*Consent Items
MINUTES
FREMONT CITY COUNCIL MEETING
FEBRUARY 8, 2022
VIRTUAL MEETING VIA ZOOM
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 read a statement for community members interested in learning more about the HomeKey affordable housing Project at Motel 6 to visit the City’s website and look at the newly published Frequently Asked Questions document. www.Fremont.gov/HomekeyFAQs.
Mayor Mei announced the Boards and Commissions vacancies. City Manager Shackelford introduced staff.
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, and Cox
Noes: None
Absent: None
Abstain: None
* B. Mayor Mei opened consideration of Approval of Minutes
On a motion by Councilmember Jones, seconded by Councilmember Cox, the City Council approved minutes for the Regular Meeting of November 9, 2021, the Special Meeting of November 14, 2021, the Special and Regular Meetings of November 16, 2021, the Special and Regular Meetings of December 7, 2021, the Special and Regular Meetings of December 14, 2021, the Regular Meeting of January 11, 2022, and the Regular Meeting of January 18, 2022.
*Consent Items
Ayes: Mayor Mei, Vice Mayor Salwan, Councilmembers: Keng, Jones, Kassan, Shao, and Cox
Noes: None
Absent: None
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bstain: 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
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 March 8, 2022.
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 to Introduce an Ordinanc e Amending the Special Events and Parades Ordinance and Adopt a Resolution Amending the Master Fee Schedule to Change City Staff Charges for Special Events
On a motion by Councilmember Jones, seconded by Councilmember Cox, the City Council:
1. Waived full reading and intr oduce the proposed ordinance amending the Special Events and Parades Ordinance.
2. Adopted Resolution No. 2022-05 a mending the Master Fee Schedule for Special Event Staff Charges as outlined in Draft Resolution – Amend Master Fee Schedule Special Events.
Ayes: Mayor Mei, Vice Mayor Salwan, Councilmembers: Keng, Jones, Kassan, Shao, and Cox
Noes: None
Absent: None
Abstain: None
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3. CEREMONIAL ITEMS
A. Proclamation: Congenital Hear t Defect Awareness Week, February 7-14, 2022
B. Proclamation: Honoring Black History Month, February 2022
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.
Alanda Johnson (representing Hayward South Alameda County NAACP) and Shamsa thanked the Council for recognizing Black History Month. The following persons spoke in support of Councilmember Cox, regarding her request for an additional Black History Month proclamation, which had not been approved for recognition by Mayor Mei: Selina McManus, Carolyn Fowler, Beatrice Cross, Lavere Foster (African American Community Service Agency), Rebekah Melesse, Zina Slaughter (President of the Rho Delta Omega Alpha Sorority Inc.), Jaime Walker , Sara Prada, Milam Balinton (African American Community Service Agency), Erika Albury (member of Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority Inc.), and Rev. Wanda Johnson. Ronnie Forbes thanked Mayor Mei for her work to assist One Nation Dreammakers.
The following persons spoke in opposition of the HomeKey affordable housing Project at Motel 6: Dina Deshpande, Mis, Lei, Lucy Zhang, Gulu Gulu, Wendy Li, Faye, Annie Chang, Chung, Steve Chiu, Agu, James Li, Rolland Lam, Cherry, Clair, Min, Seemeen Mirza, Simon, Jess, Ping L., and Ali. The following persons spoke in support of the HomeKey affordable housing Project: Marie Hughes, Peggy Rahman (President of National Alliance on Mental Illness, Alameda County affiliate), Lisa Danz, NS, Katharine Rubie, Hayes Shair, Annie Koruga, and Vinita Verma. Clement shared comments and concerns regarding the Homekey project.
5. SCHEDULED ITEMS – None.
6. REPORT FROM CITY ATTORNEY – None.
7. OTHER BUSINESS
A. Mayor Mei opened considera tion of Approval of Direction for the Street Design Along Fremont Boulevard to Retain Four Vehicle Lanes (Two in Each Direction) in the Centerville Business District Area, Generally Between Thornton Avenue and Central Avenue, as Part of the Centerville Complete Streets Project (PWC 8946) (Centerville Complete Streets Project)
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.
*Consent Items
Public Works Director Hans Larsen provided a presentation. Staff responded to questions from Councilmembers. Mayor Mei opened the public comment period. The following persons shared comments or concerns regarding the project: Vinita Verma, Kathy Kimberlin, Annie Koruga, Chung, Andreas Kadavanich, Flavio Poehlmann, Kelly Abreu, William Yragui, Laura Winter, Steve Skala, Monique Chapman (Chair of the Senior Citizens Commission), and Bruce Brubaker. 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 approval of direction for the street design along Fremont Boulevard to retain four vehicle lanes (two in each direction) in the Centerville business district area, generally between Thornton Avenue and Central Avenue, as part of the Centerville Complete Streets Project (PWC 8946).
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yes: Ma yor Mei, Councilmembers: Keng, Jones, and Shao
Noes: Councilmem bers: Kassan and Cox
Absent: None
Recuse
d: Vice Ma yor Salwan (business/property interests)
8. COUNCIL COMMUNICATIONS
A. Council Referrals – 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 10:35 p.m.
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_____________________________ ___________________________ 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
FEBRUARY 15, 2022
VIRTUAL MEETING VIA ZOOM
6:00 P.M.
Call to Order: Mayor Mei called the mee ting to order at 6:00 p.m.
Roll Call: Present: Mayor Mei, Vice Mayor Salwan, Councilmembers: Keng, J ones, Kassan, Shao, and Cox
Public Comment: None.
CONVENED TO A CLOSED SESSION at 6:03 p.m.
CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL – LIABILITY CLAIMS
(Government Code Section 54956.95)
1. Sook He Choi v. City of Fremont, Claim No. 4172-P1-C1
2. Angel Gloria v. City of Fremont, Claim No. 4197-P1-C1
3. Jimmy Go v. City of Fre mont, Claim No. 4209-P1-C1
4. Frederick Bobbitt v. City of F remont, Claim No. 4185-P1-C1
CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL - EXISTING LITIGATION
(Government Code Section 54956.9(d)(1))
1. Terri Cooper v. City of Fremont , Alameda County Superior Court, Case No. HG20076568
2. Shacory Daniels v. City of Fre mont, US District Court for the Northern District of California, Case No. 3:20-cv-03977-EMC
3. Kenneth Davis v. City of Fremont , Alameda County Superior Court, Case No. RG20078697
4. Shahida Hassan v. City of Frem ont, Alameda County Superior Court, Case No. 21CV002766
5. Diane Hendry v. City of Fremont , Alameda County Superior Court, Case No. RG18915635
6. Miaolan Lee, et al. v. City of Fremont, US District Court fo r the Northern District of California, Case No. 3:21-cv-04661-CRB
7. Michelle Mondragon v. City of Fre mont, US District Court for the Northern District of California, Case No. 5:18-cv-01605-NC
8. Jonathan Tampico v. City of Fremont, US District Court for t he Northern District of California, Case No. 3:20-cv-02713-EMC
9. Van Trinh, et al. v. City of Fre mont, Alameda County Superior Court, Case No. RG20075420
10. Sunhill Enterprises v. City of Fremont, Alameda County Supe rior Court, Case No. RG17873584
11. City of Fremont v. Jacob Jaramillo, Alameda County Superior Court, Case No. HG21113779
12. City of Fremont v. Frank Freit as, Alameda County Superior Court, Case No. 22CV006048
The Special Meeting of the Fremont City Council adjourned at 6:40 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
FEBRUARY 15, 2022
VIRTUAL MEETING VIA ZOOM
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 Jones 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.
2. CONSENT CALENDAR
* A. Waive Reading of Ordinances: None.
* B. Approval of Minutes – None.
3. CEREMONIAL ITEMS – None.
4. PUBLIC COMMUNICATIONS
A. Oral and Written Communications
The following persons spoke in opposition of the HomeKey affordable housing Project at Motel 6: David, Lei, Navin, Jane, CL, Luzhang, Dina Deshpande, James, and Fang. The following persons spoke in support of the HomeKey affordable housing Project: Jennifer Pare, Lisa Danz, Marie Hughes, Katherine, and Hayes Shair. Blair Beekman shared a variety of concerns. Sharon Scharff expressed their concerns in the Rancho Arroyo Parkway area.
5. SCHEDULED ITEMS
A. Mayor Mei opened considerati on of the Third Public Hearing on City of Fremont Redistricting Process, Start time - 7:15pm (Redistricting Process Public Hearing)
Management Analyst, Amanda Gallo provided an introduction. Kristen Parks, Consultant with the National Demographics Corporation provided a presentation. Mayor Mei opened the public hearing. The following persons commented on the presentation and/or maps: Kelly Abreu, Kathy Kimberlin, and John Hinds. There being no additional speakers, Mayor Mei closed
*Consent Items
the public hearing. This was followed by a question and answer period. Councilmembers provided comment.
The City Council:
1. Received and filed a report on the public input received by the City of Fremont by February 6, 2022, regarding communities of interest and district boundaries.
2. Reviewed and discussed public input received by the City of Fremont by February 6, 2022, regarding communities of interest and district boundaries.
3. Conducted a public hearing to r eceive additional public input on communities of interest and district boundaries.
4. Identified at least one but not more than three priority maps to be reviewed at the fourth Redistricting Public Hearing to be held March 1, 2022.
B. Mayor Mei opened consideration of a Public Hearing (Publish ed Notice) to Consider Adoption of a Draft Mitigated Negative Declaration and Mitigation Monitoring and Reporting Program Prepared and Circulated for the Sabercat Trail Extension Project (PWC 8977) in Accordance with the Requirements of the California Environmental Quality Act; and Approval of the Project and Funding Actions to Enhance and Expand the Scope of Sabercat Trail Corridor (Sabercat Trail Extension Project)
Public Works Director Hans Larsen gave a presentation. Staff responded to questions from Councilmembers. Mayor Mei opened the public hearing. The following persons commented on the presentation and/or expressed concerns: Jane, William Yragui, Katherine Rubie, Flavio, Andreas Kadavanich, and Dina Deshpande. There being no additional speakers, Mayor Mei closed the public hearing. This was followed by a question and answer period.
Councilmembers provided comment.
On a motion by Vice Mayor Salwan, seconded by Councilmember Shao, the City Council approved the following actions related to the Sabercat Trail Extension Project (PWC 8977):
1. Convened the Public Hearing.
2. Found that the Initial Study and M itigated Negative Declaration has been completed in compliance with CEQA and reflect the independent judgment and analysis of the City of Fremont.
3. Adopted the Draft Mitigated N egative Declaration and Mitigation Monitoring and Reporting Program as shown in Exhibit “A” and Exhibit “B,” and find, in accordance with CEQA Guidelines Section 15074, on the basis of the whole record before it (including the Initial Study and any comments received) that:
a. with implementation of the adopted mitigation measures, ther e is no substantial evidence that the project as mitigated will have a significant effect on the environment; and
b. that the Mitigated Negative D eclaration reflects the independent judgment and analysis of the City of Fremont
4. Approved the Sabercat Trail Extension Project (PWC 8977) and the following funding actions:
a. Reallocate $100,000 from PW C 8972-136 to PWC 9082-136 for the Existing Sabercat Trail Improvement Project (PWC 9082).
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b. Reallocate $50,000 from PW C 8972-136 to PWC 9083-136 for the Sabercat Trail Extension to the East Bay Greenway Trail Project (PWC 9083). c. Reallocate $50,000 from PWC 8972-136 to PWC 9084-136 for the Sabercat Trail Extension to the Mission Peak Trail Project (PWC 9084).
Ayes: Mayor Mei, Vice Mayor Salwan, Councilmembers: Keng, Jones, Kassan, Shao, and Cox
Noes: None
Absent: None
Abstain: None
6. REPORT FROM CITY ATTORNEY – None.
7. OTHER BUSINESS – None.
8. COUNCIL COMMUNICATIONS
A. Council Referrals – 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 10:00 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