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Civic issues
Topics getting the most attention in Union City public meetings, ranked by how frequently they come up.
Playground and Park Fitness Equipment Replacement
The city planned an $86,275 purchase of replacement playground and fitness equipment for local parks, including William Cann Park.
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.
Parks and Recreation Master Plan Update
The city rolled out an updated Parks and Recreation Master Plan with a new vision, goals, and lists of proposed park and recreation facility improvements. If adopted, it would guide how Union City invests in parks for years to come.
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.
City Manager Employment Agreement Amendment
The Council considered changes to City Manager Joan Malloy's contract, tied to the city's salary schedule and a budget amendment. This affects the city's top administrator and how public funds cover executive compensation.
Proposed Raising Cane's at 31900 Dyer Street
A new Raising Cane's restaurant is proposed at 31900 Dyer Street, and the city has drafted an environmental review (Mitigated Negative Declaration) for it, along with general plan and zoning amendments. The study session was the public's chance to comment before any decision is made. Nearby residents typically care about traffic, noise, and drive-thru operations at this stage.
Housing Law and CEQA Framework
The commission was set to receive a briefing on state housing law and CEQA — the rules that shape how the city reviews housing and development projects. These laws affect how quickly and under what limits the city can approve or condition projects.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.