*Consent Items
MINUTES
FREMONT CITY COUNCIL MEETING
JUNE 20, 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 7:00 p.m.
B. Flag Salute: Councilmember Keng led the salute to the flag.
C. Roll Call: Present: Mayor Mei, Vice Mayor Cox, Councilmembers: Keng, Campbell, Kassan, Shao, and Salwan
D. Announcements by Mayor/City Manager/City Attorney
Mayor Mei announced the Boards and Commissions vacancies.
City Manager Karena Shackelford shared community announcements and introduced City Staff.
E. Report Out of Closed Session
City Attorney Alvarado reported that the City Council conducted a conference in Closed Session and discussed two items. The items were conference with Labor Negotiators pursuant to Government Code 54957.6 for the two Unrepresented Employees listed on the agenda, City Manager and City Attorney. The Council provided staff 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 Campbell, seconded by Vice Mayor Cox, the City Council waived further readings of proposed ordinances.
Ayes: Mayor Mei, Vice Mayor Cox, Councilmembers: Keng,
Campbell, Kassan, Shao, and Salwan
Noes: None
Absent: None
Abstain: None
*Consent Items
* B. Approval of Minutes
* B.1. Mayor Mei opened consideration of Approval of Minutes
See Green Sheet on file.
On a motion by Councilmember Campbell, seconded by Vice Mayor Cox, the City Council approved minutes for the Regular Meeting of June 6, 2023 and the Special and Regular Meetings of June 13, 2023, including the correction from Green Sheet.
Ayes: Mayor Mei, Vice Mayor Cox, Councilmembers: Keng,
Campbell, Kassan, Shao, and Salwan
Noes: None
Absent: None
Abstain: None
* C. Mayor Mei opened consideration of Approval to Authorize the City Manager to execute HOME Funding Agreements to Fremont Family Resource Center and Abode Services
On a motion by Councilmember Campbell, seconded by Vice Mayor Cox, the City Council authorized the City Manager to execute:
1. A $342,860 HOME agreement with the Fremont Family Resource Center, for FYs 2023/24 and 2024/25, for the Stay Housed Program.
2. A $150,000 HOME agreement with Abode Services, for FYs 2023/24 and 2024/25, for its Rapid Rehousing Program.
Ayes: Mayor Mei, Vice Mayor Cox, Councilmembers: Keng,
Campbell, Kassan, Shao, and Salwan
Noes: None
Absent: None
Abstain: None
* D. Mayor Mei opened consideration of Approval of a Mutual Aid Agreement for Emergency Fire Response between the City of Fremont and the City of Milpitas
On a motion by Councilmember Campbell, seconded by Vice Mayor Cox, the City Council authorized the City Manager or designee to execute a Mutual Aid Agreement between the City of Fremont and the City of Milpitas to provide mutual aid fire emergency response as needed for a term of five years.
Ayes: Mayor Mei, Vice Mayor Cox, Councilmembers: Keng,
Campbell, Kassan, Shao, and Salwan
Noes: None
Absent: None
Abstain: None
*Consent Items
3. CEREMONIAL ITEMS – None.
4. PUBLIC COMMUNICATIONS
A. Oral and Written Communications
The following person(s) commented: Kelly Abreu
5. SCHEDULED ITEMS
A. Mayor Mei opened consideration of a Public Hearing (Published Notice) to consider a Zoning Text Amendment to repeal and replace Fremont Municipal Code (FMC) §18.190.005 (Accessory Dwelling Units (ADUs)) to comply with new state law as well as carry out program implementation from the City’s 2023-2031 Housing Element and amend other various sections of the FMC for internal consistency; and to consider exemptions for the project from the requirements of the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA), each on a separate and independent basis, pursuant to CEQA Guidelines §15061 (Review for Exemption), §15183 (Projects Consistent with a Community Plan, General Plan, or Zoning), §15282 (Other Statutory Exemptions), and §15378 (Project).
Associate Planner, Mayank Patel provided a presentation. Staff responded to questions from Councilmembers. Mayor Mei opened the public hearing. The following person(s) commented:
Naren Immadi. There being no additional speakers, Mayor Mei closed the public hearing.
On a motion by Councilmember Salwan, seconded by Vice Mayor Cox, the City Council:
1. Held a public hearing.
2. Found that the proposed text amendments to the Fremont Municipal Code are exempt from the requirements of the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA), each on a separate and independent basis, pursuant to CEQA Guidelines §15061 (Review for Exemption), §15183 (Projects Consistent with a Community Plan, General Plan, or Zoning), §15282(h) (ADU Ordinance Statutory Exemption), and §15378 (Project).
3. Found that the proposed amendments are consistent with the General Plan.
4. Found that the proposed amendments further the public interest, convenience, and general welfare of the city by ensuring consistency between the FMC and the City’s General Plan and with state law and provide for zoning district uses and development standards that are relevant to current development trends, easy to use, flexible and equitable, and ensure the health and safety of Fremont residents.
5. Introduced an ordinance approving amendments to FMC Title 9 (Public Peace, Morals and Welfare) and Title 18 (Planning and Zoning).
6. Directed staff to document the findings and recommendation of the Planning Commission to the City Council and to prepare, and the City Clerk to publish, a summary of the ordinance.
*Consent Items
Ayes: Mayor Mei, Vice Mayor Cox, Councilmembers: Keng,
Campbell, Kassan, Shao, and Salwan
Noes: None
Absent: None
Abstain: None
6. OTHER BUSINESS
A. Mayor Mei opened consideration of a Presentation of the Draft Climate Action Plan (CAP) update for Council review and release to the public for comments
Sustainability Manager, Rachel DiFranco provided a presentation. Community Development Director, Dan Schoenholz responded to questions along with Rachel. Mayor Mei opened public comment. The following person(s) commented: John Hinds, Lisa Danz and Kelly Abreu. There being no additional speakers, Mayor Mei closed the public comment period. This was followed by a question and answer period.
On a motion by Councilmember Keng, seconded by Councilmember Salwan, the City Council directed staff to release the Draft Plan.
Ayes: Mayor Mei, Vice Mayor Cox, Councilmembers: Keng,
Campbell, Kassan, Shao, and Salwan
Noes: None
Absent: None
Abstain: None
7. ITEMS REFERRED BY COUNCILMEMBERS
A. Council Referrals – None.
B. Appointments to Boards, Commissions, Committees – 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 9:33 p.m.
Attest: Approved:
_________________________________ ___________________________ Susan Gauthier, City Clerk LILY MEI, Mayor