Agenda packet, first session — Fremont City Council, March 3, 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
March 03, 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.

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IMPORTANT NOTICE REGARDING THE CITY COUNCIL MEETING.

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Attending March 3, 2026, City Council meeting online via Zoom https://us06web.zoom.us/j/87358426943 Webinar ID: 873 5842 6943

Addressing the Council

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The City Council Agendas may be accessed online: https://www.fremont.gov/government/agenda-center

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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

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Your interest in the conduct of our City’s business is appreciated.

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Agenda
Fremont City Council Regular Meeting
March 03, 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 - None. (This permits reading the title only in lieu of reciting the entire text.) B. Approval of Minutes - None.

C. ACCESS FOR ALL WHEELCHAIR ACCESSIBLE VAN SERVICE AGREEMENT:

Authorization to Execute an Agreement with the Statewide Access Fund Administrator (SAFA) for Wheelchair Accessible Van Services through the Ride-On Tri-City Program.

Contact Persons:

Name: Shawn Fong Arquimides Caldera
Title: Paratransit Program Manager Human Services Director Dept: Human Services Department Human Services Department Phone: 510-574-2033 510-574-2056
E-Mail: [email protected] [email protected]

RECOMMENDATIONS: Authorize the City Manager, or designee, to execute an agreement with GCAP Services, Inc., as the designated Statewide Access Fund Administrator, and any other implementing documents that may be required, for the City to provide same-day Wheelchair Accessible Van services through its Ride-On Tri-City program, from March 1, 2026, through February 28, 2027, in the amount of $1,080,000, and increase the revenue estimate and appropriate $540,000 in the ACTC Mobility Mgmt Partnership Fund (Fund 176) in the FY 2025/26 adopted operating budget.

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D. ELECTRIC VEHICLE CHARGERS AT CITY HALL - Approval of Plans and Specifications; Award Contract to Bear Electrical Solutions, LLC, in the Amount of $186,120 (includes 10% Contingency) for the Electric Vehicle Charger Installation at City Hall Project (PWC9094-D); and Make Findings of CEQA Exemption
Contact Persons:

Name: Edelzar Garcia Hans Larsen
Title: Senior Civil Engineer Public Works Director
Dept: Public Works Public Works
Phone: 510-494-4781 510-494-4722
E-Mail: [email protected] [email protected]

RECOMMENDATION: Approval of the following actions related to the Electric Vehicle Charger Installation at City Hall Project (PWC9094-D):

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, Bear Electrical Solutions, LLC, in the amount of $169,200 and allocate a 10% construction contingency in the amount of $16,920 for a total construction contract amount of $186,120 and authorize the City Manager, or designee, to execute the contract.

3. Find that this project is statutorily exempt per CEQA Guidelines Section 15268 (minor alteration of developed site).

E. ELECTRIC VEHICLE CHARGERS AT DEVELOPMENT SERVICES CENTER - Approval of Plans and Specifications; Award Contract to ARAM Electric, Inc., in the Amount of $168,300 (includes 10% Contingency) for the Electric Vehicle Charger Installation at Development Services Center Project (PWC9094-E); and Make Findings of CEQA Exemption Contact Persons:

Name: Edelzar Garcia Hans Larsen
Title: Senior Civil Engineer Public Works Director
Dept: Public Works Public Works
Phone: 510-494-4781 510-494-4722
E-Mail: [email protected] [email protected]

RECOMMENDATION: Approval of the following actions related to the Electric Vehicle Charger Installation at Development Services Center Project (PWC9094-E):

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, ARAM Electric, Inc. in the amount of $153,000 and allocate a 10% construction contingency in the amount of $15,300 for a total construction contract amount of $168,300 and authorize the City Manager, or designee, to execute the contract.

3. Find that this project is statutorily exempt per CEQA Guidelines Section 15268 (minor alteration of developed site).

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F. FREMONT ASSOCIATION OF MANAGEMENT EMPLOYEES (FAME) MOU - Authorize City Manager to Approve a Side Letter of Agreement Amending the Memorandum of Understanding with FAME to Implement Targeted Market Equity Salary Adjustments
Contact Persons:

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

RECOMMENDATION: Authorize the City Manager, or designee, to enter into a side letter of agreement with the Fremont Association of Management Employees, amending the current Memorandum of Understanding between the parties to implement a market equity salary increase of 2% for the Public Safety Communications Manager, Communications Manager, and Deputy Fire Chief classifications, and a market equity salary increase of 3% for the Police Records Administrator, Fire Marshal, Senior Plan Check Professional, and Permit Center Manager classifications.

G. CITY OF FREMONT EMPLOYEE ASSOCIATION (CFEA) MOU – Authorize City Manager to Approve a Side Letter of Agreement Amending the Memorandum of Understanding with CEFA to Implement Targeted Market Equity Salary Adjustments
Contact Persons:

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

RECOMMENDATION: Authorize the City Manager, or designee, to enter into a side letter of agreement with the City of Fremont Employee Association, amending the current Memorandum of Understanding between the parties to implement a market equity increase of 2% for the Buyer and Police Records Supervisor classifications, and a market equity increase of 3% for the Economic Development Specialist, Fire Prevention Inspector, Senior Hazardous Materials Inspector, and Veterinary Technician classifications.

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3. Ceremonial Items - Proclamation: Arbor Day (March 7, 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 - None.

6. Other Business
A. CENTRAL PARK COMMUNITY CENTER PROJECT - Approval of the Plans and Specifications and Award of Construction Contract to Zovich & Sons Inc. dba Zovich Construction for the Central Park Community Center Project (PWC9087), for the Base Bid, four Add Alternates, plus a 12% Construction Contingency, for a Total Construction Contract Amount of $37,475,200; and Authorization to Amend Professional Services Agreement with Kitchell CEM, Inc. for an Additional Amount Not to Exceed $460,000 (Including 15% Contingency).

Contact Persons:

Name: Hans Larsen Kim Beranek
Title: Public Works Director Community Services Director Dept: Public Works Community Services
Phone: 510-494-4722 510-494-4330
E-Mail: [email protected] [email protected]

RECOMMENDATION: Approval of the following actions related to the Central Park Community Center Project (PWC9087):

1. Approve the plans and specifications for the project.

2. Accept the base bid and add Alternate Bids 1, 2, 3 and 4; award the construction contract to the lowest responsive and responsible bidder, Zovich & Sons Inc. dba Zovich Construction, in the amount of $33,460,000; allocate a 12% construction contingency in the amount of $4,015,200 for a total construction contract amount of $37,475,200 and authorize the City Manager or designee to execute the contract.

3. Authorize amendment of professional services agreement with Kitchell CEM, Inc. for an additional amount of $460,000 including 15% contingency.

B. FISCAL YEAR 2025/26 MID-YEAR BUDGET REPORT - Update on the Status of the FY 2025/26 General Fund Operating Budget and Preliminary Three - Year Forecast; Approve Budget Adjustments; Make Findings of CEQA Exemption
Contact Persons:

Name: David Persselin
Title: Finance Director
Dept: Finance Department
Phone: 510-494-4631
E-Mail: [email protected]

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RECOMMENDATIONS:

1. Increase the following General Fund revenue estimates by the indicated amounts:
a. Sales tax - $3.0 million
b. Business tax - $1.4 million
c. Franchise fees - $0.1 million
d. Hotel tax - $0.4 million

2. Decrease the following General Fund revenue estimates by the indicated amounts:
a. Property tax - $0.3 million
b. Charges for services - $0.9 million
c. Investment earnings - $0.3 million

3. Decrease the General Fund citywide savings estimate by $3.0 million.

4. Find the action is exempt from CEQA review, per CEQA Guidelines Section 15378(b).

C. CITY CHARTER COMMENCEMENT AND WORKPLAN – Adopt a resolution establishing a 7-member Charter Advisory Committee; approve preliminary Charter development workplan; and announce call for applications to serve on Advisory Committee
Contact Persons:

Name: Rafael Alvarado Christina Briggs
Title: City Attorney Assistant City Manager
Dept: City Attorney's Office City Manager's Office
Phone: 510-284-4030 510-284-4022
E-Mail: [email protected] [email protected]

RECOMMENDATION: If the City Council seeks to move forward with the draft timeline as described in this memo, the following action is recommended:

• Adopt a resolution establishing a 7-member Charter Advisory Committee, approve preliminary Charter development workplan, and direct staff to proceed with implementation
• Announce call for applications to serve on Advisory Committee

7. Items Referred by Councilmembers
A. Councilmember Referrals

1. COUNCILMEMBERS DESRIE CAMPBELL AND KATHY KIMBERLIN REFERRAL - Amend Direction on Council-Drafted Charter Process to Make Fremont a Charter City to Produce Additional Analysis and Transparency for Council Consideration
Contact Persons:

Name: Desrie Campbell Kathy Kimberlin
Title: Councilmember Councilmember
Dept: City Council City Council
Phone: 510-284-4008 510-284-4095
E-Mail: [email protected] [email protected]

RECOMMENDATION: This referral directs staff to return to Council with a revised workplan addressing the elements described above no later than March 17, 2026.

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B. Appointments to Boards, Commissions, Committees

1. MAYOR SALWAN REFERRAL: Appointment to Advisory Bodies Contact Persons:

Name: Raj Salwan
Title: Mayor
Dept: City Council
Phone: 510-284-4082
E-Mail: [email protected]

APPOINTMENTS:

Advisory Body Appointee Terms Expire

Art Review Board Antoinette Schlobohm 12/31/2029
Economic Development Advisory Commission Grace Liu 12/31/2027 At Large Representative
Human Relations Commission Manisha Pathak 12/31/2027
Youth Advisory Commission Faaizah Khan 12/31/2026
RECOMMENDATION: Approve appointments.

C. Legislative Actions - None.

D. Report on Committee Assignments

8. Adjournment
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ACRONYMS

ABAG Association of Bay Area Governments HARB Historical Architectural Review Board ACE Altamont Commuter Express HBA Home Builders Association ACFCD Alameda County Flood Control District HCD Housing and Community ACTC Alameda County Transportation
Commission

HRC
Development (State)
Human Relations Commission
HCD Housing and Community
ACWD Alameda County Water District ICMA

JPA
International City/County Management
Association
Joint Powers Authority
ARB Art Review Board
BAAQMD

BART
Bay Area Air Quality Management
District
Bay Area Rapid Transit District
LLMD Lighting and Landscaping Maintenance
District
LOCC League of California Cities
BCDC Bay Conservation & Development
Commission
LOS
MET
Level of Service
Mobile Evaluation Team
BMPs Best Management Practices MOU Memorandum of Understanding BMR Below Market Rate MTC Metropolitan Transportation
CALPERS California Public Employees’ Retirement
System
MTC Metropolitan Transportation
Commission
CBC California Building Code NRSRO Nationally Recognized Statistical Rating Organization
CDD Community Development Department NEPA National Environmental Policy Act CC & R’s Covenants, Conditions & Restrictions NLC National League of Cities CDBG
CEQA
Community Development Block Grant
California Environmental Quality Act
NPDES National Pollutant Discharge Elimination
System
CERT Community Emergency Response Team NPO Neighborhood Preservation Ordinance CIP Capital Improvement Program PC Planning Commission
CNG Compressed Natural Gas PD Planned District
COF City of Fremont PDA Priority Development Area
COPPS Community Oriented Policing and Public
Safety
PUC
PVAW
Public Utilities Commission
Private Vehicle Accessway
CSAC California State Association of Counties PWC Public Works Contract CTC California Transportation Commission RFP Request for Proposals dB Decibel RFQ Request for Qualifications
DEIR Draft Environmental Impact Report RHNA Regional Housing Needs Allocation DU/AC Dwelling Units per Acre ROP Regional Occupational Program EBCE East Bay Community Energy RWQCB Regional Water Quality Control Board EBRPD East Bay Regional Park District SACNET Southern Alameda County Narcotics Enforcement Task Force
EDAC Economic Development Advisory
Commission (City)
STIP State Transportation Improvement
Program
EIR Environmental Impact Report (CEQA) TCRDF Tri-Cities Recycling and Disposal Facility EIS Environmental Impact Statement TOD Transit Oriented Development

EVAW
(NEPA)
Emergency Vehicle Accessway
TS/MRF Transfer Station/Materials Recovery
Facility
FAR Floor Area Ratio UBC See CBC
FEMA Federal Emergency Management Agency VMT Vehicle Miles Travelled FFD Fremont Fire Department VTA Santa Clara Valley Transportation FMC Fremont Municipal Code Authority
FPD Fremont Police Department WMA Waste Management Authority FRC Family Resource Center ZA Zoning Administrator
FUSD Fremont Unified School District ZTA Zoning Text Amendment GIS Geographic Information System
GPA General Plan Amendment

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UPCOMING MEETING AND CHANNEL 27

BROADCAST SCHEDULE
Date Time Meeting Type Location
Cable
Channel
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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
May 4, 2026 Joing CC/FUSD Meeting City Hosts Live
May 5, 2026 7:00 p.m. City Council Meeting Council
Chambers Live
May 12, 2026 7:00 p.m. City Council Meeting Council
Chambers Live
May 19, 2026 7:00 p.m. City Council Meeting Council
Chambers Live
May 26, 2026 No meetings

Fremont City Council Meeting: 03/03/26 07:00 PM
3300 Capitol Avenue Div/Dept: Human Services Department Fremont, CA 94538 Category: Agreements and Contracts

SCHEDULED
Sponsors:

COUNCIL STAFF REPORT (ID # 5641) DOC ID: 5641
Updated: 2/26/2026 8:39 AM by Dina Lewis Page 1
ACCESS FOR ALL WHEELCHAIR ACCESSIBLE VAN SERVICE AGREEMENT:

Authorization to Execute an Agreement with the Statewide Access Fund Administrator (SAFA) for Wheelchair Accessible Van Services through the Ride- On Tri-City Program.

Contact Persons:

Name: Shawn Fong Arquimides Caldera
Title: Paratransit Program Manager Human Services Director Div/Dept: Human Services Department Human Services Department Phone: 510-574-2033 510-574-2056
E-Mail: [email protected] [email protected]

Executive Summary: In October 2025, the Statewide Access Fund Administrator (SAFA) designated by the California Public Utilities Commission to administer Transportation Network Companies Access for All Program funds issued a request for proposals (RFP) for same-day wheelchair accessible vehicle transportation services. The City of Fremont’s Ride-On Tri-City program submitted a successful proposal, and staff recommends the City Council authorize the City Manager to execute an agreement with the SAFA, in the amount of $1,080,000, for the City to provide same-day wheelchair-accessible vehicle transportation services, and appropriate additional funds.

BACKGROUND: In 2018, the California legislature passed Senate Bill 1376, which directed the California Public Utilities Commission (CPUC) to establish a program to increase the availability of on-demand transportation for people with disabilities, including wheelchair users who need a wheelchair-accessible vehicle. As a result, the CPUC developed the Access for All Program, which is funded through a ten cent ($0.10) per-trip charge imposed on all trips originating in California by transportation network companies (TNC) like Uber and Lyft.

The fees collected on each TNC ride are deposited in the CPUC’s Transportation Access Fund. The CPUC selected GCAP Services, Inc. to serve as the Statewide Access Fund Administrator (SAFA). The SAFA is responsible for developing the Access for All Program for California counties not served by a Local Access Fund Administrator, engaging with community stakeholders, and establishing a competitive process for procuring on -demand wheelchair-accessible vehicle service providers.

On July 1, 2025, the City’s Ride-On Tri-City program launched a same-day wheelchair-accessible vehicle pilot program to address this unmet transportation need and improve equity in access for people using wheelchairs. Prior to the pilot program, Tri-City residents using wheelchairs were only able to access rides by making an advance reservation through an ADA paratransit service provider such as East Bay Paratransit and Union City Paratransit. The City’s pilot project will initially run through June 30, 2027, and was developed anticipating the Access for All Program grant as a possible source of funding.

On October 1, 2025, the SAFA released a Request for Proposals for Access Providers for Funding Cycle 5, Calendar Year 2026. There was approximately $2.4 million available for same-day wheelchair-accessible vehicle services in Alameda County. The City applied

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through its wheelchair-accessible vehicle pilot program, and the SAFA subsequently notified the City of its intent to award the Ride-On Tri-City program $1,080,000 in funding.

DISCUSSION/ANALYSIS: The City’s wheelchair-accessible vehicle pilot program provides same-day, on-demand wheelchair accessible rides to Tri-City residents who use wheelchairs/scooters and require an accessible vehicle. The program provided 2,557 rides in the first six months of operation.

Accessible rides are provided to and from destinations in Fremont, Newark and Union City between 8:00 am and 6:00 pm daily, except on major holidays. Riders can request an on-demand ride (target response time is within 60 minutes of ride request) or a same-day pre-booked ride (20-minute pickup window provided). Riders can request rides in one of three ways: through the rider app, web portal, or ride request phone line. Language interpretation services are available on the ride request phone line for non-English speaking or limited-English speaking riders. Riders pay a $4 fare for each one-way trip.

Nomad Transit LLC (Nomad), the City’s wheelchair-accessible vehicle service provider, has five wheelchair-accessible minivans available for the service. Nomad also provides transportation software that provides essential service data needed for monitoring, reporting and evaluation, a critical element in the program’s ability to serve as an access provider under the Access for All Program.

Access to same-day, wheelchair-accessible transportation has been a critical unmet need on a local and county-wide level and was identified as a priority action area in the City’s Age Friendly Action Plan, as well as a funding priority of the Alameda County Transportation Commission.

FISCAL IMPACT: The proposed agreement with the SAFA has no impact on the City’s General Fund. The SAFA funding received in the amount of $1,080,00 will cover all the City’s contracted wheelchair-accessible transportation costs from January 1, 2026, through December 31, 2026. In the FY 2025/26 adopted budget, the City Council appropriated sufficient funding for pilot’s operations from a variety of funding sources, but staff is requesting an additional appropriation of $540,000 in the ACTC Mobility Mgmt Partnership Fund (Fund 176) to account for the SAFA funding. This funding award will free up the City’s Measure BB Direct Local Distribution funds to meet changing community needs and support current mobility management and transportation service priorities for future years of operation. Appropriations for FY2026/27 wheelchair-accessible vehicle service operations will be included in the City’s proposed budget for next fiscal year.

The City’s wheelchair-accessible vehicle pilot program was developed anticipating the Access for All Program funding as a possible short and long-term source of funding. This funding award places the City in a favorable position to be selected as an access provider for same-day wheelchair-accessible vehicle services by any future state or county level RFPs.

ENVIRONMENTAL REVIEW: The action is exempt from and not subject to review under the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) pursuant to, without limitation, CEQA Guidelines Section 15378(b)(2), (4) and/or (5), and/or 15061(b)(3) as an administrative or fiscal activity that has no potential to cause a significant effect on the environment, directly

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or indirectly, each of the foregoing providing a separate and independent basis for CEQA exemption.

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3300 Capitol Avenue Div/Dept: Public Works
Fremont, CA 94538 Category: Agreements and Contracts

SCHEDULED
Sponsors:

COUNCIL STAFF REPORT (ID # 5644) DOC ID: 5644
Updated: 2/26/2026 8:49 AM by Dina Lewis Page 1
ELECTRIC VEHICLE CHARGERS AT CITY HALL - Approval of Plans and Specifications; Award Contract to Bear Electrical Solutions, LLC, in the Amount of $186,120 (includes 10% Contingency) for the Electric Vehicle Charger Installation at City Hall Project (PWC9094-D); and Make Findings of CEQA Exemption
Contact Persons:

Name: Edelzar Garcia Hans Larsen
Title: Senior Civil Engineer Public Works Director
Div/Dept: Public Works Public Works
Phone: 510-494-4781 510-494-4722
E-Mail: [email protected] [email protected]

Executive Summary: The purpose of this report is to initiate the construction of electric vehicle charging infrastructure at City Hall for City fleet vehicle use.

BACKGROUND: In 2023, the City Council authorized allocation of $5 million of General Fund towards electric vehicle (EV) infrastructure for the City’s electric vehicle fleet (EV Infrastructure Program) to support the City’s climate action policies and comply with State mandates to transition to zero emission vehicles.

The EV Infrastructure Program will perform necessary upgrades to backbone electrical infrastructure to provide sufficient charging capacity to convert City fleet vehicles (including Police and Maintenance) to electric vehicles. The program is consistent with City Council goals of 55% reduction in greenhouse gas emissions by 2030 and carbon neutrality by 2045 as well as the California Air Resource Board’s Advanced Clean Fleet Regulation requiring municipal fleet conversion to EV.

The scope of work for the project includes adding two charging ports for Level 2 charging (overnight) and one charging port for fast charging at City Hall. Project construction is expected to start in Spring 2026 with completion by Summer 2026. This project is one of three EV charging infrastructure improvements planned for 2026; the others are located at the Development Services Center and the Maintenance Center.

DISCUSSION/ANALYSIS: Bids for this project were opened on February 5, 2026. The bidders with their respective bid amounts are shown below. The Engineer’s Estimate is $180,000.

Bidder Bid Amount

1. Bear Electrical Solutions, LLC $169,200.00

2. Wittmers Electric $174,450.00

3. Tennyson Electric, LLC $203,000.00

4. Hooked On Solar $212,526.93

Bear Electrical Solutions, LLC, is a responsible bidder experienced in this type of work and has satisfactorily completed contracts of this nature with the City and other nearby local

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agencies. Pursuant to the requirements of Section 21080.25 of the Public Resources Code, staff certifies that the entire project will be completed with a skilled and trained workforce and that the contractor Bear Electrical Solutions, LLC, shall be required to provide sufficient and competent administration, staff, and a skilled and trained workforce necessary to perform and timely complete the work in accordance with the contract documents.

Project Costs and Funding:

Estimated Project Costs
Construction Cost (Lowest Responsible Bid) $ 169,200
Construction Inspection and Administration (15%) 25,380 Construction Contingency (10%) 16,920
Total Estimated Project Costs $ 211,500

Source of Funding:

Currently Budgeted
PWC9094 – Fund 501 – Capital Funds $ 1,939,665

Total Funding Available $ 1,939,665

FISCAL IMPACT: Based on the contract amount and project cost estimates, there are sufficient funds budgeted for this project.

ENVIRONMENTAL REVIEW: The project is statutorily exempt per CEQA Guidelines Section 15268. The proposed project is a developed site that is substantially surrounded by urban uses and involves minor alteration of existing structures and facilities involving negligible or no expansion of existing or former use.

RECOMMENDATION: Approval of the following actions related to the Electric Vehicle Charger Installation at City Hall Project (PWC9094-D):

1. Approve the plans and specifications for the project.

3. Find that this project is statutorily exempt per CEQA Guidelines Section 15268 (minor alteration of developed site).

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3300 Capitol Avenue Div/Dept: Public Works
Fremont, CA 94538 Category: Agreements and Contracts

SCHEDULED
Sponsors:

COUNCIL STAFF REPORT (ID # 5645) DOC ID: 5645
Updated: 2/26/2026 10:14 AM by Dina Lewis Page 1

ELECTRIC VEHICLE CHARGERS AT DEVELOPMENT SERVICES CENTER - Approval of Plans and Specifications; Award Contract to ARAM Electric, Inc., in the Amount of $168,300 (includes 10% Contingency) for the Electric Vehicle Charger Installation at Development Services Center Project (PWC9094-E); and Make Findings of CEQA Exemption
Contact Persons:

Name: Edelzar Garcia Hans Larsen
Title: Senior Civil Engineer Public Works Director
Div/Dept: Public Works Public Works
Phone: 510-494-4781 510-494-4722
E-Mail: [email protected] [email protected]

Executive Summary: The purpose of this report is to initiate the construction of electric vehicle charging infrastructure at Development Services Center for City fleet vehicle use.

BACKGROUND: In 2023, the City Council authorized allocation of $5 million of General Fund towards electric vehicle (EV) infrastructure for the City’s electric vehicle fleet to support the City’s climate action policies and comply with State mandates to transition to zero emission vehicles.

The scope of work for the project includes adding four charging ports for Level 2 charging (overnight) and one charging port for fast charging at the Development Services Center.

Planned new EV fleet vehicles at the Development Services Center include light duty trucks and sedans used by staff in Community Development, Public Works, and Community Services (Parks Planning and Design). Project construction is expected to start in Spring 2026 and with completion by Summer 2026. This project is one of three EV charging infrastructure improvements planned for 2026; the others are located at City Hall and the Maintenance Center.

DISCUSSION/ANALYSIS:

Bids for this project were opened on February 5, 2026. The bidders with their respective bid amounts are shown below. The Engineer’s Estimate is $140,000.

Bidder Bid Amount

1. ARAM Electric, Inc. $153,000.00

2. Wittmers Electric $165,300.00

3. Nema Construction $174,200.00

4. Tennyson Electric, LLC $188,000.00

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5. James Day Construction, Inc. $199,898.00

6. Hooked On Solar $236,734.93

6. Bear Electrical Solutions, LLC $255,185.00

7. ELECCO $267,800.00

ARAM Electric, Inc. is a responsible bidder experienced in this type of work and has satisfactorily completed contracts of this nature with the City and other nearby local agencies. Pursuant to the requirements of Section 21080.25 of the Public Resources Code, staff certifies that the entire project will be completed with a skilled and trained workforce and that the contractor ARAM Electric, Inc., shall be required to provide sufficient and competent administration, staff, and a skilled and trained workforce necessary to perform and timely complete the work in accordance with the contract documents.

Project Costs and Funding:

Estimated Project Costs
Construction Cost (Lowest Responsible Bid) $ 153,000
Construction Inspection and Administration (15%) $ 22,950 Construction Contingency (10%) $ 15,300
Total Estimated Project Costs $ 191,250

Source of Funding:

Currently Budgeted
PWC9094 – Fund 501 – Capital Funds $ 1,939,665

Total Funding Available $ 1,939,665

FISCAL IMPACT: Based on the contract amount and project cost estimates, there are sufficient funds budgeted for this project.

RECOMMENDATION: Approval of the following actions related to the Electric Vehicle Charger Installation at Development Services Center Project (PWC9094-E):

1. Approve the plans and specifications for the project.

3. Find that this project is statutorily exempt per CEQA Guidelines Section 15268 (minor alteration of developed site).

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Fremont City Council Meeting: 03/03/26 07:00 PM
3300 Capitol Avenue Div/Dept: Human Resources
Fremont, CA 94538 Category: Labor Relations

SCHEDULED
Sponsors:

COUNCIL STAFF REPORT (ID # 5656) DOC ID: 5656
Updated: 2/27/2026 5:06 AM by Dina Lewis Page 1

FREMONT ASSOCIATION OF MANAGEMENT EMPLOYEES (FAME) MOU - Authorize City Manager to Approve a Side Letter of Agreement Amending the Memorandum of Understanding with FAME to Implement Targeted Market Equity Salary Adjustments
Contact Persons:

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

Executive Summary: This report requests that the City Council authorize the City Manager, or designee, to enter into a side letter of agreement with the Fremont Association of Management Employees (FAME) amending the current Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) between the two parties to provide market equity salary increases for certain classifications. As part of the recently concluded labor negotiations, staff conducted a market-based compensation study of FAME represented positions. The study identified several FAME classifications as being more than 5% below the labor market median.

The proposed market equity salary increases represent a key step in addressing hiring and retention challenges and ensuring City salaries remain fair and competitive within the surrounding labor market.

BACKGROUND: As part of the recently concluded negotiations for a full successor MOU, the City and FAME agreed to continue discussions on a plan to address salaries for the following classifications that were identified in the City’s compensation study as being greater than 5% below market: Communications Manager, Deputy Fire Chief, Fire Marshal, Parks Planning and Design Manager, Senior Plan Check Professional, Plan Check/Permit Center Manager, Police Records Administrator, and Public Safety Communications Manager.

In February 2026, the City completed an updated total compensation study that confirmed that the following classifications were greater than 5% below the market median:

Classification Below-Market Position
Fire Marshal -13%
Police Records Administrator -12%
Senior Plan Check Professional -10% Permit Center Manager Deputy Fire Chief -9%
Communications Manager -8%
Public Safety Communications Manager -7%

In response to these findings, the City and FAME met and conferred regarding potential market equity adjustments to address this matter.

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DISCUSSION/ANALYSIS: Through the meet and confer process, Human Resources staff and FAME reached a tentative agreement on appropriate salary increases to these positions to bring them closer to the market median. Specifically, the parties agreed to enter into a side letter of agreement to amend Chapter 2, Article 1 of the FAME MOU, effective the first full pay period following FAME’s notice to the City of agreement with the side letter, to provide:

A. 2.0% market equity salary increase for the classifications of Public Safety Communications Manager, Communications Manager, and Deputy Fire Chief B. 3.0% market equity salary increase for the classifications of Police Records Administrator, Fire Marshal, Senior Plan Check Professional, and Permit Center Manager
FISCAL IMPACT: The total Fiscal Year 2025/26 financial impact of the proposed compensation increases is estimated to total $45,984.

ENVIRONMENTAL REVIEW: This action is not a project as defined by Pub. Res. Code Section 21065 and California Environmental Quality Act (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.

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Fremont City Council Meeting: 03/03/26 07:00 PM
3300 Capitol Avenue Div/Dept: Human Resources
Fremont, CA 94538 Category: Labor Relations

SCHEDULED
Sponsors:

COUNCIL STAFF REPORT (ID # 5657) DOC ID: 5657
Updated: 2/27/2026 5:20 AM by Dina Lewis Page 1
CITY OF FREMONT EMPLOYEE ASSOCIATION (CFEA) MOU – Authorize City Manager to Approve a Side Letter of Agreement Amending the Memorandum of Understanding with CEFA to Implement Targeted Market Equity Salary Adjustments
Contact Persons:

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

Executive Summary: This report requests that the City Council authorize the City Manager, or designee, to enter into a side letter of agreement with the City of Fremont Employee Association (CFEA) amending the current Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) between the two parties to provide for market equity adjustments to the salaries of certain classification. As part of the recently concluded labor negotiations, staff conducted a market-based compensation study of CFEA represented positions. The study identified several CFEA-represented classifications as being more than 5% below the labor market median.

BACKGROUND: As part of the recently concluded negotiations for a full successor MOU, the City and CFEA agreed to continue discussions on a plan to address salaries for the following classifications that were identified in the City’s compensation study as being greater than 5% below market: Buyer, Economic Development Specialist, Fire Prevention Inspector, Police Records Supervisor, Senior Hazardous Materials Inspector, and Veterinary Technician .

In February 2026, the City completed an updated total compensation study that confirmed that the following classifications were more than 5% below the market median:

Classification Below-Market Position
Senior Hazardous Materials Inspector -18%
Economic Development Specialist -16%
Fire Prevention Inspector -16%
Veterinary Technician -13%
Police Records Supervisor -7%
Buyer -8%

In response to these findings, the City and CFEA met and conferred regarding potential market equity adjustments to address this matter.

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DISCUSSION/ANALYSIS: Through the meet and confer process, Human Resources staff and CFEA reached a tentative agreement on appropriate salary increases for these positions to bring them closer to the market median. Specifically, the parties agreed to enter into a side letter of agreement to amend Article 2, Section 1 of the CFEA MOU , effective the first full pay period following CFEA’s notice to the City of agreement with this side letter , to provide for:

A. 2% market equity salary increase for the classifications of Buyer and Police Records Supervisor; and
B. 3.0% market equity salary increase for the classifications of Economic Development Specialist, Fire Prevention Inspector, Senior Hazardous Materials Inspector, and Veterinary Technician.

FISCAL IMPACT: The total Fiscal Year 2025/26 financial impact of the proposed compensation increases is estimated to total $44,790.

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Fremont City Council Meeting: 03/03/26 07:00 PM
3300 Capitol Avenue Div/Dept: Public Works
Fremont, CA 94538 Category: Agreements and Contracts

SCHEDULED
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COUNCIL STAFF REPORT (ID # 5648) DOC ID: 5648
Updated: 2/27/2026 2:09 PM by Alberto Quintanilla Page 1 CENTRAL PARK COMMUNITY CENTER PROJECT - Approval of the Plans and Specifications and Award of Construction Contract to Zovich & Sons Inc. dba Zovich Construction for the Central Park Community Center Project (PWC9087), for the Base Bid, four Add Alternates, plus a 12% Construction Contingency, for a Total Construction Contract Amount of $37,475,200; and Authorization to Amend Professional Services Agreement with Kitchell CEM, Inc. for an Additional Amount Not to Exceed $460,000 (Including 15% Contingency).

Contact Persons:

Name: Hans Larsen Kim Beranek
Title: Public Works Director Community Services Director Div/Dept: Public Works Community Services
Phone: 510-494-4722 510-494-4330
E-Mail: [email protected] [email protected]

Executive Summary: The purpose of this report is to initiate construction of the Central Park Community Center (CPCC) project, which includes a new community center building and an adjoining event hall. A larger than initially anticipated project to include the Event Hall has been possible due to a very favorable market for new building construction, and recent efforts and Council actions to secure additional project funding. If the construction contract is approved by the City Council, project construction is expected to start in Spring 2026 and complete by Spring 2028.

BACKGROUND: In March 2022, the City Council adopted a new Parks and Recreation Master Plan. A high priority identified, based on extensive public outreach, was the need to modernize and expand facilities for recreation and community activities citywide. A specific priority was to provide City residents with a new state of art community center in Central Park. Subsequently, and with funding support from a State of California grant (facilitated by Assemblymember Alex Lee), project planning, community outreach, environmental clearance, and final design activities have been completed. Notable milestones involving City Council approval actions have included:

• On July 18, 2023, Council approved an agreement with Group 4 Architecture Research + Planning, as the project architect, for completing the project planning and design. • On July 9, 2024, Council accepted the design concept and a multi-phase implementation plan consisting of a new 11,800 square foot Community Center (Phase 1, funded); a 9,400 square foot Event Hall (Phase 2, partially funded); and a Gymnasium and Outdoor Amphitheatre (Phase 3, unfunded). The City Council urged staff to try and implement Phases 1 and 2 together if possible.
• On February 11, 2025, Council approved the project environmental clearance, a public art program, and a contract with Kitchell CEM, for Phase 1 construction management services.
• On February 3, 2026, Council approved a $2.5 million lease agreement with LS Power for temporary use of the vacant Pacific Commons Sports Park site for storage of construction materials and equipment, with lease revenue funds appropriated to the Central Park Community Center project.

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Council Staff Report (ID # 5648) Meeting of March 3, 2026 Updated: 2/27/2026 2:09 PM by Alberto Quintanilla Page 2 • On February 17, 2026, Council approved the transfer of $13.1 million from the City’s Capital Improvement Program (CIP) to the Central Park Community Center project from various sources, including an increased allocation of Park CIP funds (for development of landscaping and outdoors spaces near the new Community Center and Event Hall), a reduction in funding for the HVAC Systems Replacement program (dropping heat pump installations at the Family Resource Center and City Hall buildings due to cost feasibility issues) and a reduction in funding for the EV Charging Fleet program (due to a lack of EV police patrol cars currently being produced).

Project Scope

The specific features of the Central Park Community Center project now proposed for construction (Phase 1 and Phase 2) include:

• Demolition of the “Old” Teen Center Building, expansion and improvement of parking lot, and a new driveway access to Paseo Padre Parkway. • New Community Center with flexible indoor spaces for fitness, dance, arts, crafts, enrichment, and STEM learning; and a community meeting room. • New Outdoor Living Room with patios, furnishings, and shade features to provide social and relaxation spaces; and accommodations for a mobile coffee/snack cart and food trucks with electrical power hook-ups.
• New Event Hall, Outdoor Event Patio and Terrace with a commercial kitchen; indoor table seating capacity for 400 people and an adjoining outdoor patio with table seating capacity for an additional 200 people (600 total); and a ceremonial lawn for weddings and other events, featuring views of Lake Elizabeth and Mission Peak. • Green Building Features with solar panels, all electric energy systems, bicycle parking near front door, and EV charging at 13 parking spaces; together making it Fremont’s most environmentally sustainable facility and a “net zero” energy building.

Plans and visual renderings of the Central Park Community Center project are attached (see Exhibit A).

DISCUSSION/ANALYSIS:

Bid Results

Bids were received on February 5, 2026. The bidders with their respective bid amounts are shown below. The Engineer’s Estimate is $36,000,000.

Bidder Base Bid Amount
Zovich & Sons Inc. dba Zovich Construction $31,825,000
S.J. Amoroso Construction Co., LLC $31,837,000
Gonsalves & Stronck Construction Company Inc. $32,250,777 Roebbelen Contracting Inc. $32,641,717
Rodan Builders, Inc. $33,072,000

The low bidder, Zovich & Sons Inc. dba Zovich Construction submitted a responsive bid and all documents are in order. The contractor is experienced in this type of work and has

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Council Staff Report (ID # 5648) Meeting of March 3, 2026 Updated: 2/27/2026 2:09 PM by Alberto Quintanilla Page 3 satisfactorily completed contracts of similar nature. Zovich Construction was Fremont’s construction contractor for the Downtown Event Center, Housing Navigation Center, and Fire Station 2 (Niles).

The City received acceptable bids for four Add Alternates from the lowest responsible bidder, and staff recommends including these in the construction contract. The Add Alternates are as follows:
• Add Alternate #1 – Photo-voltaic (Solar) Panels - $725,000 • Add Alternate #2 – Event Hall & Lobby B Canopies - $485,000 • Add Alternate #3 – Event Lawn - $275,000
• Add Alternate #4 – Site Lighting (add eight site lighting poles) - $150,000

Project Costs and Funding

Estimated Project Costs
Design Consultants & Project Administration
Construction Contract – Base Bid
Construction Contract – Add Alternate #1
Construction Contract – Add Alternate #2

5,966,690
31,825,000
725,000
485,000
Construction Contract – Add Alternate #3 275,000
Construction Contract – Add Alternate #4
Construction Contingency (12%)
Construction Management Consultant – Phase 1
Construction Management Consultant – Phase 2
City Construction Administration/Inspections
Permit Fees/Special & Geotechnical Inspections
IT Equipment
Furniture, Fixture & Equipment (FF&E)
Public Art
Planning for Facility Programming & Staffing

150,000
4,015,200
1,437,500
460,000
1,000,000
900,000
400,000
1,500,000
470,000
200,000
Project Contingency 1,000,000
TOTAL ESTIMATED PROJECT COSTS $ 50,809,390

Source of Funding
PWC9087-Fund 501 – General Fund $ 31,137,478
PWC9087-Fund 525 – State Grant 9,000,000
PWC9087-Fund 539 – Park Land Replacement - Fire Impact Fee 909,811 PWC9087-Fund 540 – Park Facility Impact Fee
PWC9087-Fund 541 – Park Dedication Quimby Impact
PWC9087-Fund 543 – Park Dedication Impact Fee

8,465,472
1,389,354
70,864
TOTAL FUNDS AVAILABLE $ 50,972,979

Based on contract amount and the project cost, there are sufficient funds budgeted for the project.

Augmentation of Construction Management (CM) Services
On February 11, 2025, the City Council authorized the hiring of Kitchell CEM, Inc. for an initial amount of $1,437,500 (including 15% contingency) to provide construction management services for Phase 1 of the project (Community Center). At the time of this

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Council Staff Report (ID # 5648) Meeting of March 3, 2026 Updated: 2/27/2026 2:09 PM by Alberto Quintanilla Page 4 approval, staff had also negotiated a fee of $400,000 for Kitchell to provide CM services for Phase 2 of the project (Event Hall), subject to funding availability for construction. Kitchell’s agreement now needs to be amended to include the expanded scope of construction management services.

Project Schedule
As reported in the past, the goal for opening the new Central Park Community Center project was December 2027. With the expanded project scope to include the Event Hall, additional time is needed for construction. The project construction is expected to start in Spring 2026 and be substantially complete by December 2027, with subsequent work required to furnish and set up the building for public opening by Spring 2028.

Consideration of a Project Labor Agreement (PLA)
In 2020, the Fremont City Council approved an action directing staff to consider using a PLA for a future City building project. At the time, the City did not have any new building projects in its Capital Improvement Program. PLAs provide a mechanism for a city or other public agency to prioritize the use of local unionized labor for project construction and to facilitate a workforce development program for local jobs in the construction trades.

With the availability of funding for construction of the CPCC project, staff has followed up on the prior Council direction to consider a PLA. Staff conducted an evaluation of the benefits and issues associated with using a PLA. The scope of the research included a review of studies on the topic; a review of PLAs and experiences from other nearby government agencies (Hayward, Dublin, San Leandro, Fremont Unified School District, and Ohlone College); and interviews with construction management professionals.

Issues identified as part of the PLA consideration included the following:

• Higher contractor costs for having labor resources directed through Alameda County union halls, rather than allowing the contractor to select project workforce without limits on geographical area. Note that fair wages for construction workers are required by Fremont through prevailing wage policies, safe construction practices are required by Fremont’s standard construction project specifications, and quality construction is ensured through Fremont’s inspection program.
• Lack of evidence that workforce development programs are possible from a single project (success is more likely where funding is available for multiple projects over many years).
• Lack of benefit to Fremont residents, as the local population is not employed in the construction trades to a significant degree, and with employment interests being much more popular in the sectors of technology, advanced manufacturing, robotics, health care, and health sciences.

Taking into account prior input from the City Council regarding the desired outcomes of using a PLA and the priority goal of seeking to build an Event Hall as part of the initial construction phase for the CPCC project, it is viewed that not pursuing a PLA for the CPCC project is best aligned with the City Council’s overall direction and in the best interests of the Fremont community.

FISCAL IMPACT: The project will be funded through the Central Park Community Center Project (PWC9087) appropriated for this purpose through the CIP process.

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ENVIRONMENTAL REVIEW: On February 11, 2025, the City Council found the greater Central Park Community Center project subject to no further environmental review pursuant to the streamlining provisions of California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) Guidelines Section 15183, Projects Consistent With a Community Plan, General Plan, or Zoning. As substantiated by an Environmental Compliance Checklist prepared by LSA Associates, staff's CEQA consultant, the project was found to be consistent with the land use and intensity allowances for the site, to have no significant impacts peculiar to the project or its site, nor any cumulative or off-site impacts, or substantially more severe impacts, than those analyzed and disclosed in the General Plan Update Environmental Impact Report (State Clearinghouse No. 2010082060). As such, the provisions of CEQA Guidelines Section 15183 require no additional project analysis.

LINK: Link to information for Plans and Specifications

ATTACHMENTS:
• Exhibit A - Site Plan, Floor Plan, Architectural Design • Central Park Community Center Project Presentation

RECOMMENDATION: Approval of the following actions related to the Central Park Community Center Project (PWC9087):

1. Approve the plans and specifications for the project.

3. Authorize amendment of professional services agreement with Kitchell CEM, Inc. for an additional amount of $460,000 including 15% contingency.

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Exhibit A.1 – Conceptual Site Plan, Full Buildout
Central Park Community Center Project - March 2026

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Attachment: Exhibit A - Site Plan, Floor Plan, Architectural Design (5648 : CENTRAL PARK COMMUNITY Exhibit A.3 – Architectural Design Concept
Central Park Community Center Project - March 2026

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Attachment: Exhibit A - Site Plan, Floor Plan, Architectural Design (5648 : CENTRAL PARK COMMUNITY City Council Meeting
March 3, 2026
Central Park Community Center Project
Award of Construction Contract for New Community Center and Event Hall

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Attachment: Central Park Community Center Project Presentation (5648 : CENTRAL PARK Project Location and Context
Park and Recreation Master Plan Priority Action:

Build multi-generational, multi-use recreation center(s) with the priority to replace outdated and failing buildings in Central Park.

X Teen Center/Old Library
- Originally built in 1970
New Community Center
Main Library
X
Fremont Community Center
- Originally built in 1960
Lake Elizabeth

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Attachment: Central Park Community Center Project Presentation (5648 : CENTRAL PARK Community Outreach and Engagement
Input Opportunities
• Online Surveys (MyFremont)
• Kiosks at Main Library, Age Well
Center, Earth Day, STEAM Event
• Central Park Intercept Survey
• Youth Commission and Recreation
Commission Meetings
Input Received
• Programs: Health+Fitness;
Community Hall; Arts+Crafts
• Site Amenities: Markets+Fairs;
Walking Paths; Social Spaces
• Architecture: Nature Inspired
(Wood+Stone); Indoor/Outdoor; Park
Context; Timeless/Enduring
Early to Mid 2024

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Attachment: Central Park Community Center Project Presentation (5648 : CENTRAL PARK Site, Floor Plan, and Phasing
Full Build-Out Concept Approved by City Council in July 2024 Phase 1: Community Center and Outdoor Living Room
Phase 2: Event Hall, Outdoor Event Patio/T errace
Future: Gymnasium and Outdoor Amphitheatre

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Attachment: Central Park Community Center Project Presentation (5648 : CENTRAL PARK Project Images
Front Entrance

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Attachment: Central Park Community Center Project Presentation (5648 : CENTRAL PARK Project Images
Event Hall Inside and Outside

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Attachment: Central Park Community Center Project Presentation (5648 : CENTRAL PARK Project Images
Site View

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Attachment: Central Park Community Center Project Presentation (5648 : CENTRAL PARK Project Cost and Funding ($Millions)
Total Project Cost, $51M
• Planning, Design, Management 10
• Construction Contract 37.5
• Equipment, Furnishings, Public Art 2.5
• Contingency 1
Initial Funding (Phase 1 - Community Center), $34.5M
• State Grants 9
• General Fund 20.5
• Park CIP 5
Supplemental Funding (Phase 2 - Event Hall), $16.5M
• Park CIP 6
• LS Power Lease 2.5
• General Fund 8
State Assemblymember Alex Lee delivering
$8 million check for project planning/design

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Attachment: Central Park Community Center Project Presentation (5648 : CENTRAL PARK Added Perspectives
Green Building Features
• “Fremont’s most environmentally-friendly civic
building”
Future Operating Cost Increases
• Expanded public operating hours
• Larger building size, outdoor spaces, and
landscaping
• Expected level of service
• Need future budget approval for core staffing
• Cost recovery model for most programs, rentals
and events
Schedule
• Groundbreaking ceremony planned for April 2026
• Project completion is expected by Spring 2028

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Attachment: Central Park Community Center Project Presentation (5648 : CENTRAL PARK Staff and Consultant Acknowledgements
Public Works Project Management Team at Bid Opening (L to R) - Jian Jun Huang, Senior Engineer
- Anne Quasarano, Co-Project Manager
- Mirabel Aguilar, Senior Engineer
- Kandee Bahmani, Executive Project Manager, City Engineer - Adrian Simoes, Co-Project Manager
Other Project Team Key Staff
Community Services
- Kim Beranek, Director
- Tara Bhuthimethee, Parks Planning and
Design Manager
Public Works
- Jimmy Chen, Building Facilities Manager
- Jeanne Suyeishi, Principal Engineer (grant
manager)
Other City Departments/Divisions
City Attorney’s Office, Community
Development (Buildings, Environmental
Services), Maintenance (Buildings, Parks),
Information Technology, Fire, Police, Finance
Consultants
Lead Architect: Group 4 Architecture,
Research + Planning
Construction Manager: Kitchell CEM
Geotechnical Engineer: Ninyo & Moore

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Attachment: Central Park Community Center Project Presentation (5648 : CENTRAL PARK Recommended Actions
Approval of following actions related to the Central Park Community Center Project:

1. Approve the plan and specifications (project design)

2. Award the construction contract to Zovich Construction in amount of $37,475,200, includes base bid, add alternates (1, 2, 3 & 4), plus 12% contingency; authorize City Manager or designee to execute contract

3. Amend agreement with Kitchell CEM in amount of $460,000 for additional construction management services (Phase 2, Event Hall)

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Attachment: Central Park Community Center Project Presentation (5648 : CENTRAL PARK Fremont City Council Meeting: 03/03/26 07:00 PM
3300 Capitol Avenue Div/Dept: Finance Department
Fremont, CA 94538 Category: Budget

SCHEDULED
Sponsors:

COUNCIL STAFF REPORT (ID # 5639) DOC ID: 5639
Updated: 2/27/2026 4:33 AM by Dina Lewis Page 1
FISCAL YEAR 2025/26 MID-YEAR BUDGET REPORT - Update on the Status of the FY 2025/26 General Fund Operating Budget and Preliminary Three-Year Forecast; Approve Budget Adjustments; Make Findings of CEQA Exemption Contact Persons:

Name: David Persselin
Title: Finance Director
Div/Dept: Finance Department
Phone: 510-494-4631
E-Mail: [email protected]

EXECUTIVE SUMMARY: The Mid-Year Budget Report is an opportunity for staff to update the City Council on current-year budget performance based on actual operating results.

Staff will present a brief review of economic trends, discuss revised General Fund revenue and expenditure projections for the current year, provide a preliminary General Fund forecast for the next three years, and present recommendations for mid-year budget adjustments.

BACKGROUND: The Fiscal Year 2025/26 operating budget was adopted by the City Council on June 10, 2025. The adopted budget addressed an anticipated slowdown in City revenue growth brought about by the federal government’s imposition of unusually high tariffs on imported goods. Consistent with the City Council’s foundational principal of fiscal sustainability, General Fund budgeted expenditures of $277.8 million were limited to fit within the projected ongoing resources without the use of reserves.

As labor negotiations were under way when the 2025/26 operating budget was prepared, the adopted budget included no compensation increases. The new labor agreements, completed over the last six months, provide for compensation and benefit increases of approximately $3.1 million in the General Fund. Those increases, along with offsetting ongoing reductions, were incorporated into the adjusted budget by the City Council on February 10, 2026.

DISCUSSION AND ANALYSIS:

Economic Trends: Calendar year 2025 saw the national economy expand at a moderate

2.2% annual rate, down from 2.8% in calendar year 2024. Over the past year, the labor market has remained relatively stable, with the national unemployment rate rising only slightly to 4.3% in January 2026, from 4.0% in January 2025. Inflation has remained somewhat elevated, with the Federal Reserve’s preferred measure showing 3.0% in January compared with its 2.0% target.

In February, consumer confidence rose but remained well below heights reached in late 2024. Despite persistently low levels of reported confidence over the past year, consumer purchasing activity has acted as a consistent counterweight to reductions in exports, business investment, and government spending.

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Although short-term interest rates have come down over the past year, 30-year mortgage rates have stayed above 6%, discouraging homebuyers. While the average transaction value has remained in the $1.9-$2.1 million range over the past five years, the number of transactions has plummeted from over 3,000 in calendar year 2021 to about 1,500 in 2025.

The City’s preliminary revenue forecast assumes the economy will continue to grow at a moderate pace, but that continued high mortgage rates will suppress property sales at least through the end of 2026.

FY 2025/26 General Fund Revenue and Expenditure Estimates: Overall, General Fund revenues and transfers in are estimated to increase $3.4 million from the adopted budget level. The General Fund’s largest source of revenue, property tax, is performing at about $0.3 million below the budget estimate, with expected growth of 4.8%.

Sales taxes, constituting the General Fund’s second largest source of revenue, are projected to increase by 17.9%, which reflects $11.9 million reallocated in FY 2024/25 by the State to offset an overpayment in FY 2022/23. Without that prior-year reallocation, FY 2025/26 revenue would be projected to decrease by 2.1%.

The current sales tax estimate is based on two quarters of data. Consistent with the forecast discussion in the adopted budget document, revenue spiked in the first quarter and then dropped in the second quarter. The total receipts over these two quarters are higher than anticipated, and a portion of that could be one-time in nature due not only to the tariff impact but also to the expiration of electric vehicle tax credits at the end of September.

Also, as noted in the FY 2024/25 Year-End Budget Report, the State is in the process of investigating suspected misallocations which could be temporarily inflating the City’s revenue numbers.

Deducting an estimate for potentially misallocated revenue, and assuming we experience the slowdown we anticipated over the next two quarters, we’re recommending an increase to our FY 2025/26 sales tax revenue estimate, on a one-time basis, of $3 million. City staff continue to work with the California Department of Tax Administration, as well our sales tax consultant, to get more clarity on the amount and timing of any reallocations and to update our ongoing revenue projection as we develop the FY 2026/27 proposed operating budget.

Business tax is projected to increase by $1.4 million above the budget estimate due primarily to increased activity in the construction business tax component, but also because of a delayed $0.3 million general business tax payment from the prior year. Based on collections through January, hotel tax is estimated to come in at about $0.4 million above the adopted budget, but we may see a one-time spike in February revenue related to the Super Bowl. Charges for services are expected to fall $0.9 million below the budget estimate due to lower levels of fee-generating activity. The City’s revenue stream most sensitive to changes in interest rates, investment earnings, is currently projected to bring in $0.3 million less than the adopted budget estimate.

This report includes recommended adjustments to bring the budgeted revenue estimates for property tax, sales tax, business tax, hotel tax, franchise fees, charges for services, and investment earnings in line with the current projections.

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General Fund expenditures and transfers out for FY 2025/26 are currently projected to end the year above their budgeted levels. Although increases due to MOU salary adjustments have been offset by expenditure reductions, we’re experiencing a combination of fewer vacancies and higher overtime costs suggesting that the citywide savings estimate of $20.0 million should be reduced by $3.0 million.

The adjusted budget assumed that the General Fund would end the year with approximately $4.3 million in the Budget Uncertainty Reserve and $0.2 million of unreserved fund balance.

The estimated revenue increase of $3.4, partially offset by the $3.0 million reduction in the citywide savings estimate, would increase the projected ending unreserved fund balance to $0.6 million.

Staff will return to the City Council on May 12, 2026, with updated estimates for FY 2025/26 incorporated into the FY 2026/27 Proposed Operating Budget.

The following table presents a comparison of FY 2024/25 actual results with the FY 2025/26 adjusted budget and staff’s FY 2025/26 mid-year estimate.

Preliminary General Fund Forecast: Revenue projections for the next three fiscal years are based on the most current information available and take into account historical trends, current-year performance through mid-year, projected development activity, and scheduled changes in various fees and rates.

The FY 2026/27 and subsequent year expenditure projections include estimated citywide savings and adjustments to reflect CalPERS pension contributions, retiree healthcare contributions, scheduled debt service payments, and contractual obligations. It is important

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to note that the City’s labor agreements expire on June 30, 2026, and no compensation increases have been assumed in the FY 2026/27 through FY 2028/29 expenditure projections.

As this forecast is preliminary, the expenditures shown represent a “base budget” that delivers the existing level of services with no assumed compensation or staffing increases.

These expenditure levels may change as the FY 2026/27 Proposed Operating Budget is developed with the benefit of additional information, including any recommendations for service level reductions or enhancements.

Budget Adjustments: As discussed above, the current revenue projections are exceeding their budgeted estimates by a net amount of $3.4 million, partially offset by a $3.0 million decrease to the citywide savings estimate. Staff recommends that the City Council amend the budget estimates for revenues and citywide expenditure savings to match the current projections.

FISCAL IMPACT: The recommended budget adjustments will align General Fund revenue and citywide savings estimates with the current projections. Staff will return to the City Council on May 12, 2026, with the FY 2026/27 Proposed Operating Budget and a revised General Fund forecast.

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administrative and/or fiscal activity that does not involve commitment to a specific project that will result in any significant physical impact on the environment.

ATTACHMENTS:
• 2025-26 Mid-Year Budget Report Presentation

RECOMMENDATIONS:

2. Decrease the following General Fund revenue estimates by the indicated amounts:
a. Property tax - $0.3 million
b. Charges for services - $0.9 million
c. Investment earnings - $0.3 million

3. Decrease the General Fund citywide savings estimate by $3.0 million.

4. Find the action is exempt from CEQA review, per CEQA Guidelines Section 15378(b).

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March 3, 2026

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Attachment: 2025-26 Mid-Year Budget Report Presentation (5639 : FISCAL YEAR 2025/26  Economic Update
 FY 2025/26 Budget Update
 Preliminary Forecast
 Recommended Budget Actions
 Summary and FY 2026/27 Budget Schedule
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Attachment: 2025-26 Mid-Year Budget Report Presentation (5639 : FISCAL YEAR 2025/26  National Economy
◦ Economy growing and relatively low unemployment
◦ Short-term interest rates have come down, but mortgage rates remain close to 6%
 Local Revenue
◦ Continued high mortgage rates have discouraged property sales and slowed property tax growth
◦ Sales tax revenue is higher than anticipated at mid-year, but may reflect a 1st quarter spike due to tariffs/EV tax credit ◦ Business tax and hotel tax revenue performing well
◦ Charges for services and investment earnings are falling below their budget estimates
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Revenue Category
Dollars in Millions
FY 2024/25
Actual
FY 2025/26
Adopted
FY 2025/26
Estimate
FY 2025/26
Estimate vs.

Prior Year
FY 2025/26
Estimate vs.

Adopted
Property Tax $145.5 $152.8 $ 152.5 4.8% $ -0.3
Sales Tax* 58.1 65.5 68.5 17.9% 3.0
Business Tax 13.1 13.4 14.8 13.0% 1.4
Franchise Fees 13.4 14.2 14.3 6.7% 0.1
Hotel Tax 6.2 6.1 6.5 4.8% 0.4
Charges for Services 8.1 8.2 7.3 -9.9% -0.9
Other 12.7 11.3 11.0 -13.4% -0.3
Revenue Subtotal 257.1 271.5 274.9 6.9% 3.4
Transfers In 6.3 6.8 6.8 7.9% 0.0
Total Resources $263.4 $278.3 $281.7 6.9% $ 3.4
* Sales tax in FY 2024/25 reflects the impact of the State’s recovery of FY 2022/23 overpayments – a reduction of approximately $11.9 million. The FY 2025/26 estimate includes a possible one-time spike of $3.0 million in the first quarter related to tariffs and the expiration of electric vehicle tax credits. Separately, FY 2024/25 and FY 2025/26 include misallocated revenue that could be recovered by the State during FY 2025/26.

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Attachment: 2025-26 Mid-Year Budget Report Presentation (5639 : FISCAL YEAR 2025/26 Dollars in Millions
FY 2024/25
Actual
FY 2025/26
Adjusted
FY 2025/26
Estimate
Sources of funds
Encumbrance balance $ 1.5 $ 1.0 $ 1.0
Unreserved fund balance 0.0 0.0 0.0
Revenues and transfers in 263.4 278.3 281.7
Total sources of funds 264.9 279.3 282.7
Uses of funds
Expenditures and transfers out 280.7 278.8 281.8
Encumbrance balance 1.0 0.0 0.0
Total uses of funds 281.7 278.8 281.8
Addition to Reserves* -16.8 0.3 0.3
Unreserved fund balance $ 0.0 $ 0.2 $ 0.6
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* Addition to reserves in FY 2024/25 shows $19.9 million of the Budget Uncertainty Reserve applied to address the one-time revenue shortfall due to the State’s sales tax recovery (partially offset by a $3.1 million increase to the Contingency Reserve).

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FY 2025/26 Mid-Year Budget Report
General Fund Reserves
Actual
Funding
FY 2025/26
Contingency Reserve
(16.7%* of expenditures and transfers out - address unforeseen events) $46.4 Million Budget Uncertainty Reserve
(Financial risk in 3-year forecast - offset revenue/expenditure uncertainty) 4.3 Million Total Reserves $50.7 Million
 Contingency Reserve fully funded for FY 2025/26
 Budget Uncertainty Reserve funded at $4.3 million
*GFOA recommended level is no less than two months of regular operating expenditures (16.7%).

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Dollars in Millions
FY 2024/25
Actual
FY 2025/26
Estimate
FY 2026/27
Projected
FY 2027/28
Projected
FY 2028/29
Projected
Sources of funds
Encumbrance balance $ 1.5 $ 1.0 $ 0.0 $ 0.0 $ 0.0 Unreserved fund balance 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0
Revenues and transfers in 263.4 281.7 287.3 298.0 309.8 Total sources of funds 264.9 282.7 287.3 298.0 309.8
Uses of funds
Expenditures and transfers out 280.7 281.8 284.0 286.8 290.7 Encumbrance balance 1.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0
Total uses of funds 281.7 281.8 284.0 286.8 290.7
Addition to Reserves -16.8 0.3 1.0 0.5 0.7
Unreserved fund balance $ 0.0
Projected sources over uses $ 0.6 $ 2.3 $ 10.7 $ 18.4 * As the City’s labor agreements end on June 30, 2026, expenditure projections for FY 2026/27 through 2028/29 do not include employee compensation increases.

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Attachment: 2025-26 Mid-Year Budget Report Presentation (5639 : FISCAL YEAR 2025/26  Approve adjustments to bring revenue and expenditure savings estimates in line with the current projections
◦ Decrease property tax by $0.3 million
◦ Increase sales tax by $3.0 million
◦ Increase business tax by $1.4 million
◦ Increase franchise fees by $0.1 million
◦ Increase hotel tax by $0.4 million
◦ Decrease charges for services by $0.9 million
◦ Decrease investment earnings by $0.3 million
◦ Decrease expenditure savings by $3.0 million
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Attachment: 2025-26 Mid-Year Budget Report Presentation (5639 : FISCAL YEAR 2025/26  National economy growing, but continued high mortgage rates discourage property sales
◦ Sales tax, business tax, franchise fee, and hotel tax estimates increased ◦ Property tax, charges for services, and investment earnings estimates reduced
 FY 2025/26 mid-year estimate remains balanced
◦ Net increase in revenue offsets lower expenditure savings estimate ◦ Budget Uncertainty Reserve projected to end FY 2025/26 at $4.3 million  Preliminary Forecast reflects revenue growth of 2%-4% ◦ Assumes modest growth in economically-sensitive revenues ◦ Forecast does not include compensation increases
 Recommendation
◦ Adjust revenue and expenditure savings estimates to reflect current projections
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Budget Presentation
 June 2, 2026 First Public Hearing
 June 9, 2026 Second Public Hearing
Budget Adoption
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3300 Capitol Avenue Div/Dept: City Attorney's Office
Fremont, CA 94538 Category: Plans, Policies and Studies

SCHEDULED
Sponsors:

COUNCIL STAFF REPORT (ID # 5658) DOC ID: 5658 A
Updated: 2/27/2026 12:30 PM by Dina Lewis A Page 1
CITY CHARTER COMMENCEMENT AND WORKPLAN – Adopt a resolution establishing a 7-member Charter Advisory Committee; approve preliminary Charter development workplan; and announce call for applications to serve on Advisory Committee
Contact Persons:

Name: Rafael Alvarado Christina Briggs
Title: City Attorney Assistant City Manager
Div/Dept: City Attorney's Office City Manager's Office
Phone: 510-284-4030 510-284-4022
E-Mail: [email protected] [email protected]

Executive Summary: At City Council’s direction, staff has prepared a draft workplan to facilitate the development of a new City Charter on the Council’s prescribed timeline. The workplan describes the process to establish an Advisory Committee, an outline of the Committee’s role and responsibilities, a community engagement component, the drafting of a Charter, and its placement on the ballot. A proposed schedule of deliverables is also included. Each aspect of the schedule will need to be adhered to carefully in order to qualify for the November 2026 ballot.

BACKGROUND: The City of Fremont currently operates as a general law city under the laws of the State of California. Article XI of the California Constitution allows cities to adopt a charter, a document that provides the legal framework for the purpose, governance, and operation of a city government. Transitioning to charter city status requires voter approval and a structured process, including preparation of a proposed charter, public review, and placement of the measure on a ballot.

On February 17, 2026, the City Council directed staff to initiate the process for preparing a new City Charter in response to a Council referral put forth by Vice Mayor Zhang. The referral specified several elements of city governance for review and potential inclusion in a draft charter. After deliberation, the Council directed that this be a City Council-proposed Charter, with structured input provided by a 7-member, Mayor-appointed advisory committee. They further directed that this process be completed in time for the Charter to be placed on the ballot for consideration by Fremont voters in November 2026.

DISCUSSION/ANALYSIS: The following elements constitute a basic framework for developing a Charter to be placed on the ballot for voter consideration in November 2026.

This draft timeline is based on City staff’s understanding of Council interests as discussed on February 17, 2026.

Charter Advisory Committee
A city council may propose a charter to its voters and create an advisory committee to prepare a draft charter for consideration by the City Council. A council may use the draft prepared by the committee as the basis for a charter to be proposed to a city’s voters. To enable the committee to fulfill its charge, City staff recommends that the City Council provide some direction to the committee regarding the provisions to be included in the charter.

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In the timeline contemplated in this recommendation, beginning on March 3, 2026, the Mayor would accept applications from individuals wishing to participate on the Charter Advisory Committee (“Committee”). (See attached draft application form.) Seven Committee members would be appointed by the Mayor and ratified by the City Council at its March 17, 2026 meeting. In compliance with the Brown Act, City staff recommends that the Committee meet at 6 noticed public meeting to complete its work and provide written recommendations to the City Council.

Charter Drafting and Analysis
Upon formation, City staff will organize 6 public meetings with the Committee. City staff may (if possible, under competitive procurement rules) secure the assistance of an independent consultant with experience/expertise in Charter formation to facilitate or support the Committee’s discussions. An overview of the Charter formation process and potential topics that may be addressed by a Charter would be provided to the Committee.

Additionally, the Committee should review the City’s existing government structure and operations and research best practices on key issues prior making recommendations for a proposed Charter. The Committee will consider topics previously identified as priorities by the City Council including, but not limited to:

• Governance models
• Hiring authority
• Meeting structures
• Principles of accountability, transparency, and non-interference • Term limits options
• Council compensation considerations
• City Council staffing options

Some or all of the recommendations by the Committee may require legal and fiscal analysis that will need to be considered by the City Council in any proposed Charter. It is important that time is built into the proposed schedule to allow for this.

Upon the Committee finalizing its recommendations, the City Attorney will oversee the drafting of a Charter document that will be presented to City Council for consideration at a minimum of two public hearings and a third meeting for a final vote of the Council prior to it being placed on the ballot by August 7, 2026.

Community Engagement
In parallel with the Advisory Committee timeline, the City would need to conduct community outreach to ensure transparency and equitable public access to the Charter development process. However, the compressed timeline of this proposed workplan will result in significantly less community engagement than other Charter development processes. Public outreach activities may include articles in City publications, a community survey on My Fremont, community meeting(s), an information campaign at public events, and a social media campaign.

Ballot Placement and Voter Approval
The City Council directed that the Charter development process be completed in time to be placed on the ballot for consideration by Fremont voters in November 2026. To meet this

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objective, the City of Fremont will need to take certain actions in conformance with the California Elections Code, including:

• Notice of Municipal Election: The City elections official (City Clerk) must publish a notice of election, at least once in a newspaper of general circulation, not earlier than June 29th and no later than July 13th. The Notice of Election must contain a statement of the time of election and the office to be filled. (CEC §12101).

• Resolution Calling and Consolidating Election: To call a general municipal election and to consolidate a general municipal election with a statewide election, the City Council must adopt a resolution calling and requesting consolidation. The resolution must be transmitted to the County Registrar of Voters no later than August 7, 2026. (CEC §10403).

• Resolution on Charter Measure: A proposal to adopt a charter proposed by the City Council shall be submitted to the voters at an established statewide general. The resolution proposing charter adoption must be transmitted to the County Registrar of Voters no later than August 7, 2026. (CEC §9255(b)).

• Ballot Arguments: For City measures placed on the ballot by the City Council, a written argument for or against any city measure may be submitted by the City Council, an individual Councilmember or Councilmembers, an eligible voter, a bona fide association of citizens, or a combination of voters and associations. Each argument must not exceed 300 words. If more than one argument for or more than one argument against any city measure is submitted to the city elections official within the time prescribed, the city elections official shall select one of the arguments in favor and one of the arguments against the measure for printing and distribution to the voters using the priority order set forth in the Election Code (CEC §9282 and §9287).

• City Attorney Impartial Analysis: Where a city measure qualifies for placement on a ballot, the City Council may direct the City Attorney to prepare an impartial analysis of the measure showing the effect of the measure on the existing law and the operation of the measure. The analysis must not exceed 500 words. (CEC §9280)

The resolution language would need to be finalized and approved by the City Council in July in order to allow for its submission to the County Registrar of Voters. The expense for placing a measure on the ballot is calculated by the City’s total registered voters multiplied by the County Registrar of Voters election cost per registered voter. The Registrar of Voters estimates that the election cost per voter for the November 3, 2026 general election will cost between $5 - $7 per voter. The city currently has 122,138 registered voters. An estimate of the cost of placing the measure on the ballot for 2026 equates to approximately $610,690 - $854,966.

Draft Schedule

DATE ACTION
February 17, 2026 VM Zhang referral adopted by City Council.

March 3, 2026 Consideration and adoption of resolution establishing Charter Advisory Committee and Workplan. Council Handbook authorizes: (a) the Mayor to announce that the City is accepting

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applications for the committee and to receive applications for a minimum one-week period, (b) any person interested in a City committee opening to file a written application for appointment with the City Clerk, and (c) Mayor to decide when to schedule appointments at a Council meeting.

March 17, 2026 City Council Appoints Charter Advisory Committee Members.

March 18 2026 –
April 27, 2026
Committee Conducts Meetings to Accomplish Workplan.

Committee will have 42 days to meet, review, and generate recommendations on all items identified in the Workplan.

Committee meetings must comply with Brown Act (i.e., Notice, Agenda, Public Access).

April 28, 2026 Committee produces Interim Recommendation Report.

Committee will have 10 days to draft and publish a final report.

May 8, 2026 Committee produces Final Recommendations Report.

June 2, 2026 City Council (Regular) Meeting - Public Hearing No. 1.

State law requires the City to provide 21-days notice before this public hearing may take place.

July 7, 2026 City Council (Regular) Meeting - Public Hearing No. 2.

State law requires the City to provide 21-days notice before this public hearing may take place, and this second public hearing must occur no earlier than 30 days after first hearing.

July 28, 2026 City Council (Special) Meeting – Final Vote.

State law provides that the City Council cannot conduct a vote on whether to approve the submission to the voters of the proposal to adopt a charter until 21 days after the second public hearing. At this meeting, the City Council will adopt a resolution on a charter measure to submit it to the voters in November 2026.

FISCAL IMPACT: It is estimated that the cost to place a proposed Charter on the November 2026 ballot will be approximately $610,690 - $854,966. In addition, there may be additional legal, communication/public outreach, and facilitation costs associated with this effort.

ENVIRONMENTAL REVIEW: N/A

ATTACHMENTS:
• Draft Resolution, Charter Advisory Committee and Work Plan • Draft Resolution, Charter Work Plan Redlined from 2/17 Version • Board and Commission Application
• City Charter Workplan for Council Consideration Presentation

RECOMMENDATION: If the City Council seeks to move forward with the draft timeline as described in this memo, the following action is recommended:

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RESOLUTION NO. 2026-XX

A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF FREMONT

AUTHORIZING INITIATION OF A PROCESS TO CONSIDER

ADOPTION OF A CITY CHARTER , INCLUDING POSSIBLE
PLACEMENT OF A CHARTER ON THE NOVEMBER 3, 2026 BALLOT ,

AND ESTABLISHING A CHARTER ADVISORY COMMITTEE

WHEREAS, the City of Fremont (“City”) is one of California's largest and most diverse cities, and the City Council desires to evaluate adoption of a City charter to become a charter city and to determine the most effective governance structure for the City; and

WHEREAS, Article XI of the California Constitution grants cities the authority to adopt a charter, thereby becoming a charter city with greater local control over municipal affairs; and

WHEREAS, California Government Code Section 34458 establishes the minimum meeting and public hearing requirements for adoption a city charter, including the requirement for two public hearings and a third meeting on a final vote; and

WHEREAS, the City Council is initiating a Council-proposed charter process to evaluate, draft, and consider submitting a City charter to Fremont voters at the November 3, 2026 election; and

WHEREAS, the City Council seeks structured community input to inform governance options, checks and balances, term limits options, compensation considerations, and Council office support needs; and

WHEREAS, the City Council recognizes the importance of public engagement and transparency in this process and wishes to establish a Charter Advisory Committee to assist in reviewing and recommending provisions for the proposed charter.

NOW, THEREFORE, THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
FREMONT RESOLVES AS FOLLOWS:

SECTION 1. The City Council hereby authorizes the commencement of a process to evaluate, draft, and consider a city charter for possible placement on the ballot for the November 3, 2026 elections.

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SECTION 2. The City Council hereby establishes a Charter Advisory Committee and Charter Advisory Committee Workplan as set forth in Exhibit A to this Resolution and incorporated by this reference.

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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EXHIBIT A

CHARTER ADVISORY COMMITTEE AND WORKPLAN

Section 1. Establishment

The City Council hereby establishes a Charter Advisory Committee ("Committee") to provide advisory input to the City Council and City staff as part of the Council-initiated charter process.

Section 2. Status and Authority

A. The Committee shall be advisory only and have no final decision-making authority.

B. The Committee shall not have authority to bind the City or direct City staff.

C. City staff support shall be coordinated through the City Manager's Office.

Section 3. Composition and Appointment

A. The Committee shall consist of seven (7) members.

B. Committee members shall be appointed and shall be subject to removal by the Mayor with the approval of the City Council.

C. No person shall be eligible to be or to continue to be a Committee member unless he or she is a resident of the City.

D. The members of the subject bodies shall receive no compensation for the performance of their official duties.

E. The city manager shall designate a city employee to act as secretary to the Committee. The secretary shall have no vote and shall not be deemed to be a member of the subject body.

Section 4. Timeline for Formation

A. Time is of the essence. The City Council intends for the Committee to be appointed promptly following adoption of the Resolution establishing the committee and work plan.

B. If the City Council adopts the Resolution establishing the committee and work plan on March 3, 2026, the Committee shall be appointed at the March 17, 2026 City Council meeting, or as soon as practicable thereafter consistent with Council direction.

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Section 5. Scope of Work

The Committee shall review and provide written recommendations to the City Council on the following topics to inform preparation of a proposed City Charter:

A. Governance Structure Options

1. Strong Mayor forms of government, including variations in executive authority, appointment authority, and checks and balances.

2. Hybrid forms of government, including models that blend executive and legislative roles and alternative accountability structures.

3. Comparative considerations including accountability, speed of execution, stability/continuity, and transparency.

B. Executive/Legislative Roles and Meeting Structure

1. Options regarding who presides at Council meetings.

2. High-level principles and clear lines of authority.

3. Consideration of veto/override frameworks (if proposed in draft charter options).

C. Term Limits

1. Recommended term-limit structure and implementation approach, and any transition provisions intended to ensure fairness, continuity, and clarity.

D. Compensation and Council Office Support

1. High-level considerations for Councilmember compensation in a charter context, consistent with applicable law.

2. A recommended Council office staffing framework, including the Committee's assessment of an adequate level of staffing support for the Mayor and Councilmembers, and recommended principles for scaling staffing over time (e.g., workload triggers, shared vs. dedicated staff, service expectations, and budget accountability), for City Council consideration.

E. Implementation and Guardrails

1. Recommended safeguards to preserve a professional, merit-based workforce, including civil service/merit system considerations.

2. Transparency, ethics, and accountability guardrails.

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3. Transition and implementation considerations to minimize disruption and maintain service continuity.

Section 6. Deliverables

A. The Committee shall produce two written deliverables:

1. Interim Recommendations Memorandum due April 28, 2026.

2. Final Recommendations Report due May 12, 2026.

B. Deliverables shall be submitted to the City Clerk for posting in the public record.

Section 7. Meetings and Transparency

The Committee shall conduct its meetings subject to Brown Act and consistent with open meeting principles, including agendas posted in advance, opportunity for public comment, and minutes maintained and posted.

Section 8. Staff Support

A. The City Manager shall designate a staff liaison to support the Committee, coordinate meeting logistics, and facilitate access to non-confidential information.

B. The City Attorney shall provide process and legal guidance as needed through the staff liaison.

C. The City Clerk shall assist the Committee meet Brown Act meeting requirements, including assistance with posting of notices for meetings and publication of meeting agendas.

Section 9. Sunset

The Committee shall sunset automatically upon the earlier of:

A. Submission of the Final Recommendations Report; or

B. June 19, 2026, unless extended by City Council action.

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DRAFT
RESOLUTION NO. 2026-XX

A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF FREMONT

ESTABLISHING A MAYOR -APPOINTED CHARTER ADVISORY

COMMITTEE TO SUPPORT THE COUNCIL -DRAFTED PROCESS TO
PLACE A PROPOSED CITY CHARTER ON THE NOVEMBER 3, 2026
BALLOT

A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF FREMONT

AUTHORIZING INITIATION OF A PROCESS TO CONSIDER

ADOPTION OF A CITY CHART ER, INCLUDING POSSIBLE
PLACEMENT OF A CHARTER ON THE NOVEMBER 3, 2026 BALLOT ,

AND ESTABLISHING A CHARTER ADVISORY COMMITTEE

WHEREAS, the City of Fremont (“City”) is one of California's largest, and most diverse, and fastest-growing cities, and the City Council desires to evaluate adoption of a City Charter charter to become a charter city and to determine the most effective governance structure for the City; and

WHEREAS, Article XI of the California Constitution grants cities the authority to adopt a charter, thereby becoming a charter city with greater local control over municipal affairs; and

WHEREAS, the City Council is initiating a Council-drafted proposed charter process to evaluate, draft, and consider submitting a City Charter charter to Fremont voters at the November 3, 2026 election; and

WHEREAS, the City Council seeks structured community input to inform governance options, checks and balances, term limits options, compensation considerations, and Council office support needs; and

BE IT RESOLVED that the City Council of the City of Fremont does hereby establish a Mayor appointed Charter Advisory Committee as shown on the attached Exhibit A. NOW, THEREFORE, THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF FREMONT RESOLVES AS FOLLOWS:

SECTION 1. The City Council hereby authorizes the commencement of a process to evaluate, draft, and consider a city charter for possible placement on the ballot for Formatted: Right: 0.19"
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the November 3, 2026 elections.

SECTION 2. The City Council hereby establishes a Charter Advisory Committee and Charter Advisory Committee Workplan as set forth in Exhibit A to this Resolution and incorporated by this reference.

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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EXHIBIT A

CHARTER ADVISORY COMMITTEE AND WORKPLAN

Section 1. Establishment

The City Council hereby establishes a Charter Advisory Committee ("Committee") to provide advisory input to the City Council and City staff as part of the Council-drafted initiated charter process.

Section 2. Status and Authority

A. The Committee is shall be advisory only and shall have no final decision-making authority.

B. The Committee shall not have authority to bind the City or direct City staff.

C. City Staff staff support shall be coordinated through the City Manager's Office.

Section 3. Composition and Appointment

A. The Committee shall consist of seven (7) members.

B. Committee members shall be appointed and shall be subject to removal by the Mayor with the approval of the City Council.Members shall be appointed by the Mayor and ratified by the City Council

C. No person shall be eligible to be or to continue to be a Committee member unless he or she is a resident of the City.

D. The members of the subject bodies shall receive no compensation for the performance of their official duties.

E. The city manager shall designate a city employee to act as secretary to the Committee. The secretary shall have no vote and shall not be deemed to be a member of the subject body.

Section 4. Timeline for Formation

A. Time is of the essence. The City Council intends for the Committee to be seated appointed promptly following adoption of this the Resolution establishing the committee and work plan.

B. If this the City Council adopts the Resolution establishing the committee and work plan is considered on March 3, 2026, the Committee shall be seated appointed no later thanat the March 17, 2026 City Council meeting, or as soon as practicable thereafter consistent with Council direction.

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Section 5. Scope of Work

The Committee shall review and provide written recommendations to the City Council on the following topics to inform preparation of a proposed City Charter:

A. Governance Structure Options

1. Strong Mayor forms of government, including variations in executive authority, appointment authority, and checks and balances.

2. Hybrid forms of government, including models that blend executive and legislative roles and alternative accountability structures.

3. Comparative considerations including accountability, speed of execution, stability/continuity, and transparency.

B. Executive/Legislative Roles and Meeting Structure

1. Options regarding who presides at Council meetings.

2. High-level principles and clear lines of authority.

3. Consideration of veto/override frameworks (if proposed in draft charter options).

C. Term Limits

1. Recommended term-limit structure and implementation approach, and any transition provisions intended to ensure fairness, continuity, and clarity.

D. Compensation and Council Office Support

1. High-level considerations for Councilmember compensation in a charter context, consistent with applicable law.

E. Implementation and Guardrails
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workforce, including civil service/merit system considerations.

2. Transparency, ethics, and accountability guardrails.

3. Transition and implementation considerations to minimize disruption and maintain service continuity.

Section 6. Deliverables

A. The Committee shall produce two written deliverables:

1. Interim Recommendations Memorandum due April 28, 2026.

2. Final Recommendations Report due May 12, 2026.

B. Deliverables shall be submitted to the City Clerk for posting in the public record.

Section 7. Meetings and Transparency

Section 8. Staff Support

A. The City Manager shall designate a staff liaison to support the Committee, coordinate meeting logistics, and facilitate access to non-confidential information.

B. The City Clerk and City Attorney shall provide process and legal guidance as needed through the staff liaison.

B.C. The City Clerk shall assist the Committee meet Brown Act meeting requirements, including assistance with posting of notices for meetings and publication of meeting agendas.

Section 9. Sunset

The Committee shall sunset automatically upon the earlier of:

A. Submission of the Final Recommendations Report; or

B. June 19, 2026, unless extended by City Council action.

Section 10. Severability

If any provision of this Resolution is held invalid, the remaining provisions shall continue in full force and effect.

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Section 11. Effective Date

This Resolution shall take effect immediately upon adoption.

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Board and Commission Application

Board or Commission you wish to serve on: _____________________________

(Planning Commission applicants: Please attach supplemental questionnaire)

Submit application to:

Office of the City Clerk
3300 Capitol Avenue, Building A
P.O. Box 5006
Fremont, CA 94537-5006

Personal Information:

Mr. 
Mrs. 
Ms. 
Name: ______________________________________________________________________ Last First MI

Home Address: _______________________________________________________________ Street City State Zip

Home Telephone: ________________________ Work Telephone: _______________________

E-mail: ______________________________________ Fax:___________________________

Resident of the City of Fremont: ____________ years

Demographic Information:

Ethnicity:
□ American Indian or Alaskan Native □ Chinese
□ Black or African American □ White
□ Afghan □ Vietnamese
□ Mexican □ Filipino
□ Indian □ Pakistani

□ Other Asian origin: ________________ (write-in optional) □ Other African origin: _______________ (write-in optional) □ Other Hispanic, Latino, or Spanish origin: __________ (write-in optional)

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Gender:
□ Male □ Prefer to self-identify
□ Female □ Prefer not to say

Language(s) Spoken: _____________________

Background Information:

Why do you wish to serve as a member of this Board or Commission: ____________________

____________________________________________________________________________

What would you bring by way of perspective or experience to this Board or Commission: _____

____________________________________________________________________________

Employment/Volunteer Information:

Please list any qualifications you feel would provide positive input to the work of the commission.

Organization: _______________________________________ Dates: ____________________

Location: ________________________________ Position(s): __________________________

Responsibilities/accomplishments: ________________________________________________

____________________________________________________________________________

Organization: _______________________________________ Dates: ____________________

Location: ________________________________ Position(s): __________________________

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Responsibilities/accomplishments: ________________________________________________