*Consent Items
MINUTES
FREMONT CITY COUNCIL MEETING
OCTOBER 21, 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 Campbell 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 Councilmember Shao, seconded by Councilmember Kimberlin, 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 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.
On a motion by Councilmember Shao, seconded by Councilmember Kimberlin, the City Council approved minutes.
*Consent Items
Ayes: Mayor Salwan, Vice Mayor Keng, Councilmembers:
Campbell, Kimberlin, Shao, Zhang and Liu
Noes: None
Absent: None
Abstain: None
* C. Mayor Salwan opened consideration of adopting 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.
This item was removed from the Consent Calendar. Mayor Salwan opened the public comment period. The following person commented: Joanne Schwab. 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:
1. Adopted Resolution No. 2025-45 to vacate a portion of the Emergency Vehicle Access Easement at 5567 Cushing Parkway on the grounds the easement is no longer needed.
2. Found 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.
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 Designee, to execute an amendment to agreement with Flock Group Inc, dba Flock Safety Systems, for the installation of Flock ALPR Systems and subscription.
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 Liu, seconded by Councilmember Shao, the City Council authorized 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.
Ayes: Mayor Salwan, Vice Mayor Keng, Councilmembers:
Campbell, Kimberlin, Shao, Zhang and Liu
Noes: None
Absent: None
Abstain: None
*Consent Items
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
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: Linda Dewlaney, Kelly Abreu, and Joanne Schwab. There being no additional speakers, Mayor Salwan closed the public comment period.
5. SCHEDULED ITEMS – None.
6. OTHER BUSINESS
A. Mayor Salwan opened consideration of a City Council Policy to Prioritize Municipal Affairs
City Attorney Alvarado shared a presentation and responded to questions from Councilmembers. Councilmembers provided comments. Mayor Salwan opened the Public Comment period. The following people commented: Joanne Schwab and Kelly Abreu.
There being no additional speakers, Mayor Salwan closed the Public Comment period.
On a motion by Vice Mayor Keng, seconded by Councilmember Campbell, the City Council:
1. Reviewed the draft resolution that would establish a City Council policy prioritizing municipal affairs, and
2. Adopted Resolution No. 2025-46 or provided further direction to City staff on any proposed modifications.
Ayes: Mayor Salwan, Vice Mayor Keng, Councilmembers:
Campbell, Kimberlin, Shao, Zhang and Liu
Noes: None
Absent: None
Abstain: None
7. ITEMS REFERRED BY COUNCILMEMBERS
A. Council Referrals – None.
B. Appointments to Boards, Commissions, Committees – None. *Consent Items
C. Legislative Actions – None.
D. Report on Committee Assignments – None.
8. ADJOURNMENT: There being no further business, Mayor Salwan adjourned the meeting at 7:37 p.m.
Attest: Approved:
_____________________________ ___________________________ Susan Gauthier, City Clerk RAJ SALWAN, Mayor