*Consent Items
MINUTES
FREMONT CITY COUNCIL MEETING
NOVEMBER 21, 2023
FREMONT CITY HALL AND
VIRTUAL MEETING VIA ZOOM
7:00 P.M.
1. PRELIMINARY
A. Call to Order: Mayor Mei called the mee ting to order at 7:00 p.m.
B. Flag Salute: Vice Mayor Cox led the s alute to the flag.
C. Roll Call: Present: Mayor Mei, Vice Mayor Cox, Councilmembers: Campbell, Shao, and Salwan. Councilmember Kassan arrived at 7:04 p.m.
Absent: Councilmember Keng
D. Announcements by Mayor/City Manager/City Attorney
Mayor Mei announced the Boards and Commissions vacancies.
City Manager Shackelford shared information regarding items of Council/community interest.
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 Vice Mayor Cox, seconded by Councilmember Shao, the City Council waived further readings of proposed ordinances.
Ayes: Mayor Mei, Vice Mayor Cox, Councilmembers: Campbell, Shao, and Salwan
Noes: None
Absent: Councilmembe
rs: Keng and Kassan
Abstain: None
* B. Approval of Minutes – None.
*Consent Items
* C. Mayor Mei opened consideration of Selection of the Vice Ma yor for the Period Covering November 2023 through July 2024
On a motion by Vice Mayor Cox, seconded by Councilmember Shao, the City Council by motion, appointed Councilmember Yang Shao as the Vice Mayor for the period covering November 2023 through July 2024.
Ayes: Mayor Mei, Vice Mayor Cox, Councilmembers: Campbell, Shao, and Salwan
Noes: None
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bsent: Councilmembe rs: Keng and Kassan
Abstain: None
* D. Mayor Mei opened consideration of Approval of Purchase Ord ers through Cooperative Agreements for the Purchase of Various Fleet Vehicles with: 1) Tymco, Inc. for the Purchase of Two Street Sweepers in an Amount Not to Exceed $818,429.88; 2) Vac-Con Inc., for the Purchase of a Vac-Con Storm Drain Cleaning Truck in an Amount Not to Exceed $782,097.93 and; 3) PB Loader Corporation for an Asphalt Patch Truck in an Amount Not to Exceed $289,628.84. Related Appropriation Action. Exempt from CEQA (Purchase of Fleet Vehicles)
This item was removed from the Consent Calendar. Mayor Mei opened the public comment period. The following person commented: Malaya Cruz. There being no additional speakers, Mayor Mei closed the public comment period.
On a motion by Councilmember Cox, seconded by Councilmember Salwan, the City Council:
1. Authorized the City Manager or designee to execute a purchase order with Tymco, Inc. for the purchase of two street sweeper vehicles in an amount not to exceed $818,429.88.
2. Authorized the City Manager or designee to execute a purchase order with Vac-Con Inc., for the purchase of one Vac-Con storm drain cleaning truck in an amount not to exceed $782,097.93.
3. Authorized the City Manager or designee to execute a purchase order with PB Loader Corporation for one asphalt patch truck in an amount not to exceed $289,628.84.
4. Appropriated an additional $295,00 0 for vehicle replacement in the Integrated Waste Management Fund (Fund 115).
5. Found the proposed action is not a project as defined by Public Resources Code Section 21065, and, alternatively, each as a separate and independent basis for CEQA compliance, find the action is exempt from CEQA review under Section 15061(b)(3), as it can be seen with certainty that there is no possibility that the activity may have a significant effect on the environment, and Section 15378(b), as an organizational, administrative, policy and fiscal activity that will not result in direct or indirect physical change in the environment.
*Consent Items
Ayes: Mayor Mei, Vice Mayor Cox, Councilmembers: Campbell, Kassan, Shao, and Salwan
Noes: None
Absent: Councilmember Ken
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Abstain: None
* E. Mayor Mei opened consideration to Acceptance and Appropria tion of $111,677 in Grant Funds to Support the City's Housing Element Update and Implementation Activities, and to Consider a Finding that the Acceptance of Grant Funding to Support the Housing Element is Exempt from the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA), per, Without Exception, Each as a Separate and Independent Basis, Guideline Section 15183, in that the Proposed Housing Element Update is Consistent with the Density Established by the General Plan, for which an Environmental Impact Report (EIR) (SCH#2010082060) was Previously Prepared and Certified, and CEQA Guidelines Section 15061(b)(3), in that it Can be Seen with Certainty that There is No Possibility that the Proposed Housing Element Update would have the Potential for Causing a Significant Effect on the Environment. Additionally, Many Programs in the Housing Element Qualify as Being Statutorily or Categorically Exempt from CEQA Review Pursuant to State CEQA Guidelines Sections 15378 (Definition of a Project), 15262 (Feasibility and Planning Studies), 15267 (Financial Assistance to Low or Moderate Income Housing), 15305 (Minor Alterations in Land), 15301 (Existing Facilities), and 15311 (Accessory Structures). (Appropriation of Regional Early Action Planning (REAP) Grant)
On a motion by Vice Mayor Cox, seconded by Councilmember Shao, the City Council accepted the REAP grant funding from the Association of Bay Area Governments, and appropriated $111,677 to the Miscellaneous Operating Grants Fund (Fund 190) for the purpose of supporting Housing Element Update and Implementation activities.
Ayes: Mayor Mei, Vice Mayor Cox, Councilmembers: Campbell, Shao, and Salwan
Noes: None
Absent: Councilmembe
rs: Keng and Kassan
Abstain: None
3. CEREMONIAL ITEMS – None.
4. PUBLIC COMMUNICATIONS
A. Oral and Written Communications
The following persons commented: Steve Skala, Suravi Bajaj, Daniel Karpelevitch, and Kelly Abreu.
*Consent Items
5. SCHEDULED ITEMS – None.
6. OTHER BUSINESS
A. Mayor Mei opened consideration of a presentation from AC Tr ansit on Realign, a Comprehensive Planning Process to Better Match Service to Peoples’ Transit Needs
AC Transit Realign Bus Service Network Plan Update was given by Michael Eshleman, Service Planning Manager / Acting Realign Project Manager. Mr. Eshleman responded to questions from Councilmembers. Mayor Mei opened the public comment period. The following persons commented: Lisa Danz, Daniel Karpelevitch, Gurseerat Kakar, and Prableen Kakar. There being no speakers, Mayor Mei closed the public comment period.
The City Council received presentation and provided comment.
7. ITEMS REFERRED B Y COUNCILMEMBERS
A. Council Referrals – None.
B. Appointments to Boards, Commissions, Committees
1. Mayor Mei opened consideration of Mayor Mei Referral: Appoin tments and Reappointments to Advisory Bodies
See Green Sheet on file.
APPOINTMENTS:
Advisory Body Appointee Term Expires
East Bay Regional Park District Liaison Jessica Williams 12/31 /2027 Committee Recreation Commission Representative (Primary)
East Bay Regional Park District Liaison Narda Mamou 12/31/202 7 Committee Recreation Commission Representative (Alternate)
Economic Development Advisory Commission Fernando Cuebas 12/31/ 2027 At Large Representative
George W. Patterson House Advisory Board Sandar Sankaran 12/31/ 2025 Recreation Commission Representative
Mobility Commission D a n i e l K a r p e l e v i t c h 1 2 / 3 1 /2027 Bicycling Representative 2
*Consent Items
REAPPOINTMENTS:
Advisory Body Appointee Term Expires
Historical Architectural Review Board Dave Jacobs 12/31/2027
Mobility Commission F l a v i o P o e h l m a n n 1 2 / 3 1 /2027 Pedestrian Representative 2
Mobility Commission J a i n S h i k h a 1 2 / 3 1 /2027 Transit Representative 2
Mobility Commission M a r k S p e n c e r 1 2 / 3 1 /2027 Driving Representative 2
Senior Citizens Commission Claudette Surma 12/31/2027
On a motion by Councilmember Cox, seconded by Councilmember Shao, the City Council approved appointments and reappointments, including noted Green Sheet changes.
Ayes: Mayor Mei, Vice Mayor Cox, Councilmembers: Campbell, Kassan, Shao, and Salwan
Noes: None
Absent: Councilmember Ken
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Abstain: None
C. Legislative Actions – None.
D. Report on Committee Assignments – None.
8. ADJOURNMENT: There being no further business, Mayor Mei adjourned the meeting at 8:00 p.m.
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