Agenda packet, regular meeting — Fremont City Council, January 20, 2026

City Council Chambers
3300 Capitol Avenue
Fremont, CA

Fremont City Council

Raj Salwan, Mayor
Yajing Zhang, Vice Mayor
Teresa Keng, District 1
Desrie Campbell, District 2
Kathy Kimberlin, District 3
Yang Shao, District 4
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
Alberto Quintanilla, 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
January 20, 2026

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 - January 20, 2026

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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 January 20, 2026, City Council meeting online via Zoom https://us06web.zoom.us/j/89917475954 Webinar ID: 899 1747 5954

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
January 20, 2026
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 Closed Session Meeting of December 9, 2025, Regular Meeting of December 9, 2025, Closed Session Meeting of December 18, 2025, Closed Session Meeting of January 6, 2026, Regular Meeting of January 6, 2026, and the Regular Meeting of January 13, 2026.

Contact Persons:

Name: Alberto Quintanilla
Title: City Clerk
Dept: City Clerk's Office
Phone: 510-284-4009
E-Mail: [email protected]

RECOMMENDATION: Approve the minutes.

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C. FREMONT POLICE ASSOCIATION MOU - Consideration of a Resolution Approving a Successor Memorandum of Understanding with the Fremont Police Association (FPA)
Contact Persons:

Name: Tina Gallegos Brian Stott
Title: Human Resources Director Assistant City Manager
Dept: Human Resources City Manager's Office
Phone: 510-494-4652 510-494-4660
E-Mail: [email protected] [email protected]

RECOMMENDATION: Adopt a resolution approving the tentative agreement reached with the Fremont Police Association (FPA) for a successor MOU and authorizing the City Manager to execute an MOU for the period of January 11, 2026, through June 30, 2026, between the City and the FPA.

D. FREMONT POLICE MANAGERS’ ASSOCIATION MOU - Consideration of a Resolution Approving a Successor Memorandum of Understanding with the Fremont Police Managers’ Association
Contact Persons:

RECOMMENDATION: Adopt a resolution approving the tentative agreement reached with the FPMA for a successor MOU and authorizing the City Manager to execute an MOU for the period of January 11, 2026, through June 30, 2026, between the City of Fremont and FPMA.

E. FIFTH AMENDMENT TO THE CITY MANAGER EMPLOYMENT AGREEMENT - Consideration of an Amendment to the Employment Agreement between City Manager Karena McGee Shackelford and the City of Fremont Contact Persons:

Name: Tina Gallegos
Title: Human Resources Director
Dept: Human Resources
Phone: 510-494-4652
E-Mail: [email protected]

RECOMMENDATION: Adopt attached Resolution and authorize the Mayor to execute the Fifth Amendment to the City Manager’s employment agreement which authorizes a one point three percent (1.3%) salary adjustment, retroactive to August 10, 2025.

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F. FIFTH AMENDMENT TO THE CITY ATTORNEY EMPLOYMENT AGREEMENT - Consideration of an Amendment to the Employment Agreement between City Attorney Rafael E. Alvarado, Jr., and the City of Fremont Contact Persons:

Name: Tina Gallegos
Title: Human Resources Director
Dept: Human Resources
Phone: 510-494-4652
E-Mail: [email protected]

RECOMMENDATION: Adopt attached Resolution and authorize the Mayor to execute the Fifth Amendment to the City Attorney’s employment agreement which authorizes a one point three percent (1.3%) salary adjustment, retroactive to August 10, 2025.

3. Ceremonial Items - Proclamation: Compassionate Fremont Month (January 2026)

4. Public Communications
A. Oral and Written Communications
INDUSTRIAL DEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY - None.

PUBLIC FINANCING AUTHORITY - None.

CONSIDERATION OF ITEMS REMOVED FROM CONSENT CALENDAR

5. Scheduled Items

6. Other Business

7. Items Referred by Councilmembers
A. Councilmember Referrals
B. Appointments to Boards, Commissions, Committees
C. Legislative Actions
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 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
District
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
March 3, 2026 7:00 p.m. City Council Meeting Council
Chambers Live
March 10, 2026 7:00 p.m. City Council Meeting Council
Chambers Live
March 17, 2026 7:00 p.m. City Council Meeting Council
Chambers Live
March 24, 2026 5:30 p.m. CC/FUSD Liaison
Committee Meeting City Hosts Live
March 31, 2026 No meetings (5th Tuesday)
April 7, 2026 7:00 p.m. City Council Meeting Council
Chambers Live
April 14, 2026 7:00 p.m. City Council Meeting Council
Chambers Live
April 21, 2026 7:00 p.m. City Council Meeting Council
Chambers Live
April 28, 2026 No meetings

Fremont City Council Meeting: 01/20/26 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 # 5621) DOC ID: 5621
Updated: 1/16/2026 8:13 AM by Dina Lewis Page 1
APPROVAL OF MINUTES - for the Closed Session Meeting of December 9, 2025, Regular Meeting of December 9, 2025, Closed Session Meeting of December 18, 2025, Closed Session Meeting of January 6, 2026, Regular Meeting of January 6, 2026, and the Regular Meeting of January 13, 2026.

Contact Persons:

Name: Alberto Quintanilla
Title: City Clerk
Div/Dept: City Clerk's Office
Phone: 510-284-4009
E-Mail: [email protected]

APPROVAL OF MINUTES - for the Closed Session Meeting of December 9, 2025, Regular Meeting of December 9, 2025, Closed Session Meeting of December 18, 2025, Closed Session Meeting of January 6, 2026, Regular Meeting of January 6, 2026, and the Regular Meeting of January 13, 2026.

ATTACHMENTS:
• DRAFT - 2025-12-09 CC Minutes - Closed Session
• DRAFT - 2025-12-09 CC Minutes
• DRAFT - 2025-12-18 CC Minutes - Closed Session
• DRAFT - 2026-01-06 CC Minutes - CLOSED SESSION
• DRAFT - 2026-01-06 CC Minutes
• DRAFT - 2026-01-13 CC Minutes

RECOMMENDATION: Approve the minutes.

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MINUTES

FREMONT CITY COUNCIL SPECIAL MEETING
DECEMBER 9, 2025

FREMONT CITY HALL AND

VIRTUAL MEETING VIA ZOOM
5:30 P.M.

Call to Order: Mayor Salwan called the meeting to order at 5:3 p.m.

Roll Call: Present: Mayor Salwan, Vice Mayor Zhang, Councilmembers: Campbell, Kimberlin, Shao, and Liu. Councilmember Keng arrived at 5:35 p.m.

Public Comment: None.

CONVENED TO A CLOSED SESSION at 5:31 p.m.

CONFERENCE WITH LABOR NEGOTIATOR:
(California Government Code Section 54957.6)

City Designated Representatives: Karena McGee Shackelford, City Manager; Rafael E. Alvarado Jr., City Attorney; Brian Stott, Assistant City Manager; Christina Briggs, Assistant City Manager; Allen DeMers, Deputy City Manager; David Persselin, Finance Director; Tina Gallegos, Human Resources Director; Elana Rivkin-Haas, Senior Deputy City Attorney; Charles Sakai, Designated Representative; and Allyson Hauck, Designated Representative
Organizations Representing Employees:

Teamsters Local 856
Fremont Police Association
Fremont Police Managers’ Association

The Special Meeting of the Fremont City Council adjourned at 6:27 p.m.

Attest: Approved:

_____________________________ ___________________________ Susan Gauthier, City Clerk RAJ SALWAN, Mayor

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MINUTES

FREMONT CITY COUNCIL MEETING
DECEMBER 9, 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 Zhang, Councilmembers: Keng, Campbell, Kimberlin, Shao, and Liu

D. Announcements by Mayor/City Manager/City Attorney
Mayor Salwan announced the Boards and Commissions vacancies.

City Manager Shackelford 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 one item, Conference with Labor Negotiators Pursuant to California Government Code Section 54957.6. No reportable action.

2. CONSENT CALENDAR
* A. Waive Reading of Ordinances: The City Attorney read the titles of ordinances to be considered.

On a motion by Councilmember Keng, seconded by Vice Mayor Zhang, the City Council waived further readings of proposed ordinances.

Ayes: Mayor Salwan, Vice Mayor Zhang, Councilmembers: Keng, Campbell, Kimberlin, Shao, and Liu
Noes: None

Absent: None
Abstain: None
* B. Mayor Salwan opened consideration of Approval of Minutes for the Regular Meeting of November 18, 2025, and the Regular Meeting of December 2, 2025 On a motion by Councilmember Keng, seconded by Vice Mayor Zhang, the City Council approved minutes.

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Ayes: Mayor Salwan, Vice Mayor Zhang, Councilmembers: Keng, Campbell, Kimberlin, Shao, and Liu
Noes: None

Absent: None
Abstain: None
* C. Mayor Salwan opened consideration of adopting Resolutions Setting the Integrated Waste Management Collection Rates, Transfer Station Service Fees, and Landfill Disposal Fees for January 2026 through December 2027 and Making Findings of CEQA Exemption See Green Sheet on file that contains a correction to the Staff Report.

This item was removed from the Consent Calendar. Mayor Salwan opened the public comment period. The following person commented: Steve Skala. There being no additional speakers, Mayor Salwan closed the public comment period. Environmental Services Manager Kathy Cote responded to questions from Councilmembers.

On a motion by Councilmember Shao, seconded by Councilmember Kimberlin, the City Council:

1. Adopted Resolution No. 2025-59 setting disposal fees at the Altamont Landfill effective January 1, 2026, as shown in Attachment B to the staff report.

2. Adopted Resolution No. 2025-60 setting service fees at the Fremont Recycling and Transfer Station effective January 1, 2026, as shown in Attachment C to the staff report.

3. Adopted Resolution No. 2025-61 setting Solid Waste Collection rates effective January 1, 2026, as shown in Attachment D to the staff report.

4. Authorized City Manager, or designee, to update the maximum weight included in the base uncompacted roll off industrial rate fee based upon the results of staff’s analysis.

Ayes: Mayor Salwan, Vice Mayor Zhang, Councilmembers: Keng, Campbell, Kimberlin, Shao, and Liu
Noes: None

Absent: None
Abstain: None
* D. Mayor Salwan opened consideration of authorization to Amend Agreements with Alameda County Social Services to Provide Services to Older Adults and Making Findings of CEQA Exemption
On a motion by Councilmember Keng, seconded by Vice Mayor Zhang, the City Council:

1. Authorized the City Manager, or designee, to amend four agreements with the Alameda County Social Services Agency to revise FY 2025/26 budgets for older adult services and increase the not-to-exceed amounts for each agreement as follows:
a. For Age Well Center activities, from $136,000 to $142,089. b. For Family Caregiver Support, from $473,000 to $569,235. c. For Information and Assistance, from $460,000 to $470,409. d. For Case Management, from $324,500 to $332,046.

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2. Increased the revenue estimate and appropriated an additional $134,911 to the Area Agency on Aging Fund (Fund 173) and $27,682 to the Family Services Fund (Fund 106).

Ayes: Mayor Salwan, Vice Mayor Zhang, Councilmembers: Keng, Campbell, Kimberlin, Shao, and Liu
Noes: None

Absent: None
Abstain: None
* E. Mayor Salwan opened consideration of authorizing the City Manager, or Designee, to enter into an Agreement and Issue Purchase Order with Epic iO in an amount not-to-exceed $150,107 for the purchase and installation of community cameras at five new locations
On a motion by Councilmember Keng, seconded by Vice Mayor Zhang, the City Council authorized the City Manager, or designee, to execute an agreement and issue a purchase order with Epic iO in an amount not-to-exceed $150,107 for 19 cameras at five new locations, associated parts, installation, and maintenance.

Ayes: Mayor Salwan, Vice Mayor Zhang, Councilmembers: Keng, Campbell, Kimberlin, Shao, and Liu
Noes: None

Absent: None
Abstain: None
* F. Mayor Salwan opened consideration of acceptance of Donation for Palm Avenue Community Park to Design, Construct, and Possibly Maintain a Succulent Garden On a motion by Councilmember Keng, seconded by Vice Mayor Zhang, the City Council:

1. Authorized the City Manager, or designee, to accept the donation, execute an agreement with Gregory W. Blatnik in the amount of $899,000 for the design, construction, and possible maintenance of a succulent garden at Palm Avenue Community Park, and deposit and appropriate the donated funds to the Palm Avenue Park Project (PWC8813-502).

2. Found that accepting a donation to fund a new succulent garden at the Palm Avenue Community Park is exempt from review under the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) per, without limitation, each on a separate and independent basis, (1) CEQA Guidelines Sections 15061(b)(3) and CEQA Guidelines Section 15378(b).

Ayes: Mayor Salwan, Vice Mayor Zhang, Councilmembers: Keng, Campbell, Kimberlin, Shao, and Liu
Noes: None

Absent: None
Abstain: None

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3. CEREMONIAL ITEMS
A. Resolution: Honoring City Clerk Susan Gauthier for Thirty-Six Years of Service Upon Her Retirement

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. There being no speakers, Mayor Salwan closed the public comment period.

5. SCHEDULED ITEMS
A. Mayor Salwan opened consideration of Public Hearing (Published Notice) for Approval of the Development Impact Fee Annual and Five-Year Report for Period Ending June 30, 2025 with Statutory Findings; Adoption of Resolution; Make Findings of CEQA Exemption.

Public Works Director Hans Larsen and Business Manager Angela Mendiola were available for questions. Mayor Salwan opened the public hearing. There being no speakers, Mayor Salwan closed the public hearing.

On a motion by Councilmember Shao, seconded by Councilmember Campbell, the City Council:

1. Conducted a public hearing.

2. Approved the Development Impact Fee Annual and Five-Year Report for Period Ending June 30, 2025 (the “2025 Impact Fee Report”).

3. Adopted Resolution No. 2025-62 to make the statutory findings required by the Mitigation Fee Act.

4. Found that the recommended actions are exempt from CEQA pursuant to CEQA Guidelines Section 15061(b)(3); administrative actions are not a project that has the potential for causing a significant effect on the environment.

Ayes: Mayor Salwan, Vice Mayor Zhang, Councilmembers: Keng, Campbell, Kimberlin, Shao, and Liu
Noes: None

Absent: None
Abstain: None
B. Mayor Salwan opened consideration of Public Hearing (Published Notice) to consider a Recommendation from the Planning Commission on a General Plan Amendment to the Land Use and Open Space Element, and Conservation Element to comply with California Senate Bill 1425 and Assembly Bill 1889 and to Consider a Finding That No Further Environmental Review is Required Pursuant to the Requirements of the California

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Environmental Quality Act (CEQA), Per, Without Limitation, and Each as a Separate and Independent Basis, CEQA Guidelines Section 15061(b)(3), In That It Can Be Seen With Certainty That There Is No Possibility That the Proposed General Plan Amendment Would Have the Potential for Causing a Significant Effect On the Environment and Section 15307, Actions by Regulatory Agencies for Protection of Natural Resources and Section 15308, Actions by Regulatory Agencies for Protection of the Environment, and an Environmental Impact Report (EIR) SCH#2010082060 Was Previously Certified for the Project of Adopting the General Plan and None of the Conditions Which Would Require the Preparation of a Subsequent EIR are Present in the Project per CEQA Guidelines Section 15162.

Associate Planner Winnie Mui and Senior Planner James Willis shared a presentation and responded to questions from Councilmembers. Mayor Salwan opened the public hearing.

There being no speakers, Mayor Salwan closed the public hearing.

On a motion by Councilmember Campbell, seconded by Councilmember Liu, the City Council:

1. Held public hearing.

2. Found that no further environmental review is required pursuant to the requirements of the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA), per, without limitation, and each as a further separate and independent basis, CEQA Guidelines Section 15162 and 15163, in that an Environmental Impact Report (EIR) SCH#2010082060 was previously certified for the project of adopting the General Plan and none of the conditions which would require the preparation of a subsequent EIR are present, Section 15307, Actions by Regulatory Agencies for Protection of Natural Resources and Section 15308, Actions by Regulatory Agencies for Protection of the Environment, and/or Section 15061(b)(3), in that it can be seen with certainty that there is no possibility that the proposed General Plan Amendment would have the potential for causing a significant effect on the environment.

3. Found that the General Plan Amendment conforms with and contains the requirements provided for State law, including without limitation Government Code Section 65358. The General Plan Amendment: (1) complies with all applicable laws; (2) will not cause the General Plan to become internally inconsistent in violation of Government Code Section 65300.5; (3) the proposed General Plan amendment is in the public interest, as required under Government Code Section 65358(a); and (4) adoption of the proposed General Plan amendment will not exceed the annual limit on amendments specified under Government Code Section 65358(b).

4. Adopted Resolution No. 2025-63 for the General Plan Amendment.

Ayes: Mayor Salwan, Vice Mayor Zhang, Councilmembers: Keng, Campbell, Kimberlin, Shao, and Liu
Noes: None

Absent: None
Abstain: None

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6. OTHER BUSINESS
A. Mayor Salwan opened consideration of Alameda County Mosquito Abatement District Update
At the direction of the Mayor, and with Council consensus, the City Council proceeded to hear Agenda Item No. 6.A out of order. General Manager Ryan Clausnitzer and Trustee John Zlatnik provided a general update to Council including highlights of current initiatives, and responded to questions from Councilmembers.

The City Council received the update/presentation.

7. ITEMS REFERRED BY COUNCILMEMBERS
B. Council Referrals – None.

C. 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

George W. Patterson House Advisory Board
Citizen At Large Representative

Patricia Schaffarczyk 12/31/2029
Historical Architectural Review Board

Ying Min Li 12/31/2029
Library Advisory Commission
Student Commissioner

Dhanya Ganesh 12/31/2029
Senior Citizens Commission

Edith Bendermacher 12/31/2029

Reappointments:

Advisory Body Appointee Term Expires

Alameda County Mosquito Abatement District John Zlatnik 12/31/2029 Art Review Board Judy Lam 12/31/2029
Economic Development Advisory Commission
At Large Representative
Rose Itua 12/31/2029

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Economic Development Advisory Commission
Commercial / Industrial Representative

Tony Marcos 12/31/2029
George W. Patterson House Advisory Board
Mission Peak Heritage Foundation

Margaret Balk 12/31/2029
Human Relations Commission

Preeti Shukla 12/31/2029
Library Advisory Commission

Smiti Anand 12/31/2029
Library Advisory Commission
Friends of the Library Representative

Leslie Rice 12/31/2029
Mobility Commission
Pedestrian Representative 1

Erin Vaca 12/31/2029
Mobility Commission
Bicycling Representative 1

Ken Wu 12/31/2029
Mobility Commission
Transit Representative 1

Ahsan Baig 12/31/2029
Mobility Commission
Driving Representative 1

Tejinder Dhami 12/31/2029
Mobility Commission
Mobility Impairments Representative

Monique Chapman 12/31/2029
Planning Commission

Mufaddal Ezzy 12/31/2029
Planning Commission

Benjamin Yee 12/31/2029
Recreation Commission

Sunita Lodha 12/31/2029
Recreation Commission

Amar Tiwari 12/31/2029
Recreation Commission

Elissa Winters 12/31/2029
Rent Review Board
Landlord Representative

Carl Fox 12/31/2029
Rent Review Board
Neutral Third-Party Representative

Trice Pierce 12/31/2029

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Advisory Body Appointee Term Expires

Senior Citizens Commission

Dr. James Thomas 12/31/2029
Youth Advisory Commission

Gavia Grewal 12/31/2027
Youth Advisory Commission

Emily Tank 12/31/2027
Youth Advisory Commission

Yash Bhutoria 12/31/2027
Youth Advisory Commission

Zimeng Wang 12/31/2027
Youth Advisory Commission

Anagha Sainath 12/31/2027
Youth Advisory Commission

Deshna Maheshwari 12/31/2027
On a motion by Councilmember Keng, seconded by Councilmember Kimberlin, the City Council approved appointments and reappointments.

D. Legislative Actions – None.

E. Report on Committee Assignments – None.

8. ADJOURNMENT: There being no further business, Mayor Salwan adjourned the meeting at 7:50 p.m.

Attest: Approved:

Susan Gauthier, City Clerk RAJ SALWAN, Mayor

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MINUTES

FREMONT CITY COUNCIL SPECIAL MEETING
DECEMBER 18, 2025

FREMONT CITY HALL AND

VIRTUAL MEETING VIA ZOOM
5:30 P.M.

Call to Order: Mayor Salwan called the meeting to order at 5:30 p.m.

Roll Call: Present: Mayor Salwan, Vice Mayor Zhang, Councilmembers: Keng, Campbell, Kimberlin, Shao and Liu

Public Comment: Taranjit Singh, Kathleen Lovejoy, and Elaine Chung.

CONVENED TO A CLOSED SESSION at 5:39 p.m.

CONFERENCE WITH LABOR NEGOTIATOR:
(California Government Code Section 54957.6)

Organizations Representing Employees:
• Teamsters Local 856
• Fremont Police Association
• Fremont Police Managers’ Association

The Special Meeting of the Fremont City Council adjourned at 6:28 p.m.

Attest: Approved:

_____________________________ ___________________________ Susan Gauthier, City Clerk RAJ SALWAN, Mayor

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MINUTES

FREMONT CITY COUNCIL SPECIAL MEETING
JANUARY 6, 2026

FREMONT CITY HALL AND

VIRTUAL MEETING VIA ZOOM
6:00 PM

Call to Order: Mayor Salwan called the meeting to order at 6:00 p.m.

Roll Call: Present: Mayor Salwan, Vice Mayor Keng, Councilmembers: Campbell, Kimberlin, Shao, Zhang and Liu

Absent: Councilmember Campbell

Public Comment: None.

CONVENED TO A CLOSED SESSION at 6:02 p.m.

CONFERENCE WITH LABOR NEGOTIATOR:
(California Government Code Section 54957.6)

Fremont Police Association
Fremont Police Managers’ Association

The Special Meeting of the Fremont City Council adjourned at 6:45 p.m.

Attest: Approved:

_____________________________ ___________________________ Alberto Quintanilla, City Clerk RAJ SALWAN, Mayor

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MINUTES

FREMONT CITY COUNCIL MEETING
JANUARY 6, 2026

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 Keng led the salute to the flag.

C. Roll Call: Mayor Salwan, Vice Mayor Zhang, Councilmembers: Keng, Kimberlin, Shao, and Liu

Absent: Councilmember Campbell

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.

2. CONSENT CALENDAR
* A. Waive Reading of Ordinances - None.
* B. Mayor Salwan opened consideration of Approval of Minutes – None. * C. Mayor Salwan opened consideration of Approval of Plans and Specifications; Award Contract to Guerra Construction Group in the Amount of $929,223 (includes 10% Contingency) for the Mission Boulevard / Sullivan Underpass Signal Project (PWC8930); Appropriation Actions; and Make Findings of CEQA Exemption On a motion by Vice Mayor Zhang, seconded by Councilmember Keng, the City Council approved the following actions related to the Mission Boulevard / Sullivan Underpass Signal Project (PWC8930):

1. Approved the plans and specifications for the project.

2. Accepted the bid and awarded the construction contract to the lowest responsive and responsible bidder, Guerra Construction Group in the amount of $844,748, allocated a

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10% contingency in the amount of $84,475 for a total construction contract amount of $929,223 and authorized the City Manager, or designee, to execute the contract.

3. Reallocated $70,000 from PWC8930-136 to PWC7953-136.

4. Reallocated $700,000 from PWC8930-531 to PWC7953-531.

5. Reallocated $930,000 from PWC7953-515 to PWC8930-515.

6. Found 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 transportation project that implements pedestrian facilities and improves multimodal safety and access for current and potential pedestrians 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 Zhang, Councilmembers: Keng, Kimberlin, Shao, and Liu
Noes: None

Absent: Campbell
Abstain: None
* D. Mayor Salwan opened consideration of Approval of Agreements for On-Call Traffic Signal Engineering Consultant Services, in the Amount of $1,250,000 per Agreement, with Iteris, Inc., TJKM Transportation Consultants, Kimley-Horn and Associates, and W- Trans; Make Findings of CEQA Exemption
On a motion by Vice Mayor Zhang, seconded by Councilmember Keng, the City Council:

1. Approved and authorized the City Manager, or designee, to execute a Master Service Agreement for on-call traffic signal engineering consultant services with the following consultants:
a. Iteris, Inc. for a total not-to-exceed compensation of $1,250,000 for five years. b. TJKM Transportation Consultants for a total not-to-exceed compensation of $1,250,000 for five years.
c. Kimley-Horn and Associates for a total not-to-exceed compensation of $1,250,000 for five years.
d. W-Trans for a total not-to-exceed compensation of $1,250,000 for five years.

2. Found that the actions are exempt from environmental review, each as a separate and independent basis for CEQA compliance, under CEQA Guidelines, Section 15378 (administrative and funding activities are not a “project” under CEQA) and Section 15061 (no possibility the activity may have significant effect on the environment).

Ayes: Mayor Salwan, Vice Mayor Zhang, Councilmembers: Keng, Kimberlin, Shao, and Liu
Noes: None

Absent: Campbell
Abstain: None

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* E. Mayor Salwan opened consideration of Approval of Agreements for On-Call Transportation Planning Consultant Services in the Amount of $1,250,000 per Agreement, with Toole Design, Alta Planning and Design, Fehr & Peers, and Kittelson & Associates, Inc.; Make Findings of CEQA Exemption
On a motion by Vice Mayor Zhang, seconded by Councilmember Keng, the City Council:

1. Approved and authorized the City Manager, or designee, to execute a Master Service Agreement for on-call transportation planning consultant services with the following consultants:
a. Toole Design for a total not-to-exceed compensation of $1,250,000 for five years. b. Alta Planning and Design, Inc. for a total not-to-exceed compensation of $1,250,000 for five years.
c. Fehr & Peers for a total not-to-exceed compensation of $1,250,000 for five years. d. Kittelson & Associates, Inc. for a total not-to-exceed compensation of $1,250,000 for five years.

Ayes: Mayor Salwan, Vice Mayor Zhang, Councilmembers: Keng, Kimberlin, Shao, and Liu
Noes: None

Absent: Campbell
Abstain: None
* F. Mayor Salwan opened consideration of Approval of Agreements for On-Call Traffic Engineering Consultant Services, in the Amount of $1,250,000 per Agreement, with DKS Associates, W-Trans, Fehr & Peers, and Hexagon Transportation Consultants; Make Findings of CEQA Exemption
On a motion by Vice Mayor Zhang, seconded by Councilmember Keng, the City Council:

1. Approved and authorized the City Manager, or designee, to execute a Master Service Agreement for on-call traffic engineering consultant services with the following consultants:
a. DKS Associates for a total not-to-exceed compensation of $1,250,000 for five years. b. W-Trans for a total not-to-exceed compensation of $1,250,000 for five years. c. Fehr & Peers for a total not-to-exceed compensation of $1,250,000 for five years. d. Hexagon Transportation Consultants for a total not-to-exceed compensation of $1,250,000 for five years.

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Ayes: Mayor Salwan, Vice Mayor Zhang, Councilmembers: Keng, Kimberlin, Shao, and Liu
Noes: None

Absent: Campbell
Abstain: None
* G. Mayor Salwan opened consideration of Authorizing the City Manager, or Designee, to amend Master Agreement with Netsmart Technologies, Inc., for an Electronic Health Records System and Related Software and to Add $116,170 for a Total Not-to-Exceed Amount of $697,020.

On a motion by Vice Mayor Zhang, seconded by Councilmember Keng, the City Council authorized the City Manager, or designee, to enter into a Second Amendment to the Master Agreement with Netsmart Technologies, Inc. for the HER system and related software to expand the scope of services and increase the not-to-exceed amount by $116,170 for a revised total not-to-exceed amount of $697,020.

Ayes: Mayor Salwan, Vice Mayor Zhang, Councilmembers: Keng, Kimberlin, Shao, and Liu
Noes: None

Absent: Campbell
Abstain: None
* H. Mayor Salwan opened consideration of a Resolution Approving a Successor Memorandum of Understanding with the Teamsters, Local 856 (Teamsters) On a motion by Vice Mayor Zhang, seconded by Councilmember Keng, the City Council adopted Resolution No. 2026-01 approving the tentative agreement reached with the Teamsters, Local 856 (Teamsters) for a successor MOU and authorizing the City Manager to execute an MOU for the period of December 28, 2025, through June 30, 2026.

Ayes: Mayor Salwan, Vice Mayor Zhang, Councilmembers: Keng, Kimberlin, Shao, and Liu
Noes: None

Absent: Campbell
Abstain: None

3. CEREMONIAL ITEMS – None.

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Mayor Salwan opened the public comment period. The following people commented: Jonathan Chiou, Mary Murray, and Andreas Kadavanich. There being no additional speakers, Mayor Salwan closed the public comment period.

5. SCHEDULED ITEMS – 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 and Reappointments to Advisory Bodies
Appointments:

Advisory Body Appointee Term Expires

Art Review Board

Monika Chugh 12/31/2029
George W. Patterson House Advisory Board
Citizen At Large Representative

Napoleon Batalao 12/31/2027

Reappointments:

Advisory Body Appointee Term Expires

George W. Patterson House Advisory Board
Citizen At Large Representative

Lauren Teixeira 12/31/2029

On a motion by Councilmember Kimberlin, seconded by Councilmember Keng, the City Council approved appointments and reappointments.

Ayes: Mayor Salwan, Vice Mayor Zhang, Councilmembers: Keng, Kimberlin, Shao, and Liu
Noes: None

Absent: Campbell
Abstain: None

C. Legislative Actions – None.

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D. Report on Committee Assignments – None.

8. ADJOURNMENT: There being no further business, Mayor Salwan adjourned the meeting at 7:13 p.m.

Attest: Approved:

Alberto Quintanilla, City Clerk RAJ SALWAN, Mayor

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MINUTES

FREMONT CITY COUNCIL MEETING
JANUARY 13, 2026

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 Kimberlin led the salute to the flag.

C. Roll Call: Mayor Salwan, Vice Mayor Zhang, Councilmembers: Keng, Campbell, Kimberlin, Shao, 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 - None.
* B. Mayor Salwan opened consideration of Approval of Minutes – None. * C. Mayor Salwan opened consideration of Authorizing the City Manager, or her designee, to submit grant applications to the Environmental Protection Agency, and if awarded, execute grant funding agreements and appropriate any grant funds received.

On a motion by Vice Mayor Zhang, seconded by Councilmember Keng, the City Council authorized the City Manager, or her designee, to submit grant applications to the Environmental Protection Agency, and if grants are awarded, accept the grants, execute grant funding agreements, and authorized the appropriation of any grant funds received.

Ayes: Mayor Salwan, Vice Mayor Zhang, Councilmembers: Keng, Campbell, Kimberlin, Shao, and Liu
Noes: None

Absent: None
Abstain: None

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* D. Mayor Salwan opened consideration of Authorizing the City Manager, or her Designee, to issue a Purchase Order with Adamson Police Products in an amount not-to-exceed $129,628 for the purchase of SRT Tactical Body Armor carriers and accessories.

On a motion by Vice Mayor Zhang, seconded by Councilmember Keng, the City Council authorized the City Manager, or designee, to issue a Purchase Order with Adamson Police Products in an amount not-to-exceed $129,628 for SRT tactical body armor carriers and accessories.

Ayes: Mayor Salwan, Vice Mayor Zhang, Councilmembers: Keng, Campbell, Kimberlin, Shao, and Liu
Noes: None

Absent: None
Abstain: None
* E. Mayor Salwan opened consideration of Authorizing the City Manager, or her Designee, to issue a Purchase Order with All Traffic Solutions, Inc. in an amount not-to-exceed $141,911 for the purchase of LPR Radar Speed and Messaging Trailers and to execute any implementing documents and take implementing actions, as necessary.

See Green Sheet on file that contains a correction to the Staff Report.

This item was removed from the Consent Calendar. Mayor Salwan opened the public comment period. The following people commented: Henry Soong. There being no additional speakers, Mayor Salwan closed the public comment period. Police Chief Sean Washington responded to questions from Councilmembers.

On a motion by Vice Mayor Zhang, seconded by Councilmember Liu, the City Council authorized the City Manager, or designee, to issue a purchase order with All Traffic Solutions, Inc. in an amount not-to-exceed $149,911 for seven ATS Flock License Plate Reader Ready Radar Speed and Messaging Trailers.

Ayes: Mayor Salwan, Vice Mayor Zhang, Councilmembers: Keng, Campbell, Kimberlin, Shao, and Liu
Noes: None

Absent: None
Abstain: None
* F. Mayor Salwan opened consideration of Adopting a Resolution for the Acceptance and Spending plan of the 2025/26 State of California Citizens Option for Public Safety (COPS) Grant
On a motion by Vice Mayor Zhang, seconded by Councilmember Keng, the City Council adopted Resolution No. 2026-02 accepting the 2025/26 California Citizens Option for Public Safety (COPS) grant in the amount of $714,960 as allocated in the Supplemental Law Enforcement Services Account (SLESA) for the Fremont Police Department and approving the

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spending plan set forth in the resolution to purchase items supporting front-line law enforcement services.

Ayes: Mayor Salwan, Vice Mayor Zhang, Councilmembers: Keng, Campbell, Kimberlin, Shao, and Liu
Noes: None

Absent: None
Abstain: None
* G. Mayor Salwan opened consideration of Authorizing an Agreement with the California Department of Health Care Services (DHCS) for Grant Funding to Support Medi-Cal Housing Community Supports and Approving Required City Match Funding.

On a motion by Vice Mayor Zhang, seconded by Councilmember Keng, the City Council authorized the City Manager, or designee, to execute an agreement with DHCS to receive the CITED-IGT Round 4 Grant award in an amount not-to-exceed $423,822.22, which includes the required 50% City match funding contribution of $211,991.11.

Ayes: Mayor Salwan, Vice Mayor Zhang, Councilmembers: Keng, Campbell, Kimberlin, Shao, and Liu
Noes: None

Absent: None
Abstain: None

3. CEREMONIAL ITEMS – None.

Mayor Salwan opened the public comment period. The following people commented: Steve Skala, Jonathan Chiou, and Joanne Schwab. There being no additional speakers, Mayor Salwan closed the public comment period.

5. SCHEDULED ITEMS – None.

6. OTHER BUSINESS – None.

7. ITEMS REFERRED BY COUNCILMEMBERS
A. Council Referrals – None.

B. Appointments to Boards, Commissions, Committees – None.

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C. Legislative Actions – None.

D. Report on Committee Assignments
Vice Mayor Zhang reported on the January 7, 2026 Alameda County Library Advisory Commission meeting.

8. ADJOURNMENT: There being no further business, Mayor Salwan adjourned the meeting at 7:21 p.m.

Attest: Approved:

Alberto Quintanilla, City Clerk RAJ SALWAN, Mayor

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3300 Capitol Avenue Div/Dept: Human Resources
Fremont, CA 94538 Category: Labor Relations

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Sponsors:

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FREMONT POLICE ASSOCIATION MOU - Consideration of a Resolution Approving a Successor Memorandum of Understanding with the Fremont Police Association (FPA)
Contact Persons:

Name: Tina Gallegos Brian Stott
Title: Human Resources Director Assistant City Manager
Div/Dept: Human Resources City Manager's Office
Phone: 510-494-4652 510-494-4660
E-Mail: [email protected] [email protected]

Executive Summary: In January 2026, following completion of the meet-and-confer process, mediation, and factfinding, the City of Fremont (City) and the Fremont Police Association (FPA) concluded labor negotiations for a successor Memorandum of Understanding (MOU). The bargaining unit consists of 191 members. The proposed MOU incorporates modest compensation and health-benefit allowance increases (inclusive of a parity clause), an increase to the POST certificate pay, and modifications to specialist pay.

All other substantive provisions of the MOU remain unchanged. The effective date of the successor MOU will be January 11, 2026 (start of the first full pay period following FPA ratification), through June 30, 2026.

BACKGROUND: The City’s MOU with FPA expired on June 30, 2025. Following multiple negotiation sessions, the City presented its Last, Best, and Final Offer (LBFO) to FPA on July 2, 2025. FPA declared impasse on August 12, 2025, and requested an impasse meeting, which took place on August 21, 2025. When no agreement was reached at the impasse meeting, the parties mutually agreed to mediate, and a mediation was held on September 23, 2025. As the parties did not settle at mediation, the parties selected a neutral, third-party to serve as the chair of a factfinding panel, and a factfinding hearing was held on November 6, 2025. The advisory factfinding panel issued its non-binding Factfinding Report and Recommendations for Settlement on December 1, 2025.

After concluding the statutorily required factfinding process, the parties reached a tentative agreement for a successor MOU, and FPA members ratified the tentative agreement on January 10, 2026. California Government Code Section 3505.1 requires the City Council to vote on the proposed successor MOU at a duly noticed public meeting.

DISCUSSION/ANALYSIS: The significant changes in the proposed MOU include:

1. Employee Compensation:
a) The salaries for the classifications listed in Appendix A of this MOU shall be increased by 1.3% effective the start of the first full pay period following FPA ratification of a tentative agreement for a successor MOU.

2. Health Benefit Allowance:

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a) Effective the first of the month following FPA ratification of the tentative agreement, the Health Benefits Allowance shall increase by $200.00, with a maximum set at $2,900.00 per month.

3. Parity or “Me Too”:
a) If, during the term of this Memorandum of Understanding, the City grants an across-the-board wage increase to another bargaining unit greater than the

1.3% provided in Article 2, Section 12.1, the City agrees to extend the equivalent general wage increase to all classifications listed in Appendix A.

This provision does not apply to increases that are the result of any market equity increases or increases based on internal relationships (e.g., compaction). This provision will sunset at 11:59 p.m. on June 30, 2026.

4. POST Certificate Pay:
a) Effective the first full pay period following FPA ratification of the tentative agreement, Officers and Sergeants who possess a POST Intermediate Certificate shall be compensated an additional 2.5%, for a total of 5.0%, of base salary from date of qualification, and Officers and Sergeants who possess a POST Advanced Certificate shall be compensated an additional

2.5%, for a total of 7.5%, of base salary from date of qualification.

FISCAL IMPACT:

1. Compensation Increase:
a) Fiscal Year 2025/26 Anticipated Fiscal Impact: $542,000

2. Health Benefit Allowance:
a) Fiscal Year 2025/26 Anticipated Fiscal Impact: $84,000

3. POST Certificate Pay Increase:
a) Fiscal Year 2025/26 Anticipated Fiscal Impact: $591,000

Staff will return to City Council with recommended adjustments to the FY 2025/26 Adopted Budget reflecting the terms of the approved MOU.

ENVIRONMENTAL REVIEW: The proposed approval of a successor MOU 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- FPA Successor MOU

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RESOLUTION NO. 2026-XX

A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF

FREMONT APPROVING A MEMORANDUM OF

UNDERSTANDING BETWEEN THE CITY OF FREMONT AND

FREMONT POLICE ASSOCIATION FOR A TERM, EFFECTIVE
JANUARY 11, 2026, THROUGH JUNE 30, 2026.

WHEREAS, the Fremont Police Association (“FPA”) and the City of Fremont (“City”) have expressed a desire to continue their bargaining relationship as governed by California Government Code Section 3500, et seq.; and
WHEREAS, the parties have met and conferred in good faith in accordance with California Government Code Section 3500, et seq.; and
WHEREAS, such meetings have resulted in an agreement for a successor Memorandum of Understanding (“MOU”) for the period of January 11, 2026, through June 30, 2026.

NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, by the City Council of the City of Fremont as follows:

SECTION 1 . The City Council approves the tentative agreement reached with FPA for a successor MOU as outlined in the staff report dated January 20, 2026, and incorporated herein by this reference.

SECTION 2. The City Council authorizes the City Manager to execute a successor MOU with FPA effective January 11, 2026, through June 30, 2026, and to implement the successor MOU.

ADOPTED January 20, 2026, 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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3300 Capitol Avenue Div/Dept: Human Resources
Fremont, CA 94538 Category: Labor Relations

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COUNCIL STAFF REPORT (ID # 5616) DOC ID: 5616
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FREMONT POLICE MANAGERS’ ASSOCIATION MOU - Consideration of a Resolution Approving a Successor Memorandum of Understanding with the Fremont Police Managers’ Association
Contact Persons:

Executive Summary: In January 2026, following completion of the meet-and-confer process, the City of Fremont (City) and the Fremont Police Managers’ Association (FPMA) concluded labor negotiations for a successor Memorandum of Understanding (MOU). The bargaining unit consists of 12 members. The proposed MOU incorporates modest compensation and health-benefit allowance increases, enhancements to both uniform allowance and POST Certificate pay, and language modifications to MOU provisions related to flexible scheduling, general leave, and management incentive pay. All other substantive provisions of the MOU remain unchanged. The effective dates of the successor MOU are January 11, 2026 (start of the first full pay period following FPMA ratification), through June 30, 2026.

BACKGROUND: The City’s MOU with FPMA expired on June 30, 2025. Following multiple negotiation sessions, the parties reached a tentative agreement on January 9, 2026, which FPMA members ratified that same day. California Government Code Section 3505.1 requires the City Council to vote on the proposed successor MOU at a duly noticed public meeting.

DISCUSSION/ANALYSIS: The significant changes in the proposed successor MOU include:

1. Employee Compensation:
a) The salaries for the classifications listed in Appendix A of this MOU shall be increased by one point three percent (1.3%) effective the start of the first full pay period following FPMA ratification of a tentative agreement for a successor MOU.

2. Health Benefit Allowance:
a) Effective the first of the month following FPMA ratification of the tentative agreement, the Health Benefits Allowance shall increase by $200.00, with a maximum set at $2,900.00 per month.

3. POST Certificate Pay:
a) Effective the first full pay period following FPMA ratification of the tentative agreement in 2026, the existing EIP will be replaced with the following, and FPMA members will no longer receive EIP for BA, BS, MA, MS or JD Degrees.

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i. A Lieutenant or Captain who possesses a POST Advanced Certificate shall be compensated an additional five percent (5.0%) of base salary from date of qualification
ii. A Lieutenant or Captain who possesses a POST Supervisory Certificate shall be compensated an additional seven-and-one-half percent (7.5%) of base salary from date of qualification.

4. Uniform Allowance:
a) Effective the first full pay period following ratification of the tentative agreement, Police Safety Management employees shall receive a uniform allowance of $67.31 per biweekly pay period for a total of $1,750 per year.

FISCAL IMPACT:

1. Compensation Increase:
a) Fiscal Year 2025/26 Anticipated Fiscal Impact: $53,000

2. Health Benefit Allowance:
a) Fiscal Year 2025/26 Anticipated Fiscal Impact: $12,000

3. POST Certificate Pay Increase:
a) Fiscal Year 2025/26 Anticipated Fiscal Impact: $117,000

4. Uniform Allowance:
a) Fiscal Year 2025/26 Anticipated Fiscal Impact: $3,500

ATTACHMENTS:
• Draft Resolution- FPMA Successor MOU

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RESOLUTION NO. 2026-XX

A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF

FREMONT APPROVING A MEMORANDUM OF

UNDERSTANDING BETWEEN THE CITY OF FREMONT AND
FREMONT POLICE MANAGERS’ ASSOCIATION FOR A TERM,
EFFECTIVE JANUARY 11, 2026, THROUGH JUNE 30, 2026.

WHEREAS, the Fremont Police Managers’ Association (“FPMA”) and the City of Fremont (“City”) have expressed a desire to continue their bargaining relationship as governed by the California Government Code Section 3500, et seq.; and WHEREAS, the parties have met and conferred in good faith in accordance with California Government Code Section 3500, et seq.; and
WHEREAS, such meetings have resulted in an agreement for a successor Memorandum of Understanding (“MOU”) for the period of January 11, 2026, through June 30, 2026.

NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, by the City Council of the City of Fremont as follows:

SECTION 1 . The City Council approves the tentative agreement reached with FP MA for a successor MOU as outlined in the staff report dated January 20, 2026, and incorporated herein by this reference.

SECTION 2. The City Council authorizes the City Manager to execute a successor MOU with FPMA effective January 11, 2026, through June 30, 2026, and to implement the successor MOU.

ADOPTED January 20 , 202 6, 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- FPMA Successor MOU (5616 : FREMONT POLICE MANAGERS’ ASSOCIATION MOU) Fremont City Council Meeting: 01/20/26 07:00 PM
3300 Capitol Avenue Div/Dept: Human Resources
Fremont, CA 94538 Category: Agreements and Contracts

SCHEDULED
Sponsors:

COUNCIL STAFF REPORT (ID # 5617) DOC ID: 5617 B
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FIFTH AMENDMENT TO THE CITY MANAGER EMPLOYMENT AGREEMENT - Consideration of an Amendment to the Employment Agreement between City Manager Karena McGee Shackelford and the City of Fremont Contact Persons:

Name: Tina Gallegos
Title: Human Resources Director
Div/Dept: Human Resources
Phone: 510-494-4652
E-Mail: [email protected]

Executive Summary: As provided for by the City Manager’s employment contract, the Mayor has requested that the City Manager receive a one point three percent (1.3%) salary adjustment equal to the percentage wage increase provided to the Fremont Association of Management Employees (FAME) on Augus 10, 2025. Consistent with FAME, the proposed salary increase for the City Manager would also be implemented retroactively to August 10, 2025.

BACKGROUND: City Manager Karena Shackelford has been employed by the City of Fremont as City Manager since October 2021. The City entered into an employment agreement with Ms. Shackelford on October 20, 2021, and that agreement provides that the City Council may grant Ms. Shackelford periodic cost of living increases.

The Mayor now desires to provide Ms. Shackelford with a one point three percent (1.3%) salary adjustment commensurate with the negotiated wage increase provided to the Fremont Association of Management Employees (FAME) as a result of the City’s concluded labor negotiations in 2025.

Ms. Shackelford currently receives an annual salary of $423,242, and a bi-weekly salary of $16,278. If this recommended general wage increase is approved, Ms. Shackelford’s new annual salary will be $428,744, or $16,490 bi-weekly.

FISCAL IMPACT: The annual cost of the recommended one point three percent (1.3%) general wage increase is approximately $5,502 and will be absorbed by the General Fund.

ENVIRONMENTAL REVIEW: This action is not a project as defined by Pub. Res. Code Section 21065 and CEQA Guidelines Section 15378(b)(2), as an administrative, fiscal, personnel and policy action. The action is further exempt under CEQA Guidelines Section 15378(b)(4), as the creation of a government funding mechanism or other government fiscal activity that does not involve any commitment to any specific project which may result in a potentially significant physical impact on the environment.

ATTACHMENTS:
• Draft Resolution - Fifth Amendment to the Employment Agreement with the City Manager

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RESOLUTION NO. 2026-XX

A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF FREMONT

APPROVING A F IFTH AMENDMENT TO THE EMPLOYMENT

AGREEMENT WITH THE CITY MANAGER

WHEREAS, the City Council of the City of Fremont entered into an Employment Agreement with City Manager Karena McGee Shackleford on October 20, 2021; and

WHEREAS, the Employment Agreement was subsequently amended in prior fiscal years to provide the City Manager cost of living wage increases or merit increases as authorized in Section 3 of the Employment Agreement; and

WHEREAS, the City Council now desires to further amend the Employment Agreement to provide the City Manager a cost of living wage increase as authorized in Section 3 of the Employment Agreement, in the amount of one point three percent (1.3%), commensurate with the wage increase provided to management employees in FY 2025/2026, effective August 10, 2025, under the Memorandum of Understanding between the City and the Fremont Association of Management Employees.

NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the City Council of the City of Fremont authorizes the Mayor to execute the Fifth Amendment to the Employment Agreement with Karena McGee Shackleford to provide a cost of living wage increase in the amount of one point three percent (1.3%) retroactive to August 10, 2025, and in a form to be approved by the City Attorney.

ADOPTED , 2026, 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 - Fifth Amendment to the Employment Agreement with the City Manager (5617 : FIFTH AMENDMENT TO THE CITY Fremont City Council Meeting: 01/20/26 07:00 PM
3300 Capitol Avenue Div/Dept: Human Resources
Fremont, CA 94538 Category: Agreements and Contracts

SCHEDULED
Sponsors:

COUNCIL STAFF REPORT (ID # 5618) DOC ID: 5618
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FIFTH AMENDMENT TO THE CITY ATTORNEY EMPLOYMENT AGREEMENT - Consideration of an Amendment to the Employment Agreement between City Attorney Rafael E. Alvarado, Jr. and the City of Fremont Contact Persons:

Name: Tina Gallegos
Title: Human Resources Director
Div/Dept: Human Resources
Phone: 510-494-4652
E-Mail: [email protected]

Executive Summary: As provided for by the City Attorney’s employment contract, the Mayor has requested that the City Attorney receive a one point three percent (1.3%) salary adjustment equal to the percentage wage increase provided to Fremont Association of Management Employees (FAME) on August 10, 2025. Consistent with FAME, the proposed salary increase for the City Attorney would also be implemented retroactively to August 10, 2025.

BACKGROUND: City Attorney Rafael E. Alvarado, Jr. has been employed by the City of Fremont as City Attorney since February 2022. The City entered into an employment agreement with Mr. Alvarado on January 12, 2022, and that agreement provides that the City Council may grant Mr. Alvarado periodic cost of living increases.

The Mayor now desires to provide Mr. Alvarado with a one point three percent (1.3%) salary adjustment commensurate with the negotiated wage increase provided to the Fremont Association of Management Employees (FAME) as a result of the City’s concluded labor negotiations in 2025.

Mr. Alvarado currently receives an annual salary of $355,159 and a bi-weekly salary of $13,659. If this recommended general wage increase is approved, Mr. Alvarado’s new annual salary will be $359,776, or $13,837 bi-weekly.

FISCAL IMPACT: The annual cost of the recommended one point three percent (1.3%) general wage increase is approximately $4,617 and will be absorbed primarily by the General Fund, with a small amount being absorbed by the Risk Management Fund.

ATTACHMENTS:
• Draft Resolution - Fifth Amendment to the Employment Agreement with the City Attorney

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RESOLUTION NO. 2026-XX

A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF FREMONT

APPROVING A F IFTH AMENDMENT TO THE EMPLOYMENT

AGREEMENT WITH THE CITY ATTORNEY

WHEREAS, the City Council of the City of Fremont entered into an Employment Agreement with City Attorney Rafael E. Alvarado, Jr. on January 12, 2022; and

WHEREAS, the Employment Agreement was subsequently amended in prior fiscal years to provide the City Attorney cost of living wage increases or merit increases as authorized in Section 3 of the Employment Agreement; and

WHEREAS, the City Council now desires to further amend the Employment Agreement to provide the City Attorney a cost of living wage increase as authorized in Section 3 of the Employment Agreement, in the amount of one point three percent (1.3%), commensurate with the wage increase provided to management employees in FY 2025/2026, effective August 10, 2025, under the Memorandum of Understanding between the City and the Fremont Association of Management Employees.

NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the City Council of the City of Fremont authorizes the Mayor to execute the Fifth Amendment to the Employment Agreement with Rafael E. Alvarado, Jr. to provide a cost of living wage increase in the amount of one point three percent (1.3%) retroactive to August 10, 2025, and in a form to be approved by the City Attorney.

ADOPTED , 2026, 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 Senior Deputy City Attorney

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Attachment: Draft Resolution - Fifth Amendment to the Employment Agreement with the City Attorney (5618 : FIFTH AMENDMENT TO THE

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