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
Matt Cano, 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
July 07, 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 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.
Agenda and Report - Fremont City Council Meeting - July 07, 2026
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Important Notice Regarding the City Council Meeting.
This meeting is being conducted utilizing teleconferencing and electronic means Pursuant to Government Code Section 54953.4 (Assembly Bill 707), The live stream of the meeting may be viewed on the City of Fremont’s website at www.Fremont.gov/Channel27, which also provides a link to the live stream; or, on Comcast Channel 27. Please note, Channel 27 is only available to Comcast cable subscribers.
Submission of Public Comments: For those wishing to make public comments at the July 7, 2026 Council meeting, you may either: (1) submit your comments by email prior to the meeting, or (2) by Spoken Public Comment during the meeting. If you experience technical problems with the telephonic meeting, please contact the City Clerk’s Office at (510)284-4060 or [email protected].
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:
1. 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.
2. By phone 833-430-0037 (toll free). Webinar ID: 898 0956 0918. Click *9 to raise your hand to speak.
3. By online https://us06web.zoom.us/j/89809560918
a) Use a current, up-to-date browser: Chrome 30+, Firefox 27+, Microsoft Edge 12+, Safari 7+. Certain functionality may be disabled in older browsers including Internet Explorer. Mute all other audio before speaking. Using multiple devices can cause audio feedback.
b) Enter an email address and name. The name will be visible online and will be used to notify you that it is your turn to speak.
c) When the Mayor calls for the item on which you wish to speak, click on “raise hand.” Speakers will be notified shortly before they are called to speak. d) When called, please limit your remarks to the time limit allotted.
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
July 07, 2026
City Council Chambers, 3300 Capitol Avenue, Building A
7:00 PM
Pursuant to Government Code Section 54953(b), the following meeting will include teleconference participation by Councilmember Liu from:
Hyatt Place Hotel
330 Peachtree Street NE
Atlanta, Georgia, 30308 United States
1. Preliminary
A. Call to Order
B. Salute the Flag
C. Roll Call
D. Announcements-Mayor and/or City Manager
E. Report Out of Closed Session (if applicable)
2. Consent Calendar
Items on the Consent Calendar are considered to be routine by the City Council and will be enacted by one motion and one vote. There will be no separate discussion of these items unless a Councilmember or citizen so requests, in which event the item will be removed from the Consent Calendar and considered separately. Additionally, other items without a “Request to Address Council” card in opposition may be added to the consent calendar. The City Attorney will read the title of ordinances to be adopted.
A. Motion To: Waive Further Reading of Proposed Ordinances (This permits reading the title only in lieu of reciting the entire text.) B. Approval of Minutes
1. Approval of Minutes - for the Closed Session of May 5, 2026, Regular Meeting of May 5, 2026, Closed Session of May 12, 2026, Regular Meeting of May 12, 2026, Closed Session of May 19, 2026, Closed Session of May 26, 2026, Regular Meeting of June 2, 2026, Regular Meeting of June 9, 2026, Closed Session of June 16, 2026, Regular Meeting of June 16, 2026, and Closed Session of June 23, 2026
Contact Persons:
Name: Alberto Quintanilla
Title: City Clerk
Dept: City Clerk's Office
Phone: 510-284-4009
E-Mail: [email protected]
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Recommendation: Approve the minutes.
C. Second Reading and Adoption of an Ordinance of the City of Fremont Rezoning a 11.21-Acre Site at 43800 Osgood Road from Regional Commercial (C-R) TO Tech Industrial (I-T) Recommendation: Adopt an Ordinance approving the Rezoning of the project site, and the Project Plans based on the findings and subject to the conditions of approval.
D. Five-Year License Agreement with Tri-City Ecology for use of the California Nursery Historical Park - Authorize the City Manager or her Designee to execute a five-year license
agreement, with two five-year renewal options, with Tri-City Ecology for the use of the California Nursery Historical Park and find this action is exempt from CEQA review.
Contact Persons:
Name: Irene Jordahl Michael Sa
Title: Recreation
Superintendent II
Deputy Director of
Community Services
Dept: Community Services Community Services
Phone: 510-494-4322 510-494-4372
E-Mail: [email protected] [email protected]
RECOMMENDATION:
1. Authorize the City Manager or designee to execute a license agreement with Tri-City Ecology Center providing for use of the California Nursery Historical Park for a five-year period through 2031, with the option to renew for two additional five-year periods that could extend the agreement through 2041.
2. Find that the license agreement is exempt from California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) under CEQA Guidelines Sections 15061, 15183, and 15378.
E. Citywide Bridge Preventive Maintenance Project - Approval of Actions to Accept Bridge Preventive Maintenance Program (BPMP) Grant Funds in the Amount of $2,384,313 and
Appropriate Grant Funds for the Citywide Bridge Preventive Maintenance Project (PWC8120-G); Authorize the City
Manager to Execute Grant Funding Agreement; and Make
Findings of CEQA Exemption
Contact Persons:
Name: Jason Liu Matt Cano
Title: Associate Civil Engineer Public Works Director
Dept: Public Works Public Works
Phone: 510-494-4793 510-494-4722
E-Mail: [email protected] [email protected]
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Recommendation: Approval of the following actions related to the Citywide Bridge Preventive Maintenance Project (PWC8120-G):
1. Accept the BPMP grant funds for design in amount of $361,260 and appropriate the funds to PWC8120-522 (Citywide Bridge Repair).
2. Accept the BPMP grant funds for construction in the amount of $2,023,053 and appropriate the funds to PWC8120-522 (Citywide Bridge Repair).
3. Authorize the City Manager or her designee to execute the grant funding agreement and prepare any other documents required to implement said agreement.
4. Find that the action taken is not a project under CEQA.
F. Auto Mall Parkway Median Improvement Project - Approval of Actions to Accept Federal Grant Funds in the Amount of
$850,000 and Appropriate Funds for the Auto Mall Parkway Median Improvement Project (PWC9119); Authorize the City Manager to Execute Grant Funding Agreement; and Make
Findings of CEQA Exemption.
Contact Persons:
Name: Jason Liu Matt Cano
Title: Associate Civil Engineer Public Works Director
Dept: Public Works Public Works
Phone: 510-494-4793 510-494-4722
E-Mail: [email protected] [email protected]
Recommendation: Approval of the following actions related to federal grant funds for the Auto Mall Parkway Median Improvement Project (PWC9119):
1. Accept HUD grant funds in the amount of $850,000 and appropriate the funds to PWC9119-522.
2. Authorize the City Manager or designee to execute the grant funding agreement and prepare any other documents required to implement said agreement.
3. Find that the action taken is not a project under CEQA.
G. Federal Funding Account Last Mile Broadband Project - Authorize the City Manager, or Designee, to enter into an Indefeasible Right of Use Agreement with Astound Broadband LLC, to establish a public-private partnership with the City to expand internet access to underserved and unserved
communities in Fremont, and to operate and maintain the City’s fiber network as part of the Federal Funding Account Last Mile Broadband Project.
Contact Persons:
Name: Jeremy Huynh Sanford Taylor
Title: Management Analyst II IT Director
Dept: Information Technology
Services
Information Technology
Services
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Phone: (510) 494-4847 510-494-4802
E-Mail: [email protected] [email protected]
Recommendation: Authorize the City Manager or her designee to enter into an Indefeasible Right of Use Agreement and to execute any other agreements and implementing documents with Astound Broadband LLC to establish a public private partnership with the City to expand the availability of internet access to underserved and unserved communities in Fremont and to operate and maintain the City’s fiber network as part of the Federal Funding Account Last Mile Broadband Project.
H. Fiscal Year 2024/25 Financial Audit - Transmittal and Acceptance of Fiscal Year 2024/25 Audit Reports
Contact Persons:
Name: Hein Hein Myat David Persselin
Title: Accounting Manager Finance Director
Dept: Finance Department Finance Department
Phone: 510-494-4602 510-494-4631
E-Mail: [email protected] [email protected]
Recommendation: Receive financial audit reports for Fiscal Year 2024/25 and file.
I. Tract 8718 - Approval of Final Map, Agreements for
Construction of Public and Private Street Improvements, and Dedication of Public Easements for Tract 8718, located at 3440 Walnut Avenue (Capital Development)
Contact Persons:
Name: Jian Huang Matt Cano
Title: Senior Civil Engineer Public Works Director
Dept: Public Works Public Works
Phone: 510-494-4733 510-494-4722
E-Mail: [email protected] [email protected]
Recommendation: Adopt a resolution to:
1. Approve the Final Map and the Improvement Plans for Tract 8718.
2. Authorize the City Manager to execute on behalf of the City the Agreement for Public Improvements entitled “Public Improvement Agreement, Tract 8718”, with the developer, RLS (Fremont), LLC.
3. Authorize the City Manager to execute on behalf of the City the Agreement for Private Improvements entitled “Private
Improvement Agreement, Tract 8718”, with the developer, RLS (Fremont), LLC.
4. Accept the developer’s offer of dedication of real property interests, as identified on the Final Map, provided that the acceptance of any property on which the developer is required to construct public improvements shall be conditioned upon the July 7, 2026 Fremont City Council Page 7
developer’s completion of the improvements to the satisfaction of the City Engineer.
5. Make findings of CEQA exemptions.
J. Services Agreement for Recruitment Marketing and
Advertising – Authorize the City Manager to Execute a Service Agreement with the Hoffman Agency in an amount not to
exceed $150,000 for Fiscal Year 2026/27
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 execute a services agreement with the Hoffman Agency for police recruitment marketing and advertising services for Fiscal Year 2026/27, in an amount not to exceed $150,000.
K. Tract 8684 - Approval of Final Map, Agreements for
Construction of Public and Private Street Improvements, and Dedication of Public Easements for Tract 8684, located at 38134 Temple Way
Contact Persons:
Name: Homira Shafaq Matt Cano
Title: Associate Civil Engineer Public Works Director
Dept: Public Works Public Works
Phone: (510) 494-4780 510-494-4722
E-Mail: [email protected] [email protected]
Recommendation: Adopt a resolution to:
1. Approve the Final Map and the Improvement Plans for Tract 8684.
2. Approve the Agreement for Public Improvements entitled “Public Improvement Agreement, Tract 8684”, with the developer, Fremont Temple 2025, Inc, a California Corporation, and authorize the City Manager to execute the agreement on behalf of the City.
3. Approve the Agreement for Private Improvements entitled “Private Improvement Agreement, Tract 8684”, with the developer, Fremont Temple 2025, Inc, a California Corporation, and authorize the City Manager to execute the agreement on behalf of the City.
4. Accept the developer’s offer of dedication of real property interests, as identified on the Final Map, provided that the acceptance of any property on which the developer is required to construct public improvements shall be conditioned upon the developer’s completion of the improvements to the satisfaction of the City Engineer.
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5. Make findings of CEQA exemption.
L. Professional Engineers & Technicians Association MOU - Consideration of a Resolution Approving a Successor
Memorandum of Understanding with the Professional
Engineers & Technicians Association (PETA)
Contact Persons:
Name: Tina Gallegos Brian Stott
Title: Human Resources
Director
Assistant City Manager
Dept: Human Resources City Manager's Office
Phone: 510-494-4652 510-494-4660
E-Mail: [email protected] [email protected]
Recommendation: Adopt a resolution approving the tentative agreement reached with the Professional Engineers & Technicians Association (PETA) for a successor MOU and authorizing the City Manager to execute an MOU for the period of July 1, 2026, through June 30, 2029; and direct staff to adjust appropriations in the FY 2026/27 adopted operating budget as necessary to implement the terms of the MOU.
M. Fremont Association of Management Employees MOU -
Consideration of a Resolution Approving a Successor
Memorandum of Understanding with the Fremont Association of Management Employees (FAME)
Contact Persons:
Name: Tina Gallegos Brian Stott
Title: Human Resources
Director
Assistant City Manager
Dept: Human Resources City Manager's Office
Phone: 510-494-4652 510-494-4660
E-Mail: [email protected] [email protected]
Recommendation: Adopt a resolution approving the tentative agreement reached with the Fremont Association of Management Employees (FAME) for a successor MOU and authorizing the City Manager to execute an MOU for the period of July 1, 2026, through June 30, 2029; and direct staff to adjust appropriations in the FY 2026/27 adopted operating budget as necessary to implement the terms of the MOU.
N. Teamsters, Local 856 MOU - Consideration of a Resolution Approving a Successor Memorandum of Understanding with
the Teamsters, Local 856 (Teamsters)
Contact Persons:
Name: Tina Gallegos Brian Stott
Title: Human Resources
Director
Assistant City Manager
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Dept: Human Resources City Manager's Office
Phone: 510-494-4652 510-494-4660
E-Mail: [email protected] [email protected]
Recommendation: Adopt a resolution approving the tentative agreement reached with the Teamsters, Local 856 (Teamsters) for a successor MOU and authorizing the City Manager to execute an MOU for the period of July 1, 2026, through June 30, 2029; and direct staff to adjust appropriations in the FY 2026/27 adopted operating budget as necessary to implement the terms of the MOU.
O. Operating Engineers, Local Union No. 3 MOU - Consideration of a Resolution Approving a Successor Memorandum of
Understanding with the Operating Engineers, Local Union No. 3 (OE3)
Contact Persons:
Name: Tina Gallegos Brian Stott
Title: Human Resources
Director
Assistant City Manager
Dept: Human Resources City Manager's Office
Phone: 510-494-4652 510-494-4660
E-Mail: [email protected] [email protected]
Recommendation: Adopt a resolution approving the tentative agreement reached with the Operating Engineers, Local Union No. 3 (OE3) for a successor MOU and authorizing the City Manager to execute an MOU for the period of July 1, 2026, through June 30, 2029; and direct staff to adjust appropriations in the FY 2026/27 adopted operating budget as necessary to implement the terms of the MOU.
P. City of Fremont Employee Association MOU - Consideration of a Resolution Approving a Successor Memorandum of
Understanding with the City of Fremont Employee Association (CFEA)
Contact Persons:
Name: Tina Gallegos Brian Stott
Title: Human Resources
Director
Assistant City Manager
Dept: Human Resources City Manager's Office
Phone: 510-494-4652 510-494-4660
E-Mail: [email protected] [email protected]
Recommendation: Adopt a resolution approving the tentative agreement reached with the City of Fremont Employee Association (CFEA) for a successor MOU and authorizing the City Manager to execute an MOU for the period of July 1, 2026, through June 30, 2029; and direct staff to adjust appropriations in the FY 2026/27 July 7, 2026 Fremont City Council Page 10
adopted operating budget as necessary to implement the terms of the MOU.
3. Ceremonial Items - None.
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. Second Public Hearing of City Charter Consideration - Conduct a Second Public Hearing (Published Notice) to Consider the Charter Work Plan Recommendations by the Charter 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:
1. Receive the staff report.
2. Conduct a second public hearing.
3. Provide direction to staff on the proposed city charter language, including whether the City Council approves the proposed city charter language for the November 2026 ballot.
6. Other Business - None.
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
July 7, 2026 5:30 p.m. City Council Closed
Session Meeting Council Chambers
July 7, 2026 7:00 p.m. City Council Meeting Council Chambers July 14, 2026 7:00 p.m. City Council Meeting Council Chambers July 21, 2026 7:00 p.m. City Council Meeting Council Chambers July 28, 2026 No meetings
August Recess – No City Council Meetings
September 1, 2026 7:00 p.m. City Council Meeting Council Chambers September 8, 2026 7:00 p.m. City Council Meeting Council Chambers September 15, 2026 7:00 p.m. City Council Meeting Council Chambers September 22, 2026 5:30 p.m. CC/FUSD Liaison
Committee Meeting District Hosts
September 29, 2026 No meetings (5th
Tuesday)
October 5, 2026 5:30 p.m. CC/FUSD
Joint Meeting Council Chambers
October 6, 2026 7:00 p.m. City Council Meeting Council Chambers October 13, 2026 7:00 p.m. City Council Meeting Council Chambers October 20, 2026 7:00 p.m. City Council Meeting Council Chambers November 3, 2026 7:00 p.m. City Council Meeting Council Chambers November 10, 2026 7:00 p.m. City Council Meeting Council Chambers November 17, 2026 7:00 p.m. City Council Meeting Council Chambers