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AGENDA
CITY OF UNION CITY/
SUCCESSOR AGENCY TO THE REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY MEETING
Tuesday, August 9, 2016
7:00 PM
COUNCIL CHAMBERS
34009 ALVARADO NILES ROAD
I.
CALL TO ORDER
I.a.
Pledge of Allegiance
I.b.
Roll Call
Mayor Carol Dutra-Vernaci
Vice Mayor Emily Duncan
Councilmember Lorrin Ellis
Councilmember Pat Gacoscos
Councilmember Jim Navarro
I.
II.
UNFINISHED BUSINESS - None
III.
PROCLAMATIONS AND PRESENTATIONS
III.a. Proclamation in Recognition of WHCI Plumbing Supply on their
60th Anniversary
III.b. Proclamation in Recognition of Local Businesses for Their
Donations to the UCPD 50th Anniversary Event
IV.
ORAL COMMUNICATIONS
Comments from the audience on non-agenda items will be accepted
for a period of 30 minutes. Speakers are limited to three minutes
each. Persons wishing to speak must complete a speaker card
available at the rear of the Council Chamber or from the City Clerk. If
the number of speakers exceeds the time allotment, cards will be
shuffled and 10 speakers chosen at random. The remaining
speakers may speak under Section XI of the agenda.
City Council/RSA Agenda
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V.
CONSENT CALENDAR
All matters listed on the Consent Calendar are considered routine in
nature and will be enacted by one motion. If discussion is required
on a specific item, it will be removed from the Consent Calendar and
considered separately.
V.a.
Waived Further Reading of Proposed Ordinance
(This permits reading the title only in lieu of reciting the entire
text of any proposed Ordinance.)
VI.
V.b.
Approve the Minutes of the Special City Council Meeting of July
21, 2016
V.c.
Approve the Minutes of the Special City Council Meeting of July
25, 2016
V.d.
Approve the Minutes of the Regular City Council Meeting of July
26, 2016
V.e.
Adopt Resolutions Appointing Individuals to Serve on the
Human Relations Commission, Park & Recreation Commission,
Senior Commission and the Planning Commission
V.f.
Adopt Two Resolutions: 1) Adopt Resolution Awarding Contract
to PL Construction for the Renovation of the Police Department
Briefing Room; 2) Adopt Resolution Awarding Contract to TI
Training Corp for a Use of Force Training Simulator
V.g.
Adopt a Resolution to Approve Additional Appropriation for the
Public Works Tree Management Program
PUBLIC HEARINGS
VI.a. Conduct a Public Hearing on the Assessment of Liens Against
Certain Properties Located in the City Of Union City for
Delinquent Business License Taxes on Residential Rental
Properties; Adopt a Resolution Approving the Filing of
Assessable Liens and Directing Staff to Forward Such Liens to
the Alameda County Assessor for Placement on the Fiscal Year
2016-17 Secured Property Tax Roll
VII.
CITY MANAGER REPORTS
VII.a. 2015 Climate Action Plan Implementation Update
VII.b. City Council Authorization to Establish a Taskforce to Address
Rent and Tenant Issues
VII.c. Adopt a Resolution to Designate the Union City "U" Brand
Identity as the Official City Logo
VIII.
SUCCESSOR AGENCY TO REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY - None
IX.
AUTHORITIES AND AGENCIES - None
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X.
CITY COMMISSION / COMMITTEE REPORTS - None
XI.
SECOND ORAL COMMUNICATIONS
XII.
SCHEDULED ORAL COMMUNICATION - None
XIII.
ITEMS REFERRED BY COUNCIL
Oral Reports by Mayor and Councilmemebers on meetings of County
or Regional Board and Commissions
Alameda County Fire Department Advisory Commission
Alameda County Library Advisory Commission
Alameda County Mayors Conference
Alameda County Transportation Commission (ACTC)
Alameda County Waste Management Authority (WMA)
Association of Bay Area Governments (ABAG)
City of Union City Audit Subcommittee
City of Union City Youth Violence Prevention & Intervention
Advisory Committee
Disaster Council
Dumbarton Rail Corridor Policy Advisory Committee
East Bay Economic Development Alliance (EDA)
East Bay Regional Communications System Authority
(EBRCSA)
Economic Development Advisory Team (EDAT)
Housing Authority of Alameda County
League of California Cities, East Bay Division (LOCC)
New Haven Unified School District Joint Sub-Committee
Oakland Airport Community Noise Management Forum
Oversight Board to the Successor Agency to the Union City
Redevelopment Agency
Teen Center Project Updates
Union City Chamber of Commerce
XIV.
GOOD OF THE ORDER
XV.
CLOSED SESSION - None
XVI.
ADJOURNMENT
A complete agenda packet is available for review at City Hall or on our
website www.unioncity.org
Any writings or documents provided to a majority of City Council members
regarding any item on this agenda will be made available for public
inspection at the City Clerk's Counter at City Hall, located at 34009
Alvarado-Niles Road, Union City, California, during normal business hours.
Assistance will be provided to those requiring accommodations for
disabilities in compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990.
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Interested person must request the accommodation at least two working
days in advance of the meeting by contacting the City Clerk at (510) 6755348.
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ATTACHMENTS:
Description
Proclamation
Type
Attachment
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CITY OF UNION CITY
PROCLAMATION
WHEREAS, it is the honor of the City of Union City to recognize significant events in our business community; and
WHEREAS in 1956, Rick Mills and Mary Lee Mills founded a small water-heater repair business that would become
WHCI Plumbing Supply Company, creating a family business whose legacy includes CEO John Mills and Nadine Mills,
WHEREAS the business has a diversified model that provides service to plumbers, contractors, residents, commercial
construction, and more; and
WHEREAS the business has consistently grown through the years from its base in Union City; expanding in 1983, in
the 1990’s, and again in 2005, when WHCI Plumbing Supply moved their current corporate headquarters location and added a
68,000-square-foot warehouse in Union City, adding a retail showroom; and
WHEREAS the company has continued to expand its Bay Area services through satellite locations in Dublin and
Burlingame while continuing to call Union City “home;” and
WHEREAS WHCI Plumbing Supply has supported many local nonprofits and national charities throughout their
time in Union City, including the Avon Walk for Breast Cancer, the Alameda County Food Bank, the Tri-City Homeless
Shelter, the Honor Flight, and more, becoming a leading example of a community-minded business in Union City;
WHEREAS the City values a business, like WHCI Plumbing Supply, that is able to thrive for many years in our
community; and
THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED the City Council of the City of Union City does hereby recognize WHCI Plumbing
Supply, the Mills Family, and its employees, and their place in our community on the occasion of the company’s 60th Anniversary.
DATED this 9th day of August 2016
____________________________________
CAROL DUTRA-VERNACI, Mayor
____________________________________
EMILY DUNCAN, Vice Mayor
___________________________________
LORRIN ELLIS, Councilmember
____________________________________
PAT GACOSCOS, Councilmember
____________________________________
JIM NAVARRO, Councilmember
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ATTACHMENTS:
Description
Proclamation
Type
Attachment
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CITY OF UNION CITY
PROCLAMATION
In Recognition of Local Businesses for their
their Donations to the
UCPD 50th Anniversary Event
WHEREAS, the Union City Police Department was established on July 1, 1966, and proudly reached its 50th year of
service on July 1, 2016 and;
WHEREAS, the Department celebrated 50 year milestone on July 2, 2016 by hosting a public event at the Chief William
Cann Memorial Civic Center Park, as an opportunity to bring together members of the Union City community to celebrate this
special anniversary, and;
WHEREAS, the celebration would not have been possible without the help of countless members of the Department, City
staff, and community groups and businesses, giving their all in care and concern for a complete success, and;
WHEREAS,
WHEREAS, the excellent teamwork and camaraderie displayed by all of these groups working together ensured the event
ran flawlessly, with visitors staying for extended hours and really enjoying themselves, and;
WHEREAS, the actions of all who assisted with this event validated their devotion to our community-police partnership
and helped to highlight the professionalism and pride this Department has demonstrated throughout its 50 years of service to the
community, and;
WHEREAS, the City and its Police Department have received many compliments and expressions of gratitude from
members of the community, past and present employees, and many others, and;
WHEREAS, the following businesses selflessly donated their generosities of time, resources, equipment, and sponsorship
instrumental to the event’s unyielding quality, professionalism, and fun: Lion’s Club of Union City, Wal*Mart, Sound
Innovations, RC Cycle, Oh Cake, Cobalt Equipment, Alameda County 2nd District, Lopez Roofing, Cold Storage, Krispy Crème,
American Licorice,
Licorice, Adamson Police Products, San Francisco Coffee Company, and the Union City Police Officer’s Association, and;
NOW THEREFORE, we, Mayor and Members of the City Council of the City of Union City, on behalf of the entire
Union City community, do hereby proclaim our appreciation and gratitude to these businesses for their generous assistance to the
Union City Police Department’s 50th Anniversary Celebration.
DATED: August 9, 2016
_________________________________________
CAROL DUTRA-VERNACI, Mayor
_________________________________________
EMILY DUNCAN, Vice Mayor
_________________________________________
LORRIN ELLIS Councilmember
_________________________________________
PAT GACOSCOS, Councilmember
_________________________________________
JIM NAVARRO, Councilmember
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ATTACHMENTS:
Description
Type
Draft Minutes for the Special City Council Meeting of July 21, 2016 Attachment
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MINUTES OF SPECIAL MEETING
CITY OF UNION CITY
Thursday, July 21, 2016
6:00 p.m.
City Council Conference Room
34009 Alvarado-Niles Road
I.
CALL TO ORDER
Mayor Dutra-Vernaci called meeting at 6:00 p.m.
Present:
Councilmembers Duncan, Gacoscos, Navarro, Mayor Dutra- Vernaci
Absent:
Councilmember Ellis
Councilmembers discussed the appointment and confirmation process for Parks and
Recreation and Human Relations Commissions. Recently enacted policy on term limits for
Commission members was also discussed.
II.
COMMISSION INTERVIEWS
Interviews for Park and Recreation Commission
4 Commissioner term expirations
1 Alternate Commissioner term expiration
6:00 p.m.
6:15 p.m.
6:30 p.m.
6:45 p.m.
7:00 p.m.
David Acosta
Vincent Decierdo
Glenn Nate
Daniel Rivera
Kendahyl Wallace
Park & Recreation Commission
Interviews for Human Relations Commission
4 Commissioner term expirations
1 Unscheduled Vacancy for Alternate Commissioner (term to expire 1/14/18)
7:15 p.m.
7:30 p.m.
7:45 p.m.
8:00 p.m.
8:15 p.m.
Jaime Patiño
Demetria Summers
Sennai Kaffle
Arnold Pedrigal
Derrick Richardson
Human Relations Commission
Councilmembers provided comment. Appointments to the Parks and Recreation and
Human Relations Commission will be placed on the agenda for the regular City Council
Meeting of August 9, 2016.
III.
PUBLIC COMMENT – None.
IV.
ADJOURNMENT – Mayor Dutra-Vernaci adjourned the meeting at 9:00 p.m.
Respectfully submitted,
Anna M. Brown
City Clerk
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ATTACHMENTS:
Description
Type
Draft Minutes for the Special City Council Meeting of July 25, 2016 Attachment
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MINUTES OF SPECIAL MEETING
CITY OF UNION CITY
Monday, July 25, 2016
7:00 p.m.
City Council Conference Room
34009 Alvarado-Niles Road
I.
CALL TO ORDER
Mayor Dutra-Vernaci called meeting to order at 7:00 p.m.
Present:
Councilmembers Duncan, Gacoscos, Navarro, Mayor Dutra-Vernaci
Absent:
Councilmember Ellis
Councilmembers discussed the appointment and confirmation process for Senior and
Planning Commissions. Recently enacted policy on term limits for Commission members
was also discussed.
II.
COMMISSION INTERVIEWS
Interviews for Senior Commission
4 Commissioner Term Expirations
1 Alternate Commissioner Term Expiration
7:00 p.m.
7:10 p.m.
7:20 p.m.
7:30 p.m.
Mila Josue
Margaret Tai
Estrelitta Munsayac
Lawrence Gissible
Senior Commission
Senior Commission
Senior Commission
Senior Commission
Interviews for Planning Commission
1 Unscheduled Vacancy for Alternate Commissioner (term expires 12/10/17)
7:45 p.m.
8:00 p.m.
8:15 p.m.
8:30 p.m.
Jeanelle Singh
Scott Sakakihara
Timothy Conde
Amit Salwan
Planning Commission
Planning Commission
Planning Commission
Planning Commission
Councilmembers provided comment. Appointments to the Senior and Planning
Commission will be placed on the agenda for the Regular City Council meeting of August
9, 2016.
III.
PUBLIC COMMENT - None
IV.
ADJOURNMENT – Mayor Dutra-Vernaci adjourned the meeting at 9:01 p.m.
Anna M. Brown
City Clerk
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ATTACHMENTS:
Description
Draft Minutes for the CC meeting of July 26, 2016
Type
Attachment
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MINUTES
CITY OF UNION CITY/
SUCCESSOR AGENCY TO THE REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY MEETING
Tuesday, July 26, 2016
7:00 PM
COUNCIL CHAMBERS
34009 ALVARADO NILES ROAD
THIS MEETING WAS TELECONFERENCED PURSUANT TO GOVERNMENT CODE
SECTION 54953(b) WITH COUNCILMEMBER LORRIN ELLIS, FROM THE PULLMAN
PALM COVE SEA TEMPLE RESORT, 5 TRITON STREET 4879 PALM COVE,
AUSTRALIA. THE TELECONFERENCE LOCATION WAS ACCESSIBLE TO THE PUBLIC
FOR THE PUBLIC PORTION OF THIS MEETING PURSUANT TO GOVERNMENT CODE
SECTION 54953.3
I.
CALL TO ORDER
Mayor Dutra-Vernaci called the meeting to order at 7:00 p.m.
I.a.
Pledge of Allegiance
Mayor Dutra-Vernaci led the salute to the flag
I.b.
Roll Call
Present:
Councilmembers Ellis*, Gacoscos, Navarro, Vice
Mayor Duncan, Mayor Dutra-Vernaci
Absent:
None
*Councilmember Ellis via teleconference
II.
UNFINISHED BUSINESS - None
III.
PROCLAMATIONS AND PRESENTATIONS
III.a.
Proclamation in Recognition of Senior Deputy District Attorney Elgin
Lowe
Mayor Dutra-Vernaci read aloud and presented it to SDDA Lowe.
SDDA Lowe accepted the proclamation and gave thanks to Council
for the recognition.
III.b.
Presentation by Supervisor Richard Valle on the Dig Deep Farms
Expansion and the Woodlands and Habitat Restoration Project
Presentation on Dig Deep Farms, Woodlands Habitat Restoration
Project and Veterans Memorial Park was given.
Councilmember Ellis’ connection was disrupted at 7:27 p.m.
Mayor Dutra-Vernaci announced Councilmember Ellis would be
reconnected prior to item VII.b following a brief recess.
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IV.
ORAL COMMUNICATIONS - None
V.
CONSENT CALENDAR
It was moved by Vice Mayor Duncan and seconded by Councilmember
Navarro, to approve consent calendar items V.a through V.f. The motion was
carried by the following voice vote.
AYES:
NOES:
ABSTAIN:
ABSENT:
V.a.
Councilmembers Gacoscos and Navarro, Vice Mayor Duncan
and Mayor Dutra-Vernaci
None
None
Councilmember Ellis
Waived Further Reading of Proposed Ordinance
(This permits reading the title only in lieu of reciting the entire text of
any proposed Ordinance.)
V.b.
Approve the Minutes of the Special City Council Meeting Held on
June 4, 2016
V.c.
Approve the Minutes of the Regular City Council Meeting of July 12,
2016
V.d.
Adopted Resolution No. 4937-16, a Resolution for the Award of
Contracts for the H Street Green Street Improvements and
Construction Inspection Services, City Project No. 14-15
V.e.
Adopted Resolution No. 4938-16, to Accept Work for Modular
Building Renovation at Kennedy Park, City Project No. 14-17
V.f.
Adopted Resolution No. 4939-16, Accepting Work for the High
Density Storage System and Police Department Remodel & Addition,
City Project No. 08-16C
V.g.
Adopted Resolution No.4940-16, Approving Tract Map 8287 and
Approve Subdivision Improvement Agreement for Development at
309000 & 30910 Union City Blvd. with City Ventures (Union City 1 Inv,
LLC)
V.h.
Adopted Resolution No. 4941-16, for the Authorization to Purchase
Two John Deer Z920MZ-Trac. Commercial Mowers from John Deere,
City Project No. 16-29
VI. PUBLIC HEARINGS - None
VII. CITY MANAGER REPORTS
VII.a. Adopt a Resolution of the City Council of the City of Union City
Establishing Annual Rates for Municipal Solid Waste, Organic Waste,
Recycling and Storm Water Runoff Surcharge for 2016/17
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Recycling Programs Manager Roberto Munoz presented staff report
and responded to questions from Council. Councilmembers provided
comment.
It was moved by Councilmember Gacoscos and seconded by
Councilmember Navarro, to adopt Resolution No. 4942-16,
Establishing Annual Rates for Municipal Solid Waste, Organic Waste,
Recycling and Storm Water Runoff Surcharge for 2016/17. The
motion was moved by the following voice vote:
AYES:
NOES:
ABSTAIN:
ABSENT:
Councilmembers Gacoscos and Navarro, Vice Mayor
Duncan and Mayor Dutra-Vernaci
None
None
Councilmember Ellis
Mayor Dutra-Vernaci recessed meeting at 7:48 p.m.
Mayor Dutra Vernaci reconvened meeting at 7:58 p.m.
Councilmember Ellis returned to the meeting via teleconference at
7:59 p.m.
VII.b. Adopt a Resolution of the City Council of the City of Union City Calling
an Election to be held on November 8, 2016 for Voter Consideration
of the Extension of an Existing Voter-Approved Local Public Safety
Services Tax Ordinance for Four Years with No Increase in Tax
Rates for the Continued Maintenance of Public Services; Establishing
Policies and Procedures in Connections with Such an Election;
Requesting The Board of Supervisors Of the County of Alameda to
Consolidate the General Municipal Election with the General Election
to be Held on November 8, 2016; Requesting Certain Services of the
Registrar of Voters of Alameda County with Respect to the
Consolidated General Municipal Election; and Providing the Submittal
of Ballot Arguments and Rebuttals and Authorizing the Filing of an
Impartial Analysis City Manager Acosta presented report and
responded to questions made by City Council.
City Manager Acosta presented the staff report and responded to
questions from Council. Councilmembers provided comment.
Public comment was given by:
Carol Bridges
Adrian Landers
Elizabeth Ames
Lance Nishihira
Supervisor Richard Valle
Stan Rodriguez
Berry Ferrier
Joseph Baldwin
Sarabjit Cheema
Hugh McNamara
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Mayor Dutra Vernaci read email from Dave Sweilem in support of the
Measure.
Councilmembers provided comment and expressed support for the
Resolution and an extension of Measure UU.
It was moved by Councilmember Navarro and seconded by Vice
Mayor Duncan, to adopt Resolution No. 4943-16, Calling an Election
to Be Held On November 8, 2016, for Voter Consideration of the
Extension of an Existing Voter-Approved Local Public Safety Services
Tax Ordinance for Four Years with No Increase in Tax Rates for the
Continued Maintenance of Public Safety Services; Establishing
Policies and Procedures in Connection with Such an Election;
Requesting The Board of Supervisors of the County Of Alameda to
Consolidate the General Municipal Election with the General Election
to be Held on November 8, 2016, Requesting Certain Services of the
Registrar of Voters Of Alameda County with Respect to the
Consolidated general Municipal Election; and Providing for Submittal
of Ballot. The motion was moved by the following voice vote:
AYES:
NOES:
ABSTAIN:
ABSENT:
Councilmembers Ellis, Gacoscos, and Navarro,
Vice Mayor Duncan and Mayor Dutra-Vernaci
None
None
None
Councilmember Ellis left the meeting at 8:44 p.m.
VIII.
SUCCESSOR AGENCY TO REDEVLOPMENT AGENCY – None
IX.
AUTHORITIES AND AGENCIES – None
X.
CITY COMMISSION / COMMITTEE REPORTS – None
XI.
SECOND ORAL COMMUNICATIONS
Wynn Grcich expressed concerns over radiation in the water.
XII.
SCHEDULED ORAL COMMUNICATIONS
XIII.
ITEMS REFERRED BY COUNCIL
Oral Reports by Mayor and Councilmembers on meeting of County or
Regional Board and Commissions
Alameda County Fire Department Advisory Commission – Nothing Reported
Alameda County Library Advisory Commission – Nothing reported
Alameda County Mayors Conference – Mayor Dutra-Vernaci attended a
meeting on July 13 in Hayward where speakers from the East Bay Economic
Development Alliance spoke on area economic growth.
Alameda County Transportation Commission (ACTC) – Nothing reported
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Alameda County Waste Management Authority (WMA) – Nothing reported
City of Union City Youth Violence Prevention & Intervention Advisory
Committee Disaster Council – Nothing Reported
Dumbarton Rail Corridor Policy Advisory Committee – Nothing reported
East Bay Economic Development Alliance (EDA) – Nothing reported
East Bay Regional Communications System Authority – Nothing reported
Economic Development Advisory Team (EDAT) – Nothing reported
Housing Authority Of Alameda County (HACA) – Councilmember Gacoscos
stated that she attended the HACA meeting on July 20 where she was
elected Chair and presided over her first meeting. Also presented were the
2016 HACA Scholarship Winners and a Recognition for HACA Employees’
Years of Service.
League of California Cities, East Bay Division (LOCC) – Nothing reported
New Haven Unified School District Joint Sub-Committee – Nothing reported
Oakland Airport Community Noise Management Forum – Nothing reported
Oversight Board to the Successor Agency to the Union City Redevelopment
Agency – Nothing reported
Teen Center Project Updates – Nothing reported
Union City Chamber of Commerce – Nothing reported
XIV.
GOOD OF THE ORDER
Councilmember Gacoscos reported on here attendance of the following
events:
Union City Chamber of Commerce Spirit Awards on July 13 and
congratulated all the winners
Union City Board and Commissioner Interviews on July 21 and 25
Ribbon Cutting of Eyes Vision on July 23
4 Year Anniversary Celebration of Worlds Yoga
Councilmember Navarro also attended the Spirit Awards and the Boards and
Commission interviews.
Councilmember Navarro asked staff if they knew about the blackout he
experienced in his neighborhood. Staff reported they did not.
Councilmember Navarro requested staff follow up on the dumping taking
place at clothing drop off locations.
Vice Mayor Duncan also attended the Spirit Awards and Board and
Commission interviews.
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Vice Mayor Duncan expressed excitement about the new businesses and
activity going on in the Old Alvarado area and encouraged people to visit the
area.
Mayor Dutra-Vernaci announced the following community events:
Dementia Friendly Community Event at the Ruggieri Senior Center on
June 30.
National Night Out events throughout the City on August 2.
XV.
CLOSED SESSION - None
XVI.
ADJOURNMENT
Mayor Dutra-Vernaci adjourned the meeting at 9:00 p.m.
Anna M. Brown
City Clerk
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DATE:
8/9/2016
TO:
HONORABLE MAYOR AND CITY COUNCIL
FROM:
ANNA M. BROWN, CITY CLERK
SUBJECT:
ADOPT RESOLUTIONS APPOINTING INDIVIDUALS TO SERVE ON THE
HUMAN RELATIONS COMMISSION, PARK & RECREATION COMMISSION,
SENIOR COMMISSION AND THE PLANNING COMMISSION
Staff has prepared Resolutions appointing individuals to serve on the Human Relations Commission, Park &
Recreation Commission, Senior Commission, and the Planning Commission.
BACKGROUND
A recruitment process was initiated for the upcoming term expirations and existing vacancies on the following
boards and commissions:
Full Time
Alternate
Vacancy/Term Expiration Vacancy/Term Expiration
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1
4
1
4
1
Senior Commission
0
1
Planning Commission
Interested parties were asked to submit applications to the City Clerk. On July 21, 2016 Councilmembers
conducted interviews for applicants to the Human Relations Commission and Park & Recreation
Commission. On July 25, 2016 Councilmembers conducted interviews for applicants to the Senior
Commission and Planning Commission.
DISCUSSION
Board and commission members are appointed by the Mayor with approval of the City Council. At the
request of Mayor Dutra-Vernaci, resolutions have been prepared re/appointing the following individuals:
Reappoint Jaime Patiño to a four (4) year term expiring August 31, 2020
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Reappoint Yenesia Molinar to a four (4) year term expiring March 27, 2020
Appoint Derrick Richardson to a four (4) year term expiring August 31, 2020
Appoint Demetria Summers to a four (4) year term expiring August 31, 2020
Appoint Sennai Kaffl as Alternate to a partial term expiring January 14, 2018
Reappoint David Acosta to a four (4) year term expiring August 31, 2020
Reappoint Glenn Nate to a four (4) year term expiring August 31, 2020
Reappoint Daniel Rivera to a four (4) year term expiring August 31, 2020
Reappoint Vincent Decierdo as Alternate to a four (4) year term expiring August 31, 2020
Appoint Kendahyl Wallace as Alternate to a four (4) year term expiring August 31, 2020
Senior Commission
Reappoint Mila Josue to a four (4) year term expiring August 31, 2020
Reappoint Margaret Tai to a four (4) year term expiring March 31, 2020
Reappoint Estrellita Munsayac to a four (4) year term expiring March 31, 2020
Reappoint Domingo Filardo to a four (4) year term expiring March 31, 2020
Appoint Lawrence Gissible as Alternate to a four (4) year term expiring August 31, 2020
Planning Commission
Appoint Jeanelle Singh as Alternate to a partial term expiring December 10, 2017
FISCAL IMPACT
The City provides a stipend of $39 per meeting, up to $78 per month, for each meeting attended by
Commissioner or Alternate Commissioner. No stipend is paid to Public Art Board members. Funds were
appropriated with the adoption of the current budget to support the payment of meeting stipends.
RECOMMENDATION
Staff recommends City Council consider adopting resolutions re/appointing individuals to serve on the Human
Relations Commission, Park & Recreation Commission, Senior Commission, and Planning Commission as
outlined above.
Prepared by:
Anna M. Brown, City Clerk
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Submitted by:
Anna M. Brown, City Clerk
ATTACHMENTS:
Description
Type
Resolution Appointment Individuals to the Human Relations
Commission
Resolution
Resolution Appointment Individuals to thePark & Recreation
Commission
Resolution
Resolution Appointment Individuals to the Senior Commission
Resolution
Resolution Appointment Individuals to the Planning Commission
Resolution
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RESOLUTION NO. XXXX-16
RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF UNION CITY
APPOINTING INDIVIDUALS TO SERVE ON THE
HUMAN RELATIONS COMMISSION
WHEREAS, there currently exists four (4) term expirations and one (1) vacancy for
Alternate on the Human Relations Commission; and
WHEREAS, the terms will be filled by re/appointments to four (4) year terms, with
expiration dates as shown below; and,
WHEREAS, Commissioners Sahlee Egipto and Helen Hsu have terms expiring on
August 31, 2016 and have decided not to apply for reappointment; and
WHEREAS, the City Council conducted interviews of new and returning applicants
on July 21, 2016.
NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, that the following individuals are hereby
re/appointed to serve on the Human Relations Commission for the City of Union City, with
terms expiring as shown:
Jaime Patiño
Yesenia Molinar
Demetria Summers
Derrick Richardson
Sennai Kaffl (Alternate)
Term expiring August 31, 2020
Term expiring March 27, 2020
Term expiring January 14, 2018
PASSED, APPROVED AND ADOPTED by the City Council of the City of Union
City at a special meeting held on the 9th day of August 2016, by the following vote:
AYES:
NOES:
ABSENT:
ABSTAIN:
CAROL DUTRA-VERNACI
Mayor
ATTEST:
APPROVED AS TO FORM:
ANNA M. BROWN
City Clerk
BENJAMIN T. REYES II
City Attorney
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APPOINTING INDIVIDUALS TO SERVE ON THE PARK & RECREATION
COMMISSION
WHEREAS, there are currently five (5) term expirations on the Park & Recreation
Commission; and
WHEREAS, Commissioner Ian Palavi has a term expiring on August 31, 2016 and
has decided not to apply for reappointment; and
WHEREAS, these positions will be filled by a re/appointment to four (5) year terms,
with expiration dates as shown below; and
WHEREAS, the City Council conducted interviews of new and returning applicants
on July 21, 2016.
reappointed to serve on the Park & Recreation Commission for the City of Union City, with
terms expiring as shown:
David Acosta
Glenn Nate
Daniel Rivera
Vincent Decierdo (Alternate)
Kendayhl Wallace (Alternate)
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the following individual is appointed to full
time commissioner seat, with the term expiring as shown:
Charles Kennedy
Term expiring January 1, 2018
PASSED, APPROVED AND ADOPTED by the City Council of the City of Union
City at a special meeting held on the 9th day of August 2016, by the following vote:
AYES:
NOES:
ABSENT:
ABSTAIN:
CAROL DUTRA-VERNACI
Mayor
ATTEST:
ANNA M. BROWN
City Clerk
City Attorney
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APPOINTING INDIVIDUALS TO SERVE ON THE SENIOR COMMISSION
WHEREAS, there currently exists five (5) term expirations on the Senior Commission; and
WHEREAS, Alternate Commissioner Venkat Iyer has a term expiring on August 31, 2016 and
has decided not to apply for reappointment; and
WHEREAS, the terms will be filled by re/appointments to four (4) year terms, with expiration
dates as shown below; and
WHEREAS, the City Council conducted interviews of new and returning applicants on July 25,
2016.
re/appointed to serve on the Senior Commission for the City of Union City, with terms expiring as shown:
Mila Josue
Margaret Tai
Estrellita Munsayac
Domingo Filardo
Lawrence “Larry” Gissible (Alternate)
PASSED, APPROVED AND ADOPTED by the City Council of the City of Union City at a
special meeting held on the 9th day of August 2016, by the following vote:
AYES:
NOES:
ABSENT:
ABSTAIN:
CAROL DUTRA-VERNACI
Mayor
ATTEST:
ANNA M. BROWN
City Clerk
City Attorney
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RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF UNION CITY APPOINTING
JEANELLE SINGH TO SERVE AS ALTERNATE TO THE PLANNING COMMISSION
WHEREAS, there currently exists one (1) vacant alternate seat on the Planning Commission;
and
WHEREAS, the appointment to fill the alternate position will be for a term with expiration date
as shown below.
WHEREAS, the City Council conducted interviews of applicants on July 25, 2016; and
NOW THEREFORE BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the following individual is hereby
appointed to serve as Alternate on the Planning Commission of the City of Union City, with a term to
expire as shown:
Jeanelle Singh
Term expiring December 10, 2017
PASSED, APPROVED AND ADOPTED by the City Council of the City of Union City at a
special meeting held on the 9th day of August 2016, by the following vote:
AYES:
NOES:
ABSENT:
ABSTAIN:
CAROL DUTRA-VERNACI
Mayor
ATTEST:
ANNA M. BROWN
City Clerk
City Attorney
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DATE:
8/9/2016
TO:
FROM:
CHIEF DARRYL MCALLISTER
SUBJECT:
ADOPT TWO RESOLUTIONS: 1) ADOPT A RESOLUTION AWARDING
CONTRACT TO PL CONSTRUCTION FOR THE RENOVATION OF THE
POLICE DEPARTMENT BRIEFING ROOM; AND 2) ADOPT A RESOLUTION
AWARDING CONTRACT TO TI TRAINING CORP FOR A USE OF FORCE
SIMULATOR
The City Council is asked to approve two resolutions: 1) Contract with PL Construction in the amount
$147,713.75; and 2) Contract with Ti Training Corp in the amount of $52,286.25, for expansion, renovation,
and training equipment for the police briefing room.
BACKGROUND
The Police Department briefing room is dysfunctional and outdated, and has not been updated since the
department was built in 1979. This renovation will increase the size and improve the configuration of the room,
provide necessary technology for training of employees, and a professional decorum in briefing.
DISCUSSION
Police briefing, sometimes referred to as “roll call” training, has a longstanding tradition in policing. The
purpose is to train and educate police employees, sworn, civilian, and volunteers, before every shift on wanted
persons, crime trends, new laws, and so on. Creating an environment specific for these needs is important.
This renovation will create an area that is professional, prideful, and technologically improved to meet
contemporary training and briefing standards.
The following construction renovations will be made:
One perimeter wall, which once supported an outdated audio video room, will be removed. The briefing
room size will increase by approximately 120 square feet.
The floor will be leveled and walls will be repaired and repainted to match the decor of rest of the police
department.
New flooring, lighting, and ceiling tiles will be installed. Plus, there will be several technology based
upgrades to accommodate a use of force training simulator.
Six (6) general contractors, whom were recommended by Public Works staff, were asked to provide bids.
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Three (3) of those contractors visited the Police Department to view the job site. PL Construction was the only
contractor to respond back with a bid. PL Construction has provided construction services for Union City
Public Works and the Police Department on multiple occasions in the past. Their work has been reasonably
priced and professional.
In addition to the above mentioned renovations, a use of force training simulator will be installed in the briefing
room. The use of force training simulator is a state-of-the-art training tool that provides over 600+ scenarios
with the option to customize and add additional scenarios. The simulator incorporates escalation and deescalation scenarios that require split second decisions, multiple force option scenarios, and several other
features to help prepare for types of encounters that may occur in the field.
Four (4) use of force training simulator companies were asked to provide bids with specific options (i.e.
firearm and less lethal options, escalation and de-escalation options, nighttime/ flashlight options, etc.). Ti
Training Corp provided all the desired options at the lowest price. Additionally, Ti Training Corp was highly
recommended by other law enforcement agencies.
FISCAL IMPACT
The total cost for the renovation and use of force simulator is $191,943.44. A total of $200,000 of Capital
Improvement and Outlay funding has been secured and approved for this project. The remaining Capital
Improvement funding will be used for cost contingency. The funding accounts are listed below:
$147,713.75 FY 15/16 -- 4110-2199-82007-54111
(PL Construction Costs)
$52,286.25 FY 16/17 -- 4110-2104-21004-57130
(Ti Training Corp Use of Force Simulator)
RECOMMENDATION
It is recommended that the City Council adopt the attached resolutions awarding contract with PL Construction
in the amount of $147,713.75 and Ti Training Corp in the amount of $52,286.25.
Prepared by:
Captain Jared Rinetti
Submitted by:
Captain Jared Rinetti
ATTACHMENTS:
Description
Type
PL Construction Resolution
Resolution
Ti Training Corp Resolution
Resolution
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RESOLUTION NO.
AWARDING CONTRACT TO PL CONSTRUCTION FOR THE
RENOVATION OF THE POLICE DEPARTMENT BRIEFING ROOM
WHEREAS, Six (6) general contractors, whom were recommended by Public Works staff,
were requested to provide bids for the expansion and remodel of the police department briefing
room; and,
WHEREAS, Three (3) of those contractors visited the Police Department to view the job
site. PL Construction Services Inc. was the only contractor to respond back with a bid; and:
WHEREAS, PL Construction has provided construction services for Union City Public
Works and the Police Department on multiple occasions in the past and the work has been reasonably
priced and professional; and
WHEREAS, PL Construction Services Inc. provided a bid of $147,713.75 for the expansion
and remodel of the briefing room. Thus, staff recommends award of the bid for this project to PL
Construction Services Inc. in a total amount of $147,713.75; and,
WHEREAS, Funding for this project has been secured and approved with Capital
Improvement Funds (#4110-2199-82007-54111); and,
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the City Council of the City of Union City
that PL Construction Services Inc. be hereby awarded the contract in the amount of $147,713.75
for the renovation of the police department briefing room; and,
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the City Manager of the City of Union City is hereby
authorized and directed to execute the hereinabove mentioned contract in the name of and for and on
behalf of the City of Union City.
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RESOLUTION NO.
AWARDING CONTRACT TO TI TRAINING CORP FOR A USE OF FORCE
TRAINING SIMULATOR
WHEREAS, Four (4) use of force training simulator companies were requested to provide
bids to outfit the police department briefing room with an interactive scenario based use of force
training simulator; and,
WHEREAS, Ti Training Corp comes highly recommended by other law enforcement
agencies and provides 600+ training scenarios that incorporate multiple force options, escalation and
de-escalation options, and several other training options that help prepare officers for encounters that
may occur in the field; and,
WHEREAS, Ti Training Corp provided all the desired scenarios, warranty, and options at
the lowest price; and
WHEREAS, Ti Training Corp provided a bid of $52,286.25 to purchase the use of force
training simulator. Thus, staff recommends award of the bid for this equipment to Ti Training Corp
in a total amount of $52,286.25; and,
WHEREAS, Funding for this project has been secured and approved with Capital Outlay
Funds (#4110-2104-21004-57130); and,
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the City Council of the City of Union City
that Ti Training Corp be herby awarded the contract in the amount of $52,286.25 for the purchase
of a use of force training simulator; and,
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the City Manager of the City of Union City is hereby
authorized and directed to execute the hereinabove mentioned contract in the name of and for and on
behalf of the City of Union City.
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DATE:
8/9/2016
TO:
FROM:
MINTZE CHENG, PUBLIC WORKS DIRECTOR
SUBJECT:
ADOPT A RESOLUTION APPROVING APPROPRIATION FOR PUBLIC WORKS
TREE MANAGEMENT PROGRAM
The City Council is asked to approve a $139,055 appropriation from the tree mitigation fees for deposit into Public
Works Tree Management Program under Lighting & Landscape Assessment District Fund (Fund 2591-3125).
BACKGROUND
Protection and conservation of existing and mature trees is specified in Chapters 7, 12, and 17 of the Union City
Municipal Codes. Public Works Department requires tree mitigation fee when mature trees are removed in the City and
the permit applicant cannot replant replacement trees in the same area. The mitigation requirement applies to both street
right-of-way and business/commercial properties.
DISCUSSION
The City has received $139,055 in tree mitigation payments for the last two fiscal years that were used to plant trees in
the City. Tree mitigation applicants included: Pulte Home, West Coast Central, James Smith, McDonald and PG&E’s
Pipeline Safety work.
Staff requests the City Council to approve a $139,055 appropriation from the tree mitigation fees to fund the planting of
new tress by the Public Works Tree Management Program under Citywide Lighting & Landscape Assessment District
Fund (Fund 2591-3125).
FISCAL IMPACT
The appropriation of existing tree mitigation funds will not impact the General Fund.
RECOMMENDATION
Staff recommends that the City Council adopt the attached resolution to appropriate $139,055 from tree mitigation fees
for deposit into the Public Works Tree Program (2591-3125-33025).
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Prepared by:
Mintze Cheng, Public Works Director
Submitted by:
Mintze Cheng, Public Works Director
ATTACHMENTS:
Description
Type
Resolution
Resolution
Attachment to Resolution
Attachment
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RESOLUTION NO.
ADDITIONAL APPROPRIATION TO
PUBLIC WORKS TREE MANAGEMENT PROGRAM
WHEREAS, Union City Municipal Code calls for protection and conservation of
existing mature trees in the City, specifically in Chapters 7, 12, and 17; and
WHEREAS, the City requires tree mitigation fee when mature trees being removed and
permit applicants cannot adequately replant replacement trees in the same area; and
WHEREAS, in the FY 2014-15 and 2015-16 there have been a total of $139,055
payment received under the tree mitigation permit fees; and
WHEREAS, said payments were deposited with the City so that City can utilize the fee
revenue to replant replacement trees in the City.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, the City Council of the City of Union City
hereby approves additional $139,055 appropriation from FY 14/15 and 15/16 Tree Mitigation
Fee received to Public Works Tree Management Program (2591-3125-33025).
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Route to Finance Department
JE #
Posted
____________________
___________________
REQUEST FOR BUDGET TRANSFER
OR
SUPPLEMENTAL APPROPRIATION
Nature of adjustment:
Approved by Council Action/Resolution # _ ____
INCREASE BUDGET FOR THIS ACCOUNT
ACCOUNT NUMBER
DECREASE BUDGET OF THIS ACCOUNT
AMOUNT
2591-3125-33025-53501
$59,055
2591-3125-33025-54111
$80,000
ACCOUNT NUMBER
Public Works Tree
Management Program
Horticultural Supplies &
Contractual Services
AMOUNT
1110-33027-47101
McDonald
PG&E
$8,750
$58,125
2591-33027-45404
Pulte Home
James Smith
West Coast Central
$15,484
$12,920
$43,776
Total
$139,055
Reason for request:
Private development and Utility company paid Tree Mitigation Fee for removing mature trees in the City.
Public Works request tree mitigation fees being programmed into LLAD Fund 2591 for Tree Management
Program work.
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DATE:
8/9/2016
TO:
FROM:
MARK CARLSON, FINANCE DIRECTOR
SUBJECT:
CONDUCT A PUBLIC HEARING ON THE ASSESSMENT OF LIENS AGAINST
CERTAIN PROPERTIES LOCATED IN THE CITY OF UNION CITY FOR
DELINQUENT BUSINESS LICENSE TAXES ON RESIDENTIAL RENTAL
PROPERTIES; ADOPT A RESOLUTION APPROVING THE FILING OF
ASSESSABLE LIENS AND DIRECTING STAFF TO FORWARD SUCH LIENS TO
THE ALAMEDA COUNTY ASSESSOR FOR PLACEMENT ON THE FISCAL
YEAR 2016-17 SECURED PROPERTY TAX ROLL
Staff recommends that a Public Hearing be conducted by the City Council to hear the appeals (if any) made by
owners of residential properties located within the City of Union City who rent their properties to others, and
who have failed to pay the required Business License Tax. A resolution has been prepared approving the filing
of liens against such properties and forwarding such liens to the Alameda County Assessor for placement on
the Fiscal Year 2016-17 secured property tax roll. Staff recommends adoption of the proposed resolution.
BACKGROUND
In May of 2010, staff began to actively enforce Section 5.20.070 (Rental of real property) of the Union City
Municipal Code which requires the obtainment and annual renewal of a business license for residential rental
owners. At that time, nearly 2,600 notices were mailed to owners who may have been renting their residential
properties and could be subject to Section 5.20.070. Potential delinquent residential rental owners were sent
notices in early and late May 2010. This resulted in approximately 2,200 cases being cleared through either
payment or submittal of proof verifying non-rental status. Additional reminder notices were sent in May, 2011
and July, 2012 which resulted in additional 245 cases being cleared.
In FY 2014-15, 67 property owners had liens placed on their rental properties in the amount of $31,866.50.
Most of those owners paid off those liens through property tax payments, but many of them did not renew
their business licenses as required. Thus, on July 8, 2016, 60 delinquent property owners were advised of the
date, time and place for an Administrative Appeal Hearing held July 25, 2016 at 2:00 pm in City Hall. Ten
property owners paid their delinquent business license taxes before the Administrative Appeal Hearing. No
property owners attended the Administrative Appeal Hearing.
A second notice was sent to the remaining 50 delinquent property owners on July 27, 2016 advising them of the
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date, time and place of the Public Hearing before the City Council, and again providing an opportunity to pay
the delinquency or submit proof of non-rental status before a lien, administrative fees, and penalties would be
levied on their parcel. One property owner paid their delinquent amount and another 5 were waived, leaving 43
potential appellants. To date, no property owners have advised staff of their intent to appeal their delinquency
at the City Council public hearing. One property owner indicated their desire to attend the administrative
hearing, but never appeared. Thus, they could choose to attend the public hearing instead. Staff expects few
if any property owners to attend.
DISCUSSION
If necessary and in order to minimize use of the City Council’s time during the public hearing, staff proposes
that:
the Mayor open the public hearing,
the City Council appoint the following Hearing Officer to hear any appeals filed by property owners
o Mark Carlson, Finance Director
The Mayor continues the public hearing until the appeals (if any) have been heard by the Hearing Officer,
The Hearing Officer hear and consider information provided by the appellant(s), and make a preliminary
determination on the appeal,
Hearing Officers return to the Council Chambers and the Mayor re-opens the public hearing,
The City Council hears the report of the Hearing Officers and testimony from any appellant, gives the
information due consideration, and makes a final determination on each appeal, and
The City Council then adopts the proposed resolution to implement its findings and determinations.
Property owners have been given a total of four (4) notices to either pay their delinquent business licenses
taxes or submit sufficient proof verifying that the residential property is not being rented. To date, the owners
on the potential lien list have failed to take advantage of those prior opportunities and an administrative fee and
all allowable penalties will be included as part of the lien in addition to delinquent business license taxes owed if
the Council agrees. Please also note that many of these same owners had liens placed against their properties
in FY 2014-15 for prior unpaid business licenses taxes. Most owners paid prior liens through property tax
payments, but failed to pay their subsequent business license renewals. The City has until August 10, 2016 to
prepare and submit amendments to the FY 2016-17 Secured Property Tax Roll to the County Assessor and the
County Auditor-Controller.
Privacy rules require the City to keep the identification of the property owners confidential until such time that
the lien resolution is transmitted to the recorder / assessor’s office. Council will be given a detailed copy of the
parcel list after submittal of liens to the Alameda County Assessor’s Office.
FISCAL IMPACT
Business license tax delinquency notices mailed to residential rental property owners on July 8, 2016 totaled
$28,196 before penalties and administrative fees. A total of $6,921 has been collected from property owners to
date and another $3,975 has been either waived due to sufficient proof verifying that the residential property
was not a rented or the property owner provided sufficient documentation to allow staff to adjust the business
license tax due.
With the addition of a $50 Administrative Service Fee per parcel for staff time and mailing costs required to
process the proposed liens and the inclusion of all allowable penalties, the maximum amount to be assessed via
property tax liens at this evening’s City Council meeting is $32,506.50 less any adjustments made by the City
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Council.
RECOMMENDATION
It is recommended that the City Council consider appeals from property owners who remain delinquent in the
payment of their business license taxes for rental of residential property and after due consideration and
findings, adopt a resolution directing staff regarding the submittal of property tax liens with Alameda County
Assessor and Auditor-Controller for the Fiscal Year 2016-17 secured property tax roll.
Prepared by:
Rahnni Le, Revenue Collection Manager
Submitted by:
Mark Carlson, Finance Director
ATTACHMENTS:
Description
Reso Approving Filing of Assessable Liens with ALCo
Type
Resolution
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RESOLUTION NO.
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF UNION CITY
APPROVING THE FILING OF ASSESSABLE LIENS AND DIRECTING STAFF
TO FORWARD SUCH LIENS TO THE ALAMEDA COUNTY ASSESSOR FOR
PLACEMENT ON THE FISCAL YEAR 2016-17 SECURED PROPERTY TAX
ROLL AND THE ALAMEDA COUNTY CLERK-RECORDER’S OFFICE FOR
OFFICIAL RECORDATION
WHEREAS, per Section 5.20.070 of the Union City Municipal Code, all owners
who rent residential properties within Union City are required to obtain and renew a
business license annually; and
WHEREAS, since August 2013, four (4) notices to owners of 60 potential
residential rentals within Union City have been sent out with 17 cases cleared through
either payment of the required business license taxes or submittal of proof verifying a
non-rental; leaving 43 delinquent business license tax cases of residential rentals; and
WHEREAS, on October 11, 2011 the City Council of the City of Union City
(“City Council”) adopted Ordinance No. 762-11 establishing a process for the placement
of assessable liens against business owners who had failed to pay their delinquent
business license taxes; and
WHEREAS, in accordance with Ordinance No. 762-11 appropriate notices have
been sent to the owners of all of the 43 residential rental parcels with delinquent business
licenses in which the property owner has been given the opportunity to pay the delinquent
assessments, or to appeal the proposed placement of assessable liens against their
properties along with applicable administrative service fees and penalties; and
WHEREAS, an administrative hearing to consider appeals of delinquent
assessments and liens was duly noticed and held on July 25, 2016 at 2:00 p.m. in City
Hall, 34009 Alvarado-Niles Road, Union City; and
WHEREAS, no property owners (“Appellants”) appeared at the administrative
appeal hearing; and
WHEREAS, additional notice was given to all owners of residential rental
properties with delinquent business license taxes of the date time and place for a public
hearing before the City Council on August 9, 2016 at 7:00 p.m. in the City Council
Chambers, 34009 Alvarado-Niles Road, Union City to consider appeals of the proposed
placement of assessable liens against their properties in accordance with Ordinance No.
762-11 and Chapter 5.24 of the Union City Municipal Code; and
WHEREAS, the City Council appointed Hearing Officers to conduct
investigations into each appeal filed by Appellants at said public hearing, and has
considered the information provided by the Hearing Officers and Appellants concerning
the delinquent business license taxes on residential rental properties and the proposed
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assessable liens to recover said business license taxes plus applicable administrative
service fees and penalties; and
WHEREAS, the City Council hereby finds and determines that each property
owner listed in Exhibit A*, attached hereto and incorporated herein by reference, has
failed to pay delinquent business license taxes on their residential rental properties, and
that the placement of assessable liens against their properties is therefore in the public
interest; and
NOW THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the City Council of the City of
Union City does hereby order and direct the City Manager to prepare and transmit all
necessary documents required to place assessable liens on the secured property tax roll
for the properties listed in Exhibit A*, to the Alameda County Assessor and AuditorController for Fiscal (tax) Year 2016-17.
*Exhibit A is not included with the resolution that is posted on the city website or
disseminated as part of the City Council agenda packet available to the public. The
names of the individuals are confidential until the liens are recorded and become
public record.
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ATTACHMENTS:
Description
Staff Report - 2015 Climate Action Plan Update
Type
Staff Report
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DATE:
AUGUST 9, 2016
TO:
FROM:
JOAN MALLOY, ECONOMIC
DEVELOPMENT DIRECTOR
SUBJECT:
CLIMATE ACTION PLAN IMPLEMENTATION UPDATE
AND
COMMUNITY
EXECUTIVE SUMMARY
This report provides a summary of Climate Action Plan (CAP) implementation activities
completed in 2015, and a list of implementation activities underway in 2016. This is the
fifth annual CAP implementation update since the plan was adopted in 2010.
BACKGROUND
The City Council adopted the Union City Climate Action Plan (CAP) in October 2010
after nearly five years of work on environmental sustainability in Union City. In 2006,
ICLEI 1 assisted Union City in preparing a baseline greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions
inventory to determine the levels of GHG emissions that the community emitted in its
base year - 2005. The chart below shows the percentages of Union City’s 2005 GHG
inventory by sector.
The CAP serves as a blueprint to reduce communitywide greenhouse gas emissions.
Implementation of the measures listed in the CAP, along with statewide reductions
associated with AB 32 enabling legislation, are anticipated to generate a combined
reduction of 100,060 Metric Tons (MT) of Carbon Dioxide emissions (CO2e) per year, or
approximately 22.8 percent below 2005 levels, which exceeds the City’s reduction goal
of 20 percent.
1
ICLEI – International Council for Local Environmental Initiatives – an international association of local
governments committed to sustainable development
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2015 Climate Action Plan Implementation Update
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Percentage of 2005 GHG Emission by Sector
Water (2%)
Transportation
(37%)
Buildings (54%)
Waste (7%)
The following chart shows the GHG reductions the CAP is anticipated to achieve in each
resource area. Statewide reductions resulting from AB32 make up a significant portion
(54%) of the reductions in the CAP. After the Statewide policies, the greatest potential
reductions occur in the Buildings and Energy Action Area (26%), Waste Reduction
Action Area (9%), and Land Use Action Area (7%).
CAP Reduction Measures by Sector
Land Use (7%)
Green
Infrastructure
(2%)
Transportation
(1%)
Waste (9%)
Statewide (54%)
Buildings and
Energy (26%)
Water (1%)
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This report provides an update on 2015 implementation efforts and planned activities for
2016.
DISCUSSION
CAP Implementation Activities Completed in 2015
Staff has continued to focus on implementation activities that would result in the greatest
GHG reduction with the least amount of fiscal impacts. Achievements have been made in
all five CAP resource categories, as summarized in the following sections. The
corresponding CAP measures are included in parenthesis after each item. A complete list
of CAP measures with key information is attached for reference.
Land Use
Land use patterns impact transportation-related GHG emissions. Factors that influence
decisions about vehicle use include density, mix of uses, proximity to transit, and street
design. Land use decisions that support biking, walking, and transit are key to reducing
transportation-related GHG emissions. In 2015, the City continued to support transitoriented development in the Intermodal Station District.
In January 2015, Windflower properties received entitlements for a high-density mixeduse development on Block 3 of the Station District. The project includes development of
243 units including several live-work loft units along 11th Street; up to 5,000 square feet
of retail space that will be used as an art studio and managed by the Community and
Recreation Services Department; and other resident amenities including a pool, yoga and
fitness studio, and tech space. Windflower broke ground on construction December,
2015.
In 2013, the City received a $14.42 million dollar grant consisting of One Bay Area
Grant and Vehicle Registration Fee funds for the BART Phase 2 project. The BART
Phase 2 project includes construction of a pedestrian thoroughfare along the ground level
of the BART station that will connect to the new public plaza and transit loop road via an
at-grade crossing over the existing UPPR tracks. Opening the east side of BART will also
enable the construction of a future passenger rail stop. The BART Phase 2 project broke
ground in 2014 and is anticipated to be completed by December 2016.
In 2016, staff is undertaking the following Land Use Action Area implementation
activities:
• Continue working with Windflower properties on post-approval activities and
anticipate submittal of Windflower application for development of the adjacent
block (Block 2) (LU-1.1).
• Continue construction of the BART Phase 2 project (LU-1.1).
• Continue managing the 2040 General Plan Update, including evaluating various
land use scenarios for vacant and underutilized portions of the city.
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A Request for Proposals for the development of City-owned land in the Station
District was issued on February 10, 2016 and responses were received April 15,
2016. The City Council selected a proposal by Woodstock Development.
Transportation
Transportation is responsible for approximately one-third of Union City’s GHG
emissions. While State-level regulations will result in reduced emissions, local actions
can have a significant effect on meeting Union City’s GHG reduction targets.
Approximately 73 percent of commute, shopping, and recreational trips are done in
private automobiles and the City is working to make walking, biking, and transit
attractive alternatives.
Staff has been monitoring how traffic impacts from new development will be analyzed as
a result of revisions to the Governor's Office of Planning and Research’s (OPR’s) CEQA
Guidelines in response to Senate Bill 743 passed in 2013. Historically, the CEQA
Guidelines required jurisdictions to set Level of Service (LOS) thresholds, which
measure intersection delays resulting from development projects. The LOS methodology
can unfairly burden infill development, which may generate a relatively small amount of
traffic but exceed LOS thresholds due to already congested local roadways. Conversely,
development of outlying areas tends to perform well under the LOS model because there
is less development and more roadway capacity; however, in reality, such development
generates more traffic as compared to infill projects. The LOS analysis focuses on
intersections and roadways immediately near project sites and ignores regional effects.
Mitigating LOS impacts can be problematic in that it typically entails widening
intersections and roadways, which can induce even more traffic. Road widening has not
proven to be an effective way of relieving congestion.
OPR has selected Vehicle Miles Traveled (VMT) as the preferred methodology for
evaluating transportation impacts. OPR issued draft revisions to its CEQA Guidelines in
August 2014 and, after 18 months of coordination with stakeholders, released a revised
proposal for the transportation analysis methodology in January 2016. The updated draft
revisions include VMT threshold recommendations that align closely with the State’s
GHG reduction goals. Each jurisdiction will be able to develop a local VMT threshold.
The Alameda County Transportation Commission (ACTC) will be providing guidance to
Alameda County jurisdictions setting appropriate VMT thresholds. VMT analysis for
individual projects would consider factors such as type of land use, proximity to transit,
and the amount of parking provided.
The Public Works Engineering Division is responsible for local roadway improvements
that can help encourage biking and walking. Notable CAP implementation activities in
2015 include:
• Installed 125 bicycle racks, accommodating 250 bicycles, in locations throughout
Union City, including the Historic Alvarado District, Kennedy Park, Mark Green
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Sports Center, and Centro de Servicios. The project was entirely funded by a
$15,000 Bay Area Air Quality Management District (BAAQMD) grant.
Completed the fourth survey of City sidewalks. With completion of this survey,
100 percent of City sidewalks have been assessed (T-1.1).
Continued to assess circulation issues near schools, including Delaine Eastin
Elementary, Cesar Chavez Middle School, Alvarado Elementary, and ItliongVera Cruz Middle Schools (T-1.2).
Improved pedestrian safety and accessibility, including:
o Designing and constructing enhancements to the pedestrian lighted
crosswalk at Dyer Street and San Carlos Way (T-1.1);
o Removing obstructions and/or widening sidewalks to make them passable
by wheelchairs and pedestrians (T-1.1);
o Trimming trees and bushes encroaching onto sidewalks (T-1.1);
o Constructing traffic signal push buttons accessible to pedestrians and
people in wheelchairs and making other pedestrian-friendly improvements
to the traffic signal systems as identified in the ADA Transition plan,
including designs for six traffic signals along Alvarado-Niles Road (T1.1);
Continued to work with Caltrans to accommodate bike lanes on Mission
Boulevard within City limits (T-1.1);
Worked with ACTC on Complete Streets implementation (T-4.1);
Continued to work on the BART Phase 2 construction project (T-4.1);
Continued to design an at-grade crossing on the UPRR tracks to connect BART
Phase 2 to the East Plaza (T-4.1); and
Continued to work with ACTC to make local projects, including the East-West
Connector, intermodal station, and railroad rights-of-way a top priority (T-4.1).
In 2016, Public Works Engineering Division staff is undertaking the following
Transportation Action Area implementation activities:
• Begin design and construction for replacing damaged sidewalks identified in the
third survey by coordinating with the impacted property owners following the
procedures established in the Sidewalk Maintenance and Loan Policy (T-1.1);
• Continue to improve pedestrian safety and accessibility, including:
o Constructing a pedestrian crossing barrier and lighted pedestrian midblock crosswalk on Alvarado-Niles Road between Decoto Road and Mann
Avenue (T-1.1);
o Removing obstructions and widening sidewalks to make them passable by
wheelchairs and pedestrians (T-1.1);
o Trimming trees and bushes encroaching onto sidewalks (T-1.1);
o Making pedestrian-friendly improvements to the traffic signal systems as
identified in the ADA Transition plan, including traffic signal push
buttons (T-1.1);
• Continue to implement Bicycle and Pedestrian related improvements in the
vicinity of schools as identified in the Master Plan, including:
o Designing improvements at Rocklin and Alvarado-Niles Road to alleviate
traffic and pedestrian issues near Delaine Eastin School (T-1.2);
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o Designing improvements on Hop Ranch Road to alleviate traffic and
pedestrian issues near Cesar Chavez Middle School (T-1.2);
o Designing and constructing improvements at Alvarado Boulevard to
alleviate traffic and pedestrian issues near Alvarado Elementary and
Itliong-Vera Cruz Middle Schools;
Continue to work with Caltrans to accommodate bike lanes on Mission Boulevard
within City limits (T-1.1);
Continue to work with ACTC on Complete Streets implementation and to make
local projects, including the East-West Connector, intermodal station, and railroad
right-of-way a top priority (T-4.1); and
Continue to work on the construction on BART Phase 2 (estimate one year to
completion) and the design of an at-grade crossing on the UPRR tracks to connect
BART Phase 2 to the East Plaza (T-4.1).
Notable Union City Transit CAP implementation activities in 2015 include2:
• Implemented service changes on August 1, 2015 to cut service back on
underperforming routes so that Routes 1, 2, and 5 could operate 30 minute service
during the peak periods as requested by customers. The change also included an
earlier evening run to the Route 9 - Dyer Express as part of the August 1, 2015
service change (T-2.1 and T-2.3);
• Met with AC Transit about installing signal priority along main corridors, which
is contingent on grant funding being awarded (T-2.1);
• Evaluated the potential of hybrid buses and is considering gasoline hybrid
vehicles as replacements for the paratransit vans (T-2.2);
• Retained two 1997 diesel buses as part of an emergency contingency fleet after
the remaining diesels were replaced by CNG in December 2012. These diesel
buses are not regular revenue vehicles making Union City Transit a 100% CNG
fleet (T-2.2);
• Continued to work towards integration with the Clipper program, which allows
riders to utilize one card to pay for various transit systems. The target launch is
the end of the 2016 calendar year (T-2.3);
• After a successful solar shelter light demonstration project, Union City Transit
ordered and installed solar lights for nearly all of its new shelters (T-2.3);
• Received a new slim-profile, three-position bike rack for buses in late 2015 as a
demonstration project(T-2.3).
In 2016, UC Transit is:
• Anticipating the delivery of new vehicles during the first calendar quarter of 2016
(T-2.1);
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For all future CAP updates, Union City Transit Route 1A – Alvarado-Niles will be
referenced by Route 5 – Dyer and Route 1B – Alvarado-Niles will be referenced as Route
1 – Delores.
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Continuing to work with the Metropolitan Transportation Commission to
implement the Clipper universal fare card system by the end of the 2016 calendar
year (T-2.1 and T-2.3);
Receiving four heavy-duty buses, which will make the heavy-duty bus fleet 100%
low-floor;
Ordering new gasoline or gasoline-hybrid paratransit vans from a statewide
consortium procurement once successful bidders are notified by the lead agency;
vehicles are planned to be delivered in late 2017 (T-2.1);
Beginning design work for Transit Signal Priority along Alvarado-Niles Road,
Dyer Street, Alvarado Boulevard, and Union City Boulevard in Spring 2016 with
an implementation goal of Fall 2017. AC Transit has applied for a grant that
includes signal priority equipment for all Union City Transit heavy-duty buses so
that they can take advantage of the corridor upgrades as well (T-2.1);
Continuing to follow new technologies that have emerged since the development
of the CAP, including plug-in hybrids, electric vehicles with range extenders, and
all-electric vehicles. Each option is being considered for future fleets (T-2.2); and
Continuing to install shelters with solar lights pre-installed and evaluate the
feasibility of installing solar lights for bus stops without shelters to increase
visibility and safety during the early morning and late night hours (T-2.3).
Buildings and Energy
The buildings and energy sector was responsible for 53.6 percent of citywide GHG
emissions in 2005. Since the expiration of ARRA (stimulus) funding in 2012, staff has
worked to find low-cost opportunities to reduce energy usage in the building sector.
According to recent data from PG&E, the community’s total annual energy usage is
down 10 percent from 2005.
As a largely built-out community, existing buildings are key to further reducing Union
City’s energy use. Existing buildings can benefit from Property Assessed Clean Energy
(PACE) financing for installation of energy- and water- efficient upgrades such as energy
efficient appliances and lighting, renewable energy systems, insulation, and water
efficient plumbing fixtures. PACE differs from traditional lending by basing loan criteria
on the equity in the building rather than the creditworthiness of the building owner.
Several CAP measures for existing buildings assumed the availability of PACE
financing. The City approved the California FIRST PACE program in 2010. Since that
time, changes to the PACE marketplace have occurred and in September 2015, the
Council approved five new PACE providers, including:
• California HERO Program, administered by the Western Regional Council of
Governments;
• Figtree PACE Program, administered by Figtree Financing;
• Ygrene PACE Program, administered by the California Home Finance Authority
(CHF); and
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Open PACE, a joint provider organization administered by California Statewide
Communities Development Authority (CSDA), offering CaliforniaFIRST,
AllianceNRG, and PACE Funding programs.
Staff is hopeful that the expansion of the PACE marketplace will be an added incentive
for property owners considering making energy- and water-efficient improvements.
In 2015, staff continued to participate in the Stopwaste.org Energy Council Technical
Advisory Committee meetings and East Bay Energy Watch (EBEW) PG&E local
government partnership meetings. Staff attends quarterly EBEW governance committee
meetings and the City receives a stipend to cover associated staff time. Staff also
participated in the Alameda County Community Choice Energy (CCE) Program East Bay
Community Energy (EBCE) monthly meetings, which considers the feasibility of
procuring a greener and more affordable energy mix for Alameda County businesses and
residents. An update on this group’s efforts was be presented at the April 12, 2016
Council meeting.
There has been a sustained increase in solar permit activity since CAP implementation
began. In 2015, 259 residential solar permits were issued - a 60 percent increase from
2014 and an 800 percent increase from 2011. The number of kilowatts installed on local
rooftops increased 55 percent from 2014 and 1,523 percent from 2011. To incentivize
solar energy, the City established a fixed fee for residential and commercial solar permits
in 2006 and has since worked to streamline the review process.
The following charts show the increase in residential solar photovoltaic (PV) permit
activity since staff began tracking in 2011.
Residential Solar PV Installations
2011-2015
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1200
250
1000
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800
600
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Permits Issued
Kilowatts Installed
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2012
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In 2016, staff is undertaking the following Buildings and Energy Action Area
implementation activities:
• Continue collaboration with PG&E to align CAP measures with PG&E programs
and resources (E-1.1 – E-8.1);
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Continue outreach to businesses on energy-saving opportunities (E-3.1);
Continue participation in the Stopwaste.Org technical advisory group, Energy
Council, and EBEW governance committee to bring regional resources to Union
City and help shape future energy-efficiency programs serving the community (E1.1 – E-8.1);
Continue participation in the County’s efforts to consider a Community Choice
Energy (CCE) program for Alameda County that may result in a greener energy
mix for Union City customers (E.1-E-8.1);
Resume working with Rising Sun Energy Center for a fifth summer managing a
California Youth Energy Service (CYES) program site office in Union City. The
CYES program promotes energy conservation and sustainable living via an
employment program for youth ages 15-22. In 2011-2014, CYES served a total of
823 Union City households, which resulted in a reduction of 244 metric tons of
CO2 in the atmosphere and a water savings of 733 gallons per minute.
Waste Reduction
Waste-related GHG emissions result from personal consumption and waste disposal
patterns as well as from industrial processes. The waste sector accounts for 8.8 percent of
Union City’s GHG emissions. Over the last decade, Union City residents, businesses and
municipal operations have reduced the amount of material sent to the landfill by more
than fifty percent. As reported to the State of California, Union City’s equivalent
diversion rate is currently 78 percent; however, Union City’s Climate Action Plan calls
for raising the goal for waste reduction and diversion to 90 percent by 2020. To continue
to divert more and more material from the landfill, in 2015 staff:
• Negotiated a long-term extension of the Tri-CED Community Recycling franchise
agreement and held productive discussions with Republic Services on a ten-year
extension of the solid waste, recycling and organics franchise agreement;
• Conducted monthly meetings with Republic Services and Tri-CED to ensure
recycling education and outreach requirements are met, which has increased
commercial recycling and organics accounts (WR-3);
• Dedicated more than 900 hours in education and outreach to the Commercial
Food Scrap for Business program with the assistance of Republic Services. There
are now close to 90 participating businesses (WR-3);
• Unveiled a new custom web page (http://unioncity.wastetracking.com/) to help
contractors and homeowners comply with the requirements of the City’s
Construction and Demolition Debris ordinance (WR-1.2);
• Held the first annual household hazardous waste (HHW) one-day drop-off event
at Tri-CED Community Recycling with over 600 attendees properly disposing of
hazardous materials, electronics and other items (WR-3);
• Funded the Alameda County Green Business Program and performed inspections
for local businesses seeking certification or recertification, including the Union
Sanitary District, Kitayama Elementary School, and Emerald Packaging (WR2.1);
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Recognized and promoted local individuals and organizations that are reducing
waste and conserving resources, including nominating and honoring Ariat
International Inc. and Union Sanitary District, recipients of the 2015 Community
Spirit Award for Best Green Business (WR-3.1);
Co-sponsoring the 10th Annual Compost Giveaway Day on March 28, 2015. In
what has become one of the City’s most popular community events, distributed
more than 4,000 bags of nutrient-rich compost produced from food scraps and
yard waste material collected from residential and commercial customer (WR-3);
Ensured every multi-family complex with five or more units in Union City
received recycling outreach and technical assistance by conducting 15 separate
presentations and events at multi-family properties in support of the County
Mandatory Commercial Recycling Ordinance (WR-2);
Provided education and technical assistance to Union City businesses and multifamily facilities that received warning notices from County inspectors. With the
support of the City, businesses were able to take steps towards compliance with
the County Mandatory Commercial Recycling Ordinance (WR-2);
Conducted outreach to all large commercial generators affected by the Mandatory
Commercial Recycling Ordinance. Provided education and assistance to 100
businesses with no franchised hauler recycling service. Recruited more than half
as new recycling accounts. Others claim to be recycling using third party services
(WR-2);
Collected and forwarded Benchmark Fee revenues to Stopwaste to produce the
annual report card mailed to all households and commercial customers. The latest
report shows 35% of material still being sent to the landfill could be composted or
recycled (WR-3);
Co-hosted at City Hall a StopWaste regional stakeholder meeting to solicit
feedback on the proposed expansion the County Reusable Bag Ordinance. If
expanded, the ban on single use plastic bags would include all retail and
restaurant establishments by 2017 (WR-2);
Worked with haulers to design and produce the new Union City Residential
Services Guide, which was mailed to all single family and parcelized multi-family
households. The guide features important information regarding the City’s
curbside collection program and other services designed to reduce the amount of
waste sent to the landfill (WR-3);
Developed improved tools for monitoring and reporting on recycling and waste
diversion efforts in order to meet the jurisdictional requirements of California
AB341. Information gathered from these reporting tools will assist the City in
maximizing existing resources in the planning and implementation of new and
expanded waste reduction programs (WR-1);
Co-sponsored and coordinated the annual Recycling Art Contest and honored
young, talented artists from the community during a City Council meeting in
January. Winning artwork was featured in the Leisure Services Activity Guide, in
the local newspaper, and at the County Supervisor’s office in Oakland which
helped spread the message of environmental sustainability (WR-3.1 & 3.2);
Staffed an informational table at the inaugural Alvarado Historic District
Merchant Association’s Art & Wine festival and provided special event recycling
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containers at popular community events. Also promoted City’s recycling
programs on the City of Union City, Republic Services and Tri-CED Community
Recycling websites, Leisure Services Activity Guides, quarterly newsletters, cable
TV government access channel, direct mail literature, flyers, posters, and multifamily recycling buddy bags stuffed with outreach literature (WR-3); and
Outreached to schools, including an organics and recycling presentation at Our
Lady of the Rosary school to help train the students in preparation for upcoming
special events. Also provided recycling and composting containers with signage.
Met with Emanuele Elementary School’s robotics team to discuss food waste
prevention measures. Held a recycling assembly for about 80 students at the
Christian Academy, which has a composting program (WR-2).
Lastly, staff continued to work with City employees to reduce waste at various City
facilities. Among the steps taken in 2015:
• Secured grant funding from StopWaste’s Recycled Product Preference Program
(RPPP) to purchase multi-stream recycling stations for City Hall and the
community centers enabling food scrap recycling (WR-5);
• Worked with each City department to improve solid waste, recycling and organics
(new) services at all City facilities. Promoted waste diversion programs and
conducted educational outreach through internal e-mails, postings at City facilities
and direct employee contact. Conducted staff training and coordinated service
adjustments as needed (WR-5.1);
• Provided recycling technical assistance and supplied extra recycling and organics
containers for City events, and located deskside recycling receptacles at all
employee work stations. (WR-5.1); and
• Monitored composting program at the weekly community food distribution
program at Centro de Servicios (WR-5.1).
In 2016, staff is undertaking the following Waste Reduction Action Area implementation
activities:
• Expanding organics collection program to City Hall, community centers and
public works maintenance facility. Equipping buildings with multi-stream (solid
waste/recycling/organics) collection stations and conduct aggressive outreach
campaign to educate city employees of new program requirements (WR-5.1);
• Submitting for Council review and approval an Expanded Polystyrene (EPS)
Food Ware Ordinance banning the use of foam food containers by food providers
in Union City. Restricting the use of EPS food ware products and encouraging
the use of compostable, reusable, or recyclable food ware products will further
protect waterways and promote environmental sustainability (WR-1);
• Enhancing enforcement of mandatory recycling requirements per the Municipal
Code. Review and consider participation in Phase II of the StopWaste’s
Mandatory Recycling Ordinance (WR-1);
• Expanding the Food Scrap Recycling for Business program so that fifty percent or
more of businesses generating high volumes of organics are voluntarily
participating (WR-1);
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Building on last year’s very successful Household Hazardous Waste/E-waste
drop-off at Tri-CED by planning and promoting the second annual HHW drop-off
currently scheduled for late September 2016 (WR-3.1);
Developing a business recognition program to showcase the accomplishments of
Union City businesses making a difference by reducing waste and implementing
successful recycling programs (WR-3);
Submitting for council approval a 10-year extension of the solid waste, recycling
and organics collection franchise agreement that maintains existing services at
affordable rates and improve waste reduction and diversion through potential
service enhancements (WR-1); and
Conducting annual review of proposed solid waste and recycling rates, with the
goal of providing residential and commercial customers with affordable rates,
while at the same time generating revenues required to pay for professional and
reliable solid waste, composting and recycling collection services (WR-3.1).
Water Conservation
Energy is required to pump, treat, cool, heat, and transport potable water and wastewater.
Staff has continued to implement water conservation strategies when reviewing new
private development projects, including ensuring appropriate stormwater infiltration in
compliance with regional standards (C.3) and requiring the use of low-water using (BayFriendly) landscapes.
ACWD has been a signatory to the Memorandum of Understanding on Urban Water
Conservation (MOU) since its inception in 1991. As a signatory, ACWD has been active
in implementing all applicable water conservation Best Management Practices (BMPs)
for its residential, commercial, industrial, and institutional customers. ACWD water
conservation programs include: a public information program; an award-winning school
education program; indoor and outdoor water audits; landscape water use budgets;
distribution of low-flow plumbing devices; and financial incentives including: turf
replacement rebates, high efficiency clothes washer rebates, high efficiency toilet rebates,
weather-based irrigation controller rebates, rain barrel rebates, and rebates for
commercial high efficiency urinals. Many of ACWD’s water conservation programs,
such as its low income water savings assistance program, residential home water use
reports and leak detection program go beyond the California Urban Water Conservation
Council (CUWCC) BMPs. ACWD has also adopted a water waste prohibition ordinance,
in effect at all times, which prohibits the wasteful use of water. ACWD’s water
conservation efforts are documented in the District’s Urban Water Management Plan
(UWMP) and in the District’s bi-annual reports to the CUWCC.
To address the drought situation, ACWD adopted an Ordinance on March 13, 2014 that
restricts outdoor water use and limits the number of days that landscaping can be
watered. The Ordinance was in effect throughout 2015.
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In 2015, ACWD’s water conservation efforts also included metering all new accounts
and billing based on volume of water used, and an on-going leak detection and repair
program. The amount of water conserved in 2015 is estimated to be approximately
12,700 Acre-feet. Due to the continuing drought ACWD anticipates a similar amount of
conservation for 2016.
City staff continues to actively participate in the Alameda County Clean Water program
committee and subcommittees (WC-3.1). The new C.3 regulations include even lower
thresholds for projects (1,000 vs. 2,500 sq. ft. of impervious surfaces) than in previous
years and demand that stormwater runoff be treated with non-mechanical, natural
methods utilizing Low Impact Development (LID) practices. As developers apply for
new projects, staff is required to review and condition projects to ensure compliance with
new C.3 regulations, which require LID practices.
Most notably, in 2015 the City constructed the Decoto Green Street Project for C Street
from 6th street to 9th Street, which received a grant of $724,000 in 2013 (WC-3.1). The
City also finished the design for the $4 million South Decoto Green Street Project, which
will provide eight additional blocks of Green Streets in the Decoto District, which
received a $3 million Prop 84 grant (WC-3.1). These projects will improve streets using
LID measures including pervious pavers and bio-filtration with sub-drains connected to
“rain garden” landscaped areas. Staff continued working with private developers for the
provision of green streets in conjunction with development projects, including the Pulte
Homes Patina project.
The following additional clean water and water conservation projects were completed in
2015:
• Attended events including Earth Day, Public Works Day, Science in the Park, and
the Halloween Festival, and handed out materials on oil recycling and the Clean
Water program (WC-3.1);
• Implemented the new C3 regulations on all projects (WC-3.1);
• Continued to design the H Street Green Street Project (WC-3.1);
• Conserved over 70 million gallons of water in parks, per ACWD’s data (WC-4.1);
and
• ACWD nominated Akhil Dua from Boy Scout Troop #132 to receive the Water
Champion Award for the 2015 Silicon Valley Water Conservation Awards for the
turf removal project that he led at San Andreas Park.
In 2016, staff is undertaking the following Water Conservation Action Area
• Finishing the construction of the South Decoto Green Streets Project (WC3.1);
• Installing 200 additional cleanscreens in catch basins and continuing to work
with private developments to install them on private property (WC-3.1);
• Attending events such as Earth Day, Public Works Day, Filipino Festival,
Science in the Park, and the Halloween Festival and distributing materials on
oil recycling and the Clean Water program (WC-3.1);
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Implementing the new C.3 regulations on all projects (WC-3.1);
Continuing design and starting construction for the H Street Green Street
Project (WC-3.1); and
Continuing to conserve water in parks (WC-4.1).
Green Infrastructure
Green infrastructure refers to a wide variety of natural features that can provide valuable
ecosystem services to the community. In Union City, this includes the urban forest,
natural stormwater-absorbing landscapes, and community gardens. The benefit of these
systems is reduced urban heat island effects, reduced building energy use, improved
stormwater and waste management, and better air quality. This year, City staff planted
700 trees in parks and medians, including 75 native trees surrounding the Civic Center
(GI-1.1). Since CAP implementation began in 2011, the City has planted more than 3,000
trees. In 2015, another 700 native seedling trees, grasses, shrubs and fruit trees were
given away at an annual Earth Day event (GI-1.1).
3,115Trees Planted
2011-2014
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Additionally, the following tree planting projects and landscape installations were
completed in 2015 to help increase Union City’s green infrastructure:
• Installed 10,000 linear feet of drip irrigation line to irrigate 600 Trees (GI- 3.1);
• Mulched most open space areas with wood chips to improve soil, retain moisture
and help prevent weeds, which minimizes herbicide use (GI- 3.1);
• Planted 500 pollinating shrubs at City parks and 500 lbs of native wildflowers on
medians and landscapes on Union City Boulevard, Decoto Road, Dyer Street, and
Alvarado-Niles Road (GI-1.1);
• Planted 2,500 lbs of grass seeds in nine parks (GI-1.1);
• Removed 15,000 square feet of lawn and planted 50 native trees at San Andreas
Park (GI-1.1);
• Planted 50 trees in residential areas (GI-1.3);
• Added 100 additional native trees to the 6.83-acre City-owned land on the hillside
below Seven Hills Park (GI-1.2);
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Worked with ArborAcces, an online program for urban forest management that
will enable staff to reduce maintenance costs and increase services (G-1.1); and
Ten employees became Bay Friendly Certified in 2014-15 (GI-3.1).
In 2016, staff is undertaking the following Green Infrastructure Action Area
• Planting more than 500 trees (GI-1.1 and GI-1.3);
• Planting 60 street trees in residential areas (GI-1.1.);
• Planting pollinating shrubs and grass seeds (GI-1.1);
• Continuing use of ArborAccess to identify vacant sites suitable for tree planting
(GI-1.1);
• Giving away native seedling trees, grasses, shrubs and fruit trees at Earth Day
events (GI-1.1); and
• Removing more lawns and replace with trees and bubblers (G-1.1).
Conclusion
Staff has implemented a wide variety of CAP measures in 2015 and is continuing these
efforts in 2016. Staff will continue to prioritize implementation actions that result in the
greatest reduction in GHG emissions with the least amount of implementation costs. The
Green Action Team will meet to discuss implementation and will continue to provide the
City Council with an annual update on implementation activities.
FISCAL IMPACT
There is no fiscal impact as a result of receiving this report. As noted when the CAP was
adopted, full implementation will result in additional costs for the City, in terms of staff
time and resources associated with drafting ordinances, creating and managing new
programs, outreach to the community, and making infrastructure improvements such as
construction of additional bicycle and pedestrian projects. The plan identifies the need for
an additional staff position to manage these tasks to ensure successful implementation of
the CAP. Staff will also continue to search for grant opportunities to assist with CAP
implementation.
RECOMMENDATION
Staff recommends that the City Council accept this report, ask questions, and provide any
feedback to staff. There are no actions required at this time.
Prepared by: Avalon Schultz, Senior Planner with input from:
Nelson Kirk, Public Works Grounds Supervisor
Roberto Munoz, Recycling and Solid Waste Manager
Stephen Adams, Transit Planner
Thomas Ruark, City Engineer
Submitted by: Joan Malloy, Economic and Community Development Director
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Approved by: Tony Acosta, City Manager
Attachment 1: Matrix of CAP Measures
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DATE:
8/9/2016
TO:
FROM:
JOAN MALLOY, ECONOMIC AND COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT DIRECTOR
SUBJECT:
CITY COUNCIL AUTHORIZATION TO ESTABLISH A TASKFORCE TO
ADDRESS RENT AND TENANT ISSUES
Staff is seeking City Council approval to form a taskforce that will evaluate tenant protection measures to
address the steep increase in rents that have impacted local residents. The taskforce will make
recommendations to the City Council on approaches to address rising rents and possible tenant protection
measures. Once members are recruited and the taskforce is established, the group could begin meeting in the
near future and provide recommendations to the City Council in approximately six months.
BACKGROUND
At the City Council meeting of July 12, 2016, staff briefed the Council and sought direction on approaches that
could be used to address rising rents and possible tenant protection measures. The framework laid out by
staff identified several approaches, including: adopting an ordinance that requires an offer of minimum lease
terms to tenants to provide certainty for the tenant and landlord; establishing a rent review program that would
apply to qualifying rental units citywide; establishing a “just cause” eviction ordinance; or establishing rent
stabilization that would apply to qualifying rental units consistent with the Costa Hawkins Act. These options
could be adopted independently or in concert with each other.
The July 12 staff report to the City Council stemmed from a study session that the Council held on May 17,
2016. At the study session in May and at the July 12, 2016 City Council meeting, the Council received
testimony from private property owner advocates that rent control or rent stabilization would infringe upon
private property rights and curtail reinvestment in private property and in the community. Likewise, the City
Council heard testimony from renters and community advocates that significant rent increases are displacing
residents in Union City because rental units are becoming too expensive. Comments from renters stated that
rent increases are de-stabilizing the community and having a negative impact on residents and school-aged
children. The City Council considered staff’s presentation, heard public comment, and voted 4-1 to direct
staff to prepare a framework for a taskforce to assist with the consideration of possible tenant protection
measures. The taskforce would evaluate the current rent environment in Union City, evaluate possible tenant
protection measures, and make recommendations to the City Council.
DISCUSSION
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Staff is proposing the formation of a nine-member taskforce, approved by the City Council, to evaluate tenant
protection measures. The taskforce would then provide recommendations to the City Council that could
address tenant concerns in a fair and equitable manner. The outcome of the taskforce is to recommend
possible tenant protection measures to the City Council that will help address unpredictable and excessive rent
increases.
Staff is proposing:
A nine-member taskforce made up of three tenant representatives, three landlord representatives, and
three impartial community members. There would be a preference for applicants that live and/or own
property in Union City.
A brief recruitment period would be needed to reach out to the community to engage and recruit
interested parties. Staff will select taskforce members for consideration and approval of the City
Council.
Once established, the taskforce would meet monthly.
The taskforce would evaluate rental data for Union City to determine local issues.
The taskforce would evaluate methods and approaches to address the issues.
Based on a majority vote, the taskforce would provide recommendations to the City Council on how
best to address the rent increases and provide tenant protection measures. Opposing opinions would
also be noted.
Staff has prepared a “Taskforce Charter,” attached as Exhibit A, to provide a framework to guide the meetings.
The purpose and scope of the taskforce is explained as:
Review available data on Union City rent and tenant issues.
Review and adhere to the legal framework regarding possible rent stabilization approaches and other
possible tenant protection measures.
Solicit a wide range of input and perspectives when considering rent and tenant issues.
Educate all participants regarding rent and tenant issues from both the landlord and tenant perspective.
Provide recommendations to the City Council on options that the Council could consider to address
rent and tenant issues in a legal, fair and equitable manner.
Currently, the Taskforce Charter is structured so that City staff will facilitate and moderate taskforce meetings.
However, the City Council could elect to have the taskforce appoint a Chair or Co-Chairs to facilitate meetings,
or the City Council could appoint one or more Council Members to chair the taskforce.
Staff anticipates that the taskforce would meet approximately 4-6 times to evaluate data and develop
recommendations. Also attached as Exhibit B is an application to assist in the recruitment process for
participants. Staff will return to the Council for confirmation and approval of the taskforce members upon
completion of recruitment.
FISCAL IMPACT
There is no fiscal impact to forming the Rent and Tenant Taskforce, except for additional costs that may be
associated with additional staff time and participation and review by the City Attorney’s office.
RECOMMENDATION
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Staff recommends that the City Council authorize staff to form the Rent and Tenant Taskforce that will study
rent and tenant issues and make recommendations to the City Council on approaches to address these issues.
Staff further requests that the Council approve the Taskforce Charter and select an organizational structure for
the taskforce, which could be one of the following:
a) Chaired by one or more members of the City Council;
b) Chaired by one or more members of the Taskforce; or
c) Facilitated by City staff, as is currently reflected in the Charter.
Lastly, staff requests that the Council approve the Taskforce Application for the recruitment of members.
Staff will return to the Council for final approval of the Rent and Tenant Taskforce and its membership.
Prepared by:
Joan Malloy, Economic and Community Development Director
Submitted by:
Joan Malloy, Economic and Community Development Director
ATTACHMENTS:
Description
Type
Attachment A - Taskforce Charter
Attachment
Attachment B - Taskforce Application
Attachment
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Exhibit A
UNION CITY RENT AND TENANT TASKFORCE CHARTER
PURPOSE OF THE TASKFORCE
The name of this organization shall be the Union City Rent and Tenant Taskforce, hereafter referred to as the
“Taskforce”. The purpose of the Taskforce shall be to:
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Review available data on Union City rent and tenant issues.
Review and adhere to the legal framework regarding possible rent stabilization approaches and other
possible tenant protection measures.
Solicit a wide range of input and perspectives when considering rent and tenant issues.
Educate all participants regarding rent and tenant issues from both the landlord and tenant
perspective.
Provide recommendations to the City Council on options that the Council could consider to address
rent and tenant issues in a legal, fair and equitable manner.
MEMBERSHIP
Members of the Taskforce are selected to represent a cross-section of views and interests. The Taskforce shall
consist of nine (9) members and include:
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Three (3) tenant representatives
Three (3) landlord representatives
Three (3) impartial community members
There is a preference for members that live and/or own property in Union City. Taskforce members shall be
approved by the City Council.
FACILITATION; CITY STAFF SUPPORT
The Taskforce shall be facilitated and moderated by Union City staff. Staff shall:
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Prepare agendas;
Facilitate meetings so that agendas are followed and meetings adjourn on-time;
Allow all members to be heard during discussions;
Moderate discussions between members with differing points of view; and
Be a sounding board on how to best involve the full Taskforce.
Staff shall not vote on Taskforce proposals or recommendations, and shall accurately report on Taskforce
activities to the City Council and the general public.
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Rent and Tenant Taskforce Charter
QUORUM
A quorum for the Taskforce will be 5 members. Taskforce members will be considered present if they attend
the meeting in-person or via teleconference in compliance with the Brown Act.
DECISION-MAKING
The Taskforce will strive for consensus in its decision-making process. If consensus cannot be reached as to a
particular item or issue, the Taskforce’s decision will be determined by a majority vote of the Taskforce
members in attendance at the meeting, and the meeting minutes will reflect the number of votes in favor,
opposed and in abstention. Meeting minutes will additionally contain a summary of dissenting opinion(s) if a
consensus cannot be reached.
RECOMMENDATIONS
The Taskforce’s recommendations will be recorded in the meeting minutes. The Taskforce may also be asked to
assist in public presentations of its recommendations.
MEETING DATES
The Taskforce shall meet monthly at a regular and predetermined time to accommodate the Taskforce
members. It is anticipated that the Taskforce shall meet a total of four to six times. If a majority of the
Taskforce determines that additional time is needed, staff will report to the City Council on progress of the
Taskforce and inform the Council of any additional time required.
Meetings will be open to the public and posted as such. Taskforce meetings shall be held at City Hall, 34009
Alvarado-Niles Road, Union City.
ATTENDANCE
Participation of all Taskforce members in meetings is important and members shall make every effort to attend
each meeting. If members cannot attend, they shall inform Union City staff at least 72 hours before the meeting
is conducted.
PUBLIC INVOLVEMENT
All Taskforce meetings will be open to the public. Members of the public wishing to address the Taskforce at a
meeting may do so based on the following protocol:
− The Moderator of the Taskforce will request a completed speaker request form from members of the
public before the meeting is called to order or before the item to be considered. Speaker request forms
shall ask for the following information:
• Agenda item number to be discussed or Public Comment
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Rent and Tenant Taskforce Charter
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• If the person is in favor/opposed to the agenda item (if applicable)
• Person’s name
• Person’s address
• Name of organization (if applicable)
Each member of the public will be granted up to a total of 3 minutes to address their topics of concern.
This allotted time cannot be aggregated or passed on to another individual.
o In instances where more than five members of the public wish to address the Taskforce, the
three minute time limit may be abbreviated at the discretion of the Moderator in order facilitate
the business of the Taskforce.
A member of the public may request clarification from the Taskforce by raising his or her hand during the
normal course of the meeting; however, permission to speak will be granted at the discretion of the Taskforce.
Taskforce meetings shall be properly noticed pursuant to the Brown Act including posting regular meeting
agendas in a location freely accessible to the public and on the City’s website at least 72 hours prior to the
meeting.
MEETING ETIQUETTE
Taskforce members should:
−
−
−
−
−
−
Treat each other and members of the public with respect
Listen to each other
Work cooperatively
Allow all members to voice their opinions
Be prepared for meetings
Maintain focus on the Taskforce’s purpose and stay on topic
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Exhibit B
Application for Union City Rent and Tenant Taskforce
Name:
Phone:
Email:
Primary Residence *:
City:
*Note there is a preference for applicants that live and/or own property in Union City
Organization Affiliation (if applicable)
Organization Name:
Address:
City:
Website (if applicable):
Organization represents and/or advocates for:
Renters
Landlords
Other:
1. I am a:
Renter
Landlord
Homeowner (that doesn’t own other rental properties)
2. For Landlords Only - Do you own rental property(s) in Union City?
Yes
No
3. I am applying to the Taskforce as:
A representative or advocate for renters
An representative or advocate for landlords
An impartial community member
4. I am interested in participating because:
5. I am available to meet monthly for a minimum of six months. Meeting times that work best for me
are (check all applicable boxes):
Time of Day
Morning
Afternoon
Evening
Mon
Tues
Wed
Thurs
Fri
August 9, 2016
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DATE:
8/9/2016
TO:
FROM:
CHASE CAMBELL, WEB MANAGER
SUBJECT:
ADOPT A RESOLUTION TO DESIGNATE THE UNION CITY “U” BRAND
IDENTITY AS THE OFFICIAL LOGO OF THE CITY
The City Council is asked to designate the Union City “U” brand identity as the official logo of the City per
municipal code 1.08.020.
BACKGROUND
At the City Council meeting on February 23, 2016, staff reported that in order to market and position Union
City as a prime location within the Bay Area, and to align with the vision and guiding principles of the general
plan update, staff recommended moving forward with two strategic projects that will move the City closer to
these goals: branding the City and designing/developing a new website. These efforts will:
Improve recognition for Union City;
Promote the city as a civic, cultural, and economic destination within the greater Bay Area and Silicon
Valley;
Attract new businesses and facilitate new economic development opportunities;
Guide and inspire the community and agency;
Build credibility and create trust, ultimately encouraging civic engagement;
Strategically position Union City to succeed in a global marketplace.
DISCUSSION
Union City continues to actively develop and pursue strategies for economic development within the City. One
area of need identified by staff was City branding.
When you think of Union City, what do you want people to think? That is the question that branding answers.
Branding is more than a logo. Branding includes 3 key components: strategy, visual identity, and voice.
Strategy defines and articulates the personality, values, and market positioning of a brand. The strategy is
leveraged to create a visual identity which includes: a logo or logo system, brand colors, typography, and
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brand imagery. Strategy is also leveraged to define and articulate the voice of the brand. The voice includes:
copy writing tone, social media tone, and general messaging guidelines. These 3 components work together to
create a brand.
Union City is a confluence of diverse cultures, features, opportunities, activities, and industries. There are many
assets to treasure and many stories to be told. For too long, the city has been undefined or defined by others.
On February 23, 2016 City Council approved that staff move forward to create a brand for Union City.
In March 2016, staff (CMO, ECD) interviewed three (3) pre-screened branding consultants. Staff thoroughly
vetted each consultant, and ultimately, chose San Jose based Zooka Creative. Zooka Creative is a local firm
that is in touch with Silicon Valley and the Bay Area. They proved to staff to have a solid understanding of the
challenges we face in Union City - balancing the City’s history and culture with innovation and trend. We felt
confident that their talented mix of strategic and creative thinking would result in the best brand for the City.
The branding process initiated on April 5th with an extensive amount of community outreach including routine
email communications updating the public on the process and seeking feedback and conducting surveys to
residents, business leaders, and City representatives. The purpose of this was to leverage and empower the
community to help define the new Union City brand. In addition to community feedback, we researched case
studies from the public and private sector and gained a comprehensive understanding of our competitors in the
region and our audience. This methodology led us to discover what makes Union City distinctive, special and a
stand-out community within the greater region.
Through this creative process, we determined five brand pillars that describe the core character of Union City:
Our ideal location that provides easy access to business and points of interest
Our small town feel allows residents & businesses to be heard and supported by the City
The unity and tolerance shown by our very diverse community
The opportunities for innovation – including high tech and bio tech businesses to expand
The beautiful open and active spaces that our community enjoys
The brand pillars then became the basis for our new brand promise. A brand promise is an internal statement
that helps to create a common understanding of our City’s brand. The brand promise for Union City is:
Union City: Where Innovation Grows
Union City creates opportunities for innovation that allow businesses to sprout and grow their
operations in a small, culturally diverse, tight-knit community in the greater Silicon Valley.
Its proximity to rich educational institutions, innovative businesses, accessible transportation,
funding opportunities, and an expansive talent pool positions Union City as a key contributor to the
Bay Area.
The brand pillars and brand promise were then leveraged to create the visual identity system and the logo
(Exhibit A) we seek you to designate today as the official logo of Union City California.
The brand pillars, brand promise and visual identity system wholly represent the story, soul, and future
direction of Union City, which is the goal we set out to accomplish. Most importantly, the new brand will serve
as the foundation for all future marketing and communication efforts. The long term impact of this new brand
will be experienced in cultural and economic capital for years to come.
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FISCAL IMPACT
Adoption of this resolution will have no adverse effects on the adopted FY 15-16 and FY 16-17 budgets.
RECOMMENDATION
Staff recommends that the City Council adopt the attached resolution designating the Union City “U” brand
identity as the official logo of the City per municipal code 1.08.020.
Prepared by:
Chase Campbell, Web Manager
Submitted by:
Chase Campbell, Web Manager
ATTACHMENTS:
Description
Type
Union City "U" Logo
Exhibit
Resolution to adopt new logo
Resolution
Exhibit A
Exhibit
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Primary Logo
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Identity System
LOGO - VERTICAL
LOGO - HORIZONTAL
LOGOMARK
LOGO - GRAYSCALE
LOGO - ONE COLOR
CONCEPT
This concept represents Union City’s diverse culture and growing
innovation utilizing a dynamic facet approach hinting at a current and
modern look and feel. Woven bands of bold color overlap one another
to create the unified shape of a “U” while the negative space of the
white “U” shows the connectivity of the city’s key components as
well as its connection to the Silicon Valley.
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Keywords:
• Innovative
• Diverse
• Small Town
• Unified
• Connectivity
COLOR PALETTE
LOGOTYPE
Identity System
LOGO - WITH CALIFORNIA TAGLINE
LOGO - WITH CITY TAGLINE
LOGO - WITH DEPARTMENT TAGLINES
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CITY COUNCIL RESOLUTION NUMBER
DESIGNATING THE UNION CITY “U” BRAND IDENTITY AS THE OFFICIAL
LOGO OF THE CITY
WHEREAS, in order to market and position Union City as a prime location within the
Bay Area, and to align with the vision and guiding principles of the general plan update, staff
recommends that the City Council designate the Union City “U” brand identity as the official
logo of the City per municipal code 1.08.020; and
WHEREAS, this project will improve recognition for Union City; promote the city as a
civic, cultural, and economic destination within the greater Bay Area and Silicon Valley; attract
new businesses and facilitate economic development opportunities; and strategically position
Union City to succeed in a global marketplace; and
WHEREAS, the brand pillars, brand promise and visual identity system wholly represent
the story, soul, and future direction of Union City, which is the goal we set out to accomplish.
Most importantly, the new brand will serve as the foundation for all future marketing and
communication efforts. The long term impact of this new brand will be experienced in cultural
and economic capital for years to come; and
WHEREAS, staff is recommending that the City Council designate the Union City “U”
brand identity as the official logo of the City per municipal code 1.08.020; and
WHEREAS, adoption of this resolution will have no adverse effects on the adopted FY
15-16 and FY 16-17 budgets.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the City Council hereby designates the
Union City “U” brand identity as the official logo of Union City as identified in Exhibit A.
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Primary Logo
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Identity System
LOGO - VERTICAL
LOGO - HORIZONTAL
LOGOMARK
LOGO - GRAYSCALE
LOGO - ONE COLOR
CONCEPT
This concept represents Union City’s diverse culture and growing
innovation utilizing a dynamic facet approach hinting at a current and
modern look and feel. Woven bands of bold color overlap one another
to create the unified shape of a “U” while the negative space of the
white “U” shows the connectivity of the city’s key components as
well as its connection to the Silicon Valley.
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Keywords:
• Innovative
• Diverse
• Small Town
• Unified
• Connectivity
COLOR PALETTE
LOGOTYPE
Identity System
LOGO - WITH CALIFORNIA TAGLINE
LOGO - WITH CITY TAGLINE
LOGO - WITH DEPARTMENT TAGLINES
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