California Record
Union City
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Gary Singh

Mayor2024-2028

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At a glance

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Term ending Dec 31, 2028.

Voice

Meetings spoken in
2
Total speaking time
53:46
Avg per meeting
26:53
Segments
743

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Top issues during term (20)

high↑Sep 2026[25]

Traffic Safety Grant for Extra Enforcement

No local cost — $87,900 in state grant funds, with a matching budget amendment.

high↑Mar 2026[21]

Housing Law and CEQA Framework

None directly tied to report acceptance, but essential for maintaining state housing compliance and funding eligibility.

medium→Mar 2026[21]

Dangerous dogs ordinance update

Not specified in the agenda.

high↑Oct 2026[20]

City Manager Employment Agreement Amendment

The resolution includes a budget amendment tied to the city manager's compensation, but specific figures are not stated in the agenda listing.

high↑Oct 2026[20]

Parks and Recreation Master Plan Update

The proposed improvements list could shape future park spending, though no dollar figures are stated in the agenda materials.

medium↑Mar 2026[18]

Sidewalk Repair Underwriting Options

Costs vary by tier for property owners adjacent to repaired sidewalks.

medium↑Sep 2026[15]

Fremont Bank grant for teen workshop

Adds $71,200 in grant funding; no local match noted.

high↑Jun 2026[14]

Measure III utility user tax extension

The tax rate would not increase, but extension continues an existing revenue source for city services.

medium↑May 2026[14]

Union City Cybersecurity

A $493,230 contract with a total installation budget of $517,892.

high↑May 2026[14]

Economic development and jobs

The plan targets sales tax, property tax and hotel tax growth that feed the general fund.

high↑Jul 2026[12]

Homelessness response

Staff will pursue state, county and Measure W funding; no new city spending authorized tonight.

high↑Mar 2026[11]

Playground and Park Fitness Equipment Replacement

$86,275 for new equipment.

high↑Oct 2026[10]

Proposed Raising Cane's at 31900 Dyer Street

low↑Oct 2026[10]

BART Transit Column Mural Project

A budget appropriation amount was included in the staff report but not detailed in the agenda.

medium↑Oct 2026[10]

I Street At-Grade Crossing Closure Engineering

An added $175,480, bringing the total contract to $799,680.

medium↑Oct 2026[10]

Ballfield Use Policy and Reservation Guidelines

medium↑Oct 2026[10]

Fire and emergency services

The city is receiving $1 million in state funding for fire station upgrades.

low↑Oct 2026[10]

Police labor agreement for COPPS unit

medium↑Oct 2026[10]

At-grade pedestrian crossing at BART

Adds $70,104 to a contract now totaling $961,727.

low↑Oct 2026[10]

New city job classifications

Updates to the classification and compensation plan would affect city payroll.

Decisions during term (82)

Recorded while Singh was in office — not necessarily decisions they moved, spoke to, or voted on.

approvedVoted yes5-0Jul 28, 2026

Consent Calendar (Items 4.1–4.13)

approvedVoted yes5-0Jul 28, 2026

Weed Abatement Assessments Resolution (Item 5.1)

approvedVoted yes5-0Jul 28, 2026

Economic Development Strategic Plan Adoption (Item 6.1)

approvedVoted yes5-0Jul 28, 2026

Quarterly Financial Report and Authorized Positions List (Item 6.4)

approvedVoted yes5-0Jul 28, 2026

City Council Handbook Adoption (Item 6.5)

approved5-0Jul 28, 2026

Approve the July 14, 2026 City Council Special Meeting Action Minutes

approved5-0Jul 28, 2026

Approve the July 14, 2026 City Council Regular Meeting Action Minutes

approved5-0Jul 28, 2026

Adopt a Resolution Authorizing the Acceptance of the Board of State and Community Correction’s Proposition 64 Health and Safety Grant Program Funds, in the Total Amount of $226,252.00, for Fiscal Years 2026-2027

approved5-0Jul 28, 2026

Adopt a Resolution Accepting a Fiscal Year 2023 Safe Streets and Roads For All (SS4A) Grant Award, in the Amount of $200,000, from the U.S. Department of Transportation, Federal Highway Administration, for the Dyer Street Corridor Safety…

approved5-0Jul 28, 2026

Adopt a Resolution Authorizing the City Manager to Execute the Second Amendment to the Purchase and Sale Agreement with the California Department of Transportation (Caltrans) for the Route 84 Excess Properties

approved5-0Jul 28, 2026

Adopt a Resolution Accepting the Completed Subdivision Improvements for Tract 8349 – Seven Hills Estates Development and Authorizing the Release of the Improvement Securities

approved5-0Jul 28, 2026

Adopt a Resolution Approving an Increase in the Fiscal Year 2026-2027 Annual Clean Water Program Contribution by $120,000 in the Clean Water Fund (Fund 258) for Payment of Costs Associated with the Alameda Countywide Clean Water Program…

approved5-0Jul 28, 2026

Adopt a Resolution Authorizing the City Manager to Execute Task Order 17 to the Joint Powers Agreement with the City of Fremont for Fiscal Year 2026-2027 Paratransit Services to be Provided by the City of Fremont Human Services…

approved5-0Apr 28, 2026

Consent Calendar Approval

approved5-0Apr 28, 2026

Master Fee Schedule Adoption

approved5-0Apr 28, 2026

Quarry Lakes Parkway EIR Addendum and Mitigation Purchase

approved5-0Apr 28, 2026

Cannabis Business Tax Rate Increase

approved5-0Apr 28, 2026

Approve the April 14, 2026 City Council Special Meeting Action Minutes

approved5-0Apr 28, 2026

Approve the April 14, 2026 City Council Regular Meeting Action Minutes

approved5-0Apr 28, 2026

Adopt a Resolution Approving an Amendment to the City’s Compensation Plan for Transit Analyst I, and Approving an Amendment to the City’s Classification and Compensation Plan and Salary Schedule in Conformance with California Code of…