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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.
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.
Fremont Bank grant for teen workshop
An update was scheduled on the renovation of the Larry Orozco Teen Workshop, a facility serving Union City youth. The briefing would show residents how the project is progressing and what improvements to expect.
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.
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.
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.