*Consent Items
MINUTES
FREMONT CITY COUNCIL MEETING
DECEMBER 3, 2024
FREMONT CITY HALL AND
VIRTUAL MEETING VIA ZOOM
7:00 P.M.
TELECONFERENCE NOTICE
Pursuant to Government Code Section 54953(b), the following meeting will include teleconference participation by Councilmember Shao from:
Le Méridien Barcelona
La Rambla 111, Carrer del Pintor Fortuny, 4-6, 08001
Barcelona, Spain
1. PRELIMINARY
A. Call to Order: Mayor Mei called the meeti ng to order at 7:00 p.m.
B. Flag Salute: Councilmember Keng led th e salute to the flag.
C. Roll Call: Mayor Mei, Vice Mayor Campbell, Councilmembers: Keng, Kimberlin, Shao, Salwan, and Cox
D. Announcements by Mayor/City Manager/City Attorney
Mayor Mei announced the Boards and Commissions vacancies.
City Manager Shackelford shared information regarding items of Council/community interest.
E. Report Out of Closed Session – None.
2. CONSENT CALENDAR
* A. Waive Reading of Ordinances: The City Attorney read the titles of ordinances to be considered.
On a motion by Councilmember Cox, seconded by Councilmember Salwan, the City Council waived further readings of proposed ordinances.
Ayes: Mayor Mei, Vice Mayor Ca mpbell, Councilmembers: Keng, Kimberlin, Shao, Salwan, and Cox
Noes: None
Absent: None
Abstain: None
*Consent Items
* B. Approval of Minutes – None.
* C. Mayor Mei opened consideration of Appr oval of the Plans and Specifications and Award of Contract to Terocons, Inc. in the Amount of $2,828,653 (Including 12% Contingency) for the 2025 Citywide Concrete Repairs and Intersection Ramps Project (PWC8483-I); Make Findings of CEQA Exemption.
On a motion by Councilmember Cox, seconded by Councilmember Salwan, the City Council approved the following actions related to the 2025 Citywide Concrete Repairs and Intersection Ramps Project (PWC8483-I):
1. Approved the plans and specifications for the project.
2. Accepted the bid and awarded the construction contract to the lowest responsive and responsible bidder, Terocons, Inc. in the amount of $2,528,653 and allocated a 12% construction contingency in the amount of $300,000 for a total construction contract amount of $2,828,653 and authorized the City Manager, or her designee, to execute the contract.
3. Found this project is exempt from CEQA review pursuant to CEQA Guidelines section 15301 as the repair, maintenance or minor alteration of existing facilities involving no or negligible expansion of the use beyond that presently existing.
Ayes: Mayor Mei, Vice Mayor Ca mpbell, Councilmembers: Keng, Kimberlin, Shao, Salwan, and Cox
Noes: None
Absent: None
Abstain: None
* D. Mayor Mei opened consideration of Appr oval of a Four-Year Lease Amendment with the County of Alameda for a Total of 4,867 Square Feet of Office and Common Area Space at the Family Resource Center (FRC); Exempt from CEQA Review per CEQA Guidelines Section 15301.
On a motion by Councilmember Cox, seconded by Councilmember Salwan the City Council authorized the City Manager, or her designee, to execute a four-year lease amendment, as described in the staff report, with the County of Alameda for a total of 4,867 square feet of office and common area space located at the Fremont Family Resource Center.
Ayes: Mayor Mei, Vice Mayor Ca mpbell, Councilmembers: Keng, Kimberlin, Shao, Salwan, and Cox
Noes: None
Absent: None
Abstain: None
* E. Mayor Mei opened consideration of Author ize City Manager to Execute Side Letters of Agreement to Reestablish Hiring Incentives and Amend the Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) between the City of Fremont and the Fremont Police Association
*Consent Items
(FPA) to Increase Compensation, Create a Pilot Double Overtime Program, and Revise Longevity and Educational Incentive Pays.
This item was removed from the Consent Calendar. Mayor Mei opened the public comment period. The following person(s) commented: Alexander Gregory (representing Fremont Police Association President), Kelly Abreu, and Sai Nagarajan. There being no additional speakers, Mayor Mei closed the public comment period. Staff responded to questions from Councilmembers.
On a motion by Councilmember Salwan, seconded by Councilmember Keng, the City Council approved the terms negotiated with the Fremont Police Association (FPA) to reestablish hiring Incentives, adjust base compensation, and replace the existing Education Incentive Program with a combination of POST and Longevity Pays, and authorized the City Manager, or her designee, to execute Side Letters of Agreement with FPA memorializing the negotiated terms.
Ayes: Mayor Mei, Vice Mayor Ca mpbell, Councilmembers: Keng, Kimberlin, Shao, Salwan, and Cox
Noes: None
Absent: None
Abstain: None
* F. Mayor Mei opened consideration of Auth orization to Execute a Fifth Amendment to Service Agreement with Alameda County Probation Department for Juvenile Justice Crime Prevention Act (JJCPA) Programs Supporting At-Risk Youth and Families, through June 30, 2025, and a Third Amendment to a Subcontract with Seneca Family of Agencies (Seneca); Authorization for Associated Appropriation Actions; and Make Findings of CEQA Exemption.
On a motion by Councilmember Cox, seconded by Councilmember Salwan, the City Council:
1. Authorized the City Manager, or her designee, to execute a Fifth Amendment with ACPD for the additional amount of $56,268, increasing the total not-to-exceed amount from $397,179 to $453,447, for the City to continue to provide youth groups and parenting programs through June 30, 2025.
2. Authorized the City Manager, or her designee, to execute a Third Amendment to a sub- contract with Seneca, for the additional amount of $36,451, increasing the not-to-exceed amount from $191,449 to $227,900, through June 30, 2025.
3. Appropriated an additional $56,258 in FY 24/25 to the AC Probation JJCPA account in Fund 133.
Ayes: Mayor Mei, Vice Mayor Ca mpbell, Councilmembers: Keng, Kimberlin, Shao, Salwan, and Cox
Noes: None
Absent: None
Abstain: None
*Consent Items
3. CEREMONIAL ITEMS
A. Proclamation: California Nursery Garden Club
4. PUBLIC COMMUNICATIONS
A. Oral and Written Communications
Mayor Mei opened the public comment period. The following people commented:
Karthikeyan S. (provided a handout), Selvaraj (AKSC), John Hinds, Ganesh Balamitran (AKSC), Sai N., Vincent Hu (Marwood Company, provided a handout), Lee Jatta (Westcliff Group), Mark Smith (Westcliff Group), and Golden Shao. There being no additional speakers, Mayor Mei closed the public comment period.
5. SCHEDULED ITEMS
A. Mayor Mei opened consideration of Pub lic Hearing (Published Notice) to consider a resolution 1) authorizing the City Manager or her designee to negotiate, execute and implement a Power Purchase Agreement (PPA) with Ava Community Energy for installation of solar-battery microgrids at six critical City facilities; 2) finding that the PPA qualifies for expedited procurement under California Government Code Section 4217.10; and 3) finding that the project is categorically exempt from the requirements of the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) per, without limitation, on a separate and independent basis, Public Resources Code 21080.35, Guideline 15301 (Existing Facilities), 15303 (New Construction or Conversion of Small Structures), and 15311 (Accessory Structures). (Critical Municipal Facilities Project)
Community Development Director Dan Schoenholz shared a presentation. Sustainability Coordinator Kranti Kapur was also available for discussion. Staff responded to questions from Councilmembers. Mayor Mei opened the public hearing. The following persons commented:
Steve Skala, Kelly Abreu, and John Hinds. There being no additional speakers, Mayor Mei closed the public hearing. Councilmembers provided comment.
On a motion by Councilmember Cox, seconded by Mayor Mei, the City Council adopted Resolution No. 2024-49: a) authorizing the City Manager, or her designee, to negotiate, and execute a PPA with Ava Community Energy, consistent with the terms described in the staff report; b) finding that California Government Code Section 4217.10, et seq., applies to the PPA and authorizes s for expedited procurement; and c) finding that the project is exempt from CEQA per, without limitation, on a separate and independent basis, Public Resources Code 21080.35, Guideline 15301 (Existing Facilities), 15303 (New Construction or Conversion of Small Structures), and 15311 (Accessory Structures).
Ayes: Mayor Mei, Vice Mayor Ca mpbell, Councilmembers: Keng, Kimberlin, Shao, Salwan, and Cox
Noes: None
Absent: None
Abstain: None
*Consent Items
6. OTHER BUSINESS – None.
7. ITEMS REFERRED BY COUNCILMEMBERS
A. Council Referrals – None.
B. Appointments to Boards, Commissions, Committees
1. Mayor Mei opened for consideration of Mayor Mei Referral: Appointments and Reappointments to Advisory Bodies
Appointments:
Advisor
y Bodies Appointee Term Expires
Art Review Board
Judy Lam
12/31/2025
Economic Development Advisory Commission
At-Large Representative
Anurag Mishra 12/31/2026
Environmental Sustainability Commission
Business Community Representative
Bettina Grab 12/31/2028
Historical Architectural Review Board Paul Welschmeyer
12/31/2028
Recreation Commission
Sunita Lodha 12/31/2025
Senior Citizens Commission
Edilberto Aguilera 12/31/2026
Reappointments:
Advisory Bodies Appointee Term Expires
Citizens Advisory Committee
(CDBG Program)
William Bain 12/31/2028
Citizens Advisory Committee
(CDBG Program)
Bowen Hou 12/31/2028
Citizens Advisory Committee
(CDBG Program)
Preeti Kristipati 12/31/2028
Citizens Advisory Committee
(CDBG Program)
Claudia Bess 12/31/2028
Citizens Advisory Committee
(CDBG Program)
Claudia Bess 12/31/2028
*Consent Items
Advisory Bodies Appointee Term Expires
Environmental Sustainability Commission
At-Large Representative
Paul Kelley 12/31/2028
Library Advisory Commission Janet Perry 12/31/2028
Planning Commission Yonggang Zhang 12/31/2028
Recreation Commission Sundar Sankaran 12/31/2028
Youth Advisory Commission Tia Mehta 12/31/2026
Youth Advisory Commission Rohan Bhagra 12/31/2026
Youth Advisory Commission Aryav Dube 12/31/2026
Youth Advisory Commission Lemeng Kong 12/31/2026
Youth Advisory Commission Shamak Gowda 12/31/2026
Youth Advisory Commission Kaitlyn Huynh 12/31/2026
On a motion by Councilmember Salwan, seconded by Councilmember Cox, the City Council approved appointments.
Ayes: Mayor Mei, Vice Mayor Ca mpbell, Councilmembers: Keng, Kimberlin, Shao, Salwan, and Cox
Noes: None
Absent: None
Abstain: None
C. Legislative Actions – None.
D. Report on Committee Assignments – None.
8. ADJOURNMENT: There being no further business, Mayor Mei adjourned the meeting at 8:15 p.m.
Attest: Approved:
_____________________________ ___________________________ Susan Gauthier, City Clerk RAJ SALWAN, Mayor