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
Floyd Mitchell, Chief of Police
Fremont City Council Agenda and
Report
May 12, 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
1. 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 then 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.
The live stream of the meeting may be viewed on the City of Fremont’s website at www.Fremont.gov/Channel27, which provides a link to the live stream; or, on Comcast Channel 27. Please note at this time, Channel 27 is only available to Comcast cable subscribers. The public may also view the meeting via Zoom or attend in-person in the Council Chamber. The lobby doors open approximately 15 minutes prior to the start of the meeting. The public is strongly encouraged but not required to wear masks. Attending May 12, 2026, City Council meeting online via Zoom: https://us06web.zoom.us/j/88249633083 Webinar ID: 882 4963 3083 Addressing the Council:
Spoken Public Communications / Public Comment is limited to persons attending the Council Meeting in the City Council Chambers.
How to submit Public Communications by email prior to the meeting:
Send an email to [email protected] before 1:00 p.m. the day of the meeting. Please identify the agenda item number/letter, and meeting date in the subject line of your email or specify that it is not related to an agenda item. Emails will be compiled by agenda item number/letter, distributed to the City Council and staff, and published in the City's Agenda Center on www.fremont.gov. If you wish to share an attachment/exhibit/photo, include it as a PDF file in your email before the noted deadline. Electronic comments on agenda items for the City Council meeting may only be submitted by email. Comments via text and social media (Facebook, Twitter, etc.) will not be accepted.
How to provide Spoken Public Comment during the meeting:
Attend meeting in-person in the Council Chamber, fill out a “Request to Speak – Speaker Card” with the agenda item number & letter, and submit to the City Clerk.
When the Mayor calls for the item on which you wish to speak, step to the lectern to address the City Council. Please limit your remarks on matters related to the agency and to the time limit allotted.
Any person desiring to speak on a matter which is not scheduled on this agenda may do so under the Oral Communications section of Public Communications.
Attend the meeting in-person in the Council Chamber and submit your speaker card to the City Clerk prior to the commencement of Oral communications. Please be aware the California Government Code prohibits the City Council from taking any immediate action on an item which does not appear on the agenda, unless the item meets stringent statutory requirements. The Mayor may limit the time allotted for public speakers, and each speaker may only address the Council once on each agenda item.
The City Council Agendas may be accessed online:
https://www.fremont.gov/government/agenda-center
If you are an individual with a disability and need a reasonable modification or accommodation pursuant to the Americans with Disabilities Act, or if you do not have access to email or the internet, please contact the City Clerk’s Office at (510) 284-4060 or [email protected] at least two working days prior to the meeting for assistance.
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Agenda
Fremont City Council Regular Meeting
May 12, 2026
City Council Chambers, 3300 Capitol Avenue, Building A
7:00 PM
1. Preliminary
A. Call to Order
B. Salute the Flag
C. Roll Call
D. Announcements-Mayor and/or City Manager
E. Report Out of Closed Session (if applicable)
2. Consent Calendar
Items on the Consent Calendar are considered to be routine by the City Council and will be enacted by one motion and one vote. There will be no separate discussion of these items unless a Councilmember or citizen so requests, in which event the item will be removed from the Consent Calendar and considered separately. Additionally, other items without a “Request to Address Council” card in opposition may be added to the consent calendar. The City Attorney will read the title of ordinances to be adopted.
A. Motion To: Waive Further Reading of Proposed Ordinances (This permits reading the title only in lieu of reciting the entire text.) B. Approval of Minutes - None.
C. Centerville Railroad Corridor Safety Improvement Project - Approval of a Professional Services Agreement with RailPros, in the amount of $1,001,312 (Including 10% Contingency), for Engineering and Quiet Zone Services for the Centerville Railroad Corridor Safety Improvement Project (PWC9071); Appropriation Actions; and Make Findings of CEQA Exemption Contact Persons:
Name: Jeanne Suyeishi Hans Larsen
Title: Principal Civil Engineer Public Works Director
Dept: Public Works Public Works
Phone: 510-494-4728 510-494-4722
E-Mail: [email protected] [email protected]
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Recommendation: Approve the following actions related to the Centerville Railroad Corridor Safety Improvements (PWC9071):
1. Authorize the City Manager, or her designee, to execute a Professional Services Agreement with RailPros, Inc., in an amount not-to-exceed $1,001,312 for design services.
2. Reallocate $195,000 from PWC7953-515 and appropriate it to PWC9071-515.
3. Reallocate $90,000 from PWC8931-531 and appropriate it to PWC9071-531.
4. Reallocate $180,802 from PWC9050-136 and appropriate it to PWC9050-136.
5. Reallocate $40,865 from PWC9050-531 and appropriate it to PWC9050-531.
6. Find that the actions are exempt from environmental review under CEQA Guidelines, Sections 15061 and 15378 (administrative and funding activities).
D. OneMeeting and GovMeeting Legislative Management
Plateform Renewal - Authorize the City Manager, or designee, to execute an agreement with Granicus, LLC, for the software support and maintenance of the OneMeeting and GovMeeting Legislative Management Platform, execute any implementing documents, and take any necessary implementing actions in an amount not-to-exceed $215,716.93 for a 3-year term.
Contact Persons:
Name: Jeremy Huynh Sanford Taylor
Title: Management Analyst II IT Director
Dept: Information Technology
Services
Information Technology
Services
Phone: (510) 494-4847 510-494-4802
E-Mail: [email protected] [email protected]
Recommendation:
1. Authorize the City Manager, or designee, to enter into a subscription renewal Agreement with Granicus, LLC, in the amount of $215,716.93 for a 3-year term for the OneMeeting and GovMeeting Legislative Management Platform.
2. Authorize the City Manager, or designee, to execute any implementing documents and take any implementing actions as necessary.
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E. Centerville Depot Lease Agreement - Approval to Execute a Five-Year Lease Agreement Between the City of Fremont and Zabihullah Akrami for the Operation of a Café at the Historic Centerville Train Depot with the Option to Renew For Two Additional Five-Year Terms.
Contact Persons:
Name: Ian Champeny Hans Larsen
Title: Real Property Agent Public Works Director
Dept: Public Works Public Works
Phone: 510-494-4759 510-494-4722
E-Mail: [email protected] [email protected]
Recommendation: Authorize the City Manager, or designee, to negotiate and execute a five-year lease agreement with Zabihullah Akrami for the operation of a café at the historic Centerville Train Depot with the option to renew for two additional five-year terms.
F. Multipurpose Senior Services Program (MSSP) - Adopt a Resolution Authorizing the City Manager to Execute a
FY 2026/27 Agreement with the California Department of
Aging for City to Administer the Multipurpose Senior Services Program (MSSP) in Southern Alameda County
Contact Persons:
Name: Levon Gibson Arquimides Caldera
Title: Family Services
Administrator
Human Services Director
Dept: Human Services
Department
Human Services Department
Phone: (510) 574-2062 510-574-2056
E-Mail: [email protected] [email protected]
Recommendation: Adopt a resolution authorizing the City Manager, or designee, to execute Agreement MS-2627-37 with the California Department of Aging in an amount not-to-exceed $546,312 for City to administer the MSSP for Southern Alameda County for FY 2026/27.
G. Dumbarton to Quarry Lakes Trail Project - Make Finding of CEQA Exemption for the Dumbarton Bridge to Quarry Lakes Trail Phase A Segment Project (PWC9026)
Contact Persons:
Name: Danielle Del Rosario Hans Larsen
Title: Senior Transportation
Engineer
Public Works Director
Dept: Public Works Public Works
Phone: (510) 494-4535 510-494-4722
E-Mail: [email protected] [email protected]
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Recommendation: Find that the Dumbarton Bridge to Quarry Lakes Trail Phase A Segment Project is exempt from CEQA (pedestrian and bicycle facility project).
H. Firearm Accessories and Equipment - Authorize the City Manager, or her Designee to increase the Purchase Order with ProForce Law Enforcement for an additional $50,000 for a total amount not to exceed $149,000 for firearm accessories and ammunition.
Contact Persons:
Name: Diane Brasil Jared Morrison
Title: Police Business Manager Special Operations Division Lieutenant
Dept: Police Department Police Department
Phone: 510-790-6816 (510) 790-6906
E-Mail: [email protected] [email protected]
Recommendation: Authorize the City Manager, or designee, to increase the Purchase Order with ProForce Law Enforcement by $50,000 for a total amount not-to-exceed $149,000 to ensure the Department can meet required firearms training standards, maintain operational readiness, and prepare the incoming academy classes for safe and effective service.
3. Ceremonial Items
A. Proclamation: Older Americans Month
B. Proclamation: Taiwanese Heritage Week
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
A. FY 2026/27 Proposed Operating Budget - Presentation of Fiscal Year 2026/27 Proposed Operating Budget for the City of Fremont
Contact Persons:
Name: David Persselin
Title: Finance Director
Dept: Finance Department
Phone: 510-494-4631
E-Mail: [email protected]
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Recommendation: Accept staff’s budget presentation and provide comments.
B. Fiscal Year 2026/27 Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) Program - Public Hearing (Published Notice) on the Use of Fiscal Year (FY) 2026/27 Federal Community
Development Block Grant Funds; Adoption of a Resolution Approving the FY 2026/27 Annual Action Plan; and
Authorizing the City Manager to Execute Agreements and
Amendments with the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development and Grantees
Contact Persons:
Name: Robert Lopez Arquimides Caldera
Title: CDBG Administrator Human Services Director
Dept: Human Services
Department
Human Services Department
Phone: 510-574-2043 510-574-2056
E-Mail: [email protected] [email protected]
Recommendation: Staff and the CAC recommend that the City Council take the following actions:
1. Hold a public hearing on the proposed FY 2026-28 CDBG Program Final Statement of Community Development
Objectives and Projected Use of Funds.
2. Approve CDBG funding allocations for the next two fiscal years as recommended in this report, in the amount
of $2,943,797, including:
a. $1,521,433 for capital projects;
b. $340,000 for microenterprise projects;
c. $468,192 for public services; and
d. $614,172 for CDBG Program administration.
3. Adopt a resolution approving and authorizing the submittal of the City’s FY 2026/27 and 2027/28 Final Statement of Community Development Block Grant Objectives and
Projected Use of Funds, and the FY 2026/27 Annual Action Plan; authorizing the City Manager, or designee, to execute all required agreements and any necessary amendments
related to the CDBG Program with HUD and approved
grantees; and making findings of CEQA exemption.
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C. Technology Disruption Policy - Adoption of Disruption Policy for City Council Handbook of Rules and Procedures
Contact Persons:
Name: Alberto Quintanilla Allen DeMers
Title: City Clerk Deputy City Manager
Dept: City Manager's Office City Manager's Office
Phone: 510-284-4009 510-494-4651
E-Mail: [email protected] [email protected]
Recommendation: Adopt a resolution amending the City Council Handbook of Rules and Procedures approving the addition of a Technology Disruption Policy to establish procedures for recessing and reconvening City Council meetings when telephonic, internet service or virtual participant-related disruptions occur.
6. Other Business
7. Items Referred by Councilmembers
A. Councilmember Referrals - None.
B. Appointments to Boards, Commissions, Committees - None.
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
27 May 12, 2026 5:30 p.m. City Council Closed
Session 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 5:30 p.m. CC/FUSD Liaison
Committee Meeting City Hosts Live
June 2, 2026 7:00 p.m. City Council Meeting Council
Chambers Live
June 9, 2026 7:00 p.m. City Council Meeting Council
Chambers Live
June 16, 2026 7:00 p.m. City Council Meeting Council
Chambers Live
June 23, 2026 No meetings
June 30, 2026 No meetings
(5th Tuesday)
July 7, 2026 7:00 p.m. City Council Meeting Council
Chambers Live
July 14, 2026 7:00 p.m. City Council Meeting Council
Chambers Live
July 21, 2026 7:00 p.m. City Council Meeting Council
Chambers Live
July 28, 2026 No meetings
August Recess – No City Council Meetings
September 1, 2026 7:00 p.m. City Council Meeting Council Chambers Live
September 8, 2026 7:00 p.m. City Council Meeting Council Chambers Live
September 15,
2026 7:00 p.m. City Council Meeting Council
Chambers Live
September 22,
2026 5:30 p.m. CC/FUSD Liaison
Committee Meeting District Hosts Live
September 29,
2026 No meetings
(5th Tuesday)