*Consent Items
MINUTES
FREMONT CITY COUNCIL MEETING
MAY 3, 2022
VIRTUAL MEETING VIA ZOOM
7:00 P.M.
1. PRELIMINARY
A. Call to Order: Mayor Mei called the mee ting to order at 7:03 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, Shao, and Cox
Absent: Councilmember Kassan
D. Announcements by Mayor/City Manager/City Attorney
Mayor Mei announced the Boards and Commissions vacancies.
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, Shao, and Cox
Noes: None
Absent: Councilmembe r Kassan
Abstain: None
* B. Approval of Minutes Mayor Mei opened consideration of Approval of Minutes
On a motion by Councilmember Jones, seconded by Councilmember Cox, the City Council approved the minutes for the Special and Regular Meetings of March 8, 2022, the Special Meeting of March 15, 2022, the Regular Meeting of March 15, 2022 (revised), the Regular Meeting of April 5, 2022, the Special and Regular Meetings of April 12, 2022, and the Regular Meeting of April 19, 2022.
Ayes: Mayor Mei, Vice Mayor Salwan, Councilmembers: Keng, Jones, Shao, and Cox
Noes: None
Absent: Councilmembe r Kassan
Abstain: None
*Consent Items
* C. Mayor Mei opened consideration of Approval of Second Readi ng and Adoption of an Ordinance of the City of Fremont Adding Fremont Municipal Code Title 8 Health and Safety, Chapter 8.80 Military Equipment Use
This item was removed from the Consent Calendar. Mayor Mei opened the public comment period. Blair Beekman commented. 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 adopted Ordinance No. 04-2022.
Ayes: Mayor Mei, Vice Mayor Salwan, Councilmembers: Keng, Jones, Shao, and Cox
Noes: None
Absent: Councilmembe
r Kassan
Abstain: None
* D. 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 commented. 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 reconsidered t he 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 May 17, 2022.
Ayes: Mayor Mei, Vice Mayor Salwan, Councilmembers: Keng, Jones, Shao, and Cox
Noes: None
Absent: Councilmembe
r Kassan
Abstain: None
* E. Mayor Mei opened consideration to Adopt a Resolution Calli ng and Consolidating the 2022 November Election
On a motion by Councilmember Jones, seconded by Councilmember Cox, the City Council adopted Resolution No. 2022-14 that:
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1. Calls for the General Municipal Election.
2. Requests the services of the Alameda County Registrar of Voters to conduct the election on behalf of the City of Fremont.
3. Calls for a Special Electi on to be conducted in the case of a tie vote for the elected officers as a result of the November 8, 2022 election.
4. Limits the candidate stateme nt to be published in the Voter Sample Ballot to a maximum of two hundred (200) words and requires a candidate to make a deposit of $3,000 to pay for costs at the time his/her nomination papers are filed.
5. Allows for rebuttals for the a rguments in favor and the arguments in opposition for each ballot measure.
Ayes: Mayor Mei, Vice Mayor Salwan, Councilmembers: Keng, Jones, Shao, and Cox
Noes: None
Absent: Councilmembe
r Kassan
Abstain: None
* F. Mayor Mei opened consideration to Adopt Resolution Endorsi ng Alameda County's Home Together 2026 Community Plan to End Homelessness
This item was removed from the Consent Calendar. Mayor Mei opened the public comment period. Blair Beekman commented. 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 adopted Resolution No. 2022-15 endorsing Alameda County’s Home Together 2026 Community Plan, a community-wide plan for Alameda County which lays out the goals, strategies and investments needed to dramatically reduce homelessness-and reduce racial disparities in the homeless population by 2026.
Ayes: Mayor Mei, Vice Mayor Salwan, Councilmembers: Keng, Jones, Shao, and Cox
Noes: None
Absent: Councilmembe
r Kassan
Abstain: None
* G. Mayor Mei opened consideration of Approval of Annual Purch ase Orders with U.S.
Foods for Food Supplies in an Amount Not to Exceed $275,000 and Making Finding of CEQA Exemption (Age Well Centers Food Supplies)
This item was removed from the Consent Calendar. Mayor Mei opened the public comment period. Blair Beekman commented. 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 authorized the City Manager or her designees to increase the current purchase order with U.S.
*Consent Items
Foods for Age Well Center food supplies by $46,000 and execute additional annual purchase orders with U.S. Foods in an amount not to exceed $275,000 per year through June 30, 2027.
Ayes: Mayor Mei, Vice Mayor Salwan, Councilmembers: Keng, Jones, Shao, and Cox
Noes: None
Absent: Councilmembe
r Kassan
Abstain: None
* H. Mayor Mei opened consideration of Approval of Plans and Sp ecifications and Award Construction Contract to Golden Bay Construction, Inc. in the Amount of $411,733.06 (including 15% Contingency) for the 2022 Pedestrian Crossing Enhancement Project (PWC 9036); Reallocation of Funds; and Make Findings of CEQA Exemption
This item was removed from the Consent Calendar. Mayor Mei opened the public comment period. Blair Beekman commented. 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 Pedestrian Crossing Enhancement Project (PWC 9036):
1. Find that this project is cate gorically exempt from review under California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) pursuant to CEQA Guidelines Section 15301 (repair, maintenance or minor alteration of existing facilities involving no or negligible expansion of use beyond that presenting existing).
2. Approve the plans and speci fications for the project.
3. Accept the bid and award the construction contract to the lo west responsive and responsible bidder, Golden Bay Construction, Inc., in the amount of $358,028.75 and allocate a 15% contingency in the amount of $53,704.31 for a total construction contract amount of $411,733.06, and authorize the City Manager or designee to execute the contract.
4. Reallocate $47,775.69 from PWC 8944-136 to PWC 9036-136.
5. Reallocate $32,959.00 from PWC 8944-501 to PWC 9036-501.
6. Reallocate $32,893.32 from PWC 8944-502 to PWC 9036-502.
7. Reallocate $275,000.00 from PWC 8944-515 to PWC 9036-515.
8. Reallocate $67,525.87 from PWC 8944-519 to PWC 9036-519.
9. Reallocate $9,283.50 from PWC 8944-520 to PWC 9036-520.
Ayes: Mayor Mei, Vice Mayor Salwan, Councilmembers: Keng, Jones, Shao, and Cox
Noes: None
Absent: Councilmembe
r Kassan
Abstain: None
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* I. Mayor Mei opened consideration of Approval of Plans and Sp ecifications and Award of Contract to State Roofing Systems, Inc. in the amount of $217,753 (including 15% Contingency) for the Senior Center Flat Roof Replacement Project (PWC 8393); Exempt from Environmental Review per CEQA Guideline Section 15301 (Existing Facilities) (Age Well Center)
On a motion by Councilmember Jones, seconded by Councilmember Cox, the City Council approved the following actions related to the Senior Center Flat Roof Replacement Project (PWC 8393):
1. Find the project is exempt fro m CEQA review pursuant to CEQA Guideline Section 15301 as a repair or modification of an existing facility involving negligible or no expansion of use.
2. Approve Plans and Specifications for the Senior Center Flat Roof Replacement Project.
3. Accept the bid and award the construction contract to the lo west responsive and responsible bidder State Roofing Systems, Inc. in the amount of $189,350 and allocate a 15% contingency in the amount of $28,403 for a total construction contract amount of $217,753 and authorize the City Manager or designee to execute the contract.
Ayes: Mayor Mei, Vice Mayor Salwan, Councilmembers: Keng, Jones, Shao, and Cox
Noes: None
Absent: Councilmembe
r Kassan
Abstain: None
3. CEREMONIAL ITEMS
A. Proclamation: Jewish Heritage Month
B. Proclamation: Asian Heritage Month
C. Proclamation: Affordable Housing Month
D. Proclamation: Fremont Bike Month
E. Proclamation: National Children's Mental Health Awareness Da y, May 5, 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: Hari N. Iyer, Blair Beekman, Sharon Scharff, John Hinds, Lisa Danz (member of Fremont for Everyone (FFE)), Anna Chen, John, Katherine (FFE), Narda Mamou, Ankit K., and Siva.
*Consent Items
5. SCHEDULED ITEMS
A. Mayor Mei opened consideration to Consider the Planning Com mission's Recommendation to Adopt An Amendment To The Downtown Community Plan And A Zoning Text Amendment To Fremont Municipal Code Section 18.47 (Downtown District) To Allow Four Curb-Cuts On The Northwest Side Of Capitol Avenue Between State Street And Fremont Boulevard; And To Consider A Finding That No Further Environmental Review Is Required Because A Final Supplemental Environmental Impact Report (SCH#2010072001) Was Previously Certified For The Downtown Community Plan And The Associated Downtown District Zoning. (PLN2022-00260)
Mayor Mei opened the public hearing. There being no public speakers, Mayor Mei closed the public hearing.
On a motion by Councilmember Jones, seconded by Councilmember Cox, the City Council:
1. Held a Public Hearing;
2. Find that no further environmen tal review is required pursuant to the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) because a Final Supplemental Environmental Impact Report (SCH#2010072001) was previously certified for the Downtown Community Plan and associated Downtown Zoning District;
3. Find that the proposed amendment s are consistent with the General Plan and Downtown Community Plan and Design Guidelines and furthers the public interest, convenience and general welfare of the City, in that the amendments are minor and would not conflict with the objectives and goals of the DCP for multi-modal design along Capitol Avenue, and they would timely implement the terms of the City Council-approved settlement.
4. Adopted Resolution No. 2022-16 a pproving an amendment to the Downtown Community Plan and Design Guidelines, as shown in Exhibit “A”; and
5. Introduce an ordinance approvi ng an amendment to FMC Section 18.47 Downtown District, as shown in Exhibit “B”.
Ayes: Mayor Mei, Vice Mayor Salwan, Councilmembers: Keng, Jones, Shao, and Cox
Noes: None
Absent: Councilmembe
r Kassan
Abstain: None
6. REPORT FROM CITY ATTORNEY – None.
7. OTHER BUSINESS
A. Mayor Mei opened consideration to Consider Quitclaim of Rem nant Parcels on Capitol Avenue To Sunhill Enterprises, LLC; Take Further Actions In Accordance With the Sunhill Settlement Agreement Approved by Council, Including Appropriating $1 Million from the General Liability Reserve; and Make Findings of CEQA Exemptions (Disposition of Excess City Land Is Categorically Exempt Under CEQA Pursuant To
*Consent Items
Section 15312, and Action Involving Funds Appropriation Is Not Subject To the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) pursuant to CEQA Guidelines Sections 21065 and 15061).
Staff responded to questions from Councilmembers. Mayor Mei opened the public comment period. The following person commented: Blair Beekman. There were no additional speakers.
Mayor Mei closed the public comment period.
On a motion by Councilmember Jones, seconded by Councilmember Cox, the City Council:
1. Find that the action involving the appropriation of $1 milli on from the City’s Risk Management Fund to pay Sunhill is not subject to the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) pursuant to, without limitation, CEQA Guidelines Sections 21065 and 15061.
2. Appropriate $1 million in the Risk Management Fund (Fund 609 ) and direct the City Finance Director to issue payment to Sunhill in the exact amount of $1 million in accordance with the terms and conditions of the Settlement Agreement and Release dated February 11, 2022 by and between the City and Sunhill Enterprises, LLC.
3. Adopted Resolution No. 2022-17 a pproving the proposed Quitclaim of remnant parcels to Sunhill Enterprises, LLC, as shown in Exhibit “A” (plat and legal).
Ayes: Mayor Mei, Vice Mayor Salwan, Councilmembers: Keng, Jones, Shao, and Cox
Noes: None
Absent: Councilmembe
r Kassan
Abstain: None
8. COUNCIL COMMUNICATIONS
A. Council Referrals
1. Mayor Mei opened consideration of Mayor Mei Referral: Reque sting Adoption of a Resolution an Exhibit as Amended to Update Council Assignments to Outside Committees, Commissions, and Boards
Mayor Mei opened the public comment period. There being no public speakers, Mayor Mei closed the public comment period. This was followed by questions and comments from Councilmembers. Councilmember Cox requested it be noted for the record that she is the only City Councilmember that is not in any Appointee role as a Delegate.
On a motion by Councilmember Jones, seconded by Councilmember Keng, the City Council adopted Resolution No. 2022-18, and amended Exhibit, designating Council assignments to outside committees, commissions and boards to appoint Vice Mayor Salwan to Southern Alameda County Geographic Information Systems Joint Powers Authority (SACGIS JPA) and to update the exhibit to also reflect changes to contact information, meeting frequency and/or stipends for the various entities with noted corrections.
*Consent Items
Ayes: Mayor Mei, Vice Mayor Salwan, Councilmembers: Keng, Jones, Shao, and Cox
Noes: None
Absent: Councilmember Kassan
Abstain: None
B. Oral Reports on Meetings – None.
9. ADJOURNMENT: There being no further business, Mayor Mei adjourned the meeting at 8:30 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
MAY 10, 2022
VIRTUAL MEETING VIA ZOOM
7:00 P.M.
1. PRELIMINARY
A. Call to Order: Mayor Mei called the mee ting to order at 7:03 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/City Attorney
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 Shao, 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
A
bstain: None
* B. Approval of Minutes – None.
* C. Mayor Mei opened consideration of Approval of Plans and Sp ecifications; Award Contract to C2R Engineering, Inc. in the Amount of $1,019,513 (includes 10% Contingency) for the Parkmeadow Drive Storm Drain Replacement Project; Appropriation Actions; and Make Findings of CEQA Exemption (PWC 8988)
On a motion by Councilmember Shao, seconded by Councilmember Cox, the City Council took the following actions related to the Parkmeadow Drive Storm Drain Replacement Project (PWC 8988):
*Consent Items
1. Find that this project is exemp t from California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) review pursuant to CEQA Guidelines Section 15301 as the repair, maintenance or minor alteration of existing facilities involves no or negligible expansion of use beyond that presently existing.
2. Approve the plans and speci fications for the project.
3. Accept the bid and award the construction contract to the lo west responsive and responsible bidder, C2R Engineering, Inc. in the amount of $926,830 and allocate a 10% construction contingency in the amount of $92,683 for a total construction contract amount of $1,019,513, and authorize the City Manager or designee to execute the contract.
4. Reallocate $450,000 from PWC 7926-136 and appropriate it to PWC 8988-136.
5. Reallocate $350,000 from PWC 8740-136 and appropriate it to PWC 8988-136.
6. Reallocate $130,000 from PWC 8101-136 and appropriate it to PWC 8988-136.
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 Adopt A Resolution Ackno wledging the Fremont Fire Department’s Report Regarding Performance of Annual Fire Inspections Pursuant to Sections 13146.2 And 13146.3 of California Health and Safety Code
On a motion by Councilmember Shao, seconded by Councilmember Cox, the City Council adopted Resolution No. 2022-19 recognizing the Fremont Fire Department’s level of compliance with California Health and Safety Code Sections 13146.2 and 13146.3 by acknowledging the City of Fremont Fire Department’s report regarding performance of annual fire inspections
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
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: Arun Ramani, Sangeeta, Gopalakrishnan Padma, John Hinds,
*Consent Items
Marie Hughes, Hari N. Iyer (shared a presentation), Anna Chen, Keith Parker, Siva, Lisa Danz, John, and Ankit K.
5. SCHEDULED ITEMS
A. Mayor Mei opened consideration of Public Hearing (Published Notice) To Consider The Planning Commission’s Recommendation To Adopt An Ordinance Amending Title 12, Chapter 12.05 (Encroachments To Streets And Sidewalks) And Title 18, Chapters 18.25 (Definitions) And 18.190 (Special Provisions Applying To Miscellaneous Uses), To Allow Outdoor Commercial Patios On City-Owned And Private Property; and to Adopt a Resolution to Amend the Master Fee Schedule to Rename the Sidewalk Dining Permit Fee to the Outdoor Commercial Patio Permit Fee; and to Consider a Finding That The Actions Are Exempt From The Requirements Of The California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) Per, Each As A Separate And Independent Basis, (1) CEQA Guidelines Section 15061(B)(3) In That It Can Be Seen With Certainty That There Is No Possibility That The Proposed Actions Will Have The Potential For Causing A Significant Effect On The Environment, And Are Not Subject To CEQA Review, And (2) CEQA Guidelines Section 15183, As The Proposed Amendments Are Consistent With The General Plan For Which An EIR Was Previous Prepared And Certified, And None Of The Circumstances Necessitating Preparation Of A Subsequent EIR Pursuant To CEQA Guidelines Section 15162 Are Present.
Associate Planner, Courtney Pal provided a presentation and responded to questions from Councilmembers. Mayor Mei opened the public hearing. There being no speakers, Mayor Mei closed the public hearing. This was followed by comments from Councilmembers.
On a motion by Vice Mayor Salwan, seconded by Councilmember Keng, the City Council:
1. Held a Public Hearing;
2. Find that this action is exempt from the requirements of the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) per, without limitation, each as a separate and independent basis, (1) CEQA Guidelines Section 15061(b)(3) in that it can be seen with certainty that there is no possibility that the proposed actions will have the potential for causing a significant effect on the environment, and are not subject to CEQA review, and (2) CEQA Guidelines Section 15183, as the proposed amendments are consistent with general plan policies as analyzed in prior Environmental Impact Reports (EIRs) for the General Plan, and none of the circumstances necessitating preparation of a subsequent EIR pursuant to CEQA Guidelines Section 15162 are present.
3. Find that the proposed amendment s are consistent with the General Plan, including the Land Use and Economic Development Element policies and implementation measures discussed in the staff report.
4. Find that the proposed amendment s further the public interest, convenience, and general welfare of the city by facilitating the creation of outdoor commercial patio areas that would improve the pedestrian environment and stimulate economic activity.
5. Waive full reading and introduce an ordinance approving amen dments to FMC Title 12 (Streets, Sidewalks, and Public Property) and FMC Title 18 (Pla nning and Zoning).
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6. Direct staff to document the above written findings and recommendation of the Commission to the City Council and to prepare, and the City Clerk to publish, a summary of the ordinance.
7. Adopted Resolution No. 2022-20 a mending the Master Fee Schedule to delete the Sidewalk Dining Permit fee and add an Outdoor Commercial Patio Permit fee.
8. Direct staff to reallocate $40,000 of Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) CARES Act Funding to provide fee reimbursements to businesses that receive patio permits before December 31, 2022.
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
1. Mayor Mei opened consideration of Mayor Mei Referral: Appoi ntments and Reappointments to Advisory Bodies
Appointments:
Advisory Body Appointee Term Expires
East Bay Regional Park District Liaison Committee Teresa Cox 12/31/2023 (Alternate Council Representative)
Historical Architectural Review Board Kel Kanady 12/31/2024
R e c r e a t i o n C o m m i s s i o n J e s s i c a Williams 12/31/2025
R e n t R e v i e w B o a r d A l l e n H e a t h 1 2 / 3 1 /2023 (Tenant Representative)
R e n t R e v i e w B o a r d T r i c e P i e r c e 1 2 / 3 1 /2025 (Neutral Third Party)
Senior Citizens Commission Gurjit Brar 12/31/2025
Senior Citizens Commission Letti Dowell 12/31/2025
Senior Citizens Commission Kathleen Fischer 12/31/2025
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Reappointments:
Advisory Body Appointee Term Expires
R e n t R e v i e w B o a r d C a r l F o x 1 2 / 3 1 /2025 (Landlord Representative)
R e n t R e v i e w B o a r d V i k r a m M a l a n i 1 2 / 3 1 /2025 (Tenant Representative)
On a motion by Councilmember Cox, seconded by Councilmember Jones, 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 – None.
9. ADJOURNMENT: There being no further business, Mayor Mei adjourned the meeting at 8:25 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
MAY 17, 2022
VIRTUAL MEETING VIA ZOOM
6:00 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 6:02 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 6:59 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
MAY 17, 2022
VIRTUAL MEETING VIA ZOOM
7:00 P.M.
1. PRELIMINARY
A. Call to Order: Mayor Mei called the mee ting to order at 7:03p.m.
B. Flag Salute: Councilmember Keng 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 Attorney Alvarado reported that the Council conducted a conference with labor negotiators regarding the employee organizations listed on the closed session 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 Councilmember Cox, 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
A
bstain: None
* B. Approval of Minutes – None.
* C. Mayor Mei opened consideration of Second Reading and Adopt ion of an Ordinance of the City of Fremont Amending Fremont Municipal Code Section 18.47 (Downtown District) to Allow Four Curb Cuts on the Northwest Side of Capitol Avenue between State Street and Fremont Boulevard (PLN2022-00260)
On a motion by Councilmember Cox, seconded by Councilmember Jones, the City Council adopted Ordinance No. 05-2022.
*Consent Items
Ayes: Mayor Mei, Vice Mayor Salwan, Councilmembers: Keng, Jones, Kassan, Shao, and Cox
Noes: None
A
bsent: None
Abstain: None
* D. Mayor Mei opened consideration to Authorize the City Manag er, or Designee, to Issue a Purchase Order, in an Amount of $409,526.67 to ConvergeOne Inc. for Two Cisco Catalyst 9600 Series switches and to Execute Any Implementing Documents and Take Any Implementing Actions as Necessary. (Cisco Catalyst 9606R Switches with Smart Net Total Care)
On a motion by Councilmember Cox, seconded by Councilmember Jones, the City Council authorized the City Manager, or Designee, to issue a purchase order, in an Amount of $409,526.67 to ConvergeOne Inc. for two (2) Cisco Catalyst 9600 Series switches, and 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
* E. Mayor Mei opened consideration to Authorize the City Manag er or Designee to Execute the General Services Agreement with Imhof Tractor Services, Inc. for Weed and Waste Abatement Services Throughout the City
On a motion by Councilmember Cox, seconded by Councilmember Jones, the City Council awarded general services agreement through June 30, 2027 and authorize the City Manager or designee to execute the agreement with Imhof Tractor Services Inc., for a total not to exceed amount of $1,128,435.02. The contract not to exceed amount for fiscal year 2022/23 is $204,218.30
Ayes: Mayor Mei, Vice Mayor Salwan, Councilmembers: Keng, Jones, Kassan, Shao, and Cox
Noes: None
Absent: None
Abstain: None
* F. Mayor Mei opened consideration of a Resolution Approving $ 5 Million in Local Housing Trust Fund (LHTF) to Finance the Development of the 3900 Thornton Affordable Housing Project and Authorizing the City Manager to Execute Agreements with Resource for Community Development and Making Findings of CEQA Exemption
On a motion by Councilmember Cox, seconded by Councilmember Jones, the City Council adopted Resolution No. 2022-21 approving $5 Million in LHTF to Finance the Development
*Consent Items
of the 3900 Thornton Affordable Housing Project and Authorizing the City Manager to Execute Agreements with Resource for Community Development.
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 a Resolution Authorizing Submission of a Grant Application to the State of California's Local Housing Trust Fund Program (State Affordable Housing Grant)
On a motion by Councilmember Cox, seconded by Councilmember Jones, the City Council adopted Resolution No. 2022-22 authorizing the City Manager, or designee, to submit an application for $5 million in grant funds from the State’s Local Housing Trust Fund (LHTF) Program, authorizing execution of a contract for LHTF Program funds if the City is selected for funding, and making findings of CEQA exemption.
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 Resolution to Auth orize the Execution of a Loan Agreement with Resources for Community Development to Include $1 Million in FY 2020/21 Federal HOME Funds for the Development of the Bell Street Gardens Affordable Apartments; and Appropriate $1 Million in Federal HOME Funds and Making Findings of CEQA Exemption
On a motion by Councilmember Cox, seconded by Councilmember Jones, the City Council:
1. Adopted Resolution No. 2022-23 approving a loan of $1,000,000 in FY 2020/21 HOME funds to Resources for Community Development for the development of the Bell Street Gardens Affordable Apartments and authorizing the City Manager or designee to execute all necessary HOME-related implementing documents with Resources for Community Development and Alameda County.
2. Appropriated $1,000,000 in HOME f unds (Fund 103) to the Bell Street Gardens Project.
Ayes: Mayor Mei, Vice Mayor Salwan, Councilmembers: Keng, Jones, Kassan, Shao, and Cox
Noes: None
Absent: None
Abstain: None
*Consent Items
* I. Mayor Mei opened consideration to Adopt a Resolution Summa rily Vacating a portion of the Emergency Vehicle Access Easement at 5588 Cushing Parkway in Bayside Industrial Community Plan Area (PLN2022-00129) (Vacation of Easement)
On a motion by Councilmember Cox, seconded by Councilmember Jones, the City Council:
1. Found the action is exempt from CEQA review.
2. Adopted Resolution No. 2022-24 to vacate a portion of the Em ergency Vehicle Access Easement at 5588 Cushing Parkway.
Ayes: Mayor Mei, Vice Mayor Salwan, Councilmembers: Keng, Jones, Kassan, Shao, and Cox
Noes: None
Absent: None
Abstain: None
* J. 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 Cox, 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 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 June 14, 2022.
Ayes: Mayor Mei, Vice Mayor Salwan, Councilmembers: Keng, Jones, Kassan, Shao, and Cox
Noes: None
A
bsent: None
Abstain: None
*Consent Items
3. CEREMONIAL ITEMS
A. Proclamation: International Day Against Homophobia, Transphobia, and Biphobia
B. Proclamation: Harvey Milk Day
C. Proclamation: Older American 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 commented: Dhankaran Singh Ajravat, Ray Bobbitt, Hari Iyer, Lisa Danz, Marie Hughes (member of the leadership team of Fremont for Everyone), John Hinds, Katherine, Sivaq, Shirley Miyo, and Ankit K.
5. SCHEDULED ITEMS – None.
6. REPORT FROM CITY ATTORNEY – None.
7. OTHER BUSINESS
A. Mayor Mei opened consideration of Presentation of Fiscal Ye ar 2022/23 Proposed Operating Budget for the City of Fremont
Finance Director Dave Persselin provided a presentation. Mayor Mei opened the public comment period. The following person commented: Kelly Abreu. There were no additional speakers. Mayor Mei closed the public comment period. This was followed by questions from Councilmembers.
The City Council accepted staff’s budget presentation and provided comments.
8. COUNCIL COMMUNICATIONS
A. Council Referrals – None.
B. Oral Reports on Meetings – None.
Mayor Mei held a moment of silence in memory of victims of recent gun violence.
*Consent Items
9. ADJOURNMENT: There being no further business, Mayor Mei adjourned the meeting at 8:10 p.m.
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