Agenda packet, regular meeting — Fremont City Council, April 2, 2024

City Council Chambers
3300 Capitol Avenue
Fremont, CA

Fremont City Council

Lily Mei, Mayor
Yang Shao, Vice Mayor
Teresa Keng, District 1
Desrie Campbell, District 2
Jenny Kassan, District 3
Raj Salwan, District 5
Teresa Cox, District 6

City Staff

Karena Shackelford, City Manager
Rafael Alvarado, Jr., City Attorney
Christina Briggs, Assistant City Manager
Brian Stott, Assistant City Manager
Allen DeMers, Deputy City Manager

Geneva Bosques, Communications and
Legislative Affairs Director
LaShawn Butler, Interim Community
Services Director
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

Fremont City Council Agenda and
Report
April 02, 2024

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

Order of Discussion
Generally, the order of discussion after introduction of an item by the Mayor will include comments and
information by staff followed by City Council questions and inquiries. The applicant, or their authorized
representative, or interested citizens, may they speak
on the item; each speaker may only speak once to each
item. At the close of public discussion, the item will be considered by the City Council and action taken. Items
on the agenda may be moved from the order listed.

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 Speak – Speaker Card” card in opposition may be
added to the consent calendar. The City Attorney will
read the title of ordinances to be adopted.

Spoken Public Communications and/or
Public Comment is limited to speakers
attending the meeting in-person in
City Council Chambers.

Agenda and Report - Fremont City Council Meeting - April 02, 2024

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IMPORTANT NOTICE REGARDING THE CITY COUNCIL MEETING.

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Addressing the Council

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City of Fremont
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Fremont, California 94538
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Revised Agenda
Fremont City Council Regular Meeting
April 02, 2024
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.

C. DIGITAL IMAGE MANAGEMENT SYSTEM (DIMS) – Authorize the City Manager, or Designee, to Issue a Purchase Order and Execute Implementing Documents with Foster + Freeman in an amount not to exceed $160,135 for the DCS-5 DIMS latent fingerprint system Contact Persons:

Name: Paul McCormick Sean Washington
Title: Lieutenant Police Chief
Dept: Police Department Police Department
Phone: 510-790-6800 510-790-6969
E-Mail: [email protected] [email protected]

RECOMMENDATION: Authorize the City Manager, or designee, to issue a purchase order and execute implementing documents with Foster + Freeman in an amount not to exceed $160,135 for the purchase of the DIMS DCS-5 system.

D. POLICE BUILDING FLOORING REPLACEMENT PROJECT - Approve the Plans & Specifications; Award the Contract to SDM Construction in the amount of $169,740 (including 15% Contingency) for the Police Administration Building First Level Flooring Replacement Project (PWC8393); Make Findings of CEQA Exemption
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Contact Persons:

Name: Gurshran (Gigi) Gill Hans Larsen
Title: Facilities Design Construction
Project Supervisor
Public Works Director
Dept: Public Works Public Works
Phone: 510-494-4558 510-494-4722
E-Mail: [email protected] [email protected]

RECOMMENDATION: Approval of the following actions related to the Police Administration Building Flooring Project (PWC8393):

1. Find the project is exempt from the CEQA review pursuant to CEQA Guidelines Section 15301 (Existing Facilities) as the project involves the minor repair, maintenance, or modification of the interior of an existing facility involving no expansion of use beyond that which presently exists.

2. Approve Plans and Specifications for the project.

3. Accept the Bid and award the construction contract to the lowest responsive and responsible bidder, SDM Construction in the amount of $147,600 and allocate a 15% contingency in the amount of $22,140 for a total construction contract amount of $169,740; and authorize the City Manager or designee to execute the contract.

E. CENTRAL PARK ELECTRIC SYSTEM UPGRADE - Approval of Plans and Specifications; Award of Contract to TOCHI in the amount of $378,120 (including 15% Contingency) for the Central Park Switchgear and Transformers Replacement Project (PWC 9096); Make Findings of CEQA Exemption
Contact Persons:

Name: Jimmy Chen Hans Larsen
Title: Facilities Manager Public Works Director
Dept: Public Works Public Works
Phone: 510-494-4715 510-494-4722
E-Mail: [email protected] [email protected]

RECOMMENDATION: Approval of the following actions related to the Central Park Switchgear and Transformers Replacement Project (PWC9096):

1. Find the project is exempt from CEQA review pursuant to CEQA Guideline Section 15301(d) as the project involves rehabilitation of deteriorated facilities to meet current standards public health and safety.

2. Approve Plans and Specifications for the Central Park Switchgear and Transformers Replacement Project.

3. Accept the Bid and award the construction contract to the lowest responsive and responsible bidder TOCHI in the amount of $328,800 and allocate a 15% contingency in the amount of $49,320 for a total construction contract amount of $378,120 and authorize the City Manager or designee to execute the contract.

F. 2024 PAVEMENT REHABILITATION PROJECT - Approve Plans and Specifications, and Award a Contract to G. Bortolotto & Company, Inc. in the Amount of $1,946,416.84 (Including 5% Contingency) for the 2024 Pavement Rehabilitation Project (PWC8234-X); Make Findings of CEQA Exemption
Contact Persons:

Name: Edward Nakayama Hans Larsen
Title: Senior Civil Engineer Public Works Director
Dept: Public Works Public Works
Phone: 510-494-4775 510-494-4722
E-Mail: [email protected] [email protected]
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RECOMMENDATION: Approve the following actions related to the 2024 Pavement Rehabilitation Project (PWC8234-X):

1. Approve the plans and specifications for the project.

2. Accept the bid and award the construction contract to the lowest responsive and responsible bidder, G. Bortolotto & Company, Inc. in the amount of $1,856,416.84, plus a 5% construction contingency in the amount of $90,000 for a total construction contract amount of $1,946,416.84 and authorize the City Manager or designee to execute the contract.

3. Find this project exempt from environmental review pursuant to California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) Guidelines Section 15301 (repair, maintenance or minor alteration of existing facilities involving no or negligible expansion of use beyond that presently existing) and Section 15302 (replacement or reconstruction of existing structures/facilities).

G. FIRE STATION NO.7 EMERGENCY GENERATOR - Approval of Plans and Specifications; Award of Contract to SCC Electric, Inc. in the amount of $415,952 (including Bid Alternate No.1 & 15% Contingency) for the Fire Station No. 7 Emergency Generator Replacement Project (PWC8393); Make Findings of CEQA Exemption
Contact Persons:

Name: Jimmy Chen Hans Larsen
Title: Facilities Manager Public Works Director
Dept: Public Works Public Works
Phone: 510-494-4715 510-494-4722
E-Mail: [email protected] [email protected]

RECOMMENDATION: Approval of the following actions related to the Fire Station No.7 Emergency Generator Replacement Project (PWC8393):

1. Find the project is exempt from CEQA review pursuant to CEQA Guideline Section 15302(c) as the replacement of an existing utility system involving negligible or no expansion of capacity.

2. Approve Plans and Specifications for the Fire Station No.7 Emergency Generator Replacement Project.

3. Accept the Bid and award the construction contract to the lowest responsive and responsible bidder SCC Electric, Inc. in the amount of $329,089, approve bid alternate No.1 in the amount of $37,500, and allocate a 15% contingency in the amount of $49,363 for a total construction contract amount of $415,952; and authorize the City Manager or designee to execute the contract.

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

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5. Scheduled Items – None.

6. Other Business
A. RESPONSE TO COUNCILMEMBER KASSAN REFERRAL – Regarding Animal Shelter Services
Contact Persons:

Name: Sean Washington Lance Brede
Title: Police Chief Deputy Chief
Dept: Police Department Police Department
Phone: 510-790-6969 (510) 790-6930
E-Mail: [email protected] [email protected]

RECOMMENDATION: Accept this referral response updating the status of staffing and service restorations and enhancements underway at the Fremont Tri-City Animal Shelter. If desired, provide the City Manager with programmatic direction related to currently unbudgeted Community Cat Trap-Neuter-Release and low cost spay and neuter activities or consideration in the 2024/25 budgeting process.

B. LARGE VEHICLE PARKING ENFORCEMENT POLICY CONSIDERATION – Consideration of Procedures and Guidelines Outlining Parking Enforcement Near City Schools and Parks in Response to Council Request for Analysis Contact Persons:

Name: Allen DeMers Hans Larsen
Title: Deputy City Manager Public Works Director
Dept: City Manager's Office Public Works
Phone: 510-494-4651 510-494-4722
E-Mail: [email protected] [email protected]

RECOMMENDATION: Receive this staff report, including an update on the City’s current efforts to restrict large vehicle parking at school sites deemed most impacted. No additional action recommended at this time.

C. UPDATE TO PARKING REGULATIONS - Introduce an Ordinance Amending Fremont Municipal Code Section 10.05.630 “Stopping or Parking Prohibited – Signs Required” Related to Parking Near Intersections and Vehicle Heights; and Find Actions are Exempt from CEQA Review
Contact Persons:

Name: Noe Veloso Hans Larsen
Title: Assistant City Engineer Public Works Director
Dept: Public Works Public Works
Phone: 510-494-4774 510-494-4722
E-Mail: [email protected] [email protected]

RECOMMENDATIONS:

1. Find that the recommended action is exempt from review under the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) pursuant to CEQA Guidelines Section 15061(b)(3), in that it is not a project which has the potential for causing a significant effect on the environment.

2. Introduce an ordinance amending Section 10.05.630 of the Fremont Municipal Code to update parking regulations.

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7. Items Referred by Councilmembers
A. Councilmember Referrals - None.

B. Appointments to Boards, Commissions, Committees

1. MAYOR MEI REFERRAL: Appointments to Advisory Body
Contact Persons:

Name: Lily Mei
Title: Mayor
Dept: City Council
Phone: 510-284-4011
E-Mail: [email protected]

APPOINTMENTS:

Advisory Body Appointee Term Expires

Recreation Commission Ryan Dennis 12/31/2027

Recreation Commission Amar Tiwari 12/31/2025

RECOMMENDATION: Approve appointments.

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 April 2, 2024 7:00 p.m. City Council Meeting Council Chambers Live
April 9, 2024 7:00 p.m. City Council Meeting Council
Chambers Live
April 16, 2024 7:00 p.m. City Council Meeting Council
Chambers Live
April 23, 2024 5:30 p.m. CC/FUSD Liaison Committee
Meeting City Hosts Live
April 30, 2024 No City Council Meeting
(5th Tuesday)
Monday,
May 6, 2024 5:30 p.m. CC/FUSD Joint Meeting City Hosts Live May 7, 2024 7:00 p.m. City Council Meeting Council
Chambers Live
May 14, 2024 7:00 p.m. City Council Meeting Council
Chambers Live
May 21, 2024 7:00 p.m. City Council Meeting Council
Chambers Live
May 28, 2024 5:30 p.m. CC/FUSD Liaison Committee
Meeting FUSD Hosts Live
June 4, 2024 7:00 p.m. City Council Meeting Council
Chambers Live
June 11, 2024 7:00 p.m. City Council Meeting Council
Chambers Live
June 18, 2024 7:00 p.m. City Council Meeting Council
Chambers Live
June 25, 2024 5:30 p.m. CC/FUSD Liaison Committee
Meeting City Hosts Live
July 2, 2024 7:00 p.m. City Council Meeting Council
Chambers Live
July 9, 2024 7:00 p.m. City Council Meeting Council
Chambers Live
July 16, 2024 7:00 p.m. City Council Meeting Council
Chambers Live
July 23, 2024 CANCELLED: CC/FUSD
Liaison Committee Meeting
August Recess Council in Recess until
September

Fremont City Council Meeting: 04/02/24 07:00 PM
3300 Capitol Avenue Div/Dept: Police Department
Fremont, CA 94538 Category: Agreements and Contracts

SCHEDULED
Sponsors:

COUNCIL STAFF REPORT (ID # 5105) DOC ID: 5105
Updated: 3/29/2024 11:28 AM by Dina Lewis Page 1
DIGITAL IMAGE MANAGEMENT SYSTEM (DIMS) – Authorize the City Manager, or Designee, to Issue a Purchase Order and Execute Implementing Documents with Foster + Freeman in an amount not to exceed $160,135 for the DCS-5 DIMS latent fingerprint system
Contact Persons:

Name: Paul McCormick Sean Washington
Title: Lieutenant Police Chief
Div/Dept: Police Department Police Department
Phone: 510-790-6800 510-790-6969
E-Mail: [email protected] [email protected]

Executive Summary: The Fremont Police Department receives funding via the Citizens Option for Public Safety (COPS) grant each year and previously reported to the City Council that a portion of the funding would be utilized for Police Department capital equipment in FY 2023/24.

The Fremont Police Crime Lab photographs all viable latent fingerprint images found in the course of a criminal investigation. The photographs of those latent fingerprint images are digitally stored for comparison purposes and are utilized in past, current, and future criminal investigations. These images often help to identify a suspect in a crime. The Fremont Police Department utilizes a system to photograph and store the latent fingerprints commonly referred to as a Digital Image Management System (DIMS). The current system is almost 20 years old, is antiquated, and in need of replacement. Advances in technology have allowed contemporary DIMS to provide much greater detail in the photographing of the latent fingerprint images, expanded storage capacity, and enhanced ease of operator use.

The Foster + Freeman DCS-5 DIMS has been identified as the most appropriate system to meet the needs of the Fremont Police Department as it seeks to maintain its proficiency in the arena of latent fingerprint collection, analysis, and preservation.

BACKGROUND: The collection, analysis, and preservation of latent impressions (fingerprint, palm prints, and foot impressions) continues to be a high priority for any police department’s crime fighting efforts. The evidentiary value of latent fingerprints in a criminal investigation may lead to the conviction of those responsible for criminal activity, as well as provide exculpatory evidence refocusing the eye of suspicion away from the innocent. The use of latent fingerprints as evidence is well over one hundred years old, it and continues to be one of the most reliable and often used forms of evidence in the criminal justice system.

It is even more individualizing than DNA, since no two persons have ever been found to share the same fingerprint characteristics; even identical twins who share the same DNA have different fingerprints. Crime labs utilize various systems to organize and store items of evidence. For example, labs employ a Digital Image Management System (DIMS) to capture and preserve digital photographs of latent fingerprints developed during the processing of crime scenes and/or the processing of evidence items from crime scenes.

The current DIMS computer system utilized by the Fremont Police Department Crime Lab is responsible for the storage, preservation, and audit trail of all digital photographs of the

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latent prints developed from processing evidence items in the Crime Lab, as well as latent prints developed from crime scenes. The digital photograph of the latent print is the only record of the recovery of the fingerprint from that particular item of evidence and should be stored appropriately as it would if it was any other item of physical evidence. These images are captured on camera equipment and saved to an external storage device, a SIM card.

The images on the SIM card are then uploaded onto the DIMS system, which is not connected to the camera equipment. The process is not seamless nor automatic. DIMS stores the digital photographs and creates an audit log of that digital evidence. The current hardware is very outdated, dating from the early 2010’s, and the operating system is also outdated and potentially could cease to function. The current DIMS system contains thousands of images of latent prints from criminal investigations dating back over 30 years.

Currently, the DIMS system is outdated, not compatible with new camera equipment and technology, and will likely cease functioning in the very near future. However, the Crime Lab continues to process and photograph latent fingerprints for ongoing criminal investigations.

The existing technology on the camera equipment currently used by Crime Lab personnel and Crime Scene Investigators (CSI) far exceeds the technology of the current DIMS system. Since the quality and resolution of the camera equipment is beyond the capabilities of the current DIMS system, the existing DIMS system is not currently being used. There are processes in place to warehouse all existing photographs of latent images via external storage devices. Transferring the existing images from the now defunct DIMS is a time consuming and laborious process, but it is the only way to guarantee the integrity and accessibility of the images.

DISCUSSION/ANALYSIS: Technological advancements in the ensuing 20 years since the Department purchased the current DIMS has vastly improved the quality and quantity of images recoverable from items of evidence. The improved camera equipment results in more images being captured at a higher resolution than before. Additionally, newer DIMS provide various alternate light source (ALS) options which allow more images to be seen and thus captured. Finally, the newer, more advanced DIMS are much easier and much more efficient to operate.

In exploring DIMS vendors, Foster + Freeman is the only vendor whose DIMS system which offers the camera, computer, monitor, program, multiple Alternate Light Source (ALS) options, and a built-in Image Validation/Audit Trail in one system.

The DCS-5 computer system has its own Validation/Audit Trail that records every step of the latent print photography process. It creates several files that are stored digitally in its system and will electronically document each step it used during the photo capturing process. This creates a seamless process from the photograph to the witness stand if needed for court. The system’s logs will be able to be distributed during discovery since the DCS-5’s computer system comes with its own digital image management system. It is similar to the Department’s current DIMS system in that regard. This system is a comprehensive imaging system for the detection, capture, enhancement, and storage of latent print images. Therefore, only Foster + Freeman is capable of providing an all-in-one system and there are no other comparable products.

FISCAL IMPACT: The purchase price for the Foster + Freeman system is approximately $160,135 and will be paid from the FY 2023/24 COPS Grant, which was previously appropriated by the City Council in the COPS Grant Fund (Fund 151).

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ENVIRONMENTAL REVIEW: The proposed action is not a project under the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) as defined in CEQA Guidelines Section 15061(b)(3) which is the general rule that CEQA applies only to projects that have the potential for causing a significant effect on the environment. Purchase and use of computer software will not have a significant effect on the environment.

ATTACHMENTS: None.

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3300 Capitol Avenue Div/Dept: Public Works
Fremont, CA 94538 Category: Agreements and Contracts

SCHEDULED
Sponsors:

COUNCIL STAFF REPORT (ID # 5110) DOC ID: 5110
Updated: 3/29/2024 11:56 AM by Dina Lewis Page 1
POLICE BUILDING FLOORING REPLACEMENT PROJECT - Approve the Plans & Specifications; Award the Contract to SDM Construction in the amount of $169,740 (including 15% Contingency) for the Police Administration Building First Level Flooring Replacement Project (PWC8393); Make Findings of CEQA Exemption
Contact Persons:

Name: Gurshran (Gigi) Gill Hans Larsen
Title: Facilities Design Construction
Project Supervisor
Public Works Director
Div/Dept: Public Works Public Works
Phone: 510-494-4558 510-494-4722
E-Mail: [email protected] [email protected]

Executive Summary: The purpose of this report is to facilitate the replacement of approximately 7,800 sq. ft. of existing carpet at the first floor of the Police Administration building with new vinyl tile.

BACKGROUND: The Police Administration building, located at 2000 Stevenson Blvd, is an approximately 70,930 square-feet, three-story building, constructed in 1995. The building is used by police officers, dispatchers, support staff, and department management staff. The existing carpet located in the offices and locker rooms of the first floor has reached the end of its life cycle and needs to be replaced. Vinyl tiles have a longer lifespan, increased durability, and are easier to disinfect and maintain. In the locker rooms, the new flooring will also eliminate odor from the old carpet.

Construction is anticipated to begin in April 2024 with completion expected by July 2024.

DISCUSSION/ANALYSIS:

BID RESULTS: The Police Building Flooring Replacement Project was advertised in February 2024, and three bids were received on March 08, 2024. The bidders with their respective bid amounts are shown below. The Engineer’s Estimate is $160,000.

Bidder Bid Amount

1. SDM Construction $ 147,600

2. BT Mancini Co. $ 149,958

3. Integra Construction Services $ 165,000

The low bidder, SDM Construction, is a responsive bidder and all documents are in order.

The contractor is experienced in this type of work and has satisfactorily completed contracts of a similar nature with other nearby agencies.

Project Cost and Funding:

Estimated Project Costs:

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Project Administration $ 15,377
Construction Contract – Low Bid $ 147,600
Construction Contingency (15%) $ 22,140
Project Contingency (10%) $ 14,760
Total Estimated Project Costs:
$ 199,877

Source of Funding:

PWC 8393-501 – Building Capital Replacement $ 200,000

Total Funds Available: $ 200,000

Based on the contract amount and the project cost estimates, there are sufficient funds budgeted for this project.

FISCAL IMPACT: The estimated project cost of $199,877 will be funded from sources in the adopted Capital Improvement Program (PWC8393).

ENVIRONMENTAL REVIEW: This project is Categorically Exempt from review under the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) CEQA review pursuant to CEQA Guidelines Section 15301 (Existing Facilities) as the project involves the minor repair, maintenance, or modification of the interior of an existing facility involving no expansion of use beyond that which presently exists.

ATTACHMENTS: None.

RECOMMENDATION: Approval of the following actions related to the Police Administration Building Flooring Project (PWC8393):

2. Approve Plans and Specifications for the project.

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COUNCIL STAFF REPORT (ID # 5111) DOC ID: 5111
Updated: 3/29/2024 12:05 PM by Dina Lewis Page 1
CENTRAL PARK ELECTRIC SYSTEM UPGRADE - Approval of Plans and Specifications; Award of Contract to TOCHI in the amount of $378,120 (including 15% Contingency) for the Central Park Switchgear and Transformers Replacement Project (PWC 9096); Make Findings of CEQA Exemption Contact Persons:

Name: Jimmy Chen Hans Larsen
Title: Facilities Manager Public Works Director
Div/Dept: Public Works Public Works
Phone: 510-494-4715 510-494-4722
E-Mail: [email protected] [email protected]

Executive Summary: The purpose of this report is to facilitate replacement of an aging and damaged electrical system at Central Park which provides lighting for the softball field, as well as electrical power for nearby restrooms, irrigation controllers, and the concession stand building.

BACKGROUND: Development of Central Park and Lake Elizabeth began in 1960. The Park is set on 450 acres with an 83-acre lake. The electrical system, consisting of switchgear and transformers, serving a portion of Central Park along Stevenson Boulevard, has reached the end of its life cycle, and needs to be replaced. The electrical system provides power to two softball fields, two public restrooms, the snack shack, and irrigation controllers. Additionally, the system was further damaged in September 2023 due to rodent infestation in the rusted equipment, requiring emergency repairs. A project has been designed to replace the electrical system equipment in its entirety.

DISCUSSION/ANALYSIS: The Central Park Switchgear and Transformers project was advertised for construction bids in February 2024, and six bids were received on March 5, 2024. The bidders and respective bid amounts are shown below. The Engineer’s Estimate is $350,000.

Bidders Bid Amount

1. TOCHI $328,800

2. BuildCorp, Inc. $339,000

3. ELECCO, Inc. $345,400

4. NEMA Construction $366,500

5. Bear Electric Solutions, Inc. $399,725

6. General Lighting Services, Inc. $526,000

The low bidder, TOCHI, submitted a responsive bid and all documents are in order. The contractor is a responsible bidder experienced in this type of work and has satisfactorily completed contracts of a similar nature with other nearby agencies.

Project Cost and Funding:

Estimated Project Costs:

Design and Project Administration $ 78,500

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Emergency Repair $ 25,000
Construction Contract – Low Bid $328,800
Construction Contingency (15%) $ 49,320
Construction Inspection and Administration $ 16,440 Estimated Total Project Costs: $498,060

Source of Funding
PWC9096 – 501 – Transformer Replacement Central Park Sports - Capital Replacement $506,000
Total Funds $506,000

Based on the contract amount and the project cost estimates, there are sufficient funds budgeted for this project.

The proposed schedule for construction includes a long lead time to procure new electrical equipment and obtain support from PG&E, with project completion expected by March 2025.

FISCAL IMPACT: The recommended action is fully funded through the City’s Capital Improvement Program from the project appropriation titled, “Transformer Replacement Central Park Sports” (PWC9096).

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ENVIRONMENTAL REVIEW: The project is Categorically Exempt from review under the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) pursuant to CEQA guidelines section 15301(d), Existing Facilities, as the project involves rehabilitation of deteriorated facilities to meet current standards public health and safety.

ATTACHMENTS: None.

RECOMMENDATION: Approval of the following actions related to the Central Park Switchgear and Transformers Replacement Project (PWC9096):

2. Approve Plans and Specifications for the Central Park Switchgear and Transformers Replacement Project.

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3300 Capitol Avenue Div/Dept: Public Works
Fremont, CA 94538 Category: Agreements and Contracts

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COUNCIL STAFF REPORT (ID # 5115) DOC ID: 5115
Updated: 4/1/2024 1:41 PM by Susan Gauthier Page 1
2024 PAVEMENT REHABILITATION PROJECT - Approve Plans and Specifications, and Award a Contract to G. Bortolotto & Company, Inc. in the Amount of $1,946,416.84 (Including 5% Contingency) for the 2024 Pavement Rehabilitation Project (PWC8234-X); Make Findings of CEQA Exemption Contact Persons:

Name: Edward Nakayama Hans Larsen
Title: Senior Civil Engineer Public Works Director
Div/Dept: Public Works Public Works
Phone: 510-494-4775 510-494-4722
E-Mail: [email protected] [email protected]

Executive Summary: The purpose of this report is to initiate the construction of a project to perform pavement rehabilitation work on approximately 8 miles of streets including portions of Fremont Boulevard, Paseo Padre Parkway, Stevenson Boulevard, Washington Boulevard, South Grimmer Boulevard, Auto Mall Parkway, Mission Boulevard, and Warm Springs Boulevard.

BACKGROUND: The City’s Public Works Engineering and Street Maintenance divisions jointly monitor the pavement condition of all streets and annually perform two types of pavement treatments:
• Preventive maintenance treatments – Treatments include cape seals, slurry seals, and crack seals, which involve the application of sealant materials over pavements to extend the pavement life at a relatively low cost.
• Rehabilitation treatments – Treatments include pavement overlays and pavement base repairs, which involve the replacement of all or portions of pavements at a relatively high cost.

Base repairs are performed on targeted areas of severe pavement distress and involve the dig-out and replacement of existing pavement with new asphalt. Roadways receiving only base repairs will often receive a preventive maintenance surface treatment in a subsequent project to produce a finished appearance. Asphalt overlays either replace or add a layer of asphalt to a street segment, up to the entire width and length of the street. An overlay is normally recommended for streets that have extensive pavement distresses that cannot be addressed through preventive maintenance surface treatments. Overlay work may also be combined with base repairs to address streets with both extensive and severe pavement distresses.

DISCUSSION/ANALYSIS:

Pavement Rehabilitation Project: The proposed project will perform pavement rehabilitation treatments to 14 street segments, consisting of approximately 8 centerline miles of roadway and covering 1.7 million square feet of pavement surface. The project will also adjust existing utilities and survey monument wells that are either low or buried at various citywide locations. A project web page has been created to present a map and a list of locations.

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Bid Results: Bids were received on March 12, 2024. The bidders with their respective bid amounts are shown below. The Engineer’s Estimate is $1,800,000.

Bidder Base Bid Amount

1. G. Bortolotto & Company, Inc. $1,856,416.84

2. O’Grady Paving, Inc. $1,980,203.00

3. Ghilotti Construction Company, Inc. $2,029,622.04

4. Radius Earthwork, Inc. $2,065,700.00

5. JV Lucas Paving, Inc. $2,146,826.40

6. DeSilva Gates Construction, LLC $2,285,285.00

The low bidder, G. Bortolotto & Company, Inc. is a responsible bidder and all documents are in order. The contractor is experienced in this type of work and has satisfactorily completed contracts of similar nature.

Project Costs and Funding:

Estimated Project Costs:

Construction Contract – Low Bid $1,856,416.84
Construction Contract Contingency (5%) 90,000.00
Construction Administration and Inspection 280,000.00 Construction Materials Testing 80,000.00
Project Contingency 300,000.00
TOTAL ESTIMATED PROJECT COSTS $2,606,416.84

Source of Funding:

PWC8234-134 SB1 – RMRA State Gas Tax 2030 $2,868,000.00 PWC8234-136 HUTA State Gas Tax 12,000.00
PWC8234-501 Capital Improvements Fund 3,000.00 TOTAL FUNDS AVAILABLE $2,883,000.00

Based on the contract amount and project cost estimates, there are sufficient funds budgeted for this project. Any remaining local and state funds not used for this project will be used for subsequent pavement projects.

Traffic Control: Due to the size and scope of this project, City residents and the traveling public will experience some inconvenience during construction. To minimize exposure of vehicles to the work, staff and the contractor will need to limit access and use of the roadways during construction. One or more lanes are expected to be closed to traffic in order to perform the pavement work. To mitigate the impact of traffic delays on the public, any lane or street closures will only be allowed during specified hours outside of the morning and evening peak commute hours. The contractor is required to prepare traffic control plans. City staff will review and approve all traffic control plans prior to construction and will monitor traffic control work during construction to minimize the impact to the public. Nearby businesses and residences will also receive notices informing them of the work and any parking restrictions that may be implemented. The contractor will be required to post signs for parking restrictions on project streets no less than 72 hours before the start of work. During construction, electronic changeable message boards as well as

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temporary construction signs will be positioned in advance of the construction work zone at major cross streets alerting the public of the roadwork ahead and potential delays. For locations near schools the contractor will be required to perform the work when school is either not in session or during periods outside of the peak hours when the school pick up or drop off is occurring.

FISCAL IMPACT: The pavement rehabilitation work on public streets is funded by the Pavement Rehabilitation account (PWC8234). This funding source was appropriated for this purpose through the Capital Improvement Program process.

ENVIRONMENTAL REVIEW: This project is exempt from the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) pursuant to CEQA Guidelines section 15301 as the repair, maintenance or minor alteration of existing facilities involving no or negligible expansion of use beyond that presently exists. It is further exempt under CEQA Guidelines, Section 15302, as a reconstructed structure that will have substantially the same purpose and capacity as the structure replaced.

LINKS:

Map: https://www.fremont.gov/home/showpublisheddocument/15167/638460214123830000

List of locations: https://www.fremont.gov/government/departments/public-works/public- works-projects

RECOMMENDATION: Approve the following actions related to the 2024 Pavement Rehabilitation Project (PWC8234-X):

1. Approve the plans and specifications for the project.

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COUNCIL STAFF REPORT (ID # 5117) DOC ID: 5117
Updated: 3/29/2024 11:40 AM by Dina Lewis Page 1
FIRE STATION NO.7 EMERGENCY GENERATOR - Approval of Plans and Specifications; Award of Contract to SCC Electric, Inc. in the amount of $415,952 (including Bid Alternate No.1 & 15% Contingency) for the Fire Station No. 7 Emergency Generator Replacement Project (PWC8393); Make Findings of CEQA Exemption
Contact Persons:

Name: Jimmy Chen Hans Larsen
Title: Facilities Manager Public Works Director
Div/Dept: Public Works Public Works
Phone: 510-494-4715 510-494-4722
E-Mail: [email protected] [email protected]

Executive Summary: The purpose of this report is to facilitate the replacement of a back- up power generator at Fire Station No.7, located in South Fremont.

BACKGROUND: Fire Station No.7 located at 43600 S. Grimmer Boulevard is an approximately 10,000 square-feet single story building constructed in 1967 and retrofitted in 2005. This fire station serves the Tesla Factory, the Auto Mall Parkway industrial area, and surrounding neighborhoods.

The existing generator stopped functioning in August 2023 due to a fuel tank failure, having reached the end of its life cycle, and needs to be replaced. This generator is critical for the Fire Station in order to operate during a power outage. A temporary generator is currently operating onsite at a cost of $33,000 dollars a month until a new generator can be installed.

The project also includes replacing other old systems that support the generator including the automatic transfer switch (ATS). Replacing the concrete pad foundation for the generator is included as Bid Alternative No. 1. The new generator will have a Tier 4 exhaust system, meeting current environmental standards to reduce CO2 emissions.

DISCUSSION/ANALYSIS:

Bid Results: The Fire Station No.7 Emergency Generator Replacement Project was advertised in March 2024, and six bids were received on March 13, 2024. The bidders with their respective bid amounts are shown below. The Engineer’s Estimate is $450,000.

Bidders Bid Amount

1. SCC Electric, Inc. $329,089

2. James Day Construction, Inc. $343,849

3. BuildCorp Inc. $357,000

4. Radman Electric $376,000

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5. Silman Industries $389,895

6. ELECCO, Inc. $391,700

The low bidder, SCC Electric, Inc., submitted a responsive bid and all documents are in order. The contractor is a responsible bidder experienced in this type of work and has satisfactorily completed contracts of a similar nature with other nearby agencies.

Project Cost and Funding:

Estimated Project Costs:

Design and Project Administration $ 35,000
Construction Contract – Low Bid 329,089
Bid Alternate No.1 37,500
Construction Contingency (15%) 49,363
Construction Inspection and Administration
(5%)
16,455
Project Contingency (5%) 16,455
Estimated Total Project Costs: $ 483,862
Source of Funding
PWC 8393– 501 – Building Capital
Replacement
$ 500,000
Total Funds $ 500,000

Project Cost and Funding: Based on the contract amount and the project cost estimates, there are sufficient funds budgeted for this project. The proposed schedule for construction includes a long lead time to procure a new generator and obtain permit approval from the Bay Area Air Quality Management District, with project completion expected by February 2025.

FISCAL IMPACT: The estimated project cost of $483,862 will be funded from sources in the adopted Capital Improvement Program (PWC8393).

ENVIRONMENTAL REVIEW: The project is Categorically Exempt from review under the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) pursuant to CEQA guidelines section 15302(c) as the replacement of an existing utility system involving negligible or no expansion of capacity.

ATTACHMENTS: None.

RECOMMENDATION: Approval of the following actions related to the Fire Station No.7 Emergency Generator Replacement Project (PWC8393):

1. Find the project is exempt from CEQA review pursuant to CEQA Guideline Section 15302(c) as the replacement of an existing utility system involving negligible or no expansion of capacity.

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3300 Capitol Avenue Div/Dept: Police Department
Fremont, CA 94538 Category: Presentations

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COUNCIL STAFF REPORT (ID # 5107) DOC ID: 5107
Updated: 3/29/2024 12:28 PM by Dina Lewis Page 1
RESPONSE TO COUNCILMEMBER KASSAN REFERRAL – Regarding Animal Shelter Services
Contact Persons:

Name: Sean Washington Lance Brede
Title: Police Chief Deputy Chief
Div/Dept: Police Department Police Department
Phone: 510-790-6969 (510) 790-6930
E-Mail: [email protected] [email protected]

Executive Summary: This report is responsive to a recent Councilmember referral related to Tri-City Animal Shelter staffing and service delivery. The report details the completed actions which have been taken to address concerns about service delivery raised in the referral, outlines the status of actions that are partially completed or in-process, and provides the City Council with the information needed to consider additional potential action(s) to address subsidized spay and neuter services if desired.

BACKGROUND: The City of Fremont operates the Tri-City Animal Shelter serving the cities of Newark, Union City and Fremont. The Tri-City Animal Shelter and Fremont Animal Services’ mission is to promote and support keeping people with their pets by offering services and resources with respect, kindness and compassion and to provide safe shelter and care for animals lost from their homes or in need of finding a new home. Over the last five years, the shelter has impounded an average of 1,961 live animals annually and field services staff have picked up an average of 1,515 deceased animals annually, requiring disposal. Additionally, officers have investigated an annual average of 140 animal bites to humans.

In January 2019, in response to community requests for service, the Shelter undertook a Community Cat Trap-Neuter-Release (TNR) Program, in partnership with Ohlone Humane Society, expressly dedicated to spaying and neutering cats that had been impounded and would otherwise be subject to euthanasia. The City applied for and received a grant of $42,000 to support the TNR Program via provision of supplies, materials, and outreach.

Shortly after beginning the program, the COVID-19 pandemic began and further limited staff’s ability to provide services to the public.

Also, during this time, the shelter experienced significant staffing shortages including the resignation of the contract veterinarian and the staff veterinary technician. In December 2021, the MOU with Ohlone expired and was not extended due to continuing staffing shortages and the need to prioritize emergency veterinarian care for shelter animals. Animal Shelter staff continue to provide trap and release services in lieu of euthanasia to healthy community cats on a much more limited basis.

Prior to the pandemic (March 2020), the Animal Shelter allowed for unscheduled drop-in services Tuesday through Saturday, 11:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. At the start of the COVID-19 quarantine period in 2020, staff ceased providing “drop-in” unscheduled services at the shelter and implemented a scheduled triage-based system for provision of animal related

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services to the public. These changes were initially implemented due to the need to isolate staff and were consistent with pandemic protocols. As the pandemic continued, the shelter experienced significant staffing vacancies and has struggled to fill these vacancies with new hires. Given the staffing shortages, the shelter has been unable to return to the pre- pandemic hours of operation for unscheduled drop-in services.

Throughout the cessation of drop-in services, staff continued to provide service to the community, including returning animals to their owners, scheduling adoption appointments, licensing pets, taking in found dogs and sick and injured cats, and sending animals to foster homes seven days a week. The shelter’s triage and appointment-based admission system has maintained service to the community and its animals and is modeled on a program developed by researchers at UC Davis’s Koret Shelter Medicine Program.

On February 13, 2024, the City Council discussed a referral from Councilmember Kassan directing staff to:

• Create a full-time employment classification for a veterinarian with competitive salary and benefits and recruit for a full-time veterinarian as an employee for the animal shelter
• Expedite the hiring of front desk staff to respond to the animal shelter’s high volume of calls
• Review vet tech position salaries and benefits to ensure that they are competitive • Reduce backgrounding requirements on potential volunteers and paid staff • Reinstate the trap-neuter-release program to address cat overpopulation in partnership with local community organizations
• Provide sufficient free and low cost spay and neuter services for the Tri City community
• Open the animal shelter in the evenings and on weekends

After discussion, the City Council directed staff to analyze each component of the referral and to return to City Council on April 2, 2024, to present the status of ongoing efforts to address unmet animal services interests and to identify the resources and budgetary decisions necessary to resume services that have been reduced or suspended.

DISCUSSION/ANALYSIS: As discussed verbally by Police Command staff during the Council Meeting on February 13, 2024, several actions to address elements of the Council referral are already underway. City staff have already taken several actions to improve Animal Shelter service delivery and these updates are substantially responsive to the referral. This report also identifies yet unaddressed aspects of the referral, as well as other potential options and expenses that the City Council may wish to consider.

Full-Time Veterinarian (authorized)
The City Manager has authorized the addition of one full-time veterinarian and City staff are in the process of finalizing the classification and commensurate salary range. While staff cannot accurately estimate when a qualified veterinarian will be hired, the Police Department and Human Resources will prioritize its recruitment.

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$99,000 during the duration of the contract. This contract provides for the core expertise and licensing necessary to operate the shelter and provide care to animals. The contract veterinarian is currently providing consultation for cases, examining animals in the shelter’s care, performing surgery as needed, holding the premise permit and providing the licensing oversight necessary for the Shelter to administer medications. In January 2024, the shelter contracted with a second contract veterinarian to increase capacity. This contract allows for spay/neuter services for shelter animals over the course of two years, not to exceed $99,000 during the duration of the contract. Contract veterinarians are limited in their overall availability to the shelter and the addition of a full-time in-house veterinarian is expected to bring long-term stability.

Note that the addition of one full-time dedicated veterinarian will create additional capacity to provide services to the community but will not immediately create adequate capacity to perform free or low-cost spay and neuter services as additional resources would be required.

Expedited “Front Desk Staff” Hiring (underway)
Animal Services has seven budgeted clerical staff members including:
• One Animal Services Supervisor(filled)
• One Senior Office Specialist (filled)
• One Office Specialist II (filled)
• Four temporary Public Service Assistant II (vacant/active recruitments).

Human Resources staff have partnered with Police Department management to prioritize staffing Animal Shelter positions and have slowed some other citywide hiring activities to create capacity for this work on an urgent basis. Backgrounding requirements for new administrative employees at the animal shelter have also been reduced from the level required of public safety staff and are now consistent with the backgrounding requirements of most non-safety city positions.

Review Veterinary Technician Compensation (underway)
At the City Manager’s direction, the Human Resources Department is currently reviewing the Veterinary Technician position salaries and benefits. Human Resources is performing a special, off-cycle review of this classification and will bring forward any resulting recommendations for potential salary adjustment during the 2024/25 budgeting process.

In parallel, the Police Department proposed, and the City Manager approved the conversion of one 0.5 FTE Veterinary Technician position into a 1.0 FTE Veterinary Technician position.

Reduce Backgrounding Requirements (complete)
The Human Resources Department and Police Department administration have substantially reduced the background requirements for administrative and clerical staff hired to work in the animal shelter. Backgrounding requirements for clerical, customer service and support positions at the Animal Shelter have been aligned with the conventional City of Fremont standard background process employed by other non-safety City departments. Prospective shelter staff are no longer subject to pre-polygraph or enhanced backgrounding activities associated with the Police Department’s normal hiring process.

Trap-Neuter-Release (TNR) Program (subject to additional action/direction)

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For the purposes of this referral item, the City is analyzing two options for cats. If the City Council determines that the shelter should subsidize spay and neuter services to the public, the following programmatic recommendations and alternatives are options for Council and the City Manager to consider. If directed to conduct a TNR program, a one-time allocation of approximately $75,000 will likely be required to hire a consultant to fully develop the program and assess its environmental impact.

Staff Recommendation: Voucher Program for owned pets and cats as allowed by Fremont Municipal Code up to $100 per spay and neuter activity capped at $48,000 per year. The $100 voucher per animal is in-line with industry standards and would cover approximately half to a quarter of the spay and neuter service fee charged at low cost spay/neuter clinics in the Bay Area. The $48,000 per year cap anticipates an average of 40 spay and neuter procedures provided per month. The shelter’s donation account could potentially fund the first year of the voucher system, with additional funding sources like grants, continued donations, or a regular General Fund line item needed for the future. The voucher system would be restricted to Fremont residents and each household would be eligible for vouchers based on the maximum number of pets allowed by the municipal code. The shelter would establish a list of veterinarians and clinics who would accept the voucher, and a process for the clinics and veterinarians to get paid for the City’s part. The clinic would send the voucher to the shelter for reimbursement. The primary drawback to this model is that services may be limited by the availability of regional skilled veterinarians, however, this model will be sustainable from a City of Fremont staffing perspective.

Alternate option: Conduct a Trap-Neuter-Release Program using in-house City staff to perform services and coordinate volunteers. This level of service delivery would result in the need for an on-going General Fund budget increase of $75,000 with the goal of delivering 1,000 TNR operations per year. The associated cost of supplies to conduct one TNR is approximately $75. To conduct 1,000 TNR operations per year, staff estimates 40% of the full-time veterinarian and veterinary tech would be dedicated to providing this service (two working days per week). This option is less desirable from a budgetary and workload perspective, as it is contingent upon the Animal Shelter being at, or close to, fully staffed, and reduces the shelter’s capacity to perform other services such as general shelter operation activities and special projects (like support of homeless encampment mitigations) The enhanced service level will be difficult to maintain on an ongoing basis.

Provide Free and Low Cost Spay and Neuter Services (subject to additional action/direction) The Animal Shelter has not historically provided this service and is not currently budgeted or staffed to provide free and/or low cost spay and neuter services to Fremont residents for their owned dogs at this time. The recommended spay/neutering expense for owned cats is included in the voucher program language described earlier in this memo. In-house service provision of additional spay and neuter for owned dogs would at minimum require that the shelter successfully fill its approved (but unfilled) veterinarian and veterinary technician vacancies.

Upon hire of approved staff members (inclusive of the proposed veterinarian and 1.0 FTE veterinary technician), if directed to do so, staff anticipates the shelter would be able to perform spay and neuter of owned dogs on a limited basis, conducting one spay/neuter per

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week for owned dogs at first, eventually increasing to five spay/neuters per week. The cost of supplies and materials associated with this service is $450 to spay and $300 to neuter. 250 anticipated subsidized spay/neuters per year would result in a $94,000 General Fund budget increase for supplies and materials. This offering would constitute a new level of service to the public, would reduce capacity for other shelter activities, and its ongoing provision would be contingent upon the shelter acquiring new staff and remaining approximately fully staffed.

Animal Shelter Hours of Service (underway/subject to additional action) Police Department management has assessed current staff progress. Upon hiring and training new Public Service Assistant II (Customer Service) employees, the Animal Shelter will resume consistent, but limited drop-in operating hours one day per week with additional hours of drop-in public service commencing later this year. Expanding the hours of service for the Animal Shelter is dependent upon the securing of adequate staff. • On May 6, 2024, the shelter will commence open/drop-in hours to the public from 11:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. on Saturdays.
• On June 7, 2024, the shelter will open to the public from 11:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. on Fridays and Saturdays.
• The Police Department will expand the shelter’s service hours again as newly hired staff are onboarded and trained.

FISCAL IMPACT: The activities and program enhancements described in this document are largely already funded or are being proposed and accomplished via the reallocation of existing resources. Potentially unfunded activities are limited to the TNR program and the potential to subsidize free or low cost spay and neuter activities as identified in the referral.

If Council directs staff to pursue one of these service options, staff estimates that some combination of the following General Fund expenses will be incurred. If City Council provides direction, staff will prepare corresponding budget actions for consideration in the development of the Fiscal Year 2024/25 budget.

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$100 Voucher Program (staff recommended)

Program Elements
One Time
Expense Ongoing
FY 2024/25
Budget
Increase
$100 Vouchers $48,000 $48,000
Consultant
Support $75,000 $75,000
$75,000 $48,000 $123,000

Community Cat Trap-Neuter-Release Using In-House Staff (alternate option)

Program Elements
One Time
Expense Ongoing
FY 2024/25
Budget
Increase
Supplies and
Materials $75,000 $75,000
Consultant
Support $75,000 $75,000
Add 0.5 Veterinary
Technician $35,593 $35,593
$75,000 $109,000 $185,593

Low Cost Spay and Neuter Services to Pet Owners

Program Elements
One Time
Expense Ongoing
FY 2024/25
Budget
Increase
Supplies and
Materials $94,000 $94,000
Add 0.5 Veterinary
Technician $35,593 $35,593
$129,593 $129,593

ENVIRONMENTAL REVIEW: The recommended actions are exempt from and not subject to review under the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) because, without limitation, it is not a “project” as defined in CEQA Guidelines Section 15378(b)(2) and/or 15378(b)(5) and as it can be seen with certainty that there is no possibility that the activity may have a significant effect on the environment per CEQA Guidelines section 15601(b)(3), each as a separate and independent basis for CEQA compliance.

ATTACHMENTS: None.

RECOMMENDATION: Accept this referral response updating the status of staffing and service restorations and enhancements underway at the Fremont Tri-City Animal Shelter. If

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desired, provide the City Manager with programmatic direction related to currently unbudgeted Community Cat Trap-Neuter-Release and low cost spay and neuter activities or consideration in the 2024/25 budgeting process.

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COUNCIL STAFF REPORT (ID # 5108) DOC ID: 5108
Updated: 4/1/2024 8:46 AM by Alberto Quintanilla Page 1 LARGE VEHICLE PARKING ENFORCEMENT POLICY CONSIDERATION – Consideration of Procedures and Guidelines Outlining Parking Enforcement Near City Schools and Parks in Response to Council Request for Analysis Contact Persons:

Name: Allen DeMers Hans Larsen
Title: Deputy City Manager Public Works Director
Div/Dept: City Manager's Office Public Works
Phone: 510-494-4651 510-494-4722
E-Mail: [email protected] [email protected]

Executive Summary: The Fremont City Council directed staff to assess policy options to restrict large vehicles from parking near City schools and parks. This report provides an overview of City staff’s research and planning and identifies the expense and staffing required to enforce new comprehensive parking restrictions on large vehicles near schools and parks on a large scale. Because of staff’s existing authority and ability to take targeted enforcement actions with existing resources, combined with significant costs associated with a large vehicle parking ban at all Fremont schools, staff recommends that Council receive this report and take no further action at this time.

BACKGROUND: At the November 7, 2023, City Council meeting, Fremont residents voiced concerns about safety concerns associated with vehicular homelessness and large vehicles parked near Hirsh Elementary School, John M. Horner Middle School, Irvington High School, and Robertson High School. In response to residents’ concerns, staff informed the City Council and the public that an informational staff report detailing the legal framework and the City’s approach to vehicular homelessness would be presented at the November 14, 2023, City Council meeting.

At the November 14, 2023, City Council meeting, the City Council reviewed a report detailing the legal framework that guides City staff in their response to community concerns surrounding occupied vehicles on City streets, outlining the framework by which staff deploy resources to address vehicle related concerns, and updating the City Council on additional forthcoming actions and considerations associated with the City of Fremont’s Homelessness Response Plan, which is being prepared at this time. The City Council directed staff to explore the feasibility of large vehicle parking restrictions that might address safety concerns near schools and to a lesser degree near parks.

The City of Fremont contains 41 school sites that would be subject to a blanket school- based large vehicle parking ban. Additionally, the City of Fremont contains 73 parks that could be subject to additional enforcement if so directed by the City Council.

DISCUSSION/ANALYSIS: The City Manager and Public Works traffic safety professionals have within their authority the ability to implement safety improvements near schools and other high-impact traffic areas. These improvements can include prohibiting large vehicles from parking in places that impact students’ and parents’ safe routes to and from schools.

These guidelines are set forth in Fremont’s Municipal Code and Safe Routes to School

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Council Staff Report (ID # 5108) Meeting of April 2, 2024 Updated: 4/1/2024 8:46 AM by Alberto Quintanilla Page 2 Program and are exclusively traffic-and-pedestrian-safety-based considerations. Thoughtful applications of these guidelines will best meet the City Council’s interest regarding restricting large vehicle parking. Due to the substantially greater justification/need to address safe routes to and from schools, and in recognition of limited available resources to conduct parking enforcement, staff focused on analyzing school-based large vehicle restrictions. Restricting large vehicle parking near parks is less justified by traffic-safety- standards and is not immediately feasible given the limits on available staffing and resources. In general, applying a citywide large vehicle ban to both schools and parks would substantially increase the staffing and material expense outlined in this document.

Current/Planned Large Vehicle Parking Intervention
City staff are in the process of restricting large vehicle parking at school sites that the City and the School District have identified as most impacted by large vehicles (including Horner and Hirsch Schools). This small-scale intervention will restrict vehicles taller than 6’0” feet in height on multiple commuting paths into and away from Horner and Hirsch schools. This work is already underway using the Safe Routes to School model and in reliance on existing Police Department and Public Works budget and staffing authorizations. If the City Council seeks to expand this model of large vehicle parking enforcement to additional areas of the City, additional staff, equipment and budget will be required.

Prospective Citywide Ban on Large Vehicle Parking Near Schools

• Parking Restriction Sign Implementation: In order to enforce large vehicle parking near schools, staff must first adequately sign/notice impacted areas of the new restriction. Public Works staff estimates that parking signage required to establish no-parking areas will cost approximately $15,000 per school. Implementing restrictions at 39 additional Fremont Unified School District schools would cost approximately $585,000 in engineering and maintenance materials and labor costs.

• Police Parking Enforcement: The Fremont Police Department currently has two Parking Compliance Officers (PCOs) working opposite patrol shifts. This allows for daily PCO coverage to address parking issues throughout the entire city. Only one PCO is on duty each day of the week. On average, a PCO responds to approximately ten locations per day to conduct compliance checks, issue citations, and/or facilitate the tow of a vehicle. If there is a hostile subject or suspect vehicle involved in other criminal activity, or if a vehicle needs to be towed, the PCO must have sworn Police Officers respond to their location. Additionally, a Community Service Officer (CSO) is assigned to oversee the PCO duties, and to manage the workload. The PCO program falls under the Traffic Unit reporting to the Traffic Lieutenant and Traffic Sergeant.

To add 39 additional locations to the current parking enforcement model’s areas of responsibility, staff assesses that two additional Police Officers, two additional Community Service Officers, and four additional Parking Compliance Officers would need to be authorized at a total expense of approximately $985,000 in ongoing expense. This enhanced staffing model contemplates all aspects of parking enforcement that would accompany the expanded model, including the potential to arrange time-intensive activities such as towing a vehicle or managing interactions with uncooperative residents. Each of those staff members would also require the conventional outlay of vehicles, equipment, and uniforms that accompany their

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Council Staff Report (ID # 5108) Meeting of April 2, 2024 Updated: 4/1/2024 8:46 AM by Alberto Quintanilla Page 3 classifications. Additional explanation of Police Department staffing considerations associated with citywide enforcement of this model consist of the following:

o Add two Police Officers (with equipment and two vehicles): Two additional Police Officers would provide adequate personnel to respond to parking issues in support of the City’s Mobile Evaluation Team (MET) and the newly created PCOs. The addition of two Police Officers would allow patrol officers to stay within their designated policing districts. Serious parking incidents require anywhere from two to three patrol officers to respond, leaving only one to two patrol officers patrolling a district of approximately 30 square miles.

o Add two Community Service Officers (with equipment and two vehicles): Two additional Community Service Officers would be required as a result of the increased number of locations Parking Compliance Officers would be responsible for. The two Community Service Officers would be needed to supervise the PCO program and handle the administrative work associated with the increased PCO workforce.

o Add 4 Parking Compliance Officers (with equipment and 2 vehicles): Fremont Police Department currently breaks down patrolling districts into three zones, with each zone covering approximately 30 square miles. The Parking Compliance Officer program currently assigns one PCO per shift to patrol the entire City of Fremont. The addition of four Parking Compliance Officers, (for a total of 6 PCOs), would ensure a PCO is assigned to each patrolling district during the day

Having reviewed the substantial expense associated with this potential action, City staff advise caution in moving forward with a school-based citywide large vehicle ban at this time. The City Council will receive a comprehensive homelessness response plan draft document in May of 2024 and may wish to consider how best to spend available resources after having received and considered that document. Additionally, as demonstrated by the City’s action to address large vehicle parking issues on a limited basis, the City Manager and Public Works staff can focus limited available resources on the areas of the City that most require a traffic safety-based intervention.

FISCAL IMPACT: If the City Council directs staff to proceed with a citywide ban of large vehicles parked near all City of Fremont schools, the one-time and ongoing fiscal impact of that action are estimated in the table below.

Large Vehicle Parking
Program Enforcement
Near Schools Program
Element
One-time
Expense Ongoing Expense
Total Impact to
Fiscal Year
2024/25 Budget
Sign Installation (39 school
sites)
$585,000 $585,000
Ongoing Sign Maintenance Negligible
Two Police Officers $465,780 $465,780
Two Community Service
Officers
$268,880 $268,880

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Officers
$447,576 $447,576
Equipment to Support New
Staff
$7,000 $7,000
Vehicles to Support New
Staff
$498,000 $53,000 $551,000

Total $1,083,000 $1,242,236 $2,325,236

Staff did not analyze the impact of large vehicle enforcement near all City parks in great detail but based on the number of parks and the cost associated with enhanced enforcement at each of the City of Fremont’s schools, enforcement at all of the City of Fremont’s 73 parks in addition to all of the City’s 41 schools would almost triple the cost estimates outlined in the table above, creating a total new parking enforcement expense in excess of $5 Million.

ENVIRONMENTAL REVIEW: N/A

ATTACHMENTS: None.

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Fremont City Council Meeting: 04/02/24 07:00 PM
3300 Capitol Avenue Div/Dept: Public Works
Fremont, CA 94538 Category: Code Adoptions & Amendments

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COUNCIL STAFF REPORT (ID # 5112) DOC ID: 5112
Updated: 3/29/2024 12:48 PM by Dina Lewis Page 1
UPDATE TO PARKING REGULATIONS - Introduce an Ordinance Amending Fremont Municipal Code Section 10.05.630 “Stopping or Parking Prohibited – Signs Required” Related to Parking Near Intersections and Vehicle Heights; and Find Actions are Exempt from CEQA Review
Contact Persons:

Name: Noe Veloso Hans Larsen
Title: Assistant City Engineer Public Works Director
Div/Dept: Public Works Public Works
Phone: 510-494-4774 510-494-4722
E-Mail: [email protected] [email protected]

Executive Summary: The purpose of this report is introduce an ordinance updating Fremont’s parking regulations to incorporate new state legislation and existing California Vehicle Code regulations. The parking regulation updates will allow for enforcement of parking violations that create traffic safety concerns or issues in the community, relating to visibility at street intersections and the height of parked vehicles.

BACKGROUND: In October 2023, Governor Newsom signed into law Assembly Bill 413 (AB 413), which was sponsored by Fremont’s State Assembly representative, Alex Lee.

AB 413, which is also referred to as the “daylighting” law, prohibits stopping, standing, or parking of a vehicle within 20 feet of the vehicle approach side of any marked or unmarked crosswalk or 15 feet of any crosswalk where a curb extension is present. The bill also allows cities to establish a different distance by ordinance that is justified by established traffic standards and has marked the different distance at the intersection using curb paint or a sign. AB 413 takes effect on January 1, 2024, but citation enforcement cannot commence until January 1, 2025. AB 413 is codified in California Vehicle Code Section 22500(n)(1)(A).

California Vehicle Code (CVC) Section 22507 allows local authorities to prohibit or restrict the stopping, parking, or standing of vehicles, including but not limited to, vehicles that are six feet or more in height within 100 feet of an intersection, on certain streets or portions thereof, during all or certain hours of the day. In order for the City of Fremont to use the legislative authority enabled by AB 413 (intersection daylighting) and CVC 22507 (vehicle height restrictions), the City must adopt an ordinance to incorporate these regulations into the Fremont Municipal Code.

DISCUSSION/ANALYSIS: The intent of the “daylighting” law is to create better visibility of pedestrians at intersection crossings. Vehicles that are parked immediately adjacent to marked or unmarked crossings limit visibility of pedestrians, which increases the risk for pedestrian related severe injury or fatal collisions. Intersection daylighting is considered a best practice for improving traffic safety. The City of Fremont has implemented intersection daylighting measures in the past, particularly in school zones, as part of the Vision Zero traffic safety program using physical devices such as signs, markings, and plastic posts.

Currently, the Fremont Municipal Code allows for the use of curb paint or signs to restrict parking within twenty feet of a crosswalk at an intersection in any business district or within

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twenty feet of the approach to any traffic signal, boulevard stop sign or official electric flashing device. AB 413 would restrict parking on the approach side of an intersection crossing citywide without the need for curb paint or signs. All other parking restrictions not already codified in the CVC would need the installation of curb paint or signs.

The enforcement of AB 413 will be gradual to allow for widespread community education.

Significant efforts will be made to educate the community of the “daylighting” law through social media posts and newsletter articles throughout the remainder of the year. Early enforcement will result in warnings to educate motorists until citations can be issued starting January 1, 2025.

Similarly, the intent of CVC 22507 is to create visibility at intersection crossings or throughout a roadway corridor where there may be multiple driveways where clear line of sight is needed. The parking restrictions of vehicles over six feet in height will be implemented in areas where large vehicles are impeding clear line of sight or where the stopping, standing, or parking of such vehicles would unduly interfere with the free movement of traffic. Signs would be required for the implementation and enforcement of CVC 22507.

Staff has prepared a draft Ordinance (see Attachment) that amends Section 10.05.630 of Chapter 10.05 of Title 10 of the Fremont Municipal Code to adopt parking regulation updates.

FISCAL IMPACT: There is no direct cost associated with the recommended action to amend the City’s parking regulations. There will be minimal cost for purchasing and installation of parking restriction signs as needed. Funding for new parking restriction signs is part of the City’s existing operating budget for street maintenance, and funding for enforcement of the proposed parking restrictions is included in the existing operating budget for the Parking Compliance Program. It is noted that the new “daylighting” law makes parking near an intersection illegal and therefore reduces the need to provide signs or curb markings, resulting is a potential savings of future costs.

ENVIRONMENTAL REVIEW: This ordinance is exempt from review under the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) pursuant to CEQA Guidelines Section 15061(b)(3), in that it is not a project which has the potential for causing a significant effect on the environment.

ATTACHMENTS:
• Draft Ordinance Update to Parking Regulations

RECOMMENDATIONS:

2. Introduce an ordinance amending Section 10.05.630 of the Fremont Municipal Code to update parking regulations.

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Ordinance No. XX-2024 Page 1 of 3

DRAFT
ORDINANCE NO. XX-2024

AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
FREMONT AMENDING SECTION 10.05.630 OF THE FREMONT

MUNICIPAL CODE TO UPDATE CITY PARKING REGULATIONS

NOW, THEREFORE, THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF FREMONT DOES ORDAIN AS FOLLOWS:

SECTION 1. LEGISLATIVE FINDINGS AND DECLARATIONS.

The City Council hereby adopts the following findings and declarations in support of this ordinance.

A. The California Vehicle Code, including Sections 22500 and 22507, prohibit the stopping, standing, and parking of vehicles in certain locations and authorizes the City of Fremont (“City”) to establish its own regulations that are not in conflict with state law by resolution or ordinance.

B. The City’s regulations regarding stopping, standing and parking are codified in the Fremont Municipal Code, Title 10, Chapter 10.05, Article X.

C. The term “daylighting” refers to a strategy to improve visibility at intersections by prohibiting parking within a certain distance of an intersection and crosswalks.

C. This ordinance amends the City’s parking regulations to incorporate new state legislation and existing California Vehicle Code regulations to enable the City implement “daylighting” which would increase visibility at intersections by prohibiting parking within a certain distance of intersections and crosswalks thereby improving safety for pedestrians, bicyclists, and motor vehicles.

D. The Council has considered all relevant information, the staff report, oral testimony if any, and all other information presented during the open and properly agendized City Council meeting, and adopts the findings herein.

SECTION 2. FREMONT MUNICIPAL CODE CHAPTER 10.05, AMENDED.

Fremont Municipal Code Title 10 (Vehicles and Traffic), Chapter 10.05 (Traffic Regulations), Article X (Stopping, Standing and Parking), Section 10.05.630 (Stopping or Parking Prohibited – Signs Required) is amended to read as follows (additions are shown as underlined text and deletions as strikethrough):

10.05.630 Stopping, standing, or parking prohibited – Signs required.

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Attachment: Draft Ordinance Update to Parking Regulations (5112 : UPDATE TO PARKING REGULATIONS) Ordinance No. XX-2024 Page 2 of 3

(a) A person shall not stop, park, or leave standing any vehicle whether attended or unattended, except when necessary to avoid conflict with other traffic or in compliance with the directions of a peace officer or official traffic control device, in any of the following places:
(1) Within 20 feet of the vehicle approach side of any marked or unmarked crosswalk or within 15 feet of any crosswalk where a curb extension is present. Signs or curb paint is not required.

(b)(a) The city manager shall appropriately sign or mark the following places and when so signed or marked no person shall stop, stand or park a vehicle at in any of such places:
(1) At any place within 20 feet of a crosswalk at an intersection in any business district except that a bus may stop at a designated bus stop.
(2) Within 20 feet of the approach to any traffic signal, boulevard stop sign or official electric flashing device.
(3) At any place where the city manager determines that it is necessary in order to eliminate dangerous traffic hazards.
(c)(b) The city manager shall appropriately sign or mark any locations in the city within 50 100 feet from an intersectionng street or right-of-way extension, on certain streets or portions thereof, when the city manager determines it is necessary to prohibit parking of vehicles with an overall height of eight six feet or greater as measured from the ground, including any load thereon, except excluding for incidental equipment such as roof racks; and, when so signed or marked, no person shall stand, stop or park such a vehicle in any such place.

SECTION 3. CEQA.

The City Council finds, under Title 14 of the California Code of Regulations, Section 15061(b)(3) and 15378, that this ordinance is exempt from the requirements of the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) in that it is not a project which has the potential for causing a significant effect on the environment and is a governmental activity that will not result in direct or indirect physical changes in the environment.

SECTION 4. SEVERABILITY.

If any section, subsection, sentence, clause or phrase of this ordinance is for any reason held by a court of competent jurisdiction to be invalid, such a decision shall not affect the validity of the remaining portions of this ordinance. The City Council hereby declares that it would have passed this ordinance and each section or subsection, sentence, clause and phrase thereof, irrespective of the fact that any one or more sections, subsections, sentences, clauses or phrases be declared invalid.

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shall supersede any other city ordinance in conflict herewith.

The foregoing ordinance was introduced before the City Council of the City of Fremont, at the regular meeting of the City Council, held on the ____day of _________, 2024 and adopted at a regular meeting of the City Council held on the ____day of _______________, 2024 by the following vote:

AYES:

NOES:

ABSENT:

ABSTAIN:

_________________________________
Mayor
ATTEST:

__________________________________
City Clerk
APPROVED AS TO FORM:

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City Attorney

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Attachment: Draft Ordinance Update to Parking Regulations (5112 : UPDATE TO PARKING REGULATIONS) Fremont City Council Meeting: 04/02/24 07:00 PM
3300 Capitol Avenue Div/Dept: City Council
Fremont, CA 94538 Category: Council Referrals & Appointments

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COUNCIL STAFF REPORT (ID # 5134) DOC ID: 5134
Updated: 3/29/2024 12:56 PM by Dina Lewis Page 1
MAYOR MEI REFERRAL: Appointments to Advisory Body
Contact Persons:

Name: Lily Mei
Title: Mayor
Div/Dept: City Council
Phone: 510-284-4011
E-Mail: [email protected]

MAYOR MEI REFERRAL: Appointments to Advisory Body

ATTACHMENTS:
• Recreation Commission Applications

APPOINTMENTS:

Advisory Body Appointee Term Expires

Recreation Commission Ryan Dennis 12/31/2027

Recreation Commission Amar Tiwari 12/31/2025

RECOMMENDATION: Approve appointments.

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Attachment: Recreation Commission Applications (5134 : Mayor Mei Referral: Appointments to Advisory Body; Boards & Commissions;

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Attachment: Recreation Commission Applications (5134 : Mayor Mei Referral: Appointments to Advisory Body; Boards & Commissions; -1-
Board and Commission Application

Board or Commission you wish to serve on: _____________________________

(Planning Commission applicants: Please attach supplemental questionnaire)

Submit application to:

Office of the City Clerk
3300 Capitol Avenue, Building A
P.O. Box 5006
Fremont, CA 94537-5006

Personal Information:

Mr.

Mrs. 
Ms. 
Name: ______________________________________________________________________ Last First MI

Home Address: ____ _________ ________ ______
Street City State Zip

Home Telephone: ___________ Work Telephone: __________

E-mail: _________________ Fax:___________________________

Resident of the City of Fremont: ____________ years

Demographic Information:

Ethnicity:
□ American Indian or Alaskan Native □ Chinese
□ Black or African American □ White
□ Afghan □ Vietnamese
□ Mexican □ Filipino
□ Indian □ Pakistani

□ Other Asian origin: ________________ (write-in optional) □ Other African origin: _______________ (write-in optional) □ Other Hispanic, Latino, or Spanish origin: __________ (write-in optional)

RECREATION

TIWARI AMAR

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Gender:
□ Male □ Prefer to self-identify
□ Female □ Prefer not to say

Language(s) Spoken: _____________________

Background Information:

Why do you wish to serve as a member of this Board or Commission: ____________________

____________________________________________________________________________

What would you bring by way of perspective or experience to this Board or Commission: _____

____________________________________________________________________________

Employment/Volunteer Information:

Please list any qualifications you feel would provide positive input to the work of the commission.

Organization: _______________________________________ Dates: ____________________

Location: ________________________________ Position(s): __________________________

Responsibilities/accomplishments: ________________________________________________

____________________________________________________________________________

Organization: _______________________________________ Dates: ____________________

Location: ________________________________ Position(s): __________________________ For the past 5 years I have
been working on sustainbility solutions for public sector customers. I've learned to have profound appreciation for the work that city electeds and staff do for our community. I would like to give back to my community and serve by soliticing the communities' input on City improvements and help staff and council make the best decision for everyone.

I have worked with several municipalities and understand how to work with city council, staff, and community to get things done. Specifically related to the Recreation Commission, I'd like to ensure that the new Community Center plans take into account sustainability solutions to better our environment and citizenry.

ENGIE
June 2019 - Present
Oakland
Clean Energy Developer
Experience working with city council, staff, and taking community input to provide clean energy solutions that the cities' desire.

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Responsibilities/accomplishments: ________________________________________________