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MINUTES
FREMONT CITY COUNCIL MEETING
APRIL 9, 2024
FREMONT CITY HALL AND
VIRTUAL MEETING VIA ZOOM
7:00 P.M.
1. PRELIMINARY
A. Call to Order: Mayor Mei called the meeti ng to order at 7:02 p.m.
B. Flag Salute: Vice Mayor Shao led the salute to the flag.
C. Roll Call: Present: Mayor Mei, Vice Mayor Shao, Councilmembers: Keng, Campbell, Kassan, Salwan, and Cox
D. Announcements by Mayor/City Manager/City Attorney
Mayor Mei announced the Boards and Commissions vacancies.
City Manager Shackelford introduced colleagues.
E. Report Out of Closed Session – None.
2. CONSENT CALENDAR
* A. Waive Reading of Ordinances: The City Attorney read the titles of ordinances to be considered.
On a motion by Councilmember Cox, seconded by Vice Mayor Shao, the City Council waived further readings of proposed ordinances.
Ayes: Mayor Mei, Vice Mayor Shao, Councilmembers: Keng, Campbell, Kassan, Salwan, an
d Cox
Noes: None
Absent: None
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bstain: None
* B. Mayor Mei opened considera tion of Approval of Minutes
This item was removed from the Consent Calendar.
On a motion by Councilmember Campbell, seconded by Councilmember Salwan, the City Council approved minutes for the Special Meeting of March 4, 2024, the Regular Meeting of March 5, 2024, and the Regular Meeting of March 19, 2024
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Ayes: Mayor Mei, Councilmembers: Keng, Campbell, Kassan, Salwan, and Cox
Noes: None
Absent: None
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bstain: Vice Ma yor Shao
* C. Mayor Mei opened consideration of a Second Reading and Adoption of an Ordinance Amending Section 10.05.630 of the Fremont Municipal Code to Update City Parking Regulations (Assembly Bill 413 (AB 413), which is also referred to as the “daylighting” law)
On a motion by Councilmember Cox, seconded by Vice Mayor Shao, the City Council adopted Ordinance No. 03-2024 amending Section 10.05.630 of the Fremont Municipal Code to update parking regulations.
Ayes: Mayor Mei, Vice Mayor Shao, Councilmembers: Keng, Campbell, Kassan, Salwan, and Cox
Noes: None
Absent: None
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bstain: None
* D. Mayor Mei opened consideration of A pproval to Adopt a Resolution of Intention Declaring the Intent to Levy and Collect Assessment for Fremont Landscaping Assessment District 88 for Fiscal Year 2024/25 (Proposed Annual Assessment)
This item was removed from the Consent Calendar.
On a motion by Councilmember Cox, seconded by Vice Mayor Shao, the City Council:
1. Adopted Resolution No. 2024-11 ordering th e preparation and filing of the annual Engineer’s Report for Landscaping Assessment District 88 for Fiscal Year 2024/25.
2. Adopted Resolution No. 2024-12 stating the inte nt of the City Council of the City of Fremont to levy and collect assessments for Fremont Landscaping Assessment District 88 for Fiscal Year 2024/25.
Ayes: Vice Mayor Shao, Councilmembers: Keng, Campbell, Kassan, an
d Cox
Noes: None
Absent: None
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bstain: Ma yor Mei and Councilmember Salwan (property interest)
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* E. Mayor Mei opened consideration of A pproval to Introduce an Ordinance Amending Fremont Municipal Code Section 2.05.060, and Authorizing a Salary Increase for the Mayor and Council Members (Adjustment to the Salaries of the Mayor and Councilmembers)
This item was removed from the Consent Calendar.
On a motion by Councilmember Campbell, seconded by Councilmember Cox, the City Council introduced an ordinance amending the Fremont Municipal Code to authorize an increase in the salary of the City Councilmembers to $2,602.56 per month and of the Mayor to $4,623.83 per month, effective after the new City Council is seated following the election of November 5, 2024.
Ayes: Mayor Mei, Vice Mayor Shao, Councilmembers: Keng, Campbell, Kassan, and Cox
Noes: Councilmember Salwan
Absent: None
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bstain: None
3. CEREMONIAL ITEMS
A. Arts, Culture and Creativity Month, April 2024
4. PUBLIC COMMUNICATIONS
A. Oral and Written Communications
Communications submitted to the City Clerk were compiled, distributed to the City Council and staff, and published in the City's Agenda Center on fremont.gov, and were placed on file.
The following persons commented: Cindy Bonior (Fremont Chamber of Commerce, President/CEO), Jasmine Basrai (Fremont Chamber of Commerce, Chair), John Schinkel- Kludjian (Fremont Chamber of Commerce, Board of Directors), Mubeen Quadri, and John Hinds (provided a handout).
5. SCHEDULED ITEMS – None.
6. OTHER BUSINESS
A. Mayor Mei opened consideration of the 2023 Community Survey, Presented by FM3 Research
Curt Below, Partner & COO with Fairbank, Maslin, Maullin, Metz & Associates (FM3) presented a summary of the City’s 2023 community survey results. Mr. Below responded to questions from Councilmembers. Mayor Mei opened the public comment period. The
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following person commented: John Hinds. There being no additional speakers, Mayor Mei closed the public comment period. This was followed by comments by Councilmembers.
The City Council accepted the presentation from FM3.
7. ITEMS REFERRED BY COUNCILMEMBERS
A. Council Referrals – None.
B. Appointments to Boards, Commissions, Committees – None.
C. Legislative Actions – None.
D. Report on Committee Assignments – None.
8. ADJOURNMENT: There being no further business, Mayor Mei adjourned the meeting at 8:40 p.m.
Attest: Approved:
_____________________________ ___________________________ Susan Gauthier, City Clerk LILY MEI, Mayor