*Consent Items
MINUTES
FREMONT CITY COUNCIL MEETING
NOVEMBER 18, 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 Salt Lake City Center
255 S W Temple St.
Salt Lake City, UT 84101
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.
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 Campbell, 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
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* B. Mayor Salwan opened consideration of Approval of Minutes On a motion by Councilmember Campbell, seconded by Councilmember Kimberlin, the City Council approved minutes for the Special and Regular Meetings of October 14, 2025, the Regular Meeting of October 21, 2025, and the Regular Meeting of November 4, 2025.
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 Selection of the Vice Mayor for the Period Covering November 2025 through July 2026
On a motion by Councilmember Campbell, seconded by Councilmember Kimberlin, the City Council, by motion, appoint Councilmember Zhang as the Vice Mayor for the period covering November 2025 through July 2026.
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 of Plans and Specifications and Award of Construction Contract to Sposeto Engineering Inc. in the Amount of $2,016,139 (including 10% Contingency) for the 2024 Pedestrian Crossing Enhancement Project (PWC 9078); Appropriation Actions; and Make Findings of CEQA Exemption On a motion by Councilmember Campbell, seconded by Councilmember Kimberlin, the City Council approved of the following actions related to the 2024 Pedestrian Crossing Enhancement Project (PWC9078):
1. Approve the plans and specifications for the project.
2. Accept the bid and award the construction contract to the lowest responsive and responsible bidder, Sposeto Engineering Inc., in the amount of $1,832,854.20, allocate a 10% contingency in the amount of $183,285 for a total construction contract amount of $2,016,139, and authorize the City Manager, or designee, to execute the contract.
3. Receive and appropriate $1,468,440 in HSIP grant funds to PWC9078-525.
4. Reallocate $275,000 from PWC7953-531 to PWC9078-531.
5. Reallocate $18,640.76 from PWC8541-519 to PWC9078-519.
6. Reallocate $1,250 from PWC8884-519 to PWC9078-519.
7. Reallocate $127,000 from PWC8944-520 to PWC9078-520.
8. Find that this project is exempt from California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) review pursuant to Section 21080.25 of the California Public Resources Code as a sustainable transportation project that implements pedestrian and bicycle facilities and *Consent Items
improves multimodal safety and access for current and potential transit riders and is further exempt pursuant to CEQA Guidelines Section 15301 as the repair, maintenance or minor alteration of existing facilities involving no or negligible expansion of use beyond that presently existing.
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 to Adopt a Resolution Amending the Civil Penalties Schedule to Increase the Fine for Illegal Dumping This item was removed from the Consent Calendar. Staff responded to questions from Councilmembers.
On a motion by Councilmember Campbell, seconded by Councilmember Liu, the City Council adopt Resolution No. 2025-50 included with this report amending the Civil Penalties Schedule to increase fines for illegal dumping.
Ayes: Mayor Salwan, Vice Mayor Keng, Councilmembers:
Campbell, Kimberlin, Zhang and Liu
Noes: None
Absent: Councilmember Shao
Abstain: None
* F. Mayor Salwan opened consideration of Approval to Authorize the City Manager, or her Designee, to Issue a Purchase Order and to Execute Implementing Documents with DocuSign, Inc., for the Electronic Signatures Software License Renewal.
On a motion by Councilmember Campbell, seconded by Councilmember Kimberlin, the City Council authorized the City Manager, or designee, to issue a purchase order and to execute implementing documents with DocuSign, Inc., for the annual electronic signatures solution renewal, including software license, in an amount not-to-exceed $137,729.86.
Ayes: Mayor Salwan, Vice Mayor Keng, Councilmembers:
Campbell, Kimberlin, Shao, Zhang and Liu
Noes: None
Absent: None
Abstain: None
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* G. Mayor Salwan opened consideration of Approval to Authorize the City Manager, or designee, to execute Loan Subordination Agreements related to the refinancing of Irvington Terrace Family Apartments, an affordable housing development On a motion by Councilmember Campbell, seconded by Councilmember Kimberlin, the City Council approved loan subordination agreements related to the refinancing of Irvington Terrace Family Apartments and authorize the City Manager, or designee, to execute: (1) Subordination Agreement between Berkadia Commercial Mortgage, LLC and the City of Fremont, as successor agency to the Redevelopment Agency of the City of Fremont; and (2) Subordination Agreement between the City of Fremont, as successor agency to the Redevelopment Agency of the City of Fremont, Irvington Development Group, L P., BRIDGE Regional Partners, Inc., and the Department of Housing and Community Development, a public agency of the State of California.
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 Approval of the Plans and Specifications and Award of Contract to Cato’s General Engineering, Inc. in the Amount of $1,944,003.59 (Including 10% Contingency) for the 2026 Citywide Concrete Repairs and Intersection Ramps Project (PWC8483-J); Make Findings of CEQA Exemption.
On a motion by Councilmember Campbell, seconded by Councilmember Kimberlin, the City Council approval of the following actions related to the 2026 Citywide Concrete Repairs and Intersection Ramps Project (PWC8483-J):
1. Approve the plans and specifications for the project.
2. Accept the bid and award the construction contract to the lowest responsive and responsible bidder, Cato’s General Engineering, Inc. in the amount of $1,764,003.59; allocate a 10% construction contingency in the amount of $180,000.00 for a total construction contract amount of $1,944,003.59; and authorize the City Manager, or designee, to execute the contract.
3. Find this project is exempt from CEQA review pursuant to CEQA Guidelines Section 15301 as the repair, maintenance or minor alteration of existing facilities involving no or negligible expansion of the use beyond that presently existing.
Ayes: Mayor Salwan, Vice Mayor Keng, Councilmembers:
Campbell, Kimberlin, Shao, Zhang and Liu
Noes: None
Absent: None
Abstain: None
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* I. Mayor Salwan opened consideration of Approval to Authorize the City Manager, or her Designee, to execute an amendment to the agreement with Central Towing and Transport to Add $180,000 for a Total Not-to-Exceed Amount of $280,000 over five years.
On a motion by Councilmember Campbell, seconded by Councilmember Kimberlin, the City Council authorized the City Manager, or designee, to execute an amendment to the agreement with Central Towing and Transport to increase the agreement amount by an additional $180,000, for a total not to exceed amount of $280,000 over the five-year term.
Ayes: Mayor Salwan, Vice Mayor Keng, Councilmembers:
Campbell, Kimberlin, Shao, Zhang and Liu
Noes: None
Absent: None
Abstain: None
* J. Mayor Salwan opened consideration of Adoption of a Resolution Approving a Successor Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) with the Fremont Fire Fighters, International Association of Fire Fighters, Local 1689 (IAFF)
On a motion by Councilmember Campbell, seconded by Councilmember Kimberlin, the City Council adopted Resolution No. 2025-51 approving the tentative agreement reached with the Fremont Fire Fighters, International Association of Fire Fighters Local 1689 (IAFF) for a successor MOU and authorizing the City Manager to execute an MOU for the period of November 16, 2025, through June 30, 2026, between the City of Fremont and the IAFF.
Ayes: Mayor Salwan, Vice Mayor Keng, Councilmembers:
Campbell, Kimberlin, Shao, Zhang and Liu
Noes: None
Absent: None
Abstain: None
* K. Mayor Salwan opened consideration of Adoption of a Resolution Approving a Successor Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) with the Fremont Battalion Chiefs, International Association of Firefighters, Local 1689 (IAFF-BC) On a motion by Councilmember Campbell, seconded by Councilmember Kimberlin, the City Council adopted Resolution No. 2025-52 approving the tentative agreement with the Fremont Battalion Chiefs, International Association of Firefighters (IAFF-BC), Local 1689 and authorizing the City Manager to execute a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) for the period of November 16, 2025, through June 30, 2026, between the City of Fremont and IAFF-BC.
Ayes: Mayor Salwan, Vice Mayor Keng, Councilmembers:
Campbell, Kimberlin, Shao, Zhang and Liu
Noes: None
Absent: None
Abstain: None
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3. CEREMONIAL ITEMS
A. Proclamation: Honoring Sikh Awareness Month, November 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: Carey Para, Jonathan Chiu, Kate Amon, Jeffrey Kurohura, John Hinds, and Kelly Abreu. There being no additional speakers, Mayor Salwan closed the public comment period.
5. SCHEDULED ITEMS
A. Mayor Salwan opened consideration of a Public Hearing (Published Notice), Waive Second Reading and Adopt Ordinances Adopting by Reference and Amending the 2025 California Building Standards Code and Adopting by Reference Certain Appendix Chapter of the 2025 California Building Standards Code and Adopting by Reference and Amending the 2024 International Swimming Pool and Spa Code and the 2024 International Property Management Code, and Adoption of the Resolution Containing Supporting Findings and Determinations.
Community Development Director Joel Pullen and Building Official Mike Wayne were available for questions. Mayor Salwan opened the public hearing. There being no speakers, Mayor Salwan closed the public hearing.
On a motion by Vice Mayor Zhang, seconded by Councilmember Liu, the City Council:
1. Hold a public hearing.
2. Waive the second reading and adopted Ordinance No. 13-2025, adopting by refence and amending the 2025 California Building, Electrical, Plumbing, Mechanical, Residential Building, Green Building, Existing Building, Energy, and Historical Building, and the 2024 International Swimming Pool and Spa Code and the 2024 International Property Maintenance Code.
3. Adopted Resolution No. 2025-47 making findings that the amendments to the 2025 California Building Standards Code are reasonably necessary because of local conditions.
Ayes: Mayor Salwan, Vice Mayor Zhang, Councilmembers: Keng Campbell, Kimberlin, Zhang and Liu
Noes: None
Absent: Councilmember Shao
Abstain: None
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B. Mayor Salwan opened consideration of a Public Hearing (Published Notice) to Consider Adoption of a Mitigated Negative Declaration and Mitigation Monitoring and Reporting Program Prepared and Circulated for the Morrison Canyon Road Storm Repair and Mitigation Project in Accordance with the Requirements of the California Environmental Quality Act; and Approval of the Project (PWC9105)
Public Works Director Hans Larsen shared a presentation and responded to questions from Councilmembers. Mayor Salwan opened the public hearing. The following person commented:
Kelly Abreu. There being no additional speakers, Mayor Salwan closed the public hearing.
On a motion by Councilmember Liu, seconded by Councilmember Kimberlin, the City Council approved the following actions related to the Morrison Canyon Road Storm Repair and Mitigation Project:
1. Conduct the public hearing; and
2. Adopted Resolution No. 2025-53 that:
a. finds that the Initial Study and Mitigated Negative Declaration have been completed in compliance with CEQA and reflect the independent judgment and analysis of the City Council regarding environmental effects of the Project; b. finds that there is no substantial evidence that the Project as mitigated will have a significant effect on the environment; and
c. approves the Project.
Ayes: Mayor Salwan, Vice Mayor Zhang, Councilmembers: Keng Campbell, Kimberlin, Shao, Zhang and Liu
Noes: None
Absent: None
Abstain: None
C. Mayor Salwan opened consideration of a Public Hearing (Published Notice) to Review the Annual Report on the Rent Review Ordinance, Adopt the Administration Fee for FY 2025/26 and Increase Budget Appropriation
Finance Director Dave Persselin and CDBG Administrator Robert Lopez were available for questions. Vice Mayor Zhang opened the public hearing. There being no speakers, Vice Mayor Zhang closed the public hearing.
On a motion by Councilmember Keng, seconded by Councilmember Liu, the City Council took the following actions:
1. Receive the Rent Review Ordinance Annual Report.
2. Hold a public hearing on the amended Rent Review Administration Fee.
3. Adopted Resolution No. 2025-54 to amend the Master Fee Schedule to modify the Rent Review Administration Fee to $23.00 per residential rental unit in FY 2025/26 to recover the costs of administering the Rent Review Program.
4. Appropriate an additional $16,906 in Fund 197.
*Consent Items
Ayes: Vice Mayor Zhang, Councilmembers: Keng Campbell,
Kimberlin, Shao, Zhang and Liu
Noes: None
Absent: None
Recusal: Mayor Salwan
6. OTHER BUSINESS
7. ITEMS REFERRED BY COUNCILMEMBERS
A. Council Referrals – None.
B. Appointments to Boards, Commissions, Committees
A. Mayor Salwan opened consideration of Mayor Salwan Referral: Appointments to Advisory Bodies
APPOINTMENTS:
Advisory Body Appointee Term Expires
George W. Patterson House Advisory Board Sunita Lodha 12/31/2029 Recreation Commission Representative
Youth Advisory Commission Jadon Li 12/31/2027
On a motion by Councilmember Keng, seconded by Councilmember Campbell, the City Council approved appointments.
Ayes: Mayor Salwan, Vice Mayor Zhang, Councilmembers: Keng Campbell, Kimberlin, Shao, Zhang and Liu
Noes: None
Absent: None
Abstain: None
C. Legislative Actions – None.
D. Report on Committee Assignments
Councilmembers reported on their various meetings.
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8. ADJOURNMENT: There being no further business, Mayor Salwan adjourned the meeting at 7:45 p.m.
Attest: Approved:
_____________________________ ___________________________ Susan Gauthier, City Clerk RAJ SALWAN, Mayor