MINUTES
FREMONT CITY COUNCIL SPECIAL MEETING
JUNE 21, 2022
VIRTUAL MEETING VIA ZOOM
5:30 P.M.
Call to Order: Mayor Mei called the mee ting to order at 5:31 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 5:33 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; Sean Washington, Police Chief; 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 7:05 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
JUNE 21, 2022
VIRTUAL MEETING VIA ZOOM
7:00 P.M.
1. PRELIMINARY
A. Call to Order: Mayor Mei called the mee ting to order at 7:11 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.
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 provided direction but 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
Abstain: None
* B. Mayor Mei opened consid eration of Approval of Minutes
On a motion by Councilmember Cox, seconded by Councilmember Jones, the City Council approved the minutes for the Special Meeting of May 31, 2022, the Special and Regular Meetings of June 7, 2022, and the Special and Regular Meetings of June 14, 2022
Ayes: Mayor Mei, Vice Mayor Salwan, Councilmembers: Keng, Jones, Kassan, Shao, and Cox
Noes: None
Absent: None
Abstain: None
*Consent Items
* C. Mayor Mei opened consideration of Second Reading and Adopt ion of an Ordinance of the City of Fremont Amending Fremont Municipal Code Title 12, Streets, Sidewalks and Public Property, Chapter 12.20 Parks and Recreation Areas, Section 12.20.060 Prohibited Conduct Generally, Regarding Drones in Parks and Recreation Areas
On a motion by Councilmember Cox, seconded by Councilmember Jones, the City Council adopted Ordinance No. 07-2022.
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 to Execute a Service Agreement with The Hoffman Agency for Communications Writing Assistance Services
This item was removed from the Consent Calendar. Mayor Mei opened the public comment period. Kelly Abreu commented. There being no additional speakers, Mayor Mei closed the public comment period.
On a motion by Councilmember Shao, seconded by Councilmember Cox, the City Council authorized the City Manager, or her designee, to execute a two-year service agreement with The Hoffman Agency for communications writing assistance services, in an annual amount not to exceed $60,000, for a total amount of $120,000.
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 to Execute a Service Agreement with Alameda County Library for Additional Library Service Hours at Centerville Library and Fremont Main Library
On a motion by Councilmember Cox, seconded by Councilmember Jones, the City Council authorized the City Manager or designee to execute a service agreement with Alameda County Library to maintain additional library hours at the Fremont Main Library and Centerville Library for a five-year term (2022-2027).
Ayes: Mayor Mei, Vice Mayor Salwan, Councilmembers: Keng, Jones, Kassan, Shao, and Cox
Noes: None
Absent: None
Abstain: None
*Consent Items
* F. Mayor Mei opened considerati on of Authorization for City Manager to Enter into a FY 2022-2025 Three-Year Welcome Center Services Agreement with East Bay Agency for Children
On a motion by Councilmember Cox, seconded by Councilmember Jones, the City Council authorized the City Manager or her designee to enter into an agreement with East Bay Agency for Children, effective July 1, 2022 through June 30, 2025, for an amount not to exceed $215,481.
Ayes: Mayor Mei, Vice Mayor Salwan, Councilmembers: Keng, Jones, Kassan, Shao, and Cox
Noes: None
Absent: None
Abstain: None
* G. Mayor Mei opened consideration of Approval of Plans and Sp ecifications and Award of Contract to TGN Build, Inc. in the amount of $476,100 (including 15% Contingency) for the Fremont Family Resource Center I & II ADA Upgrades Project (PWC 9073); Exempt from Environmental Review per CEQA Guideline Section 15301 (Existing Facilities)
On a motion by Councilmember Cox, seconded by Councilmember Jones, the City Council approve the following actions related to the Family Resource Center I & II ADA Upgrades Project (PWC 9073):
1. Approved the Plans and Speci fications for the project;
2. Accepted the Bid and award the construction contract to the lowest responsive and responsible bidder TGN, Inc. in the amount of $414,000 and allocate a 15% contingency in the amount of $62,100 for a total construction contract amount of $476,100 and authorize the City Manager or designee to execute the contract; and
3. Find that the project is exemp t from CEQA review pursuant to CEQA Guideline section 15301 as a repair or modification of an existing facility involving negligible or no expansion of use.
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 Review Conflict of Inter est Code and Authorize the Execution of the Biennial Review Notice
On a motion by Councilmember Cox, seconded by Councilmember Jones, the City Council directed staff to review the conflict of interest code and authorize execution of the Biennial Review Notice regarding whether amendments are required, not later than October 3, 2022
*Consent Items
Ayes: Mayor Mei, Vice Mayor Salwan, Councilmembers: Keng, Jones, Kassan, Shao, and Cox
Noes: None
Absent: None
Abstain: None
* I. Mayor Mei opened consideration to Adopt a Resolution Appro ving a Funding Agreement with Caltrans; Appropriate Funds in the Amount of $7.2 Million for the I-680 Interchange Modernization Project at North Mission Boulevard (PWC9021); and Make Findings of CEQA Exemption. (I-680/Mission Interchange Project)
This item was removed from the Consent Calendar. Mayor Mei opened the public comment period. Kelly Abreu and Gopalakrishnan Padma commented. There being no additional speakers, Mayor Mei closed the public comment period.
On a motion by Vice Mayor Salwan, seconded by Councilmember Keng, the City Council adopted Resolution No.2022-31:
1. Appropriating Senate Bill 170 funds in the amount of $7.2 million to the I‑680/North Mission Boulevard Interchange Modernization Project - PWC 9021-52;
2. Authorizing the City Manager or designee to execute a funding agreement with Caltrans for the transfer of the grant and prepare any other documents required to implement said agreement; and
3. Finding that the action is exempt from CEQA review.
Ayes: Mayor Mei, Vice Mayor Salwan, Councilmembers: Keng, Jones, Kassan, Shao, an
d Cox
Noes: None
Absent: None
Abstain: None
3. CEREMONIAL ITEMS
A. Resolution: Honoring Major General Garrett Yee in Recognition of His Retirement
B. Certificates of Recognition: Y outh Voter Movement Leaders (League of Women Voters)
4. PUBLIC COMMUNICATIONS
A. Oral and Written Communications
The following persons commented: Yuvraj Walia and John Hinds.
*Consent Items
5. SCHEDULED ITEMS
A. Mayor Mei opened consideration of Public Hearing (Published Notice) on the Use of Federal Community Development Block Grant Funds for Fiscal Year (FY) 2019-20 and FY 2022-24; Adopting a Resolution Approving the FY 2022-23 Annual Action Plan, Amending the FY 2019-20 Action Plan, amending CARES Act Funding; and Authorizing the City Manager to Execute Agreements with the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development and CDBG Grantees and Programs and Making Findings of CEQA Exemption (CDBG Funding Recommendations and FY 2022-23 Annual Action Plan)
No presentation provided by staff. Mayor Mei opened the public hearing. Marie Hughes (member of the Fremont For Everyone (FFE) Leadership Team and a Safe Parking volunteer) commented. There being no additional speakers, Mayor Mei closed the public hearing. This was followed by comments from Councilmembers.
On a motion by Councilmember Shao, seconded by Councilmember Cox, the City Council:
1. Held a public hearing on the proposed FY 2022-24 CDBG Program Final Statement of Community Development Objectives and Projected Use of Funds and the FY 2022/23 Annual Action Plan, and the Amendment to the FY 2019/20 Action Plan;
2. Adopted Resolution No. 2022-32 that:
a. Allocates CDBG funds for F Y 2022/23 and FY 2023/24 in the amounts specified in the Final Statement of Community Development Objectives and Projected Use of Funds (“Final Statement”), as set forth in Exhibit 3 to this Staff Report. b. As required by CDBG regulations , approves the reallocation of $340,000 in CDBG CARES Act funding to the following projects:
• $190,000 for Project Homekey operating costs (contingent on p roject approval). • $150,000 for Safe Parking Program.
c. Amends the City’s FY 2019/20 CDBG Action Plan to incorporate new CARES Act funded project, as recommended by staff in the amounts stated herein. d. Authorizes the City Manager or his designee to submit the FY 2022-24 CDBG Program Final Statement of Community Development Objectives and Projected Use of Funds, and the City’s CDBG FY 2022/23 Annual Action Plan, as recommended by staff in the amounts stated herein.
e. Authorizes staff to:
• Allocate additional funds to public service projects should t he City receive additional program income in FY 2021/22 or a greater entitlement allocation from HUD in FY 2022/23.
• Reserve unallocated funds to provide gap funding or fund proj ects that meet emerging needs.
f. Approves and authorizes the Cit y Manager or her designees to execute CDBG Entitlement and funding agreements with HUD.
g. Approves and authorizes the Cit y Manager or her designees to execute agreements effective July 1, 2022, with the grantees recommended for funding by staff in the amounts set forth herein, contingent upon a finding of no significant impact in the
*Consent Items
corresponding environmental assessments and completion of the required public comment period.
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
Councilmembers reported on their various meetings.
9. ADJOURNMENT: There being no further business, Mayor Mei adjourned the meeting at 7:55 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
MINUTES
FREMONT CITY COUNCIL SPECIAL MEETING
JUNE 25, 2022
VIRTUAL MEETING VIA ZOOM
1:00 P.M.
Call to Order: Mayor Mei called the mee ting to order at 1:04 p.m.
Roll Call: Present: Mayor Mei, Vice Mayor Salwan (joined at 1:10 p.m.), Councilmembers: Keng, Jones, Kassan, Shao, and Cox
Public Comment: None.
CONVENED TO A CLOSED SESSION at 1:05 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; Sean Washington, Police Chief; 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 2:33 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
JUNE 29, 2022
VIRTUAL MEETING VIA ZOOM
5:00 P.M.
1. Call to Order: Mayor Mei called the mee ting to order at 5:03 p.m.
2. Roll Call: Present: Mayor Mei, Vice Mayor Salwan, Councilmembers: Keng (joined at 5:16 p.m.), Jones, Shao, and Cox
Absent: Councilmember Kassan
3. Public Comment: None.
CONVENED TO A CLOSED SESSION at 5:05 p.m.
4. CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNS EL - EXISTING LITIGATION (Government Code Section 54956.9)
Michelle Mondragon v. City of Fremont, US District Court for the Northern District of California, Case No. 5:18-cv-01605-NC
5. 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; Sean Washington, Police Chief; 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
6. The Special Meeting of the Fremont City Council adjourned at 7:34 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
JULY 12, 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, Councilmembers: Keng, J ones, Kassan, Shao, and Cox
Public Comment: None.
CONVENED TO A CLOSED SESSION at 5:33 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; Sean Washington, Police Chief; 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 6:32 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
JULY 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 labor negotiators regarding the employee organizations listed on the closed session agenda.
The Council provided direction but 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 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
A
bstain: None
* B. Approval of Minutes - None.
* C. Mayor Mei opened consideration to Consider Making Findings to Allow the City Council and the Legislative Bodies of the City of Fremont to Continue Holding Meetings via Videoconference pursuant to AB 361
*Consent Items
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 conti nues to directly impact the ability of the members to meet safely in person; and
3. Staff is directed to schedule reconsideration of these findings at the regularly scheduled City Council meeting on August 9, 2022.
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 Adopt a Resolution Autho rizing the City Manager to Execute a FY 2022/23 Contract with the California Department on Aging to Provide Multipurpose Senior Services Program (MSSP) and Making Findings of CEQA Exemption (MSSP PROGRAM CONTRACT)
On a motion by Councilmember Jones, seconded by Councilmember Cox, the City Council adopted Resolution No. 2022-33 approving and authorizing the City Manager or her designee to execute the contract MS-2223-37 with the California Department on Aging to provide MSSP services for FY 2022/23 in an amount not to exceed $546,312.
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 Facilities Maintenance Agreement with SpectraTurf, Inc. (Playground Maintenance and Safety Resurfacing)
On a motion by Councilmember Jones, seconded by Councilmember Cox, the City Council awarded a Facilities Maintenance Agreement through June 30, 2027 and authorize the City Manager or designee to execute the agreement with SpectraTurf, Inc., with a total not to exceed amount of $891,344.
Ayes: Mayor Mei, Vice Mayor Salwan, Councilmembers: Keng, Jones, Kassan, Shao, and Cox
Noes: None
Absent: None
Abstain: None
*Consent Items
The City Council discussed Items 2.F - 2.L together.
* F. Mayor Mei opened Consideration of a Resolution Approving a Successor Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) with the Fremont Police Association (FPA)
On a motion by Vice Mayor Salwan, seconded by Councilmember Jones, the City Council adopted Resolution No. 2022-34 approving the negotiated terms and authorizing the City Manager to execute a three-year Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) for the period of July 1, 2022 through June 30, 2025 between the City of Fremont and the Fremont Police Association (FPA); and direct staff to adjust appropriations in the FY 2022/23 adopted operating budget as necessary to implement the terms of the MOU. Included in the motion, was an amendment to review the budget information in October. The MOUs were proposed base on a set of assumptions. One of the key assumptions was the sales tax revenue. Finance will not receive the data until the end of September. The Finance Department will then provide findings and recommendations after a thorough review the City’s financial situation, in order to make any type of adjustment to the budget.
Ayes: Mayor Mei, Vice Mayor Salwan, Councilmembers: Keng, Jones, Shao, and Cox
Noes: Councilmember Kassan
Absent: None
Abstain: None
* G. Mayor Mei opened Consideration of a Resolution Approving a Successor Memorandum of Understanding (MOU)with the Fremont Association of Management Employees (FAME)
On a motion by Vice Mayor Salwan, seconded by Councilmember Jones, the City Council adopted Resolution No. 2022-35 approving the negotiated terms and authorizing the City Manager to execute a three-year Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) for the period of July 1, 2022 through June 30, 2025 between the City of Fremont and the Fremont Association of Management Employees (FAME); and direct staff to adjust appropriations in the FY 2022/23 adopted operating budget as necessary to implement the terms of the MOU. Included in the motion, was an amendment as noted in Item 2.F.
Ayes: Mayor Mei, Vice Mayor Salwan, Councilmembers: Keng, Jones, Shao, and Cox
Noes: Councilmember Kassan
Absent: None
Abstain: None
* H. Mayor Mei opened Consideration of a Resolution Approving a Successor Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) with the Fremont Fire Fighters, International Association of Fire Fighters Local 1689 (IAFF)
*Consent Items
On a motion by Vice Mayor Salwan, seconded by Councilmember Jones, the City Council adopted Resolution No. 2022-36 approving the negotiated terms and authorizing the City Manager to execute a three-year Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) including those terms for the period of July 1, 2022 through June 30, 2025 between the City of Fremont and the Fremont Fire Fighters, International Association of Fire Fighters (IAFF), Local 1689; and direct staff to adjust appropriations in the FY 2022/23 adopted operating budget as necessary to implement the terms of the MOU. Included in the motion, was an amendment as noted in Item 2.F.
Ayes: Mayor Mei, Vice Mayor Salwan, Councilmembers: Keng, Jones, Shao, and Cox
Noes: Councilmember Kassan
Absent: None
Abstain: None
* I. Mayor Mei opened Consideration of a Resolution Approving a Successor Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) with the Fremont Battalion Chiefs, International Association of Fire Fighters, Local 1689 (IAFF-BC)
On a motion by Vice Mayor Salwan, seconded by Councilmember Jones, the City Council adopted Resolution No. 2022-37 approving the negotiated terms and authorizing the City Manager to execute a three-year Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) including those terms for the period of July 1, 2022 through June 30, 2025 between the City of Fremont and the Fremont Battalion Chiefs, International Association of Fire Fighters (IAFF-BC), Local 1689; and direct staff to adjust appropriations in the FY 2022/23 adopted operating budget as necessary to implement the terms of the MOU. Included in the motion, was an amendment as noted in Item 2.F.
Ayes: Mayor Mei, Vice Mayor Salwan, Councilmembers: Keng, Jones, Shao, and Cox
Noes: Councilmember Kassan
Absent: None
Abstain: None
* J. Mayor Mei opened Considera tion of a Resolution Approving a Successor Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) with the Professional Engineers and Technicians Association (PETA)
On a motion by Vice Mayor Salwan, seconded by Councilmember Jones, the City Council adopted Resolution No. 2022-38 approving the negotiated terms and authorizing the City Manager to execute a three-year Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) for the period of July 1, 2022 through June 30, 2025 between the City of Fremont and the Professional Engineers and Technicians Association (PETA); and direct staff to adjust appropriations in the FY 2022/23 adopted operating budget as necessary to implement the terms of the MOU.
Included in the motion, was an amendment as noted in Item 2.F.
*Consent Items
Ayes: Mayor Mei, Vice Mayor Salwan, Councilmembers: Keng, Jones, Shao, and Cox
Noes: Councilmember Kassan
Absent: None
Abstain: None
* K. Mayor Mei opened Consideration of a Resolution Approving a Successor Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) with Teamsters, Local 856
On a motion by Vice Mayor Salwan, seconded by Councilmember Jones, the City Council adopted Resolution No. 2022-39 approving the negotiated terms and authorizing the City Manager to execute a three-year Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) for the period of July 1, 2022 through June 30, 2025 between the City of Fremont and Teamsters; and direct staff to adjust appropriations in the FY 2022/23 adopted operating budget as necessary to implement the terms of the MOU. Included in the motion, was an amendment as noted in Item 2.F.
Ayes: Mayor Mei, Vice Mayor Salwan, Councilmembers: Keng, Jones, Shao, and Cox
Noes: Councilmember Kassan
Absent: None
Abstain: None
* L. Mayor Mei opened Consideration of a Resolution Approving a Successor Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) with the City of Fremont Employee Association (CFEA)
On a motion by Vice Mayor Salwan, seconded by Councilmember Jones, the City Council adopted Resolution No. 2022-40 approving the negotiated terms and authorizing the City Manager to execute a three-year Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) for the period of July 1, 2022 through June 30, 2025 between the City of Fremont and the City of Fremont Employee Association (CFEA); and direct staff to adjust appropriations in the FY 2022/23 adopted operating budget as necessary to implement the terms of the MOU. Included in the motion, was an amendment as noted in Item 2.F.
Ayes: Mayor Mei, Vice Mayor Salwan, Councilmembers: Keng, Jones, Shao, and Cox
Noes: Councilmember Kassan
Absent: None
Abstain: None
* M. Mayor Mei opened Consider Adopting a Resolution Authorizin g A Wage Increase and Amending the Employment Agreement between Rafael E. Alvarado Jr. and the City of Fremont
*Consent Items
On a motion by Councilmember Jones, seconded by Councilmember Cox, the City Council adopted Resolution No. 2022-41 authorizing the Mayor to execute the First Amendment to the City Attorney’s employment agreement to provide a five percent cost of living wage increase.
Ayes: Mayor Mei, Vice Mayor Salwan, Councilmembers: Keng, Jones, Kassan, Shao, and Cox
Noes: None
Absent: None
Abstain: None
* N. Mayor Mei opened Consideration of a Resolution Approving a Wage Increase and Amendment to the Employment Agreement between Karena McGee Shackelford and the City of Fremont
On a motion by Councilmember Jones, seconded by Councilmember Cox, the City Council adopted Resolution No. 2022-42 authorizing the Mayor to execute the First Amendment to the City Manager’s employment agreement to provide a five percent cost of living wage increase.
Ayes: Mayor Mei, Vice Mayor Salwan, Councilmembers: Keng, Jones, Kassan, Shao, an
d Cox
Noes: None
Absent: None
Abstain: None
3. CEREMONIAL ITEMS
A. Proclamation: National Night Out
B. Ceremonial Presentation: Donation of Painting to City of Fre mont by Country Club of Washington Township Women’s Club by Michi Yee, President
The collage was painted by Women’s Club member Michi Yee and donated to the City.
Washington Hospital has offered to host and display the painting in the Volunteer Service area of the hospital. In this space, it will serve as both a historical reminder of the 125+ years of service provided by the Country Club of Washington Township Women’s Club and as an inspiration to volunteers of the future.
C. Proclamation: Summer Learning Week July 11-15, 2022
4. PUBLIC COMMUNICATIONS
A. Oral and Written Communications
The following persons commented: John Hinds, Laura Winter and Kelly Abreu.
*Consent Items
5. SCHEDULED ITEMS
A. Mayor Mei opened consideration of Public Hearing (Published Notice) to Provide Input on a Draft of Fremont’s 2023-2031 Housing Element Update, An Eight-Year Plan to Meet the Housing Needs of Everyone in the Community.
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Community Development Director, Dan Schoenholz provided an introduction. Principal Planner Wayland Li and Associate Planner Courtney Pal gave the presentation. Staff responded to questions from Councilmembers. Mayor Mei opened the public hearing. Lisa Danz, Kenneth Do (Field Representative for the Nor Cal Carpenters Union Local 713), Kelly Abreu, and John Hinds commented. There being no additional speakers, Mayor Mei closed the public hearing.
This was followed by comments from Councilmembers.
The City Council reviewed, conducted a public hearing, and provided comments on draft 2023- 2031 Housing Element.
B. Mayor Mei opened consideration to Introduce an Ordinance Am ending the Fremont Municipal Code Section 2.05.060 and Authorizing a Salary Increase for the Mayor and Council Members (Adjustments to the Salaries of the Mayor and Councilmembers)
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Mayor Mei opened the public hearing. Kelly Abreu commented. There being no additional speakers, Mayor Mei closed the public hearing. This was followed by questions and comments from Councilmembers.
On a motion by Councilmember Jones, seconded by Councilmember Keng, the City Council waived full reading and introduced an ordinance amending the Municipal Code to authorize an increase in the salary of the City Councilmembers to $2,427.76 per month and of the Mayor to $4,313.28 per month, effective after the new City Council is seated following the election of November 8, 2022.
Ayes: Mayor Mei, Vice Mayor Salwan, Councilmembers: Keng, Jones, Kassan, Shao, an
d Cox
Noes: None
Absent: None
Abstain: None
6. REPORT FROM CITY ATTORNEY – None.
7. OTHER BUSINESS – None.
*Consent Items
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 9:30 p.m.
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