*Consent Items
MINUTES
FREMONT CITY COUNCIL MEETING
FEBRUARY 21, 2023
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 7:01 p.m.
B. Flag Salute: Members of Boy Scout Troop #2273 led the salute to the flag.
C. Roll Call: Present: Mayor Mei, Vice Mayor Keng, Councilmembers: Campbell, Kassan, Shao, Salwan, and Cox
D. Announcements by Mayor/City Manager/City Attorney
Mayor Mei announced the Boards and Commissions vacancies.
City Manager Shackelford did not have announcements.
E. Report Out of Closed Session – None.
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 Vice Mayor Keng, the City Council waived further readings of proposed ordinances.
Ayes: Mayor Mei, Vice Mayor Keng, Councilmembers: Campbell, Kassan, Shao, Salwan, and Cox
Noes: None
Absent: None
Abstain: None
* B. Approval of Minutes – None.
*Consent Items
* C. Mayor Mei opened consideration to Authorize the City Manager to Participate in a Grant Application and to Enter into an Agreement with Resources for Community Development to Receive Funding for the Centerville Complete Streets Project Under the Affordable Housing and Sustainable Communities Grant; Appropriate Funds; and Make Finding of CEQA Exemption.
On a motion by Councilmember Cox, seconded by Vice Mayor Keng, the City Council:
1. Find that the recommended action is exempt from the requirements of the California Environmental Quality Act pursuant to CEQA Guidelines Section 15061 (b) (3) and is exempt from further environmental review in accordance with NEPA findings.
2. Authorize the City Manager to participate in the Affordable Housing and Sustainable Communities Program (AHSC) grant application and to enter into the AHSC Implementation and Mutual Indemnity Agreement with Resources for Community Development.
3. If awarded, accept AHSC funds in an approximate amount of $4.3 million and appropriate the funds to the Centerville Complete Streets Project – PWC8946-525.
Ayes: Mayor Mei, Vice Mayor Keng, Councilmembers: Campbell, Kassan, Shao, and Cox
Noes: None
Absent: None
Recused: Councilmember Salwan (property/business interest)
* D. Mayor Mei opened consideration to Authorize staff to negotiate an amended and restated agreement with BLT Enterprises for Curbside Recycling Processing Services to Upgrade the Processing Equipment, Extend and Align the Contract Term with the Agreement for Solid Waste Transfer Services and Combine the Two Contracts into a Single Restated Agreement
On a motion by Councilmember Cox, seconded by Vice Mayor Keng, the City Council authorize staff to negotiate an amended and restated agreement with BLT Enterprises for Curbside Recycling Processing Services to Upgrade the Processing Equipment, Extend and Align the Contract Term with the Agreement for Solid Waste Transfer Services and Combine the Two Contracts into a Single Restated Agreement.
Ayes: Mayor Mei, Vice Mayor Keng, Councilmembers: Campbell, Kassan, Shao, Salwan, and Cox
Noes: None
Absent: None
Abstain: None
*Consent Items
* E. Mayor Mei opened consideration to Introduce Ordinance Amending Section 6.05.010, Adding Section 6.10.140 and Repealing Section 6.40.040 (ANIMALS ORDINANCE)
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 Salwan, seconded by Councilmember Cox, the City Council waive the first reading and introduce the proposed ordinance amending Fremont Municipal Code Section 6.05.010, adding Section 6.10.140, and repealing Section 6.40.040.
Ayes: Mayor Mei, Vice Mayor Keng, Councilmembers: Campbell, Kassan, Shao, Salwan, and Cox
Noes: None
Absent: None
Abstain: None
* F. Mayor Mei opened consideration to Award the Contract to Foster Morrison Consulting, Ltd. and Authorize the City Manager to Issue a Service Agreement to Update the Local Hazard Mitigation Plan in an Amount Not to Exceed $185,514
On a motion by Councilmember Cox, seconded by Vice Mayor Keng, the city council authorize the City Manager, or designee, to award the contract and to enter into a service agreement with Foster Morrison Consulting, Ltd., in an amount not to exceed $185,514.
Ayes: Mayor Mei, Vice Mayor Keng, Councilmembers: Campbell, Kassan, Shao, Salwan, and Cox
Noes: None
Absent: None
Abstain: None
* G. Mayor Mei opened consideration to Adopt a Resolution Authorizing the City Manager to Execute a Letter of Intent with the Alameda County Fire Department to Negotiate the Terms of a Proposal for Ambulance Services and/or Emergency Medical Service in Alameda County
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 Campbell, seconded by Councilmember Salwan, the City Council adopt Resolution No. 2023-12 authorizing the City Manager to execute a letter of intent with the Alameda County Fire Department to negotiate the terms of a proposal for ambulance services and/or emergency medical services in Alameda County
*Consent Items
Ayes: Mayor Mei, Vice Mayor Keng, Councilmembers: Campbell, Kassan, Shao, Salwan, 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 person(s) commented: Keong Yong, Mahesh Gupta, Mahesh Pakala, Rajit Mahesh Gupta, Arjun Sachin Patil, KP Maheshwari, Govind Pasumurthi, Chandru Bhambhra, Rinu Nair, Steve Skala, Dr. Romesh Japra, and Avyah Chopra.
5. SCHEDULED ITEMS – None.
6. OTHER BUSINESS
A. Mayor Mei opened consideration of Consideration of Procedures and Guidelines Outlining the Display of Ceremonial Flag Commemorating Special Observances in Response to Council Direction from Councilmember Cox Referral on December 20, 2022
Assistant to the City Manager, Allen DeMers provided a presentation. Mr. DeMers responded to questions from Councilmember. Mayor Mei opened the public comment period. There were no speakers.
On a motion by Councilmember Campbell, seconded by Councilmember Salwan, the City Council receive the staff report and directed staff to develop a flag policy that limits ceremonial flag approval to City staff (no public forum), develop a criteria on flag raising, limit ceremonial flags to five per year approved annually by City Council, and approval does not need to occur at a retreat.
Ayes: Mayor Mei, Vice Mayor Keng, Councilmembers: Campbell, Shao, Salwan, and Cox
Noes: Councilmember Kassan
Absent: None
Abstain: None
*Consent Items
7. ITEMS REFERRED BY COUNCILMEMBERS
A. Council Referrals – None.
B. Appointments to Boards, Commissions, Committees
1. Mayor Mei opened consideration of Mayor Mei Referral: Appointments to Advisory Bodies
Appointments:
Advisory Body Appointee Term Expires
Senior Citizens Commission Rebecca Garewal 12/31/2026 Carol Evans 12/31/2026
George W. Patterson House Advisory Board Elaine Juan 12/31/2025
On a motion by Councilmember Shao, seconded by Councilmember Salwan, the City Council approved appointments.
Ayes: Mayor Mei, Vice Mayor Keng, Councilmembers: Campbell, Kassan, Shao, Salwan, and Cox
Noes: None
Absent: None
Abstain: None
C. Legislative Actions – None.
D. Report on Committee Assignments
Councilmembers reported on their various meetings.
8. ADJOURNMENT: There being no further business, Mayor Mei adjourned the meeting at 8:26 p.m.
Attest: Approved:
________________________________ ___________________________ Susan Gauthier, City Clerk LILY MEI, Mayor