Union City public meetings in 2023
59 substantive meetings from 2023, with official agendas or minutes and plain-English summaries.
City Council Special Closed Session
The Union City City Council held a special closed session to confer with legal counsel regarding existing litigation. The agenda item specifically identifies the case Pellegrino v. City of Union City et al., Case No. 23CV040892.
- Conference with legal counsel regarding Pellegrino v. City of Union City et al. (Case No. 23CV040892)
City Council/Successor Agency Regular Meeting
The Council will discuss potential new processes for commercial cannabis applications and receive an economic development update. The meeting also includes several contract amendments for planning, building, and engineering services. Additionally, the Council will consider a memorandum of understanding for the Union City Intermodal Station project.
- $600,000 increase to 4Leaf, Inc. agreement for building division support
- $300,000 increase to Urban Planning Partners agreement for planning support
- $360,000 amendment to Gray-Bowen-Scott agreement for Alameda CTC projects
- MOU with SJRRC regarding the Union City Intermodal Station project
- New commercial cannabis application process direction
Planning Commission - Regular Meeting
The Planning Commission will consider a request for a planned sign program at the 23-acre life science campus. The proposal includes constructing seven freestanding monument signs as the site transitions from Crossroads Technology Park to Union City Labs.
- Proposed sign program and use permit (ASD-23-016, UP-23-007) for 3200-3292 Whipple Road
- Construction of seven freestanding monument signs at the life science campus
- Approval of October 19, 2023, Planning Commission minutes
City Council Special Meeting
The Joint City Council and School Board Sub-Committee will meet to review education funding options, including a potential November 2024 revenue measure and a 2024 school district bond that would require voter approval. These measures could direct local funding toward schools and transit services. The session also covers updates on student transportation, campus land use agreements, and development near Union City Station.
- Consideration of a November 2024 revenue measure for Union City
- Review of the 2024 School District Bond Measure
- Updates on school district strategic planning, transit supplemental services, and the Union City Station District
- Discussion of a land exchange and joint use agreement update
City Council Special Closed Session
The Union City Council will hold a special closed session to confer with legal counsel regarding anticipated litigation. This discussion involves fifty-seven potential cases.
- Conference with legal counsel regarding fifty-seven potential litigation cases
City Council/Successor Agency Regular Meeting
The City Council will consider several routine items, including accepting an $88,530 youth boxing grant and authorizing a sales and use tax record examination. The meeting also includes a legislative update from Senator Aisha Wahab and a resolution regarding the Port Chicago 50.
- Acceptance of an $88,530 Youth Boxing Grant from Alameda County Health Care Services Agency
- Authorization for HDL Companies to examine Union City business sales and use tax records
- Resolution supporting efforts to exonerate the Port Chicago 50
- Amendments to the City's Classification and Compensation Plan for 2024 minimum wage and cost-of-living adjustments
- Acceptance of completion for the Veterans Memorial Park tennis and basketball court rehabilitation project
City Council/Successor Agency Regular Meeting
The City Council will receive a report on community survey polling results to provide policy direction on potential revenue measures. The meeting also includes updates on the BART pedestrian at-grade crossing project and various proclamations.
- Report on Community Survey Polling Results and potential revenue measures
- Status report on BART Pedestrian At-Grade Crossing Project near Union City BART Station
- Resolution to increase Homeless Program Outreach Worker position from 0.65 to 1.0 FTE
- Proclamation recognizing November as Sikh American Awareness And Appreciation Month
- Proclamation recognizing November as Native American Heritage Month
City Council/Successor Agency Regular Meeting
The City Council will review a public hearing regarding zoning text amendments for several commercial and industrial districts. The agenda also includes several consent calendar items involving grant applications, police department staffing adjustments, and a data management system agreement.
- Public hearing for ordinance AT-23-005 to amend various commercial and industrial district definitions
- $121,703.20 single source subscription agreement with Axon Enterprise, Inc. for a data management system
- $626,469 HHAP grant acceptance from the State of California to address homelessness challenges
- $396,818 Caltrans grant acceptance for the Bus Shelter Expansion Project
- Police Department staffing changes to add one Sergeant and two Community Service Aide positions
Planning Commission - Regular Meeting
The Planning Commission meeting includes a presentation on the role of the commission regarding the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA). The body will also review and approve minutes from the August 3 and September 21, 2023, meetings.
- Presentation on the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) and the role of the Planning Commission
- Approval of August 3, 2023, Planning Commission minutes
- Approval of September 21, 2023, Planning Commission minutes
City Council Special Meeting
The Union City Council will hold a special meeting to discuss the current process for public comments. No other items are listed on the agenda for this session.
- Discussion regarding public comment process
City Council/Successor Agency Regular Meeting
The City Council will review a zoning text amendment regarding alcohol sales at self-service stations. The agenda also includes several consent calendar items, such as approving the 2024 meeting schedule and authorizing a $373,000 purchase for replacement vehicles.
- Zoning text amendment to repeal prohibition of alcohol sales at self-service stations
- $373,000 purchase order for five replacement vehicles from National Auto Fleet Group
- $120,000 acceptance of OTS Selective Traffic Enforcement Program Grant funds
- Resolution setting the 2024 City Council meeting schedule
- Resolution regarding salary schedule revisions for unrepresented police classifications
City Council/Successor Agency Regular Meeting
The City Council will review a second reading of an ordinance to update various zoning text amendments. The agenda also includes resolutions for traffic signal maintenance, tree pruning services, and water line easements.
- Second reading and adoption of Ordinance AT-23-004 for Zoning Text Amendments
- $400,000 agreement with Cal-West Lighting and Signal Maintenance, Inc. for traffic signal maintenance
- $310,250 contract for the Annual Tree Pruning & Removal Project
- Water line easement grant to Alameda County Water District (ACWD) for Nuvera Homes Development
- Public hearing for the 2022-2023 Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) performance report
Planning Commission - Regular Meeting
The Planning Commission is considering text amendments to the city's zoning code to repeal the prohibition on alcohol sales at service stations. If approved, gas stations would be permitted to sell beer and wine subject to existing regulatory and licensure requirements.
- Zoning Text Amendment (AT-23-005) to allow beer and wine sales at gas stations
- Updates to Title 18, including definitions for Gas Station Marketeers
- Amendments to MMU, CMU, CN, CC, and ML zoning districts
City Council/Successor Agency Regular Meeting
The City Council will hold a public hearing to introduce an ordinance for zoning text amendments to update various municipal code chapters. The council will also consider several consent calendar items, including software subscriptions, consulting agreements, and grant authorizations.
- Public hearing for Zoning Text Amendment AT-23-004 to update multiple municipal code chapters
- $224,750 total contract for Peregrine Technologies, Inc. data analysis software ($44,95 and/or year)
- $96,000 consulting services agreement with Townsend Public Affairs, Inc.
- $120,000 independent contractor agreement with Frank Monge for youth basketball services
- $20,923.00 Justice Assistance Grant award for the Police Grants Fund
City Council Special Meeting
The City Council will consider a resolution to approve the Mayor's appointment of one Councilmember to an Ad Hoc Subcommittee. This committee is tasked with evaluating and recommending potential revenue measures for the 2024 election ballot.
- Resolution approving the Mayor’s appointment of a Councilmember to an Ad Hoc Subcommittee regarding 2024 election revenue measures
City Council/Successor Agency Regular Meeting
The City Council will review several contract amendments for the Union City Boulevard Bike Lanes Project and approve a $2,087,831 construction contract for citywide street pavement rehabilitation. The meeting also includes a resolution of appreciation for the late Planning Commissioner Edwin Mack Agbuya.
- $2,087,831 construction contract for Citywide Street Pavement Rehabilitation Project
- Contract amendment for Bay Area Tree Specialists totaling $1,200,000 for tree pruning
- Amendment to Kimley-Horn and Associates, Inc. for $286,000 regarding bike lanes
- $200,000 agreement with Cal-West Lighting and Signal Maintenance, Inc. for street lights
- Five-year seasonal transit service agreement with New Haven Unified School District
City Council Special Closed Session
The City Council will hold a special closed session to conduct a public employee evaluation for the City Attorney. This meeting is limited to this specific personnel matter.
- Public employee evaluation of the City Attorney
Planning Commission - Regular Meeting
The Planning Commission is considering a use permit for an adult day care facility at 33131 Alvarado-Niles Road. The applicant, TINs Professional Nursing Corporation, intends to serve approximately 30 developmentally disabled clients in a 2,580 square-foot space.
- Use Permit (UP-23-002) for an adult day care facility at 3313/31 Alvarado-Niles Road
- Proposed operation of a recreational facility for 30 developmentally disabled clients
- Staff recommendation for CEQA categorical exemption as an In-fill Development Project
City Council Special Meeting
The City Council will conduct interviews and discuss potential appointments for various boards and commissions.
- Interviews with Priyah Tivare, Ernesto Onate, Harpreet Bains, Sukhdev Raj, and Christine Start
City Council/Successor Agency Regular Meeting
The City Council will consider routine items including approving minutes, a marketing agreement with Zooka Creative up to $123,000, and construction management services for the Union City Boulevard Bike Lanes project.
- Approve marketing agreement with Zooka Creative for Union Landing Shopping Center ($123,000)
- Consulting Services Agreement with Park Engineering Inc. for Union City Boulevard Bike Lanes Project ($2,000,000)
- Second reading and adoption of zoning text amendments AT-23-003 and A-23-001
- Amendments to the City’s Classification and Compensation Plan with PEG and MEG
Planning Commission - Regular Meeting
The Planning Commission is reviewing proposed amendments to Title 18 of the Municipal Code to establish objective design standards for multi-family and mixed-use developments. The commission is also considering a use permit for a new medical office at Central Plaza.
- Proposed zoning text amendments (AT-23-004) for multi-family and mixed-use districts
- Use permit application (UP-23-005) for a medical office at 33456 Alvarado-Niles Road
- Approval of June 15, 2023, Planning Commission minutes
City Council Special Meeting
The Union City Council will hold a special meeting to interview eight individuals for potential service on various city boards, commissions, or committees. The session includes scheduled interview times for each candidate.
- Interviews for Manjit Gill, Vanessa McDonnell, Bob Singer, Bridget Uzoew, Wendy Huang, Francisco Elizando, Thu Thai, and Prairna Gupta Garg
City Council Special Meeting
The City Council will conduct interviews for various board and commission positions. No major decisions or proposals are on the agenda.
City Council/Successor Agency Regular Meeting
The City Council will hold public hearings regarding a commercial cannabis permit for Decoto Road and several zoning text and map amendments. The agenda also includes approving various staff classification updates and consulting contracts.
- Public hearing for a retail cannabis dispensary permit at 2625 and 2yl633 Decoto Road
- Zoning amendment AT-23-003 to update city municipal code definitions and industrial districts
- Zoning map amendment A-23-001 to rezone Union City Blvd. Corridor properties to CMUE
- First Amendment to Winter Consulting Group, LLC agreement for $95,000 regarding Quarry Lakes Parkway Project
- Contract with TeamCivX for community surveying not to exceed $106,075
City Council Special Closed Session
The City Council will hold a special closed session to confer with labor negotiators regarding union contracts.
- Closed session with labor negotiators for contract discussions
City Council Special Meeting
The City Council is reviewing a resolution to maintain Union City's membership in the Alameda County HOME Consortium for federal fiscal years 2024 through 2026. This procedural action ensures the city remains eligible for federal funds used for affordable housing, rehabilitation, and rental assistance.
- Resolution to authorize continued participation in the Alameda County HOME Consortium
- Subrecipient agreement covering up to $148,124 in entitlement funds for administrative and project costs
City Council/Successor Agency Regular Meeting
The City Council will review several routine items on the consent calendar, including a $1.8 million grant for a street project and updates to city job classifications. The meeting also includes proclamations honoring the Masonic Homes of California and COVID-19 pandemic responders.
- $1,800,000 grant from Alameda CTC for Union City Boulevard bike lanes
- $175,000 amendment to Nova Partners, Inc. contract for building repairs
- Approval of Final Tract Map 8349 for Seven Hills Estates Development
- Sale of 2,146 square feet of city property for $13,330
- Updates to Community Services Manager and Building/Code Compliance Inspector job classifications
City Council Special Meeting
The City Council is holding a continued public hearing to adopt the FY 2023-2024 and FY 2024-2025 Biennial Budget and Five-Year Capital Improvement Plan. The meeting also includes resolutions for GANN appropriations limits and financial principles. Staff noted a projected structural budget deficit beyond FY 2025-2026.
- Adoption of FY 2023-2024 and FY 2024-2025 Biennial Budget
- Approval of Five-Year Capital Improvement Plan (FY 2023-2024 through FY 2027-2028)
- Resolution approving the GANN Appropriations Limit for FY 2023-2024
- Resolution approving financial principles
- Discussion on potential zoning code amendment regarding alcohol sales at service stations
City Council Special Closed Session
The City Council held a special closed session to discuss the appointment of a Public Employee. The meeting focused specifically on the position of Human Resources Director.
- Public Employee Appointment: Human Resources Director
Planning Commission - Regular Meeting
The Planning Commission will consider two major zoning text amendments to update development standards and modify the Station East Employment District. The commission will also review a parcel map to transfer property from the New Haven Unified School District to the City.
- Zoning Amendment (AT-23-003) to update definitions and standards for commercial and industrial districts
- Zoning and Map Amendment (AT-23-002/A-2 .23-001) to create a Corridor Mixed Use Employment district
- Parcel Map (TPM-23-001) to transfer 2.01 acres at 311100 Fredi Street to the City
- Study session regarding draft zoning text amendments for objective development standards
City Council/Successor Agency Regular Meeting
The City Council will hold public hearings regarding the 2023-2024 and 2024-2025 biennial budget and five-year capital improvement plan. The Council will also review voting results on proposed rate increases for landfill, compost, and recycle collection services.
- Public hearing on the 2023-2024 and 2024-2025 biennial budget
- Proposed increase of landfill, compost, and recycle collection services rates
- Acceptance of $47,039.54 Officer Wellness and Mental Health Grant (AB 178)
- Amendment to R3 Consulting Group agreement increasing total amount to $135,000
- Approval of $245,000 annual General Fund allocation for Public Service Grants
City Council Study Session
The City Council held a study session to review the proposed FY 2023-2024 & FY 2024-2025 Biennial Budget and the Long-Term Financial Forecast. Staff presented information regarding projected operating shortfalls in the General Fund and the status of the Five-Year Capital Improvement Plan.
- Proposed General Fund operating shortfall of $1,530,284 for FY 2023-2024
- Proposed General Fund operating shortfall of $1,371,796 for FY 2024-2025
- $1,500,000 allocated for At-Grade Pedestrian Crossing to East Plaza
- $2,500,000 allocated for Quarry Lakes Parkway
- $1,000,000 allocated for Intermodal Station, Phase 3
City Council Study Session
The City Council held a study session to review the proposed FY 2023-2024 and FY 2024-2025 Biennial Operating Budget. Staff presented an overview of the City's financial status, noting projected General Fund shortfalls despite a healthy current fund balance.
- Proposed FY 2023-2024 General Fund operating shortfall of $1,530,284
- Proposed FY 2024-2025 General Fund operating shortfall of $1,371,796
- Projected two-year combined General Fund operating shortfall of $2,902,080
- Planned restoration of staffing and services to pre-COVID-19 pandemic levels
- Identification of increased costs from inflation, insurance, and fire services contracts
Planning Commission - Regular Meeting
The Planning Commission will review and determine if the proposed 2023-2027 Capital Improvement Plan is consistent with Union City's General Plan. The meeting also includes a continuance for a tentative parcel map hearing.
- Continuance of Tentative Parcel Map (TPM-23-001) to June 15, 2023
- General Plan Consistency Finding for the proposed 2023-2027 Capital Improvement Plan
City Council Study Session
The City Council held a study session to review proposed capital improvement projects for fiscal years 2023/2024 through 2027/2028. The presentation covered non-transit projects, including street rehabilitations, park improvements, and IT infrastructure upgrades.
- Review of Five-Year Capital Improvement Project (CIP) Plan for FY 2023/2024 to FY 2027/2028
- Planned construction of Union City Boulevard Bike Lanes and Rehabilitation Project in 2023
- Planned construction of BART Pedestrian At-Grade Crossing in 2024
- Proposed Decoto Road Rehabilitation, Phase 1 and Dyer Street Rehabilitation, Phase 2
- Discussion of projected fund balances for Special Parks, DIPSA, and Capital Facilities funds
City Council Special Closed Session
The City Council met in a special closed session to discuss one potential litigation case. The council also met with labor negotiators regarding various employee groups.
- Conference with legal counsel regarding one potential litigation case
- Labor negotiations involving Management Employees Group (MEG)
- Labor negotiations involving Professional Employees Group (PEG)
- Labor negotiations involving SEIU, Local 1021
- Negotiations for unrepresented employees subject to the Compensation and Benefit Plan
City Council/Successor Agency Regular Meeting
The Union City Council will discuss and vote on several items including funding allocations, contract awards, and policy amendments. Notable among these is the adoption of a resolution to accept grant funds for homeless assistance and bike lane construction.
- Adopt Resolution accepting $122,203 HHAP Grant for homeless services
- Adopt Resolution awarding Saviano Company contract for $411,340 for park rehabilitation project
- Adopt Resolution accepting $604,912 TDA funding for Union City Boulevard Bike Lanes Project
Planning Commission - Regular Meeting
The Planning Commission is reviewing a request for facade modifications and a parking reduction at a hotel located at 31140 Alvarado-Niles Road. The commission will also consider the approval of previous meeting minutes.
- Administrative Site Development Review (ASD-23-007) and Variance (V-23-001) for 31140 Alvarado-Niles Road
- Request for hotel facade modifications by Tom Wilson, TWA Architects
- Variance to reduce required parking spaces for a hotel use at 31140 Alvarado-Niles Road
City Council/Successor Agency Regular Meeting
The City Council will hold public hearings regarding the adoption of the Fiscal Year 2023-2024 Master Fee Schedule and a Military Equipment Use Policy. The agenda also includes several consent calendar items related to housing element updates and infrastructure completion.
- Public hearing for the Fiscal Year 2023-2024 Master Fee Schedule
- Public hearing and introduction of an ordinance for a Military Equipment Use Policy
- Amendment to Ascent Environmental, Inc. agreement increasing total amount to $300,000
- Acceptance of a $39,392 REAP grant from ABAG for housing element preparation
- Resolution accepting completion of pedestrian infrastructure improvements at James Logan High and Guy Emanuele, Jr. Elementary
City Council/Successor Agency Regular Meeting
The City Council will consider several resolutions regarding transit programs and railroad crossing improvements. The agenda also includes a public hearing for the Station East Mixed Use / Residential project.
- Station East Mixed Use / Residential project updates
- $214,893 Union City Flea Microtransit Expansion of Service funding application
- $2,190,400 H Street Railroad Crossing improvement project
- Extension of the Union City Transit Microtransit Program (Flea) through September 1, 2023
- Proposed increase of landfill, compost, and recycle collection service rates
Planning Commission - Regular Meeting
The Planning Commission is considering a proposal to adopt the 2023-2031 Housing Element and Safety Element update. This includes amending the 2040 General Plan and adopting an addendum to the 2040 General Plan Environmental Impact Report.
- Proposed adoption of 2023-2031 Union City Housing Element and Safety Element update
- Adoption of an Addendum to the 2040 General Plan Environmental Impact Report (EIR)
- Allocation of 2,728 new housing units for the 2023-2031 planning period
- Identification of 862 very low-income and 496 low-income housing units
City Council Special Closed Session
The City Council met in a special closed session to conduct negotiations with labor representatives and confer with legal counsel regarding existing litigation. The meeting included discussions involving several employee organizations and the National Prescription Opiate Litigation.
- Labor negotiations with Management Employees Group (MEG), Professional Employees Group (PEG), and SEIU Local 1021
- Conference with legal counsel regarding In re National Prescription Opiate Litigation
City Council/Successor Agency Regular Meeting
The City Council will hold study sessions regarding amendments to the industrial and mixed-use employment zoning codes. The agenda also includes several routine consent items, such as approving professional engineering consultant lists and contract amendments.
- Amendment to consulting agreement with Gray-Bowen-Scott for $80,000
- Amendment to PGA Design Inc. contract for $68,200 for Union City Boulevard bike lanes
- Sale of 335 square feet of public right-of-way near 37arg Appian Way for $6,700
- Study session on updating Industrial District and Site Development Review zoning
- Study session on creating a Mixed-Use Employment (EMU) District
Planning Commission - Regular Meeting
The Planning Commission is reviewing several items for the Station East development, including an amendment to reduce maximum housing units from 974 to 894. The agenda also includes site development reviews for new condominium buildings within the project.
- Development Agreement and Tentative Map Amendment (ADA-23-001/ATM-23-001) to adjust housing from 974 to 894 units
- Site Development Review (SD-22-003) for 50 condominium units on 1.71 acres in Planning Area 4
- Site Development Review (SD-22-004) for 78 condominium units in Planning Areas 9 and 10
Planning Commission - Regular Meeting
The Planning Commission is reviewing draft amendments to update industrial district regulations and hazardous materials standards. The commission is also discussing the creation of a new Mixed-Use Employment District and related rezoning.
- Study Session: Draft Zoning Text Amendments for Industrial Districts (AT-23-003)
- Study Session: Draft Zoning Text Amendments to add Mixed-Use Employment District (AT-23-002)
- Zoning Map Amendment to rezone properties from MS to EMU (A-23-001)
City Council/Successor Agency Regular Meeting
The City Council will discuss a contract for Union City Transit operations and a zoning text amendment regarding outdoor dining. Other items include a funding supplement for the Union City Intermodal Rail Station project and various proclamations.
- Contract to MV Transportation, Inc. for Union City Transit services not to exceed $14,199,154
- Zoning text amendment (AT-23-001) regarding outdoor dining area regulations
- $60,000 supplement for the Union City Intermodal Rail Station Option Project
- Proclamation declaring March as Women's History Month
- Proclamation in support of Ukraine
City Council Special Closed Session
The City Council will meet in a closed session to confer with labor negotiators. This meeting involves discussions regarding employee organizations and unrepresented employees.
- Conference with Management Employees Group (MEG)
- Conference with Professional Employees Group (PEG)
- Conference with Service Employees International Union, Local 1021 (SEIU)
- Discussion regarding Unrepresented Employees subject to the Compensation and Benefit Plan
Planning Commission - Regular Meeting
The Planning Commission will hold a public hearing on a use permit for Healing Springs Acupuncture and Wellness at 33428 Alvarado-Niles Road, and will receive a staff report on the 2022 General Plan and Housing Annual Progress Report. The meeting also includes approval of minutes from January 19 and February 16, 2023.
- Healing Springs Acupuncture and Wellness seeking use permit for 1,303 sq ft space at 33428 Alvarado-Niles Road in MS (Special Industrial) Zoning District
- 2022 General Plan and Housing Annual Progress Report update
- Approval of minutes from January 19 and February 16, 2023 meetings
City Council/Successor Agency Regular Meeting
The City Council will consider a zoning text amendment to add definitions, update regulations, and streamline review for outdoor dining areas. They will also vote on a consent calendar that includes a $150,000 increase to a consulting agreement with Cascadia Consulting Group, a $87,180 fund transfer between park projects, and a rate increase for Project Specialist positions to $116 per hour. A written public comment requesting a citywide LED lighting project grant is included for council consideration.
- Zoning text amendment (AT-23-001) to update outdoor dining regulations in commercial districts
- First Amendment to Cascadia Consulting Group agreement: +$150,000, total not-to-exceed $224,970
- Transfer of $87,180 from Kennedy Center Parking Lot Rehabilitation to Alvarado/Cesar Chavez Parks Improvement
- Increase maximum hourly rate for Project Specialist to $116 per hour
- Written public comment from resident requesting grant for citywide LED street lighting project
City Council Special Meeting
The City Council is holding a special meeting to discuss and potentially revise its Council Norms for governing, originally adopted in January 2021. The discussion also covers protocol changes resulting from the transition to election by districts, with the goal of setting groundwork for effective teamwork among the new Council.
- Review and possible modification of Council Norms (Resolution No. 5703-21)
- Discussion of protocol changes due to transition to election by districts
- Review of Institute of Local Government's 'Attributes of Exceptional Councils'
Planning Commission - Regular Meeting
The Planning Commission will hold a public hearing on a zoning text amendment (AT-23-001) to update definitions, regulations, and review processes for outdoor dining areas across Union City. The amendment aims to streamline permits for outdoor dining patios, sidewalk cafes, and private sidewalk cafes. The commission will vote on whether to recommend approval to the City Council.
- Zoning text amendment AT-23-001 to add definitions for outdoor dining patio, sidewalk café, and private sidewalk café
- Update to Chapter 18.36 to allow sidewalk cafes as permitted uses and outdoor dining patios as conditional uses with an Administrative Use Permit
- Update to Chapter 18.39 Union Landing Commercial District to allow private sidewalk cafes and outdoor dining patios in certain subdistricts
- Exempt from CEQA review under Section 15061(b)(3) general exemption
- Staff recommends approval based on consistency with General Plan policies ED-6.2, LU-6.7, and ED-7.3
City Council Special Closed Session
The City Council is meeting in closed session to discuss labor negotiations with employee organizations, including Management Employees Group (MEG), Professional Employees Group (PEG), and SEIU Local 1021, as well as unrepresented employees. No public decisions or votes are scheduled.
- Closed session under Gov. Code Section 54957.6 for labor negotiations
- Designated representatives: Lilybell Nakamura (HR Director) and Charles Flescher (IEDA Representative)
- Employee organizations: MEG, PEG, and SEIU Local 1021
- Unrepresented employees covered by the Compensation and Benefit Plan
City Council/Successor Agency Regular Meeting
The City Council will vote on a consent calendar including a $944,200 contract for two street sweepers, adding a Police Office Assistant position, and approving a $100,000 increase to a planning services contract. They will also consider a multi-jurisdictional hazard mitigation plan and a budget amendment for councilmember travel.
- Award $944,200 contract to Owen Equipment for two street sweepers (Project 22-23)
- Add one Police Office Assistant position
- Approve $100,000 increase to Aaron Welch Planning contract, total not to exceed $275,000
- Approve $438,157.83 Microsoft Enterprise Agreement renewal with Softchoice
- Adopt resolution for Multi-Jurisdictional Local Hazard Mitigation Plan with Newark, Fremont, Union Sanitary District, and Alameda County Water District
City Council Special Closed Session
The Union City Council is meeting in a special closed session to discuss negotiations with employee groups including Management Employees Group (MEG), Professional Employees Group (PEG), and SEIU Local 1021, as well as unrepresented employee compensation.
- Closed session conference with labor negotiators regarding Management Employees Group (MEG), Professional Employees Group (PEG), and SEIU Local 1021
- Closed session discussion of compensation and benefit plan for unrepresented employees
City Council/Successor Agency Regular Meeting
The Union City Council will consider terminating the local COVID-19 emergency effective February 28, 2023, and receive an informational report on homelessness in the city. The consent calendar includes resolutions to file for federal transit grants, approve a salary increase for a Cyber Security Manager, and extend remote meeting authorization under AB 361.
- Resolution to terminate the local COVID-19 emergency effective Feb. 28, 2023
- Informational report on homelessness in Union City
- Resolution authorizing grant applications for federal transit funding under the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law
- Resolution approving a salary increase for the Cyber Security Manager position
- Resolution extending remote teleconferenced meetings for 30 days under AB 361
City Council Special Closed Session
The Union City Council is meeting in a special closed session to discuss labor negotiations with employee groups. The session will cover negotiations with Management Employees Group, Professional Employees Group, and SEIU Local 1021, as well as unrepresented employees. No public decisions are expected as this is a closed session item.
- Closed session conference with labor negotiators for multiple employee groups
- Management Employees Group (MEG) negotiations
- Professional Employees Group (PEG) negotiations
- SEIU Local 1021 negotiations
- Compensation and Benefit Plan for Unrepresented Employees
Planning Commission - Regular Meeting
This meeting is largely procedural: swearing in a new commissioner, electing officers, and approving prior minutes. No public hearings or substantive decisions are scheduled.
- Swearing in of Amandeep Sandhu as Planning Commissioner
- Election of officers for the commission
- Approval of November 17, 2022 meeting minutes
- Brown Act presentation for commissioners
City Council Special Meeting
The City Council will vote on a resolution to reopen and extend the commercial cannabis permit application period from January 13 to February 6, 2023, after a prospective applicant faced delays in obtaining a zoning verification letter. The original application period closed January 9. The extension would also adjust subsequent review phase timelines, with no other changes to the application process.
- Resolution to amend cannabis permit application calendar, reopening from Jan 13 to Feb 6, 2023
- Extension prompted by a prospective applicant's delayed zoning verification letter (issued Jan 5, 2023)
- Existing cannabis retailers: Flor East Bay LLC (3100 Courthouse Drive) and Jiva UC LLC (30545/30547 Union City Boulevard)
- Up to 15 permits available: 3 each for cultivation, manufacturing, distribution, testing; 1 retail permit
- Application fee is $10,425; scoring criteria total 2,100 points across 7 categories
City Council/Successor Agency Regular Meeting
The City Council will vote on consent items including a $16,516,360 contract for 14 battery-electric buses and a $300,345 FEMA grant for the Ruggieri Senior Center generator project. The meeting also includes proclamations for 2022 Employees of the Year and an informational update on the city's strategic plan.
- $16,516,360 contract with Gillig LLC for 14 battery-electric transit buses
- $300,345 FEMA hazard mitigation grant for Ruggieri Senior Center generator upgrade
- Resolution to continue remote teleconferenced meetings for 30 days under AB 361
- Amendment to classification and compensation plan for unrepresented police positions
- Proclamations recognizing 2022 Employees of the Year