City Council Chambers
3300 Capitol Avenue
Fremont, CA
Fremont City Council
Raj Salwan, Mayor
Teresa Keng, Vice Mayor
Desrie Campbell, District 2
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
April 01, 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.
Agenda and Report - Fremont City Council Meeting - April 01, 2025
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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 April 1, 2025, City Council meeting online via Zoom https://us06web.zoom.us/j/83889542843
Webinar ID: 838 8954 2843
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] before 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
April 01, 2025
City Council Chambers, 3300 Capitol Avenue, Building A
7:00 PM
TELECONFERENCE NOTICE
Pursuant to Government Code Section 54953(b), the following meeting will include teleconference participation by Councilmember Shao from:
Sheraton Grand Taipei Hotel
Business Center
No. 12 Section 1 Zhongxiao East Road
Zhongzheng District, Taipei City, Taiwan, 10049
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. LEASE AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE CITY OF FREMONT AND FREMONT CULTURAL ARTS COUNCIL - Authorize City Manager, or her Designee, to Execute a Lease Agreement for Use of the Fremont Community Activities Center
Contact Persons:
Name: Irene Jordahl Michael Sa
Title: Recreation Superintendent II Deputy Director of Community Services
Dept: Community Services Community Services
Phone: 510-494-4322 510-494-4372
E-Mail: [email protected] [email protected]
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RECOMMENDATION: Authorize the City Manager, or her designee, to execute a new 5-year lease agreement with two, 5-year renewal options with the Fremont Cultural Arts Council for the use of the Fremont Community Activities Center, 3375 Country Drive.
D. EAST BAY GREENWAY (IRVINGTON TO FREMONT BART) - Approve a Professional Services Agreement with Kimley-Horn and Associates, Inc., in the Amount of $1,365,309 (including 15% Contingency) for Design Services for the East Bay Greenway Trail Segment from Irvington to the Fremont BART Station (PWC9101); Appropriation Actions; and Make Findings of CEQA Exemption.
Contact Persons:
Name: Mirabel Aguilar Hans Larsen
Title: Senior Civil Engineer Public Works Director
Dept: Public Works Public Works
Phone: 510-494-4761 510-494-4722
E-Mail: [email protected] [email protected]
RECOMMENDATION: Approval of the following actions related to the East Bay Greenway (Irvington to Fremont BART) Project (PWC9101):
1. Authorize the City Manager, or her designee, to execute a Professional Services Agreement with Kimley-Horn and Associates, Inc., in an amount not-to-exceed $1,365,309 for design services.
2. Authorize the City Manager, or her designee, to conduct all negotiations and execution of all documents related to the federal earmark funds.
3. Reallocate $200,000 from PWC9041-136 to PWC9101-136.
4. Find that the actions are exempt from environmental review as a separate and independent base 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).
E. TRANSPORTATION SERVICES FOR OLDER ADULTS AND PEOPLE WITH DISABILITIES (RIDE-ON TRI-CITY!) – Authorization to Execute an Amendment with Lyft, Inc. for Ride-On Tri-City’s Ride-Hailing Service; Appropriation of additional funds to Measure BB Paratransit Fund; and Making Finding of CEQA Exemption
Contact Persons:
Name: Shawn Fong Arquimides Caldera
Title: Paratransit Program Manager Human Services Director Dept: Human Services Department Human Services Department Phone: 510-574-2033 510-574-2056
E-Mail: [email protected] [email protected]
RECOMMENDATIONS:
1. Authorize the City Manager, or her designee, to execute an amendment to the current agreement with Lyft, Inc. to increase the not to exceed amount for FY 2024/25 services from $270,000 to $380,000.
2. Appropriate an additional $110,000 in the Measure BB Paratransit Fund (Fund 252).
3. Make a finding of CEQA exemption.
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F. 2025 PAVEMENT REHABILITATION PROJECT - Approve Plans and Specifications, and Award a Contract to O’Grady Paving, Inc. in the Amount of $2,963,125.80 (Including 5% Contingency) for the 2025 Pavement Rehabilitation Project (PWC8234-Y); Make Findings of CEQA Exemption.
Contact Persons:
Name: Edward Nakayama Hans Larsen
Title: Senior Civil Engineer Public Works Director
Dept: Public Works Public Works
Phone: 510-494-4775 510-494-4722
E-Mail: [email protected] [email protected]
RECOMMENDATION: Approve the following actions related to the 2025 Pavement Rehabilitation Project (PWC8234-Y):
1. Approve the plans and specifications for the project.
2. Accept the bid and award the construction contract to the lowest responsive and responsible bidder, O’Grady Paving, Inc. in the amount of $2,822,125.80, plus a 5% construction contingency in the amount of $141,000.00 for a total construction contract amount of $2,963,125.80 and authorize the City Manager, or her designee, to execute the contract.
3. Find this project exempt from environmental review pursuant to California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) Guidelines Section 15301 (repair, maintenance or minor alteration of existing facilities involving no or negligible expansion of use beyond that presently existing) and Section 15302 (replacement or reconstruction of existing structures/facilities).
G. TEAMSTERS, LOCAL 856 MOU – Authorize the City Manager to amend the Memorandum of Understanding with Teamsters, Local 856
Contact Persons:
Name: Tina Gallegos
Title: Human Resources Director
Dept: Human Resources
Phone: 510-494-4652
E-Mail: [email protected]
RECOMMENDATION: Authorize the City Manager, or her designee, to enter into a side letter agreement with the Teamsters, Local 856 Union, amending the current Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) between the two parties to adjust base compensation for Police Communications Dispatcher Supervisors by 4% and Police Communications Dispatchers by 2% effective as soon as administratively feasible.
H. WEED ABATEMENT BY GOATS AT SABERCAT HISTORICAL PARK - Approval of 5-year, $450,000 Contract, with a $175,000 Option to Extend for Two Years, between City and Living Systems Land Management for Weed Abatement and Fire Fuel Management at Sabercat Historical Park and Making Findings of CEQA Exemption
Contact Persons:
Name: Jamie Cooley Kathleen Cote-Guarnieri
Title: Environmental Specialist I Environmental Services Manager Dept: Community Development Environmental Services
Phone: (510) 494-4573 510-494-4583
E-Mail: [email protected] [email protected]
RECOMMENDATION: Authorize the City Manager, or her designee, to execute a contract with Living Systems Land Management for Weed Abatement by Goats at Sabercat Historical Park in the amount of $450,000 for five years with the option to extend for an additional two years in an amount not-to-exceed $175,000.
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I. INVESTMENT ADVISORY SERVICES – Authorization to Execute a Five Year Agreement for Investment Advisory Services with PFM Asset Management for an annual not-to-exceed amount of $350,000
Contact Persons:
Name: David Persselin
Title: Finance Director
Dept: Finance Department
Phone: 510-494-4631
E-Mail: [email protected]
RECOMMENDATION: Authorize the City Manager, or her designee, to execute an agreement with PFM Asset Management, a division of U.S. Bancorp Asset Management, Inc., to provide investment advisory services at an annual not-to- exceed amount of $350,000 for a term beginning when the previous agreement expires and ending on June 30, 2030.
3. Ceremonial Items
A. Proclamation: Arts, Culture, and Creativity Month (April 2025) B. Proclamation: Earth Day 55th Anniversary (April 22, 2025) C. Recognition for the Santa Clara County 2024 Synopsys Championship Science Fair Winners from Fremont
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. CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT PROGRAM - Receive Presentation and Provide Input to Staff on the Preparation of the City’s Five-Year Capital Improvement Program (CIP) for Fiscal Years 2025/26 through 2029/30 Contact Persons:
Name: Hans Larsen Kim Beranek
Title: Public Works Director Community Services Director Dept: Public Works Community Services
Phone: 510-494-4722 510-494-4330
E-Mail: [email protected] [email protected]
RECOMMENDATION: Receive presentation and provide input to staff on the preparation of the City’s Five-Year Capital Improvement Program (CIP) for Fiscal Years 2025/26 through 2029/30 and find that the action is exempt from CEQA review per CEQA Guidelines Section 15378.
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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 April 1, 2025 5:45 p.m. City Council Closed Session Council Chambers Live
April 1, 2025 7:00 p.m. City Council Meeting Council
Chambers Live
April 8, 2025 CANCELLED: City Council
Meeting
Council
Chambers
April 15, 2025 7:00 p.m. City Council Meeting Council
Chambers Live
April 22, 2025 5:30 p.m. CANCELLED: CC/FUSD
Liaison Committee Meeting FUSD Hosts Live
April 29, 2025 No 7PM City Council Meeting
(5th Tuesday)
Monday,
May 5, 2025 5:30 p.m. CC/FUSD Joint Meeting FUSD Hosts Live May 6, 2025 7:00 p.m. City Council Meeting Council
Chambers Live
May 13, 2025 7:00 p.m. City Council Meeting Council
Chambers Live
May 20, 2025 7:00 p.m. City Council Meeting Council
Chambers Live
May 27, 2025 5:30 p.m. CC/FUSD Liaison
Committee Meeting City Hosts Live
June 3, 2025 7:00 p.m. City Council Meeting Council
Chambers Live
June 10, 2025 7:00 p.m. City Council Meeting Council
Chambers Live
June 17, 2025 7:00 p.m. City Council Meeting Council
Chambers Live
June 24, 2025 5:30 p.m. CC/FUSD Liaison
Committee Meeting FUSD Hosts Live
July 1, 2025 7:00 p.m. City Council Meeting Council
Chambers Live
July 8, 2025 7:00 p.m. City Council Meeting Council
Chambers Live
July 15, 2025 7:00 p.m. City Council Meeting Council
Chambers Live
July 22, 2025 CANCELLED: CC/FUSD
Liaison Committee Meeting
July 29, 2025 No 7PM City Council Meeting
(5th Tuesday)