Union City public meetings in 2025

Arts & Culture Commission-CANCELLED

The regular meeting of the Arts and Culture Commission scheduled for December 16, 2025, has been canceled. The next regular meeting is scheduled for January 20, 2026.

Youth Commission

The Youth Commission will review reports on Kennedy Youth Center programs and community drives. Members will discuss the organization of Culture Fest '26 and commission subcommittees.

• Recap of 2nd Annual CAYC Virtual Fall Youth Summit
• Update on Homework Assistance Program
• Planning for Culture Fest '26 subcommittees
• Toy drive for Alameda County Firefighters on December 15th
• Teen Night Out (TNO) discussion

Park & Recreation Commission - CANCELLED

The regular Parks & Recreation Commission meeting scheduled for Wednesday, December 10, 2025 at 7:00 PM was cancelled. The notice was posted at the meeting room door as required by California Government Code. The next regular meeting is set for Wednesday, January 14, 2026 at 7:00 PM.

City Council Special Meeting

The City Council will hold a special meeting to receive two presentations. These include a legislative update and a construction overview for the Lazuli Landing project.

• 2025 Legislative Update Presentation from Senator Dr. Aisha Wahab (SD-10)
• Presentation on Lazuli Landing Project Construction Overview

Human Relations Commission - Retreat

The Human Relations Commission will review its 2025 accomplishments, assign subcommittee roles, and prepare for the January 2026 officer elections. It will also set the 2026 meeting calendar and identify priority stakeholders for engagement in 2026. No formal actions or votes are listed on the agenda.

• 2025 Accomplishments: Year‑in‑Review Highlights
• Subcommittee Roles & Assignments
• Preparing for Leadership: January 2026 Officer Elections
• Planning Ahead: 2026 Meeting Calendar
• Identify Priority Stakeholders to Engage in 2026

City Council Special Meeting

The City Council will hold a public hearing continuation (Nov 13‑Dec 9) to consider an appeal by several individuals regarding the Planning Commission’s approval of Use Permit UP-25-001 and Site Development Review SD-25-001 for a new wireless facility at the Southern Alameda County Buddhist Church at 32975 Alvarado-Niles Road (APN 475-0148-002-00). Council members will vote on a resolution that could (1) deny the appeal and uphold the approval, (2) deny the appeal and uphold the approval with modified conditions, or (3) approve the appeal and deny the permit. Staff recommends the project be treated as categorically exempt from CEQA under Section 15303.

• Public hearing continuation (Nov 13‑Dec 9) on appeal of Use Permit UP-25-001 and Site Development Review SD-25-001 for new wireless facility at 32975 Alvarado-Niles Rd
• Resolution offering three possible outcomes: deny appeal and uphold approval; deny appeal and uphold with modified conditions; approve appeal and deny permit
• Staff recommendation for CEQA categorical exemption under Section 15303

Park & Recreation Commission Meeting

The Union City Park & Recreation Commission will review updates on programs, projects, and designations, and discuss several new and returning items. Key topics include a BMX bike park proposal, a West Side Community Garden, and recommendations for historic and sister‑city designations. The commission will also receive staff reports on the master plan, a BART mural, and other service updates.

• BMX Bike Park Proposal
• West Side Community Garden
• Larry Orozco Bike Workshop Historical Designation Recommendation
• Sister City Plaza Designation Recommendation
• Scholarship vote for New Haven Unified School District (deadline Nov 30)

Planning Commission Regular Meeting

The Commission will consider a Use Permit (UP-25-003) and Administrative Site Development Review (ASD-25-003) submitted by Vaibhav Kumar Patel for a 1,965‑square‑foot two‑story single‑family residence with a 445‑square‑foot garage on a vacant lot at 400 Appian Way, located in the Residential Single Family 6000 District and Hillside Overlay Zone. Staff recommends the project be categorically exempt from CEQA under Section 15303. The meeting also includes routine items such as approval of minutes from prior meetings, oral and written communications, and commission matters.

• Review of Use Permit UP-25-003 and ASD-25-003 for 400 Appian Way residence
• Staff recommendation for categorical CEQA exemption under Section 15303
• Approval of minutes from the September 18, 2025 regular meeting
• Approval of minutes from the October 16, 2025 regular meeting
• Follow‑up on Planning Commission referrals to the City Council

Arts & Culture Commission Retreat (Special Meeting)

The Arts & Culture Commission held a special retreat to review its procedural rules, the Brown Act, and its bylaws. Commissioners also examined the 2025 goals, expectations for 2026, and a partnership event with Culture Fest scheduled for March 21, 2026. No formal actions or votes were listed on the agenda.

• Robert’s Rules of Order – Review and Discussion
• Brown Act Overview – Review and Discussion
• Commission Bylaws – Review and Discussion
• 2025 Commission Goals – Review
• Partnership Event with Culture Fest on March 21, 2026

Climate Action Plan Task Force Special Meeting

The Climate Action Plan Task Force will meet to select a Chair and Vice Chair. The body will also receive an overview of CAP 2.0 and a presentation on the Brown Act.

• Selection of Task Force Chair and Vice Chair
• Overview of CAP 2.0
• City Clerk presentation on the Brown Act
• Discussion of future meeting day and time

Human Relations Commission

The Human Relations Commission will meet to discuss the District African American Advisory (D3A) and review commission bylaws. The body is scheduled to finalize the adoption of subcommittee descriptions.

• Final adoption of Subcommittee Description
• Review of HRC Bylaws
• Discussion regarding NHUSD - The District African American Advisory (D3A)
• Presentation by Commissioner Uzoegwu on Youth in Nigeria

Bicycle and Pedestrian Advisory Committee

The agenda consists of procedural boilerplate and general categories for discussion. No specific projects, contracts, or ordinances are listed for decision.

Parks & Recreation Commission Special Meeting - Park Tour

The Union City Parks & Recreation Commission will hold a special meeting to tour several parks on the east and west sides of the city. No formal decisions or votes are scheduled; the agenda consists of the site visits and related communications. The meeting includes a brief opening, a vehicle departure to the park sites, and an adjournment.

• Visit Shorty Garcia Park (east side)
• Visit Fred Castro Park (east side)
• Visit Dry Creek Park (east side)
• Visit Heritage Oak Park (east side)
• Visit San Andreas, 9-11 Memorial / Sugar Mill, Tidewater, and Courthouse Parks (west side)

Planning Commission Regular Meeting

The Planning Commission will hold public hearings for two use permit applications. These include a request for a new wireless facility and a business expansion for a massage and body work service.

• Use Permit (UP-25-001) and Site Development Review (SD-25-001) for a wireless facility and building height increase at 32975 Alvarado-Niles Road
• Use Permit (UP-25-004) for a massage/body work business expansion at 30669 Union City Boulevard

Parks and Recreation Commission

The Parks and Recreation Commission will review updates on the BART Mural Project, a BMX Bike Park proposal, and the West Side Community Garden. The body will also discuss repurposing sports fields and receive recommendations from the City Council regarding historical designations.

• BART Mural Project Update
• BMX Bike Park Proposal
• West Side Community Garden
• Sports Advisory Committee / Repurposing Fields
• Council Recommendations: Bike Workshop, Sister City Plaza, Tribute to Richard Valle

Planning Commission Regular Meeting

The Planning Commission will approve the minutes from the August 7, 2025 meeting, hear public comments, and consider a new application from Alvarado Union City, LLC for a use permit (UP‑25‑002) and an administrative site development review (ASD‑25‑001) covering commercial uses, façade improvements, minor site work, and four new monument signs at 33306‑33448 Alvarado‑Niles Road in the Special Industrial district. Staff recommends the project be categorically exempt under CEQA. The commission will also review follow‑up referrals to the City Council and preview upcoming applications for the October 2, 2025 meeting.

• Approval of minutes from the August 7, 2025 regular meeting
• Public oral communications (no immediate action)
• New hearing: Alvarado Union City, LLC use permit (UP‑25‑002) and ASD‑25‑001 for commercial uses, façade upgrades, minor site improvements, and four monument signs at 33306‑33448 Alvarado‑Niles Road (APN 475‑0100‑036‑00) in the Special Industrial zone
• Staff recommendation: CEQA categorical exemption under Section 15301
• Commission follow‑up on referrals to City Council and preview of applications for the October 2 meeting

Bicycle and Pedestrian Advisory Committee Meeting

The Bicycle and Pedestrian Advisory Committee will discuss bicycle boulevard concepts for Arizona Street and plan a ribbon-cutting event for Union City Boulevard bike lanes. The committee will also review past meeting minutes and address public comment procedures.

• Approval of April 16th, 2025 BPAC Meeting Minutes
• Presentation on Arizona Street Bicycle Boulevard Concepts
• Discussion on UCB Bike Lanes Ribbon Cutting & Bike Rodeo
• Upcoming Union City Blvd. Bike Lanes Ribbon Cutting Event
• December 16, 2025 BPAC Meeting Cancelled

Joint City & District Subcommittee Meeting

The City of Union City and New Haven Unified School District will discuss several infrastructure and community projects. The meeting includes updates on transit, bike lanes, and school-related facilities.

• James Logan High School Pool
• Measure N
• Union City Boulevard Bike Lanes Project Update
• Alameda County Water District Construction on Alvarado-Niles Road Update
• Decoto Road Railroad Crossing concrete surface completion

City Council Special Meeting

The City Council will conduct a live mock meeting to test the OneMeeting agenda management system, including demonstrations of agenda packet display, motion and vote simulations, and two resolutions (declaring September 2025 as “Mock Meeting Month” and supporting the new software). No official actions or decisions will be taken during this mock session. After the mock exercise, the Council will meet in closed session to discuss existing litigation and a public employee performance evaluation.

• Walkthrough of agenda packet display and live presentation tools (demonstration)
• Motion/second/vote simulation (demonstration)
• Resolution declaring September 2025 “Mock Meeting Month” (demonstration only)
• Resolution supporting use of new agenda management software (demonstration only)
• Closed‑session conference with legal counsel on National Opioid Settlement litigation and public employee performance evaluation

City Council/Successor Agency Regular Meeting

The City Council will consider several high-value construction and design contracts for transit and road projects. The body is also reviewing labor agreements with Operating Engineers Local 3 and appointments to city task forces.

• Construction contract for At-Grade Pedestrian Crossing at BART with Disney Construction, Inc. for $5,533,333
• Design contract amendment for Quarry Lakes Parkway (East West Connector) with Mark Thomas & Company, Inc. for $2,988,000
• Acceptance of $1,500,000 from Alameda County Transportation Commission for Transit Fleet Electrification
• Alerting system upgrade for Fire Stations No. 31, 32, and 33 totaling not-to-exceed $343,638.45
• Annual Sidewalk, Curb & Gutter, and Ramp Repair contract with Rosas Brothers Construction for $539,954

Planning Commission Regular Meeting

The Planning Commission will continue discussions on recommending a representative for the Climate Action Plan Task Force. The body will also review commission norms, guidelines, and updated bylaws.

• Recommendation of a Planning Commission Representative to the Climate Action Plan Task Force
• Review of the 2025 Commission Norms and Guidelines
• Review of Updated Planning Commission Bylaws

City Council Special Closed Session

The City Council is meeting in a special closed session to confer with labor negotiators. The discussion involves employee organizations from Operating Engineers Local 3.

• Conference with labor negotiators regarding Operating Engineers Local 3 Professional Employee Group
• Conference with labor negotiators regarding Operating Engineers Local 3 Management Employee Group

City Council Special Meeting

The Union City City Council will hold a special study session to discuss the Economic Development Strategic Plan. The session features a discussion with Gurbax Sahota, President & CEO of the California Association for Local Economic Development (CALED), and Stephen Baiter, Executive Director of the East Bay Economic Development Alliance. No formal decisions are scheduled; the agenda item is for informational discussion only.

• Study Session – Economic Development – discussion with Gurbax Sahota, President & CEO, CALED
• Study Session – Economic Development – discussion with Stephen Baiter, Executive Director, East Bay Economic Development Alliance

Legislation and Policy Committee Meeting

The Union City Legislation and Policy Committee will meet to review and recommend a draft Project Labor Agreement. The agenda includes the approval of previous meeting minutes and oral communications.

• Review and Recommendation of the Draft Project Labor Agreement
• Approval of April 28, 2025 Meeting Minutes
• Oral Communications
• Call to Order
• Roll Call

City Council/Successor Agency Regular Meeting

The Union City City Council will consider several routine consent items, including approving a three‑year consulting services agreement with The Pun Group, LLP for up to $321,555 to provide professional auditing services. The Council will also adopt resolutions to fund $175,000 for air‑conditioning unit replacement at the Mark Green Sports Center, amend a traffic‑signal contract with a $200,000 amendment, reject bids for a BART at‑grade crossing, and approve Union City Transit fall service changes effective August 9, 2025.

• Approve $321,555 three‑year consulting services agreement with The Pun Group, LLP for auditing
• Allocate $175,000 for Mark Green Sports Center air‑conditioning units replacement
• Amend Cal‑West Lighting contract with $200,000 addition for traffic signal maintenance
• Reject all bids for the at‑grade pedestrian crossing at BART (Project No. 14‑14)
• Approve Union City Transit Fall 2025 service changes effective August 9, 2025

City Council/Successor Agency Regular Meeting

The City Council will hold public hearings on the proposed FY 2025-2026 and FY 2026-2027 biennial budget and the five-year capital improvement plan. The body will also consider funding for the Quarry Lakes Parkway project and updates to city ordinances.

• Public hearing on FY 2025-2026 & FY 2026-2027 Biennial Budget and Five-Year Capital Improvement Plan
• Proposed $3,995,000 additional funding for the Quarry Lakes Parkway (East West Connector) Project (Total: $8,996,191)
• Public hearing to confirm assessment and order levy for Landscape and Lighting District No. 3 for FY 2025/2026
• Adoption of a Military Equipment Use Policy in compliance with Assembly Bill 481
• Resolution to vote 'Yes' for the Union Landing Property and Business Improvement District Assessment

City Council Special Meeting

The council will hold a study session to present staff reports on the FY 2025‑2026 and FY 2026‑2027 biennial budget, focusing on non‑general and non‑CIP funds. Items include the Corporate Yard Fuel Facility & Maintenance Fund, Solid Waste Assessment Fund, Recycling & Waste Management Fund, and the SB 1383 CalRecycle Fund. The discussion will examine revenues, expenditures, and fund balances for each account.

• Study session on other city funds (non‑general, non‑CIP) excluding transit funds
• Corporate Yard Fuel Facility & Maintenance Fund (Fund 521) revenues and expenditures
• Solid Waste Assessment Fund (Fund 203) franchise fee revenues and use
• Recycling & Waste Management Fund (Fund 204) service fee revenues and expenditures
• SB 1383 CalRecycle Fund (Fund 209) grant and franchise revenue details

City Council Special Meeting

The Union City City Council will hold a special meeting to study items in the five‑year Capital Improvement Plan for the 2025‑2026 to 2029‑2030 biennial budget. Oral reports will cover the Alvarado Boulevard resurfacing ($150,000), Dyer Street Phase II resurfacing ($1,513,974), and a range of transit‑related projects including a $13,423,939 procurement of 14 electric buses. The meeting also includes a comprehensive staff report on the overall CIP. No formal actions are scheduled; the items are for discussion and review.

• Alvarado Boulevard Resurfacing – $150,000 (Measure BB B&P)
• Dyer Street Resurfacing, Phase II – $1,513,974 (SB1 & Measure BB)
• Alvarado‑Niles Road Multimodal Corridor Study – $585,000 (SB1, Measure BB, Measure BB Bike&Ped)
• Alvarado‑Niles Road Part‑Time Transit Lanes Pilot – $100,000 (Measure BB)
• Transit Heavy‑Duty Battery EV Procurement (14 electric buses) – $13,423,939 (FTA Grant & Local Transit)

City Council/Successor Agency Regular Meeting

The City Council will consider an ordinance designating local fire hazard severity zones and a list of road repair projects for Fiscal Year 2025-2026. The body will also review the 2024 Annual Military Equipment Report and discuss updates to commission attendance and ethics standards.

• Ordinance designating Local Responsibility Area Fire Hazard Severity Zones
• Approval of FY 2025-2026 road repair projects funded by SB-1
• Review of 2024 Annual Military Equipment Report and Military Equipment Use Policy
• Proposed amendments to Commissioner Attendance Standards and Ethics/AB 1234 Training Requirements
• Appointment of Anita Roque as an alternate commissioner to the Senior Citizens Commission

City Council Special Closed Session

The City Council is meeting in a special closed session to conduct a conference with labor negotiators. The discussion involves the OE3 Management and OE3 Professionals employee organizations.

• Closed session conference with labor negotiators regarding OE3 Management and OE3 Professionals

Planning Commission Meeting

The Union City Planning Commission will hold a public hearing on a Use Permit (UP‑23‑004) and Administrative Site Development Review (ASD‑23‑010) for a two‑story, 4,230‑square‑foot residence with a 1,039‑square‑foot garage on a 57,858‑square‑foot lot at 467 Riviera Drive. Staff recommends the project be categorically exempt from CEQA under Section 15303. The agenda also includes approval of April 3 minutes, follow‑up on referrals to the City Council, and notice of upcoming applications for the July 17 meeting.

• Public hearing: Use Permit UP‑23‑004 and ASD‑23‑010 for 4,230‑sq‑ft residence with garage at 467 Riviera Drive (APN 087‑0096‑017‑00)
• Approval of Planning Commission minutes from the regular meeting of April 3, 2025
• Follow‑up on Planning Commission referrals to the City Council
• Notice of upcoming applications for the regular Planning Commission meeting on July 17, 2025
• Oral communications opportunity for persons to speak on items not listed on the agenda

City Council Special Meeting

The City Council will hold a study session to review various restricted, fiduciary, and internal service funds for the FY 2025-2026 and FY 2026-2027 biennial budget. Staff will present information on how these funds are used to account for specific revenues and expenditures.

• Supplemental Law Enforcement Services Fund (SLESF) for police equipment, training, and 2.5 FTE Police Cadets
• Asset Forfeiture Fund for assets seized in criminal cases
• Office of Traffic Safety Fund for impaired and distracted driving enforcement
• PD Miscellaneous Grants Fund including Cannabis Tax and Tobacco grants

City Council Special Meeting

The City Council will hold a study session to review various restricted and internal city funds as part of the FY 2025-2026 and FY 2026-2027 biennial budget process. Staff will present information on special revenue, fiduciary, debt service, and internal service funds.

• PEG Cable TV Fund: Anticipated annual revenues of $83,700 and $86,200 for the next two years
• Workers’ Comp Self-Insurance Fund: Proposed temporary strategy to reduce annual transfers to balance the General Fund
• General Liability Self-Insurance Fund: Review of liability insurance premiums and claims settlements
• Fleet Operations Fund: Review of costs for operating the City's fleet division

City Council/Successor Agency Regular Meeting

The Union City City Council will consider a consent calendar that approves recent meeting minutes and adopts several resolutions, such as appointing tax committee members, creating a Climate Action Plan Task Force, redistributing unspent travel funds, filing an MTC funding application for the Block 5 Mobility Hub, and amending a consulting contract for the Union City Boulevard Bike Lanes Project. The Council will also adopt City Manager reports that approve amendments to the fire and emergency response agreement, extend franchise agreements for waste, compost and recycling services with Republic Services and Tri‑CED for ten years, approve the Landscape and Lighting Maintenance District engineer’s report, and waive full reading of a fire hazard zones ordinance. All items are presented for a single motion unless removed for discussion.

• Adopt a resolution authorizing a $30,000 amendment to the consulting services agreement (total not‑to‑exceed $354,800) for the Union City Boulevard Bike Lanes Project (City Project No. 17‑29).
• Adopt a resolution creating a Climate Action Plan Task Force.
• Adopt a resolution authorizing the filing of an MTC funding application for the Block 5 Mobility Hub Project (City Project No. 25‑22).
• Adopt resolutions extending franchise agreements for waste, compost and recycling collection with Republic Services and Tri‑CED for an additional ten‑year term (July 1 2025 – June 30 2035).
• Adopt a resolution amending the fire and emergency response services agreement with Alameda County Fire Department.

City Council/Successor Agency Regular Meeting

The Union City Council will vote on a consent calendar that includes routine approvals and several resolutions. Key actions are the purchase of a Pierce Enforcer 1500 fire engine for $1,214,277.65, a $175,166.93 contract for door access equipment at City Hall, and the reallocation of the city’s cash investment portfolio. The council also considers grant acceptances, a $35,000 donation for a park playground, and a $299,010 consulting contract for the Parks and Recreation Master Plan.

• Resolution to purchase one Pierce Enforcer 1500 fire engine for $1,214,277.65 from Golden State Fire Apparatus
• Resolution to contract Portola for door access equipment, software, and services up to $175,166.93
• Resolution to accept a $128,020 DOE Energy Efficiency grant for three hybrid fleet vehicles
• Resolution to accept a $35,000 Fremont Bank Foundation donation for Heritage Oak Park playground replacement
• Resolution to authorize a $299,010 consulting agreement with Gates + Associates for the Parks and Recreation Master Plan

City Council Special Closed Session

The Union City City Council special closed session will consider appointing a Community & Recreation Services Director under Government Code §54957. It will also hold a conference with labor negotiators representing OE3 Management and OE3 Professionals, with city officials present. The meeting is closed to the public as required by law.

• Appointment of Community & Recreation Services Director (Gov. Code §54957)
• Conference with labor negotiators for OE3 Management and OE3 Professionals (Gov. Code §54957.6)

City Council Special Meeting

The City Council is meeting to decide whether to adopt a resolution canceling the request for commercial cannabis permit applicants issued under Resolution No. 6245-24. This application cycle ran from January 10, 2024, through April 9, 2024.

• Proposed resolution to cancel commercial cannabis permit applications issued pursuant to Resolution No. 6245-24

City Council Special Meeting

The Union City Council will hold a special meeting to discuss projected revenues and expenditures for the fiscal years 2025-2026 and 2026-2027. Staff will present financial trends and strategies to balance the budget, including business license tax enforcement and cost recovery for services.

• Discussion of FY 2025-2026 & FY 2026-2027 General Fund Revenues and Expenditures
• Presentation on financial trends and budget balancing strategies
• Review of property tax revenue projections and per capita tax comparisons
• Staff recommendation to hear a presentation and discuss financial information
• Presentation on Proposition 13's impact on city budgets

Legislation and Policy Committee Meeting

The Legislation and Policy Committee will examine the Policy Governing Expenses of the City Council. Staff will seek direction on whether to remove or increase the $2,000 cap on redistributed travel funds, adopt per‑diem reimbursement, eliminate cash‑advance provisions, and allow more flexibility in Council technology purchases. Any changes must be approved before June 30, 2025 to affect the current fiscal year’s budget reconciliation.

• Review of $2,000 cap on redistribution of unused Council travel funds
• Consideration of per‑diem reimbursement based on federal GSA rates
• Proposal to eliminate the cash‑advance section of the expense policy
• Discussion of allowing Councilmembers to select and purchase IT equipment with approval

City Council/Successor Agency Regular Meeting

The City Council will consider several contracts for citywide infrastructure and consulting services. The body is also deciding on the purchase of new police firearms and updates to health plan contributions for police and unrepresented employees.

• Purchase of Glock firearms and equipment from LC Action Police Supply for $113,898.56 and $9,101.44 for training
• Construction contract for Citywide Full Trash Capture Device Installation with United Storm Water, Inc. for $133,641
• Amendment to Elliott Group Consulting agreement for Tyler Munis Project Support increasing the total amount to $165,486
• Funding application for FLEA Microtransit Expansion of Service in the amount of $225,603
• Side letters regarding health plan contributions for Police Officers’ Association and Police Management Association

Planning Commission Meeting

The Planning Commission will meet to review updated commission bylaws and continue discussions regarding the General Plan and Housing Element Annual Progress Reports. The meeting also includes a review of referrals to the City Council and a preview of upcoming applications for May 1.

• Review of Updated Planning Commission Bylaws
• Discussion on General Plan / Housing Element Annual Progress Reports
• Follow-up on Planning Commission referrals to the City Council

City Council Special Meeting

The City Council will hear budget presentations from Department Directors for the proposed FY 2025-2026 and FY 2026-2027 biennial budget. These presentations will cover departmental overviews, staffing, goals, and significant budget changes. No official budget adoption will occur at this meeting.

• Study session on the proposed FY 2025-2026 & FY 2026-2027 Biennial Budget

City Council/Successor Agency Regular Meeting

The Union City Council will consider several consent‑calendar resolutions, including adopting a $2,511.60 increase to the Union Landing Roadway Access Improvements budget, initiating a levy for the Citywide Landscape & Lighting District, and approving a consulting agreement for environmental clearance of the Station East Phases 2 and 3 project. The most significant item is a resolution to purchase virtual machine infrastructure, hypervisor software, and professional services from Sidepath for up to $316,689.23, amending the FY 2024‑2025 General Fund budget. Additional routine items include approving past meeting minutes and appointing a senior‑citizens commission member.

• Adopt resolution to increase Union Landing Roadway Access Improvements budget by $2,511.60 (Project No. 23‑15)
• Adopt resolution to levy assessments for Citywide Landscape & Lighting District No. 3 for FY 2025/2026
• Approve consulting services agreement with ICF for environmental clearance of Station East Phases 2 & 3, not to exceed $157,978
• Approve purchase of virtual machine infrastructure, hypervisor software, and services from Sidepath, not‑to‑exceed $316,689.23
• Adopt memorandum of understanding with Service Employees’ International Union and amend city salary schedule

Planning Commission Meeting

The Planning Commission will meet to discuss the 2024 General Plan and Housing Element Annual Progress Reports. The meeting also includes the approval of minutes from the February 20, 2025, regular meeting.

• 2024 General Plan and Housing Element Annual Progress Reports update

City Council Special Meeting

The City Council will conduct interviews with seven applicants for open seats on the Sales Tax and Utility Users’ Tax Committee. The council will discuss potential appointments, though final decisions will be made at a future regular meeting.

• Interviews for Sales Tax and Utility Users’ Tax Committee vacancies

City Council Special Closed Session (TEST)

The City Council will meet in a special closed session to confer with labor negotiators. The discussion involves the Service Employees International Union Local 1021 and Operating Engineers Local 3.

• Conference with labor negotiators regarding SEIU Local 1021 and Operating Engineers Local 3

City Council Special Closed Session

The Union City City Council will hold a special closed meeting to confer with labor negotiators regarding contracts with the Service Employees International Union Local 1021 and Operating Engineers Local 3.

• Closed session with labor negotiators
• Contract talks with SEIU Local 1021
• Contract talks with Operating Engineers Local 3

City Council/Successor Agency Regular Meeting

The City Council will consider updating zoning laws to support the city's 2023-2031 Housing Element, specifically regarding accessory dwelling units. The body will also hold a public hearing to accept annual progress reports for the General Plan and Housing Element.

• Zoning Text Amendment (AT-25-001) to update Accessory Dwelling Units regulations
• Consulting agreement with David J. Powers for Louie Ranch Project environmental documentation not to exceed $251,860
• Appointment of Prairna Gupta Garg to the Planning Commission
• Selection of the Fremont Argus as the official newspaper for Fiscal Year 2025-2026
• Public hearing for 2024 General Plan and Housing Element Annual Progress Reports

Planning Commission Meeting

The commission will hold a public hearing on a Use Permit (UP‑24‑003) and Site Development Review (SD‑24‑006) for a project at 3880 Smith Street in the Private Institutional zone. The proposal includes demolition of an accessory structure, a 2,091‑sq‑ft addition, interior mezzanine, parking reconfiguration, new trash enclosure, and ADA upgrades. Staff recommends the project be categorically exempt from CEQA under Section 15301, Class 1.

• Use Permit (UP‑24‑003) and Site Development Review (SD‑24‑006) for 3880 Smith Street
• Demolition of 480‑sq‑ft accessory structure and addition of 2,091‑sq‑ft to existing building
• Construction of interior mezzanine (1,311 sq ft) and new ADA ramps and parking spaces
• Reconfiguration of parking areas and new trash enclosure
• Staff recommendation for categorical CEQA exemption (Section 15301, Class 1)

City Council/Successor Agency Regular Meeting

The Union City City Council will conduct a public hearing on Ordinance AT-25-001, which proposes extensive changes to the zoning code, including accessory dwelling units and affordable housing provisions. The Council will also adopt resolutions to authorize contract amendments with Cumming Group, Gray‑Bowen‑Scott, and Greens Distribution, and to amend commission attendance standards and membership. All items on the consent calendar will be approved by a single motion.

• Adopt resolution authorizing the City Manager to execute the Fourth Amendment to the Consulting Services Agreement with Cumming Group, $118,898 (total contract $456,898) for construction project management services
• Adopt resolution authorizing the City Manager to execute the Fifth Amendment to the Consulting Agreement with William R. Gray and Company, Inc. DBA Gray‑Bowen‑Scott, $475,000 (total not‑to‑exceed $1,379,000) for transportation grant reporting and reimbursement processing
• Adopt resolution authorizing purchase of one main distribution switchboard from Greens Distribution for $248,028 for the Transit Corp Yard Bus Charging Stations project
• Waive further reading and adopt ordinance amending attendance standards and reducing commission membership from seven to five
• Public hearing and introduction of Ordinance AT-25-001 to rescind and replace the ADU chapter and amend several zoning sections, with a CEQA exemption

City Council Special Closed Session

The City Council is holding a special closed session to discuss a public employee appointment. The meeting focuses on the appointment of a Community & Recreation Services Director.

• Public employee appointment for Community & Recreation Services Director

City Council/Successor Agency Regular Meeting

The City Council will discuss unaudited financial results for Fiscal Year 2023-2024 and consider budget amendments. The body will also vote on several consent calendar items including grant acceptance and contract amendments.

• Acceptance of $75,000 CalRecycle grant for Citywide Street Pavement Rehabilitation Project
• Third Amendment to Park Engineering contract for $100,000 (total not-to-exceed $374,000)
• Proposed ordinance to decrease Park and Recreation and Senior Citizens Commission membership from seven to five
• Resolution to amend the Conflict of Interest Code for specific city positions
• Completion of the Mariner Park Play Equipment and Surface Replacement Project

City Council Special Closed Session

The Union City City Council will meet in a closed session on February 25, 2025. The session is limited to a conference with labor negotiators representing Service Employees International Union Local 1021, attended by the City Manager, Human Resources Director, and IEDA Labor Negotiator. No other agenda items are listed.

• Conference with labor negotiators (SEIU Local 1021)
• Oral communications limited to items on the special meeting agenda

Planning Commission Meeting

The Union City Planning Commission will hold a public hearing on an Administrative Use Permit (AUP‑24‑001) and Administrative Site Development Review (ASD‑24‑007) for 3 Ducks Preschool & Daycare. The project proposes a new 1,070‑square‑foot playground and site improvements to an existing 1,450‑square‑foot building on a 0.33‑acre parcel in the Village Mixed Use (VMU) zoning district. Staff recommends the project be categorically exempt from CEQA under Section 15303. The commission will decide whether to approve the permit and review.

• AUP‑24‑001 and ASD‑24‑007 for 3 Ducks Preschool at 3801 Smith Street (APN 483‑0015‑088‑00), VMU zone, includes new 1,070‑sq‑ft playground and site improvements; staff recommends CEQA categorical exemption

City Council Special Meeting

The City Council will hold a study session to review a proposal for the Station East Phases 2 and 3 Residential Project. The project involves building up to 262 for-sale townhouse-style condominiums on an 11.25-acre site. No formal action will be taken at this meeting.

• Proposed development of up to 262 for-sale townhouse-style condominium units
• Project site located west of Zwissig Way and south of the planned Bradford Way extension
• Discussion of land use change for two parcels (APN 87-23-14-2 and 87-23-38) in the 7th Street Industrial Area

City Council Special Closed Session

The Union City City Council will meet in a closed session to confer with labor negotiators representing the Service Employees International Union Local 1021. City Manager Joan Malloy, HR Director Jason Castleberry, and IEDA Labor Negotiator Jeff Bailey will attend. The discussion is required under Government Code § 54957.6. No other agenda items are scheduled for public discussion.

• Closed‑session conference with SEIU Local 1021 labor negotiators
• Attendance by City Manager, HR Director, and IEDA labor negotiator

City Council/Successor Agency Regular Meeting

The Union City City Council will consider three consent‑calendar items, including adopting a resolution to accept a $3,000,000 grant from the Metropolitan Transportation Commission for the Union City BART At‑Grade Pedestrian Crossing Project. The Council will also authorize a $801,191 amendment to a consulting contract for the Quarry Lakes Parkway design and hold a public hearing on establishing two underground utility districts. No other business is listed.

• Adopt resolution accepting $3,000,000 Regional Measure 3 grant for BART at‑grade crossing (Project No. 14‑14)
• Authorize $801,191 amendment to consulting services agreement with Mark Thomas & Company for Quarry Lakes Parkway design (Project No. 18‑04)
• Public hearing to consider establishing Underground District No. 20 (Smith St. to Union City Blvd.) and District No. 21 (Decoto Rd. to Alvarado‑Niles Rd.) under CPUC Electric Rule 20A

City Council & Planning Joint Special Meeting

The City Council and Planning Commission will meet jointly for a special session. The agenda consists solely of procedural items: call to order, oral communications limited to agenda items, a tour, and adjournment. No decisions, votes, or public hearings are scheduled.

• Call to order
• Oral communications (comments limited to agenda items)
• Tour
• Adjournment

Planning Commission Meeting

The Planning Commission is considering a zoning text amendment (AT-25-001) to update regulations for accessory dwelling units (ADUs) and junior accessory dwelling units (JADUs). The proposal aims to align city code with recent state law changes, simplify development standards, and reorganize the municipal code to encourage housing production.

• Zoning Text Amendment (AT-25-001) to rescind and replace Chapter 18.34 (Accessory Dwelling Units)
• Proposed amendments to Chapters 18.08, 18.31, 18.32, and 18.33 of the Union City Municipal Code
• Updates to comply with state laws including AB 345, AB 2221, SB 897, AB 976, SB 477, AB 2533, and SB 1211
• Proposed simplification of development standards and procedures for ADUs and JADUs

City Council/Successor Agency Regular Meeting

The Union City Council will consider approving contracts for transit services, recycling campaigns, and a senior center generator upgrade, as well as appointing members to various city commissions. The meeting also includes proclamations for National Stalking Awareness Month and Lunar New Year.

• Approve $131,000 recycling campaign services with Allied Waste Services
• Authorize $175,500 increase for GIS support with Good City Company
• Award $566,091 construction contract for Ruggieri Senior Center generator upgrade
• Authorize $7,844,776 for Union City Transit operations and maintenance
• Adopt budget amendments for the Ruggieri Senior Center project

Legislation and Policy Committee Meeting

The Legislation and Policy Committee will discuss several business matters, including a review of commission and committee board structures and a recommendation to the City Council. The committee will consider options for the Larry Orozco Teen Workshop. It will also consider authorizing the use of the city seal and logo for the National League of Cities prescription drug discount program and make a recommendation to the City Council.

• Review and discussion of commission and committee board structures with recommendation to City Council
• Options regarding Larry Orozco Teen Workshop
• Consideration of authorization to use city seal/logo for National League of Cities prescription drug discount program and recommendation to City Council

City Council Special Meeting

The City Council will conduct interviews for open seats on various boards, commissions, and committees. These interviews are part of a recruitment process to fill vacancies on the Arts and Culture, Human Relations, and Parks and Recreation commissions. Final appointments are scheduled for January 28, 2025.

• Interviews for Human Relations Commission candidates: Diah Slaton, Ravi Pal, Vipan Bajwa, and Inderjit Singh
• Interviews for Parks and Recreation Commission candidates: Diah Slaton, Rithi Chopra, Inderjit Singh, and Julian Ortiz
• Interviews for Arts and Culture Commission candidates: Diah Slaton and Rithi Chopra
• Discussion of potential appointments for all interviewed candidates

Planning Commission Meeting

The Planning Commission will hold a public hearing regarding a request to subdivide a 15,000 square-foot parcel into two smaller lots. The body will also adopt its 2025 meeting calendar.

• Tentative Parcel Map (TPM-24-002) for 4477 & 4489 Horner Street to create two parcels of 6,750 and 8,250 square feet
• Adoption of the 2025 Meeting Calendar

City Council/Successor Agency Regular Meeting

The Union City City Council will vote on a series of consent‑calendar items and several resolutions. Key actions include accepting a $112,227 Department of Justice tobacco grant, approving a $25,000 amendment to a consulting agreement for bike‑lane construction, adding $801,191 to the Quarry Lakes Parkway final‑design funding, and requesting $3,507,000 from the Metropolitan Transportation Commission for the Regional Measure 3 Dumbarton Corridor Improvements Program. The Council will also consider employment and compensation amendments for city staff.

• Adopt resolution authorizing acceptance of a $112,227 DOJ Tobacco Grant for FY 2025‑2028
• Adopt resolution approving a $25,000 amendment to the consulting agreement with PGA Design Inc. (total contract not to exceed $206,658) for Union City Boulevard Bike Lanes
• Adopt resolution adding $801,191 to the Quarry Lakes Parkway final‑design funding (total PFA $5,001,191)
• Adopt resolution authorizing the City Manager to request $3,507,000 from the MTC Regional Measure 3 Dumbarton Corridor Improvements Program
• Adopt resolution approving an amendment to the employment agreement with Jared Rinetti to serve as Police Chief and updating the city salary schedule

City Council Special Closed Session

The Union City City Council will meet in a closed session on Jan 7, 2025. The meeting includes a conference with labor negotiators representing Service Employees International Union Local 1021, along with the City Manager, Human Resources Director, and IEDA labor negotiator. After the discussion, the council will receive a report out of the closed session.

• Conference with labor negotiators (SEIU Local 1021) involving city officials
• Report out of closed session