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
Joel Pullen, Community Development Director
Sanford Taylor, Information Technology Director
Sean Washington, Chief of Police
Fremont City Council Agenda and
Report
October 21, 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 - October 21, 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 October 21, 2025, City Council meeting online via Zoom https://us06web.zoom.us/j/88027755383 Webinar ID: 880 2775 5383
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 1:00 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
October 21, 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
1. APPROVAL OF MINUTES - for the Special Meeting of July 29, 2025, the Special Meeting of August 6, 2025, the Special Meeting of August 12, 2025, the Special Meeting of August 19, 2025, the Special and Regular Meetings of September 2, 2025, the Regular Meeting of September 9, 2025, and the Special and Regular Meetings of September 16, 2025
Contact Persons:
Name: Susan Gauthier
Title: City Clerk
Dept: City Clerk's Office
Phone: 510-284-4076
E-Mail: [email protected]
RECOMMENDATION: Approve minutes.
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C. VACATION OF EASEMENT AT 5567 CUSHING PARKWAY - Adopt a Resolution Summarily Vacating a Portion of an Emergency Vehicle Access Easement at 5567 Cushing Parkway in the Bayside Industrial Community Plan Area (PLN2025-00067) and Make Findings of CEQA Exemption.
Contact Persons:
Name: Yiu Kei Louie Hans Larsen
Title: Engineer II (Civil) Public Works Director
Dept: Public Works Public Works
Phone: 510-494-4727 510-494-4722
E-Mail: [email protected] [email protected]
RECOMMENDATIONS:
1. Adopt a resolution to vacate a portion of the Emergency Vehicle Access Easement at 5567 Cushing Parkway on the grounds the easement is no longer needed.
2. Find the action is exempt from CEQA review per CEQA Guidelines Section 15305, as the vacation of easements is considered a minor alteration to land use limitations that does not result in any land use or density changes.
D. FLOCK SAFETY SYSTEMS AGREEMENT AMENDMENT - Authorize the City Manager, or Designee, to execute an amendment to agreement with Flock Group Inc, dba Flock Safety Systems, for the installation of Flock ALPR Systems and subscription.
Contact Persons:
Name: Matthew Snelson Jason Valdes
Title: Police Captain Senior Technology Detective
Dept: Police Department Police Department
Phone: 510-790-6874 (510) 790-6935
E-Mail: [email protected] [email protected]
RECOMMENDATION:
Authorize the City Manager, or designee, to enter into an amended agreement with Flock Safety System for the installation of 71 Flock ALPR systems and subscription for 80 Flock cameras.
3. Ceremonial Items
A. Proclamation: National Disability Employment Awareness Month (October 2025)
B. Proclamation: National Hispanic Heritage Month
(September 15-October 15, 2025)
4. Public Communications
A. Oral and Written Communications
INDUSTRIAL DEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY - None.
PUBLIC FINANCING AUTHORITY - None.
CONSIDERATION OF ITEMS REMOVED FROM CONSENT CALENDAR
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5. Scheduled Items - None.
6. Other Business
A. CITY COUNCIL POLICY - Consideration of a City Council Policy to Prioritize Municipal Affairs
Contact Persons:
Name: Rafael Alvarado Karena Shackelford
Title: City Attorney City Manager
Dept: City Attorney's Office City Manager's Office
Phone: 510-284-4030 510-284-4063
E-Mail: [email protected] [email protected]
RECOMMENDATIONS:
1. Review the draft resolution that would establish a City Council policy prioritizing municipal affairs, and
2. Adopt the draft resolution or provide further direction to City staff on any proposed modifications.
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 HARB Historical Architectural Review Board ACE Altamont Commuter Express HBA Home Builders Association ACFCD Alameda County Flood Control District HCD Housing and Community ACTC Alameda County Transportation
Commission
HRC
Development (State)
Human Relations Commission
HCD Housing and Community
ACWD Alameda County Water District ICMA
JPA
International City/County Management
Association
Joint Powers Authority
ARB Art Review Board
BAAQMD
BART
Bay Area Air Quality Management
District
Bay Area Rapid Transit District
LLMD Lighting and Landscaping Maintenance
District
LOCC League of California Cities
BCDC Bay Conservation & Development
Commission
LOS
MET
Level of Service
Mobile Evaluation Team
BMPs Best Management Practices MOU Memorandum of Understanding BMR Below Market Rate MTC Metropolitan Transportation
CALPERS California Public Employees’ Retirement
System
MTC Metropolitan Transportation
Commission
CBC California Building Code NRSRO Nationally Recognized Statistical Rating Organization
CDD Community Development Department NEPA National Environmental Policy Act CC & R’s Covenants, Conditions & Restrictions NLC National League of Cities CDBG
CEQA
Community Development Block Grant
California Environmental Quality Act
NPDES National Pollutant Discharge Elimination
System
CERT Community Emergency Response Team NPO Neighborhood Preservation Ordinance CIP Capital Improvement Program PC Planning Commission
CNG Compressed Natural Gas PD Planned District
COF City of Fremont PDA Priority Development Area
COPPS Community Oriented Policing and Public
Safety
PUC
PVAW
Public Utilities Commission
Private Vehicle Accessway
CSAC California State Association of Counties PWC Public Works Contract CTC California Transportation Commission RFP Request for Proposals dB Decibel RFQ Request for Qualifications
DEIR Draft Environmental Impact Report RHNA Regional Housing Needs Allocation DU/AC Dwelling Units per Acre ROP Regional Occupational Program EBCE East Bay Community Energy 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)
STIP State Transportation Improvement
Program
EIR Environmental Impact Report (CEQA) TCRDF Tri-Cities Recycling and Disposal Facility EIS Environmental Impact Statement TOD Transit Oriented Development
EVAW
(NEPA)
Emergency Vehicle Accessway
TS/MRF Transfer Station/Materials Recovery
Facility
FAR Floor Area Ratio UBC See CBC
FEMA Federal Emergency Management Agency VMT Vehicle Miles Travelled FFD Fremont Fire Department VTA Santa Clara Valley Transportation FMC Fremont Municipal Code Authority
FPD Fremont Police Department WMA Waste Management Authority FRC Family Resource Center ZA Zoning Administrator
FUSD Fremont Unified School District ZTA Zoning Text Amendment GIS Geographic Information System
GPA General Plan Amendment
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UPCOMING MEETING AND CHANNEL 27
BROADCAST SCHEDULE
Date Time Meeting Type Location
Cable
Channel
27 October 21, 2025 7:00 p.m. City Council Meeting Council Chambers Live
October 28, 2025 No meetings
November 4, 2025 7:00 p.m. City Council Meeting Council Chambers Live
November 11, 2025 CANCELLED: City Council
Meeting (Observed Holiday)
November 18,2025 7:00 p.m. City Council Meeting Council Chambers Live
November 25, 2025 5:30 p.m. CC/FUSD Liaison
Committee Meeting
District
Hosts Live
December 2, 2025 7:00 p.m. City Council Meeting Council Chambers Live
December 9, 2025 7:00 p.m. City Council Meeting Council Chambers Live
December 16, 2025 7:00 p.m. City Council Meeting Council Chambers Live
December 23, 2025 No meetings
December 30, 2025 No meetings (5th Tuesday)
January 6, 2026 7:00 p.m. City Council Meeting Council
Chambers Live
January 13, 2026 7:00 p.m. City Council Meeting Council Chambers Live
January 20, 2026 7:00 p.m. City Council Meeting Council Chambers Live
January 27, 2026 5:30 p.m. CC/FUSD Liaison
Committee Meeting City Hosts Live
February 3, 2026 7:00 p.m. City Council Meeting Council Chambers Live
February 10, 2026 7:00 p.m. City Council Meeting Council Chambers Live
February 17, 2026 7:00 p.m. City Council Meeting Council Chambers Live
February 24, 2026 No meetings
Fremont City Council Meeting: 10/21/25 07:00 PM
3300 Capitol Avenue Div/Dept: City Clerk's Office
Fremont, CA 94538 Category: Approval of Minutes
SCHEDULED
Sponsors:
COUNCIL STAFF REPORT (ID # 5557) DOC ID: 5557
Updated: 10/8/2025 3:46 PM by Susan Gauthier Page 1
APPROVAL OF MINUTES - for the Special Meeting of July 29, 2025, the Special Meeting of August 6, 2025, the Special Meeting of August 12, 2025, the Special Meeting of August 19, 2025, the Special and Regular Meetings of September 2, 2025, the Regular Meeting of September 9, 2025, and the Special and Regular Meetings of September 16, 2025
Contact Persons:
Name: Susan Gauthier
Title: City Clerk
Div/Dept: City Clerk's Office
Phone: 510-284-4076
E-Mail: [email protected]
APPROVAL OF MINUTES – for the Special Meeting of July 29, 2025, the Special Meeting of August 6, 2025, the Special Meeting of August 12, 2025, the Special Meeting of August 19, 2025, the Special and Regular Meetings of September 2, 2025, the Regular Meeting of September 9, 2025, and the Special and Regular Meetings of September 16, 2025.
ATTACHMENTS:
• Draft Minutes - July 29, 2025 Special Meeting
• Draft Minutes - August 6, 2025 Special Meeting
• Draft Minutes - August 12, 2025 Special Meeting
• Draft Minutes - August 19, 2025 Special Meeting
• Draft Minutes - September 2, 2025 Special Meeting
• Draft Minutes - September 2, 2025 Regular Meeting
• Draft Minutes - September 9, 2025 Regular Meeting
• Draft Minutes - September 16, 2025 Special Meeting
• Draft Minutes - September 16, 2025 Regular Meeting
RECOMMENDATION: Approve minutes.
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MINUTES
FREMONT CITY COUNCIL SPECIAL MEETING
JULY 29, 2025
FREMONT CITY HALL
9:30 A.M.
Call to Order: Mayor Salwan called the meeting to order at 9:40 a.m.
Roll Call: Present: Mayor Salwan, Vice Mayor Keng, Councilmembers: Kimberlin and Liu.
Absent: Councilmembers: Campbell, Shao, and Zhang.
CONVENED SESSION:
Vice Mayor Keng introduced the Taiwanese University Students, and their delegation, visiting City of Fremont, CA. The student delegation that provided the presentation included: Yun-Hao Chang, Rianne-Yuan Chen, Yu-Chu Chen, Yuan-Ting Huang, Uu-Hsuan Wu, Yi-So Shiang, Hsin-Tien Hsieh, Yuen-Tzu Tneg, Chi-Yu Chen, Le-Shin Hsu, Yi-An Lai, and Chih-Hua Chang.
Mayor Salwan opened the public comment period. The following person commented: Lily Mei.
Mayor Salwan closed the public comment period.
There was a brief recess to take photos in Council Chambers. The Council Interns that shared presentations included: Amanda Lee, Samyami Kaligotla, Michael Chen, Jasamarbir Singh Arora, Joanne Huang, Golden Shao, Srikar Yenugutala, Kaden Khau, Athena Fitzpatrick, and Alyson Lu.
Mayoral and Council delegations exchanged information about City of Fremont governance and operations matters. This was followed by a question and answer period.
The Special Meeting of the Fremont City Council adjourned at 11:35 a.m.
Attest: Approved:
_____________________________ ___________________________ Susan Gauthier, City Clerk RAJ SALWAN, Mayor
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Attachment: Draft Minutes - July 29, 2025 Special Meeting (5557 : Approval of Minutes - 2025-07-29 - 2025-09-16)
MINUTES
FREMONT CITY COUNCIL SPECIAL MEETING
AUGUST 6, 2025
FREMONT CITY HALL AND
VIRTUAL MEETING VIA ZOOM
5:00 P.M.
Call to Order: Mayor Salwan called the meeting to order at 5:00 p.m.
Roll Call: Present: Mayor Salwan, Vice Mayor Keng, Councilmembers: Campbell, Kimberlin, Zhang and Liu
Absent: Councilmember Shao
Public Comment: Kelly Abreu (provided a hand-out)
CONVENED TO A CLOSED SESSION at 5:03 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; 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
The Special Meeting of the Fremont City Council adjourned at 6:45 p.m.
Attest: Approved:
_____________________________ ___________________________ Susan Gauthier, City Clerk RAJ SALWAN, Mayor
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Attachment: Draft Minutes - August 6, 2025 Special Meeting (5557 : Approval of Minutes - 2025-07-29 - 2025-09-16)
MINUTES
FREMONT CITY COUNCIL
SPECIAL MEETING
AUGUST 12, 2025
FREMONT CITY HALL
5:00 P.M.
1. PRELIMINARY
A. Call to Order: Mayor Salwan called the meeting to order at 5:00 p.m.
B. Flag Salute: Councilmember Liu led the salute to the flag.
C. Roll Call: Mayor Salwan, Vice Mayor Keng, Councilmembers: Campbell, Kimberlin, Shao, and Liu Councilmember Zhang arrived at 5:04 p.m.
D. Announcements by Mayor/City Manager
Mayor Salwan announced the Boards and Commissions vacancies.
City Manager Shackelford shared information regarding items of Council/community interest and introduced colleagues.
2. PUBLIC COMMUNICATIONS
A. Oral and Written Communications – None.
Mayor Salwan opened the public comment period. There were no speakers, Mayor Salwan closed the public comment period.
3. SCHEDULED ITEM
A. Mayor Salwan opened consideration of a Resolution Approving a Successor Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) with the Fremont Association of Management Employees (FAME)
Mayor Salwan opened the public comment period. The following people commented: Joanne Schwab, and Kathy Cote (representing FAME). There being no additional speakers, Mayor Salwan closed the public comment period.
On a motion by Councilmember Campbell, seconded by Vice Mayor Keng, the City Council adopted Resolution No. 2025-36 approving the tentative agreement with the Fremont Association of Management Employees and authorizing the City Manager to execute a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) for the period of August 10, 2025, through June 30, 2026, between the City of Fremont and FAME.
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Attachment: Draft Minutes - August 12, 2025 Special Meeting (5557 : Approval of Minutes - 2025-07-29 - 2025-09-16)
Ayes: Mayor Salwan, Vice Mayor Keng, Councilmembers:
Campbell, Kimberlin, Shao, Zhang and Liu
Noes: None
Absent: None
Abstain: None
4. ADJOURNMENT
There being no further business, Mayor Salwan adjourned the meeting at 5:08 p.m.
Attest: Approved:
_____________________________ ______________________________ Susan Gauthier, City Clerk RAJ SALWAN, Mayor
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Attachment: Draft Minutes - August 12, 2025 Special Meeting (5557 : Approval of Minutes - 2025-07-29 - 2025-09-16)
MINUTES
FREMONT CITY COUNCIL SPECIAL MEETING
AUGUST 19, 2025
FREMONT CITY HALL AND
VIRTUAL MEETING VIA ZOOM
5:00 P.M.
Call to Order: Mayor Salwan called the meeting to order at 5:00 p.m.
Roll Call: Present: Mayor Salwan, Vice Mayor Keng, Councilmembers: Campbell, Kimberlin, Shao, Zhang and Liu
Public Comment: Kelly Abreu and Jason Li (Youth Advocacy Group for ADA Reform)
CONVENED TO A CLOSED SESSION at 5:05 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; Zoraida Diaz, Fire Chief; Sean Washington, Chief of Police; 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 Fire Fighters
• Fremont Fire Fighters Battalion Chiefs
The Special Meeting of the Fremont City Council adjourned at 6:40 p.m.
Attest: Approved:
_____________________________ ___________________________ Susan Gauthier, City Clerk RAJ SALWAN, Mayor
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Attachment: Draft Minutes - August 19, 2025 Special Meeting (5557 : Approval of Minutes - 2025-07-29 - 2025-09-16)
MINUTES
FREMONT CITY COUNCIL SPECIAL MEETING
SEPTEMBER 2, 2025
FREMONT CITY HALL AND
VIRTUAL MEETING VIA ZOOM
5:45 P.M.
Call to Order: Mayor Salwan called the meeting to order at 5:45 p.m.
Roll Call: Present: Mayor Salwan, Vice Mayor Keng, Councilmembers: Campbell, Kimberlin, Shao, Zhang and Liu
Public Comment: None.
CONVENED TO A CLOSED SESSION at 5:46 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; 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 Fire Fighters
• Fremont Fire Fighters Battalion Chiefs
The Special Meeting of the Fremont City Council adjourned at 6:50 p.m.
Attest: Approved:
_____________________________ ___________________________ Susan Gauthier, City Clerk RAJ SALWAN, Mayor
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Attachment: Draft Minutes - September 2, 2025 Special Meeting (5557 : Approval of Minutes - 2025-07-29 - 2025-09-16)
*Consent Items
MINUTES
FREMONT CITY COUNCIL MEETING
SEPTEMBER 2, 2025
FREMONT CITY HALL AND
VIRTUAL MEETING VIA ZOOM
7:00 P.M.
1. PRELIMINARY
A. Call to Order: Mayor Salwan called the meeting to order at 7:00 p.m.
B. Flag Salute: Councilmember Liu led the salute to the flag.
C. Roll Call: Mayor Salwan, Vice Mayor Keng, Councilmembers: Campbell, Kimberlin, Shao, Zhang and Liu
D. Announcements by Mayor/City Manager/City Attorney
Mayor Salwan announced the Boards and Commissions vacancies.
City Manager Shackelford shared information regarding items of Council/community interest 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. No reportable action was taken.
2. CONSENT CALENDAR
* A. Waive Reading of Ordinances: None.
* B. Mayor Salwan opened consideration of Approval of Minutes for the Special Meeting of June 30, 2025, the Regular Meeting of July 8, 2025, the Special Meeting-Work Session of July 10, 2025, and the Special and Regular Meetings of July 15, 2025
On a motion by Councilmember Zhang, seconded by Vice Mayor Keng, the City Council approved minutes.
Ayes: Mayor Salwan, Vice Mayor Keng, Councilmembers:
Campbell, Kimberlin, Shao, Zhang and Liu
Noes: None
Absent: None
Abstain: None
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Attachment: Draft Minutes - September 2, 2025 Regular Meeting (5557 : Approval of Minutes - 2025-07-29 - 2025-09-16)
*Consent Items
* C. Mayor Salwan opened consideration of Report of Actions Taken by the City Manager during Council Recess, July 16, 2025 through September 1, 2025
On a motion by Councilmember Zhang, seconded by Vice Mayor Keng, the City Council received report acknowledging actions taken by the City Manager, or her designee, during the recess.
Ayes: Mayor Salwan, Vice Mayor Keng, Councilmembers:
Campbell, Kimberlin, Shao, Zhang and Liu
Noes: None
Absent: None
Abstain: None
* D. Mayor Salwan opened consideration of Approval to Authorize the City Manager, or her Designee, to Issue Purchase Order for Annual Operating Payments/Renewals and Execute Implementing Documents with East Bay Regional Communications System Authority (EBRCSA) for Use of the Public Safety Radio Communications System
On a motion by Councilmember Zhang, seconded by Vice Mayor Keng, the City Council authorized the City Manager, or her designee, to issue a purchase order for the annual operating payment to EBRCSA in an amount not-to-exceed $353,736 for the one-year period effective July 1, 2025, through June 30, 2026, and execute implementing documents as necessary.
Ayes: Mayor Salwan, Vice Mayor Keng, Councilmembers:
Campbell, Kimberlin, Shao, Zhang and Liu
Noes: None
Absent: None
Abstain: None
* E. Mayor Salwan opened consideration of authorization to Execute a Task Order to the Joint Powers Agreement with the City of Union City for FY 2025/26 Paratransit Services and Make Finding of CEQA Exemption
On a motion by Councilmember Zhang, seconded by Vice Mayor Keng, the City Council:
1. Authorize the City Manager, or designee, to Execute Task Order No. 16 to the existing Joint Powers Agreement with the City of Union City for the provision of FY 2025/26 paratransit services to Union City residents, in an amount not-to-exceed $155,000.
2. Find that this action is exempt from CEQA pursuant to CEQA Guidelines Sections 15378(b)(2), (4), and/or (5), and/or 15061(b)(3), each of the foregoing providing a separate and independent basis for CEQA exemption.
Ayes: Mayor Salwan, Vice Mayor Keng, Councilmembers:
Campbell, Kimberlin, Shao, Zhang and Liu
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Attachment: Draft Minutes - September 2, 2025 Regular Meeting (5557 : Approval of Minutes - 2025-07-29 - 2025-09-16)
*Consent Items
Noes: None
Absent: None
Abstain: None
* F. Mayor Salwan opened consideration of Approval of Plans and Specifications; Award of Contract to Ron Paris Construction Co., Inc. in the Amount of $491,057 (Including 15% Contingency) for the Police Evidence Warehouse Freezer Replacement Project (PWC8393); Make Findings of CEQA Exemption.
On a motion by Councilmember Zhang, seconded by Vice Mayor Keng, the City Council approval of the following actions related to the Police Evidence Warehouse Freezer Replacement Project (PWC8393):
1. Approve Plans and Specifications.
2. Accept the Bid and award the construction contract to the lowest responsive and responsible bidder, Ron Paris Construction Co. Inc., in the amount of $427,006 and allocate a 15% contingency in the amount of $64,051 for a total construction contract amount of $491,057 and authorize the City Manager, or designee, to execute the contract.
3. Find the project is exempt from CEQA review pursuant to CEQA Guidelines Section 15301(d) pertaining to the replacement of mechanical equipment to meet current standards of public health and safety.
Ayes: Mayor Salwan, Vice Mayor Keng, Councilmembers:
Campbell, Kimberlin, Shao, Zhang and Liu
Noes: None
Absent: None
Abstain: None
3. CEREMONIAL ITEMS
A. Proclamation: Hunger Action Month (September 2025)
B. Proclamation: Recognizing the 34
th Anniversary of the Independence of Ukraine
(August 24, 2025)
4. PUBLIC COMMUNICATIONS
A. Oral and Written Communications
Mayor Salwan opened the public comment period. The following people commented: Bert Aquilera, Joe Rose, and Mishla Gershenson (each providing hand-outss). There being no additional speakers, Mayor Salwan closed the public comment period.
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5. SCHEDULED ITEMS - None.
6. OTHER BUSINESS - None.
7. ITEMS REFERRED BY COUNCILMEMBERS
A. Council Referrals
1. Mayor Salwan opened consideration of Mayor Salwan Referral for Consideration of Designation of League of California Cities Annual Conference Voting Delegate Mayor Salwan provided an overview of his referral and responded to questions from Councilmembers. There were no public speakers.
On a motion by Councilmember Campbell, seconded by Councilmember Liu, the City Council approved appointments of Mayor Salwan as the Voting Delegate and Councilmember Shao as the Alternate Voting Delegate to the LOCC Annual Conference.
Ayes: Mayor Salwan, Vice Mayor Keng, Councilmembers:
Campbell, Kimberlin, Shao, Zhang and Liu
Noes: None
Absent: None
Abstain: None
B. Appointments to Boards, Commissions, Committees
1. Mayor Salwan opened consideration of Mayor Salwan Referral: Appointments and Reappointments to Advisory Bodies
Appointments:
Advisory Body Appointee Term Expires
Youth Advisory Commission Yash Bhuttoria
Jaeden Gunawan
Jane Park
Batul Raja
Deshna Maheshwari
Anaya Vinesh
12/31/2025
12/31/2026
12/31/2026
12/31/2026
12/31/2025
12/31/2025
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On a motion by Councilmember Kimberlin, seconded by Vice Mayor, the City Council approved appointments.
Ayes: Mayor Salwan, Vice Mayor Keng, Councilmembers:
Campbell, Kimberlin, Shao, Zhang and Liu
Noes: None
Absent: None
Abstain: None
C. Legislative Actions – None.
D. Report on Committee Assignments – None.
8. ADJOURNMENT: There being no further business, Mayor Salwan adjourned the meeting at 7:25 p.m.
Attest: Approved:
Susan Gauthier, City Clerk RAJ SALWAN, Mayor
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MINUTES
FREMONT CITY COUNCIL MEETING
SEPTEMBER 9, 2025
FREMONT CITY HALL AND
VIRTUAL MEETING VIA ZOOM
7:00 P.M.
Pursuant to Government Code Section 54953(b), the following meeting will include teleconference participation by Councilmember Shao from:
Hilton Garden Inn Camden Waterfront Philadelphia
1 Penn St.
Camden, NJ 08102
1. PRELIMINARY
A. Call to Order: Mayor Salwan called the meeting to order at 7:00 p.m.
B. Flag Salute: Vice Mayor Keng led the salute to the flag.
C. Roll Call: Mayor Salwan, Vice Mayor Keng, Councilmembers: Campbell, Kimberlin, Shao, Zhang and Liu
D. Announcements by Mayor/City Manager/City Attorney
Mayor Salwan announced the Boards and Commissions vacancies.
City Manager Shackelford shared information regarding items of Council/community interest and introduced colleagues.
E. Report Out of Closed Session (if applicable) – None.
2. CONSENT CALENDAR
* A. Waive Reading of Ordinances: The City Attorney read the titles of ordinances to be considered.
On a motion by Vice Mayor Keng, seconded by Councilmember Liu, the City Council waived further readings of proposed ordinances.
Ayes: Mayor Salwan, Vice Mayor Keng, Councilmembers:
Campbell, Kimberlin, Shao, Zhang and Liu
Noes: None
Absent: None
Abstain: None
* B. Mayor Salwan opened consideration of Approval of Minutes – None.
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C. Mayor Salwan opened consideration of adopting a Resolution Authorizing the City Manager to Extend the Term of Existing City Loan Agreement with Thornton Affordable Housing, L.P., an affiliate of Resources for Community Development This item was removed from the Consent Calendar. Mayor Salwan opened the public comment period. The following person(s) commented: Katie Layton (Project Manager with Resources for Community Development). There being no additional speakers, Mayor Salwan closed the public comment period. Housing Manager Lucia Hughes responded to questions from Councilmembers.
On a motion by Councilmember Kimberlin, seconded by Vice Mayor Keng, the City Council adopted Resolution No. 2025-37 authorizing the City Manager, or designee, to amend the loan agreement and other implementing documents and take such other actions as required to extend the term of the acquisition and predevelopment loan agreement to September 28, 2027
Ayes: Mayor Salwan, Vice Mayor Keng, Councilmembers:
Campbell, Kimberlin, Shao, Zhang and Liu
Noes: None
Absent: None
Abstain: None
* D. Mayor Salwan opened consideration of authorizing the City Manager, or her designee, to execute an agreement with the Fremont Unified School District to operate the After School Academy Program at five middle school sites in support of the Expanded Learning Opportunities Program (ELO-P) for the 2025–2026 school year On a motion by Vice Mayor Keng, seconded by Councilmember Liu, the City Council authorized the City Manager, or designee, to execute a one-year agreement with the Fremont Unified School District, with the option to extend the agreement for four additional one-year terms, to operate the After School Academy program at five middle school sites: Walters, Thornton, Centerville, Hopkins, and Horner, for the 2025-2026 school year, in alignment with the District’s Expanded Learning Opportunities Program (ELO-P) requirements.
Ayes: Mayor Salwan, Vice Mayor Keng, Councilmembers:
Campbell, Kimberlin, Shao, Zhang and Liu
Noes: None
Absent: None
Abstain: None
* E. Mayor Salwan opened consideration of approval the Plans and Specifications for the Central Park Dog Park Synthetic Turf Replacement Project; award 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)
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On a motion by Vice Mayor Keng, seconded by Councilmember Liu, the City Council:
1. Approved the Plans and Specifications for the Central Park Dog Park Synthetic Turf Replacement Project (PWC9099).
2. Rejected the bid protest submitted by Prado’s Landscaping, dated July 15, 2025.
3. Accepted the bid, awarded a construction contract, and authorized the City Manager, or designee, to execute all construction-related agreements with the lowest responsive and responsible bidder, Heavenly Greens, in the amount of $506,020, plus a 15% contingency of $75,903, for a total construction contract amount of $581,923.
4. Found that the project is exempt from review under the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) pursuant to CEQA Guidelines Section 15301 (Existing Facilities).
Ayes: Mayor Salwan, Vice Mayor Keng, Councilmembers:
Campbell, Kimberlin, Shao, Zhang and Liu
Noes: None
Absent: None
Abstain: None
* F. Mayor Salwan opened consideration of authorization to Execute a Task Order to the Joint Powers Agreement with Fremont Unified School District. Task Order HSD-22 for the Provision of Mental Health Services at Two Fremont Unified School District School Wellness Centers for the FY 25-26 School Year and Make Findings of CEQA
On a motion by Vice Mayor Keng, seconded by Councilmember Liu, the City Council authorized the City Manager, or designee, to execute Task Order HSD-22 to the Joint Powers Agreement with Fremont Unified School District, in an amount not-to-exceed $266,590, for the Youth and Family Services Division of the Human Services Department to provide school-based wellness center mental health services for the 2025-2026 school year and to make findings of CEQA exemption.
Ayes: Mayor Salwan, Vice Mayor Keng, Councilmembers:
Campbell, Kimberlin, Shao, Zhang and Liu
Noes: None
Absent: None
Abstain: None
3. CEREMONIAL ITEMS – None.
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: Fahad Khan (provided a hand-out), Steve Skala (Bike Fremont), Alvin Minard (Mission Peak Heritage Foundation), Joe Rose (NAMI Alameda County So.), Hammad Nazir, Salim Mastan,
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Imdad Hussain, Adnan Arshad, Alam Khan, Amir K., and Kelly Abreu. There being no additional speakers, Mayor Salwan closed the public comment period.
5. SCHEDULED ITEMS
A. Mayor Salwan opened consideration of Public Hearing (Published Notice) in Accordance with the Tax Equity and Fiscal Responsibility Act (TEFRA) to Consider and Approve the Reissuance of Tax-Exempt Bonds by California Municipal Finance Authority (CMFA) for Fremont Pacific Associates, LP. (Osgood Apartments) Finance Director David Persselin and Management Analyst Lauren Chu along with Jarod Suzuki representing California Municipal Finance Authority, and Bradford S. Dickason representing Maracor Development, Inc., were available for questions. Staff responded to questions from Councilmembers. Councilmembers provided comments. Mayor Salwan opened the public hearing. There being no speakers, Mayor Salwan closed the public hearing.
On a motion by Vice Mayor Keng, seconded by Councilmember Liu, the City Council:
1. Held a public hearing in accordance with the TEFRA;
2. Adopted Resolution No. 2025-38 approving the Reissuance of Multifamily Housing Revenue Bonds by the California Municipal Finance Authority for the purpose of financing an affordable housing project in the City of Fremont to be developed by Fremont Pacific Associates, LP.
Ayes: Mayor Salwan, Vice Mayor Keng, Councilmembers:
Campbell, Kimberlin, Shao, Zhang and Liu
Noes: None
Absent: None
Abstain: None
B. Mayor Salwan opened consideration of Public Hearing (Published Notice) to Introduce and Consider Ordinances Adopting the 2025 California Fire Code and 2025 Wildland Urban Interface Code with Local Amendments, Adopt Resolution of Findings, and Make Conforming Amendments to Various Chapters of Fremont Municipal Code Title 15 (BUILDINGS AND CONSTRUCTION)
Fire Chief Zoraida Diaz and Fire Marshal Eric Govan were available for questions. Staff responded to questions from Councilmembers. Councilmembers provided comments. Mayor Salwan opened the public hearing. There being no speakers, Mayor Salwan closed the public hearing.
On a motion by Councilmember Liu, seconded by Councilmember Campbell, the City Council:
1. Conducted a first public hearing.
2. Introduced an ordinance repealing and replacing Chapter 15.35 of the Fremont Municipal Code to adopt the 2025 California Fire Code by reference with local amendments.
3. Introduced an ordinance adding Chapter 15.66 to the Fremont Municipal Code to adopt the 2025 California Wildland Urban Interface Code by reference with local amendments.
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4. Adopted Resolution No. 2025-39 setting forth findings as to local conditions applicable to the proposed amendments to the 2025 California Fire Code and the 2025 California Wildland Urban Interface Code.
5. As required by state law on adopting such codes by reference, schedule a public hearing on September 16, 2025 to adopt the two ordinances.
6. Found that the action is exempt from CEQA review, per, without limitation, CEQA Guidelines Section 15378(b) in that the proposed action constitutes organizational and administrative activities of government and is not a “project” which will result in direct or indirect physical changes in the environment; Section 15061(b)(3) because there is no possibility the activity will have a significant effect on the environment; Section 15268 in that approval of the local legislation constitutes a ministerial action required by California law; and Section 15308 as the proposed action involves regulatory procedures for protection of the environment.
Ayes: Mayor Salwan, Vice Mayor Keng, Councilmembers:
Campbell, Kimberlin, Shao, Zhang and Liu
Noes: None
Absent: None
Abstain: None
6. OTHER BUSINESS – None.
7. ITEMS REFERRED BY COUNCILMEMBERS
A. Council Referrals – None.
B. Appointments to Boards, Commissions, Committees
1. Mayor Salwan opened consideration of Mayor Salwan Referral: Appointments to Advisory Bodies
APPOINTMENTS:
Advisory Body Appointee Term Expires
George W. Patterson House Advisory Board
Mission Peak Heritage Foundation Representative
Maggie Balk 12/31/2025
Recreation Commission Rick Jones 12/31/2028
On a motion by Councilmember Campbell, seconded by Vice Mayor Keng, the City Council approved appointments.
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Ayes: Mayor Salwan, Vice Mayor Keng, Councilmembers:
Campbell, Kimberlin, Shao, Zhang and Liu
Noes: None
Absent: None
Abstain: None
C. Legislative Actions – None.
D. Report on Committee Assignments – None.
8. ADJOURNMENT: There being no further business, Mayor Salwan adjourned the meeting at 7:40 p.m.
Attest: Approved:
_____________________________ ___________________________ Susan Gauthier, City Clerk RAJ SALWAN, Mayor
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MINUTES
FREMONT CITY COUNCIL SPECIAL MEETING
SEPTEMBER 16, 2025
FREMONT CITY HALL AND
VIRTUAL MEETING VIA ZOOM
6:15 P.M.
Call to Order: Mayor Salwan called the meeting to order at 6:15 p.m.
Roll Call: Present: Mayor Salwan, Vice Mayor Keng, Councilmembers: Campbell, Kimberlin, Shao, Zhang and Liu
Public Comment: None.
CONVENED TO A CLOSED SESSION at 6:16 p.m.
CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL – PENDING LITIGATION:
(California Government Code Section 54956.9(d))
1. Denise Marie Dwyer v. City of Fremont (Filed: 2023)
Alameda County Superior Court, Case No. 23CV030328
2. Michael Foust v. Pacific Bell Telephone; City of Fremont (Filed: 2022) Alameda County Superior Court, Case No. 22CV013289
The Special Meeting of the Fremont City Council adjourned at 6:45 p.m.
Attest: Approved:
_____________________________ ___________________________ Dina Lewis, Assistant City Clerk RAJ SALWAN, Mayor
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MINUTES
FREMONT CITY COUNCIL MEETING
SEPTEMBER 16, 2025
FREMONT CITY HALL AND
VIRTUAL MEETING VIA ZOOM
7:00 P.M.
1. PRELIMINARY
A. Call to Order: Mayor Salwan called the meeting to order at 7:00 p.m.
B. Flag Salute: Councilmember Shao led the salute to the flag.
C. Roll Call: Mayor Salwan, Vice Mayor Keng, Councilmembers: Campbell, Kimberlin, Shao, Zhang and Liu
D. Announcements by Mayor/City Manager/City Attorney
Mayor Salwan announced the Boards and Commissions vacancies.
City Manager Shackelford introduced colleagues and shared information regarding items of Council/community interest.
E. Report Out of Closed Session
City Attorney Alvarado reported that the Council conducted a conference in Closed Session this evening. The Council discussed Conference with Legal Counsel pursuant to Government Code Section 54956.9(d)). No reportable action was taken.
2. CONSENT CALENDAR
* A. Waive Reading of Ordinances: The City Attorney read the titles of ordinances to be considered.
On a motion by Councilmember Liu, seconded by Councilmember Shao, the City Council waived further readings of proposed ordinances.
Ayes: Mayor Salwan, Vice Mayor Keng, Councilmembers:
Campbell, Kimberlin, Shao, Zhang and Liu
Noes: None
Absent: None
Abstain: None
* B. Mayor Salwan opened consideration of Approval of Minutes – None.
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* C. Mayor Salwan opened consideration of authorization for the City Manager to enter into an agreement with Condor Security of America to Provide Security Services at the Fremont Family Resource Center
On a motion by Councilmember Liu, seconded by Councilmember Shao, the City Council authorized the City Manager, or designee, to enter into an agreement with Condor Security of America to provide security services for the FRC, effective October 1, 2025, through June 30, 2030, in an amount not-to-exceed $589,614.
Ayes: Mayor Salwan, Vice Mayor Keng, Councilmembers:
Campbell, Kimberlin, Shao, Zhang and Liu
Noes: None
Absent: None
Abstain: None
* D. Mayor Salwan opened consideration of adopting a Resolution to Amend the Master Fee Schedule to Implement Changes to Conform to CalEPA's Certified Unified Program (CUPA) Fees Passed through to the State
On a motion by Councilmember Liu, seconded by Councilmember Shao, the City Council adopted Resolution No. 2025-40 amending the Master Fee Schedule to decrease the Unified Program State General Oversight Surcharge to $79.00 annually per business/facility.
Ayes: Mayor Salwan, Vice Mayor Keng, Councilmembers:
Campbell, Kimberlin, Shao, Zhang and Liu
Noes: None
Absent: None
Abstain: None
* E. Mayor Salwan opened consideration of approving and authorizing the City Manager to Execute an Agreement for FY 2025/26 with Alameda County Health in the amount of $203,211 to Fund the Family Support Services Program at the Fremont Family Resource Center Family and the Department of Human Resources Youth and Family Services Division's Why Try Cognitive Behavioral Groups Program
On a motion by Councilmember Liu, seconded by Councilmember Shao, the City Council authorized the City Manager, or designee, to execute an agreement with Alameda County Health in the amount of $203,211 to fund the Family Support Services Program at the Fremont Family Resource Center and the Department of Human Services Youth and Family Services Division's Why Try Cognitive behavioral groups program.
Ayes: Mayor Salwan, Vice Mayor Keng, Councilmembers:
Campbell, Kimberlin, Shao, Zhang and Liu
Noes: None
Absent: None
Abstain: None
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* F. Mayor Salwan opened consideration of approval of Plans and Specifications; Award of Contract to MP Nexlevel of California, Inc. in the Amount of $376,173.05 (including 15% Contingency) for the Fiber Optic Communication Redundancy Phase I Project (PWC9115); Appropriation Actions; and Make Findings of CEQA Exemption On a motion by Councilmember Liu, seconded by Councilmember Shao, the City Council approved the following actions related to the Fiber Optic Communication Redundancy Phase I Project (PWC9115):
1. Approved the plans and specifications for the project.
2. Rejected the protest of the second low bidder (St. Francis Electric, LLC.) and accepted the bid and awarded the construction contract to the lowest responsive and responsible bidder, MP Nexlevel of California, Inc. in the amount of $327,107.00 and allocate a 15% construction contingency in the amount of $49,066.05 for a total construction contract amount of $376,173.05 and authorized the City Manager, or designee, to execute the contract.
3. Appropriated $152,046.82 from the Information and Technology Services Department’s Equipment Replacement budget (Fund 625) to PWC9115-625.
4. Reallocated $224,126.23 from PWC8994-501 and appropriated it to PWC9115-501.
5. Reallocated $50,000.00 from PWC8931-531 and appropriated it to PWC9115-531.
6. Found that this project is exempt from California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) review pursuant to CEQA Guidelines Section 15301 (repair, maintenance, or minor alteration of existing facilities involving no or negligible expansion of use beyond that which presently exists); CEQA Guidelines Section 15303 (new construction or conversion of small facilities or structures); CEQA Guidelines 15304 (minor alterations to land involving minor trenching and backfilling).
Ayes: Mayor Salwan, Vice Mayor Keng, Councilmembers:
Campbell, Kimberlin, Shao, Zhang and Liu
Noes: None
Absent: None
Abstain: None
* G. Mayor Salwan opened consideration of Proposed Prepayment of Remaining Age Well Center Project Costs, Related Appropriation Actions
On a motion by Councilmember Liu, seconded by Councilmember Shao, the City Council:
1. Authorized the City Manager to execute any necessary documents, pay the discounted balance of the Age Well Center at South Fremont project costs, $8,278,608, from the Age Well Center Acquisition Reserve (PWC9063-501) in the Capital Improvement Fund (Fund 501), released the remaining reserve allocation to fund balance, and closed the reserve.
2. Found that the recommended action is a financial transaction and is “not a project” as defined by CEQA and is exempt from CEQA review under Section 15378(b)(2) and (b)(5).
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*Consent Items
Ayes: Mayor Salwan, Vice Mayor Keng, Councilmembers:
Campbell, Kimberlin, Shao, Zhang and Liu
Noes: None
Absent: None
Abstain: None
* H. Mayor Salwan opened consideration of a Resolution Approving a Successor Memorandum of Understanding with the Operating Engineers, Local Union No. 3 (OE3) This item was removed from the Consent Calendar by Councilmember Campbell. Mayor Salwan opened the public comment period. There being no speakers, Mayor Salwan closed the public comment period.
On a motion by Vice Mayor Keng, seconded by Councilmember Campbell, the City Council adopted Resolution No. 2025-41 approving the tentative agreement with the Operating Engineers, Local Union No. 3 (OE3) and authorizing the City Manager to execute a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) for the period of September 21, 2025, through June 30, 2026, between the City of Fremont and OE3.
Ayes: Mayor Salwan, Vice Mayor Keng, Councilmembers:
Campbell, Kimberlin, Shao, Zhang and Liu
Noes: None
Absent: None
Abstain: None
* I. Mayor Salwan opened consideration of a Resolution Approving a Successor Memorandum of Understanding with the Professional Engineers and Technicians Association (PETA)
This item was removed from the Consent Calendar by Councilmember Campbell. Mayor Salwan opened the public comment period. There being no speakers, Mayor Salwan closed the public comment period.
On a motion by Vice Mayor Keng, seconded by Councilmember Campbell, the City Council adopted Resolution No. 2025-42 approving the tentative agreement with Professional Engineers and Technicians Association (PETA) and authorizing the City Manager to execute a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) for the period of September 21, 2025, through June 30, 2026, between the City of Fremont and PETA.
Ayes: Mayor Salwan, Vice Mayor Keng, Councilmembers:
Campbell, Kimberlin, Shao, Zhang and Liu
Noes: None
Absent: None
Abstain: None
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* J. Mayor Salwan opened consideration of a Resolution Approving a Successor Memorandum of Understanding with the City of Fremont Employee Association (CFEA) This item was removed from the Consent Calendar. Mayor Salwan opened the public comment period. The following person commented: Kelly Abreu. There being no additional speakers, Mayor Salwan closed the public comment period.
On a motion by Councilmember Shao, seconded by Vice Mayor Keng, the City Council adopted Resolution No. 2025-43 approving the tentative agreement with the City of Fremont Employees Association (CFEA) and authorizing the City Manager to execute a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) for the period of September 21, 2025, through June 30, 2026, between the City of Fremont and CFEA.
Ayes: Mayor Salwan, Vice Mayor Keng, Councilmembers:
Campbell, Kimberlin, Shao, Zhang and Liu
Noes: None
Absent: None
Abstain: None
3. CEREMONIAL ITEMS
A. Proclamation: Deaf Awareness Month (September 2025)
4. PUBLIC COMMUNICATIONS
A. Oral and Written Communications
Mayor Salwan opened the public comment period. The following people commented: Joe Rose and Joanne Schwab. There being no additional speakers, Mayor Salwan closed the public comment period.
5. SCHEDULED ITEMS
A. Mayor Salwan opened consideration of Public Hearing (Published Notice) for Second Reading and Adoption of Ordinances Adopting the 2025 California Fire Code and 2025 Wildland Urban Interface Code with Local Amendments and Make Conforming Amendments to Various Chapters of Fremont Municipal Code Title 15 (BUILDINGS
AND CONSTRUCTION)
On a motion by Vice Mayor Keng, seconded by Councilmember Liu, the City Council:
1. Held a second public hearing.
2. Adopted Ordinance No. 11-2025 repealing and replacing Chapter 15.35 of the Fremont Municipal Code, adopting the 2025 California Fire Code by reference with local amendments.
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3. Adopted Ordinance No. 12-2025 adding Chapter 15.66 to the Fremont Municipal Code, adopting the 2025 California Wildland Urban Interface Code by reference with local amendments.
Ayes: Mayor Salwan, Vice Mayor Keng, Councilmembers:
Campbell, Kimberlin, Shao, Zhang and Liu
Noes: None
Absent: None
Abstain: None
6. OTHER BUSINESS – None.
7. ITEMS REFERRED BY COUNCILMEMBERS
A. Council Referrals – None.
B. Appointments to Boards, Commissions, Committees – None.
C. Legislative Actions – None.
D. Report on Committee Assignments – None.
8. ADJOURNMENT: There being no further business, Mayor Salwan adjourned the meeting at 7:28 p.m.
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_____________________________ ___________________________ Dina Lewis, Assistant City Clerk RAJ SALWAN, Mayor
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3300 Capitol Avenue Div/Dept: Public Works
Fremont, CA 94538 Category: Private Development Projects
SCHEDULED
Sponsors:
COUNCIL STAFF REPORT (ID # 5554) DOC ID: 5554
Updated: 10/15/2025 8:42 AM by Dina Lewis Page 1
VACATION OF EASEMENT AT 5567 CUSHING PARKWAY - Adopt a Resolution Summarily Vacating a Portion of an Emergency Vehicle Access Easement at 5567 Cushing Parkway in the Bayside Industrial Community Plan Area (PLN2025- 00067) and Make Findings of CEQA Exemption.
Contact Persons:
Name: Yiu Kei Louie Hans Larsen
Title: Engineer II (Civil) Public Works Director
Div/Dept: Public Works Public Works
Phone: 510-494-4727 510-494-4722
E-Mail: [email protected] [email protected]
Executive Summary: The purpose of this report is to facilitate the installation of exterior equipment for Quanta Computer by vacating a portion of an Emergency Vehicle Access Easement (EVAE) that is no longer needed.
BACKGROUND: Pacific Commons Owner, LP, is the owner of a 171,233 square-foot industrial building located at 5567 Cushing Parkway in the Bayside Community Plan Area.
The tenant, Quanta Computer, has applied to vacate a portion of an EVAE on the property.
The EVAE proposed for vacation was originally dedicated to the City on Tract Map 8348, recorded on July 30, 2018, and encumbers the entire parcel except for the existing building footprint.
The City of Fremont issued Building Permits to allow the construction of exterior improvements, including an outdoor enclosure that contains equipment for power generation. To fulfill a condition of approval prior to Building Occupancy, the tenant has applied for a vacation of a portion of the EVAE that is no longer needed, with the authorization of the property owner.
DISCUSSION/ANALYSIS: California Streets and Highways Code Section 8330 – 8334.5 allows the City to summarily vacate an emergency vehicle access easement when it is “superseded by relocation, or determined to be excess by the easement holder, and there are no other public facilities located within the easement.” City staff has determined that a portion of the EVAE is no longer needed and there are no other public facilities located within the easement.
Notification to Utility Companies: All concerned utility companies have been notified and consented to the proposed vacation of the easement.
FISCAL IMPACT: None.
ENVIRONMENTAL REVIEW: The vacation of the EVAE is exempt from environmental review, pursuant to California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) Guidelines, Section 15305, because the action is considered a minor alteration to land use limitations that does not result in any land use or density changes.
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ATTACHMENTS:
• Draft Resolution - Summary Vacation of a Portion of an Emergency Vehicle Access Easement (PLN2025-00067)
• Exhibit A – Legal Description; Exhibit B – Plat Map
RECOMMENDATIONS:
1. Adopt a resolution to vacate a portion of the Emergency Vehicle Access Easement at 5567 Cushing Parkway on the grounds the easement is no longer needed.
2. Find the action is exempt from CEQA review per CEQA Guidelines Section 15305, as the vacation of easements is considered a minor alteration to land use limitations that does not result in any land use or density changes.
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RESOLUTION NO. 2025-XX
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF FREMONT
SUMMARILY VACATING A PORTION OF AN EMERGENCY VEHICLE
ACCESS EASEMENT AT 5567 CUSHING PARKWAY , BAYSIDE
INDUSTRIAL COMMUNITY PLAN AREA (PLN2025-00067), AND
MAKING A FINDING OF CEQA EXEMPTION
WHEREAS, the Applicant/Developer of the property located at 5567 Cushing Parkway is requesting approval of a summary vacation of the Emergency Vehicle Access Easement described and depicted in Exhibits A and B, attached and incorporated herein by this reference; and
WHEREAS, pursuant to California Streets and Highways Code Section 8333 (c), the legislative body of a local agency may summarily vacate a public service easement when it is superseded by relocation, or determined to be excess by the easement holder, and there are no other public facilities located within the easement;
NOW, THEREFORE, THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF FREMONT RESOLVES AS FOLLOWS:
SECTION 1. The City Council approves the summary vacation of the Emergency Vehicle Access Easement described and depicted in Exhibits A and B, which is hereby vacated in accordance with Public Streets, Highways and Service Easements Vacation Law, Chapter 4, Part 3, Division 9 of the California Streets and Highways Code (Section 8300 et seq.), based upon the following findings and conditions:
A. The City Council finds, based on the information contained in the City Council report dated October 21, 2025, and presented by City staff, that the Emergency Vehicle Access Easement vacated is no longer needed, has been superseded by relocation, constitutes excess land, and there are no other public facilities located within the easement.
B. The vacation shall conform to Exhibits A and B (Legal Description and Plat for Emergency Vehicle Access Easement Vacation).
SECTION 2. The City Council finds that the vacation of the easement is exempt from environmental review under CEQA Guidelines, Section 15305.
SECTION 3. The City Clerk is directed to cause a certified copy of this Resolution, with Exhibits A and B attached, attested by her under seal, to be recorded in the office of the County Recorder of Alameda County after the above conditions are met.
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Attachment: Draft Resolution - Summary Vacation of a Portion of an Emergency Vehicle Access Easement (PLN2025-00067) (5554 : VACATION
ADOPTED, , 2025, by the City Council of the City of Fremont by the following vote:
AYES:
NOES:
ABSENT:
ABSTAIN:
Mayor
ATTEST: APPROVED AS TO FORM:
City Clerk City Attorney
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Attachment: Draft Resolution - Summary Vacation of a Portion of an Emergency Vehicle Access Easement (PLN2025-00067) (5554 : VACATION
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Attachment: Exhibit A – Legal Description; Exhibit B – Plat Map (5554 : VACATION OF EASEMENT AT 5567 CUSHING PARKWAY)
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Attachment: Exhibit A – Legal Description; Exhibit B – Plat Map (5554 : VACATION OF EASEMENT AT Fremont City Council Meeting: 10/21/25 07:00 PM
3300 Capitol Avenue Div/Dept: Police Department
Fremont, CA 94538 Category: Agreements and Contracts
SCHEDULED
Sponsors:
COUNCIL STAFF REPORT (ID # 5548) DOC ID: 5548 A
Updated: 10/17/2025 9:25 AM by Dina Lewis A Page 1
FLOCK SAFETY SYSTEMS AGREEMENT AMENDMENT - Authorize the City Manager, or Designee, to execute an amendment to agreement with Flock Group Inc, dba Flock Safety Systems, for the installation of Flock ALPR Systems and subscription.
Contact Persons:
Name: Matthew Snelson Jason Valdes
Title: Police Captain Senior Technology Detective
Div/Dept: Police Department Police Department
Phone: 510-790-6874 (510) 790-6935
E-Mail: [email protected] [email protected]
Executive Summary: The purpose of this staff report is to recommend that the City Council authorize the City Manager, or designee, to execute an amendment to an existing agreement with Flock Safety Systems to replace 35 BOSS Automated License Plate Reader (ALPR) cameras and expand the ALPR system to a total of 80 cameras citywide.
BACKGROUND: Since March 2016, the City of Fremont has been a leader in leveraging community-based video surveillance, establishing a robust Community Camera Network to enhance public safety. The CCN includes pan-tilt-zoom color cameras and Automated License Plate Readers (ALPRs), strategically installed at city entry/exit points and major intersections. Additionally, mobile ALPRs are deployed in nearly all marked patrol vehicles, and solar-powered mobile camera systems are used for special events and dynamic deployments.
Community support has been foundational to the program. In 2015, prior to implementation, the City conducted an Open City Hall survey and held public meetings to gauge interest in the CCN and ALPR technology. Of the nearly 400 survey respondents, 85% expressed strong support.
Since its launch, the CCN has proven to be a valuable tool in deterring crime and identifying suspects. Fremont Police Department (FPD) remains committed to maintaining and expanding this resource to improve community safety through the timely apprehension of offenders.
The City of Fremont (City) is also committed to protecting individual privacy. All video footage is securely stored for 30 days unless flagged as evidence in an investigation. ALPR data is retained for one year and shared only with authorized law enforcement partners under strict data-sharing agreements and in compliance with federal, state, and local laws.
Data tied to criminal investigations may be retained beyond one year per department policy.
Currently, the Fremont Police Department operates 44 fixed-position ALPR systems, of which 35 were purchased from Neology. These systems are accessed via Neology’s BOSS web application. However, Neology has announced its exit from the law enforcement market and will no longer provide or support ALPR technology. As a result, the Police Department must transition to a new ALPR vendor to ensure the continued functionality and effectiveness of the CCN.
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DISCUSSION: FPD believes that continued investment in the Community Camera Network will enhance the identification and apprehension of criminals and deter future criminal activity. This investment aligns with the City Council’s established priority of enhancing public safety and the Police Department’s Strategic Plan Goal #1: Mitigate the Impact of Crime and Enhance Community Safety (Strategies 1.5, 1.6, and 1.8).
Two options were considered to modernize the department’s Automatic License Plate Reader (ALPR) infrastructure. Replace Neology with another purchase-based vendor or expand the use of Flock Safety’s lease-based system.
Based on the two options, the FPD would benefit most from transitioning to Flock. Flock’s regional data-sharing capabilities have already proven effective in helping FPD apprehend suspects fleeing through neighboring cities and solving serious crimes committed by individuals outside our jurisdiction. Expanding FPD’s use of Flock provides several advantages, including ongoing technology upgrades, cost stabilization through a multi -year lease, reduced operational expenses, minimized downtime for repairs, improved equipment reliability, and stronger vendor accountability. Additionally, Flock offers simplified installation for faster deployment, flexible placement with solar-powered cameras, and environmentally sustainable technology that supports FPD’s efforts to reduce its carbon footprint.
FPD has worked with Flock Safety on a proposed three-year amendment to the current agreement. Key features of this amendment include stable and predictable ALPR system costs through 2027, vendor-managed installation and maintenance, and 90-day ALPR data retention at no additional cost.
In FY 2025/26 the Department anticipates completing the installation of 36 additional cameras and the replacement of 35 Boss Cameras in the City. With these additions, the total deployment will consist of 80 Flock ALPR cameras citywide.
One-Time Installation Cost $50,650
Year 1 subscription (3-year agreement) $301,400 (per year)
FISCAL IMPACT: The installation and year one subscription costs, totaling $352,050, will be funded through a federal COPS grant previously appropriated in the Federal Operating Grants Fund (Fund 191). Subsequent year subscription costs will be included in the Information Technology Services Operating Fund (Fund 620) proposed budget beginning in FY 2026/27. Depending on the future ongoing funding availability for FY 2026/27, the sources for the new ongoing funding required to support this expanded program could potentially be achieved through a budgetary request for new funding, absorbed within the existing FPD operating budget by eliminating lower priority programs, the federal COPS grant program or some combination of all three options.
RECOMMENDATION:
Authorize the City Manager, or designee, to enter into an amended agreement with Flock Safety System for the installation of 71 Flock ALPR systems and subscription for 80 Flock cameras.
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Fremont City Council Meeting: 10/21/25 07:00 PM
3300 Capitol Avenue Div/Dept: City Attorney's Office
Fremont, CA 94538 Category: Plans, Policies and Studies
SCHEDULED
Sponsors:
COUNCIL STAFF REPORT (ID # 5559) DOC ID: 5559
Updated: 10/15/2025 8:48 AM by Dina Lewis Page 1
CITY COUNCIL POLICY - Consideration of a City Council Policy to Prioritize Municipal Affairs
Contact Persons:
Name: Rafael Alvarado Karena Shackelford
Title: City Attorney City Manager
Div/Dept: City Attorney's Office City Manager's Office
Phone: 510-284-4030 510-284-4063
E-Mail: [email protected] [email protected]
Executive Summary: This staff report implements the City Council’s direction to City staff to develop a policy that emphasizes the City of Fremont’s commitment to addressing local matters and restricts official City statements on international affairs. The draft resolution attached to this report would establish such a City policy, emphasizing the need to prioritize municipal affairs and restricting City actions or statements on matters that do not directly affect the City of Fremont.
BACKGROUND: On occasion, the City Council receives requests to take action on matters that do not have a direct effect upon the administration of the local affairs of the City of Fremont. The City Council has expressed an interest in reviewing a draft policy that would prioritize municipal affairs and issues that have a direct effect on the City of Fremont. The City Council previously voted 7-0 in favor of Councilmember Yang Shao’s referral to direct staff to develop such a policy for City Council review and consideration.
As directed, City staff has developed a draft policy that would restrict the City Council from issuing official statements on international issues or other matters that have no direct effect upon the administration of the local affairs of the City of Fremont. Notably, the policy would not limit the right of any individual Council member or members of the public to give their personal view on such matters or to seek interpretation of the applicability of the policy when uncertain.
FISCAL IMPACT: None.
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 has no possibility of having 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:
• Draft Resolution - Policy Prioritizing Municipal Affairs
RECOMMENDATIONS:
1. Review the draft resolution that would establish a City Council policy prioritizing municipal affairs, and
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DRAFT
RESOLUTION NO. 2025-XX
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF FREMONT
ADOPTING A POLICY PRIORITIZING MUNICIPAL AFFAIRS
WHEREAS, occasionally the City Council receives requests to take action on matters that do not have a direct effect upon the administration of the local affairs of the City of Fremont; and
WHEREAS, the City Council has previously been asked to issue official statements on matters related to foreign governments, foreign policy, or advocacy on issues that are outside the scope of local governance; and
WHEREAS, at the February 18, 2025 City Council meeting, Councilmember Yang Shao presented a referral that sought to direct staff to develop a policy that emphasizes the City of Fremont’s commitment to addressing local matters and restrict official City statements on international affairs; and
WHEREAS, the City Council voted 7-0 in favor of Councilmember Shao’s referral to direct staff to develop such a policy for City Council review and consideration; and
WHEREAS, the City Council respects and honors the rights of all persons to free expression, but also finds that there are more appropriate governmental venues to address international concerns; and
WHEREAS, the City Council desires to restrict its own deliberations to local issues including, but not limited to, the City’s services, infrastructure, public safety, financial health and sustainability, and environmental sustainability, finding that it is a more efficient and productive use of City resources and time.
NOW, THEREFORE, THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF FREMONT RESOLVES AS FOLLOWS:
SECTION 1. The City Council does hereby adopt a policy to prioritize municipal affairs and issues that directly affect the City of Fremont.
SECTION 2. The City Council shall not take action, including issuing official statements or proclamations, concerning international issues or other matters that have no direct effect upon the administration of the local affairs of the City of Fremont.
SECTION 3. This policy is not intended to: (a) restrain the rights of any person to make a public statement to the City Council on such issues; (b) impinge upon the right of any individual Council member to state their personal view on such matters; or (c) limit the prerogative of Council members to place before the City Council any question as to the applicability of this policy when uncertain.
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SECTION 4. This resolution shall be effective upon adoption by City Council.
ADOPTED, ______, 2025 by the City Council of the City of Fremont, by the following vote:
AYES:
NOES:
ABSENT:
ABSTAIN:
______________________________
Mayor
ATTEST: APPROVED AS TO FORM:
________________________ ______________________________ City Clerk City Attorney
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