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Civic issues
Topics getting the most attention in Union City public meetings, ranked by how frequently they come up.
BART Transit Column Mural Project
The council was scheduled to get an update on the mural project at the BART transit columns, approve a revised timeline, and green-light the RFQ/RFP process plus a budget appropriation. Public input from a 2025 community forum shaped the plans.
Fremont Bank grant for teen workshop
A $71,200 grant from Fremont Bank was set to fund improvements to the Larry Orozco Teen Workshop — new money for youth programs at no cost to local taxpayers.
Police labor agreement for COPPS unit
A side letter with the Police Officers Association was on the agenda to set up a pilot program schedule for the Community Oriented Policing and Problem Solving unit.
New city job classifications
Two new classifications — Revenue Coordinator and Junior Accountant — were slated for approval, along with a side letter with OE3 PEG and updates to the compensation plan.
Transit Short Range Transit Plan consulting contract
An amendment to the Parametrix consulting contract, adding $281,131 for a total of up to $355,941, to complete the Union City Transit short-range plan.
LLAD No. 3 landscape and lighting assessments
The engineer's report for Landscape and Lighting Maintenance District No. 3 was up for approval, with a June 23, 2026 hearing set on the proposed assessments.