MINUTES
FREMONT CITY COUNCIL SPECIAL MEETING
JULY 15, 2025
FREMONT CITY HALL AND
VIRTUAL MEETING VIA ZOOM
5:30 PM
TELECONFERENCE NOTICE
Pursuant to Government Code Section 54953(b), the following meeting will include teleconference participation by Vice Mayor Keng from:
Best Western Plus Los Angeles
603 S New Hampshire Ave
Los Angeles, CA
Pursuant to Government Code Section 54953(b), the following meeting will include teleconference participation by Councilmember Kimberlin from:
5026 Kingsessing Avenue
Philadelphia, PA
Call to Order: Mayor Salwan called the meeting to order at 5:30 p.m.
Roll Call: Present: Mayor Salwan, Councilmembers: Campbell, Kimberlin, Shao, Zhang and Liu
Councilmember Shao arrived at 5:31 p.m.
Absent: Vice Mayor Keng
Public Comment: None.
CONVENED TO A CLOSED SESSION at 5:31 p.m.
CONFERENCE WITH LABOR NEGOTIATOR:
(California Government Code Section 54957.6)
City Designated Representatives: Karena McGee Shackelford, City Manager; Rafael E. Alvarado Jr., City Attorney; Brian Stott, Assistant City Manager; Christina Briggs, Assistant City Manager; Allen DeMers, Deputy City Manager; David Persselin, Finance Director; Tina Gallegos, Human Resources Director; Elana Rivkin-Haas, Senior Deputy City Attorney; Charles Sakai, Designated Representative; and Allyson Hauck, Designated Representative
Organizations Representing Employees:
• City of Fremont Employee Association
• Operating Engineers Local Union 3
• Teamsters Local 856
• Fremont Police Association
• Fremont Police Managers’ Association
• Professional Engineers and Technicians Association
• Fremont Association of Management Employees
• Fremont Fire Fighters
• Fremont Fire Fighters Battalion Chiefs
CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL – PENDING LITIGATION:
(California Government Code Section 54956.9(d))
1. Esteban Garibay v. City of Fremont (Filed: 2023)
Alameda County Superior Court, Case No. 23CV050737
2. Sofia Florian v. City of Fremont (Filed: 2023)
Alameda County Superior Court, Case No. 23CV045305
The Special Meeting of the Fremont City Council adjourned at 6:45 p.m.
Attest: Approved:
_____________________________ ___________________________ Dina Lewis, Assistant City Clerk RAJ SALWAN, Mayor
*Consent Items
MINUTES
FREMONT CITY COUNCIL MEETING
JULY 15, 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 Councilmember Kimberlin from:
5026 Kingsessing Avenue
Philadelphia, PA
1. PRELIMINARY
A. Call to Order: Mayor Salwan called the meeting to order at 7:00 p.m.
B. Flag Salute: Councilmember Zhang led the salute to the flag.
C. Roll Call: Mayor Salwan, Councilmembers: Campbell, Kimberlin, Shao, Zhang and Liu
Absent: Vice Mayor Keng
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 and introduced colleagues.
E. Report Out of Closed Session (if applicable)
City Attorney Alvarado reported that the Council conducted a conference in Closed Session this evening. The Council discussed Conference with Labor Negotiators pursuant to Government Code Section 54957.6; and Conference with Legal Counsel on Pending Litigation pursuant to Government Code Section 54956.9(d). No reportable action was taken.
2. CONSENT CALENDAR
* A. Waive Reading of Ordinances - None.
* B. Mayor Salwan opened consideration of Approval of Minutes – None. * C. Mayor Salwan opened consideration of Adoption of a Resolution Delegating Authority to City Manager during City Council Recess, July 16, 2025 through September 1, 2025 This item was removed from the Consent Calendar. Housing Manager Lucia Hughes was available and responded to questions. Councilmembers provided comments. *Consent Items
On a motion by Councilmember Shao, seconded by Councilmember Liu, the City Council adopted Resolution No. 2025-31 authorizing the City Manager, or designee, to take the following actions, as necessary, during the City Council recess period:
1. Authorized the City Manager to issue a purchase order to Sea Western for personal protective equipment in an amount not to exceed $141,000 using the Sourcewell Cooperative Agreement and found that the action is exempt from CEQA review per CEQA Guidelines, Section 15378(b)(2).
2. Authorized the City Manager to issue a purchase order to Municipal Emergency Services for personal protective equipment in an amount not to exceed $227,000 using the Sourcewell Cooperative Agreement and find that the action is exempt from CEQA review per CEQA Guidelines, Section 15378(b)(2).
3. Authorized the City Manager to issue a purchase order to Stryker for preventative maintenance and repairs for 36 Lifepack Heart Monitors and 36 Lucas Chest Compression Devices in an amount not to exceed $210,648 for a three year term and found that the action is exempt from CEQA review per CEQA Guidelines, Section 15378(b)(2).
4. Authorized the City Manager, or designee, to execute a Subordination Agreement with Berkadia/Freddie Mac, the new lender for Irvington Terrace Apartments, to subordinate City’s affordable housing loan totaling $14,085,878 as of June 30, 2025, including accrued interest. The new Berkadia/Freddie Mac loan, approximately $4,500,000, will be used to complete needed repairs to the property, pay off an existing California Community Reinvestment Corporation (CCRC) mortgage, cover cost of prepayment premium and fund costs of the new loan.
5. Authorized the City Manager, or designee, to execute an agreement with Oracle America, Inc., for the annual software support and maintenance of the databases, PeopleSoft HR/Payroll system, and User Productivity Kit for one year and execute any implementing documents and take any necessary implementing actions in an amount not-to-exceed $416,104.26.
6. Authorized the City Manager, or designee, to issue a purchase order to CentralSquare Technologies, LLC., in the amount of $313,642.68, to execute implementing documents for the annual software support and maintenance of the Tiburon CAD/RMS software system for one year.
7. Authorized the City Manager, or designee, to execute an agreement with Granicus, LLC, for the annual software support and maintenance of the govAccess Content Management System, execute any implementing documents, and take any necessary implementing actions in an amount not-to-exceed $623,441.43 for a five-year term.
8. Authorized the City Manager, or designee, to:
A. Issue a purchase order to Dell Marketing L.P. for the replacement of the Dell VxRail Hyperconverged servers and storage solution at the Police Department Building in the amount of $487,159.62 (including applicable sales tax and shipping charges).
B. Execute any implementing documents and take any implementing actions as necessary. *Consent Items
9. For the Six Commercial Districts Wi-Fi Access Expansion Project (PWC9108-522):
A. Approved a contract amendment with Bear Electrical Solutions, Inc. for the Six Commercial Districts Wi-Fi Access Expansion Project (PWC9108-522), increasing the contract by $50,000, for a total not-to-exceed amount of $407,995 (including 15% contingency);
B. Authorized the City Manager to execute the contract amendment and any related documents.
10. Authorized the City Manager, or designee, to enter into an agreement with Alameda County Health, in an amount not-to-exceed $216,528, effective July 1, 2025, through June 30, 2026.
11. Authorized the City Manager, or designee, to enter a Task Order with Fremont Unified School District in an amount not-to-exceed $266,590 for the City’s Youth and Family Services Division to provide two Associate Counselors (Special Assistants) for two Secondary School Wellness Centers for the 2025/2026 school year (August 11, 2025, through June 5, 2026).
12. Authorized the City Manager, or designee, to execute a Task Order with Fremont Unified School District in an amount not-to-exceed $24,750 for the City’s Youth and Family Services Division to provide School-Based Mental Health Counseling; Why Try Cognitive Behavioral Groups as an Alternative to Suspension Program for At-Promise Youth; Substance Use Disorder Treatment Services for Adolescents at Robertson, Kennedy High and other Fremont Secondary Schools; and the Family Resource Center Division to provide Family Support Services (Case Management) for the 2025/2026 school year (August 11, 2025 through June 5, 2026).
13. Authorized the City Manager, or designee, to execute a Task Order to the existing Joint Powers Agreement with the City of Newark for the provision of FY 2025/26 paratransit services, in an amount not-to-exceed $353,727.
14. Authorized the City Manager, or designee, to execute a Memorandum of Understanding with Alameda County Health for Fremont Human Services Department FY-2025/26 Medi-Cal Administrative Activities.
15. Authorized the City Manager, or designee, to execute an agreement with Alameda County Health to Support Human Services Programs, including the Fremont Family Resource Center Family Support Services program and Youth and Family Services Division's Why Try Cognitive Behavioral Groups program from July 1, 2025 through June 30, 2026.
16. Authorized the City Manager, or designee, to execute an amendment with the City of Oakland, Alameda County-Oakland Community Action Partnership (AC-OCAP), in the amount of $40,0000, with an extension through December 31, 2025, increasing the total not-to-exceed contract amount to $120,000.
17. For the PD Evidence Refrigerator and Freezer Replacement Project:
A. Approved the plans and specifications for the PD Evidence Refrigerator and Freezer Replacement Project.
*Consent Items
B. Accepted the bid and awarded the construction contract to the lowest responsive and responsible bidder, for a not-to-exceed amount of$350,000 for the PD Evidence Refrigerator and Freezer Replacement Project and authorized the City Manager, or designee, to execute the contract.
C. Found that the project is exempt from the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) review pursuant to CEQA Guidelines Section 15301 as the project involves the repair, maintenance, or minor alteration of existing facilities involving no or negligible expansion of use beyond that presently existing.
18. For the City Hall Building A and B Exterior Painting Project:
A. Accepted the bid and awarded the construction contract to the lowest responsive and responsible bidder for an amount not-to-exceed $150,000 for the City Hall Building A and B Exterior Painting Project, and authorized the City Manager, or designee, to execute the contract.
B. Found that the project is exempt from the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) review pursuant to CEQA Guidelines Section 15301 as the project involves the repair, maintenance, or minor alteration of existing facilities involving no or negligible expansion of use beyond that presently existing.
19. For the Mission Boulevard/ Sullivan Underpass Signal Project:
A. Approved the plans and specifications for the Mission Boulevard/ Sullivan Underpass Signal Project.
B. Accepted the bid and awarded the construction contract to the lowest responsive and responsible bidder, for an amount not-to-exceed $1,500,000 for the Mission Boulevard/ Sullivan Underpass Signal Project and authorized the City Manager, or designee, to execute the contract.
C. Reallocated the necessary funds from PWC7953-515 and appropriate it to PWC8930-515.
D. Found that the project is exempt from the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) review pursuant to CEQA Guidelines Section 15301 as the project involves the repair, maintenance, or minor alteration of existing facilities involving no or negligible expansion of use beyond that presently existing.
20. For the Fiber Optic Communication Redundancy Project:
A. Approved the plans and specifications for the Fiber Optic Communication Redundancy Project.
B. Accepted the bid and awarded the construction contract to the lowest responsive and responsible bidder, for an amount not-to-exceed $375,000 for the Fiber Optic Communication Redundancy Project and authorized the City Manager, or designee, to execute the contract.
C. Reallocated $220,078.18 from PWC8994-501 to PWC9115-501 and appropriated $152,046.82 from Fund 625 to PWC9115-625 to pay for the project cost.
D. Found that the project is exempt from the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) review pursuant to CEQA Guidelines Section 15301 as the project involves the repair, maintenance, or minor alteration of existing facilities involving no or negligible expansion of use beyond that presently existing. *Consent Items
Ayes: Mayor Salwan, Councilmembers: Campbell, Kimberlin, Shao, Zhang and Liu
Noes: None
Absent: Vice Mayor Keng
Abstain: None
* D. Mayor Salwan opened consideration of approval of a Service Agreement with Cintas Corporation in an Amount Not-to-Exceed $145,405.15 for Portable Fire Extinguisher Services at City-Owned Buildings
On a motion by Councilmember Shao, seconded by Councilmember Campbell, the City Council authorized the City Manager, or designee, to execute a seven-year fire extinguisher service agreement with Cintas Corporation for a total contract amount not-to-exceed $145,405.15, and made findings of CEQA exemption.
Ayes: Mayor Salwan, Councilmembers: Campbell, Kimberlin, Shao, Zhang and Liu
Noes: None
Absent: Vice Mayor Keng
Abstain: None
* E. Mayor Salwan opened consideration of approval of a Seven-Year Service Agreement with Gachina Landscape Management Inc., for Landscape Maintenance Services for Several City-Owned Sites
On a motion by Councilmember Shao, seconded by Councilmember Campbell, the City Council authorized the City Manager, or designee, to execute a seven-year service agreement (July 1, 2025, to June 30, 3032) with Gachina Landscape Management Inc. for landscape maintenance services for various City of Fremont owned sites, at an annual cost of $223,552 ($183,552 for scheduled maintenance services plus up to $40,000 for annual contingency work) with annual price increases based on CPI-U, but capped at 4% per year.
Ayes: Mayor Salwan, Councilmembers: Campbell, Kimberlin, Shao, Zhang and Liu
Noes: None
Absent: Vice Mayor Keng
Abstain: None
* F. Mayor Salwan opened consideration of approval of a Multi-Year Purchase Order with Waxie Sanitary Supply for Janitorial Supplies in an Amount Not-to-Exceed $200,000 Annually
On a motion by Councilmember Shao, seconded by Councilmember Campbell, the City Council authorized the City Manager, or designee, to execute a Purchase Order with Waxie Sanitary Supply for janitorial supplies in an amount not-to-exceed $200,000 annually through May 31, 2029.
*Consent Items
Ayes: Mayor Salwan, Councilmembers: Campbell, Kimberlin, Shao, Zhang and Liu
Noes: None
Absent: Vice Mayor Keng
Abstain: None
* G. Mayor Salwan opened consideration of approval of a Service Agreement with Silicon Valley Mechanical for Boiler Maintenance Services at City-Owned Buildings On a motion by Councilmember Shao, seconded by Councilmember Campbell, the City Council authorized the City Manager, or designee, to execute a seven-year service agreement (July 1, 2025 to June 30, 2032) with Silicon Valley Mechanical for boiler maintenance services of City-owned boilers, at an annual cost of $134,715 ($34,715 for scheduled maintenance services plus up to $100,000 annually for reactive maintenance contingency), with annual price increases based on CPI-U, but capped at 4% per year.
Ayes: Mayor Salwan, Councilmembers: Campbell, Kimberlin, Shao, Zhang and Liu
Noes: None
Absent: Vice Mayor Keng
Abstain: None
* H. Mayor Salwan opened consideration of authorized the City Manager to Execute Agreements with Alameda County Behavioral Health and LA Familia to provide Mental Health Services; Appropriation Actions; and Making Findings of CEQA Exemption On a motion by Councilmember Shao, seconded by Councilmember Campbell, the City Council approved the following related to the delivery of mental health services:
1. Authorized the City Manager, or designee, to execute a Mental Health Services Agreement with Alameda County Behavioral Health (ACBH), in the amount of$2,874,480.
2. Authorized the City Manager, or designee, to execute a Mental Health Services Agreement with La Familia, in the amount of $267,888.
3. Appropriated an additional $3,000 in Fund 104 and $2,845 in Fund 170 to cover the updated not-to-exceed amounts of the proposed Mental Health Services Agreements.
Ayes: Mayor Salwan, Councilmembers: Campbell, Kimberlin, Shao, Zhang and Liu
Noes: None
Absent: Vice Mayor Keng
Abstain: None
*Consent Items
* I. Mayor Salwan opened consideration of approval of Final Map, Agreements for Construction of Public and Private Street Improvements, and Dedication of Land and Public Easements for Tract 8526, located at 4158 and 4170 Central Avenue (Central Avenue Townhomes); make findings of CEQA Exemption
On a motion by Councilmember Shao, seconded by Councilmember Campbell, the City Council Adopted Resolution No. 2025-32 to:
1. Approve the Final Map and the Improvement Plans for Tract 8526.
2. Approve the Agreement for Public Improvements entitled “Public Improvement Agreement, Tract 8526 Central Avenue Townhomes”, with the developer, Blacow Ventures, LLC, and authorize the City Manager to execute the agreement on behalf of the City.
3. Approve the Agreement for Private Improvements entitled “Private Improvement Agreement, Tract 8526 Central Avenue Townhomes”, with the developer, Blacow Ventures, LLC, and authorize the City Manager to execute the agreement on behalf of the City.
4. Accept the developer’s offer of dedication of real property interests, as identified on the Final Map, provided that the acceptance of any property on which the developer is required to construct public improvements shall be conditioned upon the developer’s completion of the improvements to the satisfaction of the City Engineer.
Ayes: Mayor Salwan, Councilmembers: Campbell, Kimberlin, Shao, Zhang and Liu
Noes: None
Absent: Vice Mayor Keng
Abstain: None
* J. Mayor Salwan opened consideration of approval of the Plans and Specifications for the Central Park Dog Park Synthetic Turf Replacement Project; award of a construction contract to Heavenly Construction Inc. DBA Heavenly Greens for the amount of $506,020, plus a 15% construction contingency of $75,903 for a total construction contract amount of$581,923; and find that the project is exempt from review under the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) pursuant to CEQA Guidelines Section 15301 (Existing Facilities).
City Attorney Alvarado reported that staff recommended that this item be continued to the first City Council meeting in September, 2025.
* K. Mayor Salwan opened consideration of adopting a Resolution Accepting the 2025/26 California Highway Patrol, Cannabis Tax Fund Grant and Approving Spending Plan for the Program; Appropriation Action
On a motion by Councilmember Shao, seconded by Councilmember Campbell, the City Council adopted Resolution No. 2025-33 authorizing the City Manager, or designee, to Accept the California Highway Patrol Cannabis Tax Fund Grant in the amount of $172,999.97, recognize the revenue in the Miscellaneous Operating Grants Fund, appropriate the funds to the Police Department, and execute the Grant Agreement and take any and all necessary implementing actions required by CTFGP.
*Consent Items
Ayes: Mayor Salwan, Councilmembers: Campbell, Kimberlin, Shao, Zhang and Liu
Noes: None
Absent: Vice Mayor Keng
Abstain: None
* L. Mayor Salwan opened consideration of approval of Agreements for On-Call Structural Engineering Consultant Services in the Amount of $1,250,000 per Agreement with CSG Consultants, Inc., Tipping Structural Engineers, and Buehler Engineering, Inc.; Make Findings of CEQA Exemption
On a motion by Councilmember Shao, seconded by Councilmember Campbell, the City Council:
1. Authorized the City Manager, or designee, to execute Master Service Agreements with CSG Consultants, Tipping Structural Engineers and Buehler Engineering, Inc., for on-call structural engineering consultant services, each agreement with a term of five years and a total amount not-to-exceed $1,250,000 per agreement.
2. Found that the actions are exempt from environmental review, each as a separate and independent basis for CEQA compliance, under CEQA Guidelines, Section 15378 (administrative and funding activity not a “project” under CEQA) and Section 15061 (no possibility the activity may have significant effect on the environment).
Ayes: Mayor Salwan, Councilmembers: Campbell, Kimberlin, Shao, Zhang and Liu
Noes: None
Absent: Vice Mayor Keng
Abstain: None
* M. Mayor Salwan opened consideration of adopting a Resolution Authorizing the City Manager, or Finance Director, to Execute Annual Proposition 218Certification and Indemnification Agreements with the County of Alameda for the Collection of Taxes and Assessments
On a motion by Councilmember Shao, seconded by Councilmember Campbell, the City Council adopted Resolution No. 2025-34 authorizing the City Manager, or Finance Director, to execute annual Proposition 218 Certification and Indemnification Agreements with the County of Alameda for the Collection of Taxes and Assessments.
Ayes: Mayor Salwan, Councilmembers: Campbell, Kimberlin, Shao, Zhang and Liu
Noes: None
Absent: Vice Mayor Keng
Abstain: None
*Consent Items
* N. Mayor Salwan opened consideration of approval of Project Funding Agreements with Alameda County Transportation Commission (Alameda CTC), for the Fremont Boulevard Multi-Modal Corridor (Downtown to Irvington) Project (PWC9100B), S.
Grimmer Boulevard/ Warm Springs Boulevard/ Osgood Road Intersection Improvements (PWC9120), and Centerville Railroad Safety Improvements (PWC9071), for a Combined Total Funding Amount of Approximately $5,520,000; Appropriation Actions; and Make Findings of CEQA Exemption
This item was removed from the Consent Calendar. Public Works Director Hans Larsen was available and responded to questions. Councilmembers provided comments. Mayor Salwan opened the public comment period. The following person commented: John Hinds. There being no additional speakers, Mayor Salwan closed the public comment period.
On a motion by Councilmember Shao, seconded by Councilmember Liu, the City Council, under the condition that on an individual basis any removal of right turn lanes in any of the projects be brought back to Council, approved the following actions related to the Alameda CTC grant funds:
1. Authorized the City Manager, or designee, to execute Project Funding Agreements and prepare any other documents required to implement said agreements with Alameda CTC for the S. Grimmer Boulevard/Warm Springs Boulevard/Osgood Road Intersection Improvements (PWC9120), Centerville Railroad Safety Improvements (PWC9071) and Fremont Boulevard Multi-Modal Improvements (PWC9100B) Projects.
2. Accepted grant funds in the amount of $2,000,000 and appropriated the funds to PWC9100-504 for the Fremont Boulevard Multi-Modal Improvements Project.
3. Accepted grant funds in the amount of $2,000,000 and appropriated the funds to PWC9120-504 for the S. Grimmer/Warm Springs Boulevard/Osgood Road Intersection Improvements.
4. Accepted grant funds in the amount of $1,520,000 and appropriated the funds to PWC9071-504 for the Centerville Railroad Safety Improvements.
5. Reallocated $25,000 from PWC8234-134 (SB1-Pavement Rehabilitation) to PWC9120-134 and reallocated $100,000 from PWC9041-136 (Regional Projects Funding Match) to PWC9120-136 for the S. Grimmer Boulevard/Warm Springs Boulevard/Osgood Road Intersection Improvements.
6. Reallocated $25,000 from PWC8234-134 (SB1-Pavement Rehabilitation) and reallocated $50,000 from PWC9041-136 (Regional Projects Funding Match) to PWC9071-136 for the Centerville Railroad Safety Improvements.
7. Found 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).
Ayes: Mayor Salwan, Councilmembers: Campbell, Kimberlin, Shao, Zhang and Liu
Noes: None
Absent: Vice Mayor Keng
Abstain: None
*Consent Items
* O. Mayor Salwan opened consideration of adoption of a Resolution Setting the Annual Tax Rate for Voter-Approved General Obligation Bonds Debt Service for Fiscal Year 2025/26 and Authorizing the County of Alameda to Collect and Enforce the Levy on Behalf of the City
On a motion by Councilmember Shao, seconded by Councilmember Campbell, the City Council adopted Resolution No. 2025-35 to (1) establish the Fire Safety Project General Obligation Bonds tax rate of $0.0032 per $100 of assessed valuation (0.0032%) for Fiscal Year 2025/26, and (2) request and authorize the County of Alameda to levy a tax on all taxable properties in the City as a voter-approved levy with respect to the Fire Safety Project General Obligation Bonds.
Ayes: Mayor Salwan, Councilmembers: Campbell, Kimberlin, Shao, Zhang and Liu
Noes: None
Absent: Vice Mayor Keng
Abstain: None
* P. Mayor Salwan opened consideration of the SECOND READING AND ADOPTION OF
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF FREMONT REPEALING AND REPLACING CHAPTER 15.65 OF THE FREMONT MUNICIPAL CODE TO DESIGNATE NEW
FIRE HAZARD SEVERITY ZONES AND REESTABLISH THE WILDLAND URBAN
INTERFACE FIRE AREA
On a motion by Councilmember Shao, seconded by Councilmember Campbell, the City Council adopted Ordinance No. 10-2025 updating Fremont Municipal Code Chapter
15.65 to adopt CAL FIRE’s 2025 FHSZ map and designations, with local amendments continuing the City’s prior designation of additional areas as Very High fire hazard severity zones.
Ayes: Mayor Salwan, Councilmembers: Campbell, Kimberlin, Shao, Zhang and Liu
Noes: None
Absent: Vice Mayor Keng
Abstain: None
3. CEREMONIAL ITEMS
A. Resolution: Honoring Fremont Family Resource Center Facilities Coordinator Loretta Williams for 25 Years of Service
*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: Steve Skala, Golden Shao, Veda Ramachandan, Maanya Sreegiriraju, Victoria Bacon, Mahati Sreegiriraju, Rei Tey, and Sabina Leong. There being no additional speakers, Mayor Salwan closed the public comment period.
5. SCHEDULED ITEMS
A. Mayor Salwan opened consideration of referrals from Human Relations Commission; Approved Recommendations for FY 2025-2028 Human Service Grant Funding and Authorized the City Manager to Execute Agreements with Non-Profit Agencies Human Services Director Arquimides Caldera and Management Analyst I Marisha Engineer were available for questions. Staff responded to questions from Councilmembers.
Councilmembers provided comments. Mayor Salwan opened the public comment period. The following people commented: Shobana Ramamurthi and Linda Leu. There being no additional speakers, Mayor Salwan closed the public comment period.
On a motion by Councilmember Shao, seconded by Councilmember Zhang, the City Council took the following actions related to its Social Service Grant Program:
1. Approved the allocation of FY 2025/26 Social Service Grant funding, as recommended by the Human Relations Commission and consistent with the City’s FY 2025/26 adopted operating budget.
2. Authorized the City Manager, or designee, to execute grant agreements with the recommended non-profit agencies, effective July 1, 2025, through June 30, 2026, and any other implementing documents that may be required, as set forth in the staff report.
Ayes: Mayor Salwan, Councilmembers: Kimberlin, Shao, Zhang and Liu
Noes: None
Absent: Vice Mayor Keng
Abstain: Councilmember Campbell
*Consent Items
6. OTHER BUSINESS
A. Mayor Salwan opened consideration of authorizing the City Manager to Commission a Baseline Survey Regarding Viability of a General-Purpose Revenue Measure City Manager Shackelford was available and responded to questions from Councilmembers.
Councilmembers provided comments. Mayor Salwan opened the public comment period. The following person commented: John Hinds. There being no additional speakers, Mayor Salwan closed the public comment period
On a motion by Councilmember Shao, seconded by Councilmember Campbell, the City Council authorized the City Manager, or designee, to retain and contract with a qualified public opinion research firm to conduct a general-purpose revenue measure baseline survey.
Ayes: Mayor Salwan, Councilmembers: Campbell, Kimberlin, Shao, Zhang and Liu
Noes: None
Absent: Vice Mayor Keng
Abstain: 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
Mayor Salwan reported on his attendance at the Alameda County Mayors’ Conference.
8. ADJOURNMENT: There being no further business, Mayor Salwan adjourned the meeting at 8:06 p.m.
Attest: Approved:
_____________________________ ___________________________ Dina Lewis, Assistant City Clerk RAJ SALWAN, Mayor