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NOTICE AND AGENDA
CITY OF UNION CITY
CITY COUNCIL
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, October 13, 2026 | 6:00 PM
City Hall – Tom Kitayama City Council Chambers
34009 Alvarado-Niles Road, Union City, CA 94587
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1. CALL TO ORDER
2. ROLL CALL
3. ORAL COMMUNICATIONS - Comments Limited to Items on the Special Meeting Agenda
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4. PROCLAMATIONS AND PRESENTATIONS
4.1. Proclamation Recognizing October 2026 as Filipino American History Month
4.2. Proclamation Recognizing October 18-24, 2026 as United Against Hate Week
4.3. Presentation on Union City Cybersecurity Update
5. 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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REMOTE ATTENDANCE AND PUBLIC COMMENT
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CITY COUNCIL NORMS AND GUIDELINES
(Resolution No. 6129-23; Adopted May 23, 2023)
The Union City Council abides by the following norms:
1. We conduct ourselves in a professional manner, treat everyone with respect, and act with high integrity, always putting the interests of the City of Union City ahead of self-interests in accordance with our code of ethics.
2. We respect the Council-Manager form of government, and do not interfere with the City Manager's role or any professional duties of City staff.
3. We recognize that matters of confidential nature are to be kept private and undisclosed.
4. We respect each other's opinions and are supportive of each other's work advocating for the City, and we ensure that all voices are heard. We do not criticize others for having a different point of view, and we agree to disagree respectfully.
5. We understand that the City Council acts as a body, all members are equal, and policy direction is only given by a majority vote of the City Council. Once a decision October 13, 2026 | 6:00 PM Page 4 of 4
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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.
This notice and agenda were posted on the City's website and the City Hall bulletin board at least 24 hours prior to the meeting date, in compliance with the Ralph M. Brown Act. /s/Thai Nam Pham, MMC, CPMC
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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: Proclamation Recognizing October 2026 as Filipino American History Month
Prepared by: Thai Nam Pham, City Clerk
Submitted by: Thai Nam Pham, City Clerk
ATTACHMENTS
1. Proclamation
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CITY OF UNION CITY
PROCLAMATION
Recognizing October 2026 as
Filipino American History Month
WHEREAS, Filipino American History Month is observed each October, and the 2026 national theme, “Beyond the Margins,” invites us to share Filipino American stories that are often overlooked; and WHEREAS, the earliest recorded arrival of Filipinos in the continental United States was at Morro Bay, California, on October 18, 1587; and
WHEREAS, Filipino American labor leaders Larry Itliong and Philip Vera Cruz played key roles in the 1965 Delano Grape Strike and helped build the United Farm Workers movement; and WHEREAS, in 2015, Union City’s Itliong-Vera Cruz Middle School became the first school in the nation named in honor of Filipino Americans; and
WHEREAS, Union City is proud of its Filipino American community and our close ties with our sister cities, Pasay City and Baybay City, in the Philippines.
NOW, THEREFORE, the City Council of the City of Union City does hereby proclaim October 2026 as Filipino American History Month in the City of Union City and invite all residents to learn about and celebrate the history, culture, and contributions of Filipino Americans.
DATED: October 13, 2026
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GARY SINGH, Mayor
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JAIME PATIÑO, Vice Mayor
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LANCE NISHIHIRA, Councilmember
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SCOTT SAKAKIHARA, Councilmember
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JEFF WANG, Councilmember
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Agenda Item No. 4.2
DATE: October 13, 2026
TO: Honorable Mayor and Members of the City Council
FROM: Joan Malloy, City Manager
SUBJECT: Proclamation Recognizing October 18-24, 2026 as United Against Hate Week
Prepared by: Thai Nam Pham, City Clerk
Submitted by: Thai Nam Pham, City Clerk
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1. Proclamation
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CITY OF UNION CITY
PROCLAMATION
Recognizing October 18–24, 2026 as
United Against Hate Week
WHEREAS, United Against Hate Week began in the Bay Area in 2017, after white supremacist rallies in Berkeley and San Francisco, and has grown into a national movement; and WHEREAS, during this week, cities, schools, faith groups, and community groups come together to stand against hate and build a sense of safety and belonging for all; and WHEREAS, hate crimes and hate incidents hurt people because of who they are, and they spread fear through families and entire communities; and
WHEREAS, in 2017, the City Council declared Union City a Compassionate City, and on June 9, 2026, it reaffirmed this commitment to a community free of prejudice, bigotry, and hate; and WHEREAS, the Union City Police Department has a zero-tolerance policy on hate crimes, and residents are encouraged to report any hate crime or hate incident.
NOW, THEREFORE, the City Council of the City of Union City does hereby proclaim October 18–24, 2026, as United Against Hate Week in the City of Union City and invites all residents to stand together against hate, treat one another with respect, and help keep Union City a safe and welcoming home for everyone.
DATED: October 13, 2026
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GARY SINGH, Mayor
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JAIME PATIÑO, Vice Mayor
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LANCE NISHIHIRA, Councilmember
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SCOTT SAKAKIHARA, Councilmember
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JEFF WANG, Councilmember
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The Invisible Frontline
Cybersecurity Protection
of Union City
AI generated content is used
in this presentation
Dwayne Thaele
Cybersecurity Manager
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2 Cybersecurity is an Enabling Technology
Cybersecurity is essential to ensure Union City’s operations are available, reliable, and secured
Online Resident and
Business Services
Residents and
businesses pay bills,
file permits and renew
licenses online
because their
payment and identity
data stay protected.
Smart City
Infrastructure
Connected traffic
signals, lighting,
water, fuel systems,
and more using IoT
sensors to automate
operations.
Delivering Critical
City Services
911 dispatch,
homeless outreach,
family services and
business support
during normal
conditions and
disasters.
Resident Trust and
Compliance
Community
engagements,
protecting personal
data, meet industry,
federal, and state
requirements.
THE FOUNDATION: CYBERSECURITY
Security Design & Operations | Risk Management | Compliance | Awareness Training Protects
Payments
Secured
Networks
Reliable Service
Infrastructure
Privacy by
Design
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3 Cybercriminals & Threats to Union City
State Actors
ESPIONAGE AND
DISRUPTION
Organized Crime
FINANCIAL
GAIN
Very High Risk
Target: People
Hacktivists
INFLICT
EMBARRASSMENT
Medium Risk
Target: Webpages
Insiders
INTENTIONAL
NON-INTENTIONAL
Very High Risk
Target: Everything
$
THREAT ATTACK TYPES
EMAIL ATTACKS Phishing / Ransomware / Malware
IDENTITY ATTACKS Credential & Token Theft / Impersonation / Account Compromise NETWORK ATTACKS Internet-based / Wireless Access / Cloud Infrastructure WEB / BROWSER ATTACKS Search Engine: Malicious Websites / File Downloads / QR Codes Top Threats Used By Cybercriminals Against Union
City
High Risk
Target: Infrastructure
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4 Evolving Cybersecurity Threats & Risks
1980s–1990s
Viruses &
worms
Computer Attacks
Early Networking
2000s
Phishing &
Botnets
Network Attacks
Web Attacks
Dark Web
2010s
Ransomware &
Social Media
Cyber-crime is
Profitable
Cyber-crime as a
Business
Large-Scale
Service Disruption
2020s
AI & Automated
Attacks
Independent
Attack Initiation
Advanced
Impersonation
Cyber-War
2030s
Technology
Convergence
§ Artificial Intelligence
§ Quantum
Computing
§ Autonomous Actors
Bypass Current
Cybersecurity
Controls
AI
RISK LEVEL
High
Low
Increasing Attack Complexity Increasingly Difficult to Detect Decreasing Time to Respond 12 of 17
5 Growth of City Cybersecurity Investments
Cybersecurity share of the IT budget is increasing to meet the challenges from advanced threats
FY2023
7%
of the IT
budget
FY2024
8%
of the IT
budget
FY2025
8%
of the IT
budget
FY2026
10%
of the IT
budget
FY2027
13%
of the IT
budget
Cybersecurity share of the IT budget, FY2023–FY2027
18 Security
Vendors
Supporting
Union City
Primary Investments
Security
Operations
Email
Security
Incident
Response
Vulnerability
Management
9 Managed
Security
Service
Providers
Increasing investment in managed security services
+6% since FY2023
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6 Defense in Depth Cybersecurity Protection
Multiple layers of protection to guard against complex attacks Perimeter Security
Secures Access
Network Security
Secures Communications
Endpoint Security
Secures Devices / Platforms
Application Security
Secures Services & Tools
Data Security
Secures the Organization
SECURITY LAYER
Identity Attacks
Users & Accounts / Credentials
Privileges
Internet Attacks
Firewalls / Availability / IoT
Zero-Day Attacks
Vulnerabilities / Admin. Access
Supply Chains
Phishing & Malware
Email / Web Browsers
Collaboration Services & Software
Ransomware
Confidential Data / Personnel /
Operational Systems
AI-Enhanced Threats
AI
AI
AI
AI
AI
AI
Security
Operations
Across all layers
Security
Monitoring
Incident Response
Penetration
Testing
Vulnerability Mgt
Patch Mgt
Backups
Risk Management
THREATS &
TARGETS
Significant Investment Focus
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7 Thank You
Questions and discussion
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8 Backup
Supporting detail
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9 Defense in Depth Cybersecurity Protection
Six layers of protection, so an attacker who gets past one still faces the next Perimeter Security
Secures Access
ü Identity Monitoring
ü Risk Analysis
ü Automated Incident Response
Network Security
Secures Communications
ü Infrastructure Security
ü Honey Pots
ü Automated Incident Response
Endpoint Security
Secures Devices / Platforms
ü Endpoint Security
ü Automated Patching
ü Automated Incident Response
Application Security
Secures Services & Tools
ü New Email Security Service
ü URL Monitoring
ü Collaboration Protections
Data Security
Secures the Organization
ü Data Encryption by Default
ü Data Loss Prevention
ü Automated Backups
Security Operations
Detect / Identify / Mitigate
Threats / Targets SECURITY LAYER / Protections
Identity Attacks
§ Users & Accounts
§ Credentials
§ Privileges
Internet-based Attacks
§ Firewalls
§ Availability
§ IoT
Zero-Day Attacks
§ Vulnerabilities
§ Admin. Access
§ Supply Chains
Phishing & Malware
§ Email
§ Web Browsers
§ Collaboration Software
Ransomware
§ Confidential
§ Personnel
§ Operational
ü Security Monitoring
ü Incident Response
ü Penetration Testing
ü Vulnerability Mgt
ü Patch Mgt
ü Backups
ü Risk Management
AI-Enhanced Threats FY 2025 – 2026 Significant Investment Focus
AI
AI
AI
AI
AI
AI
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