*Consent Items
MINUTES
FREMONT CITY COUNCIL MEETING
NOVEMBER 9, 2021
FREMONT CITY HALL
VIRTUAL MEETING VIA ZOOM
7:00 P.M.
1. PRELIMINARY
A. Call to Order: Mayor Mei called the mee ting to order at 7:02 p.m.
B. Flag Salute: Councilmember Salwan led the salute to the flag.
C. Roll Call: Present: Mayor Mei, Vice Ma yor Shao, Councilmembers: Keng, Jones, Kassan, Salwan, and Cox
D. Announcements by Mayor/City Manager
Mayor Mei announced the Boards and Commissions vacancies.
2. CONSENT CALENDAR
* A. Waive Reading of Ordinances: – None.
* B. Approval of Minutes – None.
* C. Mayor Mei opened consideration to Authorize the City Manag er or designee to execute the Facilities Maintenance Agreement with BrightView Landscape Services, Inc. (Landscape Services at City Fire Stations and Training Facilities)
On a motion by Councilmember Salwan, seconded by Councilmember Jones, the City Council awarded facilities maintenance agreement through June 30, 2026 and authorized the City Manager or designee to execute the agreement with BrightView Landscape Services, Inc., with a total not to exceed amount of $305,852.
Ayes: Mayor Mei, Vice Mayor Shao, Councilmembers: Keng, Jones, Kassan, Salwan, an
d Cox
Noes: None
Absent: None
Abstain: None
* D. Mayor Mei opened consideration to Authorize the City Manag er to Execute an Amendment to Centerville Presbyterian Church’s Freezer-Refrigerator Replacement Agreement and Making Findings of CEQA Exemption (Execute Federal CDBG Agreement Amendment)
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On a motion by Councilmember Salwan, seconded by Councilmember Jones, the City Council authorized the City Manager or her designee to execute a $95,000 Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) amendment with Centerville Presbyterian Church to support its Freezer- Refrigerator Replacement project for a new agreement total not to exceed amount of $215,000.
Ayes: Mayor Mei, Vice Mayor Shao, Councilmembers: Keng, Cox, Jones, Kassan, and Salwan
Noes: None
Absent: None
Abstain: None
3. CEREMONIAL ITEMS
A. Resolution: Recognition of Veterans Day and War Veteran Rafael Garcia
B. Resolution:
4. PUBLIC COMMUNICATIONS
A. Oral and Written Communications
Kelly Abreu shared a variety of comments and concerns.
5. SCHEDULED ITEMS
A. Mayor Mei opened consideration of Public Hearing to Conside r Adopting a Resolution Amending the City of Fremont Master Fee Schedule to Update Human Services Department and Police Department Fees and Making Findings of CEQA Exemption
*This item was added to the Consent Calendar.
On a motion by Councilmember Salwan, seconded by Councilmember Jones, the City Council adopted Resolution No. 2021-72 approving the following recommendations regarding fees for the Age Well Center Services:
1. Section V. Human Services, B. Age Well Center, #2 Facility Rental Schedule.
2. Section VII. Public Safety, A. Police, #7 Panic, Duress, and Robbery Alarm Permit Fees (001.21650.3773).
Ayes: Mayor Mei, Vice Mayor Shao, Councilmembers: Keng, Jones,
Kassan, Salwan, and Cox
Noes: None
Absent: None
Abstain: None
6. REPORT FROM CITY ATTORNEY – None.
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7. OTHER BUSINESS
A. Mayor Mei opened consideration to Authorize the City Manage r to Execute a Lease Agreement with East Bay Regional Park District (EBRPD) to include 900 acres at Stanford Staging Area and the Larger Mission Peak Area for the Purpose of Public Park, Recreation and Open Space
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.
Community Services Director Suzanne Wolf, Police Chief Sean Washington and Fire Chief Curtis Jacobson provided a presentation. Staff responded to questions from Councilmember.
Mayor Mei opened the public comment period. The following persons requested Council reject the lease: Jannet Benz, Ajit, Sanjay Radia, Ting Li, Prakoon Chen, Veronica Pang, Tony Pang, Dushyant Pata, Asok Chatterjee, Ravi K, Gary Parikh, *167/Ajay, Padma, Suchetadeora, Kelvin Chao, Rujul Pathak, and *244/Byron Cooper. The following persons shared a variety of concerns: Colin, Kuldip Grewal, and Susie Claxon. The following persons requested Council approve the lease: Richard Godfrey, Kelly Abreu, *555/James Keller, and William Yragui.
There being no additional speakers, Mayor Mei closed the public comment period. This was followed by comments from Councilmembers.
On a motion by Councilmember Cox, seconded by Councilmember Keng, the City Council rejected the lease and requested the lease be redrafted to address Council concerns.
Ayes: Mayor Mei, Vice Mayor Shao, Councilmembers: Keng, Jones, Kassan, Salwan, and Cox
Noes: None
Absent: None
Abstain: None
8. COUNCIL COMMUNICATIONS
A. Council Referrals – None.
B. Oral Reports on Meetings and Events – None.
9. ADJOURNMENT: There being no further business, Mayor Mei adjourned the meeting, in memory of Alameda County Board Supervisor Wilma Chan, at 10:50 p.m.
A t t e s t : A p p r o v e d :
_____________________________ ___________________________ S u s a n G a u t h i e r , C i t y C l e r k L I L Y M E I , M a y o r
MINUTES
FREMONT CITY COUNCIL SPECIAL MEETING
SUNDAY, NOVEMBER 14, 2021
FREMONT MARRIOTT SILICON VALLEY
46100 LANDING PKWY, FREMONT, CA 94538
SUNOL AND ARDENWOOD ROOMS
8:00 A.M.
Call to Order: Mayor Mei called the meeti ng to order at 8:10 a.m.
Roll Call: Present: Mayor Mei, Vice Mayor Shao, Councilmembers: Keng, Jones, Kassan, Salwan, and Cox
Public Comment: Kelly Abreu shared a variety of comments and concerns.
CONVENED TO A CLOSED SESSION
Public Employment
(Government Code Section 54957)
Title: City Attorney
The Special Meeting of the Fremont City Council adjourned at 1:04 p.m.
Attest: Approved:
_____________________________ ___________________________ Susan Gauthier, City Clerk LILY MEI, Mayor
MINUTES
FREMONT CITY COUNCIL SPECIAL MEETING
NOVEMBER 16, 2021
VIRTUAL MEETING VIA ZOOM
6:15 P.M.
Call to Order: Mayor Mei called the meeti ng to order at 6:15 p.m.
Roll Call: Present: Mayor Mei, Vice Mayor Shao, Councilmembers: Keng, Jones, Kassan, Salwan, and Cox
Public Comment: None.
CONVENED TO A CLOSED SESSION at 6:19 p.m.
CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL - EXISTING LITIGATION
(Government Code Section 54956.9(d)(1))
Sunhill Enterprises v. City of Fremont, Alameda County Superior Court Case No. RG17873584
The Special Meeting of the Fremont City Council adjourned at 7:00 p.m.
Attest: Approved:
_____________________________ ___________________________ Susan Gauthier, City Clerk LILY MEI, Mayor
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MINUTES
FREMONT CITY COUNCIL MEETING
NOVEMBER 16, 2021
VIRTUAL MEETING VIA ZOOM
7:00 P.M.
1. PRELIMINARY
A. Call to Order: Mayor Mei called the mee ting to order at 7:03 p.m.
B. Flag Salute: Councilmember Cox led the salute to the flag.
C. Roll Call: Present: Mayor Mei, Vice Mayor Shao, Councilmembers: Keng, Jones, Kassan, Salwan, 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: The City Attorney read the titles of ordinances to be considered.
On a motion by Vice Mayor Shao, seconded by Councilmember Jones, the City Council waived further readings of proposed ordinances.
Ayes: Mayor Mei, Vice Mayor Shao, Councilmembers: Keng, Jones, Kassan, Salwan, an
d Cox
Noes: None
Absent: None
Abstain: None
* B. Approval of Minutes – None.
* C. Mayor Mei opened consideration of a Second Reading and Ado ption of an Ordinance of the City of Fremont Repealing and Replacing Chapter 8.40, Solid Waste Recyclables and Organics Management
This item was removed from the Consent Calendar. Mayor Mei opened the public comment period. Blair Beekman and Chris shared a number of concerns. There being no additional speakers, Mayor Mei closed the public comment period.
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On a motion by Councilmember Cox, seconded by Vice Mayor Shao, the City Council adopted Ordinance No. 2021-11.
Ayes: Mayor Mei, Vice Mayor Shao, Councilmembers: Keng, Jones, Kassan, Salwan, and Cox
Noes: None
Absent: None
Abstain: None
* D. Mayor Mei opened consideration of Selection of the Vice Ma yor for the Period Covering November 2021 through July 2022
On a motion by Vice Mayor Shao, seconded by Councilmember Jones, the City Council confirmed appointment of Councilmember Raj Salwan as the Vice Mayor for the period covering November 2021 through July 2022.
Ayes: Mayor Mei, Vice Mayor Shao, Councilmembers: Keng, Jones, Kassan, Salwan, an
d Cox
Noes: None
Absent: None
Abstain: None
* E. Mayor Mei opened considera tion of Approval to Authorize the City Manager or Designee to Enter into Agreement and Issue Purchase Orders with ProPhoenix Corporation for the Software Installation, Professional Services, and Licenses for the City’s Multi-Agency Law Enforcement CAD/RMS Software System in an Amount Not to Exceed $2,126,006 and to Authorize Annual Support and Maintenance for a Ten Year Period in an Amount Not to Exceed $2,036,061; to Enter into Agreement with Union City for their Share of the Costs for the New CAD/RMS Software System; and to Enter into Agreement and Issue Purchase Orders with Integration Partners in an Amount Not to Exceed $502,960 (Purchase Replacement Software for the Police Department’s Computer Aided Dispatch (CAD), Records and Management System (RMS) Software)
This item was removed from the Consent Calendar. Mayor Mei opened the public comment period. Blair Beekman and Chris shared a number of concerns. There being no additional speakers, Mayor Mei closed the public comment period.
On a motion by Councilmember Jones, seconded by Councilmember Cox, the City Council:
1. Authorized the City Manager, or her designee, to enter into an agreement and to execute any implementing documents and take any implementing actions as necessary with ProPhoenix Corporation, in an amount not to exceed $2,126,006 to provide implementation, professional services, and licenses for the ProPhoenix CAD/RMS system.
2. Authorized the City Manager, or her designee, to enter into an agreement and to execute any implementing documents and take any implementing actions as necessary with
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Integration Partners in an amount not to exceed $502,960 to provide integrations and professional services.
3. Authorized the City Manager, or her designee, to enter into a 10-year Maintenance Agreement and to execute any implementing documents and take any implementing actions as necessary with ProPhoenix Corporation, the amount of $194,580 for the initial year of software support costs, will be waived at contract execution, and to renew the annual software Maintenance Agreement with ProPhoenix Corporation, with a 3% escalator or CPI, whichever is lower, for a total amount not to exceed $2,036,061 over ten (10) years.
4. Authorized the City Manager, or her designee, to execute a CAD/RMS Software System Replacement Agreement with the City of Union City to replace the current CAD/RMS Software System in an amount not to exceed $999,295.50.
5. If and when the City of Fremont receives the federal Grant d iscussed in the staff report, recognize the revenue in the Miscellaneous Federal Grants Fund (Fund 199) and appropriate it to the Police CAD/RMS Systems Replacement Project (PWC 9017-199).
Ayes: Mayor Mei, Vice Mayor Shao, Councilmembers: Keng, Jones, Kassan, Salwan, and Cox
Noes: None
Absent: None
A
bstain: None
* F. Mayor Mei opened considera tion 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
This item was removed from the Consent Calendar. Mayor Mei opened the public comment period. Blair Beekman and Chris shared a number of concerns. There being no additional speakers, Mayor Mei closed the public comment period.
On a motion by Councilmember Jones, seconded by Councilmember Cox, 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 reconsider ed the circumstances of the COVID-19 state of emergency;
2. The state of emergency continues to directly impact the abil ity 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 December 14, 2021.
Ayes: Mayor Mei, Vice Mayor Shao, Councilmembers: Keng, Jones, Kassan, Salwan, an
d Cox
Noes: None
Absent: None
Abstain: None
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* G. Mayor Mei opened considera tion of Approval of Specifications and Award of Contract to Global Road Sealing, Inc. in the Amount of $168,000 (Including 20% Contingency) for the 2022 Citywide Pavement Crack Seal Project; Make Findings of CEQA Exemption (PWC 8195-U1)
This item was removed from the Consent Calendar. Mayor Mei opened the public comment period. Sharon Scharff shared a number of concerns. There being no additional speakers, Mayor Mei closed the public comment period.
On a motion by Councilmember Jones, seconded by Councilmember Keng, the City Council:
1. Found the project is exempt fro m review under the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) pursuant to CEQA Guidelines section 15301 as the maintenance, repair or minor alteration of existing facilities involving negligible or no expansion of use beyond that presently exists.
2. Approved the specificati ons for the project.
3. Accepted the bid and awarded the construction contract to th e lowest responsive and responsible bidder, Global Road Sealing, Inc. in the amount of $140,000 and allocate a 20% construction contingency in the amount of $28,000 for a total construction contract amount of $168,000 and authorize the City Manager or designee to execute the contract.
Ayes: Mayor Mei, Vice Mayor Shao, Councilmembers: Keng, Jones, Kassan, Salwan, an
d Cox
Noes: None
Absent: None
Abstain: None
* H. Mayor Mei opened considera tion of Approval to Authorize the City Manager to Execute a Contract with The Hoffman Agency for Public Relations Services (Renewal of Public Relations/Marketing Communications Contract)
This item was removed from the Consent Calendar. Mayor Mei opened the public comment period. Kelly Abreu shared a number 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 contract with The Hoffman Agency for public relations/marketing communications services in the amount of $105,000, for a seven-month initial term, with an option for two one-year extensions at a cost of $180,000 per year, not to exceed a total amount of $465,000.
Ayes: Mayor Mei, Vice Mayor Shao, Councilmembers: Keng, Jones, Kassan, Salwan, an
d Cox
Noes: None
Absent: None
Abstain: None
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3. CEREMONIAL ITEMS
A. Proclamation: Transgender Day of Remembrance, November 20, 2 021
B. Proclamation: Small Business Saturday, November 27, 2021
4. PUBLIC COMMUNICATIONS
A. Oral and Written Communications
Blair Beekman, and Chris shared a variety of comments and concerns.
5. SCHEDULED ITEMS
A. Mayor Mei opened consideration of the Recreation Commission ’s Recommendation to Approve a Commemorative Plaque for the new Downtown Event Center and Plaza (Consider a Quote for Inclusion on a Commemorative Plaque for the New Downtown Event Center and Plaza located in the Downtown District (PWC9032))
No presentation. Mayor Mei opened the public hearing. There being no speakers, Mayor Mei closed the public hearing.
On a motion by Councilmember Cox, seconded by Councilmember Keng, the City Council:
1. Found that the activity is not s ubject to the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) pursuant to CEQA Guidelines Sections 15061(b)(3) and 15378 (b)(2)(4)(5); and
2. Approved the Coretta Scott King quote recommended by the Recreation Commission for the Downtown Event Center and Plaza Commemorative Plaque.
Ayes: Mayor Mei, Vice Mayor Shao, Councilmembers: Keng, Jones, Kassan, Salwan, an
d Cox
Noes: None
Absent: None
Abstain: None
B. Mayor Mei opened consideration of Senior Citizens Commissio n Recommendation to Approve Quotes for commemorative plaques and the names “Age Well Center at South Fremont” for the new community facility located at 47111 Mission Falls Court and “Age Well Center at Lake Elizabeth” for the renaming of the community center located at 40086 Paseo Padre Parkway (Quotes for Commemorative Plaques and Naming of the New Senior Center at South Fremont and Renaming of the Senior Center at Central Park)
*This item was added to the Consent Calendar.
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On a motion by Vice Mayor Shao, seconded by Councilmember Jones, the City Council:
1. Found that the activity is not s ubject to the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) pursuant to CEQA Guidelines Sections 15061(b)(3) and 15378 (b)(2)(4)(5);
2. Approved the name “Age Well Cent er at South Fremont” for the community center serving adults 55+ located at 47111 Mission Falls Court (South Fremont);
3. Approved the name “Age Well Cent er at Lake Elizabeth” for the community center serving adults 55+ located at 40086 Paseo Padre Parkway (Central Park);
4. Approved the quote by CS Lewis fo r inclusion on the commemorative plaque to be installed at the community center at South Fremont;
5. Approved the quote by Audrey H epburn for inclusion on a commemorative plaque to be installed at the community center at Central Park; and
6. Appropriated $10,000 available in t he Capital Facilities Impact Fee Fund to pay for the commemorative plaque to be installed at the new center at South Fremont.
Ayes: Mayor Mei, Vice Mayor Shao, Councilmembers: Keng, Jones, Kassan, Salwan, and Cox
Noes: None
Absent: None
Abstain: None
C. Mayor Mei opened consideration of a Public Hearing (Publish ed Notice) in Accordance with the Tax Equity and Fiscal Responsibility Act (TEFRA) to Consider and Approve the Issuance of Tax-Exempt Bonds by California Municipal Finance Authority (CMFA) for Fremont Pacific Associates, LP. (Osgood Apartments)
No presentation. Mayor Mei opened the public hearing. Lisa Danz spoke in support of the item. There being no additional speakers, Mayor Mei closed the public hearing. Staff responded to questions from Councilmembers.
On a motion by Councilmember Cox, seconded by Councilmember Jones, the City Council:
1. Held a public hearing in accordance with the TEFRA;
2. Adopted Resolution No. 2021- 73 Approving the Issuance of Multifamily Housing Revenue Bonds by the California Municipal Finance Authority for the purpose of financing an affordable housing project in the City of Fremont to be developed by Fremont Pacific Associates, LP
Ayes: Mayor Mei, Vice Mayor Shao, Councilmembers: Keng, Jones, Kass
an, Salwan, and Cox
Noes: None
Absent: None
Abstain: None
6. REPORT FROM CITY ATTORNEY – None.
7. OTHER BUSINESS – None.
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8. COUNCIL COMMUNICATIONS
A. Council Referrals
1. Mayor Mei opened consideration of Mayor Mei Referral: Appoi ntments to Advisory Bodies
Appointments:
Advisory Body Appointee Term Expires
Youth Advisory Commission Katie Tang 12/31/2023
Ujwala Nettam 12/31/2022
Thoya Raman 12/31/2023
Meryl Mathew 12/31/2022
Edison Liu 12/31/2022
Netra Yadav 12/31/2023
On a motion by Vice Mayor Shao, seconded by Councilmember Salwan, the City Council approved appointments.
Ayes: Mayor Mei, Vice Mayor Shao, Councilmembers: Keng, Jones, Kassan, Salwan, an
d Cox
Noes: None
Absent: None
Abstain: None
B. Oral Reports on Meetings and Events
Councilmembers reported on their various meetings and activiti es.
9. ADJOURNMENT: There being no further business, Mayor Mei adjourned the meeting at 8:10 p.m.
A t t e s t : A p p r o v e d :
_____________________________ ___________________________ S u s a n G a u t h i e r , C i t y C l e r k L I L Y M E I , M a y o r
MINUTES
FREMONT CITY COUNCIL SPECIAL MEETING
DECEMBER 7, 2021
FREMONT CITY HALL
4:30 P.M.
Call to Order: Mayor Mei called the meeti ng to order at 4:35 p.m.
Roll Call: Present: Mayor Mei, Vice Mayor Salwan, Councilmembers: Keng, Jones, Shao, and Cox
Absent: Councilmember Kassan
Public Comment: None.
CONVENED TO A CLOSED SESSION at 4:36 p.m.
Public Employment
(Government Code Section 54957)
Title: City Attorney
The Special Meeting of the Fremont City Council adjourned at 6:44 p.m.
Attest: Approved:
_____________________________ ___________________________ Susan Gauthier, City Clerk LILY MEI, Mayor
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MINUTES
FREMONT CITY COUNCIL MEETING
DECEMBER 7, 2021
VIRTUAL MEETING VIA ZOOM
7:00 P.M.
1. PRELIMINARY
A. Call to Order: Mayor Mei called the mee ting to order at 7:02 p.m.
B. Flag Salute: Councilmember Shao led the salute to the flag.
C. Roll Call: Present: Mayor Mei, Vice Mayor Salwan, Councilmembers: Keng, J ones, Kassan (arrived at 7:05 p.m.), 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: The City Attorney read the titles of ordinances to be considered.
On a motion by Councilmember Jones, seconded by Councilmember Cox, the City Council waived further readings of proposed ordinances.
Ayes: Mayor Mei, Vice Mayor Salwan, Councilmembers: Keng, Jones, Kassan, Shao, an
d Cox
Noes: None
Absent: None
Abstain: None
* B. Approval of Minutes
1. Mayor Mei opened consid eration of Approval of Minutes
On a motion by Councilmember Jones, seconded by Councilmember Cox, the City Council approved the minutes for the Regular Meeting of September 14, 2021, the Special and Regular Meetings of September 21, 2021, the Special Meeting of September 28, 2021, the Special and Regular Meetings of October 5, 2021, the Special and Regular Meetings of October 12, 2021, the Regular Meeting of October 19, 2021, the Special Meeting of October 28, 2021, and the Regular Meeting of November 2, 2021
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Ayes: Mayor Mei, Vice Mayor Salwan, Councilmembers: Keng, Jones, Kassan, Shao, and Cox
Noes: None
Absent: None
Abstain: None
* C. Mayor Mei opened consideration to Adopt Resolution to Acce pt Highway Safety Improvement Program (HSIP) Grant Funds in the Amount of $1,664,550 and Approve Funding Agreements with Caltrans for the 2023 Pedestrian Crossing Enhancement Project (PWC 9078); and Appropriation Actions.
On a motion by Councilmember Jones, seconded by Councilmember Cox, the City Council:
1. Adopted Resolution No. 2021-74 to accept the HSIP grant fund s and authorize the City Manager or designee to execute any associated grant documents.
2. Authorized the City Manager or designee to execute Administering Agency-State Agreement for State Funded Projects No. 04-5322S21 and approve and execute all Program Supplements for state funded transportation projects in the City of Fremont.
3. Appropriated $196,110 in HSIP gr ant funds to PWC9078-525.
4. Reallocated $80,000 from PWC8944-520 to PWC9078-520.
5. Reallocated $80,000 from PWC8944-520 to PWC9078-520.
Ayes: Mayor Mei, Vice Mayor Salwan, Councilmembers: Keng, Jones, Kassan, Shao, an
d Cox
Noes: None
Absent: None
Abstain: None
* D. Mayor Mei opened considerati on to Adopt a Resolution Approving a Grant Application to the California Department of Forestry and Fire Protection for Funding from the CAL FIRE Urban and Community Forestry Program for the 2021-2022 Application Cycle and to consider exemptions from the requirements of the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA), each on a separate and independent basis, pursuant to CEQA Guidelines sections: (1) 15162 and 15163; (2) 15307; (3) 15308, (4) 15304 and (5) 15378(b).
On a motion by Councilmember Jones, seconded by Councilmember Cox, the City Council:
1. Found that the grant applicati on to the California Department of Forestry and Fire Protection is exempt from review under the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) per, without limitation, each on a separate and independent basis, (1) CEQA Guidelines Sections 15162 and 15163, (2) CEQA Guidelines Section 15307, (3) CEQA Guidelines Section 15308, (4) CEQA Guidelines Section 15304 and (5) CEQA Guidelines Section 15378(b).
2. Adopted Resolution No. 2021-75 approving the submittal of an application to the California Department of Forestry and Fire Protection for a FY 2021/22 CAL FIRE Urban and Community Forestry Program grant and authorizing the City Manager or her
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designee to execute all necessary applications, contracts, agreements, amendments, payment requests, and any other implementing documents and to implement and carry out the purposes specified in the grant application.
3. Upon award of the grant to the City by the California Department of Forestry and Fire Protection, authorize the appropriation of the grant funds to PWC9080-525 in the Miscellaneous State Capital Grants Fund (Fund 525).
4. Upon award of the grant to the City by the California Department of Forestry and Fire Protection, authorize the transfer of $60,000 of tree mitigation fees from the Miscellaneous Special Revenue Fund (Fund 210) to the Capital Projects – Outside Sources Fund (Fund 502) and appropriate that amount to PWC9080-502.
Ayes: Mayor Mei, Vice Mayor Salwan, Councilmembers: Keng, Jones, Kassan, Shao, and Cox
Noes: None
Absent: None
Abstain: None
3. CEREMONIAL ITEMS
A. Resolution: Arunay Foundation
B. Resolution: Sea Valor
4. PUBLIC COMMUNICATIONS
A. Oral and Written Communications
Dianne Shaw (Vice President of Ohlone Humane Society), Connor Chen, Kelly Abreu, and Ricky Lin shared a variety of concerns.
5. SCHEDULED ITEMS
A. Mayor Mei opened consideration of City of Fremont Redistric ting Process – Public Hearing #2
Management Analyst, Amanda Gallo provided an introduction. Kristen Parks, consultant with the National Demographics Corporation gave the presentation. This was followed by questions from Councilmembers. Mayor Mei opened the public hearing. Kelly Abreu shared a number of concerns. There being no additional speakers, Mayor Mei closed the public comment period.
Councilmembers provided comment.
The City Council:
1. Received and filed a report on the public input received by the City of Fremont by November 22, 2021, regarding communities of interest and district boundaries.
2. Reviewed and discussed public input received by the City of Fremont by November 22, 2021, regarding communities of interest and district boundaries.
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3. Conducted a public hearing to r eceive additional public input on communities of interest and district boundaries.
6. REPORT FROM CITY ATTORNEY – None.
7. OTHER BUSINESS – None.
8. COUNCIL COMMUNICATIONS
A. Council Referrals
1. Mayor Mei opened consideration of Mayor Mei Referral: Reapp ointments to Advisory Bodies
Reappointments:
Advisory Body Appointee Term Expires
Alameda County Mosquito Abatement District George Young 12/31/2 025
Art Review Board Jacline Deridder 12/31/2025
Barbara Meerjans 12/31/2025
Nancy Benton 12/31/2025
East Bay Regional Park District Rick Jones 12/31/2022
Liaison Committee (Council Representative)
Economic Development Advisory Commission Yogi Chugh 12/31/2025 Benjamin Craig 12/31/2025
George W. Patterson House Advisory Board Christopher Thomas 12/ 31/2025 (At Large Representatives) Laura Calvillo 12/31/2025
Historical Architectural Review Board Alta Jo Adamson 12/31/202 5
Human Relations Commission M artin Kludjian, Jr. 12/31/2025 Shobana Ramamurthi 12/31/2025
Dyesha Gardner 12/31/2025
Library Advisory Commission Felix Lechner 12/31/2025
Mobility Commission Erin Vaca 12/31/2025
(Pedestrian Representative 1)
Mobility Commission Ken (Kuan Jen) Wu 12/31/2025
(Bicycling Representative 1)
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Reappointments:
Advisory Body Appointee Term Expires
Mobility Commission Nisar Ahmed 12/31/2025
(Transit Representative 1)
Planning Commission Be njamin Yee 12/31/2025
Recreation Commission Elisa Winters 12/31/2025
Senior Citizens Commission Kri shnaswamy Narasimhan 12/31/2025
Youth Advisory Commission A unyae Campbell 12/31/2023
Sriram Natarajan 12/31/2023
Saanchi Kapoor 12/31/2023
On a motion by Councilmember Shao, seconded by Councilmember Keng, the City Council approved reappointments.
Ayes: Mayor Mei, Vice Mayor Salwan, Councilmembers: Keng, Jones, Kassan, Shao, an
d Cox
Noes: None
Absent: None
Abstain: None
B. Oral Reports on Meetings and Events
Councilmembers reported on their various meetings and activiti es.
9. ADJOURNMENT: There being no further business, Mayor Mei adjourned the meeting at 8:35 p.m.
A t t e s t : A p p r o v e d :
_____________________________ ___________________________ S u s a n G a u t h i e r , C i t y C l e r k L I L Y M E I , M a y o r
MINUTES
FREMONT CITY COUNCIL SPECIAL MEETING
DECEMBER 14, 2021
FREMONT CITY HALL
5:30 P.M.
Call to Order: Mayor Mei called the mee ting to order at 5:30 p.m.
Roll Call: Present: Mayor Mei, Vice Mayor Salwan, Councilmembers: Jones, Kassan, Shao, and Cox
Absent: Councilmember Keng
Public Comment: None.
CONVENED TO A CLOSED SESSION at 5:32 p.m.
CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL - EXISTING LITIGATION
(Government Code Section 54956.9(d)(1))
Sunhill Enterprises v. City of Fremont, Alameda County Superior Court Case No. RG17873584
CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL – ANTICIPATED LITIGATION
(Government Code Section 54956.9(d)(4))
Two potential cases
CONFERENCE WITH LABOR NEGOTIATOR:
(Government Code Section 54957.6)
Agency Designated Representatives: Karena Shackelford, City Manager; Brian Stott , Assistant
City Manager; Christina Briggs, Assistant City Manager; Allen DeMers, Human Resources Director; Dave Persselin, Finance Director; and Debra Margolis, Interim C ity Attorney
Employee Organizations:
Fremont Association of Management Employees
City of Fremont Employee Association
Operating Engineers, Local Union No. 3
Fremont Police Association
Fremont Police Managers' Association
Professional Engineers and Technicians Association
Teamsters, Local 856
Fremont Professional Fire Fighter s, International Association o f Fire Fighters, Local 1689
Battalion Chiefs, International As sociation of Fire Fighters, L ocal 1689
The Special Meeting of the Fremont City Council adjourned at 7:00 p.m.
A t t e s t : A p p r o v e d :
_____________________________ ___________________________ S u s a n G a u t h i e r , C i t y C l e r k L I L Y M E I , M a y o r
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MINUTES
FREMONT CITY COUNCIL MEETING
DECEMBER 14, 2021
VIRTUAL MEETING VIA ZOOM
7:00 P.M.
1. PRELIMINARY
A. Call to Order: Mayor Mei called the mee ting to order at 7:09 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, J ones, 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: The City Attorney read the titles of ordinances to be considered.
On a motion by Councilmember Jones, seconded by Councilmember Cox, the City Council waived further readings of proposed ordinances.
Ayes: Mayor Mei, Vice Mayor Salwan, Councilmembers: Keng, Jones, Kassan, Shao, an
d Cox
Noes: None
Absent: None
Abstain: None
* B. Approval of Minutes – None.
* C. Mayor Mei opened consideration to Consider 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
This item was removed from the Consent Calendar. Mayor Mei opened the public comment period. Blair Beekman and Laura Winter shared a variety of concerns. There being no additional speakers, Mayor Mei closed the public comment period.
*Consent Items
On a motion by Councilmember Jones, seconded by Councilmember Shao, the City Council:
1. The City Council has reconsider ed the circumstances of the COVID-19 state of emergency;
2. The City Council has reconsider ed the circumstances of the COVID-19 state of emergency;
3. The City Council has reconsider ed the circumstances of the COVID-19 state of emergency;
Ayes: Mayor Mei, Vice Mayor Salwan, Councilmembers: Keng, Jones, Kassan, Shao, and Cox
Noes: None
Absent: None
Abstain: None
* D. Mayor Mei opened consideration to Approve of the Intent to Construct Railroad Crossing Safety Improvements with the Goal of Creating Train Horn Quiet Zones in the Centerville Area at Six Locations, as Required in the Code of Federal Regulations “Use of Locomotive Horns at Highway-Rail Grade Crossings Final Rule”; Make Findings of CEQA Exemptions (Centerville Railroad Corridor Safety Improvement Project)
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 Shao, seconded by Councilmember Jones, the City Council approved the following actions:
1. Authorized staff to begin the process to establish quiet zones at the Fremont Boulevard, Maple Avenue, Dusterberry Way, Blacow Road, Shinn Street and Clarke Drive crossings, in accordance with the requirements of 49 CFR Parts 222 and 229 - Use of Locomotive Horns at Highway-Rail Grade Crossings.
2. Authorized the City Manager or her designee to issue the Notice of Intent and Notice of Quiet Zone Establishment as required in the quiet zone establishment process.
3. Found that this project is exem pt from California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) review pursuant to, without limitation CEQA Guidelines Section 15301 as the repair, maintenance or minor alteration of existing facilities involving no or negligible expansion of use beyond that presently existing; Section 15302, as replacement or reconstruction of existing structures and facilities located on the same site and with substantially the same purpose and involving negligible or no expansion of capacity; Section 15303, as new construction or conversion of small structures, including street improvements; Section 15304, as minor alterations to land; and/or Section 15311, as construction or replacement of minor structures accessory to existing facilities including but not limited to on-premise signs. Each of the foregoing provides a separate and independent basis for CEQA compliance.
*Consent Items
Ayes: Mayor Mei, Councilmembers: Keng, Jones, Kassan, Shao, and Cox
Noes: None
Absent: None
Recuse
d: Vice Ma yor Salwan (property/business)
* E. Mayor Mei opened consideration of Approval of Plans and Sp ecifications and Award of Contract to JJR Construction, Inc. in the Amount of $2,411,702.62 (Including 15% Contingency) for the 2022 Citywide Concrete Repairs and Intersection Ramps Project; Make Findings of CEQA Exemption (PWC 8483-F)
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 approved the following actions related to the 2022 Citywide Concrete Repairs and Intersection Ramps Project (PWC 8483-F):
1. Found that the project is categ orically exempt from review under California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) pursuant to CEQA Guideline section 15301 as the repair, maintenance or minor alteration of an existing facility involving no or negligible expansion of use beyond that presently exists.
2. Approved the plans and speci fications for the project.
3. Accepted the bid and award the contract to the lowest respon sive and responsible bidder, JJR Construction, Inc., in the amount of $2,096,702.62 and allocate a 15% construction contingency in the amount of $315,000 for a total construction contract amount of $2,411,702.62 and authorize the City Manager or designee to execute the contract.
Ayes: Mayor Mei, Vice Mayor Salwan, Councilmembers: Keng, Jones, Kassan, Shao, an
d Cox
Noes: None
Absent: None
Abstain: None
* F. Mayor Mei opened consideration of Revision of Previously-A dopted Resolution to 1) Shorten Phase-In Schedule for Increases of In-Lieu Fees and 2) Add Formula for Calculation of Fractional Unit Fees, and to consider exemptions from the requirements of the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA), without limitation, each on a separate and independent basis, pursuant to the following CEQA Guidelines Sections: (1) 15162 Subsequent EIRs; (2) 15183 Projects Consistent with a Community Plan or Zoning; and (3) CEQA Guidelines Section 15061(b)(3) General Rule Exemption; and/or other bases as specified herein. (Affordable Housing Fee)
*Consent Items
On a motion by Councilmember Jones, seconded by Councilmember Cox, the City Council approved the following actions:
1. Found the proposed Zoning Text Amendment is an implementatio n measure of the General Plan for which an Environmental Impact Report was prepared and certified and that no further environmental review is required and, on a separate and independent basis, that the proposed amendments are exempt from the California Environmental Quality Act because the amendments do not have the potential to cause a significant effect on the environment.
2. Adopted the revised Resolu tion 2021-67 amending the Master Fee Schedule to incorporate fractional unit fees and to shorten the phase-in steps for increased in-lieu fees from three steps to two steps, with the full fee going into effect on January 1, 2023.
Ayes: Mayor Mei, Vice Mayor Salwan, Councilmembers: Keng, Jones, Kassan, Shao, an
d Cox
Noes: None
Absent: None
Abstain: None
* G. Mayor Mei opened consideration to Approve the Plans and Sp ecifications and Award a Construction Contract in the Amount of $5,488,663.75 to Stockbridge General Contracting, Inc. plus a 10% Construction Contingency amount of $548,866, for a total construction contract amount of $6,037,529.75 for the Dusterberry Neighborhood Park Development Project, reallocate a total of $1,028,562 from four other projects to the Dusterberry Neighborhood Park project; and find that, pursuant to CEQA Guidelines Section 15162, the Project Mitigated Negative Declaration (MND), previously adopted by the City Council in 1998, is acceptable, and does not need to be re-adopted or re- circulated; and Reject the Protest of IBS USA, Inc. (PWC8581B).
On a motion by Councilmember Jones, seconded by Councilmember Cox, the City Council approved the following actions:
1. Reallocated $5,720 from the Warm Springs Meeting Room and Restroom Project (PWC8777-540) to Dusterberry Neighborhood Park (PWC8581-540) and close out PWC8777;
2. Reallocated $163,873 from the Pa rks Sign Project (PWC8948-540) to Dusterberry Neighborhood Park (PWC8581-540) and close out PWC8948;
3. Reallocated $858,969 from the P acific Commons Sports Park (PWC8839-540) to Dusterberry Neighborhood Park (PWC8581-540);
4. Found that the Mitigated Ne gative Declaration adopted by the City Council on November 17, 1998 did not need to be readopted or re-circulated pursuant to CEQA Guidelines Section 15162 and therefore no additional environmental review is necessary.
5. Approved Plans and Specifications for the Dusterberry Neighborhood Park Building Demolition Project, PWC8581A.
6. Rejected the bid prot est of IBS-USA, Inc.
7. Awarded a Construction C ontract of $5,488,663.75 to Stockbridge General Contracting, Inc. and allocate a 10% Construction Contingency amount of $548,866, for a total construction contract amount of $6,037,529.75.
*Consent Items
Ayes: Mayor Mei, Vice Mayor Salwan, Councilmembers: Keng, Jones, Kassan, Shao, and Cox
Noes: None
Absent: None
Abstain: None
* H. Mayor Mei opened consideration to Adopt a Resolution to Au thorize the City Manager or her designee to submit grant applications to the State of California for the Specified Grant Program to fund restoration at California Nursery Historical Park (PWC 8837) and to fund the Grimmer Trail Extension project (PWC 8932) to connect bicycle and pedestrian pathways to Central Park; to appropriate any grant funds if received; and to consider exemptions from the requirements of the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA), each on a separate and independent basis, pursuant to CEQA Guidelines sections: (1) 15162 and 15163, (2) 15304, (3) 15183 and (4) 15378(b).
On a motion by Councilmember Jones, seconded by Councilmember Cox, the City Council approved the following actions:
1. Found that the grant applicati ons to the Specified Grant Program of the State of California Natural Resources Agency Department of Parks and Recreation Office of Grants and Local Services is exempt from review under the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) per, without limitation, each on a separate and independent basis, (1) CEQA Guidelines Sections 15162 and 15163, (2) CEQA Guidelines Section 15304, (3) CEQA Guidelines Section 15183, and (4) CEQA Guidelines Section 15378(b).
2. Adopted Resolution No. 2021-77 approving the submittal of gr ant applications to the Specified Grant Program of the State of California Natural Resources Agency Department of Parks and Recreation Office of Grants and Local Services and authorizing the City Manager or designee to execute all necessary applications, contracts, agreements, amendments, payment requests, and any other implementing documents, and to implement and carry out the purposes specified in the grant application and Procedural Guide.
3. If grants are awarded to the City of Fremont by the State, authorize the appropriation of the grant funds to the appropriate project, the California Nursery Historical Park (PWC8837-525), and/or the Grimmer Trail Extension project (PWC8932-525).
Ayes: Mayor Mei, Vice Mayor Salwan, Councilmembers: Keng, Jones, Kassan, Shao, an
d Cox
Noes: None
Absent: None
Abstain: None
* I. Mayor Mei opened consideration of Approval of Cooperative Agreement with Caltrans to Support the Project Approval and Environmental Clearance Phase for the I-880/Decoto Road Interchange Modernization Project (PWC 9022)
On a motion by Councilmember Jones, seconded by Councilmember Cox, the City Council authorized the City Manager or her designee to execute a cooperative agreement with Caltrans
*Consent Items
to support the project approval and environmental clearance phase for the I-880/Decoto Road Interchange Modernization project,
Ayes: Mayor Mei, Vice Mayor Salwan, Councilmembers: Keng, Jones, Kassan, Shao, an
d Cox
Noes: None
Absent: None
Abstain: None
* J. Mayor Mei opened consideration to Authorize the City Manag er or her designee to enter a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) with the Fremont Unified School District to re- establish the School Resource Officer Program
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 enter a Memorandum of Understanding with the Fremont Unified School District to re-establish the School Resource Officer Program
Ayes: Mayor Mei, Vice Mayor Salwan, Councilmembers: Keng, Jones, Shao, an
d Cox
Noes: Councilmember Kassan
Absent: None
Abstain: None
* K. Mayor Mei opened consideration to Authorize the City Manag er or her designee to execute a Master Service Agreement for On-Call Landscape Architectural Consultant Services with Merrill Morris Partners, Inc., to perform professional-level landscape architectural work related to the design, construction and rehabilitation of landscape and irrigation facilities for parks, landscaped areas and street and urban design projects.
On a motion by Councilmember Jones, seconded by Councilmember Cox, the City Council authorized the City Manager or her designee to execute a Master Service Agreement with Merrill Morris Partners for a five year term with an annual not-to-exceed compensation of $350,000 for a potential five year total not-to-exceed amount of $1,750,000.
Ayes: Mayor Mei, Vice Mayor Salwan, Councilmembers: Keng, Jones, Kassan, Shao, an
d Cox
Noes: None
A
bsent: None
Abstain: None
*Consent Items
* L. Mayor Mei opened consideration to Adopt Resolutions Settin g the Integrated Waste Management Collection Rates, Transfer Station Service Fees, and Landfill Disposal fees for January 2022 through December 2023 (Solid Waste Collection Rates)
On a motion by Councilmember Jones, seconded by Councilmember Cox, the City Council approved the following actions:
1. Adopt Resolution No. 2021-78 settin g the Integrated Waste Management Collection Rates, Transfer Station Service Fees, and Landfill Disposal Fees at the Altamont Disposal Facility commencing January 1, 2022 through December 2023.
2. Adopt Resolution No. 2021-79 settin g Mixed Use Municipal Waste Service Fees at the Fremont Recycling and Transfer Station effective January 1, 2022, as shown in Enclosure C of this report.
3. Adopt Resolution No. 2021-80 settin g Curbside Recycling Processing payment and Yard Waste Transfer fees at the Fremont Recycling and Transfer Station effective January 1, 2022, as shown in Enclosure D of this report.
4. Adopt Resolution No. 2021-81 set ting Municipal Solid Waste Collection rates effective January 1, 2022, as shown in Enclosure E of this report.
Ayes: Mayor Mei, Vice Mayor Salwan, Councilmembers: Keng, Jones, Kassan, Shao, an
d Cox
Noes: None
Absent: None
Abstain: None
3. CEREMONIAL ITEMS
A. Resolution: Honoring Informa tion Technology Specialist II, Khanh Vo, for Twenty Years of Dedicated Service
4. PUBLIC COMMUNICATIONS
A. Oral and Written Communications
Laura Winter shared a variety of comments and concerns.
5. SCHEDULED ITEMS
A. Mayor Mei opened consideration of Public Hearing (Published Notice) to Consider the Development Impact Fee Annual Report for Fiscal Year 2020/21 and an Increase in Development Impact Fees in an Amount of 6.62% to Align with the Bay Area Construction Cost Index (No presentation planned)
See Green Sheet on file.
*Consent Items
Public Works Director Hans Larsen explained the need for the Green Sheet. Mayor Mei opened the public hearing. Lisa Danz shared concerns. There being no additional speakers, Mayor Mei closed the public hearing. Staff responded to questions from Councilmembers.
On a motion by Councilmember Jones, seconded by Councilmember Cox, the City Council approved the following actions:
1. Adopted Resolution No. 2021-82 a pproving the Development Impact Fee Annual Report FY 2020/21.
2. Held a public hearing to hear a ny public comments regarding the proposed impact fee adjustment.
Ayes: Mayor Mei, Vice Mayor Salwan, Councilmembers: Keng, Jones, Kass
an, Shao, and Cox
Noes: None
Absent: None
Abstain: None
6. REPORT FROM CITY ATTORNEY – None.
7. OTHER BUSINESS – None.
A. Mayor Mei opened consideration of Update on Funding Sources Used to Support Guaranteed Income Pilot Programs (Response to Councilmember Keng Referral from November 2, 2021 City Council Meeting)
City Manager Shackelford introduced the item. Human Services Director Suzanne Shenfil gave a presentation. Staff responded to questions from Councilmembers. Mayor Mei opened the public comment period. Lisa Danz shared concerns. There being no additional speakers, Mayor Mei closed the public comment period. Councilmembers provided comment.
On a motion by Councilmember Jones, seconded by Councilmember Shao, the City Council moved to not extend staff funds on this issue but support county or statewide legislation.
Ayes: Mayor Mei, Vice Mayor Salwan, Councilmembers: Jones, Shao, an
d Cox
Noes: Councilmembers: Ken g and Kassan
Absent: None
Abstain: None
8. COUNCIL COMMUNICATIONS
A. Council Referrals – None.
B. Oral Reports on Meetings and Events
Councilmembers reported on their various meetings and activiti es.
*Consent Items
9. ADJOURNMENT: There being no further business, Mayor Mei adjourned the meeting at 9:10 p.m.
A t t e s t : A p p r o v e d :
_____________________________ ___________________________ S u s a n G a u t h i e r , C i t y C l e r k L I L Y M E I , M a y o r
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MINUTES
FREMONT CITY COUNCIL MEETING
JANUARY 11, 2022
FREMONT CITY HALL
7:00 P.M.
1. PRELIMINARY
A. Call to Order: Mayor Mei called the mee ting 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, J ones, 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 considera tion 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 reconsider ed the circumstances of the COVID-19 state of emergency;
2. The state of emergency conti nues 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 Reso lution 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
A
bstain: None
*Consent Items
* F. Mayor Mei opened considera tion 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 A ppropriate 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 A reas Security Initiative (UASI) grant award for $14,408.
2. Appropriated the $14,408 to the F ederal 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 Reso lution 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 considera tion 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 considera tion 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 Li fe 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 considera tion 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 a nd 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
A
bstain: None
3. CEREMONIAL ITEMS
A. Resolution: Recognition of L ily 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 K ing, 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: Appoi ntments 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 12/31/2 025 (Commercial / Industrial Representative)
Planning Commission Y onggang 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 12/31/2 025 (Mission Peak Heritage Foundation Representative)
Planning Commission R e e n a R a o 1 2 / 3 1 /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 activiti es
9. ADJOURNMENT: There being no further business, Mayor Mei adjourned the meeting at 8:10 p.m.
A t t e s t : A p p r o v e d :
_____________________________ ___________________________ S u s a n G a u t h i e r , C i t y C l e r k L I L Y M E I , M a y o r
*Consent Items
MINUTES
FREMONT CITY COUNCIL MEETING
JANUARY 18, 2022
FREMONT CITY HALL
7:00 P.M.
1. PRELIMINARY
A. Call to Order: Mayor Mei called the mee ting to order at 7:01 p.m.
B. Flag Salute: Councilmember Cox led the salute to the flag.
C. Roll Call: Present: Mayor Mei, Vice Mayor Salwan, Councilmembers: Keng, J ones, 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 Approval to Authorize an Am endment the Agreement with MV Public Transportation, Inc. for Wheelchair Accessible Van Services and Making Finding of CEQA Exemption (Transportation Services for Older Adults and People with Disabilities (Ride-On Tri-City!))
This item was removed from the Consent Calendar.
Staff responded to questions from Councilmembers.
On a motion by Councilmember Cox, seconded by Councilmember Shao, the City Council authorized the City Manager or her designee to execute an amendment to the agreement with MV Public Transportation, Inc., to continue wheelchair accessible van services for the period from January 1, 2022 to June 30, 2022, with a not to exceed compensation of $650,000 for FY 2021/22 services.
Ayes: Mayor Mei, Vice Mayor Salwan, Councilmembers: Keng, Jones, Kassan, Shao, and Cox
Noes: None
Absent: None
Abstain: None
*Consent Items
* D. Mayor Mei opened consideration to Authorize the City Manag er to Execute an Agreement with FolgerGraphics Inc., in an amount not to exceed $155,070 (Service Agreement for Printing and Delivery of the City of Fremont Newsletter)
This item was removed from the Consent Calendar. Mayor Mei opened the public comment period. Kelly Abreu shared a variety of comments and concerns. There being no additional speakers, Mayor Mei closed the public comment period.
On a motion by Councilmember Jones, seconded by Councilmember Shawo, the City Council authorized the City Manager or designee to execute a service agreement with FolgerGraphics, Inc. to provide printing and delivery of the City of Fremont Newsletter for an approximately five-year term with a total not to exceed compensation of $155,070.
Ayes: Mayor Mei, Vice Mayor Salwan, Councilmembers: Keng, Jones, Kassan, Shao, and Cox
Noes: None
Absent: None
Abstain: None
3. CEREMONIAL ITEMS – None.
4. PUBLIC COMMUNICATIONS
A. Oral and Written Communications
Kelly Abreu, Sharon Scharff and Blair Beekman shared a variety of comments and concerns
5. SCHEDULED ITEMS – None.
6. REPORT FROM CITY ATTORNEY – None.
7. OTHER BUSINESS
A. Mayor Mei opened considera tion of Approval to Authorize Staff to Partner with Shangri- La Industries, LLC and Step Up On Second Street, Inc. on an Application for Funding Under the State Homekey Round 2 Program to Acquire, Rehabilitate and Operate a Supportive Services Affordable Housing Project at 46101 Research Avenue (Currently the Motel 6) (Application for State Homekey Round 2 Funding)
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.
Community Development Director Dan Schoenholz and Human Services Director Suzanne Shenfil provided a presentation and responded to questions from Councilmembers. Mayor Mei opened the public comment period. The following persons spoke in support of the project:
Robert Daulton, Marie Hughes, Jane Lin, Lisa Danz, Sandra Moore, Hayes Shair, Katherine Rubie, Blair Beekman, Darlene Crittendon, Vinita Verma, and Annie Koruga. There being no
*Consent Items
additional speakers, Mayor Mei closed the public comment period. This was followed by another question and answer period between Councilmembers and staff. Councilmembers provided comment.
On a motion by Councilmember Jones, seconded by Councilmember Cox, the City Council:
1. Adopted Resolution No. 2022-04 authorizing the submittal of a Homekey Round 2 application to the California Department of Housing and Community Development (HCD), with the City as the lead applicant and Shangri La Industries and Step Up as co- applicants, in the amount not to exceed $40,200,000 and making findings of CEQA exemption.
2. Approved a funding commitment and allocation for a Homekey P roject in the City of Fremont to be acquired, rehabilitated and owned by Shangri La Industries, in the amount not to exceed $6,738,805 from the City's Affordable Housing Fund (Fund 196); and $2,590,000 from the secured funding sources, including $750,000 in CDBG funds, $1.25 million in LMI funds, $400,000 in PLHA funds and $190,000 in CARES Act funding as described in the report.
3. Authorized the City Manager or her designee to execute a MOU with Shangri-La Industries and Step Up on Second Street, Inc., memorializing roles and responsibilities.
4. Authorized the City Manager or her designee to execute agreement(s) and/or implementing documents with Shangri La Industries and Step Up on Second Street, Inc. to effectuate the implementation of a Homekey project in the City of Fremont.
5. Authorized the City Manager or her designee to execute a funding agreement and other implementing documents with the State of California Department of Housing and Community Development.
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 – None.
B. Oral Reports on Meetings and Events – None.
9. ADJOURNMENT: There being no further business, Mayor Mei adjourned the meeting in memory of Michelle Go, at 9:20 p.m.
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