MINUTES
LEGISLATION AND POLICY COMMITTEE
MEETING
Monday, June 1, 2026 | 3:00 PM
City Hall – City Council Conference Room
34009 Alvarado-Niles Road, Union City, CA 94587
1. CALL TO ORDER
Mayor Singh called the meeting to order at 3:02 PM.
2. ROLL CALL
Attendance Attendee Name
Present Councilmember Nishihira
Mayor Singh
Absent None
3. ORAL COMMUNICATIONS - Comments Limited to Items on the Meeting Agenda The Mayor opened Oral Communications. There being no speakers, the Mayor closed Oral Communications.
4. BUSINESS MATTERS
4.1. Review and Consideration of Council Member Handbook for Recommendation to the City Council
City Attorney Kokotaylo and City Clerk Pham reviewed the draft City Council Handbook and the changes recommended during the previous Legislation and Policy Committee Meeting. Staff reviewed provisions regarding discretionary funds, the Code of Ethics, abstentions, the August recess, meeting attendance, Councilmember speaking time, decorum, nepotism, public comment timing, and use of City letterhead and the City seal.
Mayor Singh requested that the City Council Norms and Guidelines be attached to the Handbook and that staff highlight the revisions when the item is presented to the City Council.
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concurred to address that item later and not delay the current Handbook.
Staff also noted that the agenda template would be updated to reflect a public comment time limit of up to two minutes, subject to adjustment by the Mayor.
Staff was directed to add detail regarding Councilmember correspondence, including the use of City letterhead, envelopes, and postage; no use of staff time; and the retention of copies and recipient records for the public record.
The Committee concurred to forward the Council Member Handbook to the City Council for review and consideration, with the revisions and additions noted by the Committee.
4.2. Review and Consideration of Proposed Amendments to Chapter 2.06, “Campaign Contribution Limitations in Municipal Elections,” for Recommendation to the City Council
City Attorney Kokotaylo reviewed proposed amendments to Chapter 2.06 regarding campaign contribution limitations in municipal elections.
The proposed amendments would remove provisions that limit contributions to independent expenditure committees and related restrictions, and clarify the treatment of loans and forgiven loan amounts for campaign contribution purposes.
Staff also noted that references to the City’s official newspaper would be updated, as appropriate.
The Committee concurred to forward the proposed amendments to Chapter 2.06 to the City Council for review and consideration.
4.3. Review and Consideration of Proposed Amendments to Chapter 8.08, “Dog Licenses,” for Recommendation to the City Council
City Attorney Kokotaylo reviewed proposed amendments to Chapter 8.08 regarding dog licenses. The proposed amendments would allow the City to consider a dog’s prior dangerous or vicious behavior in another jurisdiction when reviewing a dog license application.
Deputy City Manager Phan and staff responded to Committee questions regarding how other jurisdictions notify the City when a dog deemed vicious is relocated to Union City. Staff also discussed the City’s ability to deny a license or impose conditions on keeping a dog in the City.
The Committee concurred to forward the proposed amendments to the City Council for review and consideration.
5. FUTURE AGENDA ITEM REQUESTS
City Clerk Pham noted prior requests for future agenda items regarding illegal tree removal, review of police citations, and abandoned vehicle policies.
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including procedures for vehicles parked in posted work areas.
Councilmember Nishihira requested a review of street-sweeping signage, enforcement, and related policies. Staff noted that Public Works and the Police Department may need to participate in the future discussion.
Staff summarized the future agenda items as abandoned vehicles, illegal tree removal, and street sweeping.
6. ADJOURNMENT
The Mayor adjourned the meeting at 4:05 PM.
Respectfully Submitted,
/s/Christopher Chang
Administrative Assistant, Confidential