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MINUTES
FREMONT CITY COUNCIL MEETING
NOVEMBER 1, 2022
FREMONT CITY HALL AND
VIRTUAL MEETING VIA ZOOM
7:00 P.M.
1. PRELIMINARY
A. Call to Order: Mayor Mei called the meeting to order at 7:02 p.m.
B. Flag Salute: Councilmember Salwan led the salute to the flag.
C. Roll Call: Present: Mayor Mei, Vice Mayor Keng, Councilmembers: Jones, Shao, Salwan, and Cox
Absent: Councilmember Kassan
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 on one item and 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 Keng Councilmembers: Jones, Shao, Salwan, and Cox
Noes: None
Absent: Councilmember Kassan
Abstain: None
* B. Approval of Minutes opened consideration of Approval of Minutes
On a motion by Councilmember Jones, seconded by Councilmember Cox, the City Council approved minutes for the Regular Meeting of October 4, 2022 and the Regular Meeting of October 18, 2022
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Ayes: Mayor Mei, Vice Mayor Keng Councilmembers: Jones, Shao, Salwan, and Cox
Noes: None
Absent: Councilmember Kassan
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 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 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 November 15, 2022.
Ayes: Mayor Mei, Vice Mayor Keng Councilmembers: Jones, Shao, Salwan, and Cox
Noes: None
Absent: Councilmember Kassan
Abstain: None
* D. Mayor Mei opened consideration for Approval of the Partial Release of Performance Bond in the Amount of $3,000,000 Posted by Toll West Coast, LLC with the Private Improvement Agreement Required for Metro West Phase 2 Development Project (Tract 8465)
On a motion by Councilmember Jones, seconded by Councilmember Cox, the City Council approved the partial release of the Faithful Performance Bond in the amount of $3,000,000 posted by Toll West Coast, LLC with the approved Private Improvement Agreement for Tract 8465.
Ayes: Mayor Mei, Vice Mayor Keng Councilmembers: Jones, Shao, and Cox
Noes: None
Absent: Councilmember Kassan
Recused: Councilmember Salwan
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3. CEREMONIAL ITEMS
A. Proclamation: Lung Cancer Awareness Month
B. Proclamation: Bay Area Stands United Against Hate Week November 13 - 19, 2022
4. PUBLIC COMMUNICATIONS
A. Oral and Written Communications
The following person(s) commented: Kelly Abreu and Mari-Lyn Harris
5. SCHEDULED ITEMS
A. Mayor Mei opened consideration of a Public Hearing (Published Notice), Waive Second Reading and Adopt Ordinances Adopting by Reference and Amending the 2022 California Building Standards Code and Adopting by Reference Certain Appendix Chapter of the 2022 California Building Standards Code and Adopting by Reference and Amending the 2021 International Swimming Pool and Spa Code and the 2021 International Property Management Code, and Adoption of the Resolution Containing Supporting Findings and Determinations.
No presentation. Mayor Mei opened the public hearing. There being no speakers, Mayor Mei closed the public hearing.
On a motion by Councilmember Salwan, seconded by Councilmember Cox, the City Council:
1. Held a public hearing
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2. Waived full second reading and adopted Ordinance No. 11-2022 adopting by refence and amending the 2022 California Building, Electrical, Plumbing, Mechanical, Residential Building, Green Building Standards, Existing Building, Energy, and Historical Building, and the 2021 International Swimming Pool and Spa Code and the 2021 International Property Maintenance Code.
3. Waived full second reading and adopted Ordinance No. 12-2022 adopting by reference and amending the 2022 Fire Code.
4. Adopted Resolution No. 2022-58 making findings that the amendments to the 2022 California Building Standards Code are reasonably necessary because of local conditions
Ayes: Mayor Mei, Vice Mayor Keng Councilmembers: Jones, Shao, Salwan, and Cox
Noes: None
Absent: Councilmember Kassan
Abstain: None
6. REPORT FROM CITY ATTORNEY – None.
7. OTHER BUSINESS – None.
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8. COUNCIL COMMUNICATIONS
A. Council Referrals
1. Mayor Mei opened consideration of Mayor Mei Referral: Appointment to Advisory Body
No presentation. Mayor Mei opened the public comment period. The following person commented: Kelly Abreu. There being no additional speakers, Mayor Mei closed the public comment period.
Appointment:
Advisory Body Appointee Term Expires
Economic Development Advisory Commission Kari Paige 12/31/2022 (Commercial / Industrial Representative)
On a motion by Councilmember Jones, seconded by Councilmember Salwan, the City Council approved appointments.
Ayes: Mayor Mei, Vice Mayor Keng Councilmembers: Jones, Shao, Salwan, and Cox
Noes: None
Absent: Councilmember Kassan
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 7:32 p.m.
Attest: Approved:
_________________________________ ___________________________ Susan Gauthier, City Clerk LILY MEI, Mayor