*Consent Items
MINUTES
FREMONT CITY COUNCIL MEETING
JANUARY 11, 2022
VIRTUAL MEETING VIA ZOOM
7:00 P.M.
1. PRELIMINARY
A. Call to Order: Mayor Mei called the meeting to order at 7:01 p.m.
B. Flag Salute: Vice Mayor Salwan led the salute to the flag.
C. Roll Call: Present: Mayor Mei, Vice Mayor Salwan, Councilmembers: Keng, Jones, Kassan, Shao, and Cox
D. Announcements by Mayor/City Manager
Mayor Mei announced the Boards and Commissions vacancies. City Manager Shackelford shared information regarding items of Council/community interest.
2. CONSENT CALENDAR
* A. Waive Reading of Ordinances – None.
* B. Approval of Minutes – None.
* C. Mayor Mei opened consideration of Approval Making Findings to Allow the City Council and the Legislative Bodies of the City of Fremont to Continue Holding Meetings via Videoconference pursuant to AB 361
*See Green Sheet
This item was removed from the Consent Calendar. Mayor Mei opened the public comment period. Blair Beekman shared a variety of concerns. There being no additional speakers, Mayor Mei closed the public comment period.
On a motion by Councilmember Jones, seconded by Councilmember Shao, the City Council made the following findings in order to continue holding videoconference meetings for the City Council and the City’s legislative bodies:
1. The City Council has reconsidered the circumstances of the COVID-19 state of emergency;
2. The state of emergency continues to directly impact the ability of the members to meet safely in person; and
3. Staff is directed to schedule reconsideration of these findings at the regularly scheduled City Council meeting on February 8, 2022.
*Consent Items
Ayes: Mayor Mei, Vice Mayor Salwan, Councilmembers: Keng, Jones, Kassan, Shao, and Cox
Noes: None
Absent: None
Abstain: None
* D. Mayor Mei opened consideration of Approval to Adopt a Resolution Authorizing the City Manager to Execute a FY 2021/22 Contract Amendment with the California Department on Aging to Provide Multipurpose Senior Services Program (MSSP) Services and Making Findings of CEQA Exemption
On a motion by Councilmember Cox, seconded by Councilmember Keng, the City Council adopted Resolution No. 2022-01 authorizing the City Manager, or her designee, to execute an amendment with the State of California, for the Multipurpose Senior Services Program, through FY 2021/22 in the amount of $404,348.
Ayes: Mayor Mei, Vice Mayor Salwan, Councilmembers: Keng, Jones, Kassan, Shao, and Cox
Noes: None
Absent: None
Abstain: None
* E. Mayor Mei opened consideration of authorization to execute a subcontract with Seneca Family of Agencies, for the provision of Trauma-Focused Cognitive Behavioral Groups and Parenting Classes, as part of the City's Master Contract with Alameda County Probation for the period of July 1, 2021 through June 30, 2023 (Subcontract for Juvenile Justice Services)
This item was removed from the Consent Calendar. Mayor Mei opened the public comment period. Blair Beekman shared a variety of concerns. There being no additional speakers, Mayor Mei closed the public comment period.
On a motion by Councilmember Cox, seconded by Councilmember Jones, the City Council authorized the City Manager, or her designee, to execute a subcontract with Seneca Family Agencies, Inc., for the period of July 1, 2021 through June 30, 2023, to provide trauma-focused cognitive behavioral groups and parenting classes for at-risk youth and families in Southern Alameda County, in an amount not to exceed $109,434.
Ayes: Mayor Mei, Vice Mayor Salwan, Councilmembers: Keng, Jones, Kassan, Shao, and Cox
Noes: None
Absent: None
Abstain: None
*Consent Items
* F. Mayor Mei opened consideration of Approval of the Partial Release of Faithful Performance Bonds in the Amount of $6,956,426 Posted by BMCH California, LLC with the Approved Public and Private Agreements for Tract 8399
On a motion by Councilmember Cox, seconded by Councilmember Keng, the City Council approved the partial release of the Faithful Performance Bonds in the amount of $6,956,426 until the improvements are accepted by the City Engineer.
Ayes: Mayor Mei, Vice Mayor Salwan, Councilmembers: Keng, Jones, Kassan, Shao, and Cox
Noes: None
Absent: None
Abstain: None
* G. Mayor Mei opened consideration of Approval to Accept and Appropriate FY 2021 Bay Area Urban Areas Security Initiative (UASI) Grant for $14,408 to Purchase Search and Rescue Equipment
This item was removed from the Consent Calendar. Mayor Mei opened the public comment period. Blair Beekman shared a variety of concerns. There being no additional speakers, Mayor Mei closed the public comment period.
On a motion by Councilmember Cox, seconded by Councilmember Keng, the City Council:
1. Accepted the Bay Area Urban Areas Security Initiative (UASI) grant award for $14,408.
2. Appropriated the $14,408 to the Federal Operating Grants Funds (Fund 199).
3. Authorized the City Manager or designee to execute all necessary agreements or documents in connection with the grant award.
Ayes: Mayor Mei, Vice Mayor Salwan, Councilmembers: Keng, Jones, Kassan, Shao, and Cox
Noes: None
Absent: None
Abstain: None
* H. Mayor Mei opened consideration of Approval to Adopt a Resolution Authorizing the City to Join the California Asset Management Trust as a Participant, and to Invest in Shares of the Trust and in Individual Portfolios
On a motion by Councilmember Cox, seconded by Councilmember Keng, the City Council adopted Resolution No. 2022-02 authorizing the City of Fremont to join with other public agencies as a participant of the California Asset Management Trust, and to invest in shares of the Trust and in individual portfolios.
Ayes: Mayor Mei, Vice Mayor Salwan, Councilmembers: Keng, Jones, Kassan, Shao, and Cox
Noes: None
Absent: None
Abstain: None
*Consent Items
* I. Mayor Mei opened consideration of Approval to Authorize the City Manager to Execute an Amendment with Condor Security of America to Provide Security Services at the Fremont Family Resource Center
This item was removed from the Consent Calendar. Mayor Mei opened the public comment period. Blair Beekman shared a variety of concerns. There being no additional speakers, Mayor Mei closed the public comment period.
On a motion by Vice Mayor Salwan, seconded by Councilmember Jones, the City Council authorized the City Manager to execute an amendment with Condor Security of America, Inc. in an amount not to exceed $461,046.
Ayes: Mayor Mei, Vice Mayor Salwan, Councilmembers: Keng, Jones, Kassan, Shao, and Cox
Noes: None
Absent: None
Abstain: None
* J. Mayor Mei opened consideration of Approval to Authorize the City Manager, or Designee, to Issue a Purchase Order with StarChase, LLC in an amount not to exceed $193,000 (StarChase Pursuit Alternative Technology Devices)
This item was removed from the Consent Calendar. Mayor Mei opened the public comment period. Blair Beekman and Kelly Abreu shared a variety of concerns. There being no additional speakers, Mayor Mei closed the public comment period.
On a motion by Councilmember Cox, seconded by Councilmember Jones, the City Council authorized the City Manager, or designee, to issue a Purchase Order with StarChase, LLC in an amount not to exceed $193,000 for StarChase devices.
Ayes: Mayor Mei, Vice Mayor Salwan, Councilmembers: Keng, Jones, Kassan, Shao, and Cox
Noes: None
Absent: None
Abstain: None
* K. Mayor Mei opened consideration to Award the Contract to Life Scan Wellness Centers and Authorize the City Manager to Issue a Service Agreement for Firefighter Medical Examinations to Life Scan Wellness Centers in an Amount Not to Exceed $228,150.
On a motion by Councilmember Cox, seconded by Councilmember Keng, the City Council authorized the City Manager, or designee, to award the contract and to enter into a service agreement with Life Extension Clinics, Inc. dba Life Scan Wellness Centers in an amount not to exceed $228,150.
*Consent Items
Ayes: Mayor Mei, Vice Mayor Salwan, Councilmembers: Keng, Jones, Kassan, Shao, and Cox
Noes: None
Absent: None
Abstain: None
* L. Mayor Mei opened consideration of Approval to Authorize the City Manager or their Designee to Enter into an Amendment with the County of Alameda, for the City to Provide Access Point and Housing Resource Center Services, in the Amount of $112,811.
This item was removed from the Consent Calendar. Mayor Mei opened the public comment period. Blair Beekman shared a variety of concerns. There being no additional speakers, Mayor Mei closed the public comment period.
On a motion by Councilmember Jones, seconded by Vice Mayor Salwan, the City Council:
1. Authorized the City Manager or her designee to execute a FY 2021/22 Standard Service Agreement Amendment of $112,811 with the County of Alameda to provide Access Point and Housing Resource Center services and make findings of CEQA exemption discussed in this report.
2. Increased revenue estimates and appropriated an additional $55,109 for these services in the Alameda County Health Care Services Agency Fund (Fund 179).
Ayes: Mayor Mei, Vice Mayor Salwan, Councilmembers: Keng, Jones, Kassan, Shao, and Cox
Noes: None
Absent: None
Abstain: None
3. CEREMONIAL ITEMS
A. Resolution: Recognition of Lily Zhang, U.S. Table Tennis Medal in the 2021 World Table Tennis Championships
B. Proclamation: Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Day & Beyond
C. Proclamation: Recognition of 45th Annual Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Commemoration
4. PUBLIC COMMUNICATIONS
A. Oral and Written Communications
Email submitted to the City Clerk were compiled, distributed to the City Council and staff, and published in the City's Agenda Center on fremont.gov, and were placed on file.
Blair Beekman, John Hinds and Kelly Abreu shared a variety of concerns.
*Consent Items
5. SCHEDULED ITEMS – None.
6. REPORT FROM CITY ATTORNEY – None.
7. OTHER BUSINESS
A. Mayor Mei opened consideration of Adoption of a Resolution Appointing Rafael Alvarado, Jr. to the Position of City Attorney
On a motion by Councilmember Cox, seconded by Councilmember Shao, the City Council adopted Resolution No. 2022-03 appointing Rafael Alvarado, Jr. to the position of City Attorney effective February 22, 2022.
Ayes: Mayor Mei, Vice Mayor Salwan, Councilmembers: Keng, Jones, Kassan, Shao, and Cox
Noes: None
Absent: None
Abstain: None
8. COUNCIL COMMUNICATIONS
A. Council Referrals
1. Mayor Mei opened consideration of Mayor Mei Referral: Appointments and Reappointments to Advisory Bodies
Appointments:
Advisory Body Appointee Term Expires
Economic Development Advisory Commission Rose Itua, Ph.D. 12/31/2025 (At Large Representative)
Economic Development Advisory Commission Monique Torres 12/31/2025 (Commercial / Industrial Representative)
Planning Commission Yonggang Zhang 12/31/2024
George W. Patterson House Advisory Board Sonja Gomez
(EBRPD Representative)
*Consent Items
Reappointments:
Advisory Body Appointee Term Expires
George W. Patterson House Advisory Board Karen Mueller 12/31/2025 (Mission Peak Heritage Foundation Representative)
Planning Commission Reena Rao 12/31/2025
On a motion by Councilmember Cox, seconded by Councilmember Keng, the City Council approved appointments and reappointments.
Ayes: Mayor Mei, Vice Mayor Salwan, Councilmembers: Keng, Jones, Kassan, Shao, and Cox
Noes: None
Absent: None
Abstain: None
B. Oral Reports on Meetings and Events
Councilmembers reported on their various meetings and activities
9. ADJOURNMENT: There being no further business, Mayor Mei adjourned the meeting at 8:10 p.m.
Attest: Approved:
_____________________________ ___________________________ Susan Gauthier, City Clerk LILY MEI, Mayor