August 2, 2011 > Union City City Council Union City City Council July 26, 2011 Presentation: Catherine Westphall of Bay Area Rapid Transit (BART) spoke about the Earthquake Safety Program and retrofits scheduled for 45 Union City foundations, columns and "shear keys." Community concerns and contact with BART will be through Kate Claassen (510) 287-4762. A project information phone number is (510) 476-3876. Work in Union City will begin late August or early September and continue for 1.5-2.0 years. Consent: Agree to participate in Public Agencies Post Retirement Health Care Plan Trust Adopt a Memorandum of Understanding with the Newark Police Department for collaborative efforts of Special Weapons and Tactics Teams. Removed from Consent: Second reading of ordinance to comply with "Voluntary Alternative Redevelopment Program" Public Hearings: Renew Union Landing Property and Business Improvement District and levy assessments for Fiscal year 2011/12 subject to property owner vote [majority property owner interests in favor]. Approve site development review of air filtration replacement at U.S. Pipe and Foundry Company Amend Municipal Code to conform to California Business and Professions code for massage establishments and technicians. Mayor Mark Green Yes Vice Mayor Jim Navarro Yes Councilmember Emily Duncan Yes Councilmember Lorrin Ellis Yes Councilmember Pat Gacoscos Yes