City Council Chambers
3300 Capitol Avenue
Fremont, CA
Fremont City Council
Lily Mei, Mayor
Desrie Campbell, Vice Mayor
Teresa Keng, District 1
Kathy Kimberlin, District 3
Yang Shao, District 4
Raj Salwan, District 5
Teresa Cox, District 6
City Staff
Karena Shackelford, City Manager
Rafael E. Alvarado, Jr., City Attorney
Christina Briggs, Assistant City Manager
Brian Stott, Assistant City Manager
Allen DeMers, Deputy City Manager
Kim Beranek, Community Services Director
Geneva Bosques, Communications and
Legislative Affairs Director
Zoraida Diaz, Fire Chief
Tina Gallegos, Human Resources Director
Susan Gauthier, City Clerk
Kelly King, Maintenance Operations Director
Hans Larsen, Public Works Director
Donovan Lazaro, Economic Development Director
David Persselin, Finance Director
Dan Schoenholz, Community Dev. Director
Sanford Taylor, Information Technology Director
Sean Washington, Chief of Police
Fremont City Council Agenda and
Report
December 10, 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 - December 10, 2024
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IMPORTANT NOTICE REGARDING THE CITY COUNCIL MEETING.
The live stream of the meeting may be viewed on the City of Fremont’s website at www.Fremont.gov/Channel27, which provides a link to the live stream; or, via Comcast Channel 27.
Please note at this time, Channel 27 is only available to Comcast cable subscribers. The public may also view the meeting via Zoom, or attend in-person in the Council Chamber. The lobby doors open approximately 15 minutes prior to the start of the meeting. The public is strongly encouraged but not required to wear masks.
Attending December 10, 2024, City Council meeting online via Zoom https://us06web.zoom.us/j/83515595980
Meeting ID: 835 1559 5980
Addressing the Council
Spoken Public Communications / Public Comment is limited to persons attending the Council Meeting in the City Council Chambers.
How to submit Public Communications / Public Comment by email prior to the meeting:
Send an email to [email protected] by 4:00 p.m. the day of the meeting. Please identify the agenda item number & letter, and meeting date in the subject line of your email or specify that it is not related to an agenda item. Emails will be compiled into files by agenda item number/letter, distributed to the City Council and staff, and published in the City's Agenda Center on www.fremont.gov. If you wish to share an attachment/exhibit, submit the pdf formatted document(s) to the email above by the noted deadline.
Electronic comments on agenda items for the City Council meeting may only be submitted by email. Comments via text and social media (Facebook, Twitter, etc.) will not be accepted.
How to provide Spoken Public Comment during the meeting for items on the agenda:
Attend meeting in-person in the Council Chamber, fill out a “Request to Speak – Speaker Card” with the agenda item number & letter, and submit to the City Clerk. When the Mayor calls for the item on which you wish to speak, step to the podium to address the City Council. Please limit your remarks on matters related to the agency and to the time limit allotted.
How to provide Spoken Public Comment during the meeting for items not on the agenda (Oral Communications):
Any person desiring to speak on a matter which is not scheduled on this agenda may do so under the Oral Communications section of Public Communications. Attend the meeting in-person in the Council Chamber and submit your speaker card to the City Clerk prior to the commencement of Oral communications. Only those who have submitted cards prior to the beginning of Oral Communications will be permitted to speak. Please be aware the California Government Code prohibits the City Council from taking any immediate action on an item which does not appear on the agenda, unless the item meets stringent statutory requirements. The Mayor may limit the time allotted for public speakers, and each speaker may only address the Council once on each agenda item.
The City Council Agendas may be accessed online: https://www.fremont.gov/government/agenda-center
Availability of Public Records
All disclosable public records relating to an open session item on this agenda that are distributed by the City to all or a majority of the City Council less than 72 hours prior to the meeting will be available for public inspection in specifically labeled binders located in the lobby of Fremont City Hall, 3300 Capitol Avenue during normal business hours, at the time the records are distributed to the City Council.
Information about the City or items scheduled on the Agenda and Report may be referred to:
Address: City Clerk
City of Fremont
3300 Capitol Avenue, Bldg. A
Fremont, California 94538
Telephone: (510) 284-4060
If you are an individual with a disability and need a reasonable modification or accommodation pursuant to the Americans with Disabilities Act, or if you do not have access to email or the internet, please contact the City Clerk’s Office at (510) 284-4060 or [email protected] at least two working days prior to the meeting for assistance.
Your interest in the conduct of our City’s business is appreciated.
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Agenda
Fremont City Council Regular Meeting
December 10, 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 – for the Regular Meeting of October 8, 2024, the Regular Meeting of November 12, 2024, and the Special and Regular Meetings of November 19, 2024
Contact Persons:
Name: Susan Gauthier
Title: City Clerk
Dept: City Clerk's Office
Phone: 510-284-4076
E-Mail: [email protected]
RECOMMENDATION: Approve minutes.
C. CERTIFICATION OF ELECTION RESULTS - Adopt a Resolution that Certifies the November 5, 2024 Election Results
Contact Persons:
Name: Susan Gauthier Allen DeMers
Title: City Clerk Deputy City Manager
Dept: City Clerk's Office City Manager's Office
Phone: 510-284-4076 510-494-4651
E-Mail: [email protected] [email protected]
RECOMMENDATION: Adopt a resolution that:
1. Receives the Official Canvass of the General Municipal Election held on November 5, 2024 from the Alameda County Registrar of Voters.
2. Declares the results of the election.
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3. Ceremonial Items
A. Recognition of and Comments by Outgoing Mayor and Councilmember B. Oath of Office and Installation of Newly Elected Mayor and Councilmembers
C. Comments by Newly Elected Mayor and Councilmembers
4. Public Communications
A. Oral and Written Communications
INDUSTRIAL DEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY - None.
PUBLIC FINANCING AUTHORITY - None.
CONSIDERATION OF ITEMS REMOVED FROM CONSENT CALENDAR
5. Scheduled Items - None.
6. Other Business - None.
7. Items Referred by Councilmembers
A. Councilmember Referrals - None.
B. Appointments to Boards, Commissions, Committees - None.
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 December 10, 2024 7:00 p.m. City Council Meeting Council Chambers Live
December 17, 2024 7:00 p.m. City Council Meeting Council Chambers Live
December 24, 2024
CANCELLED: CC/FUSD
Liaison Committee Meeting
(Observed Holiday)
January 7, 2025 7:00 p.m. City Council Meeting Council
Chambers Live
January 14, 2025 7:00 p.m. City Council Meeting Council Chambers Live
January 21, 2025 7:00 p.m. City Council Meeting Council Chambers Live
January 28, 2025 CANCELLED: CC/FUSD
Liaison Committee Meeting
Monday,
February 3, 2025 5:30 p.m. CC/FUSD Joint Meeting City Hosts Live February 4, 2025 7:00 p.m. City Council Meeting Council Chambers Live
February 11, 2025 7:00 p.m. City Council Meeting Council Chambers Live
February 18, 2025 7:00 p.m. City Council Meeting Council Chambers Live
February 25, 2025 5:30 p.m. CC/FUSD Liaison
Committee Meeting City Hosts Live
March 4, 2025 7:00 p.m. City Council Meeting Council
Chambers Live
March 11, 2025 7:00 p.m. City Council Meeting Council
Chambers Live
March 18, 2025 7:00 p.m. City Council Meeting Council
Chambers Live
March 25, 2025 5:30 p.m. CC/FUSD Liaison
Committee Meeting FUSD Hosts Live
Fremont City Council Meeting: 12/10/24 07:00 PM
3300 Capitol Avenue Div/Dept: City Clerk's Office
Fremont, CA 94538 Category: Approval of Minutes
SCHEDULED
Sponsors:
COUNCIL STAFF REPORT (ID # 5333) DOC ID: 5333
Updated: 12/6/2024 7:36 AM by Dina Lewis Page 1
APPROVAL OF MINUTES – for the Regular Meeting of October 8, 2024, the Regular Meeting of November 12, 2024, and the Special and Regular Meetings of November 19, 2024
Contact Persons:
Name: Susan Gauthier
Title: City Clerk
Div/Dept: City Clerk's Office
Phone: 510-284-4076
E-Mail: [email protected]
APPROVAL OF MINUTES – for the Regular Meeting of October 8, 2024, the Regular Meeting of November 12, 2024, and the Special and Regular Meetings of November 19, 2024.
ATTACHMENTS:
• Draft Minutes
RECOMMENDATION: Approve minutes.
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MINUTES
FREMONT CITY COUNCIL MEETING
OCTOBER 8, 2024
FREMONT CITY HALL AND
VIRTUAL MEETING VIA ZOOM
7:00 P.M.
1. PRELIMINARY
A. Call to Order: Mayor Mei called the mee ting to order at 7:01 p.m.
B. Flag Salute: Councilmember Shao led the salute to the flag.
C. Roll Call: Mayor Mei, Vice Mayor Campbell , Councilmembers: Keng, Kimberlin, Shao, and Salwan. Councilmember Cox arrived at 7:08 p.m.
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 and 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 Salwan, seconded by Councilmember Keng, the City Council waived further readings of proposed ordinances.
Ayes: Mayor Mei, Vice Mayor C ampbell, Councilmembers: Keng, Kimberlin, Shao, Salwan, and Cox
Noes: None
Absent: None
Abstain: None
* B. Mayor Mei opened consideration of Approval of Minutes for the Regular Meeting of September 3, 2024, the Regular Meeting of September 10, 2024, the Special and Regular Meetings of September 17, 2024, and the Special and Regular Meetings of October 1, 2024.
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See Green Sheet on file regarding correction to the staff report formal title. City Attorney Alvarado also provided an administrative correction to agenda item 7.A.1 on the September 17, 2024 minutes.
On a motion by Councilmember Salwan, seconded by Councilmember Keng, the City Council approved minutes as corrected.
Ayes: Mayor Mei, Vice Mayor C ampbell, Councilmembers: Keng, Kimberlin, Shao, Salwan, and Cox
Noes: None
Absent: None
Abstain: None
* C. Mayor Mei opened considerati on of Authorizing the City Manager to Execute an Agreement with Bay Area Community Services for the Wellness Center.
On a motion by Councilmember Salwan, seconded by Councilmember Keng, the City Council authorized the City Manager, or her designee, to enter into an agreement with Bay Area Community Services from July 1, 2024 to June 30, 2027, for a total amount not to exceed $1,431,939, to allow BACS to continue operating the Wellness Center, which serves people experiencing homelessness as described in this report.
Ayes: Mayor Mei, Vice Mayor C ampbell, Councilmembers: Keng, Kimberlin, Shao, Salwan, and Cox
Noes: None
Absent: None
Abstain: None
* D. Mayor Mei opened consideration of Adopting Resolution of Project Compliance to Support Receiving $1,078,000 in Regional Measure 3 Grant Funds from the Metropolitan Transportation Commission for the Dumbarton Bridge to Quarry Lakes Trail – Phase A Segment Project (PWC9026); Appropriate the Grant Funds, and Make Findings of CEQA.
On a motion by Councilmember Salwan, seconded by Councilmember Keng, the City Council:
1. Adopted Resolution No. 2024-41 of project compliance to support receiving $1,078,000 in Regional Measure 3 grant funds from the Metropolitan Transportation Commission for the Dumbarton Bridge to Quarry Lakes Trail – Phase A Segment Project (PWC9026).
2. Appropriated $1,078,000 of Measure 3 grant funds to PWC9026-571 in the Miscellaneous Capital Grants Fund.
3. Found the action is exempt from CEQA review per CEQA Guidelines, section 15061 9(b)(3).
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Ayes: Mayor Mei, Vice Mayor C ampbell, Councilmembers: Keng, Kimberlin, Shao, Salwan, and Cox
Noes: None
Absent: None
Abstain: None
* E. Mayor Mei opened consideration of Adopting Resolution of L ocal Support for the Submittal of Project Applications to the Alameda County Transportation Commission (ACTC) for their 2026 Comprehensive Investment Program Call for Projects for the Following Three Projects: 1) Fremont Boulevard Multimodal Corridor (Downtown to Irvington) Project, 2) Centerville Quiet Zone/Railroad Crossing Safety Improvement Project, and 3) South Grimmer/Osgood Road Intersection Improvement Project; and Make Findings of CEQA Exemption
On a motion by Councilmember Salwan, seconded by Councilmember Keng, the City Council:
1. Adopted Resolution No. 2024-42 of Local Support for the Fremont Boulevard Multimodal Project (Downtown to Irvington);
2. Adopted Resolution No. 2024-43 of Local Support for the Centerville Quiet Zone/Railroad Crossing Safety Improvements Project;
3. Adopted Resolution No. 2024-44 of Local Support for the South Grimmer/Osgood Road Intersection Improvement Project; and
4. Found the action is exempt from CEQA review per CEQA Guidelines, section 15061 9(b)(3).
Ayes: Mayor Mei, Vice Mayor C ampbell, Councilmembers: Keng, Kimberlin, Shao, Salwan, and Cox
Noes: None
Absent: None
Abstain: None
* F. Mayor Mei opened consideration of Approval of Funding Agreement with the Alameda County Transportation Commission for the Design Phase of the I-880/Decoto Road Interchange Modernization Project (PWC9022); Accept and Approve Appropriation of Measure BB Funds in the Amount of $2,400,000 to the Project; Approve a Professional Services Agreement with Mark Thomas & Company, Inc. in the Amount of $2,425,000 (Including 10% Contingency) for Project Design Services; Other Appropriation Actions; and Make Finding of CEQA Exemption.
On a motion by Councilmember Salwan, seconded by Councilmember Keng, the City Council approved the following actions related to the I-880/Decoto Interchange Modernization Project (PWC9022):
1. Authorized the City Manager or her designee to execute a funding agreement with ACTC.
2. Appropriated $2,400,000 in ACTC Measure BB funds to PWC9022-504.
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3. Reallocated $25,000 in State Gas Tax (SB1) funds from PWC8234-134 to PWC9022-134.
4. Authorized the City Manager or designee to execute a Professional Service Agreement with Mark Thomas & Company, Inc., in an amount not to exceed $2,425,000 for design services.
5. Found that the actions are exempt from the requirements of the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) pursuant to CEQA Guidelines Section 15061 (b) (3).
Ayes: Mayor Mei, Vice Mayor C ampbell, Councilmembers: Keng, Kimberlin, Shao, Salwan, and Cox
Noes: None
Absent: None
Abstain: None
* G. Mayor Mei opened consideration of Approval of Agreements f or On-Call Geotechnical Peer Review Services with Cotton, Shires and Associates, Inc. and Ninyo & Moore Geotechnical & Environmental Sciences Consultants in the amount of $1,250,000 per Agreement; Make Finding of CEQA Exemption.
On a motion by Councilmember Salwan, seconded by Councilmember Keng, the City Council approved and authorized the City Manager or her designee to execute a Master Service Agreement with the following consultants:
1. Cotton, Shires and Associates, Inc. for on-call geotechnical peer review services for a total not-to-exceed compensation of $1,250,000 for five years.
2. Ninyo & Moore Geotechnical & Env ironmental Sciences Consultants for on-call geotechnical peer review services for a total not-to-exceed compensation of $1,250,000 for five years.
3. Found that the actions are exempt from environm ental review, each as a separate and independent basis for CEQA compliance, under CEQA Guidelines, Section 15378 (administrative and funding activity not a “project” under CEQA) and Section 15061 (no possibility the activity may have significant effect on the environment).
Ayes: Mayor Mei, Vice Mayor C ampbell, Councilmembers: Keng, Kimberlin, Shao, Salwan, and Cox
Noes: None
Absent: None
Abstain: None
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* H. Mayor Mei opened consideration of Accept the Report; Find that the Emergency Continues; Make Findings of CEQA Exemption. (Emergency Plumbing Repair at Police Center)
On a motion by Councilmember Salwan, seconded by Councilmember Keng, the City Council:
1. Accepted the staff report.
2. Reviewed the conditions of the emergency and make a finding, by a four-fifths vote, that the emergency continues until the work on the Emergency Plumbing Repair at Police Center Project has been completed.
3. Found that the action is exempt from CEQA review pursuant to CEQA Guidelines Section 15269(b), as emergency repairs needed to maintain essential services.
Ayes: Mayor Mei, Vice Mayor C ampbell, Councilmembers: Keng, Kimberlin, Shao, Salwan, and Cox
Noes: None
Absent: None
Abstain: None
* I. Mayor Mei opened consideration of Revisions to the Council Handbook to Update the Procedure for Requests for Ceremonial Recognition, Add a Handbook Acknowledgement Form, and Make Minor Clerical Corrections to the Document.
This item was removed from the Consent Calendar by Mayor Mei. Mayor Mei requested additional language be added to the section of Processing of Requests. This was followed by questions and comments from Councilmembers.
On a motion by Councilmember Salwan, seconded by Vice Mayor Campbell, the City Council adopted a Resolution No. 2024-45 amending the City Council Handbook of Rules and Procedures, and included in the amended language for Processing of Requests: “No individual Council member or group of Council members shall submit requests for ceremonial items…”
Ayes: Mayor Mei, Vice Mayor C ampbell, Councilmembers: Keng, Kimberlin, Shao, and Salwan.
Noes: Councilmember Cox
Absent: None
Abstain: None
3. CEREMONIAL ITEMS – None.
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4. PUBLIC COMMUNICATIONS
A. Oral and Written Communications
Mayor Mei opened the public comment period. The following people commented: Omar Abubakar, Sameer Nagwekar, Peter Hansen, Katy Polony, May Kwan, Saeed Qazi, Krysten Laine, Noor Bilbeisi, Patricia Mason, Mary (Molly) Shirk, Sharat Lin, Joanna Lai, Margaret (Peggy) Sheehan-Rahman, Theresa DeAnda, Kelly Abreu, Samantha Villafuente, Malaika Wahid, Falsestine Hurrieh, and Mark Rahman. There being no additional speakers, Mayor Mei closed the public comment period.
5. SCHEDULED ITEMS
A. Mayor Mei opened consideration of Referral from the Recreat ion Commission and the George W. Patterson House Advisory Board to Amend the Composition of the Patterson House Advisory Board.
Mayor Mei opened the public hearing. No public speakers. Mayor Mei closed the public hearing.
On a motion by Councilmember Salwan, seconded by Councilmember Keng, the City Council:
1. Waived the first reading and introduced the attached ordinance amending Section
2.20.560 of the Fremont Municipal Code.
2. Found that ordinance is 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) 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.
Ayes: Mayor Mei, Vice Mayor C ampbell, Councilmembers: Keng, Kimberlin, Shao, Salwan, and Cox
Noes: None
Absent: None
Abstain: None
6. OTHER BUSINESS
A. Mayor Mei opened consideration of Introducing an Ordinance Amending Section
10.05.550 and Adding Section 10.05.555 to the Fremont Municipal Code to Enhance Parking Enforcement Authority.
Deputy City Manager Allen DeMers and Deputy Police Chief Lance Brede provided a presentation. Mayor Mei opened the public comment period. The following people commented: Lisa Danz, Albert Tsui, Kelly Abreu, Krysten Laine, and Steve Skala. There being
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no additional speakers, Mayor Mei closed the public comment period. Staff responded to questions from Councilmembers. Councilmembers provided comments.
On a motion by Councilmember Salwan, seconded by Mayor Mei, the City Council:
1. Found that ordinance is 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) 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.
2. Waived the first reading and introduced the attached ordinance amending Section
10.05.550 and adding Section 10.05.555 to the Fremont Municipal Code.
3. Directed the City Clerk to post and publish the ordinance in accordance with Government Code Section 36933(c)(1).
Ayes: Mayor Mei, Vice Mayor C ampbell, Councilmembers: Keng, Kimberlin, Shao, Salwan, and Cox
Noes: None
Absent: None
Abstain: None
7. ITEMS REFERRED B Y COUNCILMEMBERS
A. Council Referrals – None.
B. Appointments to Boards, Commissions, Committees
1. Mayor Mei Opened for considera tion of Mayor Mei Referral: Appointments and Reappointments to Advisory Bodies
Advisory Body Appointee Term Expires
Economic Development Advisory Commission Stephen Kapp 12/31/202 7 Commercial/Industrial Representative
On a motion by Councilmember Cox, seconded by Councilmember Keng, the City Council approved appointment.
Ayes: Mayor Mei, Vice Mayor C ampbell, Councilmembers: Keng, Kimberlin, Shao, Salwan, and Cox
Noes: None
Absent: None
Abstain: None
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C. Legislative Actions – None.
D. Report on Committee Assignments – None.
8. ADJOURNMENT: There being no further business, Mayor Mei adjourned the meeting at 9:05 p.m.
A t t e s t : A p p r o v e d :
_____________________________ ___________________________ S u s a n G a u t h i e r , C i t y C l e r k L I L Y M E I , M a y o r
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MINUTES
FREMONT CITY COUNCIL MEETING
NOVEMBER 12, 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:
Omni Hotel
251 S Olive St., Room 835
Los Angeles, CA 90012
1. PRELIMINARY
A. Call to Order: Vice Mayor Campbell called the meeting to order at 7:00 p.m.
B. Flag Salute: Councilmember Salwan led the salute to the flag.
C. Roll Call: Present: Mayor Mei (via Zoom), Vice Mayor Campbell, Councilmembers: Keng, Kimberlin, Shao (via Zoom), Salwan, and Cox
D. Announcements by Vice Mayor /City Manager/City Attorney
Vice Mayor Campbell announced the Boards and Commissions vacancies.
City Manager Shackelford shared information regarding items of Council/community interest and 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 Councilmember Salwan, the City Council waived further readings of proposed ordinances.
Ayes: Mayor Mei, Vice Mayor C ampbell, Councilmembers: Keng, Kimberlin, Shao, Salwan, and Cox
Noes: None
Absent: None
Abstain: None
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*Consent Items
* B. Approval of Minutes – None.
* C. Vice Mayor Campbell opened consideration of a Second Reading and Adoption of an Ordinance of the City of Fremont Amending Fremont Municipal Code Section 2.20.560 to Amend the Composition of the Patterson House Advisory Board
On a motion by Councilmember Cox, seconded by Councilmember Salwan, the City Council waived the second reading and adopted Ordinance No. 09-2024 amending Section 2.20.560 of the Fremont Municipal Code.
Ayes: Mayor Mei, Vice Mayor C ampbell, Councilmembers: Keng, Kimberlin, Shao, Salwan, and Cox
Noes: None
Absent: None
Abstain: None
* D. Vice Mayor Campbell opened consideration of a Second Reading and Adoption of an Ordinance of the City of Fremont Amending Fremont Municipal Code Section 10.05.550 Restricting On-Street Parking to 72 Hours and Adding Section 10.05.555 Restricting Oversized Parking in Residential Areas
This item was removed from the Consent Calendar. Mayor Mei opened the public comment period. The following person commented: Lisa Danz (FFE). There being no additional speakers, Mayor Mei closed the public comment period.
On a motion by Councilmember Salwan, seconded by Councilmember Cox, the City Council waived the second reading and adopted Ordinance No. 10-2024 amending Section 10.05.550 and adding Section 10.05.555 to the Fremont Municipal Code.
Ayes: Mayor Mei, Vice Mayor C ampbell, Councilmembers: Keng, Kimberlin, Shao, Salwan, an
d Cox
Noes: None
Absent: None
Abstain: None
* E. Vice Mayor Campbell opened consideration of Approval of Agreements for On-Call Traffic Counting Services with All Traffic Data Services, Quality Counts, LLC, and Quality Traffic Data, LLC, each in the amount of $250,000; and Make Findings of CEQA Exemption
This item was removed from the Consent Calendar. Mayor Mei opened the public comment period. The following person commented: Kelly Abreu. There being no additional speakers, Mayor Mei closed the public comment period.
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*Consent Items
On a motion by Councilmember Salwan, seconded by Councilmember Cox, the City Council Found that the action is exempt from CEQA review and authorize the City Manager, or her designee, to execute a Master Service Agreement with the following consultants:
1. All Traffic Data Services for on-call traffic counting services for a total not-to-exceed compensation of $250,000 for five years.
2. Quality Counts, LLC for on-call traffic counting services for a total not-to-exceed compensation of $250,000 for five years.
3. Quality Traffic Data, LLC for on-call traffic counting services for a total not-to-exceed compensation of $250,000 for five years.
Ayes: Mayor Mei, Vice Mayor C ampbell, Councilmembers: Keng, Kimberlin, Shao, Salwan, and Cox
Noes: None
Absent: None
Abstain: None
* F. Vice Mayor Campbell opened consideration of Approval of Professional Services Agreement with WMH, Inc., in the Amount of $7,149,550.00 (Including 15% Contingency) for Environmental Clearance and Design Services for the I-680/North Mission Boulevard Interchange Modernization Project (PWC 9021); Appropriation Actions; 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 I-680/North Mission Boulevard Interchange Modernization Project (PWC9021):
1. Authorized the City Manager, or her designee, to execute a Professional Services Agreement with WMH, Inc., in an amount not to exceed $7,149,550 for environmental clearance and design services.
2. Allocated $300,000 from unallocated Traffic Impact Fee fund balance – Fund 531 and appropriated it to PWC9021-531.
3. Found that the actions are exempt from environmental review, each as a separate and independent bases for CEQA compliance, under CEQA Guidelines, Section 15378 (administrative and funding activity not a “project” under CEQA) and Section 15061 (no possibility the activity may have significant effect on the environment).
Ayes: Mayor Mei, Vice Mayor C ampbell, Councilmembers: Keng, Kimberlin, Shao, Salwan, an
d Cox
Noes: None
Absent: None
Abstain: None
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* G. Vice Mayor Campbell opened consideration of Approval of Plans and Specifications, and Award Contract to Bear Electrical Solutions, Inc. in the amount of $357,995 (includes 15% Contingency) for the Six Commercial Districts Wi-Fi Access Expansion Project (PWC9108); and 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 Six Commercial Districts Wi-Fi Access Expansion Project (PWC9108):
1. Approved the Plans and Specifications for the Six Commercial Districts Wi-Fi Access Expansion Project.
2. Accepted the Bid and awarded the installation contract to the only responsive and responsible bidder, Bear Electrical Solutions, Inc. in the amount of $311,300 and allocated a 15% contingency in the amount of $46,695 for a total installation contract amount of $357,995 and authorized the City Manager, or her designee, to execute the contract.
3. Found the project is exempt from the CEQA review pursuant to CEQA Guidelines as the minor alteration of existing facilities involving no or negligible expansion of use beyond that presently exists.
Ayes: Mayor Mei, Vice Mayor C ampbell, Councilmembers: Keng, Kimberlin, Shao, Salwan, an
d Cox
Noes: None
Absent: None
Abstain: None
* H. Vice Mayor Campbell opened c onsideration of Authorize the City Manager, or Designee, to Issue a Purchase Order and to Execute Implementing Documents with DocuSign, Inc., for the Electronic Signatures Software License Renewal
On a motion by Councilmember Cox, seconded by Councilmember Salwan, the City Council authorized the City Manager, or her designee, to issue a purchase order and to execute implementing documents with DocuSign, Inc., for the Annual Electronic Signatures Solution Renewal in an amount not to exceed $131,171.30.
Ayes: Mayor Mei, Vice Mayor C ampbell, Councilmembers: Keng, Kimberlin, Shao, Salwan, an
d Cox
Noes: None
Absent: None
Abstain: None
* I. Vice Mayor Campbell opened c onsideration of Authorize the City Manager or their Designee to Execute Agreements with Motels for Temporary Use of Rooms for Winter Relief Program; Authorize the City Manager or their Designee to Execute an Agreement with the County of Alameda to Receive Grant Funding for the Winter Relief Program; and Making Findings of CEQA Exemption
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On a motion by Councilmember Cox, seconded by Councilmember Salwan, the City Council:
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.
See Green Sheet on file that contains additional information not included with the staff report.
1. Authorized the City Manager to execute FY 2024/25 Agreements with selected hotel partners C & L Wu, LLC (Mission Peak Lodge) in the amount of $140,400, and Fremont North, LLC, Motel 6 Fremont North in the amount of $133,186 for temporary use of hotel rooms as non-congregate winter relief shelter.
2. Authorized the City Manager to execute an Agreement with Alameda County to accept $230,500 in grant funding to support staffing and program maintenance and operations for the Winter Relief Program.
3. Found that the actions are exempt from review under the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) Guidelines, Section 15378(b) (administrative and funding activity not a “project” under CEQA) and Section 15061(b)(3) (no possibility the activity may have significant effect on the environment).
Ayes: Mayor Mei, Vice Mayor C ampbell, Councilmembers: Keng, Kimberlin, Shao, Salwan, an
d Cox
Noes: None
Absent: None
Abstain: None
* J. Vice Mayor Campbell opened consideration of Authorize the City Manager, or her designee, to amend the Accela SaaS Agreement to include Open Counter services as part of its subscription services, extend the term of the agreement an additional two years through October 2029, and increase the not-to-exceed compensation to $3,928,395.94 for services provided over the new five-year term.
On a motion by Councilmember Cox, seconded by Councilmember Salwan, the City Council:
1. Authorized the City Manager, or her designee, to amend the Accela SaaS agreement to extend the term through October 2029, with annual renewals occurring each year, and to increase the not-to-exceed compensation for all Accela and Open Counter services through October 2029 to $3,928,395.94.
2. Authorized the use of PWC8746, Land Use and Permitting System, for the one-time and initial year of Open Counter subscription fees totaling $59,710.
3. Authorized the City Manager, or her designee, to execute any implementing documents and actions, as necessary.
Ayes: Mayor Mei, Vice Mayor C ampbell, Councilmembers: Keng, Kimberlin, Shao, Salwan, an
d Cox
Noes: None
Absent: None
Abstain: None
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* K. Vice Mayor Campbell opened consideration of Update the 2016 City of Fremont Local Hazard Mitigation Plan (LHMP) by adopting the 2024 Tri-Cities LHMP Update.
Authorize staff to make any interim updates.
On a motion by Councilmember Cox, seconded by Councilmember Salwan, the City Council:
1. Adopted Resolution No. 2024-46 to update 2024 Tri-City Multi-jurisdictional Local Hazard Mitigation Plan.
2. Authorized staff to make interim updates to the Plan, including the Plan’s City of Fremont Annex.
Ayes: Mayor Mei, Vice Mayor C ampbell, Councilmembers: Keng, Kimberlin, Shao, Salwan, and Cox
Noes: None
Absent: None
Abstain: None
* L. Vice Mayor Campbell opened c onsideration of Amend Collection Agency Agreement with Financial Credit Network to Increase the Not-to-Exceed Amount to $180,000
On a motion by Councilmember Cox, seconded by Councilmember Salwan, the City Council authorized the City Manager, or her designee, to execute an amendment to the current agreement with FCN to increase the not-to-exceed amount by $81,000 for a total of $180,000.
Ayes: Mayor Mei, Vice Mayor C ampbell, Councilmembers: Keng, Kimberlin, Shao, Salwan, an
d Cox
Noes: None
Absent: None
Abstain: None
* M. Vice Mayor Campbell opened c onsideration of Authorize the City Manager, or Designee, to Enter into Agreements, Issue Purchase Orders, and Execute Implementing Documents with CivicPlus for Implementation Consulting Services and the Software Subscription (includes Maintenance and Support) of the NextRequest Software System
On a motion by Councilmember Cox, seconded by Councilmember Salwan, the City Council:
1. Authorize the City Manager or designee to execute an amendment to the agreement with NextRequest (now part of CivicPlus) to provide implementation and subscription services for a dedicated Fremont Police Department public record request portal, increasing the not-to-exceed amount of the agreement by $30,449.47 to $127,945.96.
2. Authorized the City Manager, or her designee, to execute any implementing documents and take any implementing actions as necessary.
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Ayes: Mayor Mei, Vice Mayor C ampbell, Councilmembers: Keng, Kimberlin, Shao, Salwan, and Cox
Noes: None
Absent: None
Abstain: None
* N. Vice Mayor Campbell opened consideration of Receive Progre ss Report and Approve Continuation of the Emergency Plumbing Repair at Police Center Project On a motion by Councilmember Cox, seconded by Councilmember Salwan, the City Council Accepted progress report and determined by a four-fifths vote to continue the emergency action for the Emergency Plumbing Repair at Police Center Project.
Ayes: Mayor Mei, Vice Mayor C ampbell, Councilmembers: Keng, Kimberlin, Shao, Salwan, an
d Cox
Noes: None
Absent: None
Abstain: None
3. CEREMONIAL ITEMS - None
4. PUBLIC COMMUNICATIONS
A. Oral and Written Communications
Vice Mayor Campbell opened the public comment period. The following people commented:
Joe Rose (NAMI), Katy Polony, Sameer Nagwekar, Lee Mason, Alison Monroe, Peggy Rahman, Joanna Lai, Suzanne Cameron, Kelly Abreu, and Salim Mastan. There being no additional speakers, Vice Mayor Campbell closed the public comment period.
5. SCHEDULED ITEMS
A. Vice Mayor Campbell opened con sideration of Public Hearing (Published Notice) to Consider Adopting a Resolution Amending the Master Fee Schedule for Various Public Works Engineering Fees to Reflect Current Cost of Services, Support Community Interest in Monthly Parking at Centerville Train Depot, and to Ensure Full Accurate Cost Recovery; Make Findings of CEQA Exemption
Management Analyst II, Tiffany Curotto and Public Works Director, Hans Larsen were present for discussion. Vice Mayor Campbell opened the public hearing. The following person commented: Kelly Abreu. Vice Mayor Campbell closed the public hearing. Director Larsen responded to questions from Councilmembers.
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On a motion by Councilmember Salwan, seconded by Councilmember Keng, the City Council:
1. Held a Public Hearing; and
2. Approved Resolution No. 2024-47 amending the Master Fee Schedule to reflect the changes in the proposed updated Master Fee Schedule (Exhibit A to Resolution) for Public Works Fees, effective as of January 11, 2025.
Ayes: Mayor Mei, Vice Mayor C ampbell, Councilmembers: Keng, Kimberlin, Shao, Salwan, an
d Cox
Noes: None
Absent: None
Abstain: None
6. OTHER BUSINESS
A. Vice Mayor Campbell opened con sideration of Informational Report and Presentation of Year-End Results for FY 2023/24
Finance Director, David Persselin shared a presentation and responded to questions from Councilmembers. Vice Mayor Campbell opened the public comment. The following people commented: Kelly Abreu (provided a handout), John Hinds, and Salim Mastan. Vice Mayor Campbell closed the public comment period. Director Persselin responded to questions from Councilmembers.
The City Council accepted the report and presentation.
7. ITEMS REFERRED B Y COUNCILMEMBERS
A. Council Referrals – None.
B. Appointments to Boards, Commissions, Committees
1. Vice Mayor Campbell opened for consideration of Mayor Mei Referral: Appointments and Reappointments to Advisory Bodies
Appointments:
Advisor
y Bodies Appointee Term Expires
Building Appeals Board
Kurt Fuller 12/31/2026
Building Appeals Board
Arun Shah 12/31/2028
Building Appeals Board
Kurt Hereld 12/31/2028
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Advisory Bodies Appointee Term Expires
George W. Patterson House Advisory Board
At-Large Representative
Lauren Teixeira 12/31/2025
Human Relations Commission
Rocio Keul 12/31/2027
Library Advisory Commission
At-Large Representative
Thomas Krum 12/31/2026
Library Advisory Commission
At-Large Representative
Edilberto Aguilera 12/31/2026
Planning Commission
Mufaddal Ezzy 12/31/2025
Rent Review Board
Tenant
Representative
Maria Caluag 12/31/2027
On a motion by Councilmember Cox, seconded by Councilmember Keng, the City Council approved appointments.
Ayes: Mayor Mei, Vice Mayor C ampbell, Councilmembers: Keng, Kimberlin, Shao, Salwan, an
d Cox
Noes: None
Absent: None
Abstain: None
C. Legislative Actions – None.
D. Report on Committee Assignments – None.
8. ADJOURNMENT: There being no further business, Vice Mayor Campbell adjourned the meeting at 8:50 p.m.
A t t e s t : A p p r o v e d :
_____________________________ ___________________________ Susan Gauthier, City Clerk D ESRIE CAMPBELL, Vice Mayor
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MINUTES
FREMONT CITY COUNCIL SPECIAL MEETING
NOVEMBER 19, 2024
FREMONT CITY HALL AND
VIRTUAL MEETING VIA ZOOM
5:45 P.M.
Call to Order: Mayor Mei called the mee ting to order at 5:45 p.m.
Roll Call: Present: Mayor Mei, Vice Mayor Campbell, Councilmembers: Keng, Kimberlin, Salwan, and Shao
Councilmember Cox arrived at 5:51 p.m.
Public Comment: None.
CONVENED TO A CLOSED SESSION at 5:46 p.m.
CONFERENCE WITH LABOR NEGOTIATOR
(California Government Code 54957.6)
City Designated Representatives: Karena McGee Shackelford, City Manager; Rafael E. Alvarado Jr., City Attorney; Brian Stott, Assistant City Manager; Christina Briggs, Assistant City Manager; Allen DeMers, Deputy City Manager; Sean Washington, Police Chief; Elana Rivkin-Haas, Senior Deputy City Attorney; Charles Sakai, Designated Representative; and Allyson Hauck, Designated Representative
Organization Representing Employees:
• Fremont Police Association
The Special Meeting of the Fremont City Council adjourned at 6:15 p.m.
A t t e s t : A p p r o v e d :
_____________________________ ___________________________ S u s a n G a u t h i e r , C i t y C l e r k L I L Y M E I , M a y o r
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MINUTES
FREMONT CITY COUNCIL MEETING
NOVEMBER 19, 2024
FREMONT CITY HALL AND
VIRTUAL MEETING VIA ZOOM
7:00 P.M.
1. PRELIMINARY
A. Call to Order: Mayor Mei called the mee ting to order at 7:00 p.m.
B. Flag Salute: Councilmember Kimberlin led the 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 (if applicable)
City Attorney Alvarado reported that the Council conducted a conference in Closed Session took no reportable action.
2. CONSENT CALENDAR
* A. Waive Reading of Ordinances: The City Attorney read the titles of ordinances to be considered.
On a motion by Councilmember Salwan, seconded by Councilmember Cox, the City Council waived further readings of proposed ordinances.
Ayes: Mayor Mei, Vice Mayor C ampbell, Councilmembers: Keng, Kimberlin, Shao, Salwan, and Cox
Noes: None
Absent: None
Abstain: None
* B. Approval of Minutes – None.
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*Consent Items
* C. Mayor Mei opened consideration of Receiving Completion Rep ort and Terminate Emergency Action for Repair at Police Center Project
On a motion by Councilmember Salwan, seconded by Councilmember Cox, the City Council accepted completion report and terminated the emergency action for the Emergency Plumbing Repair at Police Center Project.
Ayes: Mayor Mei, Vice Mayor C ampbell, Councilmembers: Keng, Kimberlin, Shao, Salwan, and Cox
Noes: None
Absent: None
Abstain: None
* D. Mayor Mei opened considerati on of Authorizing the City Manager, or Designee, to Enter into a Service Agreement with Tyler Technologies, Inc. for Credit Card Payment Processing
This item was removed from the Consent Calendar. Finance Director Persselin responded to questions from Councilmembers.
On a motion by Councilmember Cox, seconded by Councilmember Keng, the City Council authorized the City Manager, or designee, to enter into an initial three-year agreement, with subsequent annual renewals, with Tyler Technologies, Inc. for services related to credit card processing through the Tyler Payments software solution.
Ayes: Mayor Mei, Vice Mayor C ampbell, Councilmembers: Keng, Kimberlin, Shao, Salwan, and Cox
Noes: None
Absent: None
Abstain: None
3. CEREMONIAL ITEMS – None.
4. PUBLIC COMMUNICATIONS
A. Oral and Written Communications
Mayor Mei opened the public comment period. The following people commented: Tiffany Hale (Reliance Machine Products), Yonggang Zhang, and Akshaya Krishna (Young Marines) There being no additional speakers, Mayor Mei closed the public comment period.
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5. SCHEDULED ITEMS
A. Mayor Mei opened consideration of a Public Hearing (Publish ed Notice) on amending the FY 2023/24 CDBG and ESG Action Plan and Authorizing the City Manager to Enter Into an Agreement with Abode Services for Emergency Solutions Grant (ESG) Funding for the Sunrise Village Shelter
No presentation was provided by staff. Mayor Mei opened the public hearing. There being no speakers, Mayor Mei closed the public hearing. Staff responded to questions from Councilmembers.
On a motion by Councilmember Cox, seconded by Councilmember Campbell, the City Council:
1. Held a public hearing on the Substantial Amendment to the FY 2023/24 CDBG and ESG Action Plan, adding a new activity to reallocate $89,000 in ESG funding for emergency shelter services.
2. Adopted a Resolution No. 2024-48 approving the following actions:
a. Approve and authorize the City Manager, or her designee, to amend the FY 2023/24 CDBG and ESG Action Plan as described in this staff report. b. Authorize the City Manager, or her designee, to execute a one-year agreement with Abode Services, retroactive to July 1, 2024, to support the operation of the Sunrise Village Emergency Shelter, in an amount not to exceed $89,000, contingent upon a finding of no significant impact in the corresponding NEPA environmental assessments and completion of the required public comment period.
Ayes: Mayor Mei, Vice Mayor C ampbell, Councilmembers: Keng, Kimberlin, Shao, Salwan, and Cox
Noes: None
Absent: None
Abstain: None
B. Mayor Mei opened considerati on of a scheduled Public Hearing titled “RENT REVIEW ORDINANCE ANNUAL REPORT AND PROGRAM FEE” has been continued to the December 17, 2024 City Council Meeting
No vote taken. Item continued to a date certain.
6. OTHER BUSINESS – None.
7. ITEMS REFERRED B Y COUNCILMEMBERS
A. Council Referrals – None.
B. Appointments to Boards, Commissions, Committees – None.
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C. Legislative Actions – None.
D. Report on Committee Assignments
Councilmembers reported on their various meetings.
8. ADJOURNMENT: There being no further business, Mayor Mei adjourned the meeting at 7:30 p.m.
A t t e s t : A p p r o v e d :
_____________________________ ___________________________ S u s a n G a u t h i e r , C i t y C l e r k L I L Y M E I , M a y o r
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3300 Capitol Avenue Div/Dept: City Clerk's Office
Fremont, CA 94538 Category: Elections
SCHEDULED
Sponsors:
COUNCIL STAFF REPORT (ID # 5316) DOC ID: 5316
Updated: 12/6/2024 1:50 PM by Dina Lewis Page 1
CERTIFICATION OF ELECTION RESULTS - Adopt a Resolution that Certifies the November 5, 2024 Election Results
Contact Persons:
Name: Susan Gauthier Allen DeMers
Title: City Clerk Deputy City Manager
Div/Dept: City Clerk's Office City Manager's Office
Phone: 510-284-4076 510-494-4651
E-Mail: [email protected] [email protected]
Executive Summary: The purpose of this item is to request City Council certification of the results of the November 5, 2024 General Municipal Election.
BACKGROUND: The City Council passed Resolution No. 2024-15 on May 7, 2024, requesting that the County of Alameda Registrar of Voters conduct the General Municipal Election of November 5, 2024 for the purpose of electing four City Councilmembers.
A Mayor, a District No. 1 Councilmember, a District No. 5 Councilmember, and a District No. 6 Councilmember of the City Council for the full terms of four years.
The results have been canvassed and were certified by the Alameda County Registrar of Voters on December 5, 2024 and presented to the City.
Official Certified Election Results: Based upon the Certification of Election results, the following persons have been elected to serve for the next four-year terms:
Mayor, Raj Salwan
City Council District 1, Teresa Keng
City Council District 5, Yajing Zhang
City Council District 6, Raymond Liu
FISCAL IMPACT: None.
ATTACHMENTS:
• DRAFT RESOLUTION - Declaring the Results of the Consolidated Election November 5, 2024
• Exhibit A - Certificate of Election Results and copy of the Official Canvass for the City of Fremont from the Alameda County Registrar of Voters_2024-11-05 Election
RECOMMENDATION: Adopt a resolution that:
1. Receives the Official Canvass of the General Municipal Election held on November 5, 2024 from the Alameda County Registrar of Voters.
2. Declares the results of the election.
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DRAFT
RESOLUTION NO. 2024-XX
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
FREMONT DECLARING THE RESULTS OF THE CONSOLIDATED
GENERAL MUNICIPAL ELECTION HELD ON NOVEMBER 5, 2024
WHEREAS, on November 5, 2024, the City of Fremont General Municipal Election was held to elect a Mayor and elect three City Councilmembers, a District No. 1 Councilmember, a District No. 5 Councilmember, and a District No. 6 Councilmember, to four-year terms; and
WHEREAS, the Alameda County Registrar of Voters was requested to perform all necessary election procedures for the General Municipal Election; and
WHEREAS, the Alameda County Registrar of Voters canvassed the returns of the General Municipal Election and certified the results of the votes cast. The certification of results is attached as Exhibit “A,” and incorporated herein by reference.
NOW, THEREFORE, THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF FREMONT DOES RESOLVE AND ORDER AS FOLLOWS:
SECTION 1. The canvass by the Registrar of Voters of Alameda County, as shown on the attached certificate, and the results of the General Municipal Election are ratified, confirmed, approved, and declared.
SECTION 2. The offices to be filled by the General Municipal Election were for Mayor and three Councilmembers; a District No. 1 Councilmember, a District No. 5 Councilmember, and a District No. 6 Councilmember, all four expiring in December 2028.
SECTION 3. The names of the persons voted for as candidates for Mayor and Councilmembers and the total number of votes received and cast in favor of each of the persons voted for are as follows:
MAYOR
RAJ SALWAN 36,435
VINNIE BACON 25,108
ROHAN MARFATIA 8,947
HIU NG 6,910
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Attachment: DRAFT RESOLUTION - Declaring the Results of the Consolidated Election November 5, 2024 (5316 : Certification of November 5,
DISTRICT 1
CITY COUNCILMEMBERS
TERESA KENG 7,471
RANVIR S. SANDHU 2,549
PRAVESH KUMAR 1,767
DISTRICT 5
CITY COUNCILMEMBERS
YAJING ZHANG 7,435
CHANDRA WAGH 5,265
STERLING JEFFERSON ENGLE 2,966
DISTRICT 6
CITY COUNCILMEMBERS
RAYMOND LIU 5,655
TERESA COX 5,614
SECTION 4. The total number of votes cast in the City of Fremont at the General Municipal Election was 128,003 (84,221 for Mayor and 43,782 for the three Council Districts) and the total number of votes given in each precinct of the City of Fremont is as set forth in the canvass by the Registrar of Voters of Alameda County.
SECTION 5. RAJ SALWAN received the highest number of votes cast for the office of Mayor and is elected to the office of Mayor for a term of four years. TERESA KENG, YAJING ZHANG, AND RAYMOND LIU received the highest number of votes cast for the office of Councilmember for each of their respective Districts and are elected to the office of Councilmember for a term of four years.
SECTION 6. The City Clerk is authorized to sign and deliver the Certificates of Election and to administer the Oath of Office prescribed in the Constitution of the State of California.
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Attachment: DRAFT RESOLUTION - Declaring the Results of the Consolidated Election November 5, 2024 (5316 : Certification of November 5,
ADOPTED, ___________, 2024, by the City Council of the City of Fremont by the following vote:
AYES:
NOES:
ABSENT:
ABSTAIN:
Mayor
ATTEST: APPROVED AS TO FORM:
City Clerk City Attorney
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