMENTS
Hop Ranch Road to Dowe Avenue, Heritage Way to Royal Ann Drive New Slurry Seal
Recent Slurry Seal
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12 WAYFINDING SIGNAGE PLAN
GOAL: Direct cyclist from
ANR to low stress trails and
bike lanes and back to ANR
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13 WAYFINDING SIGNAGE DETAILS
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14 QUICK-BUILD CONCEPT DESIGNS
Striped Curb
Extensions
High Visibility
Crosswalks
Advance
Pedestrian Limit Lines
Refuge Island
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15 PEDESTRIAN REFUGE ISLAND CONCEPTS
C.2 – Plastic curb and
flex posts
C.1 - Vortex
C.3 – K-71 bollards C.4 – Rubber curb
*Requires striping a
larger island*
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16 RECENT FUNDING OPPORTUNITIES
Alameda CTC Grant (Executed Feb. 10, 2026 Council)
Arizona Bike Boulevard $23,000
New TDA FY Article 3 FY 2026-2027 Funds
FY2026/2027 Funds $155,475 ($118,223 + $37,252)
Union City’s Share
Available after July 1, 2026
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17 TDA Article 3 Funding Summary FY26-27
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18 RECENT FUNDING OPPORTUNITY
Cesar Chavez
Middle School
City Hall
& Library
Old Alameda
Creek Trail
(Almaden Blvd. to
Hop Ranch Rd.)
Existing Trail
(Royal Ann Dr. to
Decoto Rd.)
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QUESTIONS?
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CITY OF UNION CITY

DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC WORKS
CITY PROJECT NO. 25-55

NOTICE TO BIDDERS
Sealed bids for Arizona Street Bike Boulevard, City Project No. 25-55, will be received at the office of the City Clerk of the City of Union City, City Government Building, 34009 Alvarado-Niles Road, Union City, California, until Tuesday, September 29th, 2026, 2:00PM PST.

This project will improve the corridor through roadway resurfacing and updated pavement striping and traffic control markings, implementation of bicycle lanes, wayfinding signage and pedestrian-focused enhancements including sidewalk repairs, upgraded crosswalks, and other accessibility improvements. The Engineer’s Estimate for the project base is Four Hundred Eighty-Five Thousand Dollars ($485,000).

The Non-Bid plans and specifications may be found on the Union City Website at https://www.unioncityca.gov/Bids.aspx. Bid package may be obtained at no charge via email request to the City at [email protected]. Non-biddable plans and specifications shall be available to view at various Builders’ Exchanges throughout the Bay Area and on the City of Union City website at www.unioncity.org.

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DRAWN BY DATE CITY OF UNION CITY 34009 ALVARADO-NILES ROAD UNION CITY, CA 94583 T 510.675.5305 F 510.489.9468 SHEET NO. DESIGNED BY CHECKED BY NAME ARIZONA STREET BICYCLE BOULEVARD OF ARIZONA STREET BICYCLE BOULEVARD CITY OF UNION CITY CITY PROJECT NO: 25-55 COVER SHEET INDEX OF SHEETS REFERENCES GENERAL NOTE (ALL SHEETS) LEGEND / / / / / / RESOLUTION NO. 2026-XXX

RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF UNION CITY

APPROVING THE AWARD OF A CONSTRUCTION CONTRACT TO
PAVEMENT COATINGS COMPANY, IN THE AMOUNT OF $491,698,

APPROVING A TOTAL CONSTRUCTION BUDGET, IN THE AMOUNT
OF $540,698, FOR THE ARIZONA STREET BIKE BOULEVARD, CITY PROJECT NO. 25-55
WHEREAS, the City’s 2021 Bicycle and Pedestrian Master Plan (BPMP) identifies Arizona Street as a Class III Bicycle Route and the Arizona Street Bike Boulevard, City Project No. 25-55, envisions an all ages and abilities bicycle route that will run parallel to Alvarado-Niles Road, providing an alternative route focused on separating vulnerable cyclists from heavy vehicle traffic; and
WHEREAS, the goal of the Arizona Street Bike Boulevard, City Project No. 25-55, is to implement an All Ages and Abilities bicycle route on Arizona Street, as required by the Metropolitan Transportation Commission’s (MTC) Complete Streets Checklist for the Alvarado-Niles Road Part-Time Transit Lanes Pilot prior to its opening in Fall 2027; and WHEREAS, on May 29, 2025, the City entered into a Consulting Services Agreement with Whitlock & Weinberger Transportation, Inc., dba W-Trans for engineering design support for the Arizona Street Bike Boulevard, City Project No. 25-55; and WHEREAS, on September 16, 2025, staff and W-Trans presented project specifics to the City’s Bicycle Pedestrian Advisory Committee (BPAC) and; and WHEREAS, on September 25, 2025, Alameda CTC approved Union City’s Arizona Street Bike Boulevard improvements project, in the amount of $23,000, from the FY 2025- 2026 Transportation Fund for Clean Air Program (TFCA); and WHEREAS, project specifics were presented to the City’s Bicycle Pedestrian Advisory Committee (BPAC) on July 21, 2026, and the BPAC was supportive of the project; and
WHEREAS, on February 10, 2026, City Council adopted Resolution No. 2026-16, accepting $23,000 of TFCA funding for the Arizona Street Bike Boulevard; and WHEREAS, a subsequent presentation of the Arizona Street Bike Boulevard Project was given to the City’s Bicycle Pedestrian Advisory Committee (BPAC) on March 17, 2026; and
WHEREAS, on April 28, 2026, the City Council adopted Resolution No. 2026-045, authorizing the submission of an application to MTC for the allocation of Fiscal Year 2026- 2027 Transportation Development Act (TDA) Article 3 Pedestrian/Bicycle Project Funding, in the amount of $155,475, for the Arizona Street Bike Boulevard, City Project No. 25-55; and
WHEREAS, on September 4, 2026, plans and specifications for the project were released and advertised for bids; and
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WHEREAS, on September 29, 2026, the City received seven (7) bids (see Exhibit A), with the lowest responsive and responsible base bid of $491,697.15 submitted by Pavement Coatings Company of Sacramento, California; and WHEREAS, construction of this project is anticipated to start in October 2026 and be completed by December 2026; and
WHEREAS, the recommended total construction budget of $540,868 includes the base bid amount of $491,698 and a construction contingency of $49,170, approximately 10% of the construction contract amount; and
WHEREAS, the Arizona Street Bike Boulevard – Phase 2, City Project No. 25-55, in the amount of $540,868, will be funded with $217,907 from SB 1 Road Maintenance & Rehab Fund (Account Number 251-92555-57128), $100,142 from Measure BB Bike & Ped Fund (Account Number 267-92555-57128), $44,344 from ACTIA Streets & Roads Fund (Account Number 253-92555-57128) and $178,475 from Capital Grants Fund (Account Number 410-92555-57128).

NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the City Council of the City of Union City hereby awards the contract to Pavement Coatings Company, in the amount of $491,698, for the construction of the Arizona Street Bike Boulevard, City Project No. 25-

55. BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the City Manager is authorized to take all actions to effectuate the intent of this Resolution, including execution of the contract and all documents in a form approved by the City Attorney.

BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the City Council of the City of Union City hereby approves a total construction budget, including a 10% contingency, in the amount of $540,868.

PASSED, APPROVED, AND ADOPTED by the City Council of the City of Union City at a regular meeting held on October 13, 2026, by the following vote:

AYES:

NOES:

ABSENT:

ABSTAIN:

APPROVED:

GARY SINGH
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Mayor
ATTESTED: APPROVED AS TO FORM:

THAI NAM N. PHAM
City Clerk
KRISTOPHER J. KOKOTAYLO
City Attorney
Attachments:

1. Exhibit A – Bid Summary
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CITY OF UNION CITY

BID SUMMARY
34009 Alvarado-Niles Road
Union City, CA 94587
No. BIDDERS BID AMOUNT *CORRECTED BID AMOUNT
1 . QA Constructors $ 429,744.40
2 . Pavement Coatings Co. $ 491,697.15
3 . Graham Contractors, Inc. $ 493,405.44
4 .

American Asphalt Repair &
Resurfacing Company, Inc. $ 506,957.60
5 . VSS International, Inc. $ 517,120.00
6 . Mission Constructors Inc. $ 553,099.50
7 . Magellan Construction $ 596,481.92
Thai Nam N. Pham
City Clerk
2:00 p.m.

City Council Chambers
I, Thai Nam N. Pham, City Clerk, of the City of Union City, do hereby certify that on Tuesday, September 29, 2026, I received and opened seven (7) bids for the above-mentioned project. * Note: All bid amounts will be verified by the Engineer. Any corrections will be shown in the column above.

PROJECT:

Project Manager:

DATE:

TIME:

LOCATION:

Arizona Street Bike Boulevard (City Project No. 25-55)
Trieu Tran, Civil Engineer III
Tuesday, September 29, 2026

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CITY COUNCIL

STAFF REPORT
Agenda Item No. 3.9
DATE: October 13, 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 the Ninth Amendment to the Consulting Services Agreement with HDR, in the Amount of $70,104, for a Total Not-to-Exceed Contract Amount of $961,727, for Engineering Design and Construction Support for the At-Grade Pedestrian Crossing at BART, City Project No. 14-14

EXECUTIVE SUMMARY
Staff recommends that the City Council adopt a resolution authorizing the City Manager to execute the Ninth Amendment to the Consulting Services Agreement with HDR Engineering, Inc. (“HDR”), in the amount of $70,104, for a total not-to-exceed contract amount of $961,727, for Engineering Design and Construction Support and for the AtGrade Pedestrian Crossing at BART, City Project No. 14-14.

HDR is an engineering firm known for its railroad expertise and was involved in the early planning and design of the At-Grade Pedestrian Crossing at BART in the Station District.

This amendment should conclude their contract for this project.

STRATEGIC PLAN ALIGNMENT
This agenda item is in alignment with the following:

Goal C, Strategy 2: Economic, Community Development and Public Safety – Facilitate the build out of the greater Station District Area through the construction of the Quarry Lakes Parkway, completion of the pedestrian rail crossing, and implementing the recommendations of the Southern Alameda County Regional Rail Integration Study to make the Station District a passenger rail hub served by ACE.

BACKGROUND
The Union City Intermodal Station Project has been envisioned since the early 2000s as a two-sided BART Station with a new east entrance connecting to the Station District 111 of 272
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Area, a 30-acre-plus planned Transit-Oriented Development (TOD) site along 11th Street. The new east entrance will provide commuters and residents of the Station District neighborhood with easier access across the Union Pacific Railroad tracks to the BART Station, buses, and the Station District retail center via the free passage through the Station.

On March 25, 2014, the City Council adopted Resolution No. 4552-14 authorizing the City Manager to execute a Consulting Services Agreement, C3638, with HDR Engineering, Inc., in the amount of $107,819, to begin the engineering design for the Railroad At-Grade Pedestrian Crossing at the Oakland Subdivision. This work included assistance with the new public at-grade crossing for pedestrians and bikes across the Union Pacific Railroad (“UPRR”) track and the required permit applications with the California Public Utilities Commission (“CPUC”) and UPRR. The project also included coordination and securing approvals from BART.

On November 17, 2015, Union City executed the First Amendment to the Consulting Services Agreement with HDR, in the amount of $39,987, bringing the total contract amount to $147,806, for supplemental work required by UPRR to improve safety features in the design.

On August 15, 2016, Union City executed the Second Amendment to the Consulting Services Agreement with HDR, in the amount of $25,000, bringing the total contract amount to $172,806, to address unforeseen changes in scope arising from the review comments.

On September 13, 2016, the City Council adopted Resolution No. 4953-16 authorizing the City Manager to execute the Third Amendment to the Consulting Services Agreement with HDR, in the amount of $82,762, for a total contract amount of $255,568, to complete the project design and implement UPRR and BART comments.

On September 12, 2017, the City Council adopted Resolution No. 5126-17 authorizing the City Manager to execute the Fourth Amendment to the Consulting Services Agreement with HDR, in the amount of $32,000, for a total contract amount of $287,568, for Americans with Disabilities Act (“ADA”) ramp design changes for the at-grade pedestrian crossing design.

On February 25, 2019, Union City executed the Fifth Amendment to the Consulting Services Agreement with HDR, in the amount of $24,932, bringing the total contract amount to $312,500, for the supplemental survey and design changes required to eliminate the sump pump and reroute local drainage.

On April 14, 2020, the City Council adopted Resolution No. 5582-20, authorizing the City Manager to execute the Sixth Amendment to the Consulting Services Agreement with HDR, in the amount of $197,393, for a total contract amount of $509,893, for engineering design and preparation of the 100% PS&E (3rd Iteration) for the At-Grade Pedestrian Crossing at BART, City Project No. 14-14.

On April 9, 2024, the City Council adopted Resolution No. 6276-24, authorizing the City Manager to execute the Seventh Amendment to the Agreement with HDR, in the amount of $381,730, for a total not-to-exceed amount of $891,623, to finalize the Plans, 112 of 272
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Specifications and Estimates (PS&E), provide bid support during advertisement, and provide design services during construction.

On January 1, 2026, the Parties entered into an Eighth Amendment to the Agreement (“Eighth Amendment”), C5426-8A, to extend the term of services.

DISCUSSION
In August 2025, the City Council awarded the construction contract for the At-Grade Pedestrian Crossing at BART. Construction began in February 2026 and is currently anticipated to be completed by December 2026.

Approval of the Ninth Amendment to the Consulting Services Agreement with HDR Engineering, Inc. will provide continued engineering support through the remainder of construction. HDR services will include responding to contractor’s requests for information and submittals; addressing requests from the construction management team; providing additional project management oversight; coordinating with City staff and project stakeholders; and attending weekly construction meetings.

The proposed Ninth Amendment, in the amount of $70,104, will increase the not-toexceed contract amount to $961,727.

HDR will continue to provide engineering support through the completion of construction and project closeout, including the preparation of as-built record drawings.

FISCAL IMPACT
The Ninth Amendment to the Consulting Services Agreement with HDR Engineering, Inc., in the amount of $70,104, will be funded with the Public Improvements Fund (Account Number 41691414-57115), as identified in the approved Five-Year Capital Improvement Plan (CIP) for Fiscal Year 2026-2027.

RECOMMENDATION
Staff recommends that the City Council adopt a resolution authorizing the City Manager to execute the Ninth Amendment to the Consulting Services Agreement with HDR Engineering, Inc., in the amount of $70,104, for a total not-to-exceed contract amount of $961,727, for Engineering Design and Construction Support and for the BART Pedestrian At-Grade Crossing Project, City Project No. 14-14.

Prepared by: Farooq Azim, Retired Annuitant
Submitted by: Marilou Ayupan, Public Works Director

ATTACHMENTS

1. Attachment 1 – Ninth Amendment to the CSA with HDR Engineering, Inc.

2. Draft Resolution
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NINTH AMENDMENT
TO THE CONSULTING SERVICES AGREEMENT (C5427)
BETWEEN THE CITY OF UNION CITY AND HDR ENGINEERING, INC.

FOR ENGINEERING DESIGN AND CONSTRUCTION SUPPORT

AT-GRADE PEDESTRIAN CROSSING AT BART PROJECT
CITY PROJECT NO. 14-14
THIS NINTH AMENDMENT (the “Ninth Amendment”) is effective as of this 13th day of October 2026 by and between THE CITY OF UNION CITY, a municipal corporation, (“City”) and HDR ENGINEERING, INC., ("Consultant"), collectively referred to as the "Parties."
W I T N E S S E T H:

WHEREAS, on February 2, 2014, the Parties entered into a Consulting Services Agreement (C3638) (“Agreement”) wherein the Consultant will provide the City with consulting services related to Engineering Design Railroad At-Grade Public Crossing and Utility Crossing – Union Pacific Railroad (UPRR) Oakland Sub.MP 27.1, City Project No. 14-14, in the amount of $107,819; and
WHEREAS, on November 17, 2015, the Parties entered into a First Amendment to the Agreement (“First Amendment”), C3638b, to expand the scope of services to be provided by the Consultant and increase the compensation, in the amount of $39,987, for a total not-to-exceed amount of $147,806; and
WHEREAS, on August 15, 2016, the Parties entered into a Second Amendment to the Agreement (“Second Amendment”), C3638c, to expand the scope of services to be provided by the Consultant and increase the compensation, in the amount of $25,000, for a total not-to-exceed amount of $172,806; and
WHEREAS, on September 13, 2016, the Parties entered into a Third Amendment to the Agreement (“Third Amendment”), C3638d, to expand the scope of services to be provided by the Consultant and increase the compensation, in the amount of $82,762, for a total not-to-exceed amount of $255,568; and
WHEREAS, on September 12, 2017, the Parties entered into a Fourth Amendment to the Agreement (“Fourth Amendment”), C3638e, to expand the scope of services to be provided by the Consultant and increase the compensation, in the amount of $32,000, for a total not-to-exceed amount of $287,568; and
WHEREAS, on February 25, 2019, the Parties entered into a Fifth Amendment to the Agreement (“Fifth Amendment”), C3638f, to expand the scope of services to be provided by the Consultant and increase the compensation, in the amount of $24,931.91, for a total not-to-exceed amount of $312,499.91; and
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WHEREAS, on April 14, 2020, the Parties entered into a Sixth Amendment to the Agreement (“Sixth Amendment”), C5426, to expand the scope of services to be provided by the Consultant and increase the compensation, in the amount of $197,393, for a total not-to-exceed amount of $509,892.91; and
WHEREAS, on April 9, 2024, the Parties entered into a Seventh Amendment to the Agreement (“Seventh Amendment”), C5426-7A, to expand the scope of services to be provided by the Consultant and increase the compensation, in the amount of $381,730, for a total not-to-exceed amount of $891,623; and
WHEREAS, on January 1, 2026, the Parties entered into an Eighth Amendment to the Agreement (“Eighth Amendment”), C5426-8A, to extend the term of services; and WHEREAS, the Parties desire to further amend the Agreement to amend the scope of services, extend the term of services; and increase the compensation; and WHEREAS, the City and Consultant desire to enter into this Ninth Amendment.

NOW, THEREFORE, the Parties hereto do mutually agree as follows:

1. The “SCOPE OF SERVICES”, as set forth in EXHIBIT A of the Agreement, is hereby amended to include the services contained in Exhibit A of this Second Amendment, attached hereto and incorporated herein by reference.

2. The “TERM OF SERVICES,” as set forth in the first sentence of Section 1.1 of the Agreement, is hereby extended to June 30, 2027.

3. The first sentence of Section 2 “COMPENSATION” of the Agreement is hereby amended to reflect payment based upon a sum increase of Seventy Thousand One Hundred Four Dollars ($70,104), as set forth in Exhibit B of this Second Amendment. The total compensation under the Agreement including this Amendment shall not exceed a total contract amount of Nine Hundred Sixty-One Thousand Seven Hundred Twenty-Seven Dollars ($961,727). The first sentence shall now read:

City hereby agrees to pay Consultant a sum not to exceed Nine Hundred Sixty-One Thousand Seven Hundred Twenty-Seven Dollars
($961,727), notwithstanding any contrary indications that may be contained in Consultant's proposal, for services to be performed and reimbursable costs incurred under this Agreement.

4. The “COST PROPOSAL” as set forth in EXHIBIT B of the Agreement, is hereby amended to include the information contained in Exhibit B of this Ninth Amendment, attached hereto and incorporated herein by reference.

5. All other provisions of the Agreement, remain unchanged except 115 of 272
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Exhibit A
Scope of Services
HDR Engineering, Inc. (HDR) appreciates the opportunity to continue to support you and the City on the Pedestrian At-Grade Railroad Crossing Project to see the project through completion of construction. The ongoing construction and additional support required through the response to contractors RFI’s, Submittals and the CM team requests for information has resulted in the need for additional budget to continue to support the project through the end of construction and development of the as-built record drawings.

HDR’s estimate above assumes that the additional efforts to support through the construction phase will include:

Task 1- Project Management and Coordination. This effort is for continued project management oversight and administrative activities for 12-months through project closeout. This activity also assumes informal coordination with the city and project stakeholders (ROMA) and attending weekly construction meetings.

Task 2 – Design Support During Construction. HDR’s estimate above assumes that the additional needs for DSDC during construction will include:
• Responses to 4 RFIs.
• Review and respond to 4 Submittals.
• Issue final record drawings based on contractors’ mark ups.

Task 2 is on a time and materials basis as the final number of RFIs, submittals are unknown. We appreciate your attention to this matter. Please let us know if you have any questions.
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Exhibit B
Cost Proposal
The estimated distribution of hours dedicated to assisting the city with these activities is shown below and in further detail in the cost proposal:

Task
No.

Task Description
Estimated
Hours Budget
1 Project Management and Coordination 60 $11,997.00
2 Design Services During Construction
(DSDC) 240 $57,268.00
Other Direct Costs (ODC’s) - $842.00
TOTAL HOURS 280 $70,104.00
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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 NINTH

AMENDMENT TO THE CONSULTING SERVICES AGREEMENT WITH
HDR, IN THE AMOUNT OF $70,104, FOR A TOTAL NOT-TO-EXCEED CONTRACT AMOUNT OF $961,727, FOR ENGINEERING DESIGN AND

CONSTRUCTION SUPPORT FOR THE AT-GRADE PEDESTRIAN
CROSSING AT BART, CITY PROJECT NO. 14-14
WHEREAS, the Union City Intermodal Station Project has been envisioned, since the early 2000s, as a two-sided BART Station with a new east entrance connecting to the Station District Area, a 30-acre-plus planned Transit-Oriented Development (TOD) site along 11th Street; and
WHEREAS, on March 25, 2014, the City Council adopted Resolution No. 4552-14 authorizing the City Manager to execute a Consulting Services Agreement with HDR Engineering, Inc. (“HDR”), in the amount of $107,819, to provide engineering design services for the railroad at-grade pedestrian crossing; and WHEREAS, on November 17, 2015, Union City executed the First Amendment to the Consulting Services Agreement with HDR Engineering, Inc., in the amount of $39,987, for a total contract amount of $147,806, for supplemental work required by UPRR to improve safety features in the design; and
WHEREAS, on August 15, 2016, Union City executed the Second Amendment to the Consulting Services Agreement with HDR Engineering, Inc., in the amount of $25,000, for a total contract amount of $172,806, to address unforeseen changes in scope from the review comments; and
WHEREAS, on September 13, 2016, the City Council adopted Resolution No. 4953-16 authorizing the City Manager to execute the Third Amendment to the Consulting Services Agreement with HDR Engineering, Inc., in the amount of $82,762, for a total contract amount of $255,568, to complete the project design and implement UPRR and BART comments; and
WHEREAS, on September 12, 2017, the City Council adopted Resolution No. 5126-17 authorizing the City Manager to execute the Fourth Amendment to the Consulting Services Agreement with HDR Engineering, Inc., in the amount of $32,000, for a total contract amount of $287,568, to incorporate design changes to the Americans with Disabilities Act (“ADA”) ramps; and
WHEREAS, on February 25, 2019, Union City executed the Fifth Amendment to the Consulting Services Agreement with HDR Engineering, Inc., in the amount of $24,932, for a total contract amount of $312,500, for the supplemental survey and the design changes required to eliminate the sump pump and re-routing of local drainage; and
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WHEREAS, on April 14, 2020, the City Council adopted Resolution No. 5582-20, authorizing the City Manager to execute the Sixth Amendment to the Consulting Services Agreement with HDR Engineering, Inc., in the amount of $197,393, for a total contract amount of $509,893, for engineering design and preparation of the 100% Plans, Specifications & Estimates (“PS&E”) (3rd Iteration) for the BART Pedestrian At-Grade Crossing Project, City Project No. 14-14; and
WHEREAS, on April 9, 2024, the City Council adopted Resolution No. 6276-24, authorizing the City Manager to execute the Seventh Amendment to the Agreement with HDR, in the amount of $381,730, for a total not-to-exceed amount of $891,623, to finalize the Plans, Specifications and Estimates (PS&E), provide bid support during advertisement, and provide design services during construction; and WHEREAS, on January 1, 2026, the Parties entered into an Eighth Amendment to the Agreement (“Eighth Amendment”), C5426-8A, to extend the term of services; and WHEREAS, the City Council awarded the construction contract for the At-Grade Pedestrian Crossing at BART in August 2025, and construction began in February 2026; and
WHEREAS, the Ninth Amendment to the Consulting Services Agreement with HDR Engineering, Inc. will provide continued engineering support through the remainder of construction. HDR services will include responding to contractor’s requests for information and submittals, addressing requests from the construction management team; providing additional project management oversight; coordinating with City staff and project stakeholders; and attending weekly construction meetings; and WHEREAS, HDR will continue providing support through the completion of construction and project closeout, including preparation of the as-built record drawings.

Construction is estimated to be completed by December 2026; and WHEREAS, the Ninth Amendment to the Consulting Services Agreement with HDR Engineering, Inc., in the amount of $70,104, will be funded with the Public Improvements Fund (Account Number 41691414-57115), as identified in the approved Five-Year Capital Improvement Plan (CIP) for Fiscal Year 2026-2027.

NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the City Council of the City of Union City hereby authorizes the City Manager to execute the Ninth Amendment to the Consulting Services Agreement with HDR Engineering, Inc., in the amount of $70,104, for a total not-to-exceed contract amount of $961,727, for Engineering Design and Construction Support and for the BART Pedestrian At-Grade Crossing Project, City Project No. 14-14, in a form approved by the City Attorney. 120 of 272
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PASSED, APPROVED, AND ADOPTED by the City Council of the City of Union City at a regular meeting held on October 13, 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
Agenda Item No. 3.10
DATE: October 13, 2026
TO: Honorable Mayor and Members of the City Council
FROM: Kris Kokotaylo, City Attorney
SUBJECT: Waive Further Reading and Adopt an Ordinance of the City Council of Union City Amending Certain Sections of Title 8, “Animals” of the Union City Municipal Code to Update Regulations Pertaining to Vicious and Potentially Dangerous Dogs

EXECUTIVE SUMMARY
Union City Municipal Code (“UCMC”) Title 8, “Animals”, regulates, in part, the licensure of dogs and the abatement of vicious dogs. Staff has requested that these chapters be updated to give the City authority to deny a dog license based on a previously documented vicious or dangerous history outside City limits. The City Attorney’s Office prepared a draft ordinance to update the UCMC.

On June 1, 2026, the Legislation and Policy Committee considered the proposed revisions and recommended bringing an ordinance to the full City Council for consideration. The City Council introduced the proposed ordinance at its September 22, 2026 meeting.

STRATEGIC PLAN ALIGNMENT
This item is not directly related to the strategic plan.

BACKGROUND
An update to UCMC Title 8 “Animals” is necessary to authorize the City to deny a dog license based on previously documented vicious or dangerous behavior. Additional modifications in the proposed ordinance allow the City to impose heightened requirements on owners of dogs deemed vicious in other jurisdictions. At its September 22, 2026 meeting, the City Council unanimously waived full reading and introduced, by title only, an ordinance amending certain sections of UCMC Title 8, “Animals.” The City Council must now vote to adopt the ordinance.
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DISCUSSION
The proposed ordinance expands the grounds for denying or not renewing a dog license, including animal control violations and complaints that a dog may be dangerous or vicious. It also provides that a dog declared vicious in another jurisdiction is deemed vicious in the City and imposes additional requirements including insurance, muzzles, enclosures, and registration. Finally, it requires the City’s consent for transfer of ownership and notification to the City if the dog escapes or dies. The ordinance will take effect 30 days after the City Council adopts it.

FISCAL IMPACT
There is no direct fiscal impact with adopting the proposed ordinance.

RECOMMENDATION
Staff recommends that the City Council waive further reading and adopt an ordinance to amend certain sections of UCMC Title 8, “Animals”, pertaining to vicious and potentially dangerous dogs.

Prepared by: Juliet Vaughn, Associate
Submitted by: Kristopher Kokotaylo, City Attorney

ATTACHMENTS

1. Proposed Ordinance
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AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF UNION CITY AMENDING CERTAIN SECTIONS OF TITLE 8, “ANIMALS” OF THE

UNION CITY MUNICIPAL CODE TO UPDATE REGULATIONS

PERTAINING TO VICIOUS AND POTENTIALLY DANGEROUS DOGS
WHEREAS, Title 8, “Animals” of the Union City Municipal Code (“UCMC”) establishes rules and regulations intended to protect the public health, safety, and welfare of Union City residents as it pertains to the keeping of animals; and WHEREAS, the City Council finds that dogs that exhibit aggressive or vicious behavior may pose a threat to the health, safety, and welfare of residents, visitors, and other animals within the community; and
WHEREAS, the City Council further finds that clear, enforceable, and updated standards for identifying, regulating, and, where necessary, restricting or removing vicious dogs are necessary to prevent injuries, reduce the risk of attacks, and promote responsible pet ownership; and
WHEREAS, the City Council now desires to amend certain sections of Title 8, “Animals” of the UCMC.

NOW, THEREFORE, THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF UNION CITY DOES ORDAIN AS FOLLOWS:

SECTION 1. Recitals. The above recitals (“Recitals”) are true and correct and made a part of this Ordinance.

SECTION 2. CEQA. Approval of the amendments is exempt from further environmental review under the general rule in the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) Guidelines Section 15061(b)(3) that CEQA only applies to projects that have the potential for causing a significant effect on the environment. Based on a series of text amendments and additions, it can be seen with certainty that the ordinance will not have a significant effect on the environment.

SECTION 3. Municipal Code Amendments. Section 8.08.040 “License application,” and Section 8.14.095, “Confinement and fencing,” of the Union City Municipal Code are hereby repealed and replaced, and Section 8.14.020, “Vicious dog defined,” is amended with additions in underline and text removed with strikethrough as provided in Exhibit A, incorporated herein and made a part of this Ordinance.

SECTION 4. Severability. If any provision of this Ordinance or the application thereof to any person or circumstance is held invalid, the remainder of the Ordinance, including the application of such part or provision to other persons or circumstances, shall not be affected thereby and shall continue in full force and effect. To this end, provisions of this Ordinance are severable. The City Council hereby declares that it would have passed each section, subsection, subdivision, paragraph, sentence, clause, or phrase hereof irrespective of the fact that any one or more sections, subsections, subdivisions, paragraphs, sentences, clauses, or phrases be held unconstitutional, invalid, or unenforceable.
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SECTION 5. Publication and effective date. Within fifteen (15) days from and after adoption, this Ordinance shall 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 California Government Code Section 36933. This Ordinance shall take effect thirty (30) days after its adoption.

INTRODUCED at a regular meeting of the City Council of the City of Union City held on September 22, 2026.

PASSED, APPROVED, AND ADOPTED at a regular meeting of the City Council of the City of Union City held on October 13, 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

8.08.040 License Application; Denial and Revocation of License.

A. The owner shall state at the time application is made, upon standard printed forms of application provided for such purpose, their name and address and the name, breed, color, age and sex of each dog for which application is made.

B. The City may deny or revoke a dog license for any of the following reasons:

1. The City has received at least one complaint, signed under penalty of perjury, stating that the applicant of a dog has allowed it to run loose or escape, or has neglected it or another animal;

2. The applicant has been cited for violating a state law, county code, or municipal code relating to the care and control of animals;

3. A court or agency of appropriate jurisdiction has determined that the dog is a nuisance, or that the dog is a potentially dangerous dog or vicious dog, under a state law, county code, or municipal code;

4. The license application contains a material misrepresentation of fact.

C. No part of a dog license fee is refundable when a license is revoked.

D. The City will mail a written notice to the owner of the intent to deny or revoke the dog license stating the reason(s) for the denial or revocation. The owner may request a hearing to appeal the denial or revocation. The request to appeal must be made in writing within 10 days after the notice of intent to deny or revoke is mailed. An owner waives the right to appeal if they do not mail or deliver a written request to appeal within 10 days after the notice of intent is mailed. The City will mail a written notice of the date, time, and place for the hearing to the owner at least 10 days before the hearing date. The hearing officer shall be, and the hearing will be conducted by the City Manager. The hearing will take place within 30 days after the City receives the request for a hearing. An owner who does not appear at the hearing waives the right to a hearing. The hearing will be informal and the rules of evidence will not be strictly observed. The City will mail a written decision to the owner within 10 days after the hearing. The decision of the hearing officer is the final administrative decision.

8.14.020 Vicious dog defined.

A. Any dog, except one assisting a peace officer engaged in law enforcement duties, which demonstrates any of the following, is presumed vicious:

1. An attack which requires a defensive action by any person to prevent bodily injury or property damage when such person is conducting himself or herself peacefully and lawfully;

2. An attack which results in property damage or in an injury to a person when such a person is conducting himself or herself peacefully and lawfully;

3. An attack on another animal, livestock, or poultry which occurs on property other than that of the owner of the attacking dog;

4. Any behavior which constitutes a threat of bodily harm to a person when such person is conducting himself or herself peacefully and lawfully.;

5. Is declared vicious by a court or agency of appropriate jurisdiction under a state law, county code, or municipal code.
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B. For the purposes of this section, a person is conducting himself or herself peacefully and lawfully upon the private property of an owner or possessor of the dog when he/she is on such property in the performance of any duty imposed on such person by State or local law or by the laws of postal regulations of the United States, or when he/she is on such property upon invitation, either expressed or implied.

8.14.095 Restrictions on Vicious Dogs.

A. In the event that the decision of the City Manager pursuant to Section 8.14.090 includes abatement by appropriate order, the City may as a prerequisite for the dog’s owner continuing to keep the dog, impose certain conditions. The City may modify the conditions depending on a change in circumstances. It shall be unlawful for a person to fail to comply with any condition the City imposes under this section.

B. The City may impose one or more of the following conditions on an owner for a vicious dog:

1. A requirement that the owner obtain and maintain liability insurance from an insurer licensed to transact insurance business in the state of California with coverage amounts that comply with the requirements of this subsection. The insurance shall provide liability insurance to the owner for any loss or injury that may result to any person or property caused by the dog. The insurance shall provide coverage for the owner in an amount of not less than $500,000 per occurrence, combined single limit for bodily injury and property damage. The owner shall furnish a certificate of insurance to the City and notify the City by registered mail within 10 days of receiving notice from the insurance company that the policy has been cancelled or will not be renewed. The insurance certificate shall provide the following information:
a. The full name and address of the insurer.
b. The name and address of the insured.
c. The insurance policy number.
d. The type and limits of coverage.
e. The effective dates of the coverage.
f. The certificate issue date.

2. Requirements as to the design, specifications, materials and other components of the dog’s enclosure.

3. Requirements as to the type of residence where the dog shall be maintained.

4. Requirements as to the type and method of restraint or muzzling the owner shall employ when the dog is not within its approved enclosure.

5. Requirements for photo identification, microchip implantation or permanent marking of the dog for purposes of identification.

6. A requirement that the owner obtains and maintains a vicious dog registration in addition to the license required under Chapter 8.08 UCMC.

7. A requirement to spay or neuter the dog.

8. A requirement that the dog’s owner allows the City or any other law enforcement agency to inspect the dog and its enclosure.

9. A requirement that the dog’s owner provide the City with proof satisfactory to the City that the owner is complying with all the requirements of this section.

10. A requirement that the dog’s owner agrees to surrender the dog to the City on demand.
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11.A requirement that the dog not be allowed to work as guard dog, attack dog or sentry dog.

12.Any other requirement the City determines is necessary to protect the public health and safety or the safety of an animal from the actions of a vicious dog.

13.A requirement that the owner pay the City fees to recover the City’s costs to enforce and to verify compliance with this section.

C. The owner of a vicious dog, who intends to change the ownership, custody or residence of the dog, shall provide at least 15 days’ advance written notice to the City of the proposed change. The notice shall identify the dog and provide the name, address and telephone number of the proposed new owner, or the proposed new residence. The City may prohibit the proposed change when the City has reasonable grounds to believe that the change would be harmful to the public health and safety or the safety of an animal, by issuing a written order to the owner. No person shall fail to comply with an order the City issues under this subsection. An owner who transfers ownership or custody shall provide written notice to a new owner that the dog is a vicious dog and of the conditions the City imposed pursuant to subsection (B) of this section. The owner shall obtain a written acknowledgment signed and dated by the new owner, acknowledging receipt of the notice and acceptance of the conditions the City imposed. The owner shall provide the City with a copy of the notice and the signed acknowledgment from the new owner.

D. If a vicious dog dies, the owner shall notify the City no later than 24 hours after the dog’s death.

E. If a vicious dog escapes, the owner shall immediately notify the City of the escape and make every reasonable effort to recapture it. The owner shall also notify the City within 24 hours of the dog’s recapture.
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CITY COUNCIL

STAFF REPORT
Agenda Item No. 4.1
DATE: October 13, 2026
TO: Honorable Mayor and Members of the City Council
FROM: Joan Malloy, City Manager
SUBJECT: Adopt a Resolution Accepting the BART Transit Column Mural Project Update, Approving a Revised Project Timeline, Approving the Request for Qualifications and Request for Proposals, and Approving a Budget Appropriation

EXECUTIVE SUMMARY
Staff recommends that the City Council adopt a resolution to accept the BART Transit Column Mural Project update, approve the revised project timeline, and approve the Request for Qualifications (Exhibit A.1) and Request for Proposal (Exhibit A.2) for artist(s) selection and appropriating an additional $30,000 in funds from the Art in Lieu Fee – Fund 268 to complete the artistic scope of work. Over the past year, staff has provided City Council with project updates on the work plan and timeline, community engagement activities, findings and insights from community input, and key project elements. Since City Council adopted the resolution accepting the BART Mural Project Community Feedback Report, which included the five themes identified through the Phase I community engagement process and the summary of community outreach and engagement activities on April 14, 2026, staff have been developing a full scope of work for the project in collaboration with City departments and in partnership with BART. Staff must understand and delineate the roles and responsibilities of the City, the selected artist(s), and BART requirements. As a result, the information gathered informed the development of the request for qualifications (RFQ) and request for proposals (RFP), including key elements, process, and timeline.

STRATEGIC PLAN ALIGNMENT
Goal E. Communication and Outreach: Build connections with community partners, residents, and employees.

Strategy: Collaborate with the Arts and Culture Commission and Bay Area Rapid Transit (BART) to place murals on the Kennedy Park BART pillars. 129 of 272
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BACKGROUND
The BART Transit Column Mural Project, formerly BART Mural Project (“Project”), began in 2024, when City staff initiated discussions with Bay Area Rapid Transit (“BART”) regarding the process for developing murals on BART pillars in Union City. Because of the Project's size and complexity, and BART’s art and design requirements, BART recommended that the City retain a qualified public art consultant to assist with project planning, coordination, and implementation through BART’s application and approval process. The Project is also informed by the BART Arts Program Master Plan 2019, which outlines BART’s vision and framework for incorporating visual, performance, literary, and other art forms throughout the system. The Project name was changed to include Transit Column at the suggestion of BART Arts Program Manager Jennifer Easton to more clearly distinguish the art project's location outside the BART station but on BART transit column property.

In April 2025, the City agreed with Evelyn Orantes (“EO”) Consulting to provide guidance and support throughout the Project. EO Consulting has extensive experience in arts administration, public art, and cultural programming, including large-scale mural and sitespecific public art projects. EO Consulting also previously led BART’s Fruitvale Station mural project in Oakland, which involved a multi-phase mural installation on ten pillars connecting the station to the Fruitvale Business District.

On August 12, 2025, the City Council accepted the Project work plan for May 1, 2025, through June 30, 2027, and directed that the murals reflect the history of the Decoto community (Resolution No. 2025-121). On April 14, 2026, City Council adopted a resolution accepting the BART Mural Project Community Feedback Report, the five themes, and the engagement activities. With this approval, City staff, with guidance and support from EO Consulting and BART, began developing the request for qualifications.

The project identifies 10 columns: two on Decoto Road across from Charles F. Kennedy Park, seven along the park's eastern edge parallel to 12th Street, and one on J Street across from the park. This area includes pedestrian pathways, park sections, high-traffic areas, and transit-adjacent spaces.

The columns vary in height and circumference; each concrete column is approximately 20 feet tall, has six sides, and each side is 42 inches wide. The columns serve as highly visible landmarks, visible from a variety of viewing distances and perspectives. An aerial map and photos of the BART columns are provided as Exhibit D - Aerial Map and Photos of BART Columns.

DISCUSSION
The artist selection process for the BART Mural Project will be conducted in two phases through an open and competitive process: a Request for Qualifications (“RFQ”) and a Request for Proposals (“RFP”). A review panel composed of City staff, BART representatives, and arts professionals will evaluate all RFQ and RFP applications for minimum qualifications. The panel will include Laura Buzo, Director of Community and Recreation Services, Union City, along with external panelists Jennifer A. Easton, Arts Program Manager, BART; Rosa Valdez, Public Art Program Coordinator, Alameda County; and Evelyn Orantes, Art Consultant.
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City Council Staff Report Page 3 of 10 October 13, 2026 Collectively, Jennifer, Rosa, and Evelyn bring more than 70 years of experience in public art, arts administration, curatorial practice, and cultural consulting. Jennifer has served as BART's Art Program Manager since 2016 and previously spent 12 years managing public art programs for the City of San José, following earlier experience as a curator. Rosa serves as the Public Art Program Coordinator for the Alameda County Arts Commission and has more than 25 years of experience administering public art and arts programs.

Evelyn, Union City consultant for this project, is a cultural and public art consultant with more than 25 years of experience leading community-centered public art initiatives and cultural planning efforts. Together, they offer extensive expertise in public art program administration, artist selection, project implementation, and community engagement.

Laura Buzo brings more than 20 years of public-sector experience in grant administration, procurement, and contract management. She has extensive experience developing and evaluating RFQs and RFPs, administering and overseeing competitive selection processes, and overseeing and managing grants and contracts exceeding $1 million at the local and state level.

The RFQ is the first phase of the artist selection process and focuses on qualifications— identifying individual artists or artist teams with the artistic experience, technical capacity, and demonstrated ability to complete a community-centered public art project of this scale and complexity. After a thorough screening and scoring process, the top qualified artists or artist teams from the RFQ applicant pool will be invited to participate in the RFP process. This is the second phase of the artist selection.

In the RFP phase, artists will develop detailed proposals that the same review panel that evaluated the RFQ, along with the community, will evaluate and rate. Artists or artist teams that meet the RFQ minimum requirements and submit a completed application will be included in a Qualified Mural Artist Vendor Pool for future Union City projects, until June 30, 2032. Artists who do not meet the minimum requirements may still be included in the qualified vendor pool. For any future projects in which the City seeks to contract with an artist or artist team, a separate selection process will be conducted using the Qualified Mural Artist Vendor Pool.

Request for Qualifications
Upon City Council Approval, City staff intends to release the BART Transit Column Mural Project RFQ on Monday, October 19, 2026, with a submittal deadline of Monday, November 30, 2026. This will give applicants six weeks to complete the application.

Incomplete and/or late applications will not be accepted or reviewed. The RFQ is included as Exhibit A.1. City staff developed the RFQ through an extensive, inclusive community engagement process. The RFQ embeds the findings and insights from these efforts throughout the document. The RFQ also includes additional findings and analysis that provide more detail. The RFQ was also developed in consultation with BART.

The RFQ application elements and process include the following:

Eligible Applicants
RFQ eligible applicants must meet the following requirements and be able to articulate their experience, capacity, and ability clearly:
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City Council Staff Report Page 4 of 10 October 13, 2026 • Applicants must be 18 years of age or older.
• Individuals under 18 years of age are not eligible to apply for this RFQ and/or participate in on-site painting or installation activities. • Individuals under 18 years of age, or those who do not meet the minimum experience requirement, are encouraged to apply to paint a mural on a Union City utility box project.
• Applicants may apply as an individual artist or as part of a collaborative team with a designated lead artist; however, applicants may not submit multiple applications or participate in more than one RFQ application.
• Applicants may be local or regional artists and artist teams. • Applicants must demonstrate they are mid-career artists or artist teams with a minimum of five (5) years of experience completing large-scale public or private art or mural commissions.
• Applicants should be knowledgeable of and experienced in the logistical, operational, and safety requirements associated with large-scale mural production, including the use of lifts, scaffolding, and other site-specific equipment.

RFQ Application Elements
All RFQ applicants must complete and submit all elements of the application as described in the RFQ document, Section 1 through 5, on pages 11 - 14.

Section 1: Cover Page, that includes general information about the applicant.

Section 2: Statement of Qualifications and Experience. Applicants must articulate in a narrative response their qualifications and relevant experience and examples of public art or mural projects of similar scale and complexity.

Section 3: Artist(s) Résumé or Curriculum Vitae (CV). Applicants must submit a current résumé or CV outlining their professional experience and accomplishments as an artist. If applying as a team, each artist must submit an individual résumé or CV.

Section 4: Portfolio of Work. Applicants will submit at minimum 3, but not more than 5, portfolio samples of completed projects that represent the work of the lead artist or the artist team.

Section 5: References. Applicants will provide three professional references who can speak to their experience and/or to their work with an artist on a commissioned art project within the past 5 years.

RFQ Application Submittal Process
Applicants will submit their completed RFQ by 12:00 p.m. (Noon) on Monday, November 30, 2026, through an online portal available on the Union City website.

RFQ Application Review Panel
A review panel will evaluate and score each submitted application using a 100-point rubric to ensure the applicant meets the minimum requirements, submits all required documents, and clearly articulates their experience.
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The rubric below outlines the evaluation criteria and the maximum points assigned to each section of the application.

Description Possible Points
Artistic Experience and Technical Capacity: Demonstrated artistic experience, originality, visual impact, and overall technical capacity of the applicant. The panel will consider the consistency, technical skills, creativity, and professional caliber of submitted work samples.
20 Experience with Similar Scale, Complexity, and Public-Facing Projects:

Demonstrated experience completing projects of similar scale, complexity, and visibility, particularly in civic, community, transit, park, educational, or other public-facing environments. We will also consider project management experience, technical capabilities, and experience working safely in active public spaces.
30 Experience with Community-Centered Projects and Overall Capacity: Demonstrated ability to work in community-informed environments and to incorporate community voice, stakeholder input, and collaborative processes into artistic practice. The panel will consider examples of previous community-engaged projects and the applicant's ability to balance artistic vision with community interests.
30 Experience with Collaboration, Cultural Responsiveness, and Local Context: Demonstrated collaborative approach, cultural sensitivity, and experience working with diverse communities, public agencies, project partners, and stakeholders. Consideration may also be given to an applicant's connection to Decoto, Union City, or the surrounding region.
20 TOTAL 100
The top qualified artist(s) or artist teams receiving a score of 75 points or higher on their RFQ submission will be invited to submit a design proposal as part of the RFP phase. All RFQ applicants will be notified of the status of their submission and whether they have been selected to advance to the RFP phase. Furthermore, all RFQ applicants deemed qualified and scoring 75 points or higher will be placed on the qualified mural artist vendor pool for future Union City projects until June 30, 2032. Applicants who receive a score of 74 or less may still be included in the qualified vendor pool.

Request for Proposals
The RFP is the second phase and focuses on candidates developing a site-specific design proposal for murals on up to 10 BART transit columns. This phase identifies the artist or artist team whose design proposal best embodies the project's vision and goals, reflects the priorities and themes identified through the community engagement process, 133 of 272
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City Council Staff Report Page 6 of 10 October 13, 2026 and aligns with the BART Arts Program Guideline. The artists will also demonstrate the highest standards of artistic excellence, technical feasibility, and long-term durability. The RFP candidates/artists will be provided with a $2,000 stipend to develop the design proposal and to attend two community forums. RFP candidates will have January 9– February 22, 2027, to develop their design proposals.

The RFP elements and process include the following:

RFP Information Session for Invited Candidates
RFP candidates will be invited to participate in a required RFP information session. This meeting will allow City staff to review the RFP's expectations and required elements and provide guidance on preparing a responsive, site-specific mural design proposal.

RFP Elements
All candidates must complete and submit all required elements of the RFP, Section 1 through 5, on pages 11 - 14.

Section 1: Cover Page, which includes general information about the applicant.

Section 2: Design Rendering Narrative, applicants must articulate their artistic concept, vision, and overall design approach in a narrative response, including how their proposed murals incorporate the identified themes and the unique history, character, and cultural identity of the Decoto community and Union City.

Section 3: Design Proposal. Applicants will develop a site rendering of each column that includes a description of the proposed medium and color palette.

Section 4. Materials and Technical Approach: Applicants must articulate in a narrative response the materials, paint systems, and installation methods they will utilize for this project.

Section 5: Project Work Plan. Applicants will develop a proposed work plan and schedule outlining major milestones, deliverables, and anticipated timelines from contract execution through design development, installation, and completion.

Section 6. Project Budget: Applicants will develop a detailed line-item budget, with a brief narrative/description for each proposed itemized expense, that includes, but is not limited to, materials, supplies, equipment, project staff wages, etc.

Section 7: Maintenance Statement, applicants must articulate in a narrative response the anticipated maintenance requirements and expected durability of the proposed mural.

Section 8: RFP candidates will be required to participate in two community forums; • Community Forum: Celebrating the History and Legacy of the Decoto community and Union City. Candidates will have an opportunity to learn directly from community members about the history of the Decoto community and Union City.

Scheduled for January 9, 2027, from 10:00 am – 12:00 pm. • Community Forum: Artist Design Proposal Presentations. Artists will present preliminary design concepts and receive community feedback. Scheduled for March 13, 2027, from 10:00 am – 12:00 pm.
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Applicants will submit their completed RFP application, including their design proposal, by 12:00 pm on Monday, February 22, 2027, through the online portal available on the Union City website.

RFP Application Review Process
The committee will evaluate each design proposal using a 100-point scoring system that combines professional review and community input.
• Review Panel (50 Points): The review panel will evaluate each proposal based on artistic excellence, responsiveness to the community-identified themes and project vision, alignment with the BART Arts Program Guidelines and site context, technical feasibility, durability, and the overall quality of the proposal and presentation. The same review panel from the RFQ will evaluate each RFP application. • Community Input (50 Points): Finalists will present their design proposals at a public community forum, and residents will have the opportunity to view the proposals, hear artist presentations, and provide input. Community members will have an opportunity to provide input from March 13 – March 31, 2027.

RFP Application Review and Evaluation Criteria
The rubric below outlines the evaluation criteria and the maximum points assigned to each section of the application.

CATEGORY POSSIBLE
POINTS
Artistic Excellence and Visual Impact 10
Responsiveness to Community Themes 10
Alignment with BART Art Guidelines and
Site Context 10
Feasibility and Implementation Readiness 10
Community Engagement Approach and Presentation 10
Community Input and Feedback 50
TOTAL 100
Top-scoring artists will be recommended for selection. These recommendations will be forwarded to BART, the Union City Arts and Culture Commission, and the City Council for review and final approval.

Following all required approvals, the City will enter into a Professional Services Agreement with the selected artist(s). The agreement will be required to satisfy all 135 of 272
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City Council Staff Report Page 8 of 10 October 13, 2026 insurance, licensing, and contractual requirements established by the City and BART, including but not limited to prevailing wage obligations as provided for in Sections 1771- 1774 of the Labor Code. The City will negotiate and execute the agreement with the selected artist(s). The selection process will be finalized when a contract is executed. City staff, BART representatives, and the project consultant will work collaboratively with the selected artist(s) to refine and finalize the mural design, scope of services, project budget, and implementation schedule.

Project Budget
The City is allocating a total budget of $150,000 for the design and installation of artwork for up to 10 BART columns, with an estimated budget of approximately $15,000 per column. BART and consultant Evelyn Orantes determined the price per column.

Mural project budgets are commonly estimated based on total paintable surface area, using a per-square-foot rate that accounts for labor, materials, project complexity, and, for public art projects, additional requirements such as design development, meetings, coordination, and community engagement.

Each column is approximately 20 feet high, with six faces measuring approximately 42 inches wide, for about 420 square feet of paintable surface per column, or 4,200 square feet across ten columns. 420 sq. ft. × $35.71/sq. ft. ≈ $15,000 per column The proposed $15,000 per-column project allocation is also comparable to the percolumn allocation for the Fruitvale BART Station mural project, completed in 2024, which included 10 murals. Staff is proposing that no individual contract with an artist(s) or artist team(s) exceed $75,000. However, based on the submittals, the City may want to reconsider final contract award amounts.

Final contract amounts will be based on the total number of columns assigned to each artist or artist team, the project scope, and anticipated efficiencies related to materials, equipment, project management, and installation. The budget and scope of work will be negotiated with the selected artist(s) following approval by the City Council.

City’s Role and Responsibility
Given the size and complexity of the BART columns—including their height, location, proximity to active tracks/streets, park, sidewalk, pedestrian pathway, and overall condition — City staff has been working closely with BART and City departments over the past months to identify all project requirements to inform the process, timeline, and requirements for artist selection.

City staff has been instrumental in identifying all aspects and elements of this project, from preparation to mural installation. It also defines the City's responsibilities, project logistics, technical requirements, safety considerations, and updated project timeline.

This ensures that all aspects of the project have been clearly considered to minimize unexpected interruptions once the artist(s) are selected and are ready to begin mural installation. As a result, the City’s role and responsibility will include, but is not limited to:
• BART Permits: Obtain and submit the proper BART permits to clean, prepare, and 136 of 272
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• BART Column Cleaning and Preparation: Clean and prepare the BART columns for the mural installation.
• City will secure a contractor to clean and prepare the columns. • City will be responsible for stenciling/labeling each column as required by BART. • Environmental Control Plan: Develop an environmental control plan to identify, minimize, monitor, and manage potential environmental impacts related to the project. • Traffic Safety Control Plan: Develop a traffic safety control plan to prepare and manage street/lane closures on Decoto Road and 12th Street for mural installation. • Prepare and manage park and pedestrian pathway closure surrounding the columns.

The artistic costs do not include permits, cleaning and preparation of the columns, or any additional preparation (environmental and traffic controls, for example). Once staff better understand the scope for securing permits and preparing the worksite, they will return to the City Council for additional approvals to fund this portion of the Project.

FISCAL IMPACT
There is no impact on the general fund.

The BART Mural Project is funded through the Public Art In-Lieu Fee – Fund 268. City Council approved $200,000 in Fiscal Year 2024-2025 to launch the project. However, as staff have identified the key elements of the project, additional costs not previously identified have emerged. As a result, additional funds are needed to complete the project successfully. Staff requests an additional $30,000 to complete the artistic scope of work.

RECOMMENDATION
Staff recommends that the City Council adopt a resolution accepting the BART Transit Column Mural Project Update, approving a Revised Project Timeline, approving the Request for Qualifications and Request for Proposals, and approving a budget appropriation of $30,000 from the Public Art In-Lieu Fee – Fund 268 to complete all artistic phases of the project.

Staff will return to City Council in early Spring 2027 to request their approval of the recommended artist(s) and mural design selection. At that time, staff will also seek authorization for site preparation work under the City’s control.

Prepared by: Laura Buzo, Community and Recreation Services Director With the support and guidance of Chu Thai, Finance Director, and Kristopher Kokotaylo, City Attorney
Submitted by: Laura Buzo, Community and Recreation Services Director 137 of 272
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ATTACHMENTS

1. Draft Resolution

2. Exhibit A.1 - City of Union City BART Transit Column Mural Project Request for Qualifications

3. Exhibit A.2 - City of Union City BART Transit Column Mural Project Request for Proposals

4. RFQ/RFP Exhibit A - Union City BART Mural Project: A Community Feedback Report (Complete Report)

5. RFQ/RFP Exhibit B - September 11, 2025, BART Mural Project Community Forum Notes

6. RFQ/RFP Exhibit C - Bay Area Rapid Transit (BART) Arts Program Guidelines

7. RFQ/RFP Exhibit D - Aerial Map and Photos of BART Columns

8. RFQ/RFP Exhibit E - City of Union City BART Transit Column Mural Project Request for Proposals (RFP) - Attached above as Exhibit A.2

9. RFQ/RFP Exhibit F - Union City Standard Contract
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RESOLUTION NO. 2026-XXX

RESOLUTION ACCEPTING THE BART TRANSIT COLUMN MURAL

PROJECT UPDATE, APPROVING A REVISED PROJECT TIMELINE,

APPROVING THE REQUEST FOR QUALIFICATIONS AND REQUEST

FOR PROPOSALS, AND APPROVING A BUDGET APPROPRIATION
WHEREAS, the City of Union City adopted a five-year Strategic Plan in 2019. On September 26, 2023, the City Council adopted the Strategic Plan FY 2019-2020 through FY 2024-2025 Final Update, which allowed the Council to review progress and set priorities for the remaining two years of the Strategic Plan. The final update included new strategies for the existing goals; and
WHEREAS, in August 2021, and readopted in September 2023, the City Council included in the Strategic Plan, Goal E. Communication and Outreach, the Strategy:

Collaborate with the Arts and Culture Commission and Bay Area Rapid Transit (BART) to place murals on the BART pillars; and
WHEREAS, the project will place murals on up to ten BART pillars, along Kennedy Park and at Decoto Road, with the mural design depicting the history of the Decoto community; and
WHEREAS, the City of Union City staff, Arts and Culture Commission, and Evelyn Orantes Consulting will lead the BART Mural Project; and WHEREAS, an ad hoc committee of the Arts and Culture Commission developed a BART Mural Project Workplan, for May 1, 2025, through June 30, 2027, intending to complete the mural installation by February 2027, for City Council consideration; and WHEREAS, the scope of the BART Mural Project workplan is comprised of five phases with detailed activities, timelines, and deliverables; and WHEREAS, in Phase I of the workplan, from July 1, 2025, to March 19, 2026, staff implemented extensive community outreach and engagement activities; and WHEREAS, staff and consultants have completed the competitive process for the artist(s) selection that includes a two-step process, Request for Qualifications and Request for Proposals; and
WHEREAS, over the past months, City staff have been working closely with internal departments and with BART to understand the key elements of the project better and better to inform the role and responsibilities of the City, revise the project work plan and timeline, and inform the development of the RFQ and RFP; and WHEREAS, project staff, in consultation with the City’s consultant, BART, and the Finance and Public Works departments, have determined that additional funding of $30,000 is needed to complete the artistic scope of this project successfully. 139 of 272
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NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the City Council of the City of Union City hereby accepts the BART Transit Column Mural Project update, approves the revised project timeline, and approves the Request for Qualifications and Request for Proposal for artist(s) selection.

BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the City Council authorizes the appropriation of an additional $30,000 in funds from the Art in Lieu Fee – Fund 268 to complete the artistic scope of work for the project.

BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the City Manager is authorized to take all actions necessary to effectuate the intent of this Resolution, including revisions to the Request for Qualifications and Request for Proposal to make clarifications as necessary and other revisions as deemed appropriate and in a form approved by the City Attorney.

PASSED, APPROVED, AND ADOPTED by the City Council of the City of Union City at a regular meeting held on October 13, 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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Attachments:

1. Exhibit A.1 - City of Union City BART Transit Column Mural Project Request for Qualifications

2. Exhibit A.2 - City of Union City BART Transit Column Mural Project Request for Proposals
a. RFQ and RFP Exhibit A - Union City BART Mural Project A Community Feedback Report
b. RFQ and RFP Exhibit B - September 11, 2025 BART Mural Project Community Forum Notes
c. RFQ and RFP Exhibit C - Bay Area Rapid Transit Arts Program Guidelines d. RFQ and RFP Exhibit D - BART Transit Column Map
e. RFQ and RFP Exhibit E - Request for Proposal
f. RFQ and RFP Exhibit F - Union City Standard Contract CSA Agreement 141 of 272

CITY OF UNION CITY BART TRANSIT COLUMN MURAL PROJECT
(City Project No. 27-12)

REQUEST FOR QUALIFICATIONS (RFQ)

FOR THE CREATION OF A QUALIFIED MURAL ARTIST VENDOR POOL AND

MURAL ARTIST OR ARTISTS TEAM UNDER A PROFESSIONAL

SERVICES AGREEMENT
Contact:

City of Union City
Attn: Laura Buzo, Director
Community and Recreation Services Department
34009 Alvarado-Niles Road
Union City, CA 94587
Phone: (510) 675-5277
Email: [email protected]
Request for Qualification Applications Due:

November 30, 2026 by 12:00 p.m.
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TABLE OF CONTENTS
PROJECT TIMELINE OVERVIEW ........................................................................................... 3 I. INTRODUCTION....................................................................................................................... 5 II. PROJECT OVERVIEW........................................................................................................... 6 III. PROJECT SITE INFORMATION......................................................................................... 8 IV. SCOPE OF SERVICES ........................................................................................................ 9 V. BUDGET................................................................................................................................... 9 VI. RFQ REQUIREMENTS....................................................................................................... 10 VII. RFQ APPLICANT INFORMATION SESSIONS............................................................ 11 VIII. RFQ APPLICATION ELEMENTS................................................................................... 12 IX. RFQ SUBMITTAL REQUIREMENTS AND DEADLINE ............................................... 14 X. RFQ EVALUATION CRITERIA AND PROCESS............................................................ 14 XI. REQUEST FOR PROPOSAL............................................................................................ 16 Important Links and Documents:

The following documents can be accessed on the City of Union City website:
www.unioncity.org/967/BART-Mural-Project
To request a paper copy of the following documents, please email [email protected] or call (510) 675-5277 Attachments:
• Exhibit A: Union City BART Mural Project: A Community Feedback Report (Complete Report)
• Exhibit B: September 11, 2025, BART Mural Project Community Forum Notes • Exhibit C: Bay Area Rapid Transit (BART) Arts Program Guidelines • Exhibit D: Aerial Map and Photos of BART Columns
• Exhibit E: City of Union City BART Transit Column Mural Project Request for Proposals (RFP)
• Exhibit F: Union City Standard Contract
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CITY OF UNION CITY BART TRANSIT COLUMN MURAL PROJECT

PROJECT TIMELINE OVERVIEW
The City of Union City BART Transit Column Mural Project (BART Mural Project) timeline represents the City of Union City’s (Union City or City) best estimate of the schedule that will be followed. The City reserves the right, at its sole discretion, to adjust this schedule as it deems necessary. Notification of any adjustment to this timeline will be provided to the public in the form of an addendum and shared on the City’s website, on the following webpage: https://www.unioncityca.gov/967/BART-MuralProject Request for Qualifications (RFQ) Timeline
Activities Dates
Release of Request for Qualifications October 19, 2026
RFQ Application Information Session 1 October 28, 2026
12:00 p.m. – 1:30 p.m.

RFQ Application Information Session 2 October 29, 2026
6:30 p.m. – 8:00 p.m.

RFQ Applicant: Prospective Applicants Submit
Clarifying Questions
October 30 – November 9, 2026
Deadline to Submit RFQ Application November 30, 2026 by 12:00 p.m. (Noon)
RFQ Application Review Period for Minimum
Qualifications
December 1 – 16, 2026
All RFQ Artists Notified December 17 – 18, 2026
Request for Proposals
Selected Artist(s) Advance to the Next Phase,
Request for Proposals (RFP) Notifications
Week of December 21, 2026
Mandatory Information Session for RFP
Candidates/Selected Artists
December 21, 2026
4:00 p.m. – 5:30 p.m.

Community Forum: Celebrating Decoto
Community and Union City History and Legacy
January 9, 2027
10:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m.
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and Design Proposal
January 9 – February 22, 2027
Deadline for RFP Candidates/Artists to Submit
Completed Application and Design Proposal
February 22, 2027 by 12:00 p.m.
(Noon)
Community Forum: RFP Candidates/Artists
Design Proposal Presentations to Community
March 13, 2027
10:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m.

Community Input Period for RFP Design
Proposals
March 13 – March 31, 2027
RFP Application and Design Review Period April 1 – 16, 2027 Recommended Artist(s) Forwarded to BART for
Review and Final Approval
April 19 – April 30, 2027
Recommended Artist(s) Forwarded to Union
City, Art and Culture Commission for Review
and Final Approval
May 2027
Specific date to be determined
Recommended Artist(s) Forwarded to Union
City, City Council for Review and Final
Approval
May 2027
Specific date to be determined
Mural Design and Development Phase (May – July 2027)
Contract Development with Approved Artist(s) May/June 2027 BART and Union City Arts and Culture
Commission and City Council Review and
Approve Final Design and Master Calendar
June/July 2027
Mural Installation Phase (July – October 2027)
BART Transit Column Mural Installation Begins July/August 2027 BART Transit Column Mural Installation
Complete
October 2027
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REQUEST FOR QUALIFICATIONS (RFQ): City of Union City BART Transit Column Mural Project 5 I. INTRODUCTION
The City of Union City BART Transit Column Mural Project is a community-informed public art initiative that will transform up to 10 BART transit columns located in the Decoto neighborhood and along Charles F. Kennedy Park (Kennedy Park), outside of the Union City Bay Area Rapid Transit (BART) Station. The City of Union City is partnering with BART on this project, as it is the property owner of the aerial trackway vertical concrete columns that sit along Kennedy Park, pedestrian pathways and traffic roadways. Union City, in partnership with BART, invites qualified artists or artist teams to submit their qualifications for this opportunity. Mid-career artists with demonstrated experience designing and executing community-centered and site-responsive public art or murals of similar scale and complexity are strongly encouraged to apply.

Through this effort, Union City and BART seek to create a vibrant and welcoming environment that enhances the transit and City interface while honoring the voices, stories, and lived experiences of the community. The murals will transform these columns into a cohesive public art experience and vibrant visual landmark that reflects the identity, history, and cultural richness of Decoto and Union City as a whole.

Furthermore, the murals will provide an inclusive and accessible experience and visual impact from a distance, while ensuring long-term durability appropriate for an outdoor public setting.

A. Background
The City of Union City adopted a five-year Strategic Plan in 2019. On September 26, 2023, the City Council adopted the Strategic Plan FY 2019–2020 through FY 2024– 2025 Final Update, after reviewing progress and establishing priorities for the remaining two years. This update also introduced new strategies to advance existing goals. The strategy to place murals on the BART pillars in Kennedy Park was first incorporated into the Strategic Plan in August 2021 (as noted below) and reaffirmed in September 2023. Strategic Plan alignment is as follows:

Goal E: Communication and Outreach
Build connections with community partners, residents, and employees.

Strategy: Collaborate with the Arts and Culture Commission and Bay Area Rapid Transit (BART) to place murals on the Kennedy Park BART pillars.

The BART Mural Project is funded through the Public Art In-Lieu Fee, which is replenished when a developer of certain types of private facilities pays an in-lieu fee instead of providing on-site public art. These funds cover all publicly installed art projects throughout the City. The City has allocated a total of up to $150,000 for the mural installation. The final budget amount will be determined by the number of qualified artist(s) selected, design concept, number of murals to be installed, and material and equipment costs.
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REQUEST FOR QUALIFICATIONS (RFQ): City of Union City BART Transit Column Mural Project 6 II. PROJECT OVERVIEW
The Union City BART Station, located at 10 Union Square, Union City, CA 94587, serves as a vital transit hub and gateway into the City. BART is a heavy-rail public transit system that connects the San Francisco Peninsula with communities in the East Bay and South Bay. BART utilizes an aerial trackway on vertical concrete columns through Union City. This project aims to activate and transform the surrounding community by placing murals on a series of these vertical concrete columns located within and adjacent to the BART Station area and the Decoto community and Kennedy Park in Union City, California.

The City seeks an exceptionally talented and experienced, mid-career artist(s) or artist team(s) who will collaborate meaningfully with staff and the community to design and execute 10 distinct murals that tell a cohesive story through the following:
● Celebrating the cultural diversity, history, and legacy of the Decoto community and Union City as a whole;
● Elevating the vibrancy, strengths, and assets of the surrounding community; ● Creating a more inviting and visually engaging public space that resonates with a broad and diverse audience;
● Fostering community pride, connection, and belonging through accessible art; ● Enhancing the experience of pedestrians, cyclists, park users, and commuters, and ● Creating a strong visual impact at both close and long-range viewing distances.

A. Request for Qualifications and Request for Proposals The artist selection process for the BART Mural Project will be conducted in two phases through a Request for Qualifications (RFQ) and Request for Proposals (RFP). The RFQ is the first phase of the artist selection process and focused on qualifications—identifying individual artists or artist teams with the artistic experience, technical capacity, and demonstrated ability to successfully complete a community-centered public art project of this scale and complexity. After a thorough screening and evaluation process, the top qualified artists or artist teams, from the RFQ applicant pool, will be invited to participate in the RFP process, the second phase of the artist selection. In the RFP phase, invited qualified artists will develop separate detailed proposals for review by a selection panel and the community.

Artists or artist teams that meet the RFQ minimum requirements and submit a completed application will be included in a Qualified Mural Artist Vendor Pool for future Union City projects, until June 30, 2032. Applicants that do not meet the minimum requirements for this project, may still be included in the qualified vendor pool. For any future projects in which the City seeks to contract with an artist or artist team, a separate selection process will be conducted using the Qualified Mural Artist Vendor Pool. Additional information about the RFQ and RFP phases is provided later in this document.
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REQUEST FOR QUALIFICATIONS (RFQ): City of Union City BART Transit Column Mural Project 7 B. Community Engagement
The BART Transit Column Mural Project is grounded in extensive and inclusive community engagement process conducted by the City of Union City staff. Engaging the community throughout the life of this project is critical. City staff have conducted a number of outreach and engagement opportunities, including surveys, focus groups, and meetings. The findings and insights from these efforts have been synthesized and included in the Union City BART Mural Project Community Feedback Report (Community Report). They will serve as a key resource for artists in developing site-responsive and community-informed proposals. The Community Report is not intended as a set of instructions, but as an invitation—offering insight into the lived experiences, histories, and aspirations of the Decoto community and Union City residents. Refer to Exhibit A: Union City BART Mural Project: A Community Feedback Report for more information.

C. Community Themes
The selected mural artists or artist teams are expected to develop work that draws from the themes, stories, and values identified through the community engagement process, as outlined in the Community Report. The themes are listed below in order of prominence based on community input. The first three themes, in bold, reflect the most widely expressed perspectives and interests of the community, and should be strongly considered in the development of mural concepts. The themes should be viewed as opportunities for artistic interpretation rather than literal illustration. All five themes are important and may be interpreted in combination:

D. Alignment with the BART Arts Program Guidelines
Community engagement efforts garnered rich historical narratives, personal stories, and references to specific individuals, and events connected to the Decoto neighborhood and Union City. However, in accordance with BART’s public art guidelines, artists are strongly discouraged from including literal or representational depictions of historical figures, identifiable individuals, or specific historical events in artwork proposed for BART property. Therefore, City and BART staff will work closely with the selected artist or artist team to ensure adherence to BART Arts Program Guidelines that include parameters designed to ensure the murals remain inclusive, sustainable, and aligned with their role as a regional transit provider. Thus, 148 of 272
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III. PROJECT SITE INFORMATION
A. Site Description
There are 10 columns identified for this project, which include two columns on Decoto Road across from Charles F. Kennedy Park, seven columns located along the park's eastern edge, parallel to 12th Street, and one column on J Street across from the park. This area includes pedestrian pathways, park sections, high-traffic areas, and transit-adjacent spaces. Refer to Exhibit D: Aerial Map and Photos of BART Columns, that provides aerial view of the location of the columns, and individual pictures of each column.

B. Key Considerations
The selected artist or artist team will be responsible for designing and installing murals on up to 10 concrete pillars, and will need to consider the following:

1. Columns vary in height and circumference; each concrete column measures approximately 20 feet in height; each column has six sides; each side is 42 inches wide;

2. High visibility from multiple vantage points;

3. Materials used must be suitable for concrete and long-term outdoor durability due to exposure to extreme weather conditions (i.e., sun, rain, cold, etc.); and

4. Columns are publicly accessible and located along high pedestrian and traffic corridors and are vulnerable to vandalism, graffiti, and other forms of damage.

In addition, the selected artists must be able to comply with, but are not limited to, the following requirements:

1. Apply appropriate anti-graffiti coatings and protective finishes to preserve the mural;

2. Adhere to all BART safety, operational, and design guidelines;

3. Safely perform work within an active park and transit environment;

4. Provide and maintain all required insurance coverage for themselves and, if applicable, their artist team;

5. Comply with all applicable federal, state, and local environmental regulations, as well as Cal/OSHA (California Division of Occupational Safety and Health) standards and safety requirements;

6. Meet all applicable City of Union City and BART requirements, including required permits, certifications, meetings, and trainings, as appropriate; and

7. Comply with prevailing wage obligations as provided for in Sections 1771- 1774 of the Labor Code.
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REQUEST FOR QUALIFICATIONS (RFQ): City of Union City BART Transit Column Mural Project 9 IV. SCOPE OF SERVICES
The City has developed a general scope of services identifying the tasks the selected artist or artist team will be expected to perform under this project:
• Develop a project work plan with proposed deliverables and timeline. • Develop a conceptual design for multiple columns;
• Participate in a structured design review and approval process; • Collaborate with project stakeholders, including Union City staff, BART representatives, and community members, as appropriate; • Incorporate input from community engagement efforts into the design; • Prepare final design files and materials specifications; • Determine a project budget that includes staff, materials, equipment, and other related expenses;
• Ensure the final designs comply with BART Arts Program Guidelines; • Demonstrate capacity and experience adhering to state and local safety and environmental guidelines and requirements, as appropriate; and • Fabricate and install the artwork within the approved budget and timeline.

V. BUDGET
Union City is allocating a total budget of up to $150,000, for the design and installation of artwork for up to 10 BART columns, with an estimated budget of approximately $15,000 per column. The City anticipates awarding individual contracts to an artist, artist team, or multiple artist teams, with each contract not to exceed $75,000. However, based on the submittals the City may reconsider final contract award amounts.

The project budget is inclusive of all anticipated costs associated with the painting of the murals, including but not limited to:
• Artist design adjustments fee, if applicable;
• Presentations before BART, the City of Union City Arts and Culture Commission and City Council, and community members;
• Materials and supplies;
• Equipment (e.g., lifts, scaffolding, safety tape, temporary fencing, etc.); • Storage of materials and equipment, if applicable;
• Project staff wages (e.g., primary artist, artist teams, assistants, subcontractors, etc.). City of Union City contractors must meet prevailing wage obligations as provided for in Sections 1771-1774 of the Labor Code;
• Travel, if applicable;
• BART permits and other related requirements, as applicable; • Anti-graffiti coating to protect the murals; and
• Union City business license.
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REQUEST FOR QUALIFICATIONS (RFQ): City of Union City BART Transit Column Mural Project 10 Note: The City of Union City will assume responsibility for, but not limited to; column cleaning and preparation and pedestrian, traffic, and environmental control plans for installation of the murals.

VI. RFQ REQUIREMENTS
Given the breadth, scope, and complexity of the City of Union City BART Transit Column Mural Project RFQ, this project is best suited for mid-career artists or artist teams with demonstrated experience in designing and completing large-scale art or mural commissions in active civic or public-facing environments, including transit infrastructure, parks, streetscapes, commercial buildings, educational campuses, or other high-traffic public settings. Applicants should be knowledgeable of and experienced in the logistical, operational, and safety requirements associated with large-scale mural production, including the use of lifts, scaffolding, and other sitespecific equipment.

Eligible applicants must meet the following requirements:
• Artists must be 18 years of age or older;
o Individuals under 18 years of age are not eligible to apply for this RFQ and/or participate in on-site painting or installation activities. • Artists may apply as an individual artist or as part of a collaborative team with a designated lead artist; however, applicants may not submit multiple applications or participate in more than one RFQ application;
• Applicants may be local or regional artists and artist teams; and • Mid-career artists or artist teams are those with a minimum of five years of demonstrated experience in completing large-scale public or private art or mural commissions.

The City of Union City encourages applications from artists of diverse backgrounds, including those who have been historically underrepresented in public art opportunities.

Preference may be given to:
• Artists with a connection to the Decoto community, Union City, or the surrounding region;
• Artists with demonstrated experience in public art or mural installation of a similar scale and complexity; and/or
• Artists with demonstrated experience working in community-engaged or collaborative contexts.
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REQUEST FOR QUALIFICATIONS (RFQ): City of Union City BART Transit Column Mural Project 11 If you do not meet the RFQ requirement,
there is still an opportunity to showcase your art!
Prospective applicants that do not meet the requirements for the BART Transit Column Mural Project RFQ, are invited to learn more about the Utility Box Mural Art Project.

Union City community members have an opportunity to design and place a mural on utility boxes, no experience required. Information about the Utility Box Mural Art Project is available on City of Union City website. https://www.unioncityca.gov VII. RFQ APPLICANT INFORMATION SESSIONS
The City of Union City will host two virtual information sessions for prospective RFQ applicants. This will be an opportunity to review all elements of the RFQ application material and process, as well as provide dedicated time for questions and answers.

While attendance at the information sessions is not required, it is strongly encouraged.

RFQ applicants can attend one of the two sessions; the same information will be presented in both.

The two information sessions scheduled for prospective RFQ applicants are as follows:
1) Date/time: October 28, 2026, from 12:00 p.m. – 1:30 p.m.; and 2) Date/Time: October 29, 2026, from 6:30 p.m. – 8:00 p.m.

Advance registration is required to attend the virtual information sessions. Once the registration is received, prospective applicants will receive the virtual meeting log-in information. Please register by October 27, 2026, by 5:00 p.m. to attend one of the virtual information sessions. To register please click on the link below: will include link here
A. RFQ Application Question and Answer Period
RFQ applicants can submit questions during the two scheduled information sessions. In addition, questions about the RFQ after the information sessions will only be accepted by email. Please email RFQ questions to:
[email protected]
Questions will be accepted from October 30, 2026 – November 9, 2026. The City will issue an Addendum no later than November 16, 2026, and will respond to all questions received by the deadline. Responses to questions received during the information sessions and via email will be shared on the City of Union City, BART Mural Project website www.unioncity.org/967/BART-Mural-Project. It is the responsibility of the applicants to review the City’s website for updates. 152 of 272
REQUEST FOR QUALIFICATIONS (RFQ): City of Union City BART Transit Column Mural Project 12 VIII. RFQ APPLICATION ELEMENTS
All proposals, and material contained therein, shall be considered public documents and as such are subject to inspection under the California Public Records Act (Gov. Code §7920.000 et seq.). Preparation and submission of the RFQ, and if invited, the RFP are solely the responsibility of the applicant. The City shall not bear any cost or reimbursement associated with its preparation.

A. RFQ Application Required Elements
All RFQ applicants must complete and submit all elements of the application as described in Section 1 through 5, as outlined in pages 11 - 14.

Word counts below indicate the maximum allowable length for each response.

Applicants are encouraged to respond clearly and concisely.

Section 1. Cover Page, Applicant Information
Complete the online cover page that includes the following: name of contact person, applicant’s/artist’s name, if different from the contact person’s name, mailing address, phone number, email address, and website address, as appropriate.

Responses to the following are required:
a. Indicate if you are applying as a sole artist or as an artist team. i. If part of an artist team, identify the lead artist and the number of total individuals that will work on this project.
b. Introduce yourself and/or your team, and identify the lead artist, as appropriate. (200 words max.)
c. Share what interests you about this project. (200 words max.) d. Describe your connection, if any, with the Decoto community and/or to Union City in general, and/or to the surrounding region. (200 words max.) e. If you are awarded a contract for this project, can you:
i. Provide proof of insurance coverage?
ii. Provide or obtain a business license in the City of Union City? iii. Meet Union City Contract Standard requirements, processes, and guidelines.

Section 2. Statement of Qualifications and Experience
Narrative responses are required for each of the prompts below. a. Describe how your experience demonstrates your qualifications for this project. Include the number of relevant years of experience and examples of public art or mural projects of similar scale, complexity, and your role in their successful completion. (300 words max.)
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REQUEST FOR QUALIFICATIONS (RFQ): City of Union City BART Transit Column Mural Project 13 b. Share relevant lived experiences that will inform your approach to this project. (300 words max.)
c. Explain why you believe you or your team are a strong fit for this project. (300 words max.)
d. Describe how you have incorporated community voice, engagement, or stakeholder input into previous projects. Include any obstacles that you successfully addressed with a previous project(s). Reference specific examples from your portfolio and explain how community input informed the final artwork. (300 words max.)
Section 3. Artist(s) Resume or Curriculum Vitae (CV)
RFQ applicants must submit a current résumé or curriculum vitae outlining their professional experience and accomplishments as an artist. If applying as a team, please identify a lead artist and the names of each individual and their role on this project. All résumés or CVs should include the artist’s name, phone number, email address, and relevant experience. Each team member must submit an individual résumé or CV (2 pages max. for each résumé and CV). Résumés and CVs will be submitted as an attachment. No word count limit.

Section 4. Portfolio of Work
RFQ applicants will submit portfolio samples that represent the work of the lead artist. Applicants are required to submit at minimum three completed projects, but no more than five. Projects completed within the past five years are preferred; however, for large-scale public art projects, applicants may include projects completed within the past 10 years.

Portfolio guidelines and image requirements:
• Work should demonstrate experience relevant to public-facing and outdoor environments.
• Artwork should be appropriate for diverse public audiences. • Submissions must represent original work by the applicant. • If work was created as part of a team, clearly describe your role in the project (image list).
• Images submitted should be in color.
• Maximum of two images per project; each image must be labeled.

For each project, include an image list with the following:
a. Artist’s name;
b. Title of the project;
c. Combine the two images for each project into one file (one file upload for each) and submit as a PDF or JPEG;
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REQUEST FOR QUALIFICATIONS (RFQ): City of Union City BART Transit Column Mural Project 14 f. Year it was completed;
g. Medium; and
h. Brief description of the project and budget. (150 words max.) PLEASE NOTE: This is a Request for Qualifications (RFQ). Do not submit design proposals for this project at this stage.

Section 5. References
Applicants shall provide three professional references from clients or organizations that have commissioned or contracted with the artist or artist team for a public art project within the past five years. References should be able to speak to the artist's qualifications, professionalism, project management, and overall performance. The City of Union City reserves the right to contact any of the organizations or individuals listed as a reference. The references will be contacted only if the applicant is invited to submit an RFP.

For each reference, provide the following:
a. Name of the contact person that can provide reference; b. Contact information: email, phone number, and address; c. Title and organization/company, if appropriate;
d. The nature of your relationship;
e. The project that you worked on, which they can speak on, if appropriate; and f. Provide the names of team members that worked on the referenced project, who will also be assigned to this project, if appropriate.

IX. RFQ SUBMITTAL REQUIREMENTS AND DEADLINE
RFQ applicants must complete and submit the required Sections 1 - 5, as outlined on pages 11 - 14, through the City of Union City online portal using the link below: will include link here:

RFQ Application Submittal Deadline: All required RFQ application sections must be completed and submitted by 12:00 p.m. (Noon) on November 30, 2026. Incomplete and late applications will not be reviewed and evaluated.

Upon receipt of your application submission, you will receive an email confirmation.

If you experience technical challenges with submitting the RFQ application through the online portal you may contact Union City staff, Monday - Friday, 9:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m., by emailing: [email protected] to share your concerns.

X. RFQ EVALUATION CRITERIA AND PROCESS
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REQUEST FOR QUALIFICATIONS (RFQ): City of Union City BART Transit Column Mural Project 15 Proposals (RFP). This two-phase process is designed to identify the most qualified and suitable artist(s) or artist team(s) for the project.

A. Request for Qualifications (RFQ)
Open call for all eligible and qualified artist(s).

1. Interested artist(s) shall demonstrate they meet the minimum requirements and technical experience and capacity as described in this document.

2. All submittals received by the specified deadline will be reviewed for completeness. Those applications deemed incomplete will not be shared with the review panel.

3. A review panel, composed of City staff, BART representatives, and arts professionals, will evaluate each RFQ application using a 100-point rubric to ensure the applicant meets the minimum requirements, has submitted all required documents, and has clearly articulated their experience.

4. The top qualified artist(s) or artist teams receiving a score of 75 points or higher on their RFQ submission will be invited to submit a design proposal as part of the final Request for Proposals (RFP) phase.

5. All RFQ applicants will be notified of the status of their submission and whether they have been selected to advance to the Request for Proposals (RFP) phase.

6. RFQ applicants deemed qualified and receiving a score of 75 points and above may be placed on the qualified mural artist vendor pool for future Union City projects, until June 30, 2032.

7. RFQ applicants that may deemed not qualified for this project, and/or receive a score of 74 points or less may be placed on the qualified mural artist vendor pool for future Union City projects, until June 30, 2032.

B. RFQ Application Review and Evaluation Criteria
RFQ application and materials submitted will be reviewed and evaluated using a 100-point rubric. The rubric below outlines the evaluation criteria and the maximum points assigned to each section of the application.

Requests for Qualifications will be evaluated based on the following criteria:

Materials Reviewed:
• Statement of Qualifications and Experience
• Portfolio of Work (including Image List)
• Resume/CV
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REQUEST FOR QUALIFICATIONS (RFQ): City of Union City BART Transit Column Mural Project 16 Experience with Similar Scale, Complexity, and Public-Facing Projects:

Demonstrated experience successfully completing projects of similar scale, complexity, and visibility, particularly in civic, community, transit, park, educational, or other public-facing environments. Consideration will also be given to project management experience, technical capabilities, and experience working safely within active public spaces.

Materials Reviewed:
• Statement of Qualifications and Experience
• Resume/CV
• Portfolio of Work
• References
30 Experience with Community-Centered Projects and Overall Capacity: Demonstrated ability to work in community-informed environments and to incorporate community voice, stakeholder input, and collaborative processes into artistic practice. The panel will consider examples of previous community-engaged projects and the applicant's ability to balance artistic vision with community interests.

Materials Reviewed:
• Statement of Qualifications and Experience
• Portfolio of Work
• References
30 Experience with Collaboration, Cultural Responsiveness, and Local Context: Demonstrated collaborative approach, cultural sensitivity, and experience working with diverse communities, public agencies, project partners, and stakeholders. Consideration may also be given to an applicant's connection to Decoto, Union City, or the surrounding region.

Materials Reviewed:
• Statement of Qualifications and Experience
• References
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XI. REQUEST FOR PROPOSAL
After a thorough review and scoring of all submitted RFQ applications, the top qualified applicants will be invited to participate in the Request for Proposal (RFP) phase. The purpose of this phase is to identify the artists or artist teams whose proposals best respond to the project vision and goals, the priorities and themes identified through the community engagement process, and BART Arts Program Guidelines. As well as demonstrate artistic excellence, technical capacity, feasibility, and long-term durability. 157 of 272
REQUEST FOR QUALIFICATIONS (RFQ): City of Union City BART Transit Column Mural Project 17 The RFP candidates will be invited to develop and submit a design proposal and to attend two community forums. Union City will provide a $2,000.00 stipend to each of the selected RFP candidates. The stipends are separate and will not be deducted from the project budget.

A. Overview of RFP Requirements
A complete description of the RFP requirements, evaluation process, and submission instructions are included in Exhibit E: City of Union City BART Transit Column Mural Project Request for Proposals (RFP). The following sections are a brief overview of the RFP process.

Artists selected to advance to the Request for Proposals (RFP) phase will be asked to develop a site-specific mural proposal that demonstrates their artistic vision, technical approach, and ability to successfully execute a project of this scale.

RFP submissions will require the following:

1. Design Narrative – Narrative description of the artistic design and concept and response to the project goals, the Community Report, surrounding community, and the BART Arts Program Guidelines.

2. Design Proposal – A site rendering, that includes individual renderings of each assigned column, a written concept narrative, and a proposed color palette.

3. Materials and Technical Approach – Narrative description of the proposed materials, paint systems, and installation methods.

4. Project Work Plan – Narrative description of the major milestones with timeline, from contract execution through installation.

5. Project Budget – Detailed project budget that includes all anticipated costs.

6. Maintenance Statement – Narrative description of the anticipated maintenance requirements, expected durability, and the materials, coatings, and application techniques that will be used to achieve a minimum mural lifespan of five years under normal outdoor conditions.

B. RFP Application and Design Review and Evaluation Criteria Upon submission, proposals will be evaluated by the same RFQ review panel. Each design proposal will be evaluated by using a 100-point system that combines professional review and community input. The review panel will evaluate each proposal based on artistic excellence, responsiveness to community-identified themes, alignment with BART’s art design guidelines and site context, feasibility, and the quality of the presentation. The panel's evaluation will account for 50 points of the total score. In addition, community members will be invited to attend a public presentation where RFP candidates/artists or artist teams will present their design proposals. Community members will have an opportunity to provide input from March 13 – March 31, 2027, which will account for the remaining 50 points of the total score.
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REQUEST FOR QUALIFICATIONS (RFQ): City of Union City BART Transit Column Mural Project 18 Following the evaluation process, proposals will be ranked based on their combined final scores. In addition to the rankings, the City will consider the overall project goals, the quality of the proposals, and the approach that best serves the interests of the City and the community. The City also reserves the right to consider additional factors, including, but not limited to, site suitability, constructability, technical feasibility, durability, appropriateness of proposed materials, long-term maintenance considerations, and compliance with all project requirements.

Based on the final evaluation, the City may recommend awarding the commission to a single artist or artist team, or to multiple artists or artist teams, as determined to be in the best interest of the project.

City staff will forward the recommended artist(s) or artist team(s) to BART and the Union City Arts and Culture Commission and the City Council for review and final approval. The City Council reserves the right to reject any or all proposals and to reject the recommended artist(s) or artist team(s).

RFP materials will be evaluated based upon the following criteria:

CATEGORY POSSIBLE POINTS
Artistic Excellence and Visual Impact 10
Responsiveness to Community Themes 10
Alignment with BART Art Guidelines and
Site Context
10 Feasibility and Implementation Readiness 10
Community Engagement Approach and Presentation 10
Community Input and Feedback 50
TOTAL 100
C. Contract Award
Upon final City Council approval, the City will enter into a Professional Services Agreement with the selected artist(s). City staff, BART representatives, and the project consultant will work collaboratively with the selected artist(s) to finalize the mural design, scope of services, budget, schedule, and allocation of mural columns.

The selection process will be finalized when a contract is executed. The City reserves the right to reject any or all proposals, to negotiate specific requirements and costs using the selected proposal as a basis, and to waive all irregularities to choose the artist(s) which, in the City’s opinion, best serve the City’s and community’s interests. Selected artists and/or artist teams must demonstrate the ability to adhere to City of Union City contracting requirements, including but not limited to prevailing wage obligations as provided for in Sections 1771-1774 of the 159 of 272
REQUEST FOR QUALIFICATIONS (RFQ): City of Union City BART Transit Column Mural Project 19 Labor Code. Refer to Exhibit F: Union City Standard Contract for contract requirements, terms, and invoicing process. Qualified RFQ and RFP candidates not selected for the Union City BART Transit Column Mural Project will be included in the Qualified Mural Artist Vendor Pool for future Union City projects, until June 30, 2032.
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CITY OF UNION CITY BART TRANSIT COLUMN MURAL PROJECT
(City Project No. 27-12)

REQUEST FOR PROPOSALS (RFP)

FOR SELECTED RFQ CANDIDATES/FINALISTS
Contact:

City of Union City
Attn: Laura Buzo
Community and Recreation Services Department
34009 Alvarado-Niles Road
Union City, CA 94587
Phone: (510) 675-5277
Email: [email protected]
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Request for Proposals (RFP): City of Union City BART Transit Column Mural Project 2 City of Union City BART Transit Column Mural Project,
Request for Proposals
This Request for Proposals (RFP) is provided with the City of Union City BART Transit Column Mural Project RFQ process for informational purposes and to give prospective applicants advance notice of the anticipated requirements for the RFP phase. The City of Union City reserves the right to revise the RFP, including the scope, proposal requirements, evaluation process, schedule, and other provisions, prior to its formal release to selected RFQ finalists. Any changes will be communicated to all finalists participating in the RFP phase and will be shared as an addendum on the City of Union City web page, https://www.unioncityca.gov/967/BART-Mural-Project
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TABLE OF CONTENTS
PROJECT TIMELINE OVERVIEW ........................................................................................... 4 I. INTRODUCTION.................................................................................................................. 6 II. PROJECT OVERVIEW....................................................................................................... 6 III. PROJECT SITE INFORMATION ...................................................................................... 8 IV. RFP DESIGN OBJECTIVES.............................................................................................. 9 V. SCOPE OF SERVICES .................................................................................................... 10 VI. PROJECT BUDGET.......................................................................................................... 10 VII. RFP APPLICATION ELEMENTS ................................................................................... 10 VIII. RFP SUBMITTAL REQUIREMENTS AND DEADLINE ............................................. 15 IX. PROPOSAL EVALUATION............................................................................................. 15 X. TERMS AND CONDITIONS ............................................................................................ 16 Attachments – Please note the attachments referenced below are included in the City of Union City BART Transit Column Mural Project Request for Qualifications. • Exhibit A: Union City BART Mural Project: A Community Feedback Report (Complete Report)
• Exhibit B: September 11, 2025, BART Mural Project Community Forum Notes • Exhibit C: Bay Area Rapid Transit (BART) Arts Program Guidelines • Exhibit D: Aerial Map and Photos of BART Columns
• Exhibit E: City of Union City BART Transit Column Mural Project Request for Proposals (RFP)
• Exhibit F: Union City Standard Contract
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Request for Proposals (RFP): City of Union City BART Transit Column Mural Project 4

CITY OF UNION CITY BART TRANSIT COLUMN MURAL PROJECT

PROJECT TIMELINE OVERVIEW
The City of Union City BART Transit Column Mural Project (BART Mural Project) timeline represents the City of Union City’s (Union City or City) best estimate of the schedule that will be followed. The City reserves the right, at its sole discretion, to adjust this schedule as it deems necessary. Notification of any adjustment to this timeline will be provided to the public in the form of an addendum and shared on the City’s website, on the following webpage: www.unioncity.org/967/BART-Mural-Project Request for Qualifications (RFQ) Timeline
Activities Dates
Release of Request for Qualifications October 19, 2026
RFQ Application Information Session 1 October 28, 2026
12:00 p.m. – 1:30 p.m.

RFQ Application Information Session 2 October 29, 2026, 6:30 p.m. – 8:00 p.m.

RFQ Applicant: Prospective Applicants Submit
Clarifying Questions
October 30 – November 9, 2026
Deadline to Submit RFQ Application November 30, 2026 by 12:00 p.m. (Noon)
RFQ Application Review and Evaluation Period
for Minimum Qualifications
December 1 – 16, 2026
All RFQ Artists Notified December 17 – 18, 2026
Request for Proposals
Selected Artist(s) Advance to the Next Phase,
Request for Proposals (RFP) Notifications
Week of December 21, 2026
Mandatory Information Session for RFP
Candidates/Selected Artists
December 21, 2026
4:00 p.m. – 5:30 p.m.

Community Forum: Celebrating Decoto
Community and Union City History and Legacy
January 9, 2027
10:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m.
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Request for Proposals (RFP): City of Union City BART Transit Column Mural Project 5 RFP Candidates/Artists Develop Applications
and Design Proposals
January 9 – February 22, 2027
Deadline for RFP Candidates/Artists to Submit
Completed Applications and Design Proposals
February 22, 2027 by 12:00 p.m.
(Noon)
Community Forum: RFP Candidates/Artists
Design Proposal Presentations to Community
March 13, 2027
10:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m.

Community Input Period for RFP Design
Proposals
March 13 – March 31, 2027
RFP Application and Design Review Period April 1 – 16, 2027 Recommended Artist(s) Forwarded to BART for
Review and Final Approval
April 19 – April 30, 2027
Recommended Artist(s) Forwarded to Union
City, Art and Culture Commission for Review
and Final Approval
May 2027
Specific date to be determined
Recommended Artist(s) Forwarded to Union
City, City Council for Review and Final
Approval
May 2027
Specific date to be determined
Mural Design and Development Phase (May – July 2027)
Contract Development with Approved Artist(s) May/June 2027 BART and Union City Arts and Culture
Commission and City Council Review and
Approve Final Design and Master Calendar
June/July 2027
Mural Installation Phase (July – October 2027)
BART Transit Column Mural Installation Begins July/August 2027 BART Transit Column Mural Installation
Complete
October 2027
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Request for Proposals (RFP): City of Union City BART Transit Column Mural Project 6 I. INTRODUCTION
The City of Union City BART Transit Column Mural Project is a community-informed public art initiative that will transform up to 10 BART transit columns located in the Decoto neighborhood and along Charles F. Kennedy Park (Kennedy Park), outside of the Union City Bay Area Rapid Transit (BART) Station. The City of Union City (Union City/City) is partnering with BART on this project, as it is the property owner of the aerial trackway vertical concrete columns that sit along Kennedy Park, pedestrian pathways and traffic roadways.

Union City, in partnership with BART, invites the top artists or artist teams selected through the Request for Qualifications (RFQ) process to submit design proposals for the Union City BART Transit Column Mural Project.

The RFQ was the first phase of the artist selection process and focused on qualifications—identifying artists with the artistic experience, technical capacity, and demonstrated ability to successfully complete a community-centered public art project of this scale and complexity. The artists invited to participate in this RFP have successfully completed that review and have been selected as finalists.

The RFP is the second phase and focuses on the proposal—what each finalist envisions creating for this specific site. Finalists will develop a site-specific proposal for murals on up to 10 BART transit columns located outside the Union City BART Station, including columns along Decoto Road and the outer edge of Kennedy Park.

The purpose of this phase is to identify the artist or artist team whose design proposal best embodies the project's vision and goals, reflects the priorities and themes identified through the community engagement process, and aligns with the BART Arts Program Guideline. The artists will also demonstrate the highest standards of artistic excellence, technical feasibility, and long-term durability.

II. PROJECT OVERVIEW
The Union City BART Station, located at 10 Union Square, Union City, CA 94587, serves as a vital transit hub and gateway into the City. BART is a heavy-rail public transit system that connects the San Francisco Peninsula with communities in the East Bay and South Bay. BART utilizes an aerial trackway on vertical concrete columns through Union City. This project aims to activate and transform the surrounding community by placing murals on a series of these vertical concrete columns located within and adjacent to the BART Station area and the Decoto community and Kennedy Park in Union City, California.

The City seeks an exceptionally talented and experienced, mid-career artist(s) or artist team(s) who will collaborate meaningfully with staff and the community to design and execute 10 distinct murals that tell a cohesive story through the following:
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Request for Proposals (RFP): City of Union City BART Transit Column Mural Project 7 • Celebrating the cultural diversity, history, and legacy of the Decoto community and Union City as a whole;
• Elevating the vibrancy, strengths, and assets of the surrounding community; • Creating a more inviting and visually engaging public space that resonates with a broad and diverse audience;
• Fostering community pride, connection, and belonging through accessible art; • Enhancing the experience of pedestrians, cyclists, park users, and commuters; and • Creating a strong visual impact at both close and long-range viewing distances.

A. Community Engagement
The BART Transit Column Mural Project is grounded in extensive and inclusive community engagement process conducted by Union City staff. Engaging the community throughout the life of this project is critical. City staff several outreach and engagement opportunities, including surveys, focus groups, and meetings. The findings and insights from these efforts have been synthesized and included in the Union City BART Mural Project Community Feedback Report (Community Report), will serve as a key resource for artists in developing site-responsive and communityinformed proposals. The Community Report is not intended as a set of instructions, but as an invitation—offering insight into the lived experiences, histories, and aspirations of the Decoto community and Union City residents. Refer to Exhibit A:

Union City BART Mural Project: A Community Feedback Report for more information.

B. Community Themes
The selected mural artists or artist teams are expected to develop work that draws from the themes, stories, and values identified through the community engagement process, as outlined in the Community Report. The themes are listed below in order of prominence based on community input. The first three themes, in bold, reflect the most widely expressed perspectives and interests of the community, and should be strongly considered in the development of mural concepts. The themes should be viewed as opportunities for artistic interpretation rather than literal illustration. All five themes are important and may be interpreted in combination:

Theme #1: Honor and Visibility for Decoto's Legacy
Theme #2: Agricultural and Labor Heritage
Theme #3: Cultural Pride, Unity & Diversity
Theme #4: Youth & Future Generations
Theme #5: Community Resilience and Belonging
Refer to Exhibit B: September 11, 2025, BART Mural Project Community Forum Notes that provides additional community input and feedback that also informed the themes and the design of the RFQ and RFP.
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Request for Proposals (RFP): City of Union City BART Transit Column Mural Project 8 C. Alignment with the BART Arts Program Guidelines
Community engagement efforts garnered rich historical narratives, personal stories, and references to specific individuals, and events connected to the Decoto neighborhood and Union City. However, in accordance with BART's public art guidelines, artists are strongly discouraged from including literal or representational depictions of historical figures, identifiable individuals, or specific historical events in artwork proposed for BART property. Therefore, City and BART staff will work closely with the selected artist or artist team to ensure adherence to the BART Arts Program Guidelines that include parameters designed to ensure the murals remain inclusive, sustainable, and aligned with their role as a regional transit provider. Thus, this project promotes the creation of artwork that is engaging, meaningful, and will resonate with current and future generations of residents and visitors alike. Refer to Exhibit C: BART Arts Program Guidelines for more information.

The columns serve as highly visible landmarks that are experienced from a variety of viewing distances and perspectives. Artists should consider how each mural will function as an individual work of art while also contributing to a cohesive visual series that engages a diverse audience, including:
• Pedestrians
• Bicyclists
• Motorists
• Park visitors
B. BART Transit Column Allocation
The City reserves the right to award commissions to multiple artists or artist teams based on their experience, qualifications, and the evaluation of their design proposals. If the City determines that doing so best serves the interests of the City and the community, it may divide the project into one or more distinct mural groupings to achieve the project's artistic vision and overall goals. Accordingly, for proposal and evaluation purposes, the project may be considered as two complementary mural groupings:
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1. Gateway Columns: Five columns located adjacent and at the end of Kennedy Park and serve as the primary entrances to the project area, including the three columns across Decoto Road, one on each side of the road and one in the center median, and the two columns flanking J Street.

These columns serve as highly visible gateways into the Decoto neighborhood and Kennedy Park and are experienced primarily by motorists, transit riders, cyclists, and pedestrians entering the area.

2. Park Columns: Five columns located along the perimeter of Kennedy Park.

These columns are experienced primarily by park users, pedestrians, and cyclists and provide opportunities for a more immersive public art experience within the park setting.

The columns vary in height and circumference; each concrete column measures approximately 20 feet in height; each column has six sides; each side is 42 inches wide. The final allocation of mural columns will be determined through the evaluation of design proposals, with consideration given to the overall quality of the submissions, artistic compatibility, artist(s) capacity and readiness, and alignment with project goals.

Detailed site plans, dimensions, photographs, and column information are included as Exhibit D: Aerial Map and Photos of BART Columns.

IV. RFP DESIGN OBJECTIVES
The City encourages design proposals that demonstrate artistic excellence while responding to the character of the site and surrounding neighborhood and community input. Artists should consider the following design objectives when developing their mural proposals:
• Create a cohesive visual identity across multiple columns while allowing each mural to maintain its own distinct artistic expression and character; • Reflect the themes, stories, and priorities identified through the community engagement process;
• Respond thoughtfully to the scale, proportions, and unique physical characteristics of each column;
• Demonstrate intentional consideration of the assigned mural location, including the distinct character, context, and surroundings of the Gateway or Park column groupings;
• Create artwork that is visually compelling and engaging from both close-range and long-distance viewing perspectives;
• Contribute to an inviting, welcoming, and vibrant public environment that enhances the surrounding community experience;
• Demonstrate originality, creativity, and artistic excellence while ensuring the artwork is appropriate and accessible for a broad public audience; and 169 of 272
Request for Proposals (RFP): City of Union City BART Transit Column Mural Project 10 • Consider long-term durability, maintenance requirements, and the use of appropriate materials, coatings, and finishes to support the longevity of the artwork.

V. SCOPE OF SERVICES
The City has developed a general scope of services identifying the tasks the selected artist or artist team will be expected to perform under this project:
• Develop a project work plan with proposed deliverables and timeline; • Develop a conceptual design for multiple columns;
• Participate in a structured design review and approval process; • Collaborate with project stakeholders, including Union City staff, BART representatives, elected officials, and community members, as appropriate; • Incorporate input from community engagement efforts into the design; • Prepare final design files and materials specifications; • Determine a project budget that includes staff wages, materials, equipment, and other related expenses;
• Ensure the final designs comply with BART Arts Program Guidelines; • Demonstrate capacity and experience adhering to state and local safety and environmental guidelines and requirements, as appropriate; and • Fabricate and install the artwork within the approved budget and timeline.

VI. PROJECT BUDGET
Union City is allocating a total budget of up to $150,000, for the design and installation of artwork for up to 10 BART columns, with an estimated budget of approximately $15,000 per column. The City anticipates awarding individual contracts to an artist, artist team, or multiple artist teams, with each contract not to exceed $75,000. However, based on the submittals the City may reconsider final contract award amounts.

Note: The City of Union City will assume responsibility for, but not limited to, column cleaning and preparation, and pedestrian, traffic, and environmental control plans for installation of the murals.

VII. RFP APPLICATION ELEMENTS
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Request for Proposals (RFP): City of Union City BART Transit Column Mural Project 11 solely the responsibility of the applicant. The City shall not bear any cost or reimbursement associated with their preparation.

A. RFP Information Session for Invited Candidates
Union City invites the RFP candidates to participate in a required RFP information session on December 21, 2026, 4:00 p.m. – 5:30 p.m. This meeting will provide City staff an opportunity to review the expectations and required elements of the RFP, which marks the second phase of the artist selection process. The meeting is intended to ensure that shortlisted artists have a clear understanding of the project requirements and the information needed to prepare a responsive, site-specific mural design proposal.

B. RFP Application Required Elements
All RFP candidates must complete and submit all elements of the application as described in Section 1 through 8, as outlined in pages 11 - 14.

Word counts below indicate the maximum allowable length for each response.

Applicants are encouraged to respond clearly and concisely.

Section 2. Design Rendering Narrative
Narrative responses are to be written for each of the prompts below. Artists or artist teams shall address the following in their design proposals:
a. Describe your artistic concept, vision, and goals for the project, including your overall approach to creating a cohesive mural design across multiple columns. (300 words max.)
b. Describe how your proposed design reflects the vision, stories, legacy, and aspirations expressed through the Community Report, including the identified themes and the unique history, character, and cultural identity of the Decoto community and Union City. (400 words max.)
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Request for Proposals (RFP): City of Union City BART Transit Column Mural Project 12 surrounding environment of the Gateway and Park column groupings. (300 words max.)
d. Describe how your proposed design for all 10 columns would be implemented across the two project groupings—the Gateway columns and the Park columns. Explain how the overall concept will maintain a cohesive visual identity while allowing each grouping to function successfully as a distinct body of work. (400 words max.)
e. Describe how you have incorporated, and will continue to incorporate, BART’s design requirements, operational considerations, and public art guidelines into your proposed artwork and overall design approach. (300 words max.)
f. Describe how your proposed artwork will create a cohesive visual experience across the site while allowing individual murals to maintain their own artistic expression and identity. (300 words max.)
Section 3. Design Proposal
Note: All RFP candidates are required to submit a design proposal for all 10 columns. The City will work with each selected artist(s) to determine the final assigned columns.

Provide an overall site rendering showing all 10 columns, including the following:
a. Individual rendering of each column.
b. Describe the proposed medium and color palette and how it supports the overall design concept, project goal, community vision, and intended experience for the community. (300 words max.)
c. Submittal Requirements and Process:
i. Must be original work by the applicant.
ii. Images submitted should be in color and in PDF or JPEG format.

Please note, the following will not be accepted:
• AI-generated imagery
• Incomplete proposals
Section 4. Materials and Technical Approach
Narrative responses are to be written for each of the prompts below:
a. Materials and Paint System: Describe the proposed materials, paint system, surface application, and protective coatings that will be utilized. (300 words max.)
b. Installation and Site Approach: Describe your proposed installation methods and approach to safely completing the work in an active public environment with vehicle, pedestrian, and visitor traffic. (300 words max.) 172 of 272
Request for Proposals (RFP): City of Union City BART Transit Column Mural Project 13 Section 5. Project Work Plan
Provide a proposed work plan and schedule outlining major milestones, deliverables, and anticipated timelines from contract execution through design development, installation, and final completion. RFP applicants are to create their own work plan template. Project work plan will be submitted as an attachment. No word count limit.

Section 6. Project Budget
Provide a detailed line-item budget, with a brief narrative/description for each proposed itemized expense, that includes, but is not limited to the following:
a. Artist design adjustments fee, if applicable.
b. Presentations before BART, the City of Union City Arts and Culture Commission and City Council, and community members.
c. Materials and supplies.
d. Equipment (e.g., lifts, scaffolding, safety tape, temporary fencing, etc.). e. Storage of materials and equipment, if applicable.
f. Project staff wages (e.g., primary artist, artist teams, assistants, subcontractors, etc.). Union City contractors must meet prevailing wage obligations as provided for in Sections 1771-1774 of the Labor Code. g. Travel, if applicable.
h. BART permits and other related requirements, as applicable. i. Anti-graffiti coating to protect the murals.
j. City of Union City business license.

RFP applicants are to create their own budget template. Project budget will be submitted as an attachment. No word count limit.

Section 7. Maintenance Statement
The City seeks mural designs that utilize durable materials and finishes capable of supporting an anticipated lifespan of at least five (5) years under normal outdoor conditions, with routine maintenance and the application of a protective anti-graffiti coating.

Provide a written narrative response to the following:
a. Describe the anticipated maintenance requirements and expected durability of the proposed mural. Include details regarding the materials, coatings, surface preparation, and application techniques that will be used to enhance the longevity of the artwork and minimize ongoing maintenance needs. (400 words max.)
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Request for Proposals (RFP): City of Union City BART Transit Column Mural Project 14 Section 8. Community Forums
The selected mural artists or artist teams are expected to develop designs that are informed by the themes, stories, and values identified through the community engagement process and documented in the Community Report. In addition to reviewing the Community Report, RFP candidates will be required to participate in two community forums to further engage with community members and incorporate their perspectives into their design proposals.
a. The first community forum will provide candidates with an opportunity to learn directly from community members about the history of the Decoto community and Union City, including their cultural traditions, neighborhood identity, community legacy, and aspirations for the future. More information about this meeting will be provided. Scheduled for January 9, 2027, from 10:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m.
1) In the RFP portal: Confirm that you understand attendance at the Community Forum is required and you will attend.
b. The second community forum will provide candidates an opportunity to introduce themselves, present preliminary design concepts, receive community feedback, and ask questions prior to submitting their final proposal. More information about this meeting will be provided. Scheduled for March 13, 2027, from 10:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m.
1) In the RFP portal: Confirm that you understand attendance at the Community Forum is required and you will attend.

To meaningfully engage residents in the artist and mural design selection process, each RFP candidate will be required to present their design proposal to the community during the second community forum. Artists will have an opportunity to introduce themselves, share relevant experience and qualifications, and briefly present their design proposal.

Presentations may include the following:
• Introduction to who you are as an artist and connection to the area. • Design inspiration and concept.
• Visual renderings.
• Relationship to community themes.
• Explanation of artistic approach.

City staff will provide guidance to RFP candidates on the community forum format and presentation expectations. In addition, City staff will facilitate both community forums to ensure a positive experience for the artists and residents. * The City reserves the right, at its sole discretion, to adjust this schedule as it deems necessary.
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Request for Proposals (RFP): City of Union City BART Transit Column Mural Project 15 VIII. RFP SUBMITTAL REQUIREMENTS AND DEADLINE
RFP candidates must complete and submit the required Sections 1 - 5, as outlined on pages 11 - 14, through the City of Union City online portal using the link below: will include link here
RFP Application Submittal Deadline: All required RFP application sections, including design proposal, must be completed and submitted by 12:00 p.m. (Noon) on February 22, 2027. Incomplete and late applications will not be reviewed and evaluated.

Upon receipt of your application submission, you will receive an email confirmation.

If you experience technical challenges with submitting the RFP through the online portal, you may contact Union Cit staff, Monday – Friday, 9:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m., by emailing: [email protected] to share your concerns.

IX. PROPOSAL EVALUATION
The same RFQ review panel, composed of City staff, BART representatives, and arts professionals, will evaluate each RFP application. Each RFP application and design proposal will be evaluated using a 100-point scoring system that combines professional review and community input.

A. Review Panel Evaluation (50 Points): The review panel will evaluate each proposal based on artistic excellence, responsiveness to the communityidentified themes and project vision, alignment with the BART Arts Program Guidelines and site context, technical feasibility, durability, and the overall quality of the proposal and presentation.

B. Community Input (50 Points): Finalists will present their design proposals at a public community forum, and residents will have the opportunity to view the proposals, hear artist presentations, and provide input. Community members will have an opportunity to provide input from March 13 – March 31, 2027.

The top scoring artists will be recommended for selection. These recommendations will be forwarded to BART, and the Union City Arts and Culture Commission and City Council for review and final approval.

Artist(s) or artist teams that are invited to submit a design proposal but are not selected for the BART Transit Column Mural Project will be placed in the City's Qualified Mural Artist Vendor Pool through June 30, 2032, and may be considered for future public art and mural opportunities, subject to project-specific needs and funding availability. 175 of 272
Request for Proposals (RFP): City of Union City BART Transit Column Mural Project 16 Requests for Proposals will be evaluated based on the following criteria:

CATEGORY POSSIBLE POINTS
Artistic Excellence and Visual Impact 10
Responsiveness to Community Themes 10
Alignment with BART Art Guidelines and
Site Context
10 Feasibility and Implementation Readiness 10
Community Engagement Approach and Presentation 10
Community Input and Feedback 50
TOTAL 100
X. TERMS AND CONDITIONS
The City reserves the right to reject any or all proposals, to negotiate modifications and specific requirements and costs using the selected proposal as a basis. The City may waive all irregularities to choose the artist(s) which, in the City’s opinion, best serve the City’s and community’s interests.

A. Contract Award
Following all required approvals, the City will enter into a Professional Services Agreement with the selected artist(s) and will be required to satisfy all insurance, licensing, and contractual requirements established by the City and BART, including but not limited to prevailing wage obligations as provided for in Sections 1771-1774 of the Labor Code. The City will negotiate and execute the agreement with the selected artist(s). City staff, BART representatives, and the project consultant will work collaboratively with the selected artist(s) to refine and finalize the mural design, scope of services, project budget, and implementation schedule.

The selection process will be finalized when a contract is executed. Submission of a proposal does not constitute a commitment by the City to award a contract. The City reserves the right to reject any or all proposals, to negotiate specific requirements and costs using the selected proposal as a basis, and to waive all irregularities to choose the artist(s) which, in the City’s opinion, best serve the City’s and community’s interests. Qualified RFQ and RFP candidates not selected for the Union City BART Transit Column Mural Project will be included in the Qualified Mural Artist Vendor Pool for future Union City projects, until June 30, 2032. 176 of 272
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Union City BART Mural Project
Community Feedback Report
January 8, 2026
Prepared by:

Evelyn Orantes Consulting
www.eorantesconsulting.com
[email protected]
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Union City BART Mural Project Community Feedback Report 1 Table of Contents

1. Executive Summary page 2

2. Background and Context page 7

3. Community Outreach Efforts page 11

4. Findings and Insights page 13

5. Summary of All Community Feedback page 25

6. Recommendations and Next Steps page 27

7. Recommendations for Preserving and Sharing page 29
Decoto’s History Beyond Mural

8. Appendices
Due to the length of the appendices, the following documents referenced in this report can be accessed on the City of Union City website:
www.unioncity.org/967/BART-Mural-Project.

To request a paper copy of these documents, please call (510) 675-5277 or email [email protected]
• Bay Area Rapid Transit (BART), Arts Program Guidelines • Community Emails and Letters
• Community Outreach and Survey Distribution List
• July 15, 2025, Arts and Culture Commission Meeting Public Comments Summary
• August 12, 2025, Union City Council Meeting Public Comments Summary • September 11, 2025, BART Mural Project Community Forum Notes 178 of 272
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Union City BART Mural Project Community Feedback Report 2 Executive Summary
The City of Union City BART Mural Project is a
community-informed public art initiative
designed to create a meaningful installation on
nine BART pillars in the surrounding Decoto
neighborhood and Kennedy Park, to the BART
Union Station. On August 12, 2025, the Union
City Council adopted the BART Mural Project
Workplan with a clear directive that the mural
design reflects the history of Decoto. This was
informed in large part by strong community
advocacy. Guided by the City’s Strategic Plan
and supported by the Arts and Culture
Commission, the project aims to honor the
identity, history, legacy, and aspirations of the
Decoto neighborhood and Union City.

To inform the development of the project’s
theme and vision, Union City staff, in
collaboration with Evelyn Orantes Consulting,
facilitated a robust outreach process that included a citywide survey, a Community Forum, public comments at City Council and Arts and Culture Commission meetings, and ongoing conversations with residents.

Community Voices: Cross-Cutting Themes
The following five themes were consistently raised by community members across the community outreach and engagement efforts led by Union City staff, from July 1, 2025, through September 15, 2025. The outreach strategies included:
● A citywide survey garnered 406 responses.
● A Community Forum that brought together 55 community members. ● City Council and Arts and Culture Commission meetings that provided opportunities for public comments; and
● Outreach at twenty-nine (29) community events and information shared with over 9,000 individuals.

In addition, City staff obtained ongoing input from community members throughout the process. The following summary reflects the most common themes that emerged consistently across the many community conversations, outreach, and engagement strategies. Each theme is supported by direct quotes from the community.

Presentation at the BART Mural Project Community
Forum, September 11, 2025, at the Kennedy Youth
Center.
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Union City BART Mural Project Community Feedback Report 3 Emerging Themes: The following are the five most prevalent, cross-cutting themes that were raised by community members and are supported by direct quotes.

1. Honor and Visibility for Decoto’s Legacy
Across all engagement activities, residents emphasized that Decoto’s story, including its Chicano roots, multigenerational families, and history of activism, must be central to the mural’s narrative.
“This mural should be ALL about the history, residents, and culture of DECOTO.” “Union City cannot have a future if it doesn’t remember its past.” “There is no Union City without Decoto.”
Residents emphasized a long-standing desire to see their neighborhood represented, remembered, and respected through public art.

2. Agricultural and Labor Heritage
The gladiolus fields, the bracero era, and the experiences of migrant farmworkers were the most frequently referenced images across the survey and forum responses. “Honor the gladiolus fields and the farm laborers who built this community.” “My father worked the gladiolus fields at 16 to support our whole family.” “Farm workers, gladiolus, struggle, resilience — that’s our story.” These references reflect not only historical and personal memories but also emotional ties to family, migration, and identity.

3. Cultural Pride, Diversity, and Unity
Residents described Union City as a place defined by multicultural coexistence and pride. Many expressed a desire for the mural to reflect Latino, Filipino, Indigenous, and immigrant contributions, while still embracing unity across cultures. “Union City was born of many cultures and languages.”
“Let our Latino, Filipino, and Indigenous communities be seen.” “Diversity is our strength.”
Several comments also called for visual cues that mirror cultural aesthetics—color, pattern, movement, and symbolism.
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4. Youth and Future Generations
Community members expressed a desire for the mural to connect the past and present and to inspire the next generation.
“Show our youth — they are the future of this city.”
“Children growing up here should see themselves in it.” The comments raised centered on the importance of the mural to reflect a strong multigenerational focus: honoring ancestors while uplifting the future.

5. Community Resilience, Belonging, and Justice
Themes of activism, unity, and longstanding struggles appeared frequently in the survey and public comments.
“We belong here. The mural should reflect our stories and our resilience.” “Show the struggles and victories that shaped Decoto.”
“Let the mural speak to justice, community, and pride.” These values are often expressed symbolically rather than literally, presenting significant opportunities for creative interpretation.

Alignment with BART Arts Program Guidelines
While residents shared the rich historical details of the Decoto neighborhood, longtime residents, community leaders, and Union City, the BART Arts Program guidelines advise against literal or interpretive depictions of historical events, individuals, or portraits. This ensures long-term relevance, inclusivity, and stewardship of public art on transit infrastructure.

While the mural design will need to adhere to BART Arts Program guidelines, the community’s insights strongly lend themselves to symbolic and abstract representation such as:
● botanical forms (gladiolus, Indigenous plants)
● woven or textile-inspired patterns
● color palettes that evoke culture and heritage
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Union City BART Mural Project Community Feedback Report 5 Recommendations and Next Steps

1. Use the Community’s Priorities to Shape Project Vision and Theme The proposed themes for the mural are reflective of the comments shared by residents throughout the community engagement outreach and engagement efforts. Therefore, the final project theme vision and theme should center on:
● Decoto’s cultural heritage
● Agricultural and labor history
● Diversity and multicultural pride
● Youth and future generations
● Community resilience and belonging

2. Support Artists With Clear Context and Engagement
The final selected theme for the mural will be instrumental in shaping and informing the competitive process, request for qualifications (RFQ), for the artist selection. The RFQ will include the following:
● The identified theme and vision for the BART mural design ● The Union City BART Mural Project Community Feedback Report ● The BART Arts Program guidelines.

3. Preserve Decoto’s Story Through Additional Platforms Residents repeatedly voiced concern that the Decoto community’s history is not sufficiently archived, preserved, shared, or easily accessible. While the BART mural can be instrumental in honoring Decoto, it cannot serve as the sole vehicle or platform for preserving and capturing the community’s history, identity, and legacy. Therefore, it is recommended that other opportunities and funding be explored and identified to share, acknowledge, and honor the Decoto community’s rich history, beyond the BART Mural Project, such as:
● Interpretive markers, signage in key locations, and/or a museum exhibit. ● Identifying other public spaces, walls, and/or utility boxes that can include some of the proposed themes.
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Union City BART Mural Project Community Feedback Report 6 Conclusion
The Union City BART Mural Project represents a powerful and meaningful opportunity to honor the identity of Decoto and Union City through thoughtfully designed, community-informed public art. Residents have spoken with clarity, passion, and unity about what this project means to them, their families, and future generations. The development of mural themes and vision will be grounded in community voice and draw from collective insights while following the BART Arts Program guidelines. This will ensure the final mural design and artwork will be deeply culturally resonant, symbolically rich, and a lasting reflection of the community’s spirit for decades to come. 183 of 272
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Union City BART Mural Project Community Feedback Report 7 Union City BART Mural Project
Background and Context
Background
The City of Union City adopted a five-year Strategic Plan in 2019. On September 26, 2023, the City Council adopted the Strategic Plan FY 2019–2020 through FY 2024– 2025 Final Update, which provided an opportunity for the Council to review progress and establish priorities for the remaining two years. This update also introduced new strategies to advance existing goals.

The strategy to place murals on the BART pillars in Kennedy Park was first incorporated into the Strategic Plan in August 2021 (as noted below) and reaffirmed in September 2023. Strategic Plan Alignment is as follows:

Goal E: Communication and Outreach
Build connections with community partners, residents, and employees.

Strategy: Collaborate with the Arts and Culture Commission and Bay Area Rapid Transit (BART) to place murals on the Kennedy Park BART pillars.

The BART Mural Project is funded through the Public Art In-Lieu Fee – Fund 268, which currently has a balance of approximately $863,000 of unencumbered funds. This fund is replenished when a developer pays an in-lieu fee instead of providing public art. If a developer provides art as part of their project, there is no payment of the fee. These funds cover all publicly installed art, such as the art installation at the Sports Center entrance and the utility box mural project.

The Five-Year Capital Improvement Plan already identifies $200,000 for the BART Mural Project. However, the actual estimated cost will not be known until the final artist(s) is/are selected and the final scope of the work is understood. Final project design, number of murals to be installed, artist selection, and design concept will determine actual costs.

City staff began collaborating with the Arts and Culture Commission on the BART Mural Project (“Project”) that same year. However, progress was initially slowed by a lack of quorum at several Commission meetings and changes in Commissioner appointments that delayed the formation of a dedicated ad hoc committee.

The BART Mural Project advanced in 2024, when the Arts and Culture Commission successfully established an ad hoc committee to prioritize the BART Mural Project and to begin developing a Union City Public Art Map. Around this time, City staff received initial guidance from BART regarding the procedures for proposing and implementing mural projects. Due to the scale and complexity of the effort, and BART’s strict 184 of 272
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Union City BART Mural Project Community Feedback Report 8 guidelines for art installations, BART strongly recommended that the City engage an art consultant to guide the process, liaise between agencies, and oversee project planning and implementation.

In April 2025, the City entered into an agreement with Evelyn Orantes (EO) Consulting, an advisor with extensive experience in arts administration, public art, and cultural programming. As a public art consultant, curator, and cultural strategist, EO Consulting specializes in developing and managing large-scale art projects that emphasize creative placemaking and community-driven storytelling. Most recently, EO Consulting led BART’s Fruitvale Station multi-phase mural project, which features ten pillars extending from the station into the Fruitvale Business District.

In May 2025, an ad hoc committee composed of two commissioners, City staff, and the consultant were formed to help guide the project. In November 2025, in response to community feedback and to provide greater opportunity for input, the ad hoc committee was replaced by Community Forums. The purpose of the Community Forums is to engage more intentionally with a broader range of voices and perspectives at key stages of the mural development process, particularly residents of the surrounding Decoto community and Kennedy Park.

The goal is to complete the mural installation by February 2027. Given the scope of the BART mural installation, a work plan was created to guide the planning process.

The work plan consists of five phases, which consist of the following:
● Phase I: Establishment of Regular BART Mural Project Ad Hoc Committee Meetings and Project Theme Development, May – December 2025. Focus on establishing regular BART Mural Project ad-hoc committee meetings, project workplan and deliverables, public outreach and community engagement activities, and research.
● Phase II: Competitive Bid Process Development and Artist Selection, September 2025 – June 2026. Focus on beginning engagement with BART’s Art Program on approval of theme and scope of Project, identifying and contracting the artist(s) for the project through a transparent, inclusive, competitive bid plan and process. ● Phase III: Mural Design and Planning, June – September 2026. Focus on finalizing mural designs and budget, aligning City recommendations and BART guidelines, and laying the groundwork for a successful production phase. ● Phase IV: Mural Fabrication and Production, September 2026 – February 2027.

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● Phase V: Mural Unveiling Event and Legacy Planning, January – March 2027.

Focus on planning an unveiling event and programming and developing a maintenance plan for the long-term care of the BART mural installation.

Throughout the Project, the BART Arts Program staff, Arts and Culture Commission, and City Council will provide guidance and approval on key elements of the BART mural design and installation. Specifically, the City Council will be briefed and asked for their confirmation and approval of the theme, approval of the selected artist(s), and final approval of the proposed mural design.

In Phase 1 of the BART mural project, the focus was on community outreach and engagement. A key element of these engagement efforts was the development and dissemination of a citywide survey that was available in multiple languages online and in paper form from July 1 through September 15, 2025. The survey was distributed electronically and in hard copy to over 9,000 residents through community events, community centers, the City website, email, and on social media. Along with the survey, public feedback and comments were gathered at the July 15, 2025, Arts and Culture Commission and the August 12, 2025, City Council meetings, and during the community forum hosted on September 11, 2025. These events were instrumental in capturing the community’s input and will inform the project’s vision and theme. In addition, at the August 12 meeting, the City Council accepted the BART Mural Project Workplan with the mural design depicting the history of Decoto.

The Union City BART Mural Project is a collaborative initiative between Union City’s City Council, staff, Arts and Culture Commission, BART, residents, and community stakeholders. From its inception, the central goal is to create a mural design that reflects the unique identity, history, legacy, and spirit of the Decoto community and Union City. 2025 Activities and Milestones
Date Milestone
April, 2025 Evelyn Orantes Consulting contracted
July 1, 2025 BART Mural Project Survey Launch
July 15, 2025 Arts and Culture Commission Meeting
August 12, 2025 City Council Meeting
August 18, 2025 BART Collaboration Kick-Off Meeting
August 22, 2025 BART Arts Program Guidelines Released
September 11, 2025 Community Forum
September 15, 2025 Survey Closes
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Union City BART Mural Project Community Feedback Report 10 Methodology
The outreach and engagement strategies for the BART Mural Project consisted of a multiprong approach to ensure a wide range of voices were heard. Community input was gathered through surveys, a community forum, public meetings, community events, and direct conversations with residents. The analysis and summary of the survey data was conducted by Union City staff and consultant, Evelyn Orantes (EO) Consulting. City staff tallied the results from the multiple-choice questions, while EO Consulting reviewed and organized the written comments from the open-ended questions into key themes.

The themes that emerged represented the priorities voiced consistently throughout the community, underscoring what matters most to Union City residents. Insights from all engagement activities were then brought together to identify shared community values, priorities, and stories that will guide the mural’s theme and vision.

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Outreach Strategy
Community engagement is a foundational component of public art practice, especially during theme development. For the Union City BART Mural Project, multiple outreach and engagement methods included the following: District Dialogues, Arts and Culture Commission and City Council meetings, a community forum, social media, City website, and in community centers, and events throughout the city. These strategies were instrumental in engaging a diverse and broad cross-section of Union City residents to elicit their input, ideas, and vision for the project.

The goal of this engagement process was to ensure that the mural reflects the voices of residents and the history and values of the Decoto community and Union City. This process was designed to be thoughtful and transparent, as well as honoring both past and present perspectives.

How Community Input Will Be Used

1. Community input will guide theme development — not prescribe final imagery.

The engagement process is designed to elevate meaningful themes, values, stories, and concerns from the public. These insights will be synthesized into a thematic framework that will inform the artist(s)’ creative direction.

2. The artist(s) will interpret the theme — not reproduce individual requests.

The selected artist(s) will develop a concept that draws inspiration from the approved theme and community context. This approach preserves artistic authenticity while grounding the work in community voice and shared values.

3. All voices are considered — no single stakeholder directs the outcome.

The final design for the mural will require balancing and honoring multiple perspectives, including:
● Input from residents, especially those from the Decoto neighborhood. ● Feedback, input, and final approval from the Arts and Culture Commission, BART, and City Council.
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Overall Goal: Invite community and stakeholder input on the mural’s vision and theme to ensure inclusive, authentic representation.

Channels and Tactics

1. City Website
A dedicated page for updates and information related to the project, including, but not limited to:
● Project overview
● Ways to get involved (form, email, meeting attendance, events, etc.) ● Link to submit input
● Dates/times of public listening sessions
● Dedicated project email account

2. Social Media Campaign
● Platforms: Instagram, Facebook, videos, etc.

3. Print Materials

4. Public Meetings
● Arts and Culture Commission Meetings
● City Council Meeting
● Community Forums

5. Survey
The BART Arts Program operates under content parameters that ensure all artwork on BART property remains inclusive, sustainable, and aligned with its role as a regional transit provider. The community survey was an important effort to demonstrate to our partner, BART, that the City understands and respects this role while engaging Union City residents in an inclusive and transparent way.

6. Community Forum
Created space for meaningful dialogue with Decoto residents and other local stakeholders
The survey provided input from residents across Union City, while the community forum hosted on September 11, 2025, offered an opportunity to listen more deeply to the neighborhood residents who will live with the mural and experience its impact every day. Additional community forums will be hosted throughout the life of the project.
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Union City BART Mural Project Community Feedback Report 13 Findings and Insights
Survey Findings
A community survey was launched on July 1 and remained open through September 15, 2025. The survey was distributed electronically and in hard copy to over 9,000 Union City residents through summer events, City’s website, email, social media, and in community centers, to outreach and engage a diverse, cross-sector of residents. The surveys were available in multiple languages: English, Spanish, Chinese, and Punjabi.

A total of 406 completed surveys were submitted both online and in paper form.

Survey Question 2: Which of the following themes do you feel best represents Union City?
A total of 1,067 responses. Community members were asked to choose up to three responses online. However, on the paper form, community members frequently chose more than three responses.

Survey Responses Total: 1,067 %
Local History and Heritage 322 30%
Cultural Traditions 199 19%
Diversity and Inclusion 171 16%
Youth and Future Generations 100 9%
Nature and Environment 93 9%
Community Resilience 80 7%
Innovation and Growth 53 5%
Transportation and Movement 32 3%
Gladiolus / Agriculture / Dairy Cows / Old Harbor / Drive In 9 1% Car Culture 8 1%
Survey Question 3: Should the mural focus on Union City as a whole or specifically on the Station District?
A total of 400 responses. Community members were asked to choose one response online. However, on the paper form, community members frequently chose more than three responses.

Survey Responses Total: 400 %
The neighborhoods surrounding Kennedy Park and the
BART station
137 34%
A blend of both 118 30%
Union City as a whole 100 25%
The Decoto neighborhoods surrounding Kennedy Park
and the BART station
41 10%
I'm not sure 4 1%
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Union City BART Mural Project Community Feedback Report 14 Survey Question 4: What’s one idea or story you think this mural should express about Union City?
Community members had an opportunity to write in their responses. BART Mural Project completed survey responses can be accessed on the City of Union City website:
www.unioncity.org/967/BART-Mural-Project
Survey Question 5: Do you live or work in Union City?
A total of 390 responses.

Survey Responses Total: 390 %
Yes - I live here 218 56%
Both 71 18%
I lived here in the past 56 14%
Yes - I work here 25 6%
No 20 5%
Note: Percentages were rounded to the nearest whole number.

Survey Question 6: Thank you for completing the BART Mural project Survey! Optional: We invite you to provide any additional ideas or feedback on the BART Mural Project.

Community members had an opportunity to provide additional written ideas and/or feedback. BART Mural Project Completed Survey Responses can be accessed on the City of Union City website: www.unioncity.org/967/BART-Mural-Project.

Survey Question 7: How did you hear of this survey?
A total of 321 responses.

Survey Response: Total: 321 %
Facebook / Social Media / Online 109 34%
Event in the City 56 17%
E-mail / Text 40 12%
Family / Friend 39 12%
City Staff / Webpage / Center / Email 38 12%
Community Event / District Dialogue 18 6%
Council / Commission 17 5%
Tri City Voice / Newspaper 4 1%
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Union City BART Mural Project Community Feedback Report 15 Analysis of Category Differences Between Survey Question 2 and Open-Ended Questions
The themes listed in question 2 of the survey were intentionally broad, high-level categories designed to help respondents quickly identify which overarching ideas they felt best represent Union City (e.g., Diversity and Inclusion, Local History and Heritage, Nature and Environment, etc.). These predefined options are commonly used in earlystage public art surveys to gather a general sense of community priorities.

However, when analyzing the open-ended responses to survey questions (questions 4 and 6), in which community members were invited to write in their responses, a more nuanced set of themes emerged. In these questions, residents were free to describe specific memories, cultural references, histories, and values in their own words; the richness of the data required a more detailed categorization system.

To accurately reflect the depth and specificity of community input, a different set of thematic categories was refined to better capture the full spectrum of stories and priorities expressed.

Most participants’ responses touched on more than one idea, often spanning multiple themes. To accurately capture this complexity, each open-ended comment was coded into all applicable categories. The following thematic categories were used to organize and tally the responses:

Category Survey Question 4
Respondents: 302
Responses: 591
Survey Question 6
Respondents: 151
Responses: 239
History and Heritage 128 37
Community Values and
Everyday Life
94 48
Diversity and Unity 88 26
Agriculture and Gladiolus 76 18
Chicano / Latino Heritage 56 18
Local Landmarks and Heroes 49 23
Car Culture and Lowriders 30 11
Environmental and Future Vision 27 4
Other / General 18 51
Indigenous Roots 16 2
Social Justice and Activism 9 1
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Union City BART Mural Project Community Feedback Report 16 Survey Question 4: What’s one idea or story you think this mural should express about Union City? (Limit to 1–2 sentences)
Summary Analysis of Community Response to Question 4
Across hundreds of comments, participants expressed deep pride in Decoto’s history and the origins of Union City. Many emphasized the importance of remembering the early agricultural days. The gladiolus fields and farm workers that once defined the local landscape are of particular importance. The flower itself emerged as a powerful emblem of growth, resilience, and beauty rooted in working-class pride.

Respondents also spoke passionately about Chicano and Latino heritage, describing Decoto as a cultural heart of Union City where identity, activism, and creativity have flourished for generations. The lowrider scene, car clubs, and family gatherings at Kennedy Park were frequently mentioned as symbols of local pride and cultural unity.

At the same time, the community emphasized diversity and inclusion as defining strengths. Many want the mural to show how residents from every background—Latino, Filipino, Indian, Chinese, African American, and beyond—contribute to the city’s vitality.

As one response summarized, “Diversity is our strength, unity is our goal.” Several participants urged the City to recognize Indigenous Ohlone roots and the legacy of activism that shaped Decoto’s modern identity. Residents called for acknowledgment of social justice struggles, from the 1970s Chicano movement to ongoing efforts for community representation and healing.

Equally strong were themes of family, youth, and everyday life. For example, references to baseball leagues, community festivals, local churches, and shared memories make Union City feel like home. These responses reveal a city where connection and belonging are as important as history itself.

Finally, a smaller but notable set of voices looked ahead, suggesting that the mural also reflects nature, sustainability, and the city’s growth. A visual bridge between its agricultural past and its innovative future.

Question 6, Optional: We invite you to provide any additional ideas or feedback on the BART Mural Project.

Summary Analysis of Community Response to Question 6
The open-ended feedback echoed many of the same themes seen in the first question, but with added depth and specificity.
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Union City BART Mural Project Community Feedback Report 17 Residents emphasized the importance of community representation and pride, describing the mural as a reflection of everyday life - families, neighbors, and shared spaces that make Union City feel like home. Many comments pointed to Decoto’s legacy, calling for the project to honor and acknowledge the neighborhood’s history, landmarks, and people who have shaped its identity over time.

Several respondents expanded on earlier themes about gladiolus farming and agricultural roots, suggesting that these stories should appear alongside depictions of car clubs, local heroes, and small businesses that define the city’s cultural texture.

Expressions of diversity and unity remained central. Participants voiced appreciation for Union City’s multicultural character and called for the mural to celebrate inclusiveness across generations and ethnic backgrounds. A few looked toward the future, imagining imagery tied to environmental sustainability and technological innovation, while others urged recognition of Indigenous Ohlone roots and social justice history.

Overall, these responses reinforce that the mural should be both local and collective.

Honoring Decoto’s distinct heritage while celebrating the broader Union City community that continues to grow from it.
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Union City BART Mural Project Community Feedback Report 18 Civic Insights
Arts and Culture Commission Meeting
July 15, 2025 | City of Union City
Overview
The Arts and Culture Commission meeting held on July 15, 2025, served as one of the earliest opportunities for public discussion of the BART Mural Project. Commissioners and community members gathered to share input and feedback on the proposed approach, including the project’s scope, theme development, survey, and methods of community engagement. Decoto residents, both past and present, expressed the importance of having their families’ and community’s history and legacy, and contribution to Union City be recognized and honored through the BART Mural Project.

The discussion reflected the Commission’s ongoing commitment to ensuring that public art projects in Union City reflect the city’s diverse histories, voices, and neighborhoods.

Commissioners expressed a strong interest in a collaborative process that integrates local stories, cultural representation, and transparency. The meeting also highlighted the importance of aligning the mural project with the city’s broader strategic goals for arts, culture, and community connection.

Public Comments from Community Members:

Cathy Kelly
Michelle Parala
Rosa Miramonte
Elanor Zamora
Cheris Crocker Root
Celestino Salazar
Key Discussion Points from the Arts and Culture Commission Meeting:

Commitment to Representation: Commissioners affirmed that the mural should authentically reflect the people and cultures of Union City, particularly the heritage of the Decoto community, as the mural site lies within its historical boundaries. 195 of 272
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Union City BART Mural Project Community Feedback Report 19 Community Engagement: There was broad agreement on the need for ongoing intentional and strategic community participation throughout all stages of the project — from theme development to artist selection — ensuring that residents’ voices shape the final design.

Cultural and Historical Relevance: The Commission emphasized integrating both historical and contemporary elements, including references to Decoto’s agricultural and labor past, civic leaders, and evolving cultural expressions.

Transparency and Collaboration: Commissioners supported open communication between themselves, City staff, and community partners to foster trust and shared decision-making.

Youth and Education: Several comments noted the opportunity to involve youth, schools, and local arts programs in the process, promoting education and civic pride through participation
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Union City BART Mural Project Community Feedback Report 20 City Council Meeting
August 12, 2025 | Union City Council/Successor Agency Regular Meeting At the City Council meeting held on August 12, 2025, City staff presented on the BART Mural Project workplan. During the meeting, the community members spoke passionately in support of centering the BART Mural Project on the history, legacy, and lived experiences of the Decoto neighborhood. Speakers emphasized the importance of accurate and inclusive representation, recognition of local heroes, and preservation of community memory.

Public Comments from Community Members:

Maria Ramirez
Alicia Gonzales-Candelaria
Rosalinda Miramontes
Liz Mora
Michelle Parala
Lisa Ruiz
Christine Start
Victor Lopez
Key Discussion Points from the City Council Meeting:

Centering Decoto: Strong consensus that the mural should focus on Decoto’s people, history, and identity.

Representation and Inclusion: Calls for accurate portrayal of cultural diversity, particularly Latino, Indigenous, and working-class histories.

Honoring Veterans and Local Leaders: Recognition of community service and leadership across generations.

Historical Preservation: Desire to capture lost landmarks, agricultural roots, and stories of migration.

Transparency and Engagement: Requests for accessible communication, multilingual materials, and continued community participation.
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Union City BART Mural Project Community Feedback Report 21 Summary and Synthesis of Civic Insights
Arts and Culture Commission and City Council Meetings
Across both public meetings, community members and civic leaders voiced a unified call for the BART Mural Project to authentically represent Decoto’s history and legacy while reflecting the broader story of Union City. The tone of both gatherings emphasized pride, urgency, care, and a desire not only for representation, but for respectful remembrance and future-facing inclusion.

The conversations underscored the mural’s role as more than a visual enhancement; it is a means of civic recognition and community healing. For Decoto residents, the mural stands as an opportunity to correct a history of underrepresentation and neglect and to visibly honor the people, culture, and experiences that shaped Union City’s identity.

Commissioners and residents alike spoke of collaboration, transparency, and access.

Speakers recognized that meaningful participation requires equitable outreach and communication.

Key Summary Points:
● Representation Rooted in Place: Both meetings affirmed that the mural should center the Decoto neighborhood’s history and lived experience while weaving in Union City’s broader diversity.
● Cultural and Historical Depth: There was strong consensus on including agricultural, labor, and Chicano histories, as well as honoring veterans, civic leaders, and artists who built the community.
● Inclusive Engagement: Participants urged that future project phases continue to invite feedback through multilingual materials, open meetings, and ongoing collaboration with local artists and residents.
● Transparency and Trust: Calls for improved communication between City staff, City Council, the Arts and Culture Commission, and residents highlighted the need for shared accountability and visibility throughout the process. ● Art as Connection: The mural is envisioned as a bridge — linking past and present, honoring community memory, and celebrating unity in diversity across Union City’s neighborhoods.
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Union City BART Mural Project Community Feedback Report 22 Findings and Insights: Community Forum
September 11, 2025 | Kennedy Youth Center
Overview
The Community Forum at Kennedy Youth Center brought together elected officials, commissioners from the Arts and Culture, Senior, and Parks and Recreation Commissions, community members, and long-term Decoto families to share stories, memories, and ideas for the BART Mural Project. Participants were divided into small breakout groups, each facilitated by City staff. Through five discussion prompts, attendees described what makes Decoto special, the emotions and values the mural should express, and how the process itself can reflect community pride and inclusion.

The forum deepened and personalized many of the themes identified in the citywide survey, offering a powerful sense of place-based identity and collective ownership of the project.

The following questions and responses were gathered from the Community Forum. EO Consulting then collated all responses and conducted a comprehensive summary and analysis of the topics and ideas shared by attendees.

Community Forum Question 1: Describe your experience living in Decoto.

Participants described Decoto as a close-knit, multigenerational neighborhood defined by connection, resilience, and belonging. The phrase “one big family” appeared repeatedly, capturing the pride residents feel in their community’s unity and warmth.

Many spoke of growing up in Decoto. Examples included: attending school, celebrating local festivals, and participating in youth sports and church events.

The most common sentiments included family, pride, diversity, and history. Residents highlighted the area’s deep roots, such as the gladiolus fields, James Logan High School, and Our Lady of the Rosary Catholic Church, as pillars of shared identity. For many community members, Decoto represents not only home but also legacy - a place where culture and memory endure across generations.
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Union City BART Mural Project Community Feedback Report 23 Community Forum Question 2: What ideas or concepts should be incorporated in the mural?
The conversation around mural concepts produced an extraordinary range of ideas and imagery. Many saw the mural as both a record of history and a living reflection of community identity.

Participants called for the inclusion of agricultural history - the gladiolus fields, the canneries, and the laborers who built early Union City. Others emphasized Chicano and Latino heritage and highlighted cultural expressions such as lowrider car clubs, folklórico dance, and references to local activists and civic leaders.

Frequent mentions included local landmarks and heroes - from Rollie’s Barbershop and Centro de Servicios to individuals like Richard Valle and Maria Viscarra, who represent decades of community leadership.

Nature also emerged as a recurring theme: the surrounding hills, wildlife, and open landscapes that frame daily life in Union City. Participants suggested incorporating symbols such as flowers, trains, family gatherings, and musical instruments - elements that celebrate the rhythm of local life.

Overall, the mural was envisioned as a visual narrative of resilience, culture, and belonging. As one participant commented, “one that looks like the people,” and honors Decoto’s working-class roots, and celebrates its enduring vitality.

Community Forum Question 3: What emotions or feelings should the artwork reflect or inspire?
Across all groups, participants described wanting the artwork to evoke feelings of pride, unity, and love. Multiple comments centered consistently around words such as “resilience,” “hope,” “strength,” and “home.”
Residents shared that they want the mural to feel “heartwarming” and “recognizable,” representing both the struggles and triumphs that define Decoto’s story. The emotional tone should reflect both nostalgia and optimism for the future. The mural should be a visual affirmation of who we are and where we come from. 200 of 272
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Union City BART Mural Project Community Feedback Report 24 Community Forum Question 4: What positive message should the mural share? Participants envisioned the mural as a message of hope and perseverance. Common phrases included “We’re still here,” “Si Se Puede,” and “Together we can overcome anything.”
Themes of unity in diversity, hard work, and community pride dominated the discussion.

Many expressed that the mural should honor Latino and Indigenous contributions, celebrate the strength of working families, and remind young people that they are part of a proud, forward-looking legacy of community members. For several participants, the mural’s message could be summed up simply: Decoto is home.

Community Forum Question 5: Anything we should consider? The final discussion focused on ensuring the mural process itself embodies community values. Participants emphasized the importance of representation and inclusion, calling for a design that honors all cultural communities, generations, and neighborhoods within Union City.

There was strong agreement that local artists should be commissioned and that youth should have a voice in the creative process. Many stressed the need for historical accuracy and equity, ensuring that the mural reflects both Decoto’s Latino and Indigenous heritage and the city’s growing multicultural fabric.

Participants expressed that each mural pillar could tell its own story, but together they should form a unified expression of pride, resilience, and a sense of belonging.

Synthesis
The community forum reinforced key themes that surfaced in the survey, specifically heritage, diversity, resilience, and belonging, while deepening their emotional and cultural resonance. Residents expressed an abiding pride in Decoto’s identity as a neighborhood built by families, rooted in hard work, and defined by shared struggle and joy.

Through storytelling, participants articulated a collective interest: the BART Mural Project should honor the past, celebrate the present, and inspire future generations. It should be both a mirror and a beacon, reflecting the heart of the Decoto community and welcoming all who pass through Union City’s vibrant BART Station District. 201 of 272
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Union City BART Mural Project Community Feedback Report 25 Summary of All Community Feedback
Community Survey, Community Forum, Arts and Culture
Commission, and City Council Meetings
Emerging and Recurring Themes
Across all outreach methods, including the community survey, Community Forum, and Arts and Culture Commission and City Council meetings a unified narrative emerged.

Residents expressed deep pride in Union City’s cultural and historical diversity, with particular emphasis on honoring the Decoto neighborhood as a foundational part of the city’s identity. Participants see the BART Mural Project not simply as public art, but as a visual story of belonging, resilience, and transformation.

The feedback consistently underscored the importance of authentic representation, transparency, and continuity. Residents expressed an interest in remaining engaged as the project progresses from planning to design and installation.

Recurring themes include:
● Representation of Decoto’s Legacy: The mural should reflect Decoto’s central role in Union City’s history, celebrating its residents, Chicano roots, and community leaders.
● Agricultural and Labor Heritage: Frequent references to gladiolus fields, farm workers, and the bracero era highlight the community’s agricultural foundation. ● Cultural Pride and Identity: Respondents called for visual storytelling that uplifts Latino, Filipino, and Indigenous contributions while embracing Union City’s multiculturalism.
● Youth and Future Generations: Many residents emphasized connecting past and present. For example, showing children, students, and youth as inheritors of the city’s legacy.
● Public Art with Purpose: There was strong interest in art that inspires civic pride, fosters learning, and welcomes both locals and visitors to the city. ● Transparency and Inclusion: Participants voiced a desire for clear communication, multilingual engagement, and ongoing collaboration with local artists.
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Union City BART Mural Project Community Feedback Report 26 Identified Community Values, Priorities, and Cultural Narratives The community’s collective input reveals several shared values that should guide the project’s thematic development and artist selection process:
● Belonging and Recognition: A desire to see Decoto’s people, stories, and contributions visibly honored as integral to Union City’s narrative. ● Cultural Continuity: Respect for generational heritage, from Indigenous roots to immigrant labor and civic leadership. These are depicted as a source of pride and identity.
● Equity and Voice: Commitment to processes that ensure all residents, regardless of language or background, can meaningfully participate in shaping public art.
● Resilience and Progress: An understanding of Union City as a community that has grown through struggle, advocacy, and unity. A community that has moved forward while remembering its roots.
● Creativity and Collaboration: An appreciation for art that connects people, encourages learning, and reflects the city’s diversity through beauty and dialogue.

The depth and consistency of community feedback across all engagement activities underscore a clear mandate: the BART Mural Project must authentically represent the people of the Decoto neighborhood and the broader Union City community through inclusive collaboration and thoughtful storytelling. These findings form the foundation for developing a cohesive Vision and Theme Framework that honors local history, celebrates cultural diversity, and builds trust through continued engagement. The next section translates these insights into actionable recommendations to guide the project’s creative direction and implementation process.
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Union City BART Mural Project Community Feedback Report 27 Recommendations and Next Steps
A. Recommendations for Theme and Vision Development
The theme and vision for the BART Mural Project should grow directly from the insights and findings presented in this report. Community input clearly articulates a desire for the artwork to honor Decoto’s history, reflect Union City’s cultural diversity, and uplift the values that define the community today. At the same time, the mural must follow BART’s Art Program Guidelines and remain appropriate for long-term public display on transit infrastructure.

B. Interpreting These Insights in Alignment with BART’s Guidelines BART guidelines discourage murals that serve as literal or interpretive depictions of a community’s history (e.g., portraits, timelines, realist reenactments). This is not intended to minimize the importance of Decoto’s story, but to promote inclusivity, long-term relevance, and artistic expression that avoids representational conflicts.

The insights gathered, however, offer strong pathways for artists to honor history and identity within these guidelines. Through symbolism, metaphor, abstraction, and evocative imagery, rather than literal scenes.

These examples will help guide artists toward designs that meaningfully reflect the community while maintaining compliance with BART’s policies.

The artist(s) will interpret the theme - not reproduce individual requests.

C. Artist Engagement
The remaining phases of the BART Mural Project will include an ongoing collaborative, inclusive, and transparent approach that continues to be grounded in community participation and voice.

Integrate Community Insights into Project Documents:
● Incorporate the findings in this report into the Request for Qualifications (RFQ) ● Clearly articulate the community priorities, themes, and values to help artists understand the project’s cultural context.
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Union City BART Mural Project Community Feedback Report 28 D. Ongoing Transparency
To ensure the continued engagement of community members, elected officials, and partners, throughout each phase of the project, City staff will:
● Communicate upcoming phases and next steps to residents. ● Provide ongoing opportunities and invite Decoto community members, the Arts and Culture Commission, City Council, BART, and other stakeholders to stay involved throughout the life of the project.

E. Future Outreach or Documentation Strategies
Throughout the outreach process, many residents voiced concerns about the lack of long-term preservation of the Decoto community’s history and contribution. While the mural can honor the community’s spirit, it cannot and should not serve as the sole repository of historical memory.

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Union City BART Mural Project Community Feedback Report 29 Recommendations for Preserving and Sharing Decoto’s
History Beyond the Mural

1. Implement a Broader Public Art Strategy
Explore additional opportunities, such as utility boxes, crosswalks, and/or other public and private spaces to display art and murals. These spaces can potentially feature more literal, or narrative elements not currently permitted on BART property.

2. Partner with Local Organizations to Record and Archive Decoto Community History
Explore the opportunity to partner with organizations such as the Alameda County Public Library system, community-based organizations, businesses, and civic groups to identify collaborative strategies to collect, archive, and promote oral histories, photographs, and documents that preserve the stories of Decoto families across generations.

3. Install Interpretive Markers or Signage
Explore the opportunity and feasibility of creating outdoor history markers, and/or interpretive signage that could be installed in parks or along pedestrian routes to share historical information with residents and visitors.

4. Host a Decoto History Exhibition
Explore the opportunity and feasibility to collaborate with a local museum, cultural center, and other organizations to create a temporary or rotating exhibition highlighting:
● Archival materials
● Family histories
● Labor and migration stories
● Community leaders
● Cultural traditions

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Union City BART Mural Project Community Feedback Report 30 Appendices
Due to the length of the appendices the following documents referenced in this report can be accessed on the City of Union City website: www.unioncity.org/967/BART-MuralProject. • Bay Area Rapid Transit (BART), Arts Program Guidelines • Community Emails and Letters
• Community Outreach and Survey Distribution List
• July 15, 2025, Arts and Culture Commission Meeting Public Comments Summary
• August 12, 2025, Union City Council Meeting Public Comments Summary • September 11, 2025, BART Mural Project Community Forum Notes A copy of the entire Union City BART Mural Project Community Feedback Report and Appendices can be accessed by scanning the QR Code below:

To request a paper copy of the entire Union City BART Mural Project Community Feedback Report, please call (510) 675-5277 or email
[email protected]
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1 BART Mural Project Community Forum
Breakout Group Notes
September 11, 2025 | 6 PM – 7:30 PM
Breakout Groups:

Group Color Facilitator Scribe
Yellow Group Vanessa Munoz Michelle Ruiz
Purple Group Erin Ewing Alma Gomez
Blue Group Chastity Piedade Chris Valuckas
Green Group Jesus Garcia Trinity Gerome
Orange Group Trish Heuer Adrian Valadez
Pink Group Marissa Vera-Lopez Corina Hahn
Community & Recreation Services Director: Laura Buzo
UC BART Mural Project, Art Consultant: Evelyn Orantes
Note: Check mark (√) reflects the number of times a word and comment was repeated multiple times by community forum attendees.

Question 1: Give 1 word that best describes your experience living in the Decoto community. (prompt one word that best describes…etc.)
Yellow Group
Schools
Gladiolas & Fields √
Flowers
Church Festivals
Hayrides
Diversity
Feeling of Community and Familia
People help each other
Youth Centers to hangout as kids
Youth Leaders
Connection
Happy/ Performances
Baseball League
Soccer League (UC)
Pride of Union City
Infrastructure
Drive-In Movie Theaters (where Union Landing is)
Interconnection (largest street DECOTO ROAD)
Purple Group
Family
Neighborhood
Community
Togetherness
Welcoming √√√
Searles
Decoto School √√
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2 Comunidad
Gente
Movement
OLR √√
The Hills
Bike Riding
Gladiolas √√√
Tightknit Community √√√√
District 45 Little League
James Logan High School √√
Baseball √√√
Family Roots
Masonic Homes
Customs & Traditions
Heroes & Leaders √√
Elder Respect √√
Hardship
Working Class√√
Steel Mills (Workers)
The Train Depot (Union Pacific)
Welcoming
Homegrown √√
Struggle √√
Low Riders √√√
Summer
Nostalgic
Discipline
Goals
Strength √√
Self-Sustaining √√√
Variety Markets
Blue Group
Opportunity √√√
Diversity √√√
Agriculture√√
Community√√
Wildlife√√
Fun√√
Music√√
Neighborly
Sports Activities (baseball)
Trust
Hard-working
Gladiolas
Events
Gatherings
Parades
King and Queen of Decoto
Advocacy
Safety
Urban
Nature
Family
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Familiarity
Carnivals
Fiesta
Latino
Labor
Wetlands
Rivers
Peaceful
Acceptance
Freedom
Summer Camps
Immigrants
Vibrant
Colorful
Green Group
Home
Communal
Friendships
Inclusivity
Family
Welcoming
Pride
Resilience
Solidarity
Culture
Unity
Diversity
Orange Group
Unity
Community
Melting Pot
Peaceful
Rich
Diversity
Hispanic
Pride
Agriculture
Colorful
Rich in Culture
Family
Cultura
Friendly
Good Food
Fun
Churches
Pink Group
Safe
Progress
Family √√
Tumultuous
Community
City
Historic
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Yellow Group
History Meets Future
Lowrider Culture
Diverse Community
Cultural Textiles (Aztecs, India, medalla, Philippines) Cultural Art
Community Activism
Brown Berets
Original History/ Beginning of Decoto
Strong Family Ties
Large families or treated everyone like family
Didn’t have to come home until the streetlights came on Demographic Changes
Historical Depictions of Immigrant Communities of 19th /20th Centuries (New Haven District, Alvarado, Decoto)
Mexican, Spanish, Puerto Rican, Philippines
Look of the Stores (Main Street – E Street)
Rollies Barber Shop
Cardenas Market (look of stores and name)
The Main (E Street)
Laundry Mat
Mel’s Liquor Store
Dr. Lee’s Office
Fortuna Store
Corner of 9th & E Street building?
Decoto Theater (on E Street) played movies in English and Spanish alternating days
Purple Group
Roots
Deer, Turkeys, Peacocks
Union City used to be Decoto, CA (before it was incorporated) Old History of the Town
- Landmarks - Steeple
- Field of Gladiolas - The Train
- Bikes & Low riders - Farm Land
- Cauliflower, Peaches, Apricots, Tomatoes & Cucumbers.

Farming Community
Former Council members
Ranches of the military
Soccer Fields (Turfs)
- Shorty Garcia
Schools
- Bernard White (2 in one – name) √√ - James Logan High School √√ Tiburcio Vasquez
Dr. Lee’s Office (it was a clinic a several residents were born there) √√ Markets and Bars on Main Street (Mom & Pop Shops) √√
- Mel’s Liquor - F&B Market
- Fernandez Brothers - Economy Market
- Casados Market - Barrios Market
- Cardenas - Tony’s Pool Hall
- La Fortuna Tortilleria - El Porvenir
- Stockman’s Bar - Loma Linda Bar
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5 - Leo’s Lounge - Perez & Son’s
Hawaiian, Portuguese, Ohlone
Veteran’s Memorial Monument on 4th St, before it relocated to Kennedy Park √√ UC Opening Day Little League Festival & Parade √√
10th Street Volunteer Firehouse Station
BART
Police Station
Dry Creek was a playground √√
The Meyers Cottage (East Bay Regional) √√
Baby Hill by Dry Creek Apartments – would catch Lizards and Tadpoles √√ La Honorifica (a society)
Ballet Folklorico √√
Masonic Homes √√
Agricultural Community
Socializing at the bar
Centro de Servicios (Social Services) √√√
Bilingual Library (Portable by Logan High)
Teen Workshop – Larry O
Ray Orozco Hardware Store (6th & F Street)
Blue Group
Gladiolas
Latin culture
Latin food
Small businesses
Perseverance
Decoto School
James logan High School
Barnard white
Early industries – sugar mill, canneries, nurseries, steel mill, us pipe Pillars of community – Richard Valle, Jaime Jaramillo, Bert Perez (?), Maria Viscara, Centro de Servicios
Legacy
Family tree – preserve and honor ancestors
Honor and integrity
Help, direction and opportunities for disadvantaged youth Connection / stewardship – land, people, nature, wildlife Creating community
One high school with other cities students attending because of quality Integrity of ancestry
Green Group
Gladiolas √
Railroads and Trains
Sugarmill
Canneries
Intersectionality and Diversity
United Farm Workers
Recycling and Tri-City
Tiburcio Vasquez Health Center
Family
Corn
Low Riders
Masonic Homes
Union City History is Decoto History
Steel mill
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Port-Alvarado
Culture/Delicious Food in Union City Duck Hunter Club √ Alvarado Festival/Events -Mariachis and Mexican Movies
Drive ins
Memorials at Kennedy Park and Veterans Park
Orange Group
For the murals
Early Settlers
La Honorifica
The Main Stores
- Cardenas - Paleteria
Mexican Folklorico
Dance
Parades
Gladiolas
Mexican Heritage
Military
Chicano / Chicana
Brown Berets
National Impact on Decoto (War)
Native
Farm work
Quinceañeras
Weddings
Our Lady of the Rosary
Community
Honor War Veterans
Steel Mills
Larry Orozco Teen Workshop
Boxing
Baseball
Railroad
Ranchos
Bike shows on Decoto Road
Car Shows (Bay Bombs)
Roosters
Music
Latin Music
Sugar Mill
Transportation
Pepsi
Shasta
Ranches
Low Riders
Car Shows
Bay Bombs
Fiestas
Oldies
Dryers Ice Cream
American Licorice
Transportation – subdivision Flea
Ballet Folklorico
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7 Car Shows
James Logan High School – Only High School
Pink Group
Agriculture
Farming
Smokestacks
Industrial
Labor / Working with their hands
Military (those who went to WWII and Vietnam – Decoto neighbors created a WWII monument in Kennedy Park)
Canneries
Railroad (Pacific Rail Road)
Hispanic Heritage
Low Riders
Lots of Flowers / Kitayama Nursery
Carrot Factory
Orchards
Cabbage Fields
Dairy Farm
Chappel of the Chimes Cemetary (original Decoto Family’s names are there) Gladiola Fields
Masonic Home
Diversity
Hills
The Flea
Neighborhood Gatherings (4th of July Fireworks, UC 40th) Meyer Sisters
Logan High School
1st 7-11 @ Logan
Our Lady of the Rosary Church
Question 3: What emotions or feelings should the artwork in Decoto community/ Kennedy Park reflect or inspire?
Yellow Group
Sports (had potential athletes – pride) / Boxing, Baseball, Basketball, Decoto Boys Club, CYO/OLR – played other schools and churches
Inspiring
Happy
Community Pride
Hope
Resilience
United Supportive
(No build on the hill) – came together and made it happen – mission hills Family Oriented
Purple Group
Pride
Life
Encouragement
Enlightening
Strength
Educate
Reality – Good/Bad (Duality)
Loyalty (Loyal to the Soil)
Chicano Roots (Diverse in Colors)
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- Trino Ramirez
- Gilbert, Jesse, and Irene Roblero
- Angelina Camarillo
- Grupo Vicio
- Grupo Roblero
Seven Hills
Sports (Athletes) – Little League World Series
Logan Band
Teamwork
Dedication
Camaraderie
Strong Friendships
Nick Names
Blue Group
Love √√√
Community √√
Passion
Reverence
Hope
Legacy
Nostalgia
Connection
Resilience
Strength
Endurance
Perseverance
Acceptance
Peace
Safety
Belonging
Green Group
Inspiring
Strength
Pride
History
Peace
Sense of Coming Home
Unity √
Diversity
Connection
To feel the stories when you go back and see the murals Variety in Culture, Mixture of all cultures, and different culture intermix √ Hope
Acceptance
Allyship – Ally/Solidarity/Understanding each other through different issues Evolution
Orange Group
Pride
History
Struggle
Unity
Overcoming
Happiness
Fascinating
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Potential
Touched
Walking down memory lane
The “Wow” effect
Humanity
Connection
Multi-generational
Heart warming
Relatable
Strong
Feeling seen
Feeling your story is represented
Inclusion
Resilience
Remembering
Dreamers
Hope
Home
Friends / Family
Familia
Pink Group
Diversity
Pride
People United & Strong/Strength
Sense of Community
Small Town – like
Caring Love
Youth Sports
Proud of living in Decoto because we have a good high school. Lots of parents in Fremont envy our “shining” school building and school facilities.

Logan High (Football and Forensics)
Question 4: What positive message should the murals share about the community? Yellow Group
Welcome
Care of parks, greenery, trees etc.

Together we can overcome anything
Adaptable
Preserve Indigenous grounds
How beautiful our city is
Value Education
Colorful
Togetherness
Schools
Logan High School Colts
Band/ Color Guard
Happy
Purple Group
Dirt roads, no fences (Open Community)
90% Latino Community
Hard working community √√
Spirit of “Si Se Puede”
Arms holding different tools
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Peace Sign
Indigenous People
If you are useful, this place is for you.

Factories & Canneries
- Carrot Factory
- Sugar Factory
Conveyor belts were used at jungle gyms for the community youth Grid pattern of the neighborhoods (15th Street) √√√
Street Structure in the Decoto Neighborhood
Old Community
Stray dogs chasing bikes
Bikes with spokes
Kick the can
“Gente de la Tierra”
Rich in Culture – Did not grow up thinking they were poor Power Lines – Tennis shoes in the lines
Blue Group
Persevering
Accepting
Welcoming
Open-armed
Celebrating
Festive
Growing
Migrant community
Awe!
Vibrant
Fun
Joyful
UC providing for us and nation (American Licorice, Blommer’s chocolate) Conservation
Geese around city hall
Local industries
Honoring land wildlife
Evolving
Car shows and low riders
Symbiosis
Discovery
Sharing
Interests
Surprises
Youth sports (cyo basketball, uc national little league, softball) Strength in community
Caring for your neighbors
Wildflowers
Appreciating nature
Green Group
Everyone is Welcome
Diverse but United
We’re still here √
Good place for a family √√
City you can place roots in
Not a city you pass through
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Cultural Roots
Place where kids grow up and want to come back to live
Quiet Opportunity- Local Artists, Musicians, Athletes, Homegrown professionals Highlight James Logan High School, the only high school in Union City √√ Orange Group
Compassion
Never Give Up
“Si Se Puede”
Just as American as everyone else
We are American
Prideful
All American
Non-Judgmental
Represent community in different ways
Everybody knows everybody
Inclusion
Success
Camaraderie
Help each other
Decoto is Family
Ambition
Have each other’s back
Education / Educated
Hard Working
Graduating
Pink Group
Happy Families
Progress – Transportation / BART to UC
Unity
Words of inclusiveness of all the cultures that were present in the Decoto community
Interconnected community
Baceros
Familia
Blessings (in Spanish)
Diversity
Question 5: Anything we should consider: post-it notes or write on – as a closing to the breakout.

Yellow Group
Religious (various) Interfaith
Faith Based
Receive input from the youth
Historical Buildings from 4 Districts (1,2, 3, 4)
Centro de Services
Las Palmas (hotels)
Loma Lina (a bar)
Dry Creek (resort)
Ships
Union Landing
Sugar Mill
Steel Mill
Railroad (decoto)
Lumber Mill
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Licorice factory
Dryer’s Ice Cream
Cactus Garden
Myer’s Sisters
Name on Tree in Mission Hills
Masonic Home (house of orphans and widows)
Buddhist Church
Big Families migrated to Farm – work, life etc.

Purple Group
Role models / Heroes
Sustain Heroes (a yearbook to represent them /mini bio) Establish who they are with a description
Manuel Silva – United States Army Tail Gunner
- Did 25 missions in enemy territory
- Re-enlist and completed 38 missions in total
- President of Union City National Little League
- Only Son - Went Blind
Baso Mendoza (Peter Mendoza’s Brother – Logan field named after him) - National Little League President
Make a video series about UC Heroes and Role Models.
“BART is here to connect you to the city” (and not the other way around) Greatness of the Community
Overcame the freeway proposal for 10th street. It would have demolished several homes and the integrity of the city.

Activism (overcoming struggle)
Riots (Chicanos vs. Police) Death of Chief Cann at OLR
Fighting to defend the people
Strong / Protect
Injustice
Sister was shot & kills by UCPD
Removal of neighborhood stores
Support local mom & pop stores
Supported non-chain stores
Escutia’s Mechanic
Blue Group
Abor
Reminiscence
Tenacity
Nurseries
Veterans memorial
Diego Rivera art
Union City drive in
Sugar beet mill
Honoring veterans
Small businesses – mexican movie theater, soda shop, gas station, markets Honoring Alvarado and Decoto before they combined
Our past
What does the land remember?
Gentrification
Being priced out
Steel
Importance of honoring past
Vibrant Colors √
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Young and Energetic
Local Artists √√
Seeing the Bid of Artist being open to the public
The idea of we as a community are a familiy, ex. Knowing the small business owners of UC
Ohlone Indians √√
Decoto – Chicano Community, Low Riders, Festivals, United Farm Workers Honoring History of the past but also highlighting the new and the youth Representing Kitayama with flowers like roses and carnations Gladiolas, Flowers, Roses √√
Masonic Homes
Highlight immigrant influence on the community √√
Orange Group
Local artist to be involved
Each pillar should have a mural, not just a picture
One artist, one pillar
On the same pillar, one side culture, the other side Decoto.

Including all cultures
Everyone is represented
Race culture of Ohlone and Chabot
Indigenous / Aztec
Preserve the story of Decoto
Brown Berets
Pink Group
On “Main” (E Street) full of bars, churches, Dr. Lee’s clinic, pool hall Businesses
Everything was available in Decoto
Different generational stories (older and younger)
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DATE: 22 August 2025
TO: Laura Buzo and Evelyn Orantes
FROM: Jennifer Easton, Manager of Art Programs
SUBJECT: Response to Mural Content Direction for Union City BART Columns Dear Ms. Buzo and Ms. Orantes,
Thank you for sharing Union City’s interest in highlighting the history of the Decoto neighborhood as part of the proposed mural project on the BART aerial trackway columns in Kennedy Park in Union City. We appreciate the opportunity to support a project that reflects and uplifts the surrounding community.

BART’s mural program, including murals proposed through the permit process, is guided by parameters designed to ensure that murals on BART property remain inclusive, sustainable, and aligned with our role as a regional transit provider. After consideration of how you described the potential project, there three areas related to our mural guidelines that I’d like to reiterate:

1. History-oriented murals
BART generally discourages murals that serve as direct interpretive depictions of a community’s history. This guideline is not intended to diminish the importance of Decoto’s story, but rather to recognize the complexity of representing history in a way that feels inclusive of all voices for the life of the mural(s). Historical narratives require extensive engagement and research and often results in raising questions of accuracy and evolving perspectives and may demand future updates that are better suited to locations at civic or cultural institutions. In the transit environment, we have found that murals focusing on identity, belonging, and shared values connect more readily with diverse riders while still reflecting the spirit of place.

2. Depictions of individuals
BART does not permit the specific depiction of living persons, and discourages the use of recognizable depictions of individuals who are no longer living. Portraying individuals can unintentionally elevate one voice over the collective, raise concerns about fairness and neutrality, and create legal or ethical issues related to likeness rights. Additionally, public perceptions of individuals may change over time, which can complicate the longterm stewardship of artwork. For these reasons, we encourage murals to reflect collective identity and shared cultural values rather than focusing on a specific person or people.

3. Demarcation of neighborhoods or cities
BART also discourages murals that emphasize dividing lines or boundaries between neighborhoods, districts, or cities. As a regional transit provider, our mission is to connect rather than separate communities. Artwork that highlights shared values, collective identity, and common aspirations helps strengthen a sense of unity across the system while still honoring the distinct character of the places we serve.

SAN FRANCISCO BAY AREA RAPID TRANSIT DISTRICT
2150 Webster Street, P.O. Box 12688
Oakland, CA 94604-2688
(510) 464-6000
2025
Mark Foley

PRESIDENT
Melissa Hernandez

VICE PRESIDENT
Robert Powers

GENERAL MANAGER

DIRECTORS
Matt Rinn
1ST DISTRICT
Mark Foley
2ND DISTRICT
Barnali Ghosh
3RD DISTRICT
Robert Raburn, Ph.D.
4TH DISTRICT
Melissa Hernandez
5TH DISTRICT
Elizabeth Ames
6TH DISTRICT
Victor Flores
7TH DISTRICT
Janice Li
8TH DISTRICT
Edward Wright
9TH DISTRICT
www.bart.gov
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That said, BART is open to exploring ways to represent “history” and “community identity” in a broader sense — not as literal timelines or portraits, but as artistic expressions of Decoto and Union City’s resilience, belonging, and cultural vibrancy. We believe this framing provides an opportunity to honor the community while staying consistent with BART’s policies.

We look forward to continuing the conversation and collaborating on a mural that both reflects the spirit of Decoto and engages the wider Union City community.

Sincerely,
Jennifer Easton
Manager of BART Art Programs
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City of Union City · 34009 Alvarado-Niles Road · Union City · California · 94587 · unioncity.org

BART TRANSIT COLUMNS
Circles represent approximate locations of the mural
columns; positions are illustrative and not to scale.

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City of Union City · 34009 Alvarado-Niles Road · Union City · California · 94587 · unioncity.org Column Dimensions
• Columns are 6 sided each face is 42” inches
• Painting will be up to cap but not beyond
• Faint Horizontal line at 8’ Feet
• From ground to base each column is approximately 20’ Feet 224 of 272
RFQ/RFP Exhibit E
City of Union City BART Transit Column Mural
Project Request for Proposals (RFP)
Refer to Exhibit A.2 of the Resolution
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Agreement between City of Union City 1
and Contractor
City Project No. XX-XX

CITY OF UNION CITY
34009 Alvarado-Niles Road
Union City, California 94587

AGREEMENT

BETWEEN THE CITY OF UNION CITY AND CONTRACTOR NAME

PROJECT NAME
CITY PROJECT NO. PROJECT NUMBER
The City of Union City (“City”) enters into this contract (“Agreement”), dated for reference purposes only, with Contractor Name , Address, State, Zip (“Contractor”), .

The City and the Contractor agree as follows:

1. THE WORK. The Contractor shall furnish all equipment, tools, apparatus, facilities, services, labor, materials, and skill necessary to perform and complete in a good and workmanlike manner the construction of the Project (“Work”) as shown in the Contractor’s Scope of Work in Exhibit A.

2. LOCATION OF WORK. The Work will be performed at the following location(s):

Location of Work.

3. TIME FOR COMPLETION. The Contractor must complete the Work in accordance with the Contract Documents within Number of Days days from the date specified in the City’s Notice to Proceed (“Time for Completion”).

4. REMEDIES FOR FAILURE TO TIMELY COMPLETE THE WORK. If the Contractor fails to fully perform the Work in accordance with the Contract Documents by the Time for Completion, or as such time may be amended by Change Order or other amendment or modification to this Agreement in accordance with its terms and conditions, and/or if the Contractor fails, by the Time for Completion, to fully perform all of the Contractor’s obligations under this Agreement that have accrued by the Time for Completion, the Contractor will become liable to the City for all resulting loss and damage in accordance with the Contract Documents and applicable law. The City’s remedies for the Contractor’s failure to perform include, but are not limited to, an assessment of Liquidated Damages of no more than $500 per day in accordance with California Government Code Section 53069.85 and the Contract Documents, and/or obtaining or providing for substitute performance in accordance with the Contract Documents.

5. TERMINATION. For any reason or for no reason, at the City’s sole discretion. 226 of 272
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and Contractor
City Project No. XX-XX

5.1 In accordance with California Public Contract Code Section 7105, in addition to all other available remedies that the City may have under the Agreement, and at law or equity, the City may terminate the Contractor’s control of the Work:

5.2 If the Contractor or any of its subcontractors engaged in the performance of the Work fails to timely perform the Work and/or any of the Contractor’s material obligations under the Contract Documents, including but not limited to submission of an acceptable schedule, that have accrued except for due to reasons beyond the control of the Contractor pursuant to the Contract Documents.

5.3 If the Contractor is adjudged bankrupt, or if it should make a general assignment for the benefit of creditors, or if a receiver should be appointed on account of its creditors.

5.4 If the Contractor or any of the subcontractors engaged in the performance of the Work persistently or repeatedly refuses or fails to supply enough properly skilled workmen or proper materials for the timely completion of the Work.

5.5 If the Contractor fails to make prompt payment to subcontractors engaged in the performance of the Work or for material or labor used in the performance of the Work in accordance with the Contract Documents and applicable law.

5.6 If the Contractor or any subcontractors engaged in the performance of the Work persistently disregards laws or ordinances applicable to the performance of the Work, or the instructions of the City, the Construction Manager, the Architect, or other authorized representatives of the City.

6. CONTRACT PRICE AND PAYMENT. As full compensation in consideration of completion of the Work in accordance with the Contract Documents and in consideration of the fulfillment of all of the Contractor’s obligations under the Contract Documents, the City will pay the Contractor in lawful money of the United States the total price of Write Out Amount Dollars ($XXXX) (the “Contract Price”) as specified in the Contractor’s Cost Proposal attached to and incorporated in this Agreement as Exhibit B. Payment to the Contractor under this Agreement will be for Work actually performed in accordance with the Contract Documents and will be made in accordance with the requirements of the Contract Documents and applicable law. The City will have no obligation to pay the Contractor any amount in excess of the Contract Price unless this Agreement is first modified in accordance with its terms. The City’s obligation to pay the Contractor under this Agreement is subject to and may be offset by charges that may apply to the Contractor under this Agreement. Such charges include, but are not limited to, charges for liquidated damages and/or substitute performance in accordance with the Contract Documents.
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Agreement between City of Union City 3
and Contractor
City Project No. XX-XX

7. PREVAILING WAGES. In accordance with California Labor Code Section 1771, not less than the general prevailing rate of per diem wages for work of a similar character in the locality in which the Work is to be performed, and not less than the general prevailing rate of per diem wages for holiday and overtime work fixed as provided in the California Labor Code must be paid to all workers engaged in performing the Work. In accordance with California Labor Code Section 1770 and following, the Director of Industrial Relations has determined the general prevailing wage per diem rates for the locality in which the Work is to be performed. In accordance with California Labor Code Section 1773, the City has obtained the general prevailing Code Section 1773, the City has obtained the general prevailing rate of per diem wages and the general rate for holiday and overtime work in the locality in which the Work is to be performed for each craft, classification or type of worker needed to perform the project. In accordance with California Labor Code Section 1773.2, copies of the prevailing rate of per diem wages are on file at the City Public Works Department- City of Union City, 34009 Alvarado-Niles Road, Union City, California 94587, and will be made available on request. Throughout the performance of the Work the Contractor must comply with all provisions of the Contract Documents and all applicable laws and regulations that apply to wages earned in performance of the Work.

Contractor agrees, in accordance with Section 1771.1 of the California Labor Code, that Contractor or any subcontractor shall not be qualified to bid on, be listed in a bid proposal, subject to the requirements of Section 4104 of the Public Contract Code, or engage in the performance of any contract for public work, as defined in Chapter 1 of Part 7 of Division 2 of the California Labor Code, unless currently registered and qualified to perform public work pursuant to California Labor Code section 1725.5. It is not a violation of this section for an unregistered contractor to submit a bid that is authorized by Section 7029.1 of the Business and Professions Code or by Section 10164 or 20103.5 of the Public Contract Code, provided the contractor is registered to perform public work pursuant to Section 1725.5 at the time the contract is awarded. No contractor or subcontractor may be awarded a contract for public work on a public works project unless registered with the Department of Industrial Relations pursuant to California Labor Code section 1725.5. Contractor agrees, in accordance with Section 1771.4 of the California Labor Code, that if the work under this Agreement qualifies as public work, it is subject to compliance monitoring and enforcement by the Department of Industrial Relations.

8. INSURANCE. Contractor shall acquire and maintain Workers’ Compensation, employer’s liability, commercial general liability, owned and non-owned and hired automobile and liability, insurance coverage relating to services of Contractor, its agents, representatives, employees or subcontractors to be performed hereunder covering City’s risks in form subject to the approval of the City Attorney. The cost of such insurance shall be included in Contractor’s bid. 228 of 272
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and Contractor
City Project No. XX-XX
The minimum amounts of coverage corresponding to the aforesaid category of insurance per insurable event, shall be as follows:

Insurance Category Minimum Limits
Workers’ Compensation Statutory minimum, as required of under the Labor Code of the State of
California
Employer’s Liability $1,000,000 per accident
for bodily injury or disease.

Commercial General $2,000,000 per occurrence
Liability and injury $4,000,000 aggregate for bodily injury, personal and property damage.

Automobile Liability $1,000,000 per accident,
$2,000,000 aggregate for bodily injury and
property damage (coverage required to the
extent applicable to Contractor’s vehicle usage
in performing services hereunder).

9. THE CONTRACT DOCUMENTS. This Agreement consists of the following documents (“Contract Documents”), all of which are incorporated into and made a part of this Agreement as if set forth in full as one contract. In the event of a conflict between or among the Contract Documents, precedence will be in the following order:

9.1 This Agreement, and Change Orders and other amendments to the Agreement signed by authorized representatives of the City and the Contractor.

9.2 The Contractor’s completed Contractor License Information

9.3 The Contractor’s completed List of Proposed Subcontractors

9.4 The Contractor’s Workers Compensation Insurance Certification

9.5 The Contractor’s completed Certificates of Insurance and Endorsement

10. ASSIGNMENT PROHIBITED. The Contractor may not assign part or all of this Agreement, or any moneys due or to become under this Agreement, or any other right or interest of the Contractor under this Agreement, or delegate any obligation or duty of the Contractor under this Agreement, without the prior written approval of an official authorized to bind the City and an authorized 229 of 272
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representative of Contractor’s surety or sureties. Any such purported assignment or delegation without such written approval on behalf of the City and the Contractor’s surety or sureties will be void and a material breach of this Agreement subject to all available remedies under the Contract Documents and at law and equity.

11. CERTIFICATION RE CONTRACTOR’S LICENSE . By signing this Agreement the Contractor certifies that the Contractor holds a valid Specify Contractor License Type issued by the Contractors State License Board of California, and that the Contractor understands that failure to maintain its license(s) in good standing throughout the performance of the Work may result in discipline and/or other penalties pursuant to the California Public Contract Code, California Business and Professions Code and other applicable laws and regulations, and may constitute a material breach of this Agreement subject to all available remedies under the Contract Documents and at law and equity.

12. NOTICE OF THIRD-PARTY CLAIMS. Pursuant to Public Contracts Code section 9201, the City shall provide the Contractor with timely notice of claims relating to this Contract filed by third parties no later than ten (10) business days from the date of receipt of the claim. The Contractor shall be responsible for reimbursing the City for its reasonable costs in providing the notification.

13. SEVERABILITY. If any term or provision or portion of a term or provision of this Agreement is declared invalid or unenforceable by any court of lawful jurisdiction, then the remaining terms and provisions or portions of terms or provisions will not be affected thereby and will remain in full force and effect.

Executed on ___________________, by

CITY OF UNION CITY, CONTRACTOR
A Municipal Corporation
______________________________ ______________________________

JOAN MALLOY, CITY MANAGER NAME, TITLE
ATTEST:
______________________________
THAI NAM N. PHAM

CITY CLERK
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APPROVED AS TO FORM:
____________________________
KRISTOPHER J. KOKOTAYLO

CITY ATTORNEY
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and Contractor
City Project No. XX-XX

EXHIBIT A

SCOPE OF WORK
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and Contractor
City Project No. XX-XX

EXHIBIT B

COST PROPOSAL
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and Contractor
City Project No. XX-XX

CITY OF UNION CITY
34009 Alvarado-Niles Road
Union City, California 94587

PERFORMANCE BOND
.....KNOW ALL MEN BY THESE PRESENTS:
.....WHEREAS the City Council of the City of Union City has awarded to Contractor Name, (designated as the “PRINCIPAL”) a contract for the Name of Project, City Project No.

Project Number, which contract and all of the contract documents as defined therein (designated as the “Contract”) are hereby made a part hereof; and WHEREAS, said PRINCIPAL is required under the terms of the Contract to furnish a bond for the faithful performance of the Contract;
NOW, THEREFORE, WE, the PRINCIPAL and as
surety (designated as “SURETY”), an admitted surety insurer authorized to do business in the State of California, are held and firmly bound unto the City (designated as “OBLIGEE”), in the penal sum of Write out Amount Dollars ($XXXX) lawful money of the United States for the payment of which sum well and truly to be made, we bind ourselves, our heirs, executors, and administrators, and successors, jointly and severally, firmly by these presents.

THE CONDITION OF THIS OBLIGATION IS SUCH that, if the above bound PRINCIPAL, his or its heirs, executors, administrators, successors, or assigns, shall in all things stand to and abide by, and well and truly keep and perform the covenants, conditions and agreements in the Contract and any alteration thereof made as therein provided, on his or their part to be kept and performed at the time and in the manner therein specified and in all respects according to their true intent and meaning, and shall defend, indemnify and save harmless the OBLIGEE, it’s officials, officers, employees, volunteers and agents, as therein stipulated, then this obligation shall become null and void, otherwise it shall be and remain in full force and virtue.

And the said SURETY, for value received, hereby stipulates and agrees that no change, extension of time, alteration or addition to the terms of the Contract or to the work to be performed thereunder or to the specifications or the plans accompanying the same or to any other part of the contract documents, as defined therein, shall in any way affect said SURETY’s obligation on this bond, and the SURETY does hereby waive notice of any such change, extension of time, alteration or addition.

And the said SURETY, for value received, hereby stipulates and agrees that upon termination of the Principal’s control of Work for any of the reasons specified in Sections

11.2.1.1 through 11.2.1.6 of the General Conditions of the Contract, the OBLIGEE reserves the right to refuse tender of the PRINCIPAL by the SURETY to complete the 234 of 272
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Contract work.

If any action shall be brought by the OBLIGEE upon this bond, a reasonable attorney’s fee, to be fixed by the court, shall be and become a part of the OBLIGEE’s judgment in any such action.

IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the above-bound parties have executed this instrument under their several seals this__________________________ day of ______________________________________, _____, the name and corporate seals of each corporate party being hereto affixed and these presents duly signed by their undersigned representatives, pursuant to authority of their governing bodies. (Corporate Seal) PRINCIPAL
Signature:

Print:
(Acknowledgement) Title:
(Corporate Seal) SURETY
Signature:
(Attorney-in-fact)
Print:
(Acknowledgement) Title:
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CITY OF UNION CITY
34009 Alvarado-Niles Road
Union City, California 94587

PAYMENT/LABOR AND MATERIALS BOND
KNOW ALL MEN BY THESE PRESENTS:

WHEREAS the City Council of the City of Union City has awarded to Contractor Name, (designated as the “PRINCIPAL”) a contract for the Name of Project, City Project No. Project Number, which contract and all of the contract documents as defined therein (designated as the “Contract”) are hereby made a part hereof; and WHEREAS, pursuant to California Civil Code Section 9550, the PRINCIPAL is required, before entering upon the performance of the Contract, to file a payment bond with and have such bond approved by the officer or public entity by whom the Contract is awarded; and
WHEREAS, pursuant to California Civil Code Section 9554, such payment bond must be in a sum not less than one hundred percent (100%) of the total amount payable by the terms of the Contract, and must satisfy the other requirements specified in that section; and
WHEREAS, the PRINCIPAL is required in accordance with the Contract to furnish a payment bond in connection with the Contract to secure payment of claims of laborers, mechanics and materialmen employed on work under the Contract in accordance with applicable law;
NOW, THEREFORE, THESE PRESENTS WITNESSETH:

That the PRINCIPAL and the undersigned_____________________________, as surety (designated as “SURETY”), an admitted surety insurer authorized to do business in the State of California are held and firmly bound unto all laborers, material men, and all other persons named in California Civil Code Section 9100 in the sum of Write out Amount Dollars ($XXXX) lawful money of the United States, being a sum not less than one hundred percent of the total amount payable by the terms of the Contract, for the payment of which sum well and truly to be made, we bind ourselves, our heirs, executors, administrators, successors, or assigns, jointly and severally, by these presents.

THE CONDITION OF THIS OBLIGATION IS SUCH that if the PRINCIPAL or any of the PRINCIPAL’s subcontractors, or the heirs, executors, administrators, successors, or assigns of any, all, or either of them, shall fail to pay any persons named in California Civil Code Section 9100, or fail to pay for any labor, materials, provisions, provender, or other supplies used in, upon, for or about the performance of the work contracted to be done, or for any work or labor thereon of any kind, or fail to pay amounts due under the 236 of 272
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Unemployment Insurance Code with respect to such work or labor, or fail to pay for any amounts required to be deducted, withheld, and paid over to the Employment Development Department from the wages of employees of the PRINCIPAL or any subcontractors of the PRINCIPAL pursuant to Section 13020 of the Unemployment Insurance Code with respect to such work or labor, that the SURETY will pay for the same in an amount not exceeding the amount herein above set forth, and also, in case suit is brought upon this bond, will pay a reasonable attorney’s fee to be awarded and fixed by the Court; otherwise this obligation shall be void.

It is hereby expressly stipulated and agreed by the said Surety, for value received, that this bond shall inure to the benefit of any and all of the persons named in Section 9100 of the California Civil Code so as to give a right of action to them or their assigns in any suit brought upon this bond.

It is hereby further expressly stipulated and agreed by the said Surety, for value received, that no change, extension of time, alteration or addition to the terms of the Contract or the specifications or drawings accompanying the same or to any other part of the contract documents, as defined therein, shall in any manner affect the obligations of the SURETY on this bond, and SURETY does hereby waive notice of any such change, extension, alteration, or addition.

IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the above-bound parties have executed this instrument under their several seals this____________ day of __________________, _____, the name and corporate seals of each corporate party being hereto affixed and these presents duly signed by their undersigned representatives, pursuant to authority of their governing bodies. (Corporate Seal) PRINCIPAL
Signature:

Print:
(Acknowledgement) Title:
(Corporate Seal) SURETY
Signature:
(Attorney-in-fact)
Print:
(Acknowledgement) Title:
(NOTE TO SURETY COMPANY: A certified copy of unrevoked resolution of authority for the attorneyin-fact must be submitted with and attached to the executed bid bond.) 237 of 272
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CITY OF UNION CITY
34009 Alvarado-Niles Road
Union City, California 94587

MAINTENANCE BOND
KNOW ALL MEN BY THESE PRESENTS:

WHEREAS the City Council of the City of Union City has awarded to Contractor Name (designated as the “PRINCIPAL”) a contract for Name of Project, City Project No. Project Number, which contract and all of the contract documents as defined therein (designated as the “Contract”) are hereby made a part hereof; and WHEREAS, the PRINCIPAL is required under the terms of the Contract to furnish a bond for the correction of any defects due to defective materials or workmanship in the work performed under the Contract.

NOW, THEREFORE, we the PRINCIPAL and the
undersigned_________________________, as surety (designated as “SURETY”), an admitted surety insurer authorized to do business in the State of California, are held and firmly bound unto the City of Union City, (designated as the “OBLIGEE”), in the penal sum of Write out Amount Dollars ($XXXX), lawful money of the United States, being a sum not less than ten percent (10%) of the final Contract price, for the payment of which sum well and truly to be made, we bind ourselves, our heirs, executors, administrators, successors, and assigns jointly and severally, firmly by these presents.

THE CONDITIONS OF THIS OBLIGATION ARE SUCH that if, during a maintenance period of one (1) year from the date of acceptance by the OBLIGEE of the contracted work, the PRINCIPAL upon receiving written notice of a need for repairs which are directly attributable to defective materials or workmanship, shall diligently take the necessary steps to correct said defects within seven (7) days from the date of said notice, then this obligation shall be null and void; otherwise it shall remain in full force and effect.

If any action shall be brought by the OBLIGEE upon this bond, a reasonable attorney’s fee, to be fixed by the Court, shall be and become a part of OBLIGEE’s judgment in any such action.

No right of action shall accrue on this bond to, or for the use of, any person or corporation other than the OBLIGEE named herein or the heirs, executors, administrator or successor of the OBLIGEE.

IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the above bound parties have executed this instrument under their seals this ____________day of ____________, the name and corporate 239 of 272
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seals of each corporate party being hereto affixed and these presents duly signed by its undersigned representative, pursuant to authority of its governing body. (Corporate Seal) PRINCIPAL
Signature:

Print:
(Acknowledgement) Title:
(Corporate Seal) SURETY
Signature:
(Attorney-in-fact)
Print:
(Acknowledgement) Title:
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CITY OF UNION CITY
34009 Alvarado-Niles Road
Union City, California 94587

OPTIONAL

ESCROW AGREEMENT FOR

SECURITY DEPOSITS IN LIEU OF RETENTION
This Escrow Agreement is made and entered into by and between the City of Union City, whose address is 34009 Alvarado-Niles Road, Union City, California 94587, hereinafter called "City", Name of Contractor, whose address is Address of Contractor, hereinafter called "Contractor", and _______________________, whose address is ______________________________, hereinafter called “Escrow Agent” For consideration hereinafter set forth, the City, Contractor, and Escrow Agent agree as follows:

1. Pursuant to Section 22200 of the Public Contract Code of the State of California, Contractor has the option to deposit securities with Escrow Agent as a substitute for retention earnings required to be withheld by City pursuant to the Construction Contract entered into between the City and Contractor for the project entitled Name of Project, City Project No. Project # in the amount of Write out Amount Dollars ($XXXX) dated _______________ (hereinafter referred to as the "Contract').

Alternatively, on written request of the Contractor, the City shall make payments of the retention earnings directly to the Escrow Agent. When Contractor deposits the securities as substitute for Contract earnings, the Escrow Agent shall notify the City within 10 days of the deposit. The market value of the securities at the time of the substitution shall be at least equal to the cash amount then required to be withheld as retention under the terms of the Contract between the City and Contractor.

Securities shall be held in the name of _________________________ and shall designate the Contractor as the beneficial owner.

2. The City shall make progress payments to the Contractor for such funds which otherwise would be withheld from progress payments pursuant to the Contract provisions, provided that the Escrow Agent holds securities in the form and amount specified above.

3. When the City makes payment of retentions earned directly to the Escrow Agent, the Escrow Agent shall hold them for the benefit of the Contractor until such time as the escrow created under this contract is terminated. The Contractor may direct the investments of the payments into securities. All terms and conditions of this agreement and the rights and responsibilities of the parties shall be equally applicable and binding when the City pays the escrow agent directly.

4. Contractor shall be responsible for paying all fees for the expenses incurred by Escrow Agent in administering the Escrow Account and all expenses of the City.

These expenses and payment terms shall be determined by the City, Contractor and Escrow Agent.
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5. The interest earned on the securities or the money market accounts held in escrow and all interest earned on that interest shall be for the sole account of the Contractor and shall be subject to withdrawal by contractor at any time and from tune to time without notice to the City.

6. Contractor shall have the right to withdraw all or any part of the principal in the Escrow Account only by written notice to Escrow Agent accompanied by written authorization from City to the Escrow Agent that City consents to the withdrawal of the amount sought to be withdrawn by Contractor.

7. The City shall have a right to draw upon the securities in the event of default by the Contractor. Upon seven day's written notice to the Escrow Agent from the City of the default, the Escrow Agent shall immediately convert the securities to cash and shall distribute the cash as instructed by the City.

8. Upon receipt of written notification from the City certifying that the Contract is final and complete, and that the Contractor has complied with all requirements and procedures applicable to the Contract, Escrow Agent shall release to Contractor all securities and interest on deposit less escrow fees and charges of the Escrow Account. The escrow shall be closed immediately upon disbursement of all monies and securities on deposit and payments of fees and charges.

9. Escrow Agent shall rely on the written notifications from the City and the Contractor pursuant to Sections (4) to (6) inclusive, of this agreement and the City and Contractor shall hold Escrow Agent harmless from Escrow Agent's release and disbursement of the securities and interest as set forth above.

10.The names of the persons who are authorized to give written notice or to receive written notice on behalf of the City and on behalf of Contractor in connection with the foregoing, and exemplars of their respective signatures, are as follows:

On behalf of City: On Behalf of Contractor:
___________________________ ___________________________ Signature Signature
___________________________ ___________________________ Print Print
__________________________ ___________________________
Title Title
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On behalf of Escrow Agent:
___________________________
Title
___________________________
Name
___________________________
Signature
___________________________
Address
At the time the Escrow Account is opened, the City and Contractor shall deliver to the Escrow Agent a fully executed counterpart of this Agreement.

IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the parties have executed this Agreement by their proper officers on the date first set forth above.

City of Union City: Contractor:

City of Union City: Contractor:
___________________________ __________________________
Signature Signature
___________________________ __________________________
Print Print
___________________________ __________________________
Title Title
___________________________ __________________________
Address Address
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CITY OF UNION CITY
34009 Alvarado-Niles Road
Union City, California 94587
CALIFORNIA LABOR CODE SECTION 1861
WORKER’S COMPENSATION INSURANCE CERTIFICATION
In accordance with California Labor Code Section 1861, each contractor to whom a public works contract is awarded shall file with the awarding body the following certification prior to performing the work of the contract:
“I am aware of the provisions of Section 3700 of the Labor Code which require every employee to be insured against liability for workers’ compensation or to undertake self-insurance in accordance with the provisions of that code, and I will comply with such provisions before commencing the performance of the work of this contract.” I, the undersigned, on behalf of _______________________________, the contractor, declare under penalty of perjury under the laws of the State of California that I understand and assent to the foregoing terms and so submit this certification. _____
Signature Date

Title/Position of Authorized Company
Representative
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CITY OF UNION CITY
34009 Alvarado-Niles Road
Union City, California 94587
FORM 1093

AFFIRMATIVE ACTION PROGRAM AMENDMENT TO SUBCONTRACT
IT IS HEREBY AGREED by the undersigned parties to the subcontract described below that said subcontract is hereby amended to include the following provisions:

1. Affirmative Action - Generally. The Subcontractor will not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment because of race, color, sex, age, national origin or ancestry or religion. The Subcontractor will take affirmative actions to ensure that applicants are employed and are treated during employment without regard to their race, color, sex, age, national origin or ancestry or religion, with the goal that the ethnic composition of the Subcontractor's work force component for the project will approximate the ethnic composition of the population of the City of Union City (“City”).

Such action shall include, but not be limited to, employment upgrading, demotion or transfer; recruitment or recruitment advertising; layoff or termination; rates of pay or other forms of compensation, and selection for training, including apprenticeship, preapprenticeship training and on-the-job training. The Subcontractor agrees to post in conspicuous places, available to employees and applicants for employment, notices to be provided by the City that set forth the provisions of this amendment.

2. Access to Records. The Subcontractor will permit access to its records of employment advertisements, application forms and other pertinent data and records by the Fair Employment Practices Commission (“FEPC”), the City, or any appropriate employee, department or agent thereof, designated by the FEPC or by the City respectively, for the purpose of investigation to ascertain compliance with the California Fair Employment Practices Act or the provisions of this amendment.

3. Recruitment.
a. Non-Union Employees. If the Contractor employs non-union employees, such employees shall be recruited in accordance with the provisions of this subsection.

Advertising placed with any media will include the notation: "An Equal Opportunity Employer". Advertisements will be placed with media having a large circulation among minority groups. The Subcontractor will send to each source of employee referrals, other than labor unions or worker's representatives, a notice, in such form and content as shall be furnished or approved by the City, advising said source of employee referrals of the Subcontractor's commitments under this amendment to subcontract, and shall post copies of the notice in conspicuous places available to the employees and applicants for employment. Recruitment of non-union employees shall, to the maximum extent possible, utilize the services of minority group employees. 246 of 272
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b. Union Employees. Union employees shall be recruited in accordance with applicable labor agreements. The Subcontractor will send to each labor union or representative of workers with which he has a collective bargaining agreement or other contract or understanding, a notice, in such form and content as shall be furnished or approved by the City, advising said labor union or worker's representative of the Subcontractor's commitments under this amendment to subcontract, and shall post copies of the notice in conspicuous places available to employees and applicants for employment.

The Subcontractor agrees to seek the inclusion, on all union agreements to which he is a party, clauses prohibiting discrimination based upon race, color, sex, age, national origin or ancestry, or religion. To the maximum extent consistent with applicable labor agreements, the Subcontractor will attempt to recruit applicants without regard to race, color, sex, age, national origin or ancestry, or religion.

4. Withholding Penalties. The Contractor may withhold or recover from the Subcontractor sufficient funds to cover any penalties withheld from or recovered against the Contractor by the City by reason of the Subcontractor's failure to comply with the terms of this amendment.

5. Alternative Affirmative Action Programs. Compliance with a multi-employer program approved by the Office of Federal Contract Compliance shall be deemed to constitute compliance with this amendment to subcontract as to construction crafts for which the Subcontractor is in compliance.

CONTRACTOR SUBCONTRACTOR

Signature Signature
_______
Print Print
Title Title
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CITY OF UNION CITY
34009 Alvarado-Niles Road
Union City, California 94587
FORM 1095
NOTICE: THIS COMPANY IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER
We participate in the Affirmative Action Program of the City of Union City and accept the following operating policy as an equal opportunity employer:
"It is the policy of this company to assure that applicants are employed and that employees are treated during employment without regard to their race, religious creed, color, sex, age, national origin or ancestry. Such action shall include, but not be limited to, employment upgrading, demotion or transfer, recruitment or recruitment advertising, layoff or termination, rates of pay or other forms of compensation and selection for training, including apprenticeship, pre-apprenticeship training and on-the-job training."

COMPANY

Legal Name of Company

ON BEHALF OF THE CONTRACTOR

Signature

Name
Title
Date
2687810.1
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CERTIFICATION OF SAFETY REQUIREMENTS FOR

CONTRACTORS AND VENDORS
California Code of Regulations, Title 8, Section 1509
To work as a contractor or vendor with the City of Union City, your organization is required to certify that it has an active on-the-job written Injury and Illness Prevention Program. This program is essential to make the job as accident-free as possible and to comply with Federal and State Safety Standards.

The undersigned hereby certifies that his/her organization has an active written Injury and Illness Prevention Program, as required by Cal-OSHA under California Code of Regulations, Title 8, General Industry Safety Orders, Section 3203 and/or Construction Safety Orders, Section 1509, that ensures compliance with, and enforcement of, current minimum Cal-OSHA Safety Standards, and that his/her organization has knowledge of these standards that are applicable to the job operations. This includes a program for ensuring employees have been trained to recognize hazards of their job.

The undersigned also hereby certifies that his/her organization has an active written Hazard Communication Program with evidence that all employees have been trained in safe use and handling of chemicals on the job site, and a file will be made available for review by the City of Union City of each Material Safety Data Sheet (MSDS) on those chemicals kept on the site.

Name of Company
Signature of Contractor Representative
Print
Dated: __________________________
NOTE: This certification must be completed and returned by the successful bidder prior to the start of construction.
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DRUG-FREE WORKPLACE CERTIFICATION
The bidder ______________________________________hereby certifies compliance with Government Code Section 8355 in matters relating to providing a drug-free workplace. The contractor will:

1. Publish a statement notifying employees that unlawful manufacture, distribution, dispensation, possession, or use of a controlled substance is prohibited and specifying actions to be taken against employees for violations, as required by Government Code Section 8355(a).

2. Establish a Drug-Free Awareness Program as required by Government Code Section 8355(b), to inform employees about all of the following:
(a) The dangers of drug abuse in the workplace,
(b) The person’s or organization’s policy of maintaining a drug-free workplace, (c) Any available counseling, rehabilitation and employee assistance programs, and
(d) Penalties that may be imposed upon employees for drug abuse violations.

3. Provide as required by Government Code Section 8355(c), that every employee who works on the proposed contract or loan:
(a) Will receive a copy of the company’s drug-free policy statement, and (b) Will agree to abide by the terms of the company’s statement as a condition of employment on the contract or loan.

I, the official named below, hereby swear that I am duly authorized legally to bind the contractor to the above described certification. I am fully aware that this certification, executed on the date below, is made under penalty of perjury under the laws of the State of California.

Dated:_______________________, 20____. ________________________________ Contractor’s Signature
_________________________________
Print
NOTE: This certification must be completed and returned by the successful bidder prior to the start of construction.
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CITY OF UNION CITY
34009 Alvarado-Niles Road
Union City, California 94587

RELEASE FORMS

1. Form No.1: Conditional Waiver and Release upon Progress Payment

2. Form No. 2: Unconditional Waiver and Release upon Progress Payment

3. Form No. 3: Conditional Waiver and Release upon Final Payment

4. Form No. 4. Unconditional Waiver and Release upon Final Payment

5. Form No. 5: Release of All Claims
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CITY OF UNION CITY
34009 Alvarado-Niles Road
Union City, California 94587
FORM NO. 1
CALIFORNIA CIVIL CODE SECTION 8132

CONDITIONAL WAIVER AND RELEASE UPON PROGRESS PAYMENT

CONDITIONAL WAIVER AND RELEASE ON PROGRESS PAYMENT
NOTICE: THIS DOCUMENT WAIVES THE CLAIMANT’S LIEN, STOP PAYMENT

NOTICE, AND PAYMENT BOND RIGHTS EFFECTIVE ON RECEIPT OF PAYMENT. A PERSON SHOULD NOT RELY ON THIS DOCUMENT UNLESS SATISFIED THAT THE CLAIMANT HAS RECEIVED PAYMENT.

Identifying Information
Name of Claimant:

Name of Customer:

Job Location:

Owner:

Through Date:

Conditional Waiver and Release
This document waives and releases lien, stop payment notice, and payment bond rights the claimant has for labor and service provided, and equipment and material delivered, to the customer on this job through the Through Date of this document.

Maker of Check:
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Amount of Check: $
Check Payable to:

Exceptions
This document does not affect any of the following:
(1) Retentions.
(2) Extras for which the claimant has not received payment. (3) The following progress payments for which the claimant has previously given a conditional waiver and release but has not received payment:

Date(s) of waiver and release:

Amount(s) of unpaid progress payment(s): $
(4) Contract rights, including (A) a right based on rescission, abandonment, or breach of contract, and (B) the right to recover compensation for work not compensated by the payment.

Signature
Claimant’s Signature:

Claimant’s Title:

Date of Signature:
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CITY OF UNION CITY
34009 Alvarado-Niles Road
Union City, California 94587
FORM NO. 2
CALIFORNIA CIVIL CODE SECTION 8134

UNCONDITIONAL WAIVER AND RELEASE UPON PROGRESS PAYMENT

UNCONDITIONAL WAIVER AND RELEASE ON PROGRESS PAYMENT
NOTICE TO CLAIMANT: THIS DOCUMENT WAIVES AND RELEASES LIEN, STOP

PAYMENT NOTICE, AND PAYMENT BOND RIGHTS UNCONDITIONALLY AND STATES THAT YOU HAVE BEEN PAID FOR GIVING UP THOSE RIGHTS. THIS

DOCUMENT IS ENFORCEABLE AGAINST YOU IF YOU SIGN IT, EVEN IF YOU HAVE NOT BEEN PAID. IF YOU HAVE NOT BEEN PAID, USE A CONDITIONAL WAIVER AND RELEASE FORM.

Identifying Information
Name of Claimant:

Name of Customer:

Job Location:

Owner:

Through Date:

Unconditional Waiver and Release
This document waives and releases lien, stop payment notice, and payment bond rights the claimant has for labor and service provided, and equipment and material delivered, to the customer on this job through the Through Date of this document.

Rights based upon labor or service provided, or equipment or material delivered, pursuant to a written change order that has been fully executed by the parties prior to the date that this document is signed by the claimant, are waived and released by this document, unless listed as an Exception below. The claimant has received the following progress payment: $
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Exceptions
This document does not affect any of the following:
(1) Retentions.
(2) Extras for which the claimant has not received payment. (3) Contract rights, including (A) a right based on rescission, abandonment, or breach of contract, and (B) the right to recover compensation for work not compensated by the payment.

Signature
Claimant’s Signature:

Claimant’s Title:

Date of Signature:
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CITY OF UNION CITY
34009 Alvarado-Niles Road
Union City, California 94587
FORM NO. 3
CALIFORNIA CIVIL CODE SECTION 8136

CONDITIONAL WAIVER AND RELEASE UPON FINAL PAYMENT

CONDITIONAL WAIVER AND RELEASE ON FINAL PAYMENT
NOTICE: THIS DOCUMENT WAIVES THE CLAIMANT’S LIEN, STOP PAYMENT NOTICE, AND PAYMENT BOND RIGHTS EFFECTIVE ON RECEIPT OF PAYMENT. A PERSON SHOULD NOT

RELY ON THIS DOCUMENT UNLESS SATISFIED THAT THE CLAIMANT HAS RECEIVED PAYMENT.

Identifying Information
Name of Claimant:

Name of Customer:

Job Location:

Owner:

Maker of Check:

Amount of Check: $
Check Payable to:

Exceptions
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This document does not affect any of the following:

Disputed claims for extras in the amount of: $
Signature
Claimant’s Signature:

Claimant’s Title:

Date of Signature:
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CITY OF UNION CITY
34009 Alvarado-Niles Road
Union City, California 94587
FORM NO. 4
CALIFORNIA CIVIL CODE SECTION 8138

UNCONDITIONAL WAIVER AND RELEASE UPON FINAL PAYMENT

UNCONDITIONAL WAIVER AND RELEASE ON FINAL PAYMENT
NOTICE TO CLAIMANT: THIS DOCUMENT WAIVES AND RELEASES LIEN, STOP PAYMENT

NOTICE, AND PAYMENT BOND RIGHTS UNCONDITIONALLY AND STATES THAT YOU HAVE BEEN PAID FOR GIVING UP THOSE RIGHTS. THIS DOCUMENT IS ENFORCEABLE AGAINST YOU IF YOU SIGN IT, EVEN IF YOU HAVE NOT BEEN PAID. IF YOU HAVE NOT BEEN PAID, USE A CONDITIONAL WAIVER AND RELEASE FORM.

Identifying Information
Name of Claimant:

Name of Customer:

Job Location:

Owner:

Unconditional Waiver and Release
This document waives and releases lien, stop payment notice, and payment bond rights the claimant has for all labor and service provided, and equipment and material delivered, to the customer on this job. Rights based upon labor or service provided, or equipment or material delivered, pursuant to a written change order that has been fully executed by the parties prior to the date that this document is signed by the claimant, are waived and released by this document, unless listed as an Exception below. The claimant has been paid in full.

Exceptions
This document does not affect the following:

Disputed claims for extras in the amount of: $
Signature
Claimant’s Signature:

Claimant’s Title:

Date of Signature:
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CITY OF UNION CITY
34009 Alvarado-Niles Road
Union City, California 94587
FORM NO. 5

RELEASE OF ALL CLAIMS
In consideration of final payment of undisputed contract amounts relating to the Agreement for Work on the Name of Project, City Project No. Project Number (“Project”), (“Project”), the Contractor hereby releases the City of Union City (“City”) from any and all claims for payment on the project Work, except for any disputed Work and any disputed amounts set forth below:

DESCRIPTION OF DISPUTED WORK CHECK IF NONE:________
DESCRIPTION OF DISPUTED AMOUNTS CHECK IF NONE:________
The Contractor acknowledges that it has been advised by its attorneys concerning, and is familiar with, the provisions of California Civil Code Section 1542, which provides as follows:
"A GENERAL RELEASE DOES NOT EXTEND TO CLAIMS WHICH THE CREDITOR

DOES NOT KNOW OR SUSPECT TO EXIST IN HIS FAVOR AT THE TIME OF

EXECUTING THE RELEASE, WHICH IF KNOWN BY HIM MUST HAVE MATERIALLY AFFECTED HIS SETTLEMENT WITH THE DEBTOR."
The Contractor, in that connection, acknowledges that it may have sustained damages, losses, costs or expenses that are presently unknown to the Contractor or damages, losses, costs or expenses which have already been sustained but which may give rise to additional damages, losses, costs or expenses in the future. Nevertheless, the Contractor acknowledges that this Release of All Claims has been negotiated and agreed upon in light of that situation, and hereby expressly waives any and all rights which it may have under California Civil Code Section 1542 or under any other state or federal statutes, regulations or common law principle of similar effect.

Signature: _____
Printed Name:

Official Title:

Company:
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BART Transit Column Mural Project
Project Update and Council Action
October 13, 2026
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2 Project Background
2024: City staff began discussions with BART.

April 2025: The City retained Evelyn Orantes Consulting.

July 2025: Community outreach began.

August 12, 2025: Council accepted the work plan and
directed murals to reflect Decoto history.

April 14, 2026: Council accepted the community feedback report and five themes.
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3 Mural Locations
Up to 10 BART transit columns
Gateway group: 5 columns near Decoto Road and J
Street, shown with purple circles.

Park group: 5 columns along Kennedy Park, shown
with red circles.
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4 Artist Selection
Request for Qualifications (RFQ)
Artists show their experience and ability to complete the project. Qualified applicants scoring at least 75 points may advance.

Request for Proposals (RFP)
Finalists submit mural designs that reflect community themes and BART requirements. Each finalist receives a $2,000 stipend to develop a proposal and attend two forums.

Two phases: qualifications and design
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5 Review panel
Laura Buzo, Union City
Jennifer A. Easton, BART
Rosa Valdez, Alameda County Arts Commission
Evelyn Orantes, art consultant
RFQ: 100-point review of qualifications
RFP: 50 points from the panel and 50 points from community input Review panel and scoring
Application Review
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6 RFQ outreach through the City website, email, social media, and a press release
Applicant information sessions: October 28 and 29, 2026 History forum: January 9, 2027, 10 a.m. to noon
Artist presentations: March 13, 2027, 10 a.m. to noon
Community feedback: March 13 to 31, 2027
Public comment at Commission and Council meetings
Outreach and public forums
Community Participation
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7 RFQ Timeline
Activity Date
RFQ release October 19, 2026
Information session 1 October 28, noon to 1:30 p.m.

Information session 2 October 29, 6:30 to 8 p.m.

Applicant questions October 30 to November 9
Applications due November 30, 2026, noon
Qualifications review December 1 to 16, 2026
Applicants notified December 17 to 18, 2026
Qualifications Timeline
RFQ application and review dates
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8 RFP Timeline
Activity Date
Finalist notifications Week of December 21, 2026
Required information session December 21, 4 to 5:30 p.m.

Community history forum January 9, 2027, 10 a.m. to noon Design preparation January 9 to February 22, 2027
Proposals due February 22, 2027, noon
Artist presentations March 13, 2027, 10 a.m. to noon
Community feedback March 13 to 31, 2027
Proposal review April 1 to 16, 2027
Proposal Timeline
RFP design and community review dates
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9 City Staff and EO
Consulting
Arts and Culture
Commission City Council
•Review sequence
Artist Selection and Final Design
BART
• BART review Late April 2027
• Arts and Culture Commission review May 2027
• City Council review May 2027
• Final design and installation schedule approvals June/July 2027 • Mural installation July to October 2027
Approvals and Installation
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10 Artwork design and installation: $150,000
for up to 10 columns
Approximately $15,000 per column
Previously approved project funding:
$200,000
Additional request: $30,000 from Public Art
In-Lieu Fee Fund 268
No General Fund impact
Project Funding
Budget and appropriation request
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11 Obtain BART permits.

Clean and prepare the columns.

Develop environmental and traffic control plans.

Manage street, park, and pedestrian access during installation.

These costs are separate from the artwork allocation. Staff will return to Council for site preparation funding and approvals.

Site preparation and safety
City Responsibilities
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12 Staff recommends adopting a resolution to:

Accept the project update.

Approve the revised timeline.

Approve the RFQ and RFP.

Appropriate $30,000 from Public Art In-Lieu Fee Fund 268 for the artistic work.

Artist selection returns to Council in May 2027. Site preparation requires separate funding and approvals.

Recommendation
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Thank you
Community and Recreation Services Department
Laura Buzo, Director
Chris Valuckas, Manager
Vanessa Muñoz, Recreation Supervisor
Erin Ewing, Program Coordinator
Many other staff across departments
Consultant: Evelyn Orantes Consulting
Please visit the Union City Website for ongoing updates and information https://www.unioncityca.gov/967/BART-Mural-Project
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Union City City CouncilOctober 13, 2026

Union City City Council
October 13, 2026