City Council Chambers
3300 Capitol Avenue
Fremont, CA
Fremont City Council
Lily Mei, Mayor
Teresa Cox, Vice Mayor
Teresa Keng, District 1
Desrie Campbell, District 2
Jenny Kassan, District 3
Yang Shao, District 4
Raj Salwan, District 5
City Staff
Karena Shackelford, City Manager
Rafael Alvarado, Jr., City Attorney
Christina Briggs, Assistant City Manager
Brian Stott, Assistant City Manager
Geneva Bosques, Communications and
Legislative Affairs Director
Allen DeMers, Assistant to the City Manager
Zoraida Diaz, Fire Chief
Tina Gallegos, Human Resources Director
Susan Gauthier, City Clerk
Hans Larsen, Public Works Director
Donovan Lazaro, Economic Development Director
David Persselin, Finance Director
Dan Schoenholz, Community Dev. Director
Suzanne Shenfil, Human Services Director
Sanford Taylor, Information Technology Director
Sean Washington, Chief of Police
Suzanne Wolf, Community Services Director
Fremont City Council Agenda and
Report
May 16, 2023
General Order of Business
1. Preliminary
• Call to Order
• Salute to the Flag
• Roll Call
• Announcements-Mayor and/or City Manager
• Report Out of Closed Session (if applicable)
2. Consent Calendar
3. Ceremonial Items
4. Public Communications
5. Scheduled Items
• Public Hearings
• Appeals
• Reports from Commissions, Boards and
Committees
6. Other Business
7. Items Referred by Councilmembers
• Council Referrals
• Appointments to Boards, Commissions,
Committees
• Legislative Actions
• Report on Committee Assignments
8. Adjournment
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COUNCIL MEETING
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Order of Discussion
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Consent Calendar
Items on the Consent Calendar are considered to be routine by the City Council and will be enacted by one motion and one vote. There will be no separate discussion of these items unless a Councilmember or citizen so requests, in which case the item will be removed from the Consent Calendar and considered separately.
Additionally, other items without a “Request to Address the City Council” card in opposition may be added to the consent calendar. The City Attorney will read the title of ordinances to be adopted.
Oral Communications
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Agenda
Fremont City Council Regular Meeting
May 16, 2023
City Council Chambers, 3300 Capitol Avenue, Building A
7:00 PM
1. Preliminary
A. Call to Order
B. Salute the Flag
C. Roll Call
D. Announcements-Mayor and/or City Manager
E. Report Out of Closed Session (if applicable)
2. Consent Calendar
Items on the Consent Calendar are considered to be routine by the City Council and will be enacted by one motion and one vote. There will be no separate discussion of these items unless a Councilmember or citizen so requests, in which event the item will be removed from the Consent Calendar and considered separately. Additionally, other items without a “Request to Address Council” card in opposition may be added to the consent calendar. The City Attorney will read the title of ordinances to be adopted.
A. Motion To: Waive Further Reading of Proposed Ordinances (This permits reading the title only in lieu of reciting the entire text.) B. Approval of Minutes - None.
3. Ceremonial Items - None.
4. Public Communications
A. Oral and Written Communications
INDUSTRIAL DEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY - None.
PUBLIC FINANCING AUTHORITY - None.
CONSIDERATION OF ITEMS REMOVED FROM CONSENT CALENDAR
5. Scheduled Items - None.
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6. Other Business
A. FY 2023/24 PROPOSED OPERATING BUDGET - Presentation of Fiscal Year 2023/24 Proposed Operating Budget for the City of Fremont Contact Persons:
Name: David Persselin
Title: Finance Director
Dept: Finance Department
Phone: 510-494-4631
E-Mail: [email protected]
RECOMMENDATION: Accept staff’s budget presentation and provide comments.
B. PROPOSED CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT PROGRAM - Receive Presentation and Provide Input on Proposed Five-Year Capital Improvement Program for Fiscal Years 2023/24 Through 2027/28
Contact Persons:
Name: Hans Larsen Suzanne Wolf
Title: Public Works Director Community Services Director Dept: Public Works Community Services
Phone: 510-494-4722 510-494-4329
E-Mail: [email protected] [email protected]
RECOMMENDATION: Receive presentation and provide input to staff on the proposed 5-year Capital Improvement Program for fiscal years 2023/24 through 2027/28.
7. Items Referred by Councilmembers
A. Councilmember Referrals - None.
B. Appointments to Boards, Commissions, Committees - None.
C. Legislative Actions - None.
D. Report on Committee Assignments
8. Adjournment
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ACRONYMS
ABAG Association of Bay Area Governments GIS Geographic Information System ACE Altamont Commuter Express GPA General Plan Amendment ACFCD Alameda County Flood Control District HARB Historical Architectural Review Board ACTC Alameda County Transportation
Commission
HBA Home Builders Association
HRC Human Relations Commission
ACWD Alameda County Water District ICMA International City/County Management Association ARB Art Review Board
BAAQMD
BART
Bay Area Air Quality Management
District
Bay Area Rapid Transit District
JPA Joint Powers Authority
LLMD Lighting and Landscaping Maintenance
District
BCDC Bay Conservation & Development
Commission
LOCC League of California Cities
LOS Level of Service
BMPs Best Management Practices MOU Memorandum of Understanding BMR Below Market Rate MTC Metropolitan Transportation
Commission
CALPERS California Public Employees’ Retirement
System
NEPA
NLC
National Environmental Policy Act
National League of Cities
CBC
CDD
California Building Code
Community Development Department
NPDES National Pollutant Discharge Elimination
System
CC & R’s Covenants, Conditions & Restrictions NPO Neighborhood Preservation Ordinance CDBG Community Development Block Grant PC Planning Commission CEQA California Environmental Quality Act PD Planned District CERT Community Emergency Response Team PDA Priority Development Area CIP Capital Improvement Program PUC Public Utilities Commission CNG Compressed Natural Gas PVAW Private Vehicle Accessway COF City of Fremont PWC Public Works Contract
COPPS Community Oriented Policing and Public
Safety
RFP Request for Proposals
RFQ Request for Qualifications
CSAC California State Association of Counties RHNA Regional Housing Needs Allocation CTC California Transportation Commission ROP Regional Occupational Program dB Decibel RRIDRO Residential Rent Increase Dispute
Resolution Ordinance DEIR Draft Environmental Impact Report DU/AC Dwelling Units per Acre RWQCB Regional Water Quality Control Board EBRPD East Bay Regional Park District SACNET
Southern Alameda County Narcotics
Enforcement Task Force EDAC Economic Development Advisory Commission (City)
EIR
EIS
Environmental Impact Report (CEQA)
Environmental Impact Statement
STIP State Transportation Improvement
Program
ERAF
(NEPA)
Education Revenue Augmentation Fund
TCRDF Tri-Cities Recycling and Disposal Facility
TOD Transit Oriented Development
EVAW
FAR
Emergency Vehicle Accessway
Floor Area Ratio
TS/MRF Transfer Station/Materials Recovery
Facility
FEMA Federal Emergency Management Agency UBC See CBC
FFD Fremont Fire Department VTA Santa Clara Valley Transportation Authority
FMC Fremont Municipal Code WMA Waste Management Authority FPD Fremont Police Department
FRC Family Resource Center ZA Zoning Administrator
FUSD Fremont Unified School District ZTA Zoning Text Amendment
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UPCOMING MEETING AND CHANNEL 27
BROADCAST SCHEDULE
Date Time Meeting Type Location
Cable
Channel
27 May 23, 2023 CANCELLED: CC/FUSD
Liaison Committee Meeting
May 30, 2023 No City Council Meeting
(5th Tuesday)
June 6, 2023 7:00 p.m. City Council Meeting Council
Chambers Live
June 13, 2023 7:00 p.m. City Council Meeting Council
Chambers Live
June 20, 2023 7:00 p.m. City Council Meeting Council
Chambers Live
June 27, 2023 CANCELLED: CC/FUSD
Liaison Committee Meeting Live
July 4, 2023 CANCELLED: City Council
Meeting
July 11, 2023 7:00 p.m. City Council Meeting Council
Chambers Live
July 18, 2023 7:00 p.m. City Council Meeting Council
Chambers Live
July 25, 2023 CANCELLED: CC/FUSD
Liaison Committee Meeting
August Recess Council in Recess until
September
September 5, 2023 7:00 p.m. City Council Meeting Council Chambers Live
September 12, 2023 7:00 p.m. City Council Meeting Council Chambers Live
September 19, 2023 7:00 p.m. City Council Meeting Council Chambers Live
September 26, 2023 CANCELLED: CC/FUSD
Liaison Committee Meeting Live
Monday,
October 2, 2023 5:30 p.m. CC/FUSD Joint Meeting Council Chambers Live
October 3, 2023 7:00 p.m. City Council Meeting Council
Chambers Live
October 10, 2023 7:00 p.m. City Council Meeting Council Chambers Live
October 17, 2023 7:00 p.m. City Council Meeting Council Chambers Live
October 24, 2023 5:30 p.m. CC/FUSD Liaison Committee
Meeting City Hosts Live
October 31, 2023 No City Council Meeting
(5th Tuesday)
Fremont City Council Meeting: 05/16/23 07:00 PM
3300 Capitol Avenue Div/Dept: Finance Department
Fremont, CA 94538 Category: Budget
SCHEDULED
Sponsors:
COUNCIL STAFF REPORT (ID # 4899) DOC ID: 4899
Updated: 5/15/2023 11:42 AM by Alberto Quintanilla Page 1 FY 2023/24 PROPOSED OPERATING BUDGET - Presentation of Fiscal Year 2023/24 Proposed Operating Budget for the City of Fremont Contact Persons:
Name: David Persselin
Title: Finance Director
Div/Dept: Finance Department
Phone: 510-494-4631
E-Mail: [email protected]
Executive Summary: The FY 2023/24 Proposed Operating Budget has been developed and is presented for the City Council’s review and comment. Public hearings on the proposed budget are scheduled for June 6, 2023, and June 13, 2023, with adoption anticipated at the conclusion of the second public hearing.
BACKGROUND: This proposed budget takes advantage of our growing local revenues to not only maintain essential services but also make targeted improvements that focus on City Council and community priorities. Additionally, the service level enhancements included in the proposed budget are consistent with the City Council’s stated foundational principle of fiscal sustainability. Our ability to improve on the current level of services an d invest in the City’s future will depend on continued revenue growth and sustained fiscal discipline by the City’s collective leadership.
DISCUSSION/ANALYSIS: Staff anticipates that growth in the national economy will slow during FY 2023/24. Because some of the City’s largest revenues - property tax and business tax - are based on prior-year activity, the impact of a slowdown might not be fully felt until FY 2024/25. Following the City’s sustainable budgeting principles, we have limited any proposed service enhancements or staffing increases to levels that can be supported on an ongoing basis.
Fiscal Year 2023/24 Proposed Operating Budget
General Fund budgeted resources in the coming year are estimated to be more than adequate to support total budgeted expenditures of $278.1 million. Although growth in the national economy is likely to slow during FY 2023/24, the improved revenue performance we’ve seen over the last year is giving us some additional ongoing service capacity.
Since most of the City’s services are delivered by City employees, enhancing current services or implementing new initiatives requires additional staff. We are proposing to increase staffing in FY 2023/24 by 21 full-time positions. In the General Fund, those include additional police officers, a firefighter recruit academy to prepare for activation of the new fire truck company, a community service officer for the mobile evaluation team, staff to support urban landscape and forestry activities, a new street maintenance crew, and staff and funding to expand Citywide marketing efforts to promote downtown and neighborhood business district vitality. Outside the General Fund, several human services positions will provide mental health services and homeless support, and the addition of a plans examiner will increase capacity to serve new development. The FY 2023/24 proposed budget also
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These proposed additions to the operating budget respond to City Council and community priorities by funding fiscally-sustainable initiatives designed to enhance public safety, address homelessness, and increase the vitality of our business districts, while also improving service delivery across the organization.
General Fund Reserves
The FY 2023/24 Proposed Operating Budget maintains the General Fund Contingency Reserve at 16.7% of budgeted expenditures and transfers out, or $46.4 million, a level consistent with City Council policy and the recommended practice of the Government Finance Officers Association of the United States and Canada.
Rapid growth in sales tax revenue over the last several years is increasing the General Fund’s exposure to fluctuations in the economy. Reflecting both the increasing contribution of sales tax revenue to General Fund resources and the heightened possibility of an economic slowdown or recession during FY 2023/24, the proposed budget includes a $7.5 million increase to the current $12.5 million Budget Uncertainty Reserve.
FISCAL IMPACT: The City Council is not being asked to take action tonight on the FY 2023/24 Proposed Operating Budget other than to provide comments to staff. An initial public hearing will be held on June 6, 2023, with a second public hearing and adoption of the budget scheduled for June 13, 2023.
ENVIRONMENTAL REVIEW: This agenda item is not subject to the requirements of the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) per CEQA Guidelines Section 15378 as it is not defined as a “project.”
LINK: The FY 2023/24 Proposed Operating Budget is posted on the City’s website at https://www.fremont.gov/home/showpublisheddocument/13185.
RECOMMENDATION: Accept staff’s budget presentation and provide comments.
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3300 Capitol Avenue Div/Dept: Public Works
Fremont, CA 94538 Category: Presentations
SCHEDULED
Sponsors:
COUNCIL STAFF REPORT (ID # 4906) DOC ID: 4906
Updated: 5/12/2023 9:36 AM by Susan Gauthier Page 1
PROPOSED CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT PROGRAM - Receive Presentation and Provide Input on Proposed Five-Year Capital Improvement Program for Fiscal Years 2023/24 Through 2027/28
Contact Persons:
Name: Hans Larsen Suzanne Wolf
Title: Public Works Director Community Services Director Div/Dept: Public Works Community Services
Phone: 510-494-4722 510-494-4329
E-Mail: [email protected] [email protected]
Executive Summary: The purpose of this report is to update the City’s five-year Capital Improvement Program (CIP) for fiscal years (FY) 2023/24 through 2027/28. An initial discussion of the proposed CIP was included as part of the City Council meeting on March 14, 2023. A draft CIP has been prepared by staff for review and input by the City Council.
Adoption of the CIP is planned for consideration in June 2023. A copy of the Proposed CIP document is available on the City’s Financial Reports web page.
BACKGROUND: The scope of the City’s CIP is focused on investments to maintain and improve the City’s infrastructure related to Transportation, Parks, and Civic Facilities. The sources of funds that support the CIP include County and state transportation taxes; grants; City development impact fees; and allocations from the City General Fund. The City’s CIP is updated every two years and includes a two-year Capital Budget (FY 2023/24 and FY 2024/25) and, for planning purposes, a combined five-year Capital Improvement Program (FY 2023/24 through FY 2027/28).
On March 14, 2023, the City Council received a presentation about the preparation of the City’s five-year CIP. Staff reviewed current investments, program accomplishments, funding projections, and a large list of unfunded needs valued at approximately $1 billion.
Public comments were received expressing interest in median island landscaping and sidewalk improvements. The City Council provided general input to staff on the CIP program and was supportive of proposed investment priorities that aligned with “urgent priorities” to address aging building infrastructure, mandated projects related to vehicle electrification and public safety communications, and priority projects from the Parks and Recreation Master Plan, including replacing old park restrooms and building a new community center in Central Park to replace the aging Teen Center and Fremont Community Center.
Development of the City’s CIP is a multi-departmental effort with the Public Works Department serving as the lead for Transportation investments and overall CIP coordination under the direction of the City Manager’s Office. The Parks program is managed by the Community Services Department, with guidance from the Recreation Commission. The Finance Department and City Manager’s Office are the leads for proposed investments using City General Funds. All City Departments participate in proposing CIP projects that support their service responsibilities.
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DISCUSSION/ANALYSIS:
CIP Revenues
As reported at the March 2023 CIP work session, projected total revenues for the proposed 5-year CIP are estimated to be higher than the previous CIP approved in 2021. The proposed new CIP includes a five-year estimated project allocation of over $296 million; about 56% higher than the previous CIP which included project allocations of $189 million.
The higher revenue amount is primarily due to the following factors:
• A $10 million increase in General Fund transfers to the CIP for capital maintenance activities over the CIP cycle; $2 million per year for five years. This increase was approved by the City Council last year.
• A $27.5 million increase in proposed new General Fund transfers to the CIP for capital maintenance (pavement, buildings, parks, and street trees); $5.5 million per year for five years.
• One-time General Fund transfers to the CIP in the amount of $58 million, previou sly approved by the City Council.
• A projection of future revenue in the amount of $23 million for the Central Park Multi-Service Community Center project anticipated from state, federal, and/or private contribution sources, to provide full funding for a $58 million project.
It is noted that the CIP revenue estimates include a significant reduction in Development Impact Fees due to a decline in forecasted residential development activity compared to past CIP cycles. This proposed CIP incorporates reductions in Development Impact Fee revenue for projects that support Parks and Transportation and provides a plan for project delivery that aligns with anticipated revenue. In addition, revenues from transportation taxes (from sales tax and gas tax sources) are projected to be higher than past CIP cycles which were previously lower due to the influence of the COVID pandemic.
Proposed CIP Expenditures
The following report sections provide a summary of significant changes in the Proposed CIP from the past CIP with a focus on proposed new investments funded by the General Fund.
General Fund Annual Transfers to the CIP
The proposed CIP continues a $7 million annual transfer (a total of $35 million over five years) of funding from the General Fund for capital maintenance activities that was approved by the City Council as part of the FY 2022/23 operating budget. Also, a supplemental increase of $5.5 million in the annual transfer is proposed (increasing the annual transfer for capital maintenance facilities to $62.5 million over five years) to be allocated as follows:
• $2.5 million to pavement maintenance
• $2.0 million to building maintenance
• $0.9 million to capital replacement for parks
• $0.1 million to the street tree 50/50 program
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General Fund One-Time Transfers to the CIP
The most significant change in the Proposed CIP is the allocation of new one-time funding transferred from the General Fund to the CIP in the amount of $58 million based on past Council actions, and a new $2.1 million transfer. In summary, the use of these allocations is as follows:
• $21 million for the Central Park Multi-Service Community Center project as a City General Fund contribution to an overall $58 million project. Other secured and proposed funding sources include: $8 million from a State grant; $1 million from previously adopted CIP funds; $5 million from the Parks CIP; and $23 million in proposed future revenue from grants and private contributions.
• $15 million to replace 21 old restroom buildings in City parks.
• $8 million to replace old and outdated heating, ventilation and air conditioning (HVAC) systems in 11 City buildings with modern environmentally sustainable equipment.
• $5 million to provide electric vehicle charging infrastructure for City fleet vehicles to support the City’s climate action policies and comply with State mandates for transitioning to zero emission vehicles.
• $5 million to rehabilitate and replace aging building systems at City Hall includ ing the roof, fire alarms, and HVAC.
• $1.7 million for a new Fire Alerting System to align with new County standards for emergency communications.
• $1.65 million for a new Vehicle Evidence and Storage Building at the Police Center to meet standards for securing evidence from vehicle involved in crime investigations or traffic crashes. This closes a construction funding gap for a project previously approved by the City Council.
• $826,000 for the Central Park Synthetic Turf Replacement project to replace the aging turf at the dog park.
• $506,000 for Central Park Sports Lighting Transformer Replacement Project to replace aging infrastructure.
• $2.1 million as a one-time General Fund transfer to the existing Water Conservation and Median Upgrades program as a contribution for an overall $5.1 million project to landscape the median islands along Auto Mall Parkway. A request for a $3 million federal grant is currently under consideration for this project.
Transportation Investment Highlights
The proposed Transportation CIP includes projects (totaling $112 million) focused in the areas of: pavement and sidewalk maintenance; traffic operations and signal system improvement; bicycle and pedestrian facilities; and major projects. All of the projects are implemented in a manner consistent with the City’s policies related to traffic safety (Vision
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Zero), complete streets (providing mobility equity for all travel modes, ages and abilities), and improving traffic flow. Provided below is a summary of proposed investments, funding levels and new projects:
• Basic Maintenance Projects – The highest level of funding in the Transportation CIP is allocated to ongoing annual projects to: repave City streets; repair sidewalks, curbs, and gutters in the worst condition; and build ADA curb ramps. The overall funding amount for basic maintenance is $74 million. In the next two years, work will be completed on a multi-year program to repair sidewalks in a severely damaged condition, where the sidewalk deflection exceeded 4 inches.
• Traffic Operations and Signal Projects – The proposed investments in traffic operations and signal projects include annual expenditures to maintain existing traffic signals (195 signals); maintain or expand fiber optic communication network within the roadway; modernize equipment for more efficient operations; construct new traffic signals at priority locations to improve safety and operation; and to respond to community interests and concerns related traffic operations. The overall funding amount for traffic operations and signal projects is approximately $20 million. Key traffic operation projects included in this CIP budget cycle include the development of reliable signal coordination timing along key north-south and east- west regional corridors (e.g., Paseo Padre Parkway, Fremont Boulevard, Decoto Road, Mowry Avenue, Stevenson Boulevard, Warm Springs Boulevard, Osgood Road, Auto Mall Parkway, Thornton Avenue, and Grimmer Boulevard) to manage traffic speeds and minimize the amount of red lights experienced by motorists, as well as the design and construction of a new Traffic Management Center at the City’s Development Center office to allow for enhanced monitoring and management of signal operations.
• Bike/Pedestrian Projects – The City receives dedicated funds from the County Measure BB program and State grants for improvements and expansion to the City’s bicycle and pedestrian facilities as identified in the City’s Bicycle and Pedestrian Master Plan, Vision Zero program, and Safe Routes to Schools program. The overall funding amount for the bike/ped projects is approximately $11 million. It is noted that other Transportation CIP programs and projects (e.g., complete street roadway projects) may also include bicycle and pedestrian facility elements that are in addition to these bike/ped projects.
• Major Projects – A portion of the City’s Transportation CIP is oriented toward major and regional projects. This includes the City’s support for upgrading the State Route 262 corridor and developing the new Irvington BART Station, projects led by Alameda CTC and BART respectively. Additionally, the City is leading the planning and design for modernizing freeway interchanges at 680/Mission and 880/Decoto, as well as developing new bridges for bicycling and walking over freeways at 680/Sabercat Trail and 880/Innovation District. Other major projects include three new regional trails: Dumbarton to Quarry Lakes, East Bay Greenway, and Niles Canyon Trail, and a complete street corridor project along Decoto Road. Work is also ongoing for the “Centerville Railroad Quiet Zone Corridor Project”. The overall amount of new funding for major projects in the proposed CIP is $6 million. A
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notable grant-funded project included in the prior CIP is the Centerville Complete Streets Project, which is planned to be bid out for construction in Fall 2023.
Park Investment Highlights
The proposed Parks CIP includes project allocations (totaling approximately $20.9 million) focused in the areas of: continued funding for existing major projects underway; upgrades to play areas; expansion of trail and pedestrian facilities; and new pickleball court and dog park facilities. Projects are consistent with the previously adopted Parks and Recreation Master Plan adopted in March of 2022. The Recreation Commission considered proposed projects in three meetings during October and November of 2022, and January 2023.
During the Commission’s review, they considered projects consistent with the Parks and Recreation Master Plan.
This year the Recreation Commission addressed significant revenue shortfalls in the Parks Development Impact Fee program along with high inflationary pressures in the construction industry and throughout the economy. The primary focus is to address a shortfall of approximately $8 million in Park Impact Fee revenues, address shortfalls in existing project budgets due to construction cost inflation, and to address community demand for pickleball courts and dog parks. Several projects, such as Central Park Loop Trail/Parking Lot and Pacific Commons Sports Park (phase two), are scheduled for delay due to the $8 million shortfall, but these previously approved projects and priorities have not been eliminated.
On January 18, 2023 the Recreation Commission voted unanimously to forward the following proposed Parks CIP to the City Council for consideration. Significant themes in the proposed CIP include the following:
• Major Park Improvements – Much of this year’s capital investment is for continued support for on-going major park projects including, Centerville Community Park, Palm Avenue Community Park, and Rix Neighborhood Park Expansion. Proposed allocations in this CIP will complete funding for these projects.
• Investments in Pickleball Courts and Dog Parks – New pickleball courts and a dog park are proposed at Vallejo Mills Historic Park to address strong community demand for these facilities. In addition to Vallejo Mills, a new dog park is proposed for the park property at Ardenwood Blvd. and Paseo Padre Parkway and a large pickleball complex is planned for the first phase of Pacific Commons Sports Park.
• New Central Park Community Center – A significant contribution from Park Impact Fees is proposed for exterior improvements associated with the Community Center.
General Government / Public Facilities Investment Highlights The proposed General Government / Public Facilities CIP allocations total $39.6 million.
The largest amount of $23 million is programmed to collect contributions and grants in support of the new Central Park Community Center. Approximately $18 million is being accumulated from Development Impact Fees collected for new or expanded infrastructure to support City growth with funding to be used for Fire Department and Capital facilities. Of this $18 million, $5 million is allocated to pay debt on public facilities completed in the past, $10 million is programmed to support the development agreement for the Age Well Center in South Fremont, and $343K is allocated to purchase fire equipment and uniforms. The
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remaining amount is not being budgeted at this time until sufficient funds are accumulated.
Department internal funds support the development permitting system in an amount of $1.3 million.
FISCAL IMPACT: No fiscal actions are recommended in this report. Proposed CIP approval actions are scheduled for June 2023.
ENVIRONMENTAL REVIEW: This agenda item is not subject to the requirements of the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) per CEQA Guidelines Section 15378 as it is not defined as a “project.”
ATTACHMENTS: None.
WEBLINK: The FY 2023/24-2027/28 Proposed Capital Improvement Budget is posted on the City’s website at
https://www.fremont.gov/home/showdocument?id=13129&t=638191359914806844
RECOMMENDATION: Receive presentation and provide input to staff on the proposed 5-year Capital Improvement Program for fiscal years 2023/24 through 2027/28.
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