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MINUTES
FREMONT CITY COUNCIL MEETING
JANUARY 7, 2025
FREMONT CITY HALL AND
VIRTUAL MEETING VIA ZOOM
7:00 P.M.
1. PRELIMINARY
A. Call to Order: Mayor Salwan called the meeting to order at 7:00 p.m.
B. Flag Salute: Councilmember Liu led the salute to the flag.
C. Roll Call: Mayor Salwan, Vice Mayor Campbell, Councilmembers: Keng, Kimberlin, Shao, Zhang and Liu
D. Announcements by Mayor/City Manager/City Attorney
Mayor Salwan announced the Boards and Commissions vacancies.
Assistant City Manager Briggs 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 Shao, seconded by Vice Mayor Campbell, the City Council waived further readings of proposed ordinances.
Ayes: Mayor Salwan, Vice Mayor Campbell, Councilmembers:
Keng, Kimberlin, Shao, Zhang and Liu
Noes: None
Absent: None
Abstain: None
* B. Approval of Minutes – None.
* C. Mayor Salwan opened consideration of Second Reading and Adoption of an Ordinance of the City of Fremont Amending Various Chapters of Fremont Municipal Code Title 2 (Administration and Finance), Title 8 (Health and Safety), Title 17 (Subdivisions), Title 18 (Planning and Zoning) to Clarify and Enhance Definitions, Procedures, and Standards Related to Development and Use of Property Within the City and Implement Program 35 *Consent Items
of the City’s 2023-2031 Housing Element; and Making Findings of CEQA Exemption (PLN2025-00065).
On a motion by Councilmember Shao, seconded by Vice Mayor Campbell, the City Council waived the second reading and adopted Ordinance No. 01-2025 approving amendments to FMC Title 2 (Administration and Finance), Title 8 (Health and Safety), Title 17 (Subdivisions), and Title 18 (Planning and Zoning), as shown on Exhibit “A” to the staff report, and for conformance with the General Plan.
Ayes: Vice Mayor Campbell, Councilmembers: Keng, Kimberlin, Shao, Zhang and Liu
Noes: None
Absent: None
Recused: Mayor Salwan (business/property interest)
* D. Mayor Salwan opened consideration of Approval of Specifications and Award of Contract to Graham Contractors, Inc. in the Amount of $187,470 (Including 20% Contingency) for the 2025 Citywide Pavement Crack Seal Project (PWC8195-X1); Make Findings of CEQA Exemption.
On a motion by Councilmember Shao, seconded by Vice Mayor Campbell, the City Council approved the following actions related to the 2025 Citywide Pavement Crack Seal Project (PWC8195-X1):
1. Approved the specifications for the project.
2. Accepted the bid and award the construction contract to the lowest responsive and responsible bidder, Graham Contractors, Inc. in the amount of $156,470 and allocated a 20% construction contingency in the amount of $31,000 for a total construction contract amount of $187,470 and authorized the City Manager, or her designee, to execute the contract.
3. Found the project is exempt from review under the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) pursuant to CEQA Guidelines section 15301 as the maintenance, repair or minor alteration of existing facilities involving negligible or no expansion of use beyond that presently exists.
Ayes: Mayor Salwan, Vice Mayor Campbell, Councilmembers:
Keng, Kimberlin, Shao, Zhang and Liu
Noes: None
Absent: None
Abstain: None
* E. Mayor Salwan opened consideration of Authorize the City Manager, or her Designee, to Enter into an Amendment with the County of Alameda, for the City to Provide Access Point and Housing Resource Center Services; and Appropriate Additional Funds. *Consent Items
On a motion by Councilmember Shao, seconded by Vice Mayor Campbell, the City Council:
1. Authorized the City Manager, or her designee, to execute a Standard Service Agreement Amendment of $177,082 with the County of Alameda to provide Access Point and Housing Resource Center services.
2. Increased revenue estimates and appropriated an additional $20,000 for these services in the Alameda County Health Care Services Agency Fund (Fund 179).
3. Found that these actions are exempt from review under the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) pursuant to CEQA Guidelines section 15183 (projects consistent with the general plan or zoning) and/or because it is not a “project” within the meaning of California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) in accordance with CEQA Guidelines sections 15061(b)(3) and 15378(b)(2),(5) as it can be seen with certainty that there is no possibility that this activity will have a significant effect on the environment and the award is an administrative activity that will not result in an effect on the physical environment.
Ayes: Mayor Salwan, Vice Mayor Campbell, Councilmembers:
Keng, Kimberlin, Shao, Zhang and Liu
Noes: None
Absent: None
Abstain: None
* F. Mayor Salwan opened consideration of Authorize the City Manager, or her Designee, to enter into Agreements, to issue Purchase Orders, and to execute implementing documents with AMS.NET, LLC, for the Cisco Phone Solution Licenses and Equipment Maintenance Services Renewals, in an amount not to exceed $388,276.20 for a ThreeYear term.
On a motion by Councilmember Shao, seconded by Vice Mayor Campbell, the City Council authorized the City Manager, or her designee, to enter into agreements, to issue purchase orders, and to execute implementing documents with AMS.NET, LLC, for the Cisco Phone Solution licenses and equipment maintenance services renewals, in an amount not to exceed $388,276.20 for a three-year term.
Ayes: Mayor Salwan, Vice Mayor Campbell, Councilmembers:
Keng, Kimberlin, Shao, Zhang and Liu
Noes: None
Absent: None
Abstain: None
* G. Mayor Salwan opened consideration of Approval of Agreements for On-Call Construction Management Consultant Services in the Amount of $1,250,000 per Agreement with mack5, MN Engineers, Inc. and Park Engineering, Inc.; Make Findings of CEQA Exemption.
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On a motion by Councilmember Shao, seconded by Vice Mayor Campbell, the City Council:
1. Authorized the City Manager, or her designee, to execute a Master Service Agreement for on-call construction management consultant services with the following consultants:
a. mack5 with a total amount not to exceed $1,250,000 for five years. b. MNS Engineers, Inc. with a total amount not to exceed $1,250,000 for five years. c. Park Engineering, Inc. with a total amount not to exceed $1,250,000 for five years.
2. Found that the actions are exempt from environmental review 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 Salwan, Vice Mayor Campbell, Councilmembers:
Keng, Kimberlin, Shao, Zhang and Liu
Noes: None
Absent: None
Abstain: None
3. CEREMONIAL ITEMS – None.
4. PUBLIC COMMUNICATIONS
A. Oral and Written Communications
Mayor Salwan opened the public comment period. The following people commented: Tiffany Hale (Reliance Machine Products), Jason Barnes, Gautham Nair, David Bonaccorsi (Fremont For Everyone), Kate Amon (Fremont For Everyone), Bridget Monohan McShea (Fremont For Everyone), Arsh Shah (Fremont For Everyone), Mari-lyn Harris (Fremont 4 Everyone), Sandra Moore (FFE), Linda Dewlaney, Lisa Danz (Fremont For Everyone), Steve Skala (FFE), Ghada Srour (Fremont For Everyone), Annie Koruga, Katherine Rubie (Fremont For Everyone), Jenna Dougherty, Caroline Harris, Jeffrey Spencer (Niles Discovery Church), Sai Nagarajan, Mark Smith (Marwood Company), Lee Jatta (Borelli Invesment Co.), Vincent Hu (Marwood Company), Sundari Yanamanram, Anonio Ulloa (Fremont For Everyone), Monica (Fremont For Everyone), Greg (Fremont for Everyone), Salim Mastan, Richard Godfrey (TCEC-Tricity Ecology Center), Vivian Wan (Abode Services, Padma Gopalakrishnan, and Luna Venturo.
There being no additional speakers, Mayor Salwan closed the public comment period.
5. SCHEDULED ITEMS
A. Mayor Salwan opened consideration of Public Hearing (Published Notice) to Adopt Amendments to Revise the Rent Review Program Administration Fees and the Notice Requirements for Residential Rent Increases to Conform with State Law, Review the Annual Report on the Rent Review Ordinance and Adopt the Administration Fee for FY 2024/25 (Continued from the November 19, 2024 City Council Meeting) *Consent Items
No presentation was provided by staff. Mayor Salwan opened the public hearing. The following people commented: John Hinds and Chung. There being no additional speakers, Mayor Salwan closed the public hearing. Staff responded to questions from Councilmembers.
On a motion by Councilmember Shao, seconded by Councilmember Zhang, the City Council:
1. Received the Rent Review Ordinance Annual Report;
2. Held a public hearing;
3. Waived the first reading and introduced an ordinance amending Chapter 9.60 of the Fremont Municipal Code;
4. Adopted Resolution No. 2025-01 to amend the Master Fee Schedule to modify the Rent Review Administration Fee to $16.00 per residential rental unit in FY 2024/25 to recover the costs of administering the Rent Review Program.
Ayes: Vice Mayor Campbell, Councilmembers: Keng, Kimberlin, Shao, Zhang and Liu
Noes: None
Absent: None
Recused: Mayor Salwan (business/property interest)
6. OTHER BUSINESS – None.
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 Salwan adjourned the meeting at 8:05 p.m.
Attest: Approved:
_____________________________ ___________________________ Susan Gauthier, City Clerk RAJ SALWAN, Mayor
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MINUTES
FREMONT CITY COUNCIL MEETING
JANUARY 14, 2025
FREMONT CITY HALL AND
VIRTUAL MEETING VIA ZOOM
7:00 P.M.
1. PRELIMINARY
A. Call to Order: Mayor Salwan called the meeting to order at 7:00 p.m.
B. Flag Salute: Councilmember Shao led the salute to the flag.
C. Roll Call: Mayor Salwan, Vice Mayor Campbell, Councilmembers: Keng, Kimberlin, Shao, Zhang and Liu
D. Announcements by Mayor/City Manager/City Attorney
Mayor Salwan 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 Shao, seconded by Councilmember Kimberlin, the City Council waived further readings of proposed ordinances.
Ayes: Mayor Salwan, Vice Mayor Campbell, Councilmembers:
Keng, Kimberlin, Shao, Zhang and Liu
Noes: None
Absent: None
Abstain: None
* B. Mayor Salwan opened consideration of Approval of Minutes On a motion by Councilmember Shao, seconded by Councilmember Kimberlin, the City Council approved minutes for the Regular Meeting of December 3, 2024, the Regular Meeting of December 10, 2024, and the Regular Meeting of December 17, 2024 *Consent Items
Ayes: Mayor Salwan, Vice Mayor Campbell, Councilmembers:
Keng, Kimberlin, Shao, Zhang and Liu
Noes: None
Absent: None
Abstain: None
* C. Mayor Salwan opened consideration of Approval of a Five-Year Special Use Agreement between the City of Fremont and East Bay Regional Park District for the Operation of the Patterson House at the Ardenwood Historic Farm Regional Preserve.
On a motion by Councilmember Shao, seconded by Councilmember Kimberlin, the City Council authorized the City Manager or designee to execute a Special Use Agreement with the East Bay Regional Park District for operation of the Patterson House in Ardenwood Historic Farm for a five-year term, January 2025 – December 2029, with an annual payment of $92,640 increased annually by 2.0%.
Ayes: Mayor Salwan, Vice Mayor Campbell, Councilmembers:
Keng, Kimberlin, Shao, Zhang and Liu
Noes: None
Absent: None
Abstain: None
* D. Mayor Salwan opened consideration of Approval of an Enrichment Program Services Agreement between the Fremont Unified School District and City of Fremont to Offer Intersession, Afterschool and Summer Enrichment Learning Program Services through Summer 2026
On a motion by Councilmember Shao, seconded by Councilmember Kimberlin, the City Council authorized the City Manager or designee to execute the Enrichment Program Services Agreement between the City of Fremont and the Fremont Unified School District for partnership and services consisting of intersession, afterschool and summer programs through August 2026 for Transitional Kindergarten through eighth grade students, on a fee for service basis.
Ayes: Mayor Salwan, Vice Mayor Campbell, Councilmembers:
Keng, Kimberlin, Shao, Zhang and Liu
Noes: None
Absent: None
Abstain: None
3. CEREMONIAL ITEMS
A. Proclamation: Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Day, January 20, 2025 *Consent Items
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.
Mayor Salwan opened the public comment period. The following people commented: Richard Gerome, Tiffany Hale (Reliance Machine Products), Sergio R. Barajas (NCCRC), Rajeev Taitriya, Kivan Yenugutala, Ron Brazil (St. Joseph Homeless Outreach), Suraj Sampath, Krish Ramachandran, Ben Schidorr, Katy Polony, Judith Zlatnik, John Hinds, Rajat Anand (Hampton Place HOA), Ajay Joshi, TS Ram, Syndari Yanamanram, Srinivas Tatikonda, Sister Annette, Bridget Monohan McShea (Fremont for Everyone), Katherine Rubie (Fremont For Everyone), Liz Fischer (FFE Fremont For Everyone), Alek Gent-Vincent, Peggy Rahman (NAMI-Alameda County), Steve Skala, Mari-lyn Harris (Fremont 4 Everyone), Kate B. Amon (Fremont For Everyone), Bill Bain (Tri Cities Interfaith Council), Jenna Daugherty, Ariel Smith-iyer (Mission Peak Unitarian Universalist Congregation), David Bonaccorsi (Fremont For Everyone), Reshma Inamdar, Lisa Danz (Fremont For Everyone), Christine Musselman (Fremont For Everyone), Antonio Ulloa (Fremont 4 Everyone), Monica Whitembunry (Fremont 4 Everyone), and Lily Mei. There being no additional speakers, Mayor Salwan closed the public comment period.
5. SCHEDULED ITEMS
A. Mayor Salwan opened consideration of a Public Hearing (Published Notice) To Consider Adoption of a Resolution for Objective Design Standards for Historic Homes Associated with State law Compliance and an Ordinance for Associated Text Amendments to the Historic Resources Chapter (FMC Chapter 18.175); and to Consider Exemptions for the Proposed Amendments From the Requirements of the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA), Each on a Separate and Independent Basis, Pursuant to CEQA Guidelines §15061 (Review for Exemption), §15183 (Projects Consistent with a Community Plan, General Plan, or Zoning), §15262 (Feasibility and Planning Studies), and §15378 (Project). (2024 Code Update - Housing Element Implementation – Citywide - PLN2025-00074)
Senior Planner James Willis shared the staff presentation. Good City Company Principal and Co-Owner Aaron Aknin, Page & Turnbull Principal/Director of the Cultural Resources Studio, Senior Architectural Historian Christina Dikas, and Page & Turnbull Cultural Resources Planner/Archaeologist Stacy Kozakavich shared the consultant’s presentation. Staff responded to questions from Councilmembers. Mayor Salwan opened the public hearing. There being no speakers, Mayor Salwan closed the public hearing.
On a motion by Vice Mayor Campbell, seconded by Councilmember Zhang, the City Council:
1. Held public hearing.
2. Found that the project is exempt from the requirements of the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) per, without limitation, CEQA Guidelines Section 15061 Review *Consent Items
for Exemption, CEQA Guidelines Section 15262 Feasibility and Planning Studies, and CEQA Guidelines 15378 Project, and find that no further environmental review is required pursuant to CEQA Guidelines Section 15183, as the project is consistent with the General Plan, for which an Environmental Impact Report (EIR) (SCH#2010082060) was previously prepared and certified and/or §15162 Subsequent EIRs and Negative Declarations;
3. Found that the proposed zoning text amendment and Objective Standards are consistent with the Fremont General Plan;
4. Found that the proposed zoning text amendment and Objective Standards further the public interest, convenience, and general welfare of the City by ensuring consistency between the FMC and the City’s General Plan, with State law, and provide for a streamlining of the process of reviewing eligible historic resources by providing development standards that are relevant to current development regulations, objective, easy to use, flexible and equitable, and ensure the health and safety of Fremont residents;
5. Introduced the ordinance amending Title 18 (Planning and Zoning) attached to this report as Exhibit B;
6. Adopted Resolution No. 2025-02 attached to this report as Exhibit C, implementing Program 4 of the City’s 2023-2031 Housing Element to identify Objective Design Standards for modifying eligible historic resources for single family and two family residential development.
Ayes: Mayor Salwan, Vice Mayor Campbell, Councilmembers:
Keng, Kimberlin, Shao, Zhang and Liu
Noes: None
Absent: None
Abstain: None
B. Mayor Salwan opened consideration of a Public Hearing (Published Notice) To Consider a Proposed General Plan Amendment From Regional Commercial to Tech Industrial, Corresponding Rezoning from Commercial – Regional (C-R) to Tech Industrial (I-T), Discretionary Design Review, to Facilitate the Development of an Approximately 70,000- Square-Foot Industrial Building; and to Consider a Draft Negative Declaration Prepared and Circulated for the Project in Accordance With the Requirements of the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA). (Palisade Fremont Boulevard - Fremont Boulevard & Ice House Terrace - PLN2024-00080)
Senior Planner James Willis and Economic Development Director Donovan Lazaro provided the staff presentation and responded to question from Councilmembers. The Applicants, North Palisade Partner John Petersen, and HPA Architecture Architect Teresa Goodwin shared a presentation, along with the following consultants via Zoom: ESA Technical Expert Karl Heisler, Fehr & Peers Traffic Consultant Sam Tabibnia, Kier + Wright Civil Engineer Tim Murphy, and Landscape Architect Kienan Hermanew, and responded to questions from Councilmembers. Mayor Salwan opened the public hearing. The following people commented:
Olegario Guzman (LIUNA), Victor De La Torre (LIUNA), Eddie Torres (LIUNA), Oscar Mazariegos (Nor Cal Carpenters Union), Joe Maraspini (Nor Cal Carpenters Union), and Cindy Bonior (Fremont Chamber of Commerce). There being no additional speakers, Mayor *Consent Items
Salwan closed the public hearing. This was followed by questions and comments from Councilmembers. The applicant was provided a rebuttal & comment period. This was followed by questions and comments from Councilmembers.
On a motion by Councilmember Zhang, seconded by Councilmember Keng, the City Council:
1. Held public hearing;
2. Found, in accordance with CEQA Guidelines Section 15074 that it has considered received during the public review process, that is was prepared in accordance with the requirements of CEQA, that there is no substantial evidence that the project will have a significant effect on the environment, and that this action reflects the independent judgment and analysis of the City of Fremont;
3. Found that the General Plan Amendment conforms with and contains the requirements provided for in the City’s planning processes, constitutes a suitable and logical change in the plan for physical development of the City of Fremont, and is in the public interest;
4. Found the project is in conformance with the relevant provisions contained in the City’s General Plan, including the designated goals and polices set forth in the Land Use, Mobility, and Economic Development Chapters of the General Plan as enumerated in the staff report;
5. Found that the project plans as shown in Exhibit “D” fulfill the applicable requirements set forth in the Fremont Municipal Code;
6. Adopted Resolution No. 2025-03 approving a General Plan Amendment to change the land use designation from Regional Commercial to Tech Industrial, as shown in Exhibit “B” to the staff report;
7. Introduced an ordinance rezoning the project site from Regional Commercial (C-R) to Tech Industrial (I-T) based upon the findings and subject to the conditions of approval set forth in Exhibit “F” to the staff report; additionally, the applicant shall make a community benefits contribution to the City in the amount of $100,000.00, payable in a lump sum upon the issuance of the first building permit for the project.
8. Directed staff to prepare and the City Clerk to publish a summary of the ordinance.
Ayes: Mayor Salwan, Vice Mayor Campbell, Councilmembers:
Keng, Kimberlin, Shao, Zhang and Liu
Noes: None
Absent: None
Abstain: None
6. OTHER BUSINESS – None.
7. ITEMS REFERRED BY COUNCILMEMBERS
A. Council Referrals – None.
B. Appointments to Boards, Commissions, Committees – None.
C. Legislative Actions – None.
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D. Report on Committee Assignments
Councilmembers reported on their various meetings.
8. ADJOURNMENT: There being no further business, Mayor Salwan adjourned the meeting at 9:25 p.m.
Attest: Approved:
_____________________________ ___________________________ Susan Gauthier, City Clerk RAJ SALWAN, Mayor
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MINUTES
FREMONT CITY COUNCIL MEETING
FEBRUARY 4, 2025
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 Vice Mayor Campbell from:
Washington Marriott at Metro Center
775 12th Street, NW, Business Center
Washington, DC 20005
1. PRELIMINARY
A. Call to Order: Mayor Salwan called the meeting to order at 7:00 p.m.
B. Flag Salute: Councilmember Keng led the salute to the flag.
C. Roll Call: Mayor Salwan, Vice Mayor Campbell, Councilmembers: Keng, Kimberlin, Shao, Zhang and Liu
D. Announcements by Mayor/City Manager/City Attorney
Mayor Salwan 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 Shao, seconded by Councilmember Keng, the City Council waived further readings of proposed ordinances.
Ayes: Mayor Salwan, Vice Mayor Campbell, Councilmembers:
Keng, Kimberlin, Shao, Zhang and Liu
Noes: None
Absent: None
Abstain: None
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* B. Approval of Minutes – None.
* C. Mayor Salwan opened consideration of Second Reading and Adoption of an Ordinance of the City of Fremont Amending Fremont Municipal Code Sections 9.60.040 and 9.60.130 to Revise the Rent Review Program Administration Fee, and the Notice Requirements for Residential Rent Increases to Conform with State Law.
On a motion by Councilmember Shao, seconded by Councilmember Keng, the City Council adopted Ordinance No. 02-2025 amending Chapter 9.60 of the Fremont Municipal Code.
Ayes: Vice Mayor Campbell, Councilmembers: Keng, Kimberlin, Shao, Zhang and Liu
Noes: None
Absent: Mayor Salwan (business/property interest)
Abstain: None
* D. Mayor Salwan opened consideration of Second Reading and Adoption of an Ordinance of the City of Fremont Amending Fremont Municipal Code Title 18 (Planning and Zoning) to Comply with State Law and Implement Program 4 of the City’s 2023-2031 Housing Element; and Making Findings of CEQA Exemption (PLN2025-00074).
On a motion by Councilmember Shao, seconded by Councilmember Keng, the City Council adopted Ordinance No. 03-2025 amending Title 118 (Planning and Zoning) to comply with state law and implement Program 4 of the City’s 2023-2031 Housing Element.
Ayes: Mayor Salwan, Vice Mayor Campbell, Councilmembers:
Keng, Kimberlin, Shao, Zhang and Liu
Noes: None
Absent: None
Abstain: None
* E. Mayor Salwan opened consideration of Second Reading and Adoption of an Ordinance of the City of Fremont Rezoning a 4.2-Acre Site at the Southeast Corner of Fremont Boulevard and Ice House Terrac4 from Regional Commercial (C-R) to Tech Industrial (I-T), to Allow Development of an Approximately 69,872-Square-Foot Industrial Building and Making Findings of Adoption of Negative Declaration.
On a motion by Councilmember Shao, seconded by Councilmember Keng, the City Council adopted Ordinance No. 04-2025 rezoning the project site from Regional Commercial (C-R) to Tech Industrial (I-T).
Ayes: Mayor Salwan, Vice Mayor Campbell, Councilmembers:
Keng, Kimberlin, Shao, Zhang and Liu
Noes: None
Absent: None
Abstain: None
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* F. Mayor Salwan opened consideration of Authorizing the City Manager, or Her Designee, to Execute Service Agreements for Technical Project Design and Environmental Clearance Services in Conjunction With a Multifamily Residential Development at the City-Owned Property at the Southwest Corner of Fremont Boulevard and Decoto Road; and Find That This Funding Action is Not a Project Under the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) Pursuant to CEQA Guidelines Sections 15061(b)(3) and 15378(b) as it Can be Seen With Certainty That There is No Possibility That Authorization of These Agreements Will Have a Significant Effect on the Physical Environment.
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.
On a motion by Councilmember Shao, seconded by Councilmember Keng, the City Council authorized the City Manager, or her designee, to execute service agreements for technical project design and environmental clearance services with KTGY, Inc., Lamphier-Gregory, Inc., CBG, and Hexagon Transportation Consultants in a combined not-to-exceed amount of $851,488 and to reallocate $1,107,488 from PWC8811-501, Strategic Investment Opportunity, to PWC9112-501, Fremont-Decoto Land Development Plan, to fund the project design and environmental clearance consultant services and staff costs associated with overseeing the planning process.
Ayes: Mayor Salwan, Vice Mayor Campbell, Councilmembers:
Keng, Kimberlin, Shao, Zhang and Liu
Noes: None
Absent: None
Abstain: None
* G. Mayor Salwan opened consideration of Authorizing the City Manager, or her Designee, to Issue Purchase Orders for Annual Operating Payments/Renewals and Execute Implementing Documents with EBRCSA for Use of the Public Safety Radio Communications System.
On a motion by Councilmember Shao, seconded by Councilmember Keng, the City Council authorized the City Manager, or her designee, to issue a purchase order for the annual operating payment to EBRCSA in an amount not-to-exceed $319,920 for the one-year period effective July 1, 2024, through June 30, 2025, and execute implementing documents as necessary.
Ayes: Mayor Salwan, Vice Mayor Campbell, Councilmembers:
Keng, Kimberlin, Shao, Zhang and Liu
Noes: None
Absent: None
Abstain: None
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3. CEREMONIAL ITEMS
A. Proclamation: Congenital Heart Defect Awareness Week – February 7-14, 2025 B. Resolution: Honoring GIS Specialist II/Data Coordinator Ruby Wun for Forty-Three Years of Service Upon her Retirement
C. Resolution: Honoring GIS and Addressing Manager John Leon for Thirty-Six Years of Service Upon his Retirement
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.
Mayor Salwan opened the public comment period. The following people commented: John Hinds, Barb Howard, John Burner (St. Anne Church St. Vincent de Paul), Stanley Gu, Joanne Schwab, Liz Ames (BART Director), Leila Borja (Holiday Inn Express & Suites (provided a hand-out)), Freeway (Wood Street Commons/Oakland Homeless Union), Sundari Yanajanram, Sr. Annette (Compassionate Fremont), Mari-Lyn Harris (FFE), Sister Jane Rudolph, Arsh Shah, Judith Zlatnik, Rev. Greg Ward (Mission Peak U.U. Congregation), Jenna Daugherty, John R. Smith (Niles Discovery Church (provided a hand-out)), Elizabeth Schaefer (Mission Peak Unitarian Universalist Congregation (president)), Erik Parks (provided a hand-out), Valerie Stewart (Mission Peak UU Congregation), Steve Skala, Kate Amon (Fremont For Everyone), Margaret ‘Peggy’ Rahman (National Alliance on Mental Illness Alameda County (provided a hand-out)), Katherine Rubie (provided a hand-out), Monica, Antonio U, Richard Godfrey (Tri City Ecology), Joanne Kemp, Barbara J. Tay (Braided Bridges), Elizabeth Buffington (unhoused resident), Lisa Danz (Fremont for Everyone), Caroline Harris (Tri City Ecology Center), Terry McGregor, and William Yragui. There being no additional speakers, Mayor Salwan closed the public comment period.
5. SCHEDULED ITEMS – None.
6. OTHER BUSINESS – None.
7. ITEMS REFERRED BY COUNCILMEMBERS
A. Council Referrals
1. Mayor Salwan opened consideration of Mayor Salwan Referral: Requesting Adoption of a Resolution to Update Council Assignments to Outside Committees, Commissions, and Boards
On a motion by Councilmember Shao, seconded by Councilmember Keng, the City Council adopted Resolution No. 2025-04 designating Council assignments to outside committees, *Consent Items
commissions, and boards and to update the exhibit to also reflect changes to contact information, meeting frequency and/or stipends for the various entities.
Ayes: Mayor Salwan, Vice Mayor Campbell, Councilmembers:
Keng, Kimberlin, Shao, Zhang and Liu
Noes: None
Absent: None
Abstain: None
B. Appointments to Boards, Commissions, Committees
1. Mayor Salwan opened consideration of Mayor Salwan Referral: Appointment and Reappointment to Advisory Bodies.
APPOINTMENT:
Advisory Body Appointee Term Expires
Economic Development Advisory Commission Toni Marcos 12/31/2025 Commercial/Industrial Representative
REAPPOINTMENT:
Advisory Body Appointee Term Expires
Senior Citizens Commission Kathleen Fischer 12/31/2028
On a motion by Councilmember Shao, seconded by Councilmember Kimberlin, the City Council approved appointment and reappointment.
Ayes: Mayor Salwan, Vice Mayor Campbell, Councilmembers:
Keng, Kimberlin, Shao, Zhang and Liu
Noes: None
Absent: None
Abstain: None
C. Legislative Actions – None.
D. Report on Committee Assignments
Councilmembers reported on their various meetings.
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8. ADJOURNMENT: There being no further business, Mayor Salwan adjourned the meeting at 8:15 p.m.
Attest: Approved:
_____________________________ ___________________________ Susan Gauthier, City Clerk RAJ SALWAN, Mayor