MINUTES
FREMONT CITY COUNCIL SPECIAL MEETING
MARCH 8, 2022
VIRTUAL MEETING VIA ZOOM
5:30 P.M.
Call to Order: Mayor Mei called the mee ting to order at 5:32 p.m.
Roll Call: Present: Mayor Mei, Vice Mayor Salwan (arrived at 5:36), Councilmembers: Keng (arrived at 5:38), Jones, Kassan, Shao, and Cox
Public Comment: None.
CONVENED TO A CLOSED SESSION at 5:34 p.m.
CONFERENCE WITH LABOR NEGOTIATOR: The City Council will hold a special meeting which will commence as an open meeting and then adjourn to a closed session as authorized by subdivision (a) of Section 54957.6 of the Government Code for the purpose of reviewing its position for upcoming employee negotiations and for instructing Karena McGee Shackelford, City Manager; Rafael E. Alvarado, Jr., City Attorney; Brian Stott, Assistant City Manager; David Persselin, Finance Director; Allen DeMers, Human Resources Director; Tina Gallegos, Human Resources Manager; and Jonathan Holtzman, Designated Representative; as the City’s negotiators regarding salaries, salary schedules, compensation paid in the form of fringe benefits of its represented and unrepresented employees, and for any other matters within the statutorily provided scope of representation.
The names of the organizations representing employees in question are:
City Fremont Employee Association
Operating Engineers Local Union 3
Teamsters Local 856
Fremont Police Association
Fremont Police Managers’ Association
Professional Engineers and Technicians Association
Fremont Association of Management Employees
Fremont Fire Fighters
Fremont Fire Fighters Battalion Chiefs
The Special Meeting of the Fremont City Council adjourned at 6:50 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
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MINUTES
FREMONT CITY COUNCIL MEETING
MARCH 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 7:04 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/City Attorney
Mayor Mei announced the Boards and Commissions vacancies.
City Manager Shackelford shared information regarding items of community interest.
City Attorney Alvarado reported that the Council conducted a conference with labor negotiators pursuant to Government Code for the labor organizations listed on the agenda. The Council took no reportable action.
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 Salwan, seconded by Councilmember Jones, 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
This item was removed from the Consent Calendar by Councilmember Cox. Councilmember Cox requested a correction be made to the March 1, 2022 minutes.
On a motion by Vice Mayor Salwan, seconded by Councilmember Jones, the City Council approved minutes for the Regular Meeting of February 8, 2022 (revised), the Special and
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Regular Meetings of February 15, 2022, and the Regular Meeting of March 1, 2022 (corrected).
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 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
On a motion by Vice Mayor Salwan, seconded by Councilmember Jones, 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 April 5, 2022.
Ayes: Mayor Mei, Vice Mayor Salwan, Councilmembers: Keng, Jones, Kass
an, Shao, and Cox
Noes: None
Absent: None
Abstain: None
3. CEREMONIAL ITEMS
A. Resolution: Honoring Fremont Fire Rehabilitation Unit Volunteer Coordinator Susan Rath for Twenty Years of Service
4. PUBLIC COMMUNICATIONS
A. Oral and Written Communications
The following persons shared a variety of concerns: John Hinds, Marie Hughes, Gopalakrishnan Padma, Lisa Danz, Todd P. Langton (Agape Silicon Valley), Meena, and Andreas Kadavaich.
5. SCHEDULED ITEMS – None.
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6. REPORT FROM CITY ATTORNEY – None.
7. OTHER BUSINESS
* A. Mayor Mei opened consideration to Update on the Status of the FY 2021/22 General Fund Operating Budget and Preliminary Three-Year Forecast; Approve Budget Adjustments (Fiscal Year 2021/22 Mid-Year Budget Report)
Finance Director Dave Persselin gave a presentation and responded to questions from Councilmembers. Mayor Mei opened the public comment period. Marie Hughes commented on the presentation. There being no additional speakers, Mayor Mei closed the public comment period. Councilmembers provided comments.
On a motion by Councilmember Cox, seconded by Vice Mayor Salwan, the City Council approved the following:
1. Increased the General Fund revenue estimate for sales tax by $21.8 million.
2. Approved the transfer of $21.8 million to the Capital Improvements Fund (Fund 501).
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
Councilmembers reported on their various meetings.
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
MARCH 15, 2022
VIRTUAL MEETING VIA ZOOM
5:30 P.M.
Call to Order: Mayor Mei called the mee ting to order at 6:01 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 LABOR NEGOTIATOR: The City Council will hold a special meeting which will commence as an open meeting and then adjourn to a closed session as authorized by subdivision (a) of Section 54957.6 of the Government Code for the purpose of reviewing its position for upcoming employee negotiations and for instructing Karena McGee Shackelford, City Manager; Rafael E. Alvarado, Jr., City Attorney; Brian Stott, Assistant City Manager; Christina Briggs, Assistant City Manager; David Persselin, Finance Director; Allen DeMers, Human Resources Director; Tina Gallegos, Human Resources Manager; and Jonathan Holtzman, Designated Representative; as the City’s negotiators regarding salaries, salary schedules, compensation paid in the form of fringe benefits of its represented and unrepresented employees, and for any other matters within the statutorily provided scope of representation.
The names of the organizations representing employees in question are:
City Fremont Employee Association
Operating Engineers Local Union 3
Teamsters Local 856
Fremont Police Association
Fremont Police Managers’ Association
Professional Engineers and Technicians Association
Fremont Association of Management Employees
Fremont Fire Fighters
Fremont Fire Fighters Battalion Chiefs
The Special Meeting of the Fremont City Council adjourned at 6:50 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
*Consent Items
MINUTES
FREMONT CITY COUNCIL MEETING
MARCH 15, 2022
VIRTUAL MEETING VIA ZOOM
7:00 P.M.
1. PRELIMINARY
A. Call to Order: Vice Mayor Salwan called the meeting to order at 7:05 p.m.
B. Flag Salute: Councilmember Cox led the salute to the flag.
C. Roll Call: Present: Mayor Mei (arrived a t 7:30), Vice Mayor Salwan, Councilmembers: Keng, Jones, Kassan, Shao, and Cox
D. Announcements by Mayor/City Manager/City Attorney
Vice Mayor Salwan announced the Boards and Commissions vacancies.
City Attorney Alvarado reported that the Council conducted a conference with labor negotiators pursuant to Government Code for the labor organizations listed on the closed session agenda. The Council took no reportable action.
2. CONSENT CALENDAR
* A. Waive Reading of Ordinances – None.
* B. Approval of Minutes – None.
* C. Vice Mayor Salwan opened consideration to Authorize the Ci ty Manager or Designee to Execute On-Call Pool Preventative Maintenance and Replacement Parts for Aqua Adventure Waterpark Agreement(s) with National Aquatic Services and Skyblue Pool Supply ‘N Service, Inc.
On a motion by Councilmember Cox, seconded by Councilmember Jones, the City Council:
1. Authorized the City Manager or designee to execute a five year on-call maintenance service agreement with National Aquatic Services Inc. in an amount not to exceed $99,000 annually, and subject to available funding for on-call pool maintenance services at Aqua Adventure Waterpark.
2. Authorized the City Manager or designee to execute a five year on-call maintenance service agreement with Skyblue Pool Supply ‘N Service, Inc. in an amount not to exceed $99,000 annually, and subject to available funding for on-call pool maintenance services at Aqua Adventure Waterpark.
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Ayes: Vice Mayor Salwan, Councilmembers: Keng, Jones,
Kassan, Shao, and Cox
Noes: None
Absent: Ma
yor Mei
Abstain: None
* D. Vice Mayor Salwan opened consideration for Authorization t o Execute a Public Road Crossing Improvement Agreement with Union Pacific Railroad Related to the Dusterberry Way Section 130 Safety Improvement Project (PWC 8964); Allocate Additional Appropriations; Make Findings of CEQA Exemptions
On a motion by Councilmember Cox, seconded by Councilmember Jones, the City Council approved the following actions related to the Dusterberry Way Section 130 Safety Improvement Project (PWC 8964):
1. Authorized the City Manager or her designee to execute all agreements with Union Pacific Railroad for the Dusterberry Way Safety Improvement Project (PWC 8964).
2. Found that this project was exemp t 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.
3. Appropriated $50,000 in Section 130 funds to the Dusterberry Way Safety Improvement Project (PWC 8964-522).
Ayes: Vice Mayor Salwan, Councilmembers: Keng, Jones,
Kassan, Shao, and Cox
Noes: None
Absent: Ma
yor Mei
Abstain: None
* E. Vice Mayor Salwan opened consideration to Approve Plans an d Specifications and Award a Construction Contract in the Amount of $494,007.50, to IBS USA, Inc., for the Babbling Brook and Mammoth Picnic Area Renovations Project (PWC8999 & PWC9029); and Approve the Reallocation of $59,308 from the Dusterberry Neighborhood Park Project (PWC8581) to Central Park Mammoth Picnic Area (PWC9029) and Find the Project Exempt From Further Environmental Review Pursuant to CEQA Guidelines Section 15302, Replacement or Reconstruction
*Consent Items
See Green Sheet on file.
On a motion by Councilmember Cox, seconded by Councilmember Jones, the City Council:
1. Found Babbling Brook and Mammoth Picnic Area Renovations Pro ject exempt from further environmental review pursuant to CEQA Guidelines Section 15302, Replacement or Reconstruction.
2. Reallocated $59,308 from the Dusterberry Neighborhood Park Project (PWC8581-540) to Central Park Mammoth Picnic Area (PWC9029-540).
3. Approved the Plans and Specifi cations for the Babbling Brook and Mammoth Picnic Area Renovations Project (PWC8999 and PWC9029).
4. Awarded a Construction Cont ract of $449,097.50 to IBS USA Inc., plus a 10% Construction Contingency in the amount of $44,910, for a total construction contract amount of $494,007.50.
Ayes: Vice Mayor Salwan, Councilmembers: Keng, Jones,
Kassan, Shao, and Cox
Noes: None
Absent: Ma
yor Mei
Abstain: None
* F. Vice Mayor Salwan opened consideration to Authorize the Ci ty Manager to Execute an Amendment with KB SON INC., Owner of Days Inn, to Continue Providing Units for the Winter Relief Non-Congregate Shelter Program
On a motion by Councilmember Cox, seconded by Councilmember Jones, the City Council authorized the City Manager to execute an amendment with KB Son Inc. in an amount not to exceed $71,000 for a new total agreement not to exceed $170,000.
Ayes: Vice Mayor Salwan, Councilmembers: Keng, Jones,
Kassan, Shao, and Cox
Noes: None
Absent: Ma
yor Mei
Abstain: None
* G. Vice Mayor Salwan opened con sideration for Council Direction Regarding Utility Rate Plan for City Operations (Electric Utility Rate Plan)
This item was removed from the Consent Calendar. Vice Mayor Salwan opened the public comment period. John Hinds commented on the proposed rates. There being no additional speakers, Vice Mayor Salwan closed the public comment period. Mayor Mei joined the meeting during public comment.
On a motion by Councilmember Jones, seconded by Councilmember Cox, the City Council directed staff to enroll all City electricity accounts in EBCE’s Renewable 100 rate plan, and
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reflect this change in the City’s proposed FY 2022/23 budget and find the action exempt from CEQA, as detailed in staff report.
Ayes: Mayor Mei, Vice Mayor Salwan, Councilmembers: Keng, Jones, Kassan, Shao, and Cox
Noes: None
Absent: None
Abstain: None
3. CEREMONIAL ITEMS
A. Proclamation: Proclaiming March 2020 as the 20th Annual Marc h for Meals Month
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.
The following persons shared a variety of concerns: Marie Hughes, Gopalakrishnan Padma, Lisa Danz, Todd P. Langton (Agape Silicon Valley), Meena, and Kelly Abreu.
5. SCHEDULED ITEMS
A. Mayor Mei opened considerati on of the Public Hearing (Published Notice) To Consider the Planning Commission's Recommendation To: 1) Adopt a Resolution Approving a General Plan Amendment To Tech Industrial; 2) Introduce and Ordinance Approving the Rezoning to Preliminary and Precise Planned District P-2021-160; 3) Approve Vesting Tentative Parcel Map No. 11171; and 4) Adopt a Resolution Adopting an Addendum to the Environmental Impact Report and Supplemental (EIR) (SCH No. 2005042146) Previously Prepared Pursuant to the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA). Approval of the Proposed Project Would Facilitate and Allow Development of a Three-Building Industrial Development Totaling Approximately 397,000 Square Feet on a 22.4 Acre Site Located at 40517 Albrae Street in the Bayside Industrial Community Plan Area. (Albrae Industrial GPA & Rezoning - 40517 Albrae Street - PLN2021-00160)
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.
Associate Planner Mark Hungerford and Economic Development Manager Donovan Lazaro gave a presentation. City Staff, along with consultants Rebecca Auld (Lamphier- Gregory) and Sam Tabibnia (Fehr and Peers), responded to questions from Councilmembers.
Project Manager for the applicant, Mac Carlsen, provided a presentation. Mr. Carlsen and Derek Braun (Strategic Economics) responded to questions from Councilmembers. Mayor Mei opened the public comment period. The following persons commented: Tim Lipscomb (a
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retired carpenter, and an industry advisor for Mission Valley ROP), Brian Werner (w/MEPS representing the five local union trades: Electricians, Sheet Metal Workers, Plumbers, Sprinkler Fitters, and Ironworkers), Kelly Abreu, Jacob Klein (organizer for the San Francisco Bay Chapter of the Sierra Club), Martha Kreeger (member of the Sierra Club), William Yragui, Doug Bloch (w/Teamsters Joint Council 7), David Calero (IBEW’s Apprenticeship Program graduate), and Mike Bucci (Newark City Councilmember, and also stated he is a Millwright).
There were no additional speakers. Mayor Mei closed the public hearing. This was followed by questions and comments from Councilmembers.
On a motion by Vice Mayor Salwan, seconded by Councilmember Keng, the City Council:
1. Convened the Public Hearing.
2. Upon conclusion of the public he aring, adopted Resolution No. 2022-08 adopting the Addendum and Revised Mitigation Monitoring Program for the project as shown in Exhibit “A,” and find on the basis of the whole record before it that the project is consistent with the previously-certified EIR for site development, project changes reflect a decrease in intensity from the previously analyzed project, and that there is no substantial evidence that the project introduces significant effects on the environment or increases the severity of previously identified impacts, and that this action reflects the independent judgment of the City of Fremont.
3. Found that the General Plan Amendment, as shown in Exhibit “ B,” conforms with and contains the requirements provided for in the City’s planning processes, constitutes a suitable and logical change in the plan for physical development of the City of Fremont, and is in the public interest.
4. Found the project is in conform ance with the relevant provisions contained in the City’s General Plan, including the designated goals and polices set forth in the Land Use, Mobility, and Economic Development Chapters of the General Plan as enumerated in the staff report;
5. Found that the project plans for Preliminary and Precise Planned District P-2021-160 as shown in Exhibit “D” and in the accompanying Planned District Guidelines as shown in Exhibit “E” fulfill the applicable requirements set forth in the Fremont Municipal Code;
6. Adopted Resolution No. 2022-07 approving a General Plan Amen dment to change the land use designation from Regional Commercial to Tech Industrial, as shown in Exhibit “B;”
7. Introduced ordinance adopting a Preliminary and Precise Plan ned District P-2021-160 as shown in Exhibit “C” (Planned District Rezoning) and Exhibit “D” (Preliminary & Precise Planned District Plans and Vesting Tentative Parcel Map) and the accompanying Planned District Guidelines as shown in Exhibit “E,” based upon the findings and subject to the conditions of approval set forth in Exhibit “F;”
8. Approved the Vesting Tentative Parcel Map as shown in Exhibit “D” pursuant to FMC Section 17.20.200 and Government Code Section 66474, because none of the following findings for denial can be made, subject to the condi tions of approval set forth
in Exhibit “F;” and adding the condition of fully solar from day one, and then requesting City Staff to work with City of Newark to keep apprised of the project and work with them going forward.
9. Directed staff to prepare a nd the City Clerk to publish a summary ordinance.
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Ayes: Mayor Mei, Vice Mayor Salwan, Councilmembers: Keng, Jones, Kassan, Shao, and Cox
Noes: None
Absent: None
Abstain: None
B. Mayor Mei opened considerati on of the Public Hearing (Published Notice) to Consider an Annual Report on the Status of Implementation of the General Plan and the 2015 – 2023 Housing Element, and to Consider an Exemption from the Requirements of the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) Pursuant to CEQA Guidelines Section 15378 in that the Annual Report Does Not Meet CEQA's Definition of a “Project.’ (2021 Housing Element Annual Progress Report)
No presentation from staff. Mayor Mei opened the public hearing. Lisa Danz commented.
There being no additional speakers, Mayor Mei closed the public hearing.
On a motion by Councilmember Jones, seconded by Councilmember Cox, the City Council,
1. Found the annual report was exe mpt from, and not subject to the requirements of, the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA), pursuant to, without limitation, CEQA Guidelines Section 15378(b)(5), in that the annual report does not meet CEQA's definition of a "project,” and as a separate and independent basis, CEQA Guidelines Section 15061(b)(3) (no possibility of significant environmental effect).
2. Accepted Exhibit A and Exhibit B, which depict the current s tatus of the General Plan and Housing Element, and direct staff to submit the required materials to OPR and HCD.
Ayes: Mayor Mei, Vice Mayor Salwan, Councilmembers: Keng, Jones, Shao, and Cox
Noes: None
Absent: None
Abstain: Councilmembe
r Kassan
6. REPORT FROM CITY ATTORNEY – None.
7. OTHER BUSINESS
A. Mayor Mei opened consideration of approval to adopt a Resol ution adopting the Parks and Recreation Master Plan and make a finding that the Parks and Recreation Master Plan is exempt from the requirements of the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) per Guidelines Sections 15162, 15163, 15262, and 15378(b), and no further environmental review is required at this time.
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.
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Community Services Director Suzanne Wolf provided an overview and handed off to Neelay Bhatt, with PROS Consulting, to provide the presentation. Councilmembers asked questions and provided comment. Mayor Mei opened the public comment period. The following persons commented on the presentation: Katherine, SABA Islamic Center Admin., Ashwini Kumar, Krishna Aggarwal, Ruhan, William Yragui (Mission Peak Conservancy), Srividya Rao, Gretchen Mendenhall, Elissa Winters, Patricia Schaffarczyk, Isani Vaghela, Krish, Aishwarya M. Iyengar, MJ, Rajiv Thadani, Rahul Jariwala, Trisha Bhima, Vijay Kumar, Purushotham Peddireddy, John Hinds, Reza Khan, Kelly Abreu, Janet Barton, Ananya Srinivasan, Virendra Swar, and President of American High PTSA. There being no additional speakers, Mayor Mei closed the public comment period. This was followed by questions and comments from Councilmembers.
On a motion by Councilmember Cox, seconded by Councilmember Jones, the City Council:
1. Found that the Parks and Recreation Master Plan is exempt fr om the requirements of the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) per Guidelines Sections 15162, 15163, 15262, and 15378(b), and no further environmental review is required at this time.
2. Found that the Parks and Recreat ion Master Plan complies with the City’s General Plan Policy 8-1.6.A: Review and Update of Relevant Plans and supports Goal 8-1: A Wide Range of Parks and Recreational Facilities.
3. Adopted Resolution No. 2022-09 a dopting the Parks and Recreation Master Plan included with the staff report.
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 at 10:55 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
APRIL 5, 2022
VIRTUAL MEETING VIA ZOOM
7:00 P.M.
1. PRELIMINARY
A. Call to Order: Mayor Mei called the mee ting to order at 7:02 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.
2. CONSENT CALENDAR
* A. Waive Reading of Ordinances – None.
* B. Approval of Minutes Mayor Mei opened consideration of Approval of Minutes
*See Green Sheet
This item was removed from the Consent Calendar by Councilmember Cox. Councilmember Cox requested corrections be made to the March 15, 2022 minutes. No minutes were approved at this time.
* C. Mayor Mei opened consideration of Second Reading and Adopt ion of an Ordinance Amending Sections 2.05.130 and 2.10.110 of Fremont Municipal Code Regarding the Redrawing of Election District Boundaries and Making Conforming Changes Due to Having a Seven Member City Council
This item was removed from the Consent Calendar. Mayor Mei opened the public comment period. There being no speakers, Mayor Mei closed the public comment period.
On a motion by Councilmember Cox, seconded by Councilmember Shao, the City Council adopted Ordinance No. 02-2022
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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 Second Reading and Adopt ion of an Ordinance Rezoning a 22.4-Acre Site at 40517-40525 Albrae Street and 6000 Stevenson Boulevard From P-2006-10 (“The Globe” Planned District) to P-2021-160 (Preliminary and Precise Planned District), to Allow a Three-Building, Approximately 397,000-Square-Foot Industrial Development (PLN2021-00160)
This item was removed from the Consent Calendar. Mayor Mei opened the public comment period. There being no speakers, Mayor Mei closed the public comment period.
On a motion by Councilmember Cox, seconded by Councilmember Shao, the City Council adopted Ordinance No. 03-2022.
Ayes: Mayor Mei, Vice Mayor Salwan, Councilmembers: Keng, Jones, Kassan, Shao, and Cox
Noes: None
Absent: None
Abstain: None
* E. 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
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 emergency;
2. The state of emergency conti nues to directly impact the ability of the members to meet safely in person; and
3. The state of emergency conti nues to directly impact the ability of the members to meet safely in person; and.
Ayes: Mayor Mei, Vice Mayor Salwan, Councilmembers: Keng, Jones, Kassan, Shao, and Cox
Noes: None
Absent: None
A
bstain: None
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* F. Mayor Mei opened consideration to Approve Plans and Specif ications and Award a Contract to G. Bortolotto & Company, Inc. in the Amount of $1,452,649.18 (Including 5% Contingency) for the 2022 Pavement Rehabilitation Project (PWC 8234-V); Make Findings of CEQA Exemption
On a motion by Councilmember Jones, seconded by Councilmember Shao, the City Council approved the following actions related to the 2022 Pavement Rehabilitation Project (PWC 8234-V):
1. Found this project exempt from environmental review pursuant to California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) Guidelines Section 15301 (repair, maintenance or minor alteration of existing facilities involving no or negligible expansion of use beyond that presently existing), and Section 15302 (replacement or reconstruction of existing structures/facilities).
2. Approved the plans and speci fications for the project.
3. Accepted the bid and award the construction contract to the lowest responsive and responsible bidder, G. Bortolotto & Company, Inc. in the amount of $1,382,649.18, plus a 5% construction contingency in the amount of $70,000.00, for a total construction contract amount of $1,452,649.18, and authorize the City Manager to execute the contract.
Ayes: Mayor Mei, Vice Mayor Salwan, Councilmembers: Keng, Jones, Kassan, Shao, and Cox
Noes: None
Absent: None
Abstain: None
* G. Mayor Mei opened consideration to Adopt a Resolution Order ing the Preparation and Filing of the Annual Engineer's Report for the Existing Landscaping Assessment District 88 and Adopt a Resolution Stating the City Council's Intention to Levy Assessments for Landscape Assessment District 88 for Fiscal Year 2022/23
On a motion by Councilmember Jones, seconded by Councilmember Shao, the City Council:
1. Adopted Resolution No. 2022-10 or dering the preparation and filing of the annual Engineer’s Report for Landscaping Assessment District 88 for Fiscal Year 2022/23.
2. Adopted Resolution No. 2022-11 s tating the intent of the City Council of the City of Fremont to levy and collect assessments for Fremont Landscaping Assessment District 88 for Fiscal Year 2022/23.
Ayes: Mayor Mei, Vice Mayor Salwan, Councilmembers: Keng, Jones, Kassan, Shao, and Cox
Noes: None
Absent: None
A
bstain: None
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* H. Mayor Mei opened consideration of Informational Item Regar ding Approval of an Emergency Zoning Administrator Permit (ZAP) for a temporary food storage facility. (Chapel Way Temporary Food Storage Emergency ZAP - 40950 Chapel Way)
The City Council received the informational report; no action was required by City Council.
3. CEREMONIAL ITEMS
A. Proclamation: April 2022 - Art s, Culture, and Creativity Month
B. Proclamation: April 2022 as Co mmunity College Month – Ohlone College
C. Resolution: In Support of Locat ing a Trauma Center in Southern Alameda County
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, Marie Hughes, Kelly Abreu, John Hinds, Maria Caluag and Suresh shared a variety of concerns.
5. SCHEDULED ITEMS
A. Mayor Mei opened consideration of Fifth Public Hearing on C ity of Fremont Redistricting Process, Start time - 7:15pm
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: Maria Speranza- Camp and Kelly. 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 Councilmember Salwan, seconded by Councilmember Jones, the City Council adopted Resolution No. 2022-12 to select a redrawn Official City Council District Map.
Ayes: Mayor Mei, Vice Mayor Salwan, Councilmembers: Keng, Jones, Kassan, Shao, and Cox
Noes: None
Absent: None
Abstain: None
*Consent Items
B. Mayor Mei opened consideration of Public Hearing (Published Notice) to Consider Art Review Board and Recreation Commission Recommended First- and Second-Choice Artists for the Design, Fabrication, and Installation of Artwork For the Warm Springs Plaza, To Authorize the City Manager or Her Designee to Execute an Agreement to Fund Public Art at Warm Springs Plaza, and To Find, Each on a Separate and Independent Basis, and Without Limitation, that No Further Environmental Review is Required For the Project Pursuant to the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) Guidelines Sections 15162 and 15183, as the Project Is Consistent With the General Plan/Zoning and the Project Analyzed In the Approved Mitigated Negative Declaration Prepared For the Warm Springs BART West Access Bridge and Plaza Project; Section 15061(b)(3), as it Can Be Seen with Certainty that There is No Possibility the Project will Have a Significant Impact on the Environment; and/or it is Not a “Project” Required to Undertake CEQA Analysis, Pursuant to CEQA Guidelines Section 15378(2), (4)-(5), as it is an Administrative Activity that Will Not Result in any Direct or Indirect Significant Impacts on the Physical Environment.
On a motion by Councilmember Jones, seconded by Councilmember Keng, the City Council approved the following:
1. Approved artist Vicki Scuri and Lifting the Veil – Focusing the Lens for the public artwork installation within the plaza area of the BART Warm Springs West Access Bridge and Plaza in accordance with the Warm Springs Innovation District Art Program;
2. Authorized the City Manager or her designee to execute a service agreement with Vicki Scuri in an amount not to exceed $600,000 to be funded from the Warm Springs Innovation District Art Fund; and
3. Found, on a separate and indepe ndent basis, that no further environmental review is required for the project pursuant to the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) Guidelines Sections 15162 and 15183, as the project is consistent with the General Plan/Zoning and the project analyzed in the approved Mitigated Negative Declaration Prepared For the Warm Springs BART West Access Bridge and Plaza Project; Section 15061(b)(3), as it can be seen with certainty that there is no possibility that the project will have a significant effect on the environment; and Section 15378(b)(2), (4)-(5), as this is an administrative activity.
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.
*Consent Items
7. OTHER BUSINESS
A. Mayor Mei opened consideration to Receive a Presentation Re garding the 2023-2031 Housing Element Update: An Eight-Year Plan to Meet the Housing Needs of Everyone in the Community
Principal Planner Wayland Li and Associate Planner Courtney Pal provided a presentation and responded to questions from Councilmembers. Mayor Mei opened the public comment period.
The following persons provided public comment: Lisa Danz, Blair Beekman, and Kelly Abreu.
There being no 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.
The City Council received the presentation regarding the 2023-2031 Housing Element Update and provided input to staff.
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
Library Advisory Committee Rohit UpaMaka 12/31/2025
(Student Commissioner)
Library Advisory Commission Smiti Anand 12/31/2025
Senior Citizens Commission Jasmin Baserai 12/31/2023
Planning Commission C l a u d e t t e S u r m a 1 2 / 3 1 /2023
On a motion by Councilmember Jones, seconded by Councilmember Shao, the City Council approved appointments.
Ayes: Mayor Mei, Vice Mayor Salwan, Councilmembers: Keng, Jones, Kassan, Shao, and Cox
Noes: None
Absent: None
Abstain: None
*Consent Items
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 9:13 p.m.
A t t e s t : A p p r o v e d :
_____________________________ ___________________________ Alberto Quintanilla, Assistant City Clerk LILY MEI, Mayor
MINUTES
FREMONT CITY COUNCIL SPECIAL MEETING
APRIL 12, 2022
VIRTUAL MEETING VIA ZOOM
6:00 P.M.
Call to Order: Mayor Mei called the mee ting to order at 6:02 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 6:05 p.m.
CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL - EXISTING LITIGATION
(Government Code Section 54956.9)
1. Michelle Mondragon v. City of Fre mont, US District Court for the Northern District of California, Case No. 5:18-cv-01605-NC
2. Diane Hendry v. City of Fremont , Alameda County Superior Court, Case No. RG18915635
The Special Meeting of the Fremont City Council adjourned at 6:55 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
APRIL 12, 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/City Attorney
Mayor Mei announced the Boards and Commissions vacancies.
City Manager Shackelford shared information regarding items of Council/community interest.
City Attorney Alvarado reported that the Council conducted a conference with legal counsel addressing litigation regarding two cases, Michelle Mondragon vs. City of Fremont and Diane Hendry vs. City of Fremont, as listed on the closed session agenda. The Council took no reportable action.
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 Enter into a Three-Year Microsoft Enterprise Agreement with Dell Marketing, L.P., in an Amount of $2,694,929.49, Payable in Annual Payments, and to Execute Any Implementing Documents and Take Any Implementing Actions as Necessary
This item was removed from the Consent Calendar. Mayor Mei opened the public comment period. There being no speakers, Mayor Mei closed the public comment period.
On a motion by Councilmember Cox, seconded by Councilmember Jones, the City Council:
1. Authorized the City Manager, or designee, to enter into a Microsoft Enterprise Agreement with Dell Marketing L.P., in the amount of $2,694,929.49, payable in annual payments of $898,309.83 for Year 1 through Year 3.
*Consent Items
2. Authorized the City Manager, or designee, to execute any implementing documents and take any implementing actions as necessary.
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 Appropriate an Additiona l Contribution to the CERBT to Reduce the City’s Unfunded Liability for Retiree Healthcare
On a motion by Vice Mayor Salwan, seconded by Councilmember Jones, the City Council:
1. Increased revenue estimates, totaling $5 million, in the Gen eral Fund as follows:
a. Property Tax - $1 million
b. Business Tax - $1 million
c. Transient Occupancy Tax - $0.5 million
d. Property Transfer Tax - $0.5 million
e. Charges for Services - $1 million
f. Fines - $1 million.
2. Increased the Citywide expenditu re savings estimate in the General Fund by $5 million.
3. Appropriated $10,000,000 in the General Fund as an additiona l contribution to the CERBT to reduce the City’s unfunded liability for retiree healthcare.
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 Acceptance of the 2022 C ity Council Retreat Report and Identified Council Priorities
This item was removed from the Consent Calendar. Mayor Mei opened the public comment period. John Hinds and Kelly Abreu commented. There being no additional speakers, Mayor Mei closed the public comment period.
On a motion by Councilmember Kassan, seconded by Councilmember Jones, the City Council accepted the February 2022 City Council Retreat Report.
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 consideration to Approve and Authorize Ci ty Manager to Execute a Cooperative Purchase with HGAC Buy and Authorize Purchase of a Tactical Water Tender; Appropriate Additional Funds
On a motion by Vice Mayor Salwan, seconded by Councilmember Jones, the City Council:
1. Increased the revenue estimate in the Fire Capital Replaceme nt Fund by $325,000 and appropriate that amount for the purchase of a water tender.
2. Authorize the City Manager or designee to issue a purchase order to Golden State Fire Apparatus to purchase a Tactical Water Tender, in an amount not to exceed $440,871, using the HGAC Buy Program cooperative agreement.
Ayes: Mayor Mei, Vice Mayor Salwan, Councilmembers: Keng, Jones, Kassan, Shao, and Cox
Noes: None
Absent: None
Abstain: None
3. CEREMONIAL ITEMS
A. Proclamation: Fair Housing Month, April 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.
The following persons shared a variety of concerns: John Hinds, John Whaley, Marie Hughes (Member of Leadership Team for Fremont), Minhaj M., Kelly Abreu, and Blair Beekman.
5. SCHEDULED ITEMS – None.
6. REPORT FROM CITY ATTORNEY – None.
7. OTHER BUSINESS
A. Mayor Mei opened consideration to Adopt a Resolution Summar ily Vacating Public Utility Easement at 38631 Fremont Boulevard in Centerville Community Plan Area (PLN2022-00135)
On a motion by Councilmember Jones, seconded by Councilmember Cox, the City Council:
1. Found the action is exempt from CEQA review.
2. Adopted Resolution No. 2022-13 to vacate Public Utility Ease ment at 38631 Fremont Boulevard.
*Consent Items
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 Union Sanitary District ( USD) general update to Council including highlights of current initiatives.
Presentation by USD General Manager Paul Eldredge. Mr. Eldredge responded to questions from Councilmembers. Mayor Mei opened the public comment period. The following persons commented: Kelly Abreu and Katherine. There being no additional speakers, Mayor Mei closed the public comment period. This was followed by another question and answer period.
The City Council received the presentation as provided.
C. Mayor Mei opened considerati on of Approval for Adoption of the 2022 Legislative Guiding Principles and Priorities
Director of Communications and Legislative Affairs Geneva Bosques introduced the item.
Management Analyst Amanda Gallo gave a presentation. Staff responded to questions from Councilmembers. Mayor Mei opened the public comment period. The following persons commented: Lisa Danz, FP Arjun Khanna, and John Hinds. There were 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 adopted the 2022 Legislative Guiding Principles and Priorities and authorized the Mayor to transmit documents that are consistent with these guiding principles and priorities.
Ayes: Mayor Mei, Vice Mayor Salwan, Councilmembers: Keng, Jones, Shao, and Cox
Noes: Councilmember Kassan
Absent: None
Abstain: None
D. Mayor Mei opened considerati on of Informational Report on the Use of Community Feedback Surveys to Support Staff Recommendations and Council Actions
No presentation. Mayor Mei opened the public comment period. The following person commented: FP Arjun Khanna. There being no additional speakers, Mayor Mei closed the public comment period. Public Works Director Hans Larsen responded to questions from Councilmembers. The City Council received the staff report and provided comment. No action was taken as this was an informational report.
*Consent Items
8. COUNCIL COMMUNICATIONS
A. Council Referrals
1. Mayor Mei opened consideration of Mayor Mei Referral: Reque sting Adoption of a Resolution to Update Council Assignments to Outside Committees, Commissions, and Boards
Staff responded to questions from Councilmembers. Item tabled for a future City Council meeting, as the exhibit to the resolution will require updating.
B. Oral Reports on Meetings
Councilmembers reported on their various meetings and activiti es
9. ADJOURNMENT: There being no further business, Mayor Mei adjourned the meeting at 9:45 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
APRIL 19, 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 Shao 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/City Attorney
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 of Approval of Plans and Sp ecifications; Award of Contract to American Pavement Systems, Inc. in the Amount of $2,930,232 (Including 5% Contingency) for the 2022 Cape and Slurry Seal Project (PWC 8195-U2); Make Findings of CEQA Exemption.
On a motion by Councilmember Cox, seconded by Councilmember Shao, the City Council approved the following actions related to the 2022 Cape and Slurry Seal Project (PWC 8195 U2):
1. Found this project is exempt from California Environmental Q uality Act (CEQA) review pursuant to CEQA Guidelines section 15301 as the repair, maintenance or minor alteration of existing facilities involving no or negligible expansion of the use beyond that presently existing.
2. Approved the plans and speci fications for the project.
3. Accepted the bid and award the construction contract to the lowest responsive and responsible bidder, American Pavement Systems, Inc., in the amount of $2,790,232, allocate a 5% construction contingency in the amount of $140,000 for a total construction contract amount of $2,930,232, and authorize the City Manager or designee to execute the contract.
*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 to Authorize the City Manag er to Utilize the HGACBuy Contract with Golden State Fire Apparatus to Purchase Two Type I Fire Engines and One Aerial Ladder Truck; Approve the Advance and Appropriation of Funds
On a motion by Councilmember Cox, seconded by Councilmember Shao, the City Council:
1. Authorized the City Manager or designee to issue a purchase order to Golden State Fire Apparatus for two Pierce Type I Fire Engines and one Aerial Ladder Truck, in a total amount not to exceed $4,092,223, using the terms of the HGACBuy contract.
2. Authorized the advance of $1,923,353 from the General Fund to the Fire Capital Replacement Fund (Fund 615), with the specification that the advance will be repaid at the beginning of FY 2022/23 from the General Fund allocation to the Fire Capital Replacement Fund.
3. Appropriated $1,923,353 in the Fire Capital Replacement Fund to purchase two Type I Fire Engines.
4. Appropriated $2,168,870 in the Fire Facilities Impact Fee Fund (Fund 544) to purchase one Aerial Ladder Truck.
Ayes: Mayor Mei, Vice Mayor Salwan, Councilmembers: Keng, Jones, Kassan, Shao, and Cox
Noes: None
Absent: None
Abstain: None
3. CEREMONIAL ITEMS
A. Proclamation: Arbor Day April 23, 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.
The following persons commented: Lisa Danz, Marie Hughes (Member of Fremont for Everyone Leadership Team), Gopalakrishnan Padma, Iris Nicholson, John Hinds, Blair Beekman, Marilyn Singer (Member of Niles Discovery Church), Steve Skala, Saloni Patel (Irvington High School student), and Manjunath Shankar.
*Consent Items
5. SCHEDULED ITEMS
A. Mayor Mei opened consideration to Introduce and Waive First Reading of an Ordinance Adopting Chapter 8.80 Military Equipment Use and Approving a Military Equipment Use Policy
Police Chief Sean Washington provided a presentation and responded to questions from Councilmembers. Mayor Mei opened the public hearing. The following persons commented:
Chris, Blair Beekman, Kelly Abreu, Marie Hughes, John Hinds, and Katherine (FFE). There being no additional speakers, Mayor Mei closed the public hearing. This was followed by comments from Councilmembers.
On a motion by Councilmember Jones, seconded by Councilmember Shao, the City Council:
1. Waived full reading and in troduced an ordinance adding Chapter 8.80 (Military Equipment Use) to the Fremont Municipal Code (Title 8 - Health and Safety);
2. Found that the equipment liste d in the attached the Military Equipment Use Policy and Exhibit 1, to the staff report, is necessary because there are no reasonable alternatives that can achieve the same objective of officer and civilian safety and that the attached Military Equipment Use Policy will safeguard the public's welfare, safety, civil rights, and civil liberties; and.
3. Approved the Military Equipment Use Policy.
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
A. Mayor Mei opened considera tion of Approval of Direction for Street Design Elements Along Paseo Padre Parkway between Driscoll Road and Washington Boulevard as Part of the Paseo Padre Parkway 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.
Public Works Director Hans Larsen gave a presentation. Staff responded to questions from Councilmembers. Mayor Mei opened the public comment period. The following persons commented: Ray Storms, Gopalakrishnan Padma, Norman Hughes (former Fremont Public Works Director), Purushotham Peddireddy, [email protected], Ayush Sridhar, Huifen Zhang, Nolan Hughes, Sridhar, Sharon Ventura, Sushil Shukla, John Hinds, Frank Ponciano, Dave Campbell (Advocacy Director with 33 cities for Bike East Bay, including
*Consent Items
Fremont), AJ Iyer, Jason H., Keith, Blair Beekman, Henry Leung (sp?), Pat Wilson, Manjunath Shankar, RK/Ramesh, Dilip Modi, Steve Skala, Manjula Peddireddy, Andreas Kadavanich, Kelly Abreu, Marie Hughes, William Yragui, Flavio Poehlmann (Pedestrian Representative 2 on the Mobility Commission), Janit Sharma, Brian Culp, Satya, Anita Mehta, John Whaley, Wendy, Mohit, Sharad Ramachandran, Chung, and Amit Wasson. There were no 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 Vice Mayor Salwan, seconded by Councilmember Jones, the City Council approved direction for street design elements along Paseo Padre Parkway between Driscoll Road and Washington Boulevard as part of the Paseo Padre Parkway Complete Streets Project that includes: A new traffic signal at Covington Drive; pedestrian flashing beacons at Dorne Place and at Mento Drive, and a HAWK signal at Olive Avenue (or signal); traffic signal modernization at Paseo Padre/Driscoll and Paseo Padre/Washington; and reducing the width of vehicular lanes and widen bike lanes.
Ayes: Mayor Mei, Vice Mayor Salwan, Councilmembers: Keng, Jones, Shao, and Cox
Noes: Councilmember Kassan (Supported Option 1, the
recommendation b
y City staff)
Absent: None
Abstain: None
8. COUNCIL COMMUNICATIONS
A. Council Referrals
1. Mayor Mei opened consideration of Councilmember Kassan Refe rral: Regarding Input from Commissions for Major Road Projects
Mayor Mei opened the public comment period. The following persons commented: Andreas Kadavanich, Gopalakrishnan Padma, Flavio Poehlmann (Pedestrian Representative 2 on the Mobility Commission), Purushotham Peddireddy, and Manjunath Shankar. There being no additional speakers, Mayor Mei closed the public comment period. This was followed by questions and comments from Councilmembers.
On a motion by Councilmember Kassan, seconded by Mayor Mei, the City Council directed staff to review and provide input regarding engaging the Mobility Commission and Senior Commission in providing input into major transportation road projects and providing the Council with straw poll results and meeting minutes of Commission inputs on such projects.
Ayes: Ma yor Mei, Councilmembers: Keng, Jones, and Kassan, Noes: Vice Mayor Salwan, C ouncilmembers: Shao and Cox
(Supported including all commissions)
Absent: None
Abstain: None
*Consent Items
B. Oral Reports on Meetings and Events
Councilmembers reported on their various meetings and activiti es – None.
9. ADJOURNMENT: There being no further business, Mayor Mei adjourned the meeting at 11:50 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