Agenda packet, regular meeting — Fremont City Council, March 4, 2025

City Council Chambers
3300 Capitol Avenue
Fremont, CA

Fremont City Council

Raj Salwan, Mayor
Desrie Campbell, Vice Mayor
Teresa Keng, District 1
Kathy Kimberlin, District 3
Yang Shao, District 4
Yajing Zhang, District 5
Raymond Liu, 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
Arquimides Caldera, Human Services 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
March 04, 2025

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.

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IMPORTANT NOTICE REGARDING THE CITY COUNCIL MEETING.

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Address: City Clerk
City of Fremont
3300 Capitol Avenue, Bldg. A
Fremont, California 94538
Telephone: (510) 284-4060

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Your interest in the conduct of our City’s business is appreciated.

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Agenda
Fremont City Council Regular Meeting
March 04, 2025
City Council Chambers, 3300 Capitol Avenue, Building A
7:00 PM

1. Preliminary
A. Call to Order
B. Salute the Flag
C. Roll Call
D. Announcements-Mayor and/or City Manager
E. Report Out of Closed Session (if applicable)

2. Consent Calendar
Items on the Consent Calendar are considered to be routine by the City Council and will be enacted by one motion and one vote. There will be no separate discussion of these items unless a Councilmember or citizen so requests, in which event the item will be removed from the Consent Calendar and considered separately. Additionally, other items without a “Request to Address Council” card in opposition may be added to the consent calendar. The City Attorney will read the title of ordinances to be adopted.

A. Motion To: Waive Further Reading of Proposed Ordinances (This permits reading the title only in lieu of reciting the entire text.) B. Approval of Minutes - None.

C. LAKE ELIZABETH WATER QUALITY IMPROVEMENT PROJECT - Approve $135,000 Budget Appropriation to Pilot Surface Aerators, Floating Islands, and Monitoring Probes for Improvement of Water Quality and Heat Event Resiliency in Lake Elizabeth
Contact Persons:

Name: Kathleen Cote-Guarnieri Dan Schoenholz
Title: Environmental Services
Manager
Community Development Director
Dept: Environmental Services Community Development
Phone: 510-494-4583 510-494-4438
E-Mail: [email protected] [email protected]

RECOMMENDATION: Appropriate $135,000 from the Integrated Waste Management Fund Open Space account to implement the Lake Elizabeth Water Quality Improvement Project as described in this staff report.

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D. SENIOR HOUSING COORDINATION CONTRACT - Request for Approval to Enter into Contract with Eden Housing Resident Services, Inc., for the City to Provide Senior Service Coordination Services at Senior Housing Facilities in Fremont
Contact Persons:

Name: Levon Gibson Arquimides Caldera
Title: Family Services
Administrator
Human Services Director
Dept: Human Services Department Human Services Department Phone: (510) 574-2062 510-574-2056
E-Mail: [email protected] [email protected]

RECOMMENDATIONS:

1. Authorize the City Manager, or her designee, to execute an agreement with Eden Housing Resident Services, Inc., in an amount not-to-exceed $197,481, for the City to provide supportive services to seniors and disabled residents at Cottonwood Senior Housing, Redwood Lodge Apartments, Sequoia Manor and Pauline Weaver Senior Apartments for the period of January 1, 2025, through December 31, 2025.

2. Appropriate an additional $5,277 to the Eden Housing Fund (Fund 185) to cover the expected cost of the services.

E. NORTHGATE PARK RESTROOM REPLACEMENT PROJECT - Approval of Plans and Specifications; Award of Contract to Calstate Construction, Inc. in the amount of $1,419,994 (including 15% Contingency) for the Northgate Park Restroom Replacement Project (PWC9089); Appropriation Action; Make Findings of CEQA Exemption
Contact Persons:

Name: Martha Martinez Hans Larsen
Title: Facilities Project Manager Public Works Director Dept: Public Works Public Works
Phone: 510-494-4750 510-494-4722
E-Mail: [email protected] [email protected]

RECOMMENDATION: Approval of the following actions related to the Northgate Community Park Restroom Replacement Project (PWC9089):

1. Approve Plans and Specifications for the Northgate Park Restroom Replacement project.

2. Accept the bid and award the construction contract to the lowest responsive and responsible bidder, Calstate Construction, Inc. in the amount of $1,234,777 and allocate a 15% contingency in the amount of $185,217 for a total construction contract amount of $1,419,994 and authorize the City Manager, or her designee, to execute the contract.

3. Reallocate $300,000 from Northgate Community Park Closed Roof Arbor PWC9060-540 to Citywide Park Restroom Replacement PWC9089-540.

4. Find the project is exempt from CEQA review pursuant to CEQA Guideline pertaining to replacement of the park restroom involving negligible or no expansion of capacity.

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F. IRVINGTON PARK RESTROOM REPLACEMENT PROJECT - Approval of Plans and Specifications; Award of Contract to Calstate Construction, Inc. in the amount of $1,414,244 (including 15% Contingency) for the Irvington Community Park Restroom Replacement Project (PWC9089); Make Findings of CEQA Exemption
Contact Persons:

Name: Martha Martinez Hans Larsen
Title: Facilities Project Manager Public Works Director Dept: Public Works Public Works
Phone: 510-494-4750 510-494-4722
E-Mail: [email protected] [email protected]

RECOMMENDATION: Approval of the following actions related to the Irvington Community Park Restroom Replacement Project (PWC9089):

1. Approve Plans and Specifications for the Irvington Park Restroom Replacement project.

2. Accept the Bid and award the construction contract to the lowest responsive and responsible bidder, Calstate Construction, Inc. in the amount of $1,229,777 and allocate a 15% contingency in the amount of $184,467 for a total construction contract amount of $1,414,244 and authorize the City Manager, or her designee, to execute the contract.

3. Find the project is exempt from CEQA review pursuant to CEQA Guideline pertaining to replacement of the park restroom involving negligible or no expansion of capacity.

3. Ceremonial Items
A. Proclamation: Arbor Day (March 14, 2025)

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
A. FISCAL YEAR 2024/25 MID-YEAR BUDGET REPORT - Update on the Status of the FY 2024/25 General Fund Operating Budget and Preliminary Three - Year Forecast; Approve Budget Adjustments; Make Findings of CEQA Exemption
Contact Persons:

Name: David Persselin
Title: Finance Director
Dept: Finance Department
Phone: 510-494-4631
E-Mail: [email protected]

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RECOMMENDATIONS:

1. Decrease the General Fund revenue estimate for property tax by $1.4 million, sales tax by $0.3 million, business tax by $0.8 million, and hotel tax by $0.4 million.

2. Increase the General Fund revenue estimate for interest earnings by $2.3 million.

3. Find the action is exempt from CEQA review, per CEQA Guidelines Section 15378(b).

7. Items Referred by Councilmembers
A. Councilmember Referrals

1. COUNCILMEMBER KIMBERLIN REFERRAL AND CO-AUTHORED BY MAYOR SALWAN: Request the City Council’s Consideration of an Amendment to the Camping Ordinance
Contact Persons:

Name: Kathy Kimberlin Raj Salwan
Title: Councilmember Mayor
Dept: City Council City Council
Phone: 510-284-4095 510-284-4082
E-Mail: [email protected] [email protected]

Recommendation: Direct City staff to bring back an amendment to the Camping Ordinance as set forth in this referral at the next regularly scheduled City Council meeting.

B. Appointments to Boards, Commissions, Committees

1. MAYOR SALWAN REFERRAL: Appointments to Advisory Bodies Contact Persons:

Name: Raj Salwan
Title: Mayor
Dept: City Council
Phone: 510-284-4082
E-Mail: [email protected]

APPOINTMENTS:

Advisory Body Appointee Term Expires

Economic Development Advisory Commission Cindy Bonior n/a Fremont Chamber of Commerce Representative

Environmental Sustainability Commission Wilson Hu 12/31/2026 Development/Construction Representative

Senior Citizens Commission Kathleen Caine 12/31/2028

RECOMMENDATION: Approve appointments.

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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
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Channel
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March 11, 2025 Cancelled: City Council
Meeting
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March 25, 2025 5:30 p.m. CC/FUSD Liaison
Committee Meeting FUSD Hosts Live
April 1, 2025 7:00 p.m. City Council Meeting Council
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Fremont City Council Meeting: 03/04/25 07:00 PM
3300 Capitol Avenue Div/Dept: Environmental Services
Fremont, CA 94538 Category: Fees & Rates

SCHEDULED
Sponsors:

COUNCIL STAFF REPORT (ID # 5362) DOC ID: 5362 A
Updated: 2/27/2025 11:16 AM by Dina Lewis A Page 1
LAKE ELIZABETH WATER QUALITY IMPROVEMENT PROJECT - Approve $135,000 Budget Appropriation to Pilot Surface Aerators, Floating Islands, and Monitoring Probes for Improvement of Water Quality and Heat Event Resiliency in Lake Elizabeth
Contact Persons:

Name: Kathleen Cote-Guarnieri Dan Schoenholz
Title: Environmental Services Manager Community Development Director Div/Dept: Environmental Services Community Development
Phone: 510-494-4583 510-494-4438
E-Mail: [email protected] [email protected]

Executive Summary: In response to a large scale fish die-off event in July 2024, the City contracted with Applied Marine Science to conduct testing to determine the cause of the die-off and identify potential management actions to prevent or reduce potential reoccurrence.

Water quality testing conducted during and after the event determined the cause to be low dissolved oxygen concentrations and elevated lake water temperatures resulting from an extreme heat event. The testing indicated that a harmful algal bloom was not a factor.

While lake conditions have returned to normal, staff is recommending proactive steps to reduce the likelihood of die-offs during future extreme heat events. After evaluating a menu of potential options identified by Applied Marine Science, staff is recommending a $175,000 pilot program which would include the following elements:
• Three surface aerators for improved oxygenation $20K
• Nine floating islands for shade and temperature regulation $55k • Three continuous monitoring probes $10k
• Installation and labor $40k
• Project Management $40k
• Contingency $10k

The total estimated project cost is $175,000 with $135,000 funded from the Integrated Waste Management Fund Open Space account and $40,000 from PWC8501-501 (Parks Capital Replacement project). This appropriation would increase funding to an existing contract between Applied Marine Science and the City of Fremont, which the City executed in its capacity as Fiscal Agent for the Alameda Countywide Clean Water Program.

BACKGROUND: Completed in 1969, Lake Elizabeth is an 83-acre man-made freshwater lake designed for flood control and stormwater storage during the rainy season. The lake is owned by the Alameda County Flood Control and Water Conservation District (ACFCD) and licensed by the City for recreational purposes. The sections below provide additional background.

July 2024 Fish Die-Off: About 1,000 fish at Lake Elizabeth died during an excessive heat wave occurring July 3-6, 2024. As the heat event began, the City increased supplemental

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water to mitigate evaporation and rising water temperatures. Applied Marine Science was brought in to evaluate the situation and conduct water quality testing. Results from testing conducted during and after the event determined the cause of the die-off to be low dissolved oxygen concentrations and elevated lake water temperatures, which pushed fish species beyond the ranges they can typically tolerate. A dissolved oxygen level of 5.0 mg/L concentration is the standard target and Lake Elizabeth dropped below 1.0 during the event.

The microcystins analysis was negative, indicating that a harmful algal bloom was not a factor.

Routine Lake Maintenance: Routine lake maintenance activities conducted by the City include maintaining lake levels during the summer months with additional water from the irrigation system at Central Park, testing the water for bacteria monthly, and controlling the bird population which has the potential to present bacterial contamination. Annual bird population mitigation measures include the installation of goose fencing, enhanced clean -up on Duck Island and egg addling. The City also installs and removes the weir boards (controlled by ACFCD) at the connection of Mission Creek which impacts flow of water into the lake.

Lake Depth: Reduced water depth since the lake was last dredged in 2001 appears to have increased the July 2024 heat event impact on lake water temperatures. Lake Elizabeth’s historical maximum depth is 7’ at the deepest location. According to a 2023 bathymetric study and the 2001 construction documents for the dredging project at Lake Elizabeth, due to sediment accumulation the lake depth has decreased two to three feet, depending upon location. The western half of the lake towards the docks was not dredged in 2001, so it is generally shallower than the rest of the lake, especially at the western edges. ACFCD has no plans to dredge in the foreseeable future as ACFCD staff has advised the City that “flood protection is not affected by the current lake bottom elevations and therefore no sediment removal is warranted at this time.”

Regulatory Water Quality Considerations: The San Francisco Regional Water Quality Control Board (Water Board) oversees local municipal compliance with the Municipal Regional Stormwater Permit (MRP) and the San Francisco Bay Basin Water Quality Control Plan (Basin Plan). The Basin Plan identifies beneficial uses of local water bodies which for Lake Elizabeth include cold freshwater habitat, warm freshwater habitat, spawning, wildlife, water contact and non-contact recreation.

Fremont conducts many water quality compliance activities though its participation in the Alameda County Clean Water Program (ACCWP). As a member agency, the City has access to ACCWP contracted resources. The City was able to utilize ACCWP’s contractor Applied Marine Science to respond to this event. Applied Marine Science conducted water quality testing, incident analysis, and identified potential management actions that could mitigate reoccurrence. Action to prevent future die-offs will be necessary to ensure the City remains in compliance with the MRP and Basin Plan.

Integrated Waste Management Open Space Fund: The City negotiated a $500,000 payment for park open space projects as part of a 2006 Altamont Landfill Disposal Contract Amendment with Waste Management. An Open Space account within the Integrated Waste Management Fund (Fund 115) was established and has been used for park enhancement projects at Sabercat Historical Park and in Stivers Lagoon at Central Park. That account has

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a remaining balance of $135,000 which is available for implementing the recommended actions for Lake Elizabeth.

DISCUSSION/ANALYSIS: Applied Marine Science analyzed potential management actions to improve dissolved oxygen content in Lake Elizabeth and counteract the impact of heat events on lake temperatures, given current lake depth. The analysis focused on three components described below.

Oxygenation: Staff evaluated several types of shore-based oxygenation systems designed to pump oxygen to the bottom of the lake and determined these were not well suited to the site conditions of Lake Elizabeth and would have limited effectiveness. Aerators which mix water to introduce oxygen, reduce stratification, and discourage algae growth, are better suited to the size and depth of the lake. Options evaluated included surface aerators (both solar and shore powered), fountain aerators, and sub surface aspirators. The most effective system to deploy, given current lake depths, would be a Kasco shore powered surface aerator. A solar powered system, though less effective, would be an alternative if shore power cannot be installed.

Temperature: Possible management actions to improve lake temperature include floating islands, increasing freshwater inputs, and shoreline planting. Floating vegetative islands are approximately 5’ x 5’ and would be secured to the lake bottom. They have multiple benefits including temperature regulation from shade, plant roots that keep oxygen in the water column, and cleansing of lake water by nutrient absorption. Staff recommends installation of nine floating islands as part of the pilot program to be supplemented with future shoreline planting. The City would continue to utilize freshwater inputs as needed to respond to significant heat or evaporation events.

Monitoring: In conjunction with the installation of aerators and floating islands, staff recommends installing three continuing monitoring probes to monitor temperature and dissolved oxygen levels. This would enable staff to intervene if parameters are trending negatively. It will also enable the City to evaluate the effectiveness of the installed measures to maintain desired temperature and dissolved oxygen levels. The probes will require periodic downloads and occasional calibration by park staff.

The City would utilize ACCWP’s contract with Applied Marine Science to implement the recommended pilot program. Applied Marine Science has the capability to procure the selected elements and manage the installation. Electrical power installation for the aerators would be coordinated with the Maintenance Department.

FISCAL IMPACT: The proposed project would utilize the remaining $135,00 in the Integrated Waste Management Fund Open Space account and $40,000 from the Park Capital Replacement CIP project (PWC8501-501). Use of the IWM Open Space account would require a budget appropriation. No appropriation is needed for PWC8501 since there is adequate funding in the current year’s approved budget. Ongoing maintenance activities are expected to be minor and would be conducted by existing parks staff.

ENVIRONMENTAL REVIEW: This project is exempt from the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) pursuant to CEQA Guideline Section 15333 as small habitat restoration projects are exempt from environmental review. Staff has determined that the proposed project qualifies as a small habitat restoration project because it is under 5 acres, will have

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no significant adverse impact on endangered, rare or threatened species or their habitat, will not result in significant impacts when viewed in connection with past, present and future projects, and there are no hazardous materials at or around the project site.

ATTACHMENTS: None.

RECOMMENDATION: Appropriate $135,000 from the Integrated Waste Management Fund Open Space account to implement the Lake Elizabeth Water Quality Improvement Project as described in this staff report.

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3300 Capitol Avenue Div/Dept: Human Services Department Fremont, CA 94538 Category: Agreements and Contracts

SCHEDULED
Sponsors:

COUNCIL STAFF REPORT (ID # 5331) DOC ID: 5331
Updated: 2/25/2025 3:20 PM by Dina Lewis Page 1
SENIOR HOUSING COORDINATION CONTRACT - Request for Approval to Enter into Contract with Eden Housing Resident Services, Inc., for the City to Provide Senior Service Coordination Services at Senior Housing Facilities in Fremont Contact Persons:

Name: Levon Gibson Arquimides Caldera
Title: Family Services Administrator Human Services Director Div/Dept: Human Services Department Human Services Department Phone: (510) 574-2062 510-574-2056
E-Mail: [email protected] [email protected]

Executive Summary: Eden Housing Resident Services, Inc. has requested to renew its service agreement with the City of Fremont for the Human Services Department’s Aging and Family Services Division (AFS) to provide a Program Coordinator and related support staff and services to seniors and disabled residents residing at four affordable housing facilities located in Fremont: Cottonwood Senior Housing, Redwood Lodge Apartments, Sequoia Manor, and Pauline Weaver Senior Apartments. Staff recommends that the City Council approve and authorize the City Manager to execute an agreement, in an amount not-to-exceed $197,481, for the calendar year of January 1, 2025, through December 31, 2025. Staff also recommends that the City Council appropriate an additional $5,277 in the Eden Housing Fund (Fund 185) to cover additional anticipated expenditures through the end of FY 2024/25.

BACKGROUND: In 2012, Eden Housing Resident Services, Inc. (Eden), an affiliate of Eden Housing, Inc., contracted with the City for AFS to provide supportive senior services to residents at Cottonwood, one of its senior affordable housing complexes. In 2013, Eden and the City agreed to expand these services to two additional Fremont housing complexes:

Redwood Lodge (for disabled residents) and Sequoia Manor (for seniors). In 2019, Eden requested AFS expand services to include supportive senior services for the newly built Pauline Weaver Senior Apartments located in the Warm Springs area.

DISCUSSION/ANALYSIS: In order for seniors to successfully remain living independently in senior housing complexes, it is best practice to have a senior service coordinator located on-site. AFS staff have extensive experience in providing a variety of senior support services and referrals and can leverage these existing programs for seniors and disabled residents living in Eden housing complexes.

The proposed agreement would primarily support one FTE Program Coordinator, referred to as a Senior Services Coordinator (Coordinator), who has offices at the four complexes. The Coordinator provides information about senior services, including those services provided by AFS. The Coordinator also facilitates community-building activities, such as educational workshops, trainings, discussion groups, and volunteer opportunities, which help to establish peer support systems and develop service coordination plans for all residents who elect to participate in on-site services. The Coordinator works cooperatively with Eden’s on-site property manager(s). The contract also supports a Senior Services Assistant, hired as Public Services Assistant II.

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FISCAL IMPACT: Under the proposed agreement with Eden Housing, the City would receive sufficient funds to support one FTE Program Coordinator position, a 0.875 FTE Public Service Assistant II, as well as City overhead and program expenses. The contract amount is $197,481 and covers twelve months, commencing January 1, 2025, through December 31, 2025.

In anticipation of this funding and as part of the City’s fiscal year 2024/25 adopted operating budget, the City Council appropriated $186,929 to cover expected costs through June 30, 2025. As the not to exceed amount under the proposed agreement now exceeds this amount, staff estimates a total of $192,206 in expenses in fiscal year 2024/25.

Accordingly, Staff recommends the City Council appropriate an additional $5,277 to the Eden Housing Fund (Fund 185).

ENVIRONMENTAL REVIEW: The proposed action 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), and it can be seen with certainty that there is no possibility that the action may have a significant effect on the environment as specified in CEQA Guidelines Section 15061(b)(3), each as a separate and independent basis for CEQA compliance.

ATTACHMENTS: None.

RECOMMENDATIONS:

2. Appropriate an additional $5,277 to the Eden Housing Fund (Fund 185) to cover the expected cost of the services.

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Fremont City Council Meeting: 03/04/25 07:00 PM
3300 Capitol Avenue Div/Dept: Public Works
Fremont, CA 94538 Category: Agreements and Contracts

SCHEDULED
Sponsors:

COUNCIL STAFF REPORT (ID # 5372) DOC ID: 5372
Updated: 2/27/2025 11:26 AM by Dina Lewis Page 1
NORTHGATE PARK RESTROOM REPLACEMENT PROJECT - Approval of Plans and Specifications; Award of Contract to Calstate Construction, Inc. in the amount of $1,419,994 (including 15% Contingency) for the Northgate Park Restroom Replacement Project (PWC9089); Appropriation Action; Make Findings of CEQA Exemption
Contact Persons:

Name: Martha Martinez Hans Larsen
Title: Facilities Project Manager Public Works Director Div/Dept: Public Works Public Works
Phone: 510-494-4750 510-494-4722
E-Mail: [email protected] [email protected]

Executive Summary: The purpose of this report is to facilitate replacing the aging and substandard public restroom at the Northgate Community Park (“project”).

BACKGROUND: Northgate Community Park, located at 34060 Rowland Drive in the North Fremont area, is set on sixteen acres with a large grass field, sports field, playground, restroom, basketball courts, and a large parking lot.

The City’s updated Parks and Recreation Master Plan, adopted in 2022, identified existing park restrooms as one of the highest priorities for park facility/amenity investments. The restrooms are beyond their useful life and do not comply with current building codes or the Americans with Disability Act (ADA). The Northgate Community Park restroom is one of several public restrooms being updated to meet accessibility requirements. The new restroom will have a traditional men’s and women’s restroom, one all gender restroom, a storage area, and a utility room.

The project scope also includes work identified for the Northgate Closed Roof Arbor project (PWC9060) consisting of a covered outdoor meeting space adjacent to the restroom to expand the indoor/outdoor space for recreational programming and community use. Also included are enhancements to the new restroom storage room to store furnishings to accommodate recreational programming for the community, a concrete patio, ADA compliant walkway connection to existing sidewalks and parking area, and landscape improvements.

DISCUSSION/ANALYSIS: Bids for this project were opened on February 7, 2025.

The bidders with their respective bid amount are shown below. The Engineer’s Estimate is $900,000.

Bidder Bid Amount
Calstate Construction, Inc. $ 1,234,777
EVRA Construction, Inc. $ 1,349,000
Zone 4 Construction, Inc. $ 1,653,642
S&H Construction, Inc. $ 1,868,600

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

Project Cost & Funding
Estimated Project Costs
Design Consultant and Project Administration $ 215,217
Construction Contract - Low Bid 1,234,777
Construction Contingency (15%) 185,217
Construction Inspection and Administration (10%) 123,478 Total Estimated Project Costs: $ 1,758,689

Source of Funding
PWC 9089–501–Capital Improvement Fund $ 1,458,689
PWC 9060-540 – Northgate Community Park Closed Roof Arbor 300,000 Total Funds Available $ 1,758,689

FISCAL IMPACT: This project is to be jointly funded from the Citywide Park Restroom Replacement Project (PWC9089) and from the Northgate Community Park Closed Roof Arbor Project (PWC 9060). The two funding sources will provide sufficient funds for the estimated project cost.

ENVIRONMENTAL REVIEW: The proposed actions are categorically exempt from environmental review under the following CEQA Guidelines, each of which serves as an independent basis for CEQA compliance: (1) CEQA Guidelines Section 15301 - repair, maintenance and minor alteration work of existing facilities involving no or negligible expansion of use); (2) CEQA Guidelines Section 15302(c) - replacement of the existing park restroom involves negligible or no expansion of use or capacity and does not involve significant new environmental effects or changed circumstances; (3) CEQA Guidelines Section 15303 - construction and installation of limited numbers of new, small facilities or structures and conversion of existing small structures.

ATTACHMENTS: None.

WEBLINKS:

Construction Drawings:
https://www.fremont.gov/home/showdocument?id=17294&t=638748664589724383

Special Provisions Manual:
https://www.fremont.gov/home/showdocument?id=17292&t=638748663423786691

RECOMMENDATION: Approval of the following actions related to the Northgate Community Park Restroom Replacement Project (PWC9089):

1. Approve Plans and Specifications for the Northgate Park Restroom Replacement project.

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3. Reallocate $300,000 from Northgate Community Park Closed Roof Arbor PWC9060-540 to Citywide Park Restroom Replacement PWC9089-540.

4. Find the project is exempt from CEQA review pursuant to CEQA Guideline pertaining to replacement of the park restroom involving negligible or no expansion of capacity.

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

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Sponsors:

COUNCIL STAFF REPORT (ID # 5373) DOC ID: 5373
Updated: 2/27/2025 12:10 PM by Dina Lewis Page 1
IRVINGTON PARK RESTROOM REPLACEMENT PROJECT - Approval of Plans and Specifications; Award of Contract to Calstate Construction, Inc. in the amount of $1,414,244 (including 15% Contingency) for the Irvington Community Park Restroom Replacement Project (PWC9089); Make Findings of CEQA Exemption
Contact Persons:

Executive Summary: The purpose of this report is to facilitate replacing the aging and substandard existing public restroom at Irvington Community Park.

BACKGROUND: Irvington Community Park, located at 41885 Blacow Road, is set on 12 acres and is home to the Wally Pond Irvington Comunity Center with a sports gymnasium and conference facility, with a large grass field, turf football field, outdoor basketball courts and a playground area for outdoor activities for the community.

The City’s updated Parks and Recreation Master Plan, adopted in 2022, identified existing park restrooms as one of the highest priorities for park facility/amenity investments. The restrooms are beyond their useful life and do not comply with current building codes or the Americans with Disability Act (ADA). The Irvington Community Park restroom is one of the several public restrooms being updated to meet accessibility requirements. The new restroom will have a traditional men’s and women’s restroom, one all-gender restroom, a storage area, and a utility room.

DISCUSSION/ANALYSIS: Bids for this project were opened on February 7, 2025.

The bidders with their respective bid amount are shown below. The Engineer’s Estimate is $800,000.

Bidder Bid Amount
Argos Construction, Inc. $ 723,000*
Calstate Construction, Inc. $ 1,229,777
Domain Construction, Inc. $ 1,275,000
EVRA Construction, Inc. $ 1,345,000
Oveisi Construction, Inc. $ 1,347,000
Ron Paris Construction, Inc. $ 1,497,313
S&H Construction, Inc. $ 1,748,600
*Non-responsive bid

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The initial low bidder, Argos Construction, Inc., requested to withdraw their bid due to clerical errors, shortly after bid opening. After review, the City accepted Argos Construction Inc.’s request and considers their bid non-responsive. The next apparent low bidder, Calstate Construction, Inc., submitted a responsive bid and all documents are in order. The contractor is a responsible bidder experienced in this type of work and has satisfactorily completed contracts of a similar nature with the City and other nearby agencies.

Project Cost & Funding
Estimated Project Costs:

Design Consultant and Project Administration $ 215,217
Construction Contract - Low Bid 1,229,777
Construction Contingency (15%) 184,467
Construction Inspection and Administration (10%) 122,977 Total Estimated Project Costs: $ 1,752,438

Source of Funding
PWC 9089–501–Capital Improvement Fund $ 1,752,438
Total Funds Available: $ 1,752,438

FISCAL IMPACT: The estimated project cost of $1,752,438 will be funded from sources in the adopted Capital Improvement Program FY2023/24-2027/28. The appropriation for the Citywide Park Restroom Replacement Project (PWC9089) has a total current budget amount of $6,800,000 for various restroom projects.

ENVIRONMENTAL REVIEW: The project is categorically exempt from environmental review based on, without limitation, CEQA Guideline Section 15302(c). The replacement of the existing park restroom involves negligible or no expansion of use or capacity, which does not involve significant new environmental effects or changed circumstances.

ATTACHMENTS: None.

WEBLINKS:

Construction Drawings:
https://www.fremont.gov/home/showdocument?id=17290&t=638748662347317155

Special Provisions Manual:
https://www.fremont.gov/home/showdocument?id=17288&t=638748660804947650

Argos Construction Withdrawal letter:
https://www.fremont.gov/home/showdocument?id=17318&t=638749753924869166

RECOMMENDATION: Approval of the following actions related to the Irvington Community Park Restroom Replacement Project (PWC9089):

1. Approve Plans and Specifications for the Irvington Park Restroom Replacement project.

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3. Find the project is exempt from CEQA review pursuant to CEQA Guideline pertaining to replacement of the park restroom involving negligible or no expansion of capacity.

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Fremont City Council Meeting: 03/04/25 07:00 PM
3300 Capitol Avenue Div/Dept: Finance Department
Fremont, CA 94538 Category: Budget

SCHEDULED
Sponsors:

COUNCIL STAFF REPORT (ID # 5377) DOC ID: 5377
Updated: 2/27/2025 3:25 PM by Dina Lewis Page 1
FISCAL YEAR 2024/25 MID-YEAR BUDGET REPORT - Update on the Status of the FY 2024/25 General Fund Operating Budget and Preliminary Three-Year Forecast; Approve Budget Adjustments; Make Findings of CEQA Exemption Contact Persons:

Name: David Persselin
Title: Finance Director
Div/Dept: Finance Department
Phone: 510-494-4631
E-Mail: [email protected]

EXECUTIVE SUMMARY: The Mid-Year Budget Report is an opportunity for staff to update the City Council on current-year budget performance based on actual operating results.

Staff will present a brief review of economic trends, discuss revised General Fund revenue and expenditure projections for the current year, provide a preliminary General Fund forecast for the next three years, and present recommendations for mid-year budget adjustments.

BACKGROUND: The Fiscal Year 2024/25 operating budget was adopted by the City Council on June 11, 2024. The adopted budget was developed on the assumption that growth in the local economy would continue and that General Fund ongoing revenues would increase by about 3.5%.

As a reminder, during FY 2023/24 the City was notified by the California Department of Tax and Fee Administration (CDTFA) that it would be recovering approximately $19.5 million of sales tax it overpaid to the City in FY 2022/23. The City Council responded by setting aside the $21.9 million FY 2022/23 ending unreserved fund balance and increasing the General Fund Budget Uncertainty Reserve to $30 million.

The State recovered the first half of the overpayment during the last quarter of FY 2023/24 and the second half during the first quarter of FY 2024/25. The combined impact of those recoveries is estimated at approximately $23 million, which also reflects the temporary drop in the City’s share of Countywide pooled sales tax revenue. To offset the one-time revenue reduction resulting from those recoveries, the FY 2024/25 adopted budget included the use of the General Fund Budget Uncertainty Reserve to maintain service levels.

DISCUSSION AND ANALYSIS:

Economic Trends: Calendar year 2024 saw the national economy expand at a healthy

2.8% annual rate, with growth in the third and fourth quarters averaging 2.7%. Over the past year, the labor market has remained relatively tight, with the national unemployment rate rising only slightly to 4.0%, from 3.7% in January 2024.

To combat inflation, the Federal Reserve raised interest rates repeatedly through mid-2023.

Having determined that their intervention appeared to be working, they began lowering rates in late 2024. However, the combination of a renewed increase in inflation and

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uncertainty over the path of federal government fiscal policy has led the Federal Reserve to hold off on any additional rate reductions for the near future.

The City’s preliminary revenue forecast assumes the economy will grow at a moderate pace, but that continued high interest rates will suppress property sales and development activity at least through the end of 2025.

Additionally, uncertainty over the possible impacts of tariffs and immigration policy changes is likely to restrain both retail sales and business investment, possibly tempered by tax reductions or a more business-friendly regulatory environment. This uncertainty is reflected in the most recent consumer confidence survey, which in February registered the largest monthly decline since August 2021.

FY 2024/25 General Fund Revenue and Expenditure Estimates: Overall, General Fund revenues and transfers in are estimated to increase just 0.3% in FY 2024/25 from the FY 2023/24 level, resulting in $0.6 million less of estimated resources than included in the adopted budget. The General Fund’s largest source of revenue, property tax, is performing at about $1.4 million below the budget estimate, with expected growth of 3.9% over the prior year. This compares with the adopted budget estimate of 4.5% growth.

Sales taxes, constituting the General Fund’s second largest source of revenue, are projected to increase by 12.4%, which includes a $4.1 million reallocation in FY 2023/24 by the CDTFA to offset an overpayment in FY 2022/23. Without that reallocation, FY 2024/25 revenue would be projected to increase by 4.6%. The current sales tax estimate, based on two quarters of data, is $0.3 million less than the adopted budget amount.

Business tax is projected to fall $0.8 million below the budget estimate, primarily due to a drop off in the construction business tax component resulting from the lack of new development activity. Hotel tax is estimated to come in at about $0.4 million below the adopted budget and end the year at the same level as the last two years. The City’s one revenue stream that benefits from higher interest rates, investment earnings, is currently projected to bring in at least $2.3 million more than the adopted budget estimate.

This report includes recommended adjustments to bring the budgeted revenue estimates for property tax, sales tax, business tax, hotel tax, and investment earnings in line with the current projections.

General Fund expenditures and transfers out for FY 2024/25 are currently projected to end the year at their budgeted levels. Increases due to salary adjustments are expected to be more than offset by expenditure savings. In total, General Fund uses of funds are anticipated to increase by about 2.8% from the FY 2023/24 level.

The adjusted budget assumed that the General Fund would end the year with approximately $6.4 million in the Budget Uncertainty Reserve. The $0.6 million decrease in estimated General Fund resources reduces that projected ending balance to $5.8 million. Overall, the FY 2024/25 estimate applies $18.4 million of the Budget Uncertainty Reserve to address the one-time revenue shortfall due to the State’s sales tax recovery, partially offset by a $3.1 million increase to the Contingency Reserve.

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Staff will return to the City Council on May 13, 2025, with updated estimates for FY 2024/25 incorporated into the FY 2025/26 Proposed Operating Budget.

The following table presents a comparison of FY 2023/24 actual results with the FY 2024/25 adjusted budget and staff’s FY 2024/25 mid-year estimate.

Preliminary General Fund Forecast: Revenue projections for the next three fiscal years are based on the most current information available and take into account historical trends, current-year performance through mid-year, projected development activity, and scheduled changes in various fees and rates.

The FY 2025/26 and subsequent year expenditure projections include estimated citywide savings and adjustments to reflect CalPERS pension contributions, retiree healthcare contributions, scheduled debt service payments, and contractual obligations. In accordance with the City Council’s Pension Liability Funding Policy, an additional pension contribution has been included in each year as well. It is important to note that the City’s labor agreements expire on June 30, 2025, and no compensation increases have been assumed in the FY 2025/26 through FY 2027/28 expenditure projections.

As this forecast is preliminary, the expenditures shown represent a “base budget” that delivers the existing level of services with no assumed compensation or staffing increases.

These expenditure levels may change as the FY 2025/26 Proposed Operating Budget is developed with the benefit of additional information, including any recommendations for service level reductions or enhancements.

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Revenue Adjustments: As discussed above, the current revenue projections for property tax, sales tax, business tax, and hotel tax are falling below their budgeted estimates by a net amount of $2.9 million, partially offset by increased investment earnings revenue of $2.3 million. Staff recommends that the City Council amend the budget estimates for those revenues to match the current projections.

FISCAL IMPACT: The recommended budget adjustments will align the General Fund revenue estimates with the current projections. Staff will return to the City Council on May 13, 2025, with the FY 2025/26 Proposed Operating Budget and a revised General Fund forecast.

ENVIRONMENTAL REVIEW: Action on this item is exempt from the requirements of the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA), per CEQA Guidelines Section 15378(b), as an administrative and/or fiscal activity that does not involve commitment to a specific project that will result in any significant physical impact on the environment.

ATTACHMENTS: None.

RECOMMENDATIONS:

1. Decrease the General Fund revenue estimate for property tax by $1.4 million, sales tax by $0.3 million, business tax by $0.8 million, and hotel tax by $0.4 million.

2. Increase the General Fund revenue estimate for interest earnings by $2.3 million.

3. Find the action is exempt from CEQA review, per CEQA Guidelines Section 15378(b).

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Fremont City Council Meeting: 03/04/25 07:00 PM
3300 Capitol Avenue Div/Dept: City Council
Fremont, CA 94538 Category: Council Referrals & Appointments

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COUNCIL STAFF REPORT (ID # 5387) DOC ID: 5387
Updated: 2/28/2025 2:05 PM by Dina Lewis Page 1

COUNCILMEMBER KIMBERLIN REFERRAL AND CO-AUTHORED BY MAYOR SALWAN: Request the City Council’s Consideration of an Amendment to the Camping Ordinance
Contact Persons:

Name: Kathy Kimberlin Raj Salwan
Title: Councilmember Mayor
Div/Dept: City Council City Council
Phone: 510-284-4095 510-284-4082
E-Mail: [email protected] [email protected]

Summary: The purpose of this referral is to request the City Council’s consideration of revisions to the Camping Ordinance that would remove language that has contributed to misinterpretation of the ordinance’s intent and application. This revision would also be intended to affirm and strengthen the City’s positive relationships with nonprofits, faith-based organizations, and other government agencies while enforcing sustainable guidelines for health and safety.

Background: The City of Fremont is committed to compassionate solutions to homelessness, including expanding shelter capacity and wrap-around services, investing in mental health services, and supporting interim and permanent housing initiatives as reflected in the city’s strategic 5-year Homeless Response Plan.

Proposal: Amend the Camping Ordinance to delete Section 8.90.060(b)(1).

This proposal seeks to amend the Camping Ordinance in order to clarify and affirm the City’s commitment: (1) to work in unity with nonprofits, faith-based organizations, other government agencies and the community on care, support and solutions for people who are unhoused, (2) to generally prioritize the allocation of enforcement resources to the locations violate the City of Fremont’s encampment condition guidelines.

Recommendation: Direct City staff to bring back an amendment to the Camping Ordinance as set forth in this referral at the next regularly scheduled City Council meeting.

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Sponsors:

COUNCIL STAFF REPORT (ID # 5382) DOC ID: 5382
Updated: 2/28/2025 12:27 PM by Susan Gauthier Page 1
MAYOR SALWAN REFERRAL: Appointments to Advisory Bodies Contact Persons:

Name: Raj Salwan
Title: Mayor
Div/Dept: City Council
Phone: 510-284-4082
E-Mail: [email protected]

MAYOR SALWAN REFERRAL: Appointments to Advisory Bodies.

ATTACHMENTS:
• Environmental Sustainability Commission Application
• Senior Citizens Commission Applications

APPOINTMENTS:

Advisory Body Appointee Term Expires

Economic Development Advisory Commission Cindy Bonior n/a Fremont Chamber of Commerce Representative

Environmental Sustainability Commission Wilson Hu 12/31/2026 Development/Construction Representative

Senior Citizens Commission Kathleen Caine 12/31/2028

RECOMMENDATION: Approve appointments.

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Commission Application
Submit
application to:

Office of the City Clerk
3300 Capitol Avenue, Building A
P.O. Box 5006
Fremont, CA 94537-5006
Or email to: [email protected]
Personal Information:

Mr. 
Mrs. 
Ms. 
Name: ______________________________________________________________________ Last First MI
Home Address: _ ____________
Street Ci ty State Zip
H
ome Telephone: ____________ Work Tel ephone: ___________ E-mail: __________________ Fax: ___________________________ Resident of the City of Fremont: ___ years
Commis
sioners with specific expertise/experience are sought for four of the seats, including:
 Student (high school or college)
 Business Community
 Development/Construction Industry
 Environmental Organization
The
other three seats are intended for the public-at-large. All Commissioners must reside in Fremont. Please
check one of the above.

Demographic Information:

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

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□ Other Asian origin: ________________ (write-in optional) □ Other African origin: _______________ (write-in optional) □ Other Hispanic, Latino, or Spanish origin: __________ (write-in optional) Gender:
□ Male □ Prefer to self-identify
□ Female □ Prefer not to say
Language(s) Spoken: __
__________________
Background Informat
ion:

Why do you wish to serve as a member of this Board or Commission? What would you bring by way of perspective or experience to this Board or Commission? Employment/Volunteer Information:

Please list any qualifications you feel would provide positive input to the work of the Board or Commission.

Organization: _______________________________________ Dates: ____________________ Location: ________________________________ Position(s): __________________________ Responsibilities/accomplishments:

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Organization: _______________________________________ Dates: ____________________

Location: ________________________________ Position(s): __________________________

Responsibilities/accomplishments:

Organization: _______________________________________ Dates: ___________________

Location: ________________________________ Position(s): __________________________

Responsibilities/accomplishments:

Organization: _______________________________________ Dates: ____________________

Location: ________________________________ Position(s): __________________________

Responsibilities/accomplishments:

Community Activities you have been involved with (feel free to attach separate pages):

____________________________________________________________________________ Name of Organization Position/Responsibilities/Accomplishments Dates

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Special Awards or Recognitions you have received:

Education Information:

____________________________________________________________________________ Educational Institution Degree/Diploma Field Year

Additional Information: (Please provide any other information which you feel would be useful to the City Council in reviewing your application.)

Civic service is a privilege and responsibility of interested, qualified, sincere citizens. The value and importance of wide participation of a large number of citizens cannot be measured. Your interest in serving on a board or commission of the City of Fremont is greatly appreciated.

General Information: Your application is a public document and will be kept on file for one year.

If you would like additional information, please call the City Clerk’s Office at (510) 284-4060.

Please sign and date your application and submit to the Office of the City Clerk.

Thank you.

_ _______________________ _____________________________ Signature Date

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