January 31, 2012 > Union City City Council Union City City Council January 24, 2012 Consent Calendar: Appropriate $31,469.53 from First Five grant program to Leisure Services for Early Childhood Literacy and Kindergarten Readiness. Adopt amendments to Enforceable Obligation Payment Schedule (EOPS) for Redevelopment projects Public Comment: Request for council action to relieve a Shell Gas Station of tobacco sales restrictions due to its proximity to a church. Other stations are "grandfathered" or located outside restricted zones and are able to sell such products. The loss of revenue is significant. Public Hearings: Approve Union City Pedestrian and Bicycle Master Plan update Redevelopment Agency: Adopt a resolution for the City of Union City to serve as the successor agency to the Community Redevelopment Agency and retain the housing assets and functions previously performed by that agency. City Manager Reports: An "Urgency Ordinance" was added to the agenda through a unanimous vote of council declaring a moratorium on Medical Marijuana Dispensaries in Union City for the next 45 days. The moratorium can extend for up to two years in order to study the issue and determine the city's final position on this issue. The ordinance becomes effective immediately. Mayor Mark Green Aye Vice Mayor Pat Gacoscos Aye Emily Duncan Aye Lorrin Ellis Absent Jim Navarro Aye