*Consent Items
MINUTES
FREMONT CITY COUNCIL MEETING
JULY 19, 2022
VIRTUAL MEETING VIA ZOOM
7:00 P.M.
1. PRELIMINARY
A. Call to Order: Mayor Mei called the meeting to order at 7:00 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, Jones, 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 in Closed Session with legal counsel for liability claims pursuant to Government Code Section 54956.97 for one case, Frederick Bobbitt vs. City of Fremont, Workers’ Compensation Appeals Board (WCAB) Case No. ADJ16021266. The Council discussed the matter 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 consideration of Approval of Minutes
On a motion by Councilmember Cox, seconded by Councilmember Jones, the City Council approved minutes for the Special and Regular Meetings of June 21, 2022, the Special Meeting of June 25, 2022, the Special Meeting of June 29, 2022, and the Special and Regular Meetings of July 12, 2022
*Consent Items
Ayes: Mayor Mei, Vice Mayor Salwan, Councilmembers: Keng, Jones, Kassan, Shao, and Cox
Noes: None
Absent: None
Abstain: None
* C. Mayor Mei opened consideration of Selection of the Vice Mayor for the Period Covering July 2022 through March 2023
On a motion by Councilmember Cox, seconded by Councilmember Jones, the City Council appointed Councilmember Teresa Keng as the Vice Mayor for the period covering July 2022 through March 2023.
Ayes: Mayor Mei, Vice Mayor Salwan, Councilmembers: Keng, Jones, Kassan, Shao, and Cox
Noes: None
Absent: None
Abstain: None
* D. Mayor Mei opened consideration of Approval to Adopt a Resolution Delegating Authority to City Manager during City Council Recess, July 20, 2022 through September 5, 2022
On a motion by Councilmember Cox, seconded by Councilmember Jones, the City Council adopted Resolution No. 2022-43 authorizing the City Manager or designee to take the following actions, as necessary, during the City Council recess period:
1. Authorize the City Manager or designee to enter into a three-year agreement, in an annual amount not to exceed $168,000, for Amazon Web Services (AWS) GovCloud storage, and execute any implementing documents and take any necessary implementing actions.
2. Authorize the City Manager or designee to accept and appropriate the use of the $10,000 gift in PWC 9085-545 and any additional annual gifts provided by East Bay Community Grant Funds to support special Shinn Park arboreal and park maintenance projects.
3. Authorize the City Manager or designee to enter into an agreement with Tri-City Volunteers, in an amount not to exceed $130,000, effective July 1, 2022 through June 30, 2023,
4. Authorize the City Manager or designee to enter into an agreement with Abode Services, in an amount not to exceed $150,000, effective July 1, 2022 through June 30, 2023,
5. Authorize the City Manager or designee to enter into a Task Order with Fremont Unified School District in an amount not to exceed $113,563 for the Youth and Family Services Division to provide School-Based Mental Health Counseling; Why Try Cognitive Behavioral Groups as an Alternative to Suspension Program for At-Risk Youth; Substance Use Disorder Treatment Services for Adolescents at Robertson and Kennedy High Schools; and the Family Resource Center Division to provide Family Support Services (Case Management) for the 2022-2023 school year (August 16, 2022 through June 15, 2023).
*Consent Items
6. Authorize the City Manager or designee to execute task orders to the existing Joint Powers Agreement with the City of Newark for: (1) the provision of FY 2022/23 case management services, in the amount of $5,000, and (2) the provision of FY 2022/23 paratransit services, in an amount not to exceed $293,052.
7. Authorize the City Manager or designee to execute a contract with the Alameda County Health Care Services Agency in the amount of $200,603 for the period of July 1, 2022 through July 30, 2023 for the Health Promoter Project.
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 Approval to Adopt a Resolution Summarily Vacating a Water Line Easement at 39176 Fremont Boulevard in Central Community Plan Area (PLN2022-00001) and Make Findings of CEQA Exemption (Vacation of Easement)
On a motion by Councilmember Cox, seconded by Councilmember Jones, the City Council adopted Resolution No. 2022-44 to vacate the water line easement at 39176 Fremont Boulevard on grounds the easement is no longer needed, and to find that the action is exempt from environmental review under CEQA Guidelines, Section 15305.
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 Approval to Adopt a Resolution Authorizing the City Attorney to Execute a Certification and Mutual Indemnification Agreement with the County of Alameda for the Collection of Taxes and Assessments for Fiscal Year 2022/23
On a motion by Councilmember Cox, seconded by Councilmember Jones, the City Council adopted Resolution No. 2022-45 authorizing the City Attorney to execute a Certification and Mutual Indemnification Agreement with the County of Alameda for the collection of taxes and assessments for Fiscal Year 2022/23.
Ayes: Mayor Mei, Vice Mayor Salwan, Councilmembers: Keng, Jones, Kassan, Shao, and Cox
Noes: None
Absent: None
Abstain: None
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* G. Mayor Mei opened consideration to Approve Capital Budget Appropriation Actions to Support Various Transportation Projects Funded by Grant Sources
On a motion by Councilmember Cox, seconded by Councilmember Jones, the City Council approved the Capital Budget appropriation amendment actions identified in Exhibit A to the staff report.
Ayes: Mayor Mei, Vice Mayor Salwan, Councilmembers: Keng, Jones, Kassan, Shao, and Cox
Noes: None
Absent: None
Abstain: None
* H. Mayor Mei opened consideration of Approval to Authorize the City Manager, or Designee, to Execute a Five-Year Service Agreement with Bay Central Printing Inc. to Provide Off-Site Photocopying and Printing Services for a Total Not to Exceed One Million Dollars
On a motion by Councilmember Cox, seconded by Councilmember Jones, the City Council authorized the City Manager or designee to execute an agreement with Bay Central Printing Inc. in an amount not to exceed $200,000 per fiscal year for a five-year term beginning July 1, 2022 and ending June 30, 2027.
Ayes: Mayor Mei, Vice Mayor Salwan, Councilmembers: Keng, Jones, Kassan, Shao, and Cox
Noes: None
Absent: None
Abstain: None
* I. Mayor Mei opened consideration of Approval to Adopt a Resolution Approving a Successor Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) with the Operating Engineers, Local Union No. 3 (OE3)
On a motion by Councilmember Cox, seconded by Councilmember Jones, the City Council adopted Resolution No. 2022-46 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 Operating Engineers, Local Union No. 3 (OE3); and direct staff to adjust appropriations in the FY 2022/23 adopted operating budget as necessary to implement the terms of the MOU
Ayes: Mayor Mei, Vice Mayor Salwan, Councilmembers: Keng, Jones, Kassan, Shao, and Cox
Noes: None
Absent: None
Abstain: None
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3. CEREMONIAL ITEMS – None.
4. PUBLIC COMMUNICATIONS
A. Oral and Written Communications
The following person(s) commented: Lisa Danz (Member of Fremont For Everyone (FFE)), Kelly Abreu, and Salim Mastan.
5. SCHEDULED ITEMS – None.
6. REPORT FROM CITY ATTORNEY – None.
7. OTHER BUSINESS
A. Mayor Mei opened consideration of Approval to Adopt a Resolution Setting the Annual Tax Rate for Voter-Approved General Obligation Bonds Debt Service for Fiscal Year 2022/23 and Authorizing the County of Alameda to Collect and Enforce the Levy on Behalf of the City (Tax Rate for FY 2022/23)
No presentation. Mayor Mei opened the public comment period. There being no speakers, Mayor Mei closed the public comment period. Finance Director Persselin responded to questions from Councilmembers.
On a motion by Councilmember Cox, seconded by Councilmember Jones, the City Council approved the following:
1. Establish the Fire Safety Project General Obligation Bonds tax rate of $0.0039 per $100 of assessed valuation (0.0039%) for Fiscal Year 2022/23.
2. Adopted Resolution No. 2022-47 requesting and authorizing the County of Alameda to levy a tax on all taxable properties in the City as a voter-approved levy with respect to the Fire Safety Project General Obligation Bonds.
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 to Adopt a resolution adopting the Citywide Fiber Optic Master Plan and make a finding that the Citywide Fiber Optic Master Plan is exempt from the requirements of the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) per Guidelines Sections 15262 and 15378(b), and no further environmental review is required at this time.
ITS Director Sandy Taylor introduced the item. Jory Wolf and Preston Young from Magellan provided a presentation. Staff and consultants responded to questions from Councilmembers. *Consent Items
Mayor Mei opened the public comment period. Kelly Abreu commented. There being no additional speakers, Mayor Mei closed the public comment period. This was followed by another question and answer period. Councilmembers provided comment.
On a motion by Councilmember Cox, seconded by Councilmember Keng, the City Council adopted Resolution No. 2022-48 adopting the Citywide Fiber Optic Master Plan included with this report and finding that the action is exempt from CEQA.
Ayes: Mayor Mei, Vice Mayor Salwan, Councilmembers: Keng, Jones, Kassan, Shao, and Cox
Noes: None
Absent: None
Abstain: None
8. COUNCIL COMMUNICATIONS
A. Council Referrals
1. Mayor Mei opened consideration of Mayor Mei Referral: Designation of League of California Cities Annual Conference Voting Delegate
No presentation. Councilmembers had a question and answer period. Mayor Mei opened the public comment period. There were no public speakers. Mayor Mei closed the public comment period.
On a motion by Councilmember Jones, seconded by Councilmember Shao, the City Council appointed Vice Mayor Salwan as the City’s voting delegate for the League of California Cities Annual Conference and Councilmember Jones as the voting alternate.
Ayes: Mayor Mei, Vice Mayor Salwan, Councilmembers: Keng, Jones, Kassan, Shao, and Cox
Noes: None
Absent: None
Abstain: None
2. Mayor Mei opened consideration of Response to Councilmember Kassan Referral – Regarding Input from Commissions for Major Road Projects
No presentation. Staff responded to question from Councilmembers. Mayor Mei opened the public comment period. The following persons commented: Monique Chapman (Senior Citizens Commission), Steve Skala, John Hinds, Andreas Kadavanich, and Kelly Abreu.
There being no additional speakers, Mayor Mei closed the public comment period. This was followed by another question and answer period.
On a motion by Councilmember Kassan, seconded by Councilmember Jones, the City Council selection Option 3, as outlined in the staff report.
*Consent Items
Ayes: Mayor Mei, Vice Mayor Salwan, Councilmembers: Keng, Jones, Kassan, and Cox
Noes: Councilmember Shao
Absent: None
Abstain: 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 9:20 p.m.
Attest: Approved:
_____________________________ ___________________________ Susan Gauthier, City Clerk LILY MEI, Mayor