*Consent Items
MINUTES
FREMONT CITY COUNCIL MEETING
FEBRUARY 3, 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: Vice Mayor Zhang led the salute to the flag.
C. Roll Call: Mayor Salwan, Vice Mayor Zhang, Councilmembers: Keng, Campbell, Kimberlin, and Liu
Absent: Councilmember Shao
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) – 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 Adopting a Resolution Summarily Vacating a Portion of a Storm Drain Easement at 44235 Nobel Drive in the Bayside Industrial Community Plan Area (PLN2025-00092) and Make Findings of CEQA Exemption.
On a motion by Councilmember Kimberlin, seconded by Councilmember Campbell, the City Council:
1. Adopted Resolution No. 2026-05 to vacate a portion of the storm drain easement at 44235 Nobel Drive in Fremont on 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 Zhang, Councilmembers: Keng, Campbell, Kimberlin, and Liu
Noes: None
Absent: Councilmember Shao
Abstain: None
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* D. Mayor Salwan opened consideration of Authorizing the City Manager to Award and Execute Master Services Agreements for On-Call Landscape Architectural Consultant Services to Gates Studio, Mennucci Design Group, and RRM Design Group, each for an amount not to exceed $1.25M over five years.
This item was removed from the Consent Calendar. Community Services Director Kim Beranek and Parks Planning and Design Manager Tara Bhuthimethee were available for questions.
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.
On a motion by Councilmember Keng, seconded by Councilmember Liu, the City Council authorized the City Manager, or designee, to award and execute Master Services Agreements for on-call Landscape Architectural design services with Gates Studio, Mennucci Design Group, and RRM Design Group, each for a total not-to-exceed compensation of $1,250,000 over five years.
Ayes: Mayor Salwan, Vice Mayor Zhang, Councilmembers: Keng, Campbell, Kimberlin, and Liu
Noes: None
Absent: Councilmember Shao
Abstain: None
* E. Mayor Salwan opened consideration of Authorizing the City Manager to Execute a 28-Month Lease Agreement with LS Power for 10 Acres at 6900 Automall Parkway.
On a motion by Councilmember Kimberlin, seconded by Councilmember Campbell, the City Council:
1. Authorized the City Manager, or designee, to execute a 28-month Lease Agreement between the City of Fremont and LS Power Grid California, LLC for 10 acres at 6900 Auto Mall Parkway for a lump sum lease amount of $2,500,344.
2. Recognized lease revenue in the Capital Improvement Fund (Fund 501) and appropriated $2,500,344 and any other additional lease payments under this lease agreement to PWC9087-501 for the new Central Park Community Center project.
Ayes: Mayor Salwan, Vice Mayor Zhang, Councilmembers: Keng, Campbell, Kimberlin, and Liu
Noes: None
Absent: Councilmember Shao
Abstain: None
* F. Mayor Salwan opened consideration of Authorizing the City Manager to Amend a Purchase Order with East Bay Tire Co., Increasing the Amount by $35,000, for a New Not-to-Exceed Amount of $130,000 for Fiscal Year 2025/26 On a motion by Councilmember Kimberlin, seconded by Councilmember Campbell, the City Council authorized the City Manager, or designee, to increase the existing Purchase Order
*Consent Items
with East Bay Tire Co. by $35,000 for a new not-to-exceed amount of $130,000 for Fiscal Year 2025/26.
Ayes: Mayor Salwan, Vice Mayor Zhang, Councilmembers: Keng, Campbell, Kimberlin, and Liu
Noes: None
Absent: Councilmember Shao
Abstain: None
* G. Mayor Salwan opened consideration of Authorizing the City Manager to Amend a Purchase Order with Golden State Emergency Vehicle Service, Increasing the Amount by $85,000, for a New Not-to-Exceed Amount of $180,000 for Fiscal Year 2025/26 On a motion by Councilmember Kimberlin, seconded by Councilmember Campbell, the City Council authorized the City Manager, or designee, to increase the existing Purchase Order with Golden State Emergency Vehicle Service by $85,000, for a new not-to-exceed of $180,000 for Fiscal Year 2025/26.
Ayes: Mayor Salwan, Vice Mayor Zhang, Councilmembers: Keng, Campbell, Kimberlin, and Liu
Noes: None
Absent: Councilmember Shao
Abstain: None
* H. Mayor Salwan opened consideration of Authorizing the City Manager, or her Designee, to increase the Purchase Order with Aborn Veterinary Hospital for an additional $100,000 for a total not-to-exceed amount of $199,000 for Animals at Tri-City Animal Shelter.
This item was removed from the Consent Calendar. Animal Services Manager Kelly Miott was available for questions. Mayor Salwan opened the public comment period. The following people commented: Kathie Williams, Hilary Danehy, and Kristin. There being no additional speakers, Mayor Salwan closed the public comment period.
On a motion by Councilmember Campbell, seconded by Councilmember Liu, the City Council authorized the City Manager, or her designee, to increase the Purchase Order with Aborn Veterinary Hospital for an additional $100,000 for a total not-to-exceed amount of $199,000 for Animals at Tri-City Animal Shelter.
Ayes: Mayor Salwan, Vice Mayor Zhang, Councilmembers: Keng, Campbell, Kimberlin, and Liu
Noes: None
Absent: Councilmember Shao
Abstain: None
3. CEREMONIAL ITEMS
A. Proclamation/Resolution: Congenital Heart Defect Awareness Week (February 7-14, 2026)
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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 placed on file.
Mayor Salwan opened the public comment period. The following people commented: Al Minard, Amin Shamsan, and Kristin. 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.
C. Legislative Actions – None.
D. Report on Committee Assignments
Councilmembers reported on their various meetings.
8. ADJOURNMENT: There being no further business, Mayor Salwan adjourned the meeting at 7:53 p.m.
Attest: Approved:
Alberto Quintanilla, City Clerk RAJ SALWAN, Mayor