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Civic issues
Topics getting the most attention in Union City public meetings, ranked by how frequently they come up.
Ballfield Use Policy and Reservation Guidelines
Staff presented recommended updates to the policy governing who can use and reserve Union City's sports fields. The rules affect youth leagues, adult teams, and anyone trying to book a field.
Traffic Safety Grant for Extra Enforcement
A state grant of $87,900 would fund Selective Traffic Enforcement Program operations for fiscal year 2026-2027 — think extra DUI and traffic enforcement.
I Street At-Grade Crossing Closure Engineering
The city was set to approve more engineering money to close the I Street rail crossing, which supports a new pedestrian crossing at BART. That's a safety improvement near the station neighbors use daily.
Dangerous dogs ordinance update
The council was set to give final adoption to an ordinance updating city rules on vicious and potentially dangerous dogs in the municipal code's Animals title.
Sidewalk Repair Underwriting Options
The council was set to approve a tiered structure for charging property owners for sidewalk repairs, with payment plans up to 24 months.
Union City Cybersecurity
A three-year contract with ePlus Technology, up to $180,684, for cyber-security monitoring and incident response — protecting the city's computer systems from attacks.
Arizona Street Bike Boulevard construction
The council was scheduled to award a $491,698 construction contract to Pavement Coatings Company for a new bike boulevard on Arizona Street, with a total construction budget of $540,868. This would create a safer route for cyclists and pedestrians in the area.
At-grade pedestrian crossing at BART
An additional $70,104 was scheduled to go to HDR for engineering on the long-planned pedestrian crossing at the BART station, bringing the total contract to $961,727. The crossing aims to make station access safer for walkers.
Jolly Roger Land entertainment expansion at Union Landing
A family entertainment business at Union Landing wants to grow into a neighboring tenant space, adding roughly 9,900 square feet and new amenities. The commission was scheduled to hold a public hearing on whether to allow it.
November 2026 general municipal election
The council was scheduled to formally call the November 3, 2026 city election and consolidate it with the statewide election.
FY 2026-2027 CDBG Action Plan and ECHO Housing funding
The city's annual federal block grant plan for housing and community development was up for a public hearing, including $4,215 to support ECHO Housing's rent mediation and eviction prevention work.
Waste Management
Your trash is piling up in Union City because of a nationwide garbage strike! Get ready for overflowing bins and a pretty smelly situation as the strike continues.
Waste Management Strike
Your trash might not get picked up on time because of a big garbage strike hitting 24 Bay Area cities, including ours. Get ready for potential delays and maybe some stinky sidewalks.
Juvenile Justice
Two young boys were killed in a gang-related incident, and now a third teen is being charged as an adult. This tragic event shines a spotlight on the serious problems facing kids in our community.
Waste Disposal
Tired of that old mattress taking up space? Union City is making it easy to get rid of it for free! This is your chance to declutter your home without paying a dime for disposal.
Sea Level Rise Impact
Union City is facing a serious threat from rising sea levels. Expect more flooding in the future, so the city needs to start planning for it now.
City Designation
Union City just became a 'Compassionate City'! This new designation means the city is officially pledging to be more welcoming and supportive for all residents.