Agenda packet, first session — Fremont City Council, September 1, 2026 (part 1 of 2)

City Council Chambers
3300 Capitol Avenue
Fremont, CA

Fremont City Council

Raj Salwan, Mayor
Raymond Liu, Vice Mayor
Teresa Keng, District 1
Desrie Campbell, District 2
Kathy Kimberlin, District 3
Yang Shao, District 4
Yajing Zhang, District 5

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
September 01, 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 - September 01, 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 September 1, 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, or 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: 886 8870 9298. Click *9 to raise your hand to speak.

3. By online https://us06web.zoom.us/j/88688709298
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
September 01, 2026
City Council Chambers, 3300 Capitol Avenue, Building A
7:00 PM

1. Preliminary
A. Call to Order
B. Salute the Flag
C. Roll Call
D. Announcements-Mayor and/or City Manager
E. Report Out of Closed Session (if applicable)

2. Consent Calendar
Items on the Consent Calendar are considered to be routine by the City Council and will be enacted by one motion and one vote. There will be no separate discussion of these items unless a Councilmember or citizen so requests, in which event the item will be removed from the Consent Calendar and considered separately. Additionally, other items without a “Request to Address Council” card in opposition may be added to the consent calendar. The City Attorney will read the title of ordinances to be adopted.

A. Motion To: Waive Further Reading of Proposed Ordinances (This permits reading the title only in lieu of reciting the entire text.) B. Approval of Minutes

1. Approval of Minutes - for the Special Meeting of June 30, 2026, Closed Session Meeting of July 7, 2026, Regular Meeting of July 7, 2026, Closed Session Meeting of July 14, 2026, Regular Meeting of July 14, 2026, Regular Meeting of July 21, 2026, and Special Meeting of July 28, 2026
Contact Persons:

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

Recommendation: Approve minutes.

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C. Report Out of Actions Taken During Council Recess - Report of Actions Taken by the City Manager during Council Recess, July 22, 2026 through August 31, 2026
Contact Persons:

Name: Alberto Quintanilla Allen DeMers
Title: City Clerk Deputy City Manager
Dept: City Clerk's Office City Manager's Office
Phone: 510-284-4009 510-494-4651
E-Mail: [email protected] [email protected]

Recommendation: Receive report acknowledging actions taken by the City Manager, or her designee, during the recess.

D. Amendment To Velosimo Master Licensing Agreement -
Authorize the City Manager, or Designee, to Execute an
Amendment to the Master Licensing Agreement with
Velosimo, Inc. to Add Middleware Connector Services to
Support the Accela-PayPal Integration and Increase the
Maximum Compensation an Additional $49,560 to a New, Not- to-Exceed Amount of $225,561.72.

Contact Persons:

Name: Jennifer Craven Joel Pullen
Title: Business Manager Community Development
Director
Dept: Community
Development
Community Development
Phone: 510-494-4554 510-494-4436
E-Mail: [email protected] [email protected]

Recommendation: Authorize the City Manager, or designee, to execute an amendment to the Master Licensing Agreement with Velosimo, Inc. to add middleware connector services to support the Accela-PayPal integration and increase the not-to-exceed compensation an additional $49,560 to $225,121.72.

E. Award a Construction Contract and Artwork Contracts for Centerville Community Park Expansion Project (PWC 8392C) – Approve the Plans and Specifications; award a Construction Contract in the amount of $9,065,106 to Suarez & Munoz
Construction, Inc, plus a 10% Construction Contingency in the amount of $906,511 for a total construction contract amount of $9,971,617; deny bid protest from A&B Construction;
appropriations actions; approve the first choice artwork selections and award contracts of up to $89,000 to Colin Selig and Rita Soyfertis or backup artists for the public art at Centerville Community Park, as recommended by the City of Fremont’s Art Review Board and Recreation Commission; and September 1, 2026 Fremont City Council Page 5
make findings of CEQA exemption per Guidelines Section
15162.

Contact Persons:

Name: Tara Bhuthimethee Kim Beranek
Title: Parks Planning and Design
Manager
Community Services
Director
Dept: Parks Planning and Design Community Services
Phone: 510-494-4738 510-494-4330
E-
Mail:
[email protected] [email protected]

Recommendation:

1. Find the project to be exempt from further review under California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) pursuant to CEQA Guidelines Section 15162 as the proposed project is consistent with the prior MND for the Centerville Community Park and would not result in substantial changes in the project or to the circumstances under which the project is undertaken.

2. Approve the plans and specifications for the Centerville Community Park Expansion Project, PWC 8392C.

3. Deny the bid protest from A&B Contractors, accept the bid and authorize the City Manager or her designee to award and execute the construction contract with Suarez and
Munuz, Inc. for the bid of $9,065,106, plus 10% contingency in the amount of $906,511, for a total construction contract amount of $9,971,617 for the Centerville Community Park Expansion Project, PWC 8392.

4. Reallocate $65,000 from Central Parks Exercise Equipment (PWC9003-540) to the Centerville Community Park
Expansion Project (PWC 8392-540).

5. Reallocate $575,000 from Pacific Commons Sports Park (PWC8839-540) to the Centerville Community Park
Expansion Project (PWC8392-540).

6. Approve the recommendation of the Art Review Board and Recreation Commission, and authorize the City Manager or her designee to award and execute art commission contracts for up to $89,000 to the first choice artists Colin Selig and Rita Soyfertis.

7. In the event that contract agreements with the first choice artists cannot be executed, authorize the City Manager or her designee to approve and award art commission contracts to second choice artists Colin Selig and Kala Stein for up to $89,000; or if contract agreements with the second choice artists cannot be executed, authorize the City Manager or designee to approve and award an art commission contract to the third choice artist, Rita Soyfertis, for up to $89,000.

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F. Acceptance of Energy Efficiency and Conservation Block Grant - Accept Energy Efficiency and Conservation Block Grant (EECBG) in the Amount of $254,040 and Appropriate Funds to the Central Park Tennis Center Lighting and Electrical Project (PWC8853) and Authorize the City Manager to Execute
Documents Necessary to Accept and Implement the Grant;.

Contact Persons:

Name: Eva Lee Kim Beranek
Title: Landscape Designer II Community Services Director Dept: Parks Planning and
Design
Community Services
Phone: 510-494-4776 510-494-4330
E-Mail: [email protected] [email protected]

Recommendation:

1. Accept EECBG grant funds in the amount of $254,040 and appropriate the funds to the Central Park Tennis Center Lighting and Electrical Project, PWC8853-522.

2. Authorize the City Manager, or designee, to execute any documents necessary to accept the EECBG equipment rebate voucher from the U.S. Department of Energy for the Central Park Tennis Center Lighting and Electrical Project in the amount of $254,040.

G. Purchase of Trash Can Liners - Approval of Multi-Year Purchase Order with Wardley Industrial Inc., in an Amount Not to Exceed $55,000 Annually, for the Purchase of Trash Can Liners
Contact Persons:

Name: Ernie Moreira Kelly King
Title: Urban Landscape
Manager
Maintenance Operations
Director
Dept: Maintenance Operations Maintenance Operations
Phone: (510) 979-5714 510-979-5753
E-Mail: [email protected] [email protected]

Recommendation: Authorize the City Manager, or designee, to execute a Purchase Order with Wardley Industrial Inc., in an amount not to exceed $55,000 annually through June 30, 2033.

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H. Vacation of a Portion of Sutton Loop - Adopt a Resolution Summarily Vacating a Portion of Sutton Loop (PLN2025-
00114); Make Findings of CEQA Exemption
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:
a. To summarily vacate a portion of Sutton Loop located at the rear of 3366 Peralta Boulevard; subject to concurrent
recordation of easements on Peralta Boulevard;
b. Authorize the City Manager or designee to execute a grant deed conveying the area to be vacated on Sutton Loop to the property owner; and
c. Make findings, including findings of CEQA exemption.

I. Traffic Safety Education Services - Authorization to Execute a Professional Service Agreement with Safe Moves in the
Amount of $211,000.00 to Provide Walking and Biking Safety Education Services for Students; Make Finding of CEQA
Exemption.

Contact Persons:

Name: Danielle Del Rosario Matt Cano
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]

Recommendations:

1. Authorize the City Manager or designee to execute a
Professional Service Agreement with Safe Moves for Student Traffic Education Services in an amount not to exceed
$211,000.00.

2. Find the action is exempt from the requirements of the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) pursuant to CEQA Guidelines Section 15061 (b)(3) and 15378(b).

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3. Ceremonial Items
A. Proclamation - Ukrainian Independence Day

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. Bond Issuance For Pacific West Communities, Inc. - Public Hearing (Published Notice) in Accordance with the Tax Equity and Fiscal Responsibility Act (TEFRA) to Consider the issuance of Tax-Exempt Bonds by California Municipal Finance
Authority (CMFA) for Fremont Warm Springs Pacific
Associates, LP. (Warm Springs Apartments)
Contact Persons:

Name: Lucia Hughes David Persselin
Title: Housing Manager Finance Director
Dept: Housing Finance Department
Phone: 510-494-4506 510-494-4631
E-Mail: [email protected] [email protected]

Recommendation:

1. Hold a public hearing in accordance with the Tax Equity and Fiscal Responsibility Act of 1982 (TEFRA); and,

2. Adopt a Resolution approving the issuance of Multifamily Housing Revenue Bonds by the California Municipal Finance Authority for the purpose of financing an affordable housing project in the City of Fremont to be developed by Fremont Warm Springs Pacific Associates LP.

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B. Substantial Amendment to Federal Annual Action Plan and Authorizations for the Fremont Family Resource Center
Enhancing Navigation Project - Public Hearing (Published Notice) on Adoption of Resolution Approving Substantial Amendment to FY 2024/25 Annual Action Plan; Increase the Appropriation for the Fremont Family Resource Center
Navigation Enhancing Project; Authorize the City Manager to Execute an Agreement with Square Signs LLC, DBA Front Signs and Make Findings of CEQA Exemption
Contact Persons:

Name: Robert Lopez Jimmy Chen
Title: CDBG Administrator Facilities Manager
Dept: Human Services
Department
Public Works
Phone: 510-574-2043 510-494-4715
E-Mail: [email protected] [email protected]

Recommendation: Staff recommend that the City Council do the following:

1. Hold a public hearing on the proposed substantial amendment to the City’s FY 2024-2025 Annual Action Plan to increase funding for the FRC Enhancing Navigation Project by $79,162.

2. Adopt a resolution amending the City’s FY 2024-2025 Annual Action Plan as recommended by staff herein and authorizing the City Manager or designee submit the amended FY 2024-2025 Annual Action Plan to HUD.

3. Appropriate an additional $79,162 in the CDBG account (HHS2463) of Fund 105 for a total amount of $209,162 for the FRC Enhancing Navigation Project.

4. Accept the bid and award the construction contract for the FRC Enhancing Navigation Project to the lowest responsive and responsible bidder, Square Signs LLC, DBA Front Signs, in the amount of $132,125, with a 15% contingency in the amount of $19,819, for a total construction contract amount of $151,944, and authorize the City Manager or designee to execute the contract.

5. Find the FRC Enhancing Navigation Project is exempt from CEQA review as specified in this report.

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C. Warm Springs Court Street Vacation - Public Hearing
(Published Notice) and Adoption of a Resolution to Vacate a Remnant Portion of Warm Springs Court - PLN2024-00163;
Make Findings of CEQA Exemption
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]

Recommendations:

1. Conduct a public hearing.

2. Adopt a resolution that:
a. Orders the vacation of a portion of Warm Springs Court, reserving an easement over the entire area as depicted
and described in the plat and legal description, and
conditioned upon the City’s receipt of $112,000 payment for the fair market value of the area to be vacated;
b. Authorize the sale of the land and appropriate the sale proceeds of $112,000 into the General Fund;
c. Authorize the City Manager or designee to execute a
grant deed conveying the area to be vacated as shown in the plat and legal description to 101 Realty Investment LLC, a California Limited Liability Company, or its
successor(s) in interest at the fair market value of
$112,000; and
d. Make findings, including findings of CEQA exemption.

D. Governance and Organizational Modifications - Governance and Modifications As Follow-Up From Charter City Initiative 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: Receive the staff report and provide direction on whether to proceed with the implementation of each action according to the proposed timeline.

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6. Other Business - None.

7. Items Referred by Councilmembers
A. Councilmember Referrals

1. Mayor Salwan Referral: Designation of League of California Cities Annual Conference Voting Delegate
Contact Persons:

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

Recommendation: By motion, appoint Councilmember Shao as the City’s voting delegate for the League of California Cities Annual Conference and Councilmember Campbell as the voting alternate.

B. Appointments to Boards, Commissions, Committees

1. Mayor Salwan Referral - Appointments 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

Citizens Advisory Committee Chinmoy Roy 12/31/2028 Human Relations Commission Brandon T. Sass 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
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 November 24, 2026 No meeting
December 1, 2026 7:00 p.m. City Council Meeting Council Chambers December 8, 2026 7:00 p.m. City Council Meeting Council Chambers December 15, 2026 7:00 p.m. City Council Meeting Council Chambers

Fremont City Council Meeting: 09/01/26 07:00 PM
3300 Capitol Avenue Div/Dept: City Clerk's Office
Fremont, CA 94538 Category: Approval of Minutes

SCHEDULED
Sponsors:

COUNCIL STAFF REPORT (ID # 5809) DOC ID: 5809
Updated: 8/20/2026 9:23 AM by Alberto Quintanilla Page 1 Approval of Minutes - for the Special Meeting of June 30, 2026, Closed Session Meeting of July 7, 2026, Regular Meeting of July 7, 2026, Closed Session Meeting of July 14, 2026, Regular Meeting of July 14, 2026, Regular Meeting of July 21, 2026, and Special Meeting of July 28, 2026
Contact Persons:

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

Approval of Minutes - for the Special Meeting of June 30, 2026, Closed Session Meeting of July 7, 2026, Regular Meeting of July 7, 2026, Closed Session Meeting of July 14, 2026, Regular Meeting of July 14, 2026, Regular Meeting of July 21, 2026, and Special Meeting of July 28, 2026.

ATTACHMENTS:
• DRAFT - 2026-06-30 CC Minutes - State of the City Address • DRAFT - 2026-07-07 CC Minutes - Closed Session
• DRAFT - 2026-07-07 CC Minutes
• DRAFT - 2026-07-14 CC Minutes - Closed Session
• DRAFT - 2026-07-14 CC Minutes
• DRAFT - 2026-07-21 CC Minutes
• DRAFT - 2026-07-28 CC Special Meeting Minutes-Charter Consideration

Recommendation: Approve minutes.

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Mayor Salwan State of the City Address
Special Meeting Minutes
State of the City Address
June 30, 2026
6:30 PM TO 8:00 PM
Fremont Downtown Event Center
3500 Capital Avenue, Fremont
Call To Order & Welcome By The Mayor
The meeting was called to order by Mayor Salwan at 6:33 p.m.

Angela Tirado sang the National Anthem.

Present: Mayor Salwan and Councilmembers: Keng, Campbell, Kimberlin, and Liu

Absent: Vice Mayor Zhang and Councilmember Shao
Staff Present: City Manager Shackelford, City Attorney Alvarado, Assistant City Manager Briggs, and City Leadership Team State of the City Address
Mayor Salwan provided updates on the City’s latest initiatives and successes.

Public Comments
Speakers: Yibin Ma, Jacob Martin, Cynthia Tanyan, Wendy Huang, Kelly Abreu, Yashdeep Deswal, and Gita Chaudary shared a variety of questions and comments.

Closing Remarks & Meeting Adjournment
Mayor Salwan provided closing remarks and concluded the State of the City Address at 7:38 p.m.

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Mayor Salwan State of the City Address

________________________________
Raj Salwan, Mayor
Attest:
_______________________________
Alberto Quintanilla, City Clerk

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Minutes
Fremont City Council Special Meeting
July 7, 2026
Fremont City Hall and
Virtual Meeting via Zoom
5:30 p.m.

Call to Order: Mayor Salwan called the meeting to order at 5:31 p.m.

Roll Call: Present: Mayor Salwan, Councilmembers: Campbell, Kimberlin, Shao, and Liu
Vice Mayor Zhang arrived at 5:32 p.m.

Councilmember Keng arrived at 5:40 p.m.

Public Comment: None.

Convened to a Closed Session at 5:33 p.m.

Conference with Legal Counsel:
(California Government Code Section 54956)
Potential Litigation:

One Case
Conference with Labor Negotiator:
(California Government Code Section 54957.6)
City Designated Representatives:

Ashwini Kantak of MRG, LLC
Unrepresented Employees:

City Attorney
Conference with Labor Negotiator:
(California Government Code Section 54957.6)
City Designated Representatives: Karena McGee Shackelford, City Manager; Rafael E. Alvarado, Jr., City Attorney; Brian Stott, Assistant City Manager; Christina Briggs, Assistant City Manager; Allen DeMers, Deputy City Manager; David Persselin, Finance Director; Tina Gallegos, Human Resources Director; Elana Rivkin-Haas, Senior Deputy City Attorney; Charles Sakai, Designated Representative; and Allyson Hauck, Designated Representative

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The Special Meeting of the Fremont City Council adjourned at 6:50 p.m.

Attest: Approved:
_____________________________ ___________________________ Alberto Quintanilla, City Clerk Raj Salwan, Mayor

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*Consent Items

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Minutes
Fremont City Council Meeting
July 7, 2026
Fremont City Hall and
Virtual Meeting via Zoom
7:00 p.m.

1. Preliminary
A. Call to Order: Mayor Salwan called the meeting to order at 7:00 p.m.

B. Flag Salute: Councilmember Kimberlin led the salute to the flag.

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

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

City Manager Shackelford shared information regarding items of Council/community interest and introduced colleagues.

E. Report Out of Closed Session
City Attorney Alvarado reported that the Council conducted a conference in Closed Session this evening. The Council discussed Conference with Legal Counsel Pursuant to California Government Code Section 54956, Potential Litigation (one case); Conference with Labor Negotiator Pursuant to California Government Code Section 54957.6, City Designated Representatives, Ashwini Kantak of MRG, LLC, Unrepresented Employees, City Attorney; and Conference with Labor Negotiator. No reportable action was taken.

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

On a motion by Councilmember Shao, seconded by Councilmember Campbell, the City Council waived further readings of proposed ordinances.

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Ayes: Mayor Salwan, Vice Mayor Zhang, Councilmembers:

Keng, Campbell, Kimberlin, Shao, Liu
Noes: None

Absent: None
Abstain: None
* B. 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 See Green Sheet on file that contains a correction to the Minutes of May 12, 2026 and the Minutes of June 16, 2026.

This item was removed from the Consent Calendar.

On a motion by Councilmember Kimberlin, seconded by Councilmember Shao, the City Council approved the minutes, as corrected, with directions to amend the approved minutes to include the names of ceremonial item recipients and to include the names of ceremonial item recipients in all future City Council meeting minutes.

Ayes: Mayor Salwan, Vice Mayor Zhang, Councilmembers:

Keng, Campbell, Kimberlin, Shao, Liu
Noes: None

Absent: None
Abstain: None
* 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)
On a motion by Councilmember Shao, seconded by Councilmember Campbell, the City Council adopted Ordinance 03-2026 approving the Rezoning of the project site, and the Project Plans based on the findings and subject to the conditions of approval.

Ayes: Mayor Salwan, Vice Mayor Zhang, Councilmembers:

Keng, Campbell, Kimberlin, Shao, Liu
Noes: None

Absent: None
Abstain: None

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

1. Authorized 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. Found that the license agreement is exempt from California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) under CEQA Guidelines
Sections 15061, 15183, and 15378.

Ayes: Mayor Salwan, Vice Mayor Zhang, Councilmembers:

Keng, Campbell, Kimberlin, Shao, Liu
Noes: None

Absent: None
Abstain: None
* 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
On a motion by Councilmember Shao, seconded by Councilmember Campbell, the City Council approved the following actions related to the Citywide Bridge Preventive Maintenance Project (PWC8120-G):

1. Accepted the BPMP grant funds for design in amount of $361,260 and appropriate the funds to PWC8120-522 (Citywide Bridge Repair).

2. Accepted the BPMP grant funds for construction in the amount of $2,023,053 and appropriate the funds to PWC8120-522 (Citywide Bridge Repair).

3. Authorized the City Manager, or her designee, to execute the grant funding agreement and prepare any other documents required to implement said agreement.

4. Found that the action taken is not a project under CEQA.

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Ayes: Mayor Salwan, Vice Mayor Zhang, Councilmembers:

Keng, Campbell, Kimberlin, Shao, Liu
Noes: None

Absent: None
Abstain: None
* 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
On a motion by Councilmember Shao, seconded by Councilmember Campbell, the City Council approved the following actions related to federal grant funds for the Auto Mall Parkway Median Improvement Project (PWC9119):

1. Accepted HUD grant funds in the amount of $850,000 and appropriate the funds to PWC9119-522.

2. Authorized the City Manager or designee to execute the grant funding agreement and prepare any other documents required to implement said agreement.

3. Found that the action taken is not a project under CEQA.

Ayes: Mayor Salwan, Vice Mayor Zhang, Councilmembers:

Keng, Campbell, Kimberlin, Shao, Liu
Noes: None

Absent: None
Abstain: None
* 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
On a motion by Councilmember Shao, seconded by Councilmember Campbell, the City Council authorized 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

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Fremont and to operate and maintain the City’s fiber network as part of the Federal Funding Account Last Mile Broadband Project.

Ayes: Mayor Salwan, Vice Mayor Zhang, Councilmembers:

Keng, Campbell, Kimberlin, Shao, Liu
Noes: None

Absent: None
Abstain: None
* H. Fiscal Year 2024/25 Financial Audit - Transmittal and Acceptance of Fiscal Year 2024/25 Audit Reports
On a motion by Councilmember Shao, seconded by Councilmember Campbell, the City Council received financial audit reports for Fiscal Year 2024/25 and file.

Ayes: Mayor Salwan, Vice Mayor Zhang, Councilmembers:

Keng, Campbell, Kimberlin, Shao, Liu
Noes: None

Absent: None
Abstain: None
* 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)
On a motion by Councilmember Shao, seconded by Councilmember Campbell, the City Council adopted Resolution No. 2026-44 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 developer’s completion of the improvements to the satisfaction of the City Engineer.

5. Make findings of CEQA exemptions.

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Ayes: Mayor Salwan, Vice Mayor Zhang, Councilmembers:

Keng, Campbell, Kimberlin, Shao, Liu
Noes: None

Absent: None
Abstain: None
* 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
On a motion by Councilmember Shao, seconded by Councilmember Campbell, the City Council authorized 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.

Ayes: Mayor Salwan, Vice Mayor Zhang, Councilmembers:

Keng, Campbell, Kimberlin, Shao, Liu
Noes: None

Absent: None
Abstain: None

* 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
On a motion by Councilmember Shao, seconded by Councilmember Campbell, the City Council adopted Resolution No. 2026-45 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.

5. Make findings of CEQA exemption.

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Ayes: Mayor Salwan, Vice Mayor Zhang, Councilmembers:

Keng, Campbell, Kimberlin, Shao, Liu
Noes: None

Absent: None
Abstain: None
* L. Professional Engineers & Technicians Association MOU - Consideration of a Resolution Approving a Successor Memorandum of Understanding with the Professional Engineers & Technicians Association (PETA)
On a motion by Councilmember Shao, seconded by Councilmember Campbell, the City Council adopted Resolution No. 2026-46 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.

Ayes: Mayor Salwan, Vice Mayor Zhang, Councilmembers:

Keng, Campbell, Kimberlin, Shao, Liu
Noes: None

Absent: None
Abstain: None
* 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)
On a motion by Councilmember Shao, seconded by Councilmember Campbell, the City Council adopted Resolution No. 2026-47 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.

Ayes: Mayor Salwan, Vice Mayor Zhang, Councilmembers:

Keng, Campbell, Kimberlin, Shao, Liu
Noes: None

Absent: None
Abstain: None

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* N. Teamsters, Local 856 MOU - Consideration of a Resolution Approving a Successor Memorandum of Understanding with the Teamsters, Local 856 (Teamsters)
On a motion by Councilmember Shao, seconded by Councilmember Campbell, the City Council adopted Resolution No. 2026-48 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.

Ayes: Mayor Salwan, Vice Mayor Zhang, Councilmembers:

Keng, Campbell, Kimberlin, Shao, Liu
Noes: None

Absent: None
Abstain: None
* 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)
On a motion by Councilmember Shao, seconded by Councilmember Campbell, the City Council City Council adopted Resolution No. 2026-49 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.

Ayes: Mayor Salwan, Vice Mayor Zhang, Councilmembers:

Keng, Campbell, Kimberlin, Shao, Liu
Noes: None

Absent: None
Abstain: None

* 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)
On a motion by Councilmember Shao, seconded by Councilmember Campbell, the City Council City Council adopted Resolution No. 2026-50 approving the tentative agreement reached with the City of Fremont Employee Association (CFEA) for a successor MOU and authorizing the City

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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.

Ayes: Mayor Salwan, Vice Mayor Zhang, Councilmembers:

Keng, Campbell, Kimberlin, Shao, Liu
Noes: None

Absent: None
Abstain: None

3. Ceremonial Items – None.

4. Public Communications
A. Oral and Written Communications
Communications submitted to the City Clerk were compiled, distributed to the City Council and staff, and published in the City's Agenda Center on fremont.gov and placed on file.

Mayor Salwan opened the public comment period. The following people commented: Krysten Laine, Jessica Craig, Benjie Craig, and Vipin. There being no additional speakers, Mayor Salwan closed the public comment period.

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 City Attorney Rafael Alvarado and Assistant City Manager Christina Briggs shared a presentation and were available for questions.

Mayor Salwan opened the public comment period. The following people commented: Andreas Kadavanich, Cam, Steve Medieros, John Rennels, Dharminder Diwan, Sundari Yanaman Ram Sankaran, Cindy Mozzetti, Linda Dewlaney, Narayanan Chidambaram, Diane Shaw, Jack Rogers, Robert Wieckowski, Dominic D. Dutta, Herbert Chiu, Vipin, Shon Khisti, Moina Shaiq, Manan Patel, Jane Mueller, Jessica Craig, Benjie Craig, Lance Kwan, Ayyanar Gurusamy, Subburaj, TS Ramachandran, Umanu Shah, Jing Min Yang, Steve Chan, Ann Natarajan, Sue Chan, Adeles Fan, Amri Maheshwari, John Hinds, Krysten Laine, Ramesh Sathiyam, Anand Viprarthy, Salim Mastan, David Stark, Vamshi Ginka, Aziz Awari, Kelly

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

City Council:

1. Received the staff report.

2. Conducted a second public hearing.

3. Provided 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.

Ayes: Mayor Salwan, Vice Mayor Zhang, Councilmembers:

Keng, Campbell, Kimberlin, Shao, Liu
Noes: None

Absent: None
Abstain: None

6. Other Business – None.

7. Items Referred by Councilmembers
A. Council Referrals – None.

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

C. Legislative Actions – None.

D. Report on Committee Assignments – None

8. Adjournment: There being no further business, Mayor Salwan adjourned the meeting at 9:24 p.m.

Attest: Approved:

Alberto Quintanilla, City Clerk Raj Salwan, Mayor

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Minutes
Fremont City Council Special Meeting
July 14, 2026
Fremont City Hall and
Virtual Meeting via Zoom
6:00 p.m.

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

Roll Call: Present: Mayor Salwan, Vice Mayor Zhang, Councilmembers:

Keng, Campbell, Kimberlin, Shao, and Liu

Public Comment: None.

Convened to a Closed Session at 6:01 p.m.

Conference with Legal Counsel:
(California Government Code Section 54956.9)

Existing Litigation:

Agyapal Bahia v. City of Fremont, USDC Case No. 3:25-cv-09054-PHK Conference with Legal Counsel:
(California Government Code Section 54956.9(c))

Initiation of Litigation:

One Case

The Special Meeting of the Fremont City Council adjourned at 6:46 p.m.

Attest: Approved:

_____________________________ ___________________________ Alberto Quintanilla, City Clerk Raj Salwan, Mayor

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Minutes
Fremont City Council Meeting
July 14, 2026
Fremont City Hall and
Virtual Meeting via Zoom
7:00 p.m.

1. Preliminary
A. Call to Order: Mayor Salwan called the meeting to order at 7:00 p.m.

B. Flag Salute: Councilmember Campbell led the salute to the flag.

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

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

City Manager Shackelford introduced colleagues.

E. Report Out of Closed Session
City Attorney Alvarado reported that the Council conducted a conference in Closed Session this evening. The Council discussed Conference with Legal Counsel on Existing Litigation Pursuant to California Government Code Section 54956.9; and Conference with Legal Counsel on Initiation of Litigation of One Case. No reportable action was taken.

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

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

Ayes: Mayor Salwan, Vice Mayor Zhang, Councilmembers:

Keng, Campbell, Kimberlin, Shao, Liu
Noes: None

Absent: None
Abstain: None
* B. Approval of Minutes – None.

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* C. On-Call Land Use And Development Consultant Services Authorize the City Manager or Designee to Execute Master Service Agreements with Consulting Firms to Support Land Use and Development Services
On a motion by Vice Mayor Zhang, seconded by Councilmember Keng, the City Council approved and authorized the City Manager, or designee, to enter into and take all steps reasonable and necessary to implement on- call master service agreements with the consultants listed below.

1. Approve and authorize the City Manager, or designee, to execute a Master Service Agreement with Good City Company for on-call planning and environmental review services for a term of five years in an amount not to exceed $500,000;

2. Approve and authorize the City Manager, or designee, to execute a Master Service Agreement with PlaceWorks, Inc. for on-call planning and environmental review services for a term of five years in an amount not to exceed $500,000;

3. Approve and authorize the City Manager or designee to execute a Master Service Agreement with Urban Planning Partners, Inc. for on-call planning and environmental review services for a term of five years in an amount not to exceed $500,000;

4. Approve and authorize the City Manager or designee to execute a Master Service Agreement with Circle Point for on-call environmental review consultant services for a term of five years in an amount not to exceed $500,000;

5. Approve and authorize the City Manager or designee to execute a Master Service Agreement with David J. Powers for on-call environmental review consultant services for a term of five years in an amount not to exceed $500,000;

6. Approve and authorize the City Manager or designee to execute a Master Service Agreement with Triple HS (dba HT Harvey & Associates) for on-call biological resources consultant services for a term of five years in an amount not to exceed $500,000;

7. Approve and authorize the City Manager or designee to execute a Master Service Agreement with Illingworth & Rodkin for on-call acoustic, vibration, and air quality consultant services for a term of five years in an amount not to exceed $500,000;

8. Approve and authorize the City Manager or designee to execute a Master Service Agreement with Lamphier-Gregory for on-call environmental review consultant services for a term of five years in an amount not to exceed $500,000;

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9. Approve and authorize the City Manager or designee to execute a Master Service Agreement with SLR International Corporation for on-call planning and environmental review services for a term of five years in an amount not to exceed $500,000;

10. Approve and authorize the City Manager or designee to execute a Master Service Agreement with Architectural Resources Group, Inc. for on-call historic resources and planning consultant services for a term of five years in an amount not to exceed $500,000;

11. Approve and authorize the City Manager or designee to execute a Master Service Agreement with Galvin Preservation Associates, Inc. (dba GPA Consultants) for on-call historic resources and planning consultant services for a term of five years in an amount not to exceed $500,000;

12. Approve and authorize the City Manager or designee to execute a Master Service Agreement with Page & Turnbull, Inc. for on-call historic resources and planning consultant services for a term of five years in an amount not to exceed $500,000;

13. Approve and authorize the City Manager or designee to execute a Master Service Agreement with BAE Urban Economics, Inc. for on-call economic and fiscal planning and analysis consultant services for a term of five years in an amount not to exceed $500,000;

14. Approve and authorize the City Manager or designee to execute a Master Service Agreement with 4LEAF, Inc. for on-call Building and Fire Code plan review and inspection review consultant services for a term of five years in an amount not to exceed $500,000;

15. Approve and authorize the City Manager or designee to execute a Master Service Agreement with CSG Consultants, Inc. for on-call Building and Fire Code plan review and inspection consultant services for a term of five years in an amount not to exceed $500,000;

16. Approve and authorize the City Manager or designee to execute a Master Service Agreement with Forster Consulting Services for on-call hazardous materials plan review and inspection consultant services for a term of five years in an amount not to exceed $750,000; and

17. Approve and authorize the City Manager or designee to execute a Master Service Agreement with Urban37, Inc. for on-call Building and Fire Code plan review and inspection consultant services for a term of five years in an amount not to exceed $500,000.

Ayes: Mayor Salwan, Vice Mayor Zhang, Councilmembers:

Keng, Campbell, Kimberlin, Shao, Liu
Noes: None

Absent: None
Abstain: None

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* D. General Obligation Bonds Tax Rate for FY 2026/27 - Adopt a Resolution Setting the Annual Tax Rate for Voter-Approved General Obligation Bonds Debt Service for Fiscal Year 2026/27 and Authorizing the County of Alameda to Collect and Enforce the Levy on Behalf of the City
On a motion by Vice Mayor Zhang, seconded by Councilmember Keng, the City Council adopted Resolution No. 2026-51 to (1) establish the Fire Safety Project General Obligation Bonds tax rate of $0.0032 per $100 of assessed valuation (0.0032%) for Fiscal Year 2026/27, and (2) request and authorize the County of Alameda to levy a tax on all taxable properties in the City as a voter-approved levy with respect to the Fire Safety Project General Obligation Bonds.

Ayes: Mayor Salwan, Vice Mayor Zhang, Councilmembers:

Keng, Campbell, Kimberlin, Shao, Liu
Noes: None

Absent: None
Abstain: None
* E. School Resource Officer Program Agreement – Authorize the City Manager or her Designee to Enter into a Memorandum of
Understanding with the Fremont Unified School District to Continue the School Resource Officer Program
This item was removed from the Consent Calendar. Police Chief Floyd Mitchell, Police Captain Matthew Snelson, Police Lieutenant Calvin Tang responded to questions from Councilmembers.

Mayor Salwan opened the public comment period. The following people commented: Kelly Abreu and Manisha Pathak. There being no additional speakers, Mayor Salwan closed the public comment period.

On a motion by Councilmember Campbell, seconded by Councilmember Liu, the City Council authorized the City Manager or designee to execute the Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) with the Fremont Unified School District for the School Resource Officer Program

Ayes: Mayor Salwan, Vice Mayor Zhang, Councilmembers:

Keng, Campbell, Kimberlin, Shao, Liu
Noes: None

Absent: None
Abstain: None

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* F. Purchase of Trash Can Liners - Approval of Multi-Year Purchase Order with Unipak Corporation in an Amount Not to Exceed $55,000 Annually for the Purchase of Trash Can Liners
On a motion by Vice Mayor Zhang, seconded by Councilmember Keng, the City Council authorized the City Manager, or designee, to execute a Purchase Order with Unipak Corporation in an amount not to exceed $55,000 annually through June 30, 2033.

Ayes: Mayor Salwan, Vice Mayor Zhang, Councilmembers:

Keng, Campbell, Kimberlin, Shao, Liu
Noes: None

Absent: None
Abstain: None
* G. Social Services for Older Adults - Authorize the City Manager, or Designee, to Amend Agreements with Alameda County Social Services Agency to Provide Services to Older Adults and Appropriate Funding for FY 2026/27
On a motion by Vice Mayor Zhang, seconded by Councilmember Keng, the City Council:

1. Authorized the City Manager, or designee, to amend two agreements with the Alameda County Social Services Agency to extend the terms through December 31, 2026, revise the FY 2026/27 budgets for older adult services, and increase the not-to-exceed amounts for each agreement as follows:
a. For Family Caregiver Support, from $569,235 to 664,108. b. For Case Management, from $332,046 to $451,914.

2. Increased the revenue estimate and appropriate an additional $9,186 to the AFS City Partners, AFS OASS Case Management (Fund 106).

Ayes: Mayor Salwan, Vice Mayor Zhang, Councilmembers:

Keng, Campbell, Kimberlin, Shao, Liu
Noes: None

Absent: None
Abstain: None

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* H. Access Point and Housing Resource Center Services Agreement - Authorize the City Manager, or Designee, to Enter into a Services Agreement with Abode Services for the City to Provide Access Point and Housing Resource Center Services; and Appropriate Additional Funds
On a motion by Vice Mayor Zhang, seconded by Councilmember Keng, the City Council:

1. Authorized the City Manager, or her designee, to execute a Services Agreement in an amount not to exceed $512,252 with Abode Services for City to provide Access Point and Housing Resource Center services.

2. Increased revenue estimate and appropriate an additional $200,438 for these services in the Alameda County Health Fund (Fund 179).

Ayes: Mayor Salwan, Vice Mayor Zhang, Councilmembers:

Keng, Campbell, Kimberlin, Shao, Liu
Noes: None

Absent: None
Abstain: None
* I. On-Call Financial Analysis Consultant Services – Authorize the City Manager or Designee to Execute a Master Service Agreement with Mosaic Urban Development, LLC to Support Affordable Housing Financial Analysis Services for the Next Five Years
On a motion by Vice Mayor Zhang, seconded by Councilmember Keng, the City Council approved and authorized the City Manager, or designee, to execute and take all steps reasonable and necessary to implement a Master Professional Services Agreement with Mosaic Urban Development, LLC, for on-call affordable housing financial analysis services for a term of five years in an amount not to exceed $500,000.

Ayes: Mayor Salwan, Vice Mayor Zhang, Councilmembers:

Keng, Campbell, Kimberlin, Shao, Liu
Noes: None

Absent: None
Abstain: None

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* J. Alameda County Transportation Commission (ACTC) Grant Funding Applications - Adopt ACTC’S Resolution of Local Support for the Submittal of Project Applications for the 2028 ACTC Comprehensive Investment Program for the Following Projects: 1) Centerville Equity Priority Community Safe and Smart Corridor Project, 2) Fremont Boulevard Active Transportation Improvement (Nicolet Avenue to Alder Avenue) Project, 3) Dumbarton to Quarry Lakes Trail – Segment A Project, 4) Dumbarton to Quarry Lakes Trail (I- 880/Decoto Interchange), and 5) East Bay Greenway Regional Trail (Irvington BART to Fremont BART) Project; and Make Findings of CEQA Exemption
On a motion by Councilmember Vice Mayor Zhang, seconded by Councilmember Keng, the City Council:

1. Adopted Resolution No. 2026-52, Resolution of Local Support for the Dumbarton to Quarry Lakes Trail – Segment A Project;

2. Adopted Resolution No. 2026-53, Resolution of Local Support for the Dumbarton to Quarry Lakes Trail – Segment C (I-880/Decoto Interchange) Project;

3. Adopted Resolution No. 2026-54, Resolution of Local Support for the Centerville Equity Priority Community Safe and Smart Corridor Project;

4. Adopted Resolution No. 2026-55, Resolution of Local Support for the Fremont Boulevard Active Transportation Improvements (Nicolet Avenue to Alder Avenue) Project;

5. Adopted Resolution No. 2026-56, Resolution of Local Support for the East Bay Greenway Regional Trail (Irvington BART to Fremont BART) Project; and

6. Found that the action taken is not a project under CEQA.

Ayes: Mayor Salwan, Vice Mayor Zhang, Councilmembers:

Keng, Campbell, Kimberlin, Shao, Liu
Noes: None

Absent: None
Abstain: None

* K. Fifth Amendment to the City Attorney Employment Agreement - Consideration of an Amendment to the Employment Agreement between City Attorney Rafael E. Alvarado, Jr. and the City of Fremont
On a motion by Vice Mayor Zhang, seconded by Councilmember Keng, the City Council Adopted Resolution No. 2026-57 authorizing the Mayor to execute a Fifth Amendment to the City Attorney Employment Agreement

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approving a five percent (5%) merit adjustment to salary and an additional one-time liquidation of 40 hours of general leave.

Ayes: Mayor Salwan, Vice Mayor Zhang, Councilmembers:

Keng, Campbell, Kimberlin, Shao, Liu
Noes: None

Absent: None
Abstain: None

3. Ceremonial Items – None.

Mayor Salwan opened the public comment period. The following people commented: Joe Rose and Kelly Abreu. There being no additional speakers, Mayor Salwan closed the public comment period.

5. Scheduled Items
A. Second Reading and Adoption of an Ordinance of the City of Fremont Authorizing an Amendment to the Contract Between the City of Fremont and the Board of Administration of the Public Employees' Retirement System
Human Resources Director Tina Gallegos was available for questions.

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

On a motion by Councilmember Shao, seconded by Councilmember Liu, the City Council adopted Ordinance No. 04-2026 authorizing an amendment to the City’s contract with CalPERS.

Ayes: Mayor Salwan, Vice Mayor Zhang, Councilmembers:

Keng, Campbell, Kimberlin, Shao, Liu
Noes: None

Absent: None
Abstain: None

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6. Other Business – None.

7. Items Referred by Councilmembers
A. Council Referrals – None.

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

C. Legislative Actions – None.

D. Report on Committee Assignments – None

8. Adjournment: There being no further business, Mayor Salwan called for a moment of silence in honor and memory of former Alameda County Supervisor Scott Haggerty and adjourned the meeting at 7:34 p.m.

Attest: Approved:

Alberto Quintanilla, City Clerk Raj Salwan, Mayor

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Minutes
Fremont City Council Meeting
July 21, 2026
Fremont City Hall and
Virtual Meeting via Zoom
7:00 p.m.

1. Preliminary
A. Call to Order: Mayor Salwan called the meeting to order at 7:00 p.m.

B. Flag Salute: Councilmember Liu led the salute to the flag.

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

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

City Manager Shackelford introduced colleagues.

E. Report Out of Closed Session – None.

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

On a motion by Councilmember Shao, seconded by Councilmember Liu, the City Council waived further readings of proposed ordinances.

Ayes: Mayor Salwan, Vice Mayor Zhang, Councilmembers:

Keng, Campbell, Kimberlin, Shao, Liu
Noes: None

Absent: None
Abstain: None
* B. Approval of Minutes – None.

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* C. Selection of the Vice Mayor - Selection of the Vice Mayor for the Period Covering July 2026 through March 2027
On a motion by Councilmember Shao, seconded by Councilmember Liu, the City Council by motion, appointed Councilmember Liu as the Vice Mayor for the period covering July 2026 through March 2027.

Ayes: Mayor Salwan, Vice Mayor Zhang, Councilmembers:

Keng, Campbell, Kimberlin, Shao, Liu
Noes: None

Absent: None
Abstain: None
* D. Delegation of Authority to City Manager During Council Recess - Adopt a Resolution Delegating Authority to City Manager during City Council Recess, July 22, 2026 through August 31, 2026
On a motion by Councilmember Shao, seconded by Councilmember liu, the City Council adopted Resolution No. 2026-58 authorizing the City Manager or designee to take the following actions, as necessary, during the City Council recess period:

1. Authorize the City Manager or designee to issue a purchase order to Tyler Technologies, Inc., in the amount of $258,652.86, to execute implementing documents for the annual software support for the Tyler Munis financial management system and include the Tyler Cashiering system for one year effective August 26, 2026, through August 25, 2027.

2. Authorize the City Manager or designee to issue a purchase order to Oracle America, Inc., for the annual software support for the PeopleSoft HR/Payroll system and User Productivity Kit for one year and execute any implementing documents and take any necessary implementing actions in an amount not to exceed $192,634.24.

3. Authorize the City Manager or designee to issue a purchase order to CentralSquare Technologies, LLC., in the amount of $329,324.82, to execute implementing documents for the annual software support and maintenance of the Tiburon CAD/RMS software system for one year.

4. A. Approve the plans and specifications for the FFA (Federal Funding Account) Last Mile Broadband Construction Project.

B. Accept the bid and award the construction contract for the Project to the lowest responsive and responsible bidder, for a not-to-exceed amount of $7,350,000 and authorize the City Manager or designee to execute the contract.

C. Find that the project is exempt from the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) review pursuant to CEQA Guidelines Section 15301

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as the project involves the repair, maintenance, or minor alteration of existing facilities involving no or negligible expansion of use beyond that presently existing.

5. Authorize the City Manager or designee to enter into an agreement with Alameda County Health in an amount not to exceed $216,528, effective July 1, 2026, through June 30, 2027. Appropriate an additional $241 to align with the actual contract amount.

6. Authorize the City Manager or designee to execute a task order to the existing Joint Powers Agreement with the City of Newark for the provision of FY 2026/27 paratransit services in an amount not to exceed $189,642.

7. Authorize the City Manager or designee to execute a task order to the existing Joint Powers Agreement with the City of Union City for the provision of FY 2026/27 paratransit services in an amount not to exceed $155,000.

8. Authorize the City Manager or designee to execute an agreement with Alameda County Health to Support Human Services Programs, including the Fremont Family Resource Center Family Support Services program and Youth and Family Services Division's Why Try Cognitive Behavioral Groups program, from July 1, 2026, through June 30, 2027. Appropriate an additional $135 to align with the actual contract amount.

9. Authorize the City Manager or designee to enter into an agreement with Tri-City Volunteers in an amount not to exceed $126,345, effective July 1, 2026, through June 30, 2027.

10. Authorize the City Manager or designee to enter into an agreement with Abode in an amount not to exceed $162,806, effective July 1, 2026, through June 30, 2027.

11. Authorize the City Manager or her designee to execute a lease agreement with Afghan Coalition for 1728 square feet of office and common area space located at the Fremont Family Resource Center for three years effective July 1, 2026 through June 30, 2029.

12. Authorize the City Manager or her designee to enter into a bridge funding agreement with Alameda County Behavioral Health, in an amount not to exceed $805,122, effective July 1, 2026, through June 30, 2027, to mitigate impacts resulting from the MHSA to BHSA transition. Appropriate $805,122 in the ACBHCS AFS Behavioral Health Account to align with the contract amount (Fund 104).

Ayes: Mayor Salwan, Vice Mayor Zhang, Councilmembers:

Keng, Campbell, Kimberlin, Shao, Liu
Noes: None

Absent: None
Abstain: None

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* E. Green Halo Systems Agreement for CalGreen Waste Tracking - Green Halo Systems $55,000 Three Year Agreement to Continue Providing the City’s CalGreen Construction and Demolition Waste Tracking System through June 30, 2029
On a motion by Councilmember Shao, seconded by Councilmember Liu, the City Council authorized the City Manager or designee to execute a three- year successor agreement between Green Halo Systems and the City, for a total funding amount of $55,000 through June 30, 2029, and an option to extend the agreement for an additional two years, and other terms consistent with the parameters described in this staff report and take all the reasonable actions necessary and appropriate to implement the same.

Ayes: Mayor Salwan, Vice Mayor Zhang, Councilmembers:

Keng, Campbell, Kimberlin, Shao, Liu
Noes: None

Absent: None
Abstain: None
* F. Information and Assistance Services Agreement For Older Adults - Authorize Agreement with MARU (formerly Korean Community Center of the East Bay) to For City to Provide Services to Older Adults and Appropriate Funding for FY 2026/27
On a motion by Councilmember Shao, seconded by Councilmember Liu, the City Council:

1. Authorized the City Manager, or designee, to enter into an agreement with MARU to provide Information and Assistance services to older adults in the amounts as follows:
a. FY 2026/27, $159,941.
b. FY 2027/28, $166,339.
c. FY 2028/29, $172,992.
d. FY 2029/30, $179,914.

2. Increased the revenue estimate and appropriate an additional $49,941 to the Information and Referral account of the Area Agency on Aging AFS.

Ayes: Mayor Salwan, Vice Mayor Zhang, Councilmembers:

Keng, Campbell, Kimberlin, Shao, Liu
Noes: None

Absent: None
Abstain: None

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* G. Crossing Guard Services - Authorize the City Manager, or her designee, to enter into a Service Agreement with All City Management Services, Inc for a three-year term
On a motion by Councilmember Shao, seconded by Councilmember Liu, the City Council authorized the City Manager or designee to enter into a service agreement with All City Management, Inc., for a three-year term (from August 1, 2026, to June 30, 2029) in an amount not to exceed $619,542.

Ayes: Mayor Salwan, Vice Mayor Zhang, Councilmembers:

Keng, Campbell, Kimberlin, Shao, Liu
Noes: None

Absent: None
Abstain: None
* H. Tract 8487 - Approval of Final Map, Agreements for Construction of Public and Private Street Improvements, and Dedication of Public Easements for Tract 8487, located at 270 Washington Boulevard (Mission Paradise)
On a motion by Councilmember Shao, seconded by Councilmember Liu, the City Council adopted Resolution No. 2026-59 to:

1. Approve the Final Map and the Improvement Plans for Tract 8487.

2. Approve the Agreement for Public Improvements entitled “Public Improvement Agreement, Tract 8487” with the developer, 6021 Wei Ying, LLC, 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 8487” with the developer, 6021 Wei Ying, LLC, 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.

5. Make findings of CEQA exemptions

Ayes: Mayor Salwan, Vice Mayor Zhang, Councilmembers:

Keng, Campbell, Kimberlin, Shao, Liu
Noes: None

Absent: None
Abstain: None

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* I. Police Department Peer Support and Counseling Services - Approval of a Five-Year Service Agreement with Public Safety Family Counseling Group, Inc (PSFCG) for peer support and counseling services for the Fremont Police Department
On a motion by Councilmember Shao, seconded by Councilmember Liu, the City Council authorized the City Manager, or her designee, to enter into a service agreement with Public Safety Family Counseling Group, Inc., for a five-year term in an amount not to exceed $630,000.

Ayes: Mayor Salwan, Vice Mayor Zhang, Councilmembers:

Keng, Campbell, Kimberlin, Shao, Liu
Noes: None

Absent: None
Abstain: None
* J. Warm Springs Court Street Vacation - Initiation of a Proceeding to Vacate a Remnant Portion of Warm Springs Court and Set a Public Hearing on September 1, 2026 at 7:00 PM – PLN2024-00163; Make Findings of CEQA Exemption
On a motion by Councilmember Shao, seconded by Councilmember Liu, the City Council adopted a motion initiating a general vacation proceeding pertaining to the subject property and direct the City Clerk to set a Public Hearing on September 1, 2026, at 7:00 PM and provide public notice as required by law.

Ayes: Mayor Salwan, Vice Mayor Zhang, Councilmembers:

Keng, Campbell, Kimberlin, Shao, Liu
Noes: None

Absent: None
Abstain: None

3. Ceremonial Items – None.

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Mayor Salwan opened the public comment period. The following people commented: Sherry Hsu, Paddy Iyer, Naser Irfan, Kamal Anandpuri, Linda Leu, and Jane Mueller. There being no additional speakers, Mayor Salwan closed the public comment period.

5. Scheduled Items
A. Consideration of a November 2026 Ballot Measure to Authorize a City of Fremont Transaction and Use Tax, Including Adoption of a Resolution and Introduction of an Ordinance
Assistant City Manager Christina Briggs, Finance Director Dave Persselin, and Director of Communications and Legislative Affairs Geneva Bosques shared a presentation and were available for questions. Partner and Chief Operating Officer, Curt Below, of FM3 Research also shared a presentation and was available for questions. Mayor Salwan opened the public hearing.

The following people commented: Felix Lechner, Vipin and Anand Visparthy. There being no additional speakers, Mayor Salwan closed the public hearing.

On a motion by Vice Mayor Liu, seconded by Councilmember Campbell, the City Council received presentations, including updated survey results, and directed staff to proceed with Option A: Defer consideration to a future election and continue with financial evaluation and community dialogue.

Ayes: Mayor Salwan, Vice Mayor Liu, Councilmembers:

Keng, Campbell, Kimberlin, Shao, Zhang
Noes: None

Absent: None
Abstain: None

6. Other Business – None.

7. Items Referred by Councilmembers
A. Council Referrals – None.

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

C. Legislative Actions – None.

D. Report on Committee Assignments – None

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

Attest: Approved:

Alberto Quintanilla, City Clerk Raj Salwan, Mayor

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Minutes
Fremont City Council Special Meeting
July 28, 2026
Fremont City Hall and
Virtual Meeting via Zoom
7:00 p.m.

1. Preliminary
A. Call to Order: Mayor Salwan called the meeting to order at 7:00 p.m.

B. Flag Salute: Councilmember Shao led the salute to the flag.

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

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

City Manager Shackelford shared information regarding items of Council/community interest and introduced colleagues.

2. Public Communications
A. Oral and Written Communications
Communications submitted to the City Clerk were compiled, distributed to the City Council and staff, and published in the City's Agenda Center on fremont.gov, and were placed on file.

Mayor Salwan opened the public comment period. The following people commented: Cynthia Tanyan, Jack Rogers, Theresa DeAnda, Pat Mapelli and David Bonaccorsi.

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

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3. Scheduled Item
A. City Charter Consideration – Decision Regarding the Placement of the Proposed City Charter on the November 3, 2026 Election Ballot for Consideration by the City of Fremont Voters
City Attorney Rafael Alvarado, Jr. and Assistant City Manager Christina Briggs shared a presentation and were available for questions.

Mayor Salwan opened the public hearing. The following people commented: Ben, Rio Collett, Justin Won, Cameron Lee, Steve Medeiros, David Stark, Annie Koruga, Kim Marshall, TJ Dhami, Theresa DeAnda, Jack Rogers, Herbert Chiu, Frank Guan, Jr., Robert P. Tavares, Vinita Verma, David Bonaccorsi, Robert Wieckowski, Dominic Dutra, Anu Natarajan, Sue Chan, Richard Keller, Vipin, Felix Lechner, Joanne Schwab, Aziz Akbari, Ramesh Sathiamurthy, Vijaya Ahsuri, Jingmin Yang, Keith Parker, Adeles Fan, Sandra M., Chung, Manishka Pathak, Rajash Konanganparambath, Audrey Fambro, David Epps, Nadia Asij, Kate Aman, Kelly Abreu, John Hinds, and Viparthy. There being no additional speakers, Mayor Salwan closed the public hearing. This was followed by questions and comments by Councilmembers.

On a motion by Councilmember Zhang seconded by Councilmember Campbell, the City Council received the staff report and directed staff to proceed with the option to defer consideration of a charter to a future election and continue the community dialogue; and further directed staff to return at a future meeting to discuss potential charter provisions that could be implemented by ordinance under the City's existing general law authority.

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

Absent: None
Abstain: None

4. Adjournment: There being no further business, Mayor Salwan adjourned the meeting at 9:09 p.m.

Attest: Approved:

Dina Lewis, Assistant City Clerk Raj Salwan, Mayor

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Fremont, CA 94538 Category: Agreements and Contracts

SCHEDULED
Sponsors:

COUNCIL STAFF REPORT (ID # 5808) DOC ID: 5808
Updated: 8/27/2026 9:18 AM by Alberto Quintanilla Page 1 Report Out of Actions Taken During Council Recess - Report of Actions Taken by the City Manager during Council Recess, July 22, 2026 through August 31, 2026 Contact Persons:

Name: Alberto Quintanilla Allen DeMers
Title: City Clerk Deputy City Manager
Div/Dept: City Clerk's Office City Manager's Office
Phone: 510-284-4009 510-494-4651
E-Mail: [email protected] [email protected]

Executive Summary: The purpose of this report is to notify City Council of the administrative actions taken by the City Manager, or her designee, during the Council recess of July 22, 2026 through August 31, 2026.

BACKGROUND: On July 21, 2026, the City Council adopted
Resolution No. 2026-58 authorizing the City Manager, or designee, to approve administrative matters specified in the resolution during the legislative recess period. All but one of the contract awards were at or below the budgeted amount and engineers’ estimated amounts, which are shown below.

Following is the status of items specified in Resolution No. 2026-58:

1. Title: Tyler Munis Financial Management System
Software Support
Staff Contact: Sanford Taylor, IT Services Director, 510- 494-4802
Name of Contracting Party: Tyler Technologies, Inc.

Budgeted Amount: $ 258,652.86
Action Taken: The City Manager or designee issued a
purchase order in the amount of
$258,652.86 for annual software support
for the Tyler Munis financial management
system, including the Tyler Cashiering
system for one-year, effective August
26,2026 through August 25, 2027.

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2. Title: Oracle PeopleSoft HR/Payroll System Annual
Support Renewal
Staff Contact: Sanford Taylor, IT Services Director, 510- 494-4802
Name of Contracting Party: Oracle America, Inc.

Budgeted Amount: $ 192,634.24
Action Taken: The City Manager or designee issued a
purchase order in an amount of
$192,634.24 for the PeopleSoft HR/Payroll
System Annual Support.

3. Title: Tiburon CAD/RMS Software System Annual
Software Support and Maintenance Renewal
Staff Contract: Sanford Taylor, IT Services Director, 510- 494-4802
Name of Contracting Party: CentralSquare Technologies, LLC.

Budget Amount: $ 313,642.68
Action Taken: The City Manager or designee issued a
purchase order in an amount of
$164,662.47 for 6 months of software
support for the Tiburon CAD/RMS Software
System, executed implementing documents,
and took necessary implementing actions.

4. Title: FFA (Federal Funding Account) Last Mile
Broadband Construction Project
Staff Contact: Frans Van Der Meer, Principal Civil
Engineer, 510- 494-4735
Name of Contracting Party: TENNYSON ELECTRIC, LLC
Budgeted Amount: $7,459,235.16.

Action Taken: An agreement has been finalized and routed for signatures and execution with
TENNYSON ELECTRIC, LLC in an amount
not-to-exceed $7,459,235.16.

5. Title: Central Park Pathway from Stevenson
Boulevard to Lake Elizabeth
Staff Contact: Connie Chao, Landscape Designer II, (510) 494-4742
Name of Contracting Party: Not available.

Budgeted Amount: The Engineer’s Estimate is $892,815

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documents will be re-issued, and the project
will be advertised for rebidding.

6. Title: FY 2026/27 Contract with Alameda County
Health for Health Promotion Services
Staff Contact: Levon Gibson, AFS Family Services
Administrator, 510-574-2062
Name of Contracting Party: Alameda County Health
Budgeted Amount: $216,528
Action Taken: FY26/27 ACH for Health Promotion Services executed on 8/24/2026.

7. Title: FY 2026/27 Task Order with the City of
Newark for Paratransit Services
Staff Contact: Shawn Fong, Management Analyst II, 510-
574-2033
Name of Contracting Party: City of Newark
Budgeted Amount: $189,642
Action Taken: Executed Agreement with City of Newark.

8. Title: FY 2026/27 Task Order with the City of
Union City for Paratransit Services
Staff Contact: Shawn Fong, Management Analyst II, 510-
574-2033
Name of Contracting Party: City of Union City
Budgeted Amount: $155,000
Action Taken: Executed Agreement with Union City.

9. Title: FY 2026/27 Contract with Alameda County
to support Youth and Family Opportunity
Programs
Staff Contact: Alina Kwak, FRC Family Services, 510-574- 2004 Administrator
Name of Contracting Party: Alameda County Health
Budgeted Amount: $203,211
Action Taken: No action taken on the item due to
signatory processing delays at County
(CAO).

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10. Title: FY 2026/27 Approval of Social Service Grant
Agreement with Tri-City Volunteers
Staff Contact: Marisha Engineer, Management Analyst I,
510-574-2087
Name of Contracting Party: Tri-City Volunteers
Budgeted Amount: $126,345
Action Taken: FY26/27 SSG Agreement executed on
8/19/26.

11. Title: FY 2026/27 Approval of Social Service Grant
Agreement with Abode Services
Staff Contact: Marisha Engineer, Management Analyst I,
510-574-2087
Name of Contracting Party: Abode Services
Budgeted Amount: $162,806
Action Taken: FY26/27 SSG Agreement executed on
8/19/26.

12. Title: FY 2026/27 Contract Amendment with
Alameda County Behavioral Health
Department for Mental Health Services for
Older Adults
Staff Contact: Levon Gibson, AFS Family Services
Administrator, 510-574-2062
Name of Contracting Party: Abode Services
Budgeted Amount: $805,122
Action Taken: No action taken on the item, as contract
amendment (approved by BOS on 8/4/26)
is still pending due to processing delays in
ACBHD contracts unit.

13. Title: Lease Agreement for Afghan Coalition at
Fremont Family Resource Center - Approve
a lease agreement with the Afghan Coalition
for Space at the Fremont Family Resource
Center
Staff Contact: Alina Kwak, FRC Family Services, 510-574- 2004 Administrator
Name of Contracting Party: Afghan Coalition
Budgeted Amount: $118,000

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8/7/26.

Recommendation: Receive report acknowledging actions taken by the City Manager, or her designee, during the recess.

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Fremont, CA 94538 Category: Agreements and Contracts

SCHEDULED
Sponsors:

COUNCIL STAFF REPORT (ID # 5769) DOC ID: 5769
Updated: 8/27/2026 9:06 AM by Alberto Quintanilla Page 1 Amendment To Velosimo Master Licensing Agreement - Authorize the City Manager, or Designee, to Execute an Amendment to the Master Licensing Agreement with Velosimo, Inc. to Add Middleware Connector Services to Support the Accela-PayPal Integration and Increase the Maximum Compensation an Additional $49,560 to a New, Not-to-Exceed Amount of $225,561.72.

Contact Persons:

Name: Jennifer Craven Joel Pullen
Title: Business Manager Community Development Director
Div/Dept: Community Development Community Development
Phone: 510-494-4554 510-494-4436
E-Mail: [email protected] [email protected]

Executive Summary: Velosimo is a cloud-hosted middleware software service that facilitates integrations between two other software systems.

Currently, Velosimo is contracted to integrate three separate services with the City’s permit system, Accela. These other services include ePlanReview (electronic plan review), DocuSign (legal digital signature), and LaserFiche (City records archive). A fourth integration exists between Accela and PayPal, which has been provided free of charge for the initial five months of operation through September 2026. This request would formally add the PayPal connection to the Velosimo agreement to enable continued online permit payment functionality.

Staff recommends that the City Council authorize the City Manager or a designee to amend the Velosimo agreement to: 1) modify the scope of services to provide middleware services to connect Accela with PayPal; and 2) increase the not-to-exceed compensation an additional $49,560 for a new not to exceed amount of $225,121.72.

Background/Discussion: As described, Velosimo is a middleware software that facilitates integration between two other software systems. Within Velosimo, integration connections are simplified thus allowing non- compatible systems to integrate.

For Fremont, the City’s permitting system, Accela, is connected with ePlanReview, DocuSign, LaserFiche, and PayPal with the Velosimo middleware connector. The current connection with PayPal was provided free of charge in May 2026 through September 2026. This interim period of free connector service is discussed in more detail below.

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The Velosimo agreement was executed in July 2024 for a five-year term and not-to-exceed compensation amount of $92,830.61. The original agreement facilitated the connector between Accela and DocuSign. DocuSign facilitates legally compliant digital signatures as part of the City’s now paperless permitting process.

In April 2025, the Velosimo agreement was amended to add the Accela- LaserFiche integration for a cost of $82,731.11. LaserFiche is the City’s new document archive. The integration with Accela allows for the direct transfer of digital files to the archive when a construction project record is closed.

The Velosimo connector between Accela and ePlanReview (ePR) is included in the ePlanReview Master Licensing Agreement. Velosimo ePR middleware services cost about $29,000 per term year.

The fourth Velosimo connector, and subject of this report, is between Accela and PayPal. In early 2026, City staff was notified by Accela that its online credit card processing functionality needed to be modified to ensure compliance with an approaching PCI (Payment Card Industry) requirement deadline. This rule requires that PCI compliant software (e.g., PayPal) be used to securely transact credit card data and prevent fraud and data breaches. Accela arranged for Velosimo to provide free middleware services, if needed, for the initial few months of the PCI transition to give its agencies time to figure out how best to proceed with continuing with Velosimo middleware services or switching to a different service.

For Fremont, PayPal, a PCI compliant software, was already used as a gateway to connect Accela to the payment processor. Because the PayPal connection already existed, the connection with Velosimo was simple and quick to facilitate. Further, since Fremont already has three middleware service connections with Accela, use of Velosimo for another connection was logical and easy to integrate into staff’s daily business practices.

This request would formally add the PayPal connector service to the Velosimo agreement with the City for the three remaining years of the five- year term at a cost of $49,560.

Fiscal Impact: Costs associated with the Velosimo middleware connector services to integrate Accela with PayPal (and DocuSign and LaserFiche) will be paid for by Planning (Fund 391), Building (Fund 392), and Engineering

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Environmental Review: The proposed action is exempt from and not subject to review under the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) because, without limitation, it is not a “project” as defined in CEQA Guidelines Section 15378(b)(5) and/or Section 15378(b)(5) and as it can be seen with certainty that there is no possibility that the activity may have a significant effect on the environment per CEQA Guidelines Section 15061(b)(3), each as a separate and independent basis for CEQA compliance.

Attachments: None.

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3300 Capitol Avenue Div/Dept: Parks Planning and Design Fremont, CA 94538 Category: Agreements and Contracts

SCHEDULED
Sponsors:

COUNCIL STAFF REPORT (ID # 5762) DOC ID: 5762
Updated: 8/27/2026 10:34 AM by Alberto Quintanilla Page 1 Award a Construction Contract and Artwork Contracts for Centerville Community Park Expansion Project (PWC 8392C) – Approve the Plans and Specifications; award a Construction Contract in the amount of $9,065,106 to Suarez & Munoz Construction, Inc, plus a 10% Construction Contingency in the amount of $906,511 for a total construction contract amount of $9,971,617; deny bid protest from A&B Construction; appropriations actions; approve the first choice artwork selections and award contracts of up to $89,000 to Colin Selig and Rita Soyfertis or backup artists for the public art at Centerville Community Park, as recommended by the City of Fremont’s Art Review Board and Recreation Commission; and make findings of CEQA exemption per Guidelines Section 15162.

Contact Persons:

Name: Tara Bhuthimethee Kim Beranek
Title: Parks Planning and Design Manager Community Services Director Div/Dept: Parks Planning and Design Community Services
Phone: 510-494-4738 510-494-4330
E-Mail: [email protected] [email protected]

Executive Summary: Staff is seeking approval of the plans and specifications for Centerville Community Park Expansion Project, denial of the bid protest from A&B Contractors, acceptance of the bid from Suarez and Munoz, and award of the construction contract to Suarez and Munoz, Construction, Inc for the Base Bid amount of $9,065,106, with 10% Construction Contingency amount of $906,511, for a total Contract amount of $9,971,617. The Art Review Board and Recreation Commission have made recommendations for the public artwork at the subject project to be considered by Council for award of up to $89,000 commission.

Background:

Park Description: Centerville Community Park, located at 3375 Country Drive, is an approximately 20-acre park consisting of a developed ten acres, including a community center, restroom, tennis courts, parking lots, and a playground area. Development of the adjoining ten acres will expand use of the existing park. The park is bounded by Eggers Drive and single-family homes to the north, Hastings Street and single-family homes to the east, Country Drive and multi-unit apartments to the south, and Washington High School to the west. The original 10-acre park parcel was dedicated to the City in 1965 and a Community Center was constructed in the early 1970s. In 1991, the City purchased approximately ten acres of surplus property from

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Master Plan Approval
Centerville Community Park Master Plan was adopted by City Council on May 14, 2002 after several public community engagement meetings which helped guide the overall theme for the park to provide for informal, unprogrammed leisure activities for people of all ages. Formal sports activities and league play will continue to be accommodated at the facilities in the currently developed portion of the park. The circulation system in the new park development will connect seamlessly with the existing park and will serve to create a sense of one unified park.

Construction Document Development and Demolition (2002-2007) Between 2002 and 2007, City staff advanced the Centerville Community Park Expansion project by preparing the Master Plan and construction documents for public bidding. In 2007, however, the project was placed on hold due to significant Citywide revenue reductions, which resulted in budget cuts across municipal services, including park maintenance. While the park expansion was deferred, the demolition phase proceeded and was awarded in 2008 to remove all existing structures and debris from the undeveloped portion of the site. Demolition activities included the removal of seven structures and their foundations, utilities, fencing, trees, asphalt and concrete pavement, associated earthwork, and other miscellaneous site debris, to prepare the property for future park development.

Revised Centerville Community Park Master Plan (Exhibit A) In 2023, the City recommenced the park expansion project with changes that aligned more closely with the City’s newly adopted Parks and Recreation Master Plan (2022). The revised Centerville Park expansion plan was presented at a community meeting on August 23, 2023 and approved by the City Council on October 17, 2023.

The 2023-adopted project will include extension of the pathways, modification to concrete curbs and ramps on Eggers; installation of an asphalt parking lot; installation of play equipment and adult fitness equipment with safety surfacing; installation of basketball court and four pickleball courts with plexipave surfacing; landscaping with smart irrigation system and water meter, backflow and booster pump; site electrical work, and installation of public artwork.

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Public Art Policy
Per the Art in Public Places Program Policy (Policy), one percent (1%) of funds from the estimated construction cost of a new public park project costing $1M or more is set aside to be used for public art. For the Centerville Community Park Expansion project, the Engineer’s Estimate for Construction was $9,200,000. Per the Policy, $92,000 has been budgeted for the project artwork to cover the proposals, design, any necessary calculations by a California licensed structural engineer, materials, fabrication, shipping, installation, construction observation, and coordination with the project contractor and City staff.

Discussion/Analysis:

Bid Results: On July 23, 2026, the City received ten (10) bids for the construction of the project. The apparent low bid was submitted by Suarez and Munoz Construction, Inc. The list below includes all bidders and their respective bid amounts:

Contractor Rank Base Bid
Suarez and Munos Construction,
Inc 1 $9,065,106.40
A & B Construction 2 $9,271,512.69
Marina Landscape, Inc. 3 $9,389,326.75
Guerra Construction Group 4 $ 9,679,542.49
Robert A. Bothman Construction 5 $9,814,000.00
Patriot Contracting, Inc. 6 $9,970,659.00*
S&H Construction, Inc 7 $10,014,723.20*
Interstate Grading & Paving, Inc 8 $10,163,550.30
QLM, Inc. 9 $10,320,113.00
CSI Services 10 $12,478,923.00
*Mathematically Corrected - Corrected for computation errors pursuant to Instructions to Bidders Part 6.1(A)

The low monetary bidder for the project, Suarez and Munoz Construction, Inc, is a contractor experienced in this type of work and has provided a

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Bid Protest

A Notice of Intent to Award was issued on August 13, 2026 to apparent lowest Bidder, Suarez & Munuz Construction, Inc (“Suarez & Munoz”). On August 19, 2026, A&B Constuction (“A&B”) submitted a timely bid protest in accordance with the City Procedures, alleging that Suarez & Munoz failed to comply with bid requirements by failing to add a numerical value under the “Unit Cost” for designated lump sum bid items, instead including “LS” (lump sum). A numerical cost for each lump sum item was included under the “Extended Total Amount.” All lump sum items listed in bid were for one (1) unit only.

A&B contends that by not providing a numerical value under “unit cost,” the City cannot determine the lowest bidder through computation verification since there is no unit cost to extend. A&B request that Suarez & Munoz be deemed a nonresponsive bidder and that the project be awarded to A&B as the lowest responsive bidder.

City Staff reviewed the protest and determined that Suarez and Munoz’s listing “LS” under “Unit Cost” for the 16 lump sum items where the unit quantity was 1 does not render the bid non-responsive. Each Lump sum has a unit quantity of 1, so no extension or computation was required to determine the “Extended Total Amount.” Rather the unit cost was the same as the lump sum. In addition, as there was only one unit, Suarez and Munoz’s action to not list the same amount under the “Unit Cost” as the “Total Cost” was not a material mistake which would allow the bidder to withdraw from their bid under Public Contract Code sections 5100-5110 without forfeiting the bid bond. As such, Suarez and Munoz’s lump sum bid cost had no competitive advantage and the bidder still remains legally bound to perform the total scope of work for the total bid amount, including the lump sums.

Public Art Component
The Public Art Policy sets the procedure for selecting public artwork, requiring the Art Review Board (ARB) to provide at least two options to the approval body unless selection of a single piece of artwork is appropriate due to its distinguished nature or other specific circumstances. In accordance with the Policy, the Art Review Board recommended two artists for a first

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Artwork Selection Process:

On March 18, 2026, ARB provided guidance for a limited artist invitation for permanent artwork at the Centerville Community Park Expansion Project.

Potential art locations were identified as site sculpture placed in a passive green area of the park, site furniture at the bocce ball court area, or mosaic tile installed on the concrete walls at the bocce ball court area. Sculpture was to be appropriately scaled for the park and a theme of “pops of color” was proposed. ARB and Staff made artist recommendations for the limited invitation to provide proposals. Of the seven artists invited, the following six artists provided proposals: Dmitry Grudsky, Kala Stein, Juan Lopez, David Roberts, Colin Selig, and Rita Soyfertis (proposals attached). Each artist was compensated $500 for preparing their proposals for a combined total of $3,000. Since $92,000 was allocated for public art, $89,000 remains for contract award.

On July 15, 2026, ARB reviewed the proposals and made their recommendations for first, second, and third choices for award. Evaluations were based upon the artists’ responsiveness to the ARB’s request for “pops of color,” appropriate scale of artwork in the park, history of exterior installation and execution, understanding of construction installation standards, and final installed cost. The artists recommended for award are listed below, for awards up to the remaining $89,000 allocation.

First Choice – Colin Selig’s Large Spider (sculpture) and Rita Soyfertis’s Draping Botanic (mosaic tile). ARB found Colin Selig’s vivid and playful “Large Spider” to be successful in meeting their requests for both providing “pops of color” and being appropriately scaled for the site. ARB also found Rita Soyfertis’s mosaic tile to be a colorful, attractive, and imaginative execution of their requests for pops of color.

Second Choice – Colin Selig’s Large Spider (sculpture) and Kala Stein’s Field Work – Native Wildflowers for Fremont (mosaic tile). Per the above description, Colin Selig’s “Large Spider” was also chosen for the second choice artists selection if a contract agreement cannot be reached with the first choice mosaic tile artist. ARB believed Kala Stein’s “Field Work – Native

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Third Choice – Rita Soyfertis’s Draping Botanic (mosaic tile). This choice would include only one artist with an expanded scope to cover more walls than what is proposed in the first choice recommendation.

On July 15, 2026, the Art Review Board recommended award of the first, second, or third choice artists described above with a vote of 4-0-0-0-1 (4 ayes, 1 vacancy).

On August 5, 2026, the Recreation Commission considered and forwarded ARB’s recommendation with a vote of 6-0-0-1 (6 ayes, 1 absent).

Fiscal Impact:

Funding for the project was originally allocated in 2002, totaling $8,122,475, as a part of the original master plan for the undeveloped area of Centerville Community Park. When the project was put on hold in 2007, approximately $7,348,943 in funding remained available. The 2021/22-2025/26 Capital Improvement Program (CIP) provided additional funding of $4,200,000 to the project to fund PWC 8392B Pre-Fabricated Restroom and Underground Utilities Project for $1,242,344, which was recently constructed and is awaiting final PG&E signoff to open. An additional $1,459,569 was added in FY 2025/26 CIP, including $959,569 from Fund 541 and $500,000 from Fund 543. Remaining funds total $9,566,864.

Transfer of Funds: Additional funding of $640,000 is needed to award construction of this contract. Staff recommends reallocating $65,000 from the completed Central Park Exercise Equipment project (PWC9003-540) and $575,000 from Pacific Commons Sports Park (PWC8839-540) for a combined amount of $640,000 to PWC8392-540 to supplement project funding. The funds from the Pacific Commons Sports Park would be proposed for replacement in the upcoming FY2027/28—FY2031/32 CIP when new revenues are allocated to projects.

Centerville Community Park Expansion Project (PWC8392):

1 Funds appropriated
to the project
(PWC8392)

Fund 540 Park $11,971,001

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Impact Fee
95 Fund 541 Park
Dedication
Quimby
Impact
$959,569
Fund 543 Park
Dedication
Impact Fee
$509,341
2 Transfers
PWC 9003-540 Park
Facility
Impact Fee
95 $65,000
PWC 8839-540 Park
Facility
Impact Fee
95 $575,000
Total Funds $14,079,911
3 Project Expenses to
Date

Project Management,
Design,
Administration; 2008
Demolition (PWC
8392A); 2025
Restroom and
Underground Utilities
Project (PWC 8392B)
$3,192,301
Consultant Contractual
Services, including well
exploration,
geotechnical,
structural,
architectural services
$406,922
4 Remaining Planned
Expenditures (For
Construction)

Construction (Base Bid
and Construction
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Project Management,
Construction
Administration and
Management and
Design Contingency
(estimated)
$417,071
Public Art Allocation $92,000

5 Total Project
Expenditures
$14,179,911

6 Estimated Project
Balance at end of
Project
$0.00

Maintenance Impact: The City is committed to maintenance of this 10- acre expansion. Initial funding for maintenance totaling $660,000 was allocated in the 2021 Capital Improvement Program in PWC9068, Fund 545, Maintenance Funding for Centerville Community Park. The scope of maintenance, and the various daily responsibilities of staff, or their contractors, such as mowing, or trash pick-up will be determined as the project gets closer to completion. The proposed artwork is expected to have little or minimal maintenance. The public art will be made of durable materials, and have been designed for longevity with minimal maintenance.

Environmental Review:

A mitigated negative declaration was prepared and approved by the City Council on May 14, 2002, for the entire Centerville Community Park project, as originally designed (EIA No. PLN2002-00233) (“MND”). The five mitigations listed in the MND were proposed to reduce identified impacts during the demolition phase of the project to non-significant levels and were implemented during the demolition phase of work in 2008. The City Council approved a revised Centerville Community Park Master Plan for the unimproved portion of the park in 2023 and relied on the MND to determine that no further CEQA review was needed and that construction will not have a significant effect on the environment. The work associated with the revised Master Plan is consistent with the original park project analyzed in the MND and no further environmental review was required pursuant to CEQA Guidelines Section 15162.

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The current proposed project constructs the improvements contemplated in the Revised Centerville Community Park Master Plan - 2023 and is the same project that was contemplated in the MND.

Under CEQA Guidelines Section 15162, when a Mitigated Negative Declaration has been adopted for a project, no subsequent Mitigated Negative Declaration shall be prepared for that project unless the lead agency determines, on the basis of substantial evidence in light of the whole record, one or more of the following:

1. Substantial changes are proposed in the project which will require major revisions of the previous Mitigated Negative Declaration due to the involvement of new significant
environmental effects or a substantial increase in the severity of previously identified significant effects.

Analysis: No changes to the previously approved community park concept for the site are proposed. Although the MND was adopted over twenty years ago, the scope of the project remains a community park to provide for the daily recreation needs of the residents who live and work in the surrounding area of the park, with lighting, bathroom structures, and on-site parking that was considered in the MND.

2. Substantial changes occur with respect to the circumstances under which the project is undertaken which will require major revisions of the previous Mitigated Negative Declaration due to the involvement of new significant environmental effects or a substantial increase in the severity of previously identified significant effects.

Analysis: No substantial changes have occurred with respect to the circumstances under which the project is undertaken since the MND was adopted in 2002, except that phase I of the project that was analyzed in the MND was completed. As such, the site remains an infill site with all structures and facilities removed, surrounded by urban uses, with no habitat value for endangered, rare or threatened species. Consistent with the determination in the MND, the project would not result in significant effects relating to traffic, noise, air quality and water quality, and the site is adequately served by utilities and public services. Furthermore,

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3. New information of substantial importance, which was not known and could not have been known with the exercise of reasonable diligence at the time the previous Mitigated Negative Declaration was adopted, shows any of the following:

a. The project will have one or more significant effects not discussed in the previous Mitigated Negative
Declaration;
b. Significant effects previously examined will be substantially more severe than shown in the previous Mitigated Negative Declaration;
c. Mitigation measures or alternatives previously found not to be feasible would in fact be feasible, and would
substantially reduce one or more significant effects of the project, but the project proponents decline to adopt the mitigation measure or alternative; or
d. Mitigation measures or alternatives which are considerably different from those analyzed in the previous Mitigated Negative Declaration would substantially reduce one or
more significant effects on the environment, but the project proponents decline to adopt the mitigation measure or
alternative. (CEQA Guidelines Section 15162(a); see also Public Resources Code Section 21166).

Analysis: The project will not introduce new significant effects that were not already discussed in the MND. The identified potential hazardous materials impacts are not applicable anymore as the Phase I of the project, removal of the structures on the site, was completed. The project will also follow all of the mitigation measures set forth in the MND.

Moreover, these potential impacts, including the potential impact of noise, air quality, and encountering cultural and archaeological resources, human remains, nesting birds, and special-status species during construction activity would be further reduced through the uniform application of the standard development requirements in Fremont Municipal Code (FMC) Chapter 18.218.

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Links: https://www.fremont.gov/government/departments/parks-planning- design/design-projects/centerville-community-park-expansion.

ATTACHMENTS:
• Exhibit A - CENTERVILLE Community Park Master Plan - Revised 2023 • Exhibit B - Art Locations
• Exhibit D - Rita Soyfertis
• Exhibit E - Kala Stein
• Exhibit F - Juan Lopez
• Exhibit G - David Roberts
• Exhibit H - Dmitry Grudsky

Recommendation:

2. Approve the plans and specifications for the Centerville Community Park Expansion Project, PWC 8392C.

3. Deny the bid protest from A&B Contractors, accept the bid and authorize the City Manager or her designee to award and execute the construction contract with Suarez and Munuz, Inc. for the bid of $9,065,106, plus 10% contingency in the amount of $906,511, for a total construction contract amount of $9,971,617 for the Centerville Community Park Expansion Project, PWC 8392.

4. Reallocate $65,000 from Central Parks Exercise Equipment (PWC9003-540) to the Centerville Community Park Expansion Project (PWC 8392-540).

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5. Reallocate $575,000 from Pacific Commons Sports Park (PWC8839- 540) to the Centerville Community Park Expansion Project (PWC8392-540).

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Attachment: Exhibit E - Kala Stein (5762 : Award a Construction Contract and Artwork Contracts for Centerville Community Park Expansion Greetings,
I am a master craftsman with over 40 years of experience working with tile and stone. My work combines technical expertise with a unique artistic vision to create fluid, colorful tile mosaics, one piece at a time. do mostly large-scale public installations, and also create custom smaller-scale work for both interior and exterior display. I am fully licensed (CA lic #1000248), insured, and bonded.

I think the wing walls at the Centerville Community Park offer a wonderful opportunity to tell a twelve-part story through large-scale mosaics. My proposal is to create a "giant picture book" consisting of 12 individual mosaic panels, one for each side of the wing walls.

By utilizing the blank wall as negative space, each mosaic will achieve a strong visual impact without requiring full coverage. This approach ensures the project remains scalable in terms of both size and budget. Each mosaic would be like a page in a book, designed to be viewed both individually and collectively.

Potential themes include:
- Local Nature: A montage of life along a flowing stream, featuring local flora and wildlife which could have sub themes such as the life cycle of the monarch butterfly or frogs.
- Chronological or Spatial Progression: A series of images zooming in from a cosmic scale down to a microscopic level.

The final installation will be child-friendly, interactive, and educational.

I have enclosed images of previous mosaics that utilize negative space, along with some very preliminary sketches for scale and reference. These sketches represent approximately 15 to 20 square feet of coverage per panel, roughly one-third of the total surface area of each wall.

I can create and install 12 mosaics this size for $48,000. This includes all costs for design, labor and materials.

Thank you for your consideration.

Best regards,

Juan Lopez

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Attachment: Exhibit F - Juan Lopez (5762 : Award a Construction Contract and Artwork Contracts for Centerville Community Park Expansion Letter of Interest
I am a Ceramic Artist, licensed General Contractor, certiﬁed Biology and General Science Teacher. My ceramic murals reﬂect my deep connection with the natural world, my commitment to community built projects, and my integration of art with construction. Through my work, I hope to bring to others a similar sense of reverence, respect, community, and beauty.

My bas relief murals are made of hand cut geometric tile pieces. The murals tell stories. I explore elliptical masses using form to deﬁne space and color to deﬁne time.

Currently I am building precast concrete benches with imbedded ceramic murals for install at the Fresno Art Museum. Work in progress is included in this application.

Receiving Fresno’s Expanded Access to Arts and Culture Grant as well as California Arts Council Emerging Artist Fellowship Grant were career highlight as an aspiring artist. I have led multiple community build ceramic mural projects at Manchester Gate Elementary School, University High School, and UPholding’s Butterﬂy Gardens Housing Development. As a General Contractor I received congressional awards for a historic home restoration. In teaching I integrate art and science. I currently teach ceramics at University High School and Clay Hands Studio.

I am deeply committed to using art to deﬁne the public sphere. My community built public art, historic building restorations, and ceramic teaching all reﬂect these values. I bring extensive experience collaborating with architects, contractors, artists, designers, students, and the public. Together we can create space that guides a conversation of environmental stewardship.

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Attachment: Exhibit G - David Roberts (5762 : Award a Construction Contract and Artwork Contracts for Centerville Community Park Proposal - Cheek Wall Medallions
I propose installing 2ft diameter ceramic medallions embedded into the side(s) of the 2ft- 7in wide x 3ft - 7in tall stairwell facing the bocce ball courts. Visually the murals will be tied together with harmonious colors. Intellectually they will represent aspects of native California wildlife. I oﬀer six (6) options. The theme of each medallion will be as follows: 1st - Blue Heron; 2nd - Sierras; 3rd - Wildﬂowers; 4th - Monarch Butterﬂies; 5th - Tree of Life (autumn colors); 6th - Chinook Salmon.

Medallion Construction
Medallion construction will happen at Clay Hands Studio in Fresno, California. Tile pieces that make the medallion(s) will be thinset and grouted directly onto the chamfered Cheek Walls.

Apprentices Josie Valtierra and Hannah Von Ah will assist in all aspects of construction and installation.

Process
To make my ceramic murals I roll out a canvas of clay 1/2in thick. The design is drawn onto the canvas and clay is added and subtracted as needed. Mural is cut into small tile geometric tile pieces polished, bisque ﬁred, glazed, and glaze ﬁred. Tile pieces are then re-assembled into mural form, thinset onto a cementitious substrate, and grouted. Typically I have ﬁfty (50) geometric tile puzzle pieces per square foot.

Vandalism Deterrent
Cheek Walls will have 1in chamfers that ﬁt the footprint of the medallion(s). Murals will be set into these chamfers and sit ﬂush with the concrete. Insetting the mural will make vandalism more diﬃcult and unintentional damage less likely.

Artist - Contractor Coordination
Artist will make 1in plywood footprint of the medallion(s) and bring them on site. Artist will screw plywood footprints onto the inside of the concrete forms. Contractor will assemble forms, pour, strip the forms, and ﬁnish concrete. Finished tiles will be transported from Clay Hands Studio, delivered, thinset and grouted into the chamfered concrete in Fremont.

As I am a General Contractor, we can discuss my building the forms, making the rebar cage, pouring, stripping the forms, and ﬁnishing the concrete. Sub-grade preparation will be responsibility of the On-Site Contractor.

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Attachment: Exhibit G - David Roberts (5762 : Award a Construction Contract and Artwork Contracts for Centerville Community Park Medallion 1 - Blue Heron

Greenware image of heron holding a California
poppy will be the image on the medallion (right).

Coloring of the medallion will be that of the
image (left).

Medallion 2 - Sierras
The medallion (left) will be expanded upon with
one of the Sierra Nevada sub ranges I am
working on in Bench Series 2. Variations of
marshland and the river systems (left) will used.

Medallion 3 - Wildﬂowers
The California wildﬂowers I am currently exploring in the native ﬂower portraits in Bench Series 2 will be used to create this medallion. Coloring of the ﬂowers will be analogous to complimentary to the background.

Medallion 4 - Monarch Butterﬂies
Medallions will be similar in form and color to
images shown.

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Attachment: Exhibit G - David Roberts (5762 : Award a Construction Contract and Artwork Contracts for Centerville Community Park Medallion 5 - Tree of Life

I will use the medallion of the Valley
Oak to represent the Tree of Life
(left). Autumn coloring will be
explored. I use this species
because of its lobed leafs and
dramatic form (right).

Valley oaks are endemic to Central
California and some coastal regions.
95% of this species has been lost due to human pressure. They grow to 70ft tall, have a canopy spanning 70ft, and send a tap root down to 70ft to access ground water. They live up to 400 years, and represent the climax state of the California’s oak/ grassland ecosystem. The native Yokut tribes used acorns from this species as part of their diet.

Medallion 6 - Chinook Salmon
This mural celebrates the Chinook Salmon and brings public awareness to this once abundant species. To the right is an initial greenware exploration of a chinook salmon. Elliptical gestational studies of Chinook life from egg to hook nose will be explored in the medallion.

Chinook Salmon once made their way from the Paciﬁc Ocean through the San Francisco Bay, and into the tributaries of the San Joaquin and Sacramento Rivers. According to the native Mono peoples, the San Joaquin River was once a tapestry of chinook salmon so thick you could walk across their backs. Due to severe habitat loss, dams, and human impact, their populations are only a fraction of what they were pre-industrialization.

Herculean eﬀorts are currently underway to preserve this species.

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Attachment: Exhibit G - David Roberts (5762 : Award a Construction Contract and Artwork Contracts for Centerville Community Park Proposal - Precast Benches
I propose installing precast concrete benches with embedded chromatic bas relief ceramic murals on the side. Benches within each groupings can vary in size from two (2), three (3), and four (4) ft diameters. Bench grouping 1 will focus on blue herons and cranes commonly found through out the San Francisco Bay estuary. Bench grouping 2 explores the Sierra Nevada mountain range and the ﬁelds of wildﬂowers they support. Group 3 celebrates the monarch butterﬂy migration from Central America through the San Francisco Bay Area and into Canada.

Benches will sit 2ft above grade, be ﬁberglas and rebar reinforced, weigh +/- 500lbs per 1ft diameter, and sit on a level surface prepared by the contractor. The side of the bench will be ringed by a 1ft tall x 1in deep chamfer set 4in below the side/top interface. This allows the mural to sit ﬂush with the concrete, and allows for an 8in cement kick- plate below the mural. Image shown is a rendition of the chamfered bench without the mural.

Precast benches will be formed, rebar reinforced, and poured with a 3/8in pea gravel - ﬁberglass infused - bone white concrete mix. Mural will be molded, cut into tiles, bisque ﬁred, glazed, and glaze ﬁred to Cone 6. Tile pieces will be thinset and grouted to the inset chamfers. Tile and bench will be suitable for out of doors installation. Clay used will be Laguna 1/2 & 1/2 due to its low moisture absorption and exterior durability. Skateboard deterrents will be installed around top/side interface.

All aspects of construction will happen at Clay Hands Studio in Fresno, California. Apprentices Josie Valtierra and Hannah Von Ah will assist in construction. Finished benches will be picked up from Clay Hands Studio, transported, delivered, and placed on site in Fremont. Artist will supervise.

Placement
All sites must be accessible to lift benches from the transport truck and place on site by forklift.

Bench Pad and ADA Access
The City of Fremont is responsible for all site pad preparation to hold +/-500lbs/1ft diameter at the bench locations. They are also responsible for all sub grade and ADA access requirements around the benches. I suggest three options.

Option 1 - Permanent: Dig a hole 1ft in diameter beyond diameter of bench x 1ft-8in.

Reinforce with 8in tall rebar cage. Pour foundation concrete 1ft tall. In studio, extend bench base by 8in. Place bench on foundation so exposed bench sits at 2ft above grade. Backﬁll with gravel around bench and install ﬁnal grade material to meet ADA requirements.

Option 2 - Movable: Dig sub-grade to 5ft x 1ft. Compact dirt. Apply sand and aggregate base compacting every 2in of lift. Install ﬁnal grade material to meet ADA requirements. Place bench on ﬁnal grade material.

Option 3 - Movable: No site preparation is required if the City of Fremont determines the benches can be placed on existing site pads.

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Attachment: Exhibit G - David Roberts (5762 : Award a Construction Contract and Artwork Contracts for Centerville Community Park Style and Color
The polished concrete of the benches will be bone white with ‘sparkles’ of quartz. Colors of the mural will be harmonious and chromatic to contrast against light color of the polished precast concrete frame. The mural will ‘pop’ out of the concrete frame. The circular construction of the benches mirrors the elliptical masses of my murals and medallions I am currently exploring.

To make my ceramic murals I roll out a canvas of clay 1/2in thick. My design is drawn onto the canvas and clay is added and subtracted as needed. Mural is cut into small tile geometric tile pieces polished, bisque ﬁred, glazed, and glaze ﬁred. Tile pieces are then re-assembled into mural form, thinset onto a cementitious substrate, and grouted. There are usually ﬁfty (50) tile pieces per one (1) sqft mural.

All mural concepts shown below can be modiﬁed to ﬁt a two (2), three (3), and four (4) ft diameter bench.

Bench Series 1 - Blue Heron & Cranes
Fremont sits on one of the largest estuaries in the world, the San Francisco Bay. It is home to millions of migratory and permanent avian residents. I propose using blue herons and cranes to represent this ecosystem.

The series alternates between four (4) 1ft x 1ft portraits and four (4) 1ft x 2ft-2.5in action scenes of birds in ﬂight in decreasing size over a marsh scene. Total mural dimensions on a four (4) ft diameter bench will be 12ft-6in x 1ft. Above are images of the work in progress arranged as they will be on the mural: left - greenware portrait; mid - glazed action; right glazed portrait.

Final color of mural will be that of image to the right with minor adjustments.

Video to the left is the mural in various stages of green and bisque ware.

Mural is meant for install on a 4ft diameter bench at the Fresno Art Museum.

This mural or aspects of it will be used on the bench(s) in Fremont.

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Attachment: Exhibit G - David Roberts (5762 : Award a Construction Contract and Artwork Contracts for Centerville Community Park Bench Series 2 - Sierras and Wildﬂowers
Sierras and Wildﬂowers mural will pay homage to the mountain ranges of the Sierra Nevada and the watershed it feeds. This watershed that allows millions of birds to pass through on their migration routes, it is the source of the Central Valley’s billion dollar farm industry, and it is the reason so many are able to call the San Francisco Bay Area home.

The mural will show the various mountain within the Sierra Nevada Mountain Range that create the watershed for the San Francisco Bay. A ribbon of Blue Rutille will ﬂow from the mountains through rivers out the Delta, and into the San Francisco Bay Estuary. Mountains with in the Sierra Nevada range will be the Great Western Divide (Sequoia/ Kings Canyon), Cathedral (Yosemite - Tuolumne Meadows), Clark Range (Yosemite - Valley), and the Sierra Crest (Mt. Whitney).

The series will follow the concepts in Bench Series 1 by alternating between four (4) 1ft x 1ft native ﬂower portraits and four (4) 1ft x 2ft-2.5in Sierra Nevada mountain scenes. Total mural dimensions on a four (4) ft diameter bench will be 12ft-6in x 1ft.

All examples shown below are in preliminary studies for this project and therefore subject to many changes. They are shown for concept only. I am beginning this project in May for the second bench to be installed at the Fresno Art Museum. Below (left) is a study of mountains surrounding Fresno. Below (right) is a study of the San Joaquin River in Fresno’s foothills.

Bottom three are studies of California poppies.

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Attachment: Exhibit G - David Roberts (5762 : Award a Construction Contract and Artwork Contracts for Centerville Community Park Bench Series 3 - Monarch Butterﬂies

This mural will be continuous gestational
action studies of monarchs in ﬂight.

Colors of monarchs and background will
match those on the images shown.

A majority of the immigrants in the Bay
Area are migrants with strong ties to their
home countries. Monarch butterﬂies
make an annual migration from the
forested mountains of Mexico to as far
north as Canada. During this annual
migration they pass through the San
Francisco Bay Area. Just as the butterﬂies share the chromatic colors of Central America with the Bay Area, immigrants integrate their culture and colors with the Bay Area. This series is a celebration of this richness.

Alternate Benches Series 4 & 5
Medallion 5 - Tree of Life and Medallion 6 - Chinook Salmon as described in Cheek Wall proposal can be used in bench form. If the Fremont committee is interested, these concepts will be developed for bench installation.

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Attachment: Exhibit G - David Roberts (5762 : Award a Construction Contract and Artwork Contracts for Centerville Community Park 2ft Diameter Medallion
Price Per - $5,354
Price per medallion includes mural construction, plywood footprint, footprint install on interior of concrete form, mural thinset and grouted to Cheek Wall chamfer. The price allows for three (3) Tile Setters for two (2) days work on site at prevailing wage for medallion(s) install. It also accounts for one (1) day of work on site with the artist installing the plywood footprint to the inside of the forms.

Pre-Cast Concrete Benches
$23,664 - Price Per 4ft Diameter
$17,748 - Price Per 3ft Diameter
$11,832 - Price Per 2ft Diameter
$3300 - Transport & Delivery
Price per bench includes precast bench construction, mural construction, mural thinset and grouted to bench, delivery, and placement. Estimate includes one day for delivery and placement of all benches. Multiple deliveries will be charged accordingly. Bench groupings can be made in any number of combinations.

Order Options
This bid is set up for the Fremont committee to pick, choose, and combine the two (2) options:
medallions and benches. See examples below.

Example Order 1
Example Order 2

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Attachment: Exhibit G - David Roberts (5762 : Award a Construction Contract and Artwork Contracts for Centerville Community Park 642 East Grifﬁth Way
Fresno, California 93704
T (559) 709-8702
[email protected]
carvedclay.net
Proﬁle
I want to create public art that facilitates community pride and an understanding of the natural world.

Art
Owner, Carved Clay: Fresno, CA; 2014-present
Public Art
Fresno Art Museum; Fresno, CA; Heron and Sierra concrete benches. In progress Butterﬂy Gardens Fresno, CA. Community built butterﬂy murals 2023 University High School; Fresno, CA. Student built butterﬂy/heron murals. 2022/23 Manchester Gate Elementary School; Fresno, CA. Student built murals. 2019/21 Sales
Clay Hands Studio; Fresno, CA; 2025-Present
Arts Alive in Agriculture; Fresno, CA 2024-Present
Edward Lund Foundation; Fresno, CA 2023-Present
Fig Garden Home Owners Association; Fresno, CA; 2015-Present Chris Sorenson Studio; Fresno, CA 2019-21
Craneway Craft Fair; Richmond, CA; 2017
Johnson Residence; Fresno, CA; 2016
Ricks Residence; Fresno, CA; 2015
Zirul Residence; Fresno, CA; 2014
Awards
Expanded Access to Arts and Culture; Grant Recipient, Emerging Artist 2025-26 Clean Stormwater Grant - Grant Recipient 2019/21/25
California Arts Council; Recipient Individual Artist Fellowship, Emerging Artist. 2023 Established Carved Clay to work in conjunction with my contracting business. Currently building concrete benches with imbedded ceramic murals for install at the Fresno Art Museum. Created community/student built murals at Butterﬂy Gardens Housing Development, Manchester Gate Elementary, and University High. Commissioned to design, develop, and install cut ceramic tile ﬁreplace surrounds in private homes. david roberts

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Attachment: Exhibit G - David Roberts (5762 : Award a Construction Contract and Artwork Contracts for Centerville Community Park 642 East Grifﬁth Way
Fresno, California 93704
T (559) 709-8702
[email protected]
carvedclay.net
Construction
Contractor, RedCon General Contracting; Fresno, CA; 2003-Present Journeyman, Paragon; Richmond, CA; 1991-92, 2000-03
Project Engineer, Barry Swenson Builder; Santa Cruz, CA; 1999-01 Apprentice, William T. Roberts Company; Berkeley, CA; 1985-96 Currently a General Contractor specializing in historic home restorations and custom cabinetry. Developed carpentry skills on multi-million dollar homes. Gained management experience building residence halls at California State University of Monterey Bay.

Awards: 2010 City of Fresno Historic Preservation Award for Outstanding Adaptive Reuse of a Residential Building
Integrated Science and Art Teacher
Clay Hands Studio (All Ages); Fresno, CA 2025-Present
University High School (9-12); Fresno, CA 2022-Present
Sage Ridge School, (6-7th); Reno, NV; 1998-99
San Leandro High School, (9-10th); San Leandro, CA; 1996-98 Upward Bound, (9-10th); Oakland, CA; 1996
Currently teach hand building ceramic classes at Clay Hands Studio and University High.

Integrated art with science to teach low income, ﬁrst generation, college bound public school students. Opened the science department at Sage Ridge Private School.

Conservation Biology
Community Organizer, Fresno Uniﬁed School District; Fresno, CA; 2010-Present Paid Intern, Russian Academy of Sciences; Irkutsk, Russia; 1993-94 Intern, Tahoe/Baikal Institute; Lake Tahoe, CA; 1993
Intern, Bermuda Biological Station for Research; Bermuda; 1992 Facilitate the planting of Valley Oaks in the Fresno Uniﬁed School District. Collaboratively wrote an interpretive brochure for Pre-Baikalsky National Park in Irkutsk, Russia.

Researched coral bleaching in Bermuda.

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Attachment: Exhibit G - David Roberts (5762 : Award a Construction Contract and Artwork Contracts for Centerville Community Park 642 East Grifﬁth Way
Fresno, California 93704
T (559) 709-8702
[email protected]
carvedclay.net
Education
Fresno Community College, Studio Art, Fresno, CA 2023-Present Extended Teacher Education, Exploratorium Institute, San Francisco, CA; 1999 Teaching Credential, Mills College, Oakland, CA; 1996
Environmental Exchange, Tahoe Baikal Institute, Irkutsk, Russia; 1993 BA Marine Biology/Art, Western Washington University, Bellingham, WA; 1992 East-West Marine Biology, Washington, Jamaica, MA; 1991 Shrimp Maui, Maui HI, 1990
College Courses, California College of the Arts, Oakland, CA; 1987-88 Publications
Roberts, David. “Africa 1994: Zaire, Rwanda, Burundi.” Konch, Fall 1994, #7: 15-24 Pribaikalsky State National Nature Park. University of California Natural Reserve System for the Tahoe-Baikal Institute, 1994.

References
John Toki, Ceramic Artist, 642 Spring Street, Richmond CA 94804. (559) 990-2769. [email protected]. [email protected]
Principal Jeﬃe Hickman, University High School, 2611 East Matoian Way, SM/UH134, Fresno CA 93740. (559) 278-8263. [email protected]

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1.Monarch Butterﬂy
Medium: Ceramic
Size: 2’ x 2’
Material: Clay - Amaco Bone White; Glaze - Spectrum Shino; Steel Frame Cone: 5
Year: Multiple: 2023-2025
Description: One of several gestational study on monarch butterﬂies in ﬂight. Various private sales. Prototype for three community built murals. Two student built murals constructed at Fresno State with students from University High School (UHS) were auctioned at UHS’s Phoenix Phling. Third community built mural was built and installed by residents of Butterﬂy Gardens Housing Development.

2. Oak Woodland in Walnut Cabinetry
Medium: Ceramic
Size: 6’ x 9’
Material: Clay - Dixon Sculptural; Glaze - Tenmoku and VC Cone: 6
Year: 2017
Price: $30,000
Description: Mural of valley oak woodland framing a view of the San Joaquin River looking into the Sierras. Blue Herons set into the landscape. Mural installed into 22’ of walnut cabinetry with ﬁre insert. Private commission.

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3. Valley Oak
Medium: Ceramic
Size: 2’ Diameter
Material: Clay - Amaco 1/2 & 1/2, Glaze - Shino, Cone 5; Steel Frame
Cone: 5
Year: 2024/25
Description: Valley Oak is the ﬁrst in a series of color studies. 95% of these endemic keystone species have
been cut down. The series is meant to bring awareness of the San Joaquin Valley's original landscape. Used as a prototype for student built murals at Fresno schools.

4. Blue Heron
Medium: Ceramic
Size: 8’ x 8’ x 4”
Material: Clay - Amaco Bone White; Glaze - Shino
Cone: 6
Year: 2022
Description: Bas relief image of a blue heron holding a poppy over a marsh ecosystem. The piece was built to
honor the wildlife of California wetlands.

Community Built: Students from University High School
(UHS) helped build Blue Heron during their two week
Intersession. The unﬁnished piece was transported to the artist’s studio for further development. Students helped glaze bisque tiles in studio. The mural is being donated to Lake County for installation on a historic building.

5. Merlot
Medium: Ceramic
Size: 5’ x 6’
Material: Clay - Dixon Sculptural; Glaze Amaco Potters Choice Cone: 5
Year: 2018
Price: $10,000
Description: Grape vines. Private commission.

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6. Towani Pine
Medium: Ceramic
Size: 6’ x 9’
Material: Clay - Laguna Half and Half; Glaze - Amaco
Potters Choice
Cone: 6
Year: 2018
Price: $20,000
Description: Mural of the San Joaquin Valley extending into the Sierras framed by a towani pine. Private
commission.

7. Valley Oak - Student Built
Medium: Ceramic
Size: 10’ x 10’
Material: Clay - Laguna Half and Half; Glaze - Shino; Mosaic - Coem Signum Porcelain Cone: 6
Year: 2021
Price: $8,000
Description: Community built bas relief image of a valley oak. Installed at entry of Manchester Gate Elementary School in Fresno, California. Funded by the Fresno Metropolitan Flood Control District and the Fresno Uniﬁed School District. During COVID, sixth grade students (200) designed, built, and glazed tile pieces. Students and I organized leaves into mural form.

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8. Concrete Benches - Work in Progress
Medium: Ceramic
Size: Two (2) 1’ x 12’-6” murals imbedded into two (2) concrete bench 4’ diameter x 2’ tall Material: Clay - Laguna Half and Half; Glaze - Amaco .

Cone: 6
Year: 2026
Description: The San Joaquin River is home to millions of migratory and permanent avian residents. In the ﬁrst mural I explore elliptical masses using blue herons and cranes to represent this ecosystem. The series alternates between four (4) 1ft x 1ft portraits and four (4) 1ft x 2ft action scenes of birds in ﬂight. The project is funded by the Fresno’s Expanded Access to Arts and Culture Grant as well as the Fresno Metropolitan Flood Control District’s Clean Stormwater Grant. The second mural will be of similar scope and will explore the Sierra Nevada mountain ranges that deﬁne the Central Valley’s watershed.

9. Bonner Adobe
Medium: Ceramic
Size: 8” x 12”
Material: Clay - Dixon Sculptural; Glaze Amaco Potters Choice
Cone: 5
Year: 2020
Price: $850
Description: Historic home address plaque. Shown to
give an example of custom address plaques made for
Fresno neighborhoods. Private commission.

10. Historic Kump House
Year: 2010
Budget: $1,000,000
Description: Included to showcase my work as a
General Contractor. My specialty is ﬁnish
carpentry. Completely rehabbed and restored a
historic house in Fresno’s Tower District built in
1916. Received Mayoral, Congressional, and
Senatorial recognition for the restoration and
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In my preliminary design proposal, I am offering a color code for each stair flight. It will be determined by the dominant color in the wing wall mosaic design. The same color will cover the front of each wing wall. I am submitting twelve designs for the wing walls inside the stair flights. There is also a sample design for the outside surface of the wing walls. It consists of a lettering presenting the name of a particular native California flower.

Attached area a few samples of my local exterior mosaics.

A full portfolio of my public art projects is available on request.

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Cover up 12 Wing Walls with tile mosaic.

Budget - $73.000,00

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$250.00 - Sanded grout
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Attachment: Exhibit H - Dmitry Grudsky (5762 : Award a Construction Contract and Artwork Contracts for Centerville Community Park Fremont City Council Meeting: 09/01/26 07:00 PM
3300 Capitol Avenue Div/Dept: Parks Planning and Design Fremont, CA 94538 Category: Grants

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COUNCIL STAFF REPORT (ID # 5779) DOC ID: 5779
Updated: 8/27/2026 9:07 AM by Alberto Quintanilla Page 1 Acceptance of Energy Efficiency and Conservation Block Grant - Accept Energy Efficiency and Conservation Block Grant (EECBG) in the Amount of $254,040 and Appropriate Funds to the Central Park Tennis Center Lighting and Electrical Project (PWC8853) and Authorize the City Manager to Execute Documents Necessary to Accept and Implement the Grant;.

Contact Persons:

Name: Eva Lee Kim Beranek
Title: Landscape Designer II Community Services Director Div/Dept: Parks Planning and Design Community Services
Phone: 510-494-4776 510-494-4330
E-Mail: [email protected] [email protected]

Executive Summary: Staff is seeking authority to accept the Energy Efficiency and Conservation Block Grant (EECBG) equipment rebate voucher from the U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) and appropriate the grant funds to support the implementation of the Central Park Tennis Center Lighting and Electrical Project.

Background: The U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) received funding through the Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act (IIJA) and the Inflation Reduction Act (IRA) to expand energy efficiency and conservation initiatives, including the Energy Efficiency and Conservation Block Grant (EECBG) Program. The EECBG Program received $550 million in IIJA funding and is administered by DOE's Office of State and Community Energy Programs (SCEP).

Under the EECBG Program, eligible local governments may elect to receive an equipment rebate and/or technical assistance voucher in lieu of a traditional formula grant. The voucher option is intended to simplify and streamline access to EECBG funding. Technical assistance vouchers provide access to subject matter experts in areas such as energy efficiency, transportation, and related energy initiatives. Equipment rebates support the purchase and installation of eligible energy-related equipment that advances the goals of the EECBG Program.

On April 29, 2024, the City of Fremont was determined to be eligible for an EECBG Program formula allocation and elected to receive an equipment rebate voucher in the amount of $254,040. The equipment rebate voucher will reimburse eligible costs associated with the Central Park Tennis Center

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Council Staff Report (ID # 5779) Meeting of September 1, 2026 Updated: 8/27/2026 9:07 AM by Alberto Quintanilla Page 2 Lighting and Electrical Project, which will replace the existing tennis court lighting with energy-efficient LED fixtures. Acceptance of the voucher will allow the City to access federal reimbursement for eligible project costs in accordance with DOE program requirements.

Discussion/Analysis: The proposed Central Park Tennis Center Lighting and Electrical Project will replace the existing tennis court light fixtures, security light fixtures, and lighting control system with new energy-efficient LED lighting and controls. The project will improve lighting quality and reliability, reduce energy consumption and maintenance costs, and enhance the safety and functionality of the tennis facility for users.

The EECBG equipment rebate voucher will provide up to $254,040 in federal reimbursement for eligible material and installation costs associated with the project. The remaining project costs will be funded through the City's General Fund and Recreation Cost Center budget. Acceptance of the equipment rebate voucher will enable the City to offset project costs while advancing the City's energy efficiency and sustainability goals.

Fiscal Impact: Staff recommends that the City Council accept the $254,040 EECBG equipment rebate voucher and appropriate the grant funds to the Central Park Tennis Center Lighting and Electrical Project (PWC8853) in Federal Capital Grants Fund (Fund 522).

Environmental Review: The recommended funding actions are is exempt from and not subject to review under the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) because funding actions are not a “project” as defined in CEQA Guidelines Section 15378(b)(2) and/or 15378(b)(5), and/or because the funding actions have no possibility of having a significant effect on the environment, as specified in CEQA Guidelines Section 15061(b)(3), each as a separate and independent basis for CEQA compliance. The construction of the project will undergo environmental review in compliance with CEQA.

Recommendation:

1. Accept EECBG grant funds in the amount of $254,040 and appropriate the funds to the Central Park Tennis Center Lighting and Electrical Project, PWC8853-522.

2. Authorize the City Manager, or designee, to execute any documents necessary to accept the EECBG equipment rebate voucher from the U.S.

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Council Staff Report (ID # 5779) Meeting of September 1, 2026 Updated: 8/27/2026 9:07 AM by Alberto Quintanilla Page 3 Department of Energy for the Central Park Tennis Center Lighting and Electrical Project in the amount of $254,040.

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Fremont City Council Meeting: 09/01/26 07:00 PM
3300 Capitol Avenue Div/Dept: Maintenance Operations
Fremont, CA 94538 Category: Agreements and Contracts

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COUNCIL STAFF REPORT (ID # 5798) DOC ID: 5798
Updated: 8/27/2026 9:08 AM by Alberto Quintanilla Page 1 Purchase of Trash Can Liners - Approval of Multi-Year Purchase Order with Wardley Industrial Inc., in an Amount Not to Exceed $55,000 Annually, for the Purchase of Trash Can Liners
Contact Persons:

Name: Ernie Moreira Kelly King
Title: Urban Landscape Manager Maintenance Operations Director Div/Dept: Maintenance Operations Maintenance Operations Phone: (510) 979-5714 510-979-5753
E-Mail: [email protected] [email protected]

Executive Summary: The purpose of this report is to facilitate the purchase of trash can liners to support the operations of the City of Fremont (City) parks and public facilities.

Background: To support service levels throughout the City’s park system and maintain effective waste management collection, recycling, and disposal efforts, the purchase of trash can liners is necessary. Trash can liners are a routine operational supply that supports the daily maintenance and cleanliness of parks, public spaces, and related facilities.

Discussion/Analysis: A Request for Proposals (RFP) Bid # 26-031 opened on May 29, 2026 and closed on June 9, 2026. The City received seven (7) proposals for trash can liner supplies: DJ International, Wardley Industrial Inc., Bravo 3 Partners, Universal Business Services, Nitsom Promotional, Precision Diagnostics, and Unipak Corporation. Each vendor’s bid totals were evaluated based on pricing and availability. Based on the evaluation, staff recommend awarding a purchase order in an amount of $55,000 annually to Wardley Industrial Inc. for the purchase of trash can liners. On July 14, 2026, the City Council approved an agreement with Unipak Corporation for the purchase of garbage can liners. Following Council approval, Unipak Corporation Inc., requested to withdraw its bid and declined to proceed with the purchase agreement.

Staff is requesting authorization to award the agreement to the next highest-ranked responsive bidder, (Wardley Industrial Inc.), in accordance with the City’s procurement requirements. Staff have reviewed the bid submission and determined that Wardley Industrial Inc. is qualified and capable of providing the required garbage can liners in accordance with the City’s specifications and pricing agreement.

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Council Staff Report (ID # 5798) Meeting of September 1, 2026 Updated: 8/27/2026 9:08 AM by Alberto Quintanilla Page 2

Staff anticipates that $55,000 annually provides sufficient funding to cover the cost of trash can liners and provides for incremental cost increases for the course of the 7-year term through June 30, 2033.

Fiscal Impact: The amount of the Purchase Order is $55,000 annually with a not to exceed amount of $385,000 for the seven years. There is sufficient funding in the Maintenance Operations General Fund (Fund 001) budget to cover this cost.

Environmental Review: This action is not a project as defined by Pub. Res.

Code Section 21065 and is categorically exempt under Section 15061(b)(3) of the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) in that it is not a project which has the potential for having a significant effect on the environment.

Attachments: None.

Recommendation: Authorize the City Manager, or designee, to execute a Purchase Order with Wardley Industrial Inc., in an amount not to exceed $55,000 annually through June 30, 2033.

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Fremont City Council Meeting: 09/01/26 07:00 PM
3300 Capitol Avenue Div/Dept: Public Works
Fremont, CA 94538 Category: Property Acquisitions & Dispositions

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COUNCIL STAFF REPORT (ID # 5802) DOC ID: 5802
Updated: 8/27/2026 11:06 AM by Alberto Quintanilla Page 1 Vacation of a Portion of Sutton Loop - Adopt a Resolution Summarily Vacating a Portion of Sutton Loop (PLN2025-00114); Make Findings of CEQA Exemption Contact Persons:

Name: Homira Shafaq Matt Cano
Title: Associate Civil Engineer Public Works Director
Div/Dept: Public Works Public Works
Phone: (510) 494-4780 510-494-4722
E-Mail: [email protected] [email protected]

Executive Summary: The purpose of this report is to facilitate vacating a portion of Sutton Loop, which is located at the rear of 3366 Peralta Boulevard.

Background: Hasmukh Patel, property owner of 3366 Peralta Boulevard has submitted an application for a street right-of-way vacation for a portion of Sutton Loop. The applicant currently accesses the property from Peralta Boulevard and seeks to increase buildable area at the rear of the property along Sutton Loop. No formal application for redevelopment of the property is proposed at this time; however, any future development would be subject to the standard City permitting requirements and procedures. Concurrently with the application for the street vacation, the property owner has signed grant deeds to dedicate a 29-foot roadway easement and a 5-foot pedestrian access and sidewalk easement along Peralta Boulevard for future roadway improvements.

Sutton Loop was dedicated to the City as part of the requirement for construction of public street improvements associated with the approval of Tract Map 2447, recorded September 13, 1963. The subject property was not included within Tract 2447 which resulted in an excess of 19 feet of street right-of-way at the rear of 3366 Peralta Boulevard along Sutton Loop.

Discussion/Analysis: California Streets and Highways Code Section 8334 allows the City to summarily vacate excess right-of-way when it is “not required for street or highway purposes.” The area to be vacated is currently unimproved and is not required for street purposes as the remaining right- of-way is sufficient to accommodate the roadway. City staff have determined that the unused street right-of-way is no longer needed for present or prospective roadway use.

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Council Staff Report (ID # 5802) Meeting of September 1, 2026 Updated: 8/27/2026 11:06 AM by Alberto Quintanilla Page 2 Notification to Utility Companies: All concerned utility companies have been notified and consented to the proposed vacation of the street right-of-way.

General Plan Finding: On July 9, 2026, the Planning Manager found that vacating the subject street portion conforms with the General Plan as required by Streets and Highways Code Section 8313 (a) of the State of California, Section 65402 of the Government Code, and Section 2.20.310 (b) of the Fremont Municipal Code.

The property owner has signed grant deeds to dedicate a 29-foot roadway easement (1,885 square feet of right-of-way) and 5-foot pedestrian access and sidewalk easement (325 square feet) along Peralta Boulevard to allow for future roadway improvements on Peralta Boulevard. A grant deed related to the street vacation (1,235 square feet) will be recorded concurrently with those grant deeds to transfer title of the area on Sutton Loop to the property owner of 3366 Peralta Boulevard.

Fiscal Impact: None.

Environmental Review: The vacation of the roadway easement is exempt from environmental review, pursuant to California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) Guidelines, Section 15305, because the action is considered a minor alteration to land use limitations which does not result in any land use or density changes.

ATTACHMENTS:
• Attachment 1 - Plat and Legal Description – Sutton Loop Street Vacation • Attachment 2 - Plat and Legal Description – Peralta Boulevard Easements (for reference)
• Draft Resolution – Summary of Vacation of Sutton Loop

Recommendation:

Adopt a resolution:
a. To summarily vacate a portion of Sutton Loop located at the rear of 3366 Peralta Boulevard; subject to concurrent recordation of easements on Peralta Boulevard;
b. Authorize the City Manager or designee to execute a grant deed conveying the area to be vacated on Sutton Loop to the property owner; and
c. Make findings, including findings of CEQA exemption.

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Resolution 2026-XX Page 1 of 2 DRAFT

RESOLUTION NO. 2026-XX

A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF FREMONT

SUMMARILY VACATING A PORTION OF SUTTON LOOP AT
3366 PERALTA BOULEVARD , LOCATED IN THE CENTERVILLE

COMMUNITY PLAN AREA

WHEREAS, Section 8334 of the California Streets and Highways Code authorizes the legislative body of a local agency to summarily vacate a street or highway for any of the following conditions: (a) An excess right-of-way of a street or highway not required for street or highway purposes, and (b) A portion of a street or highway that lies within property under one ownership and that does not continue through such ownership or end touching property of another; and

WHEREAS, the Applicant/Developer of the property located at 3366 Peralta Boulevard has requested approval of a summary vacation of a portion of Sutton Loop that is located at the rear of 3366 Peralta Boulevard as described and dep icted in Exhibits A and B, attached and incorporated herein by this reference; and

WHEREAS, the Department of Public Works supports the summary vacation of the excess right -of-way and has determined that said right -of-way is not required for public road purposes or for future circulation needs of the public. Furthermore, there are no public utility facilities in place that are in use and would be affected by the vacation , and all concerned utility companies have been notified and consent to the proposed vacation; and

WHEREAS, the Community Development Department has evaluated the proposed summary vacation and has determined that it is exempted from CEQA and consistent with the City of Fremont General Plan as required by Section 8313 (a) of the Streets and Highways Code, Section 65402 of the Government Code, and Section 2.20.310 (b) of the Fremont Municipal Code.

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

SECTION 1. Based on the foregoing recitals, t he Fremont City Council approves the summary vacation of a portion of Sutton Loop that is located at the rear of 3366 Peralta Boulevard as described and depicted in Exhibits A and B pursuant to Section 8334 of the California Streets and Highways Code, conditioned upon concurrent recording of the following grant deeds:

A. Grant deed related to the street vacation (1,235 square feet) to transfer title of the area on Sutton Loop to the property owner of 3366 Peralta Boulevard.

B. Grant deed to dedicate a 29-foot roadway easement (1,885 square feet of right-of- way) and 5-foot pedestrian access and sidewalk easement (325 square feet) along Peralta Boulevard.

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Attachment: Draft Resolution – Summary of Vacation of Sutton Loop (5802 : Vacation of a Portion of Sutton Loop)

Resolution 2026-XX Page 2 of 2

SECTION 2 . The proposed vacation is categorically exempt from environmental review, pursuant to California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) Guidelines Section 15305, because the action is considered a minor alteration to land use limitations that does not result in any land use or density changes. The vacation is consistent with the land use envisioned for the site as established by the General Plan and for which an Environmental Impact Report (SCH#2010082060) was previously prepared and certified, and none of the conditions that would require the preparation of a supplement to an EIR are present.

SECTION 3. The City Clerk shall cause a certified copy of this Resolution attested under seal, including Exhibit s A and B, to be recorded in the office of the County Recorder of Alameda County and return one copy each to the Planning Division of the Community Development Department and the Engineering Division of the Public Works Department for their resp ective files.

ADOPTED September 1, 2026, by the City Council of the City of Fremont by the following vote:

AYES:

NOES:

ABSENT:

ABSTAIN:

Mayor

ATTEST: APPROVED AS TO FORM:

City Clerk City Attorney

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

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COUNCIL STAFF REPORT (ID # 5803) DOC ID: 5803
Updated: 8/27/2026 11:09 AM by Alberto Quintanilla Page 1 Traffic Safety Education Services - Authorization to Execute a Professional Service Agreement with Safe Moves in the Amount of $211,000.00 to Provide Walking and Biking Safety Education Services for Students; Make Finding of CEQA Exemption.

Contact Persons:

Name: Danielle Del Rosario Matt Cano
Title: Senior Transportation Engineer Public Works Director Div/Dept: Public Works Public Works
Phone: (510) 494-4535 510-494-4722
E-Mail: [email protected] [email protected]

Executive Summary: The purpose of this report is to support the City’s Safe Routes to School Program by providing supplemental walking and biking safety education services for students at various elementary schools, middle schools, and high schools in the City, as well as at key City sponsored special events throughout the year.

Background: The City’s Active Transportation Plan (adopted in 2025) identifies walking and biking safety education as a priority safety action and a core element of the City’s Safe Routes to School program. While the City participates in the Alameda County Safe Routes to School Program, which aims to increase local school participation of annual walking and biking to school events like the International Walk and Roll to School Day, Golden Sneaker Contest, and Bike to Wherever Day, it was determined that supplemental City led safety education is needed to teach students the necessary knowledge and skills to walk and bike to school safely. The City’s program covers key safety topics including following rules of the road, defensive walking techniques, basic biking skills, safe crossing techniques, and understanding how to navigate common City roadway features around schools. Interested schools will need to sign up for the City’s program, and lessons will be tailored to the students’ grade level and include either a student workshop or a bike rodeo (hands-on bike training through a simulated road environment) at the respective schools. Finally, the City’s program will provide bike rodeo sessions at key City sponsored special events throughout the year, including Festival of the Arts, Earth Day, and the Fremont Police Department’s Annual Safety Fair.

Discussion/Analysis: On April 14, 2026, a request for proposals (RFP) was released to provide student safety education services for the 2026/2027 and

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Council Staff Report (ID # 5803) Meeting of September 1, 2026 Updated: 8/27/2026 11:09 AM by Alberto Quintanilla Page 2 2027/2028 school years. In response, one proposal was received on May 12, 2026 from Safe Moves. The receipt of a single proposal is not unexpected due to the relatively low number of service providers in this field that have the sufficient experience and resources for developing the safety education program and conducting number of student traffic safety education sessions that the City seeks to provide.

Staff evaluated Safe Moves’ proposal and concluded that Safe Moves has the appropriate work plan, education program, outreach approach, and staff experience to implement the City’s student safety education services in a satisfactory manner. In total, Safe Moves plans to conduct at a minimum 30 student workshops, 50 school bike rodeos, 11 community event bike rodeos, and over 800 bicycle safety helmet giveaways over the two-year service period. Safe Moves has over 30 years of experience providing traffic safety education to students of all ages and grade levels and has provided traffic safety education services in Fremont since 2004. Safe Moves has also been nationally recognized for their work in traffic safety education, including being recognized as “Safety Program of the Year” by the United States Department of Transportation.

Project Costs and Funding:

Estimated Project Costs:

City Staff Administration $ 5,000
Consultant Fees for Traffic Education Services $ 211,000 TOTAL PROJECT COSTS $216,000

Source of Funding:

PWC 8541-520 (Bike/Pedestrian Non-Infrastructure
Program)
$415,000
PWC 8875-136 (Bike/Pedestrian Program-Staff
Administration)
$50,000
TOTAL ESTIMATED AVAILABLE FUNDING $465,000

Fiscal Impact: Based on the contract amount and project cost estimates, there are sufficient funds budgeted and appropriated for this project. The funding source for consultant services will be funded by countywide Measure BB Funds distributed by Alameda County Transportation Commission to the City for bicycle and pedestrian safety improvements or programs,

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Council Staff Report (ID # 5803) Meeting of September 1, 2026 Updated: 8/27/2026 11:09 AM by Alberto Quintanilla Page 3 appropriated through the Capital Improvement Program Process. Remaining fund source balances will be used to fund City staff costs to administer the City’s Safe Routes to School program.

Environmental Review: Environmental review is not required because award of this agreement is not a project within the meaning of California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) in accordance with CEQA Guidelines Section 15061 (b)(3) and 15378(b), as it can be seen with certainty that there is no possibility that award of the contract will have a significant effect on the environment and the award is an administrative activity that will not result in an effect on the physical environment.

Attachments: None.

Recommendations:

1. Authorize the City Manager or designee to execute a Professional Service Agreement with Safe Moves for Student Traffic Education Services in an amount not to exceed $211,000.00.

2. Find the action is exempt from the requirements of the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) pursuant to CEQA Guidelines Section 15061 (b)(3) and 15378(b).

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3300 Capitol Avenue Div/Dept: Housing
Fremont, CA 94538 Category: Affordable Housing

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COUNCIL STAFF REPORT (ID # 5622) DOC ID: 5622
Updated: 8/27/2026 11:02 AM by Alberto Quintanilla Page 1 Bond Issuance For Pacific West Communities, Inc. - Public Hearing (Published Notice) in Accordance with the Tax Equity and Fiscal Responsibility Act (TEFRA) to Consider the issuance of Tax-Exempt Bonds by California Municipal Finance Authority (CMFA) for Fremont Warm Springs Pacific Associates, LP. (Warm Springs Apartments)
Contact Persons:

Name: Lucia Hughes David Persselin
Title: Housing Manager Finance Director
Div/Dept: Housing Finance Department
Phone: 510-494-4506 510-494-4631
E-Mail: [email protected] [email protected]

Executive Summary: The California Municipal Finance Authority (CMFA), a joint exercise of powers authority of which the City of Fremont is a member, has been asked by Pacific West Communities, Inc. to serve as the conduit issuer of tax-exempt bonds for the Warm Springs Apartments affordable housing project (the “Project”) in the City of Fremont. CMFA may not approve the bond financing unless and until the City Council approves the bond issuance after conducting a public hearing (referred to as a “TEFRA hearing”).

The Tax Equity and Fiscal Responsibility Act of 1982 (TEFRA) mandates a public accountability procedure involving the legislative body of a local agency in which a proposed project to be funded with tax-exempt bonds is located. The TEFRA hearing is a public inquiry required by the Internal Revenue Service intended to provide members of the community with an opportunity to speak on behalf of or against the proposed project. Once the TEFRA hearing has been conducted, the City Council is then asked to adopt a resolution approving the issuance of tax-exempt bonds for the project.

The bonds will be issued as limited obligations of CMFA, and the City will have no liability with respect to the bonds or any role to play in the bond issuance other than the TEFRA hearing.

Staff recommend that the City Council conduct a public hearing in accordance with the Tax Equity and Fiscal Responsibility Act and adopt a resolution approving the issuance of tax-exempt bonds for the Project.

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Council Staff Report (ID # 5622) Meeting of September 1, 2026 Updated: 8/27/2026 11:02 AM by Alberto Quintanilla Page 2 Background: CMFA has been asked by Pacific West Communities, Inc. (the “Borrower”) to serve as the conduit issuer of tax-exempt bonds in an aggregate principal amount not to exceed $70,000,000 (together with a like amount of refunding bonds) (the “Bonds”) for the Project in the City of Fremont. CMFA may not issue the bond financing unless and until the City Council approves the bond issuance by the CMFA after conducting a TEFRA hearing. The proceeds of the Bonds will be used to finance and refinance the acquisition, construction, development and equipping of the affordable rental project to be owned and operated by the Borrower.

Discussion/Analysis: Pacific West Communities, Inc. (“PWC”) was formed as a real estate development and financing firm, specializing in the construction and rehabilitation of affordable workforce housing throughout the western United States. With a particular emphasis on the use of the affordable housing tax credits, PWC and its related companies develop multi- family and senior citizen housing in the states of California, Arizona, New Mexico, Utah, Oregon, Montana, Idaho, Nevada, Colorado, Washington, and Wyoming. Currently PWC owns and operates approximately 110 developments with over 6,000 units of affordable housing.

The proposed project, Warm Springs Apartments (located at 45021 Warm Springs Boulevard, in Fremont), is a 241-unit (including two on-site manager’s units) multi-family rental project. With a mix of 114 1-Bedroom, 64 2-Bedroom, and 63 3-Bedroom apartments, the proposed project will provide affordable housing for families residing in Alameda County.

The units will be newly constructed apartments in one six-story building, with parking at grade- and podium-level with five-stories of apartments.

Residents will enjoy amenities such as open courtyards on the second level, with community spaces and a fitness center. Two resident property managers will provide tenant assistance and management services. Within the units, residents will enjoy standard features including refrigerators, fans, dishwashers, and ranges. The design of the apartments will adhere to all necessary requirements and standards Fremont deems appropriate.

Affordability: As detailed below, all rents will be reduced to an affordable level for extremely low and low-income residents. The project is 100% affordable, with a mix of 1-, 2- and 3-Bedroom apartments, and restricted rents for a 55-year term.

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• 3% (6 Units) restricted to households earning 50% or less of AMI • 3% (6 Units) restricted to households earning 60% or less of AMI • 71% (171 Units) restricted to households earning 70% or less of AMI • 2 on-site manager’s units

TEFRA Hearing: TEFRA mandates a public accountability procedure involving the legislative body of a local agency in which a proposed project (to be funded with tax-exempt bonds) is located. The TEFRA hearing is intended to provide members of the community with an opportunity to speak on behalf of or against the proposed project. Notice of the public hearing must be published in a newspaper of general circulation at least seven days prior to the date on which it is scheduled. To comply with federal tax laws, as well as with CMFA policy, once the TEFRA hearing is conducted, the City Council is asked to adopt a resolution approving the issuance of tax-exempt bonds for the project.

Project Financing: The costs of the project are estimated to total approximately $175 Million. A large part of the project costs is proposed to be financed through multi-family housing revenue bonds issued by CMFA, with Low Income Housing Tax Credits as another principal funding source.

On March 19, 2024, the City Council approved a loan of $12 Million from the Affordable Housing Development Fund (Fund 196). Other sources of funding include General Partner and Developer Equity.

A summary of the estimated sources and uses of funds for the project is presented in the following table.

Sources of Funds: Uses of Funds:

Tax-Exempt B Bonds: $20,000,000 New Construction: $107,005,930 Taxable Bond Proceeds: $55,794,595 Arch & Eng: $2,250,000 Tax-Exempt A Bonds: $45,000,000 Construction Contingency: $5,400,000 City of Fremont: $12,000,000 Financing Costs & Interest: $13,274,689 Deferred Developer Fee: $20,893,998 Other Soft Costs: $13,246,573 Deferred Contractor Fee: $7,782,249 Developer Fees: $21,143,998 Deferred Costs: $2,068,208 Soft Costs Contingency: $800,000 LIH Tax Credit Equity: $10,872,848 Post-Const Int & Reserves: $2,068,208 Subordinate Loan Int.: $900,000 Total Land Cost: $10,122,500

Total Sources: $175,311,898 Total Uses: $175,311,898

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Fiscal Impact: The Bonds to be issued by CMFA for the Project will be the sole responsibility of the Borrower, and the City will have no financial, legal, moral obligation, liability or responsibility for the Project or the repayment of the Bonds for the financing of the Project. All financing documents with respect to the issuance of the Bonds will contain clear disclaimers that the Bonds are not obligations of the City or the State of California but are to be paid for solely from funds provided by the Borrower.

The Board of Directors of the California Foundation for Stronger Communities, a California non-profit public benefit corporation (the “Foundation”), acts as the Board of Directors for the CMFA. Through its conduit issuance activities, the CMFA shares a portion of the issuance fees it receives with its member communities and donates a portion of these issuance fees to the Foundation for the support of local charities. With respect to the City of Fremont, it is expected that a portion of the issuance fee attributable to the City will be granted by CMFA to the General Fund of the City. Such grant may be used for any lawful purpose of the City. The Borrower will be the beneficiary of the CMFA’s charitable donation through a 25% reduction in issuance fees.

Environmental Review: The Warm Springs Apartments affordable housing development project, approved by the Zoning Administrator on August 19, 2025, was found to be exempt from the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) pursuant to, without limitation, CEQA Guidelines Sections 15183, as the project is consistent with the land use envisioned for the site as established by the General Plan for which an Environmental Impact Report (SCH#2010082060) was previously prepared and certified, and pursuant to CEQA Guidelines Sections 15162 and 15163, as none of the circumstances requiring preparation of a subsequent or supplemental EIR have occurred.

Additional environmental review under CEQA is not applicable pursuant to CEQA Guidelines Section 15061(b)(3) (Review for Exemption) and/or 15378(b)(2), (4) and/or (5), each as a separate and independent basis. The action is a governmental fiscal or administrative action which will have no potential to adversely affect the environment, directly or indirectly.

ATTACHMENTS:
• TEFRA Resolution-Warm Springs

Recommendation:

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1. Hold a public hearing in accordance with the Tax Equity and Fiscal Responsibility Act of 1982 (TEFRA); and,

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Resolution 2026-XX Page 1 of 3
RESOLUTION NO. 2026-XX

A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF FREMONT

APPROVING A PLAN OF FINANCE OF THE CALIFORNIA MUNICIPAL

FINANCE AUTHORITY TO ISSUE AND REISSUE EXEMPT FACILITY

BONDS IN AN AGGREGATE PRINCIPAL AMOUNT NOT TO EXCEED
$70,000,000 FOR THE PURPOSE OF FINANCING OR REFINANCING A

QUALIFIED RESIDENTIAL RENTAL PROJECT FOR THE BENEFIT OF

WARM SPRINGS APARTMENTS , MAKING FINDINGS OF CEQA

EXEMPTION, AND CERTAIN OTHER MATTERS RELATING THERETO

WHEREAS, Fremont Warm Springs Pacific Associates, LP (the “Borrower”), a partnership of which Pacific West Communities, Inc. (the “Developer”) or a related person to the Developer as the general partner, has requested that the California Municipal Finance Authority (the “Authority”) adopt a plan of financing providing for the issuance of exempt facility bonds for a qualified residential rental project pursuant to Section 142(a)(7) of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 (the “Code”) in one or more series issued from time to time, including bonds issued to refund such exempt facility bonds in one or more series from time to time, and at no time to exceed $70,000,000 in aggregate principal amount (the “Bonds”), to finance and refinance the acquisition, construction, improvement and equipping of a 241-unit multifamily rental housing project located at 45021 Warm Springs Boulevard, within the City of Fremont, California (the “Project”); and WHEREAS, an “applicable elected representative” of the jurisdiction in which the Project is to be located is required to approve the proposed plan of finance for the Project under Section 147(f) of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986, as amended; and

WHEREAS, the Fremont City Council (the “City Council”) is the elected legislative body of the City and is an “applicable elected representative” for purposes of Section 147(f) of the Code because the Project is located within the territorial limits of the City; and

WHEREAS, the Authority has advised that the Bonds may be issued pursuant to a “plan of finance” to issue an original issue of Bonds and to issue or reissue one or more additional series of Bonds from time to time after the original issue of Bonds, if necessary or desirable to comply with applicable legal requirements, all in an aggregate principal amount not to exceed $70,000,000 to finance the Project, and all within the three-year period commencing on the date of the issuance of the first series of Bonds pursuant to this resolution; and

WHEREAS, the Authority has requested that the City Council approve the proposed plan of finance in order to satisfy the public approval requirement of Section 147(f) of the Code and the requirements of Section 4 of the Joint Exercise of Powers Agreement Relating to the California Municipal Finance Authority, dated as of January 1, 2004 (the “Agreement”), among certain local agencies, including the City; and

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Attachment: TEFRA Resolution-Warm Springs (5622 : Bond Issuance For Pacific West Communities, Inc.) Resolution 2026-XX Page 2 of 3
WHEREAS, pursuant to Section 147(f) of the Code, the City Council has, following notice duly given, held a public hearing regarding the issuance of the Bonds, and now desires to approve the proposed plan of finance for the Project.

NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF FREMONT AS FOLLOWS:

SECTION 1. The foregoing recitals are true and correct.

SECTION 2. The City Council finds this action to be exempt from the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) pursuant to, without limitation, CEQA Guidelines Sections 15268 and 15369 (ministerial project). Further, additional environmental review under CEQA is not applicable, pursuant to CEQA Guidelines Section 15378(b)(2), (4) and/or (5) and/or 15061(b)(3) (Review for Exemption), each as a separate and independent basis, in that it is an administrative or fiscal activity which has no potential, directly or indirectly, to cause a significant effect on the environment.

SECTION 3. The City Council hereby approves the proposed plan of finance of the Authority to issue and reissue from time to time of one or more series of revenue bonds in an outstanding principal amount not to exceed $70,000,000. It is the purpose and intent of the City Council that this resolution constitute approval of the proposed plan of finance for the Project for the purposes of (a) Section 147(f) of the Code by the applicable elected representative of a governmental unit having jurisdiction over the area in which the Project is to be located, in accordance with said Section 147(f) and (b) Section 4 of the Agreement.

SECTION 4. The proposed plan of finance and issuance of the Bonds shall be subject to the approval of the Authority of all financing documents relating thereto to which the Authority is a party. The City shall have no responsibility or liability whatsoever with respect to the plan of finance or the Bonds.

SECTION 5. The adoption of this Resolution shall not obligate the City or any department thereof to (i) provide any financing to acquire or construct the Project or any refinancing of the Project; (ii) approve any application or request for or take any other action in connection with any planning approval, permit or other action necessary for the acquisition, construction, rehabilitation, installation or operation of the Project; (iii) make any contribution or advance any funds whatsoever to the Authority; or (iv) take any further action with respect to the Authority or its membership therein.

SECTION 6. The officers of the City are hereby authorized and directed, jointly and severally, to do any and all things and to execute and deliver any and all documents which they deem necessary or advisable in order to carry out, give effect to and comply with the terms and intent of this resolution and the financing transaction approved hereby.

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Attachment: TEFRA Resolution-Warm Springs (5622 : Bond Issuance For Pacific West Communities, Inc.) Resolution 2026-XX Page 3 of 3
SECTION 7. The City Clerk shall forward a certified copy of this Resolution to the Authority in care of its counsel:

Ronald E. Lee, Esq.

Jones Hall LLP
4 West 4th Avenue, Suite 406
San Mateo, CA 94402
SECTION 8. This resolution shall take effect immediately upon its adoption.

ADOPTED September 1, 2026, by the City Council of the City of Fremont by the following vote:

AYES:

NOES:

ABSENT:

ABSTAIN:

Mayor

ATTEST: APPROVED AS TO FORM:

City Clerk City Attorney

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Attachment: TEFRA Resolution-Warm Springs (5622 : Bond Issuance For Pacific West Communities, Inc.) Fremont City Council Meeting: 09/01/26 07:00 PM
3300 Capitol Avenue Div/Dept: Human Services Department Fremont, CA 94538 Category: Agreements and Contracts

SCHEDULED
Sponsors:

COUNCIL STAFF REPORT (ID # 5799) DOC ID: 5799
Updated: 8/27/2026 9:12 AM by Alberto Quintanilla Page 1 Substantial Amendment to Federal Annual Action Plan and Authorizations for the Fremont Family Resource Center Enhancing Navigation Project - Public Hearing (Published Notice) on Adoption of Resolution Approving Substantial Amendment to FY 2024/25 Annual Action Plan; Increase the Appropriation for the Fremont Family Resource Center Navigation Enhancing Project; Authorize the City Manager to Execute an Agreement with Square Signs LLC, DBA Front Signs and Make Findings of CEQA Exemption
Contact Persons:

Name: Robert Lopez Jimmy Chen
Title: CDBG Administrator Facilities Manager
Div/Dept: Human Services Department Public Works
Phone: 510-574-2043 510-494-4715
E-Mail: [email protected] [email protected]

Executive Summary: The purpose of this report is to recommend that the City Council do the following: (1) hold a public hearing on the proposal to amend the City’s FY 2024-2025 Annual Action Plan to increase funding for the Fremont Family Resource Center (FRC) Enhancing Navigation Project by $79,162, for a new total not to exceed amount of $209,162; and (2) approve and authorize City Manager or designee to submit an amended FY 2024-2025 Annual Action Plan to the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD).

Staff also recommends that the City Council accept the bid, award a construction contract for the Enhancing Navigation Project to the lowest responsive and responsible bidder, Square Signs LLC, DBA Front Signs, in the amount of $132,125, authorize a 15% contingency in the amount of $19,819, for a total construction contract amount of $151,944, and authorize the City Manager or designee to execute the contract.

These actions will complete regulatory requirements associated with Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) funding received by the City from HUD.

Background: Constructed in 1981, the two FRC buildings located at 39155 and 39175 Liberty Street have approximately 55,000 square feet of combined leasable space and house multiple public and non-profit agencies that provide an array of services to the community.

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Council Staff Report (ID # 5799) Meeting of September 1, 2026 Updated: 8/27/2026 9:12 AM by Alberto Quintanilla Page 2 In 2023, the Human Services Department completed its five-year FRC 2023- 2028 Strategic Plan (Plan). The Plan identified that the largest barrier to providing excellent customer service at the FRC was its confusing signage and navigation. Clients struggle to find the agencies they are seeking at the FRC, resulting in clients becoming discouraged and stressed, in addition to dealing with external stressors. Also, many clients speak a primary language other than English and as the directory signage has not been updated since 1999, clear and multi-lingual signage is needed to better serve the FRC’s diverse clientele.

On June 18, 2024, as part of its Fiscal Year 2024-2025 Annual Action Plan, the City Council approved $130,000 in CDBG grant funding to improve navigation at the FRC by developing clear and multilingual signage for the FRC.

Discussion/Analysis:

The City opened bids for the FRC Enhancing Navigation Project (Project) on April 30, 2026, and did not receive any bids during that time. Staff subsequently solicited bids from additional vendors, which exceeded the original funding estimate and are shown in Table 1.

Table 1: Bids
Bidder Bid Amount
Square Signs LLC, DBA Front Signs $ 132,125
Corporate Sign Systems $ 180,341

The low bidder, Square Signs LLC, DBA Front Signs, is a responsive bidder, and all documents are in order. A 15% construction contingency has been included in case of increased Project costs. The contractor is experienced in this type of work, and the Project costs are outlined in Table 2. The Project includes replacing existing directory maps at the main entrances of the FRC, as well as secondary and tertiary entrances, and in the FRC lobbies for both FRC buildings, along with other navigation improvements.

Table 2: Project Cost & Funding
Estimated Project Costs Amount
Design Consultant and Project Administration $ 38,838 Construction Contract - Low Bid $ 132,125
Construction Contingency (15%) $ 19,819
Construction Inspection and Administration (10%) $ 13,212 Total Estimated Project Costs: $ 209,162

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Staff recommends the use of $79,162 in unallocated CDBG reserve funds to cover the current Project budget gap.

Staff also recommends the City accept the bid and award the construction contract for the Project to the lowest responsive and responsible bidder, Square Signs LLC, DBA Front Signs, for a total construction contract amount of $151,944, and authorize the City Manager or designee to execute the contract. Because this increase in funding exceeds 50% of the original allocation for the Project in the FY 2024-2025 Annual Action Plan, it constitutes a “substantial change,” to a CDBG project. In accordance with HUD regulations and the City’s CDBG Citizen Participation Plan, when a substantial amendment to an Annual Action Plan is contemplated, a publicly noticed 30-day public review and comment period and a public hearing are required.

To ensure compliance with applicable federal regulations and maximum public participation, the City took the following actions:

1) On Tuesday, July 28, 2026, the City publicly noticed the substantial amendment in print and on-line publications of the Tri-City Voice. This notice began a 30-day public review and comment period, ending August, 26, 2026. The City did not receive any comments during the 30-day comment period.
2) On Friday, July 31, 2026, the City posted the substantial amendment on the City’s website for a total of 30 days ending August 29, 2026. 3) On August 6, 2026, the Citizens Advisory Committee (CAC) held a public hearing and unanimously approved additional funding for this project. The CAC received no public comments on this item. 4) This City Council item constitutes a second public hearing. Any comments received and considered by the City Council will be forwarded to HUD.

Fiscal Impact: The proposed substantial amendment has no impact on the general fund. As of July 2026, the CDBG program had a contingency reserve of $187,124 to be used for gap funding for previously approved capital projects like the Project. This reserve is sufficient to cover the additional $79,162 needed to complete this Project, and Staff recommends that the City Council appropriate an additional $79,162 to Fund 105 (HHS2463).

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Council Staff Report (ID # 5799) Meeting of September 1, 2026 Updated: 8/27/2026 9:12 AM by Alberto Quintanilla Page 4 Environmental Review: The Project is categorically exempt from environmental review based on, without limitation, CEQA Guideline Section 15301 (Existing Facilities), as the Project involves minor repair, maintenance, or modification of the interior of the existing facility involving no expansion of use beyond that which presently exists. Consistent with NEPA regulations, funding will not be distributed to a project until appropriate NEPA review and clearance is completed for that project.

Links: FRC Strategic Plan -
https://www.fremont.gov/home/showdocument?id=20996&t=63921455593 1352498

26-025 FRC Wayfinding Signage Construction Documents-
https://www.fremont.gov/home/showdocument?id=20994&t=63921455521 1884637

ATTACHMENTS:
• Exhibit 1 - Substantial Amendment of FY24-25 Action Plan • Resolution - Substantial Amendment FY 2024-25 Annual Action Plan.CAO.Revised

Recommendation: Staff recommend that the City Council do the following:

1. Hold a public hearing on the proposed substantial amendment to the City’s FY 2024-2025 Annual Action Plan to increase funding for the FRC Enhancing Navigation Project by $79,162.

3. Appropriate an additional $79,162 in the CDBG account (HHS2463) of Fund 105 for a total amount of $209,162 for the FRC Enhancing Navigation Project.

5. Find the FRC Enhancing Navigation Project is exempt from CEQA review as specified in this report.

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City of Fremont
Human Services Department
Community Development Block Grant (CDBG)
Public Notice of Substantial Amendment to FY 2024-2025 Annual Action Plan and 30-day Public Review Period
15 Project Name Fremont Family Resource Enhancing Navigation Project Target Area City-wide
Goals Supported Public Improvements
Needs Addressed Non-Housing Community Development
Funding $130,000 $209,162
Description CDBG funds will be used to replace the signage at the FRC with multi- language and technology assisted signage to help clients better navigate the Family Resource Center.

IDIS Activity Category – 03E Neighborhood Facilities
Target Date 6/30/2025
Estimate the
number and type of
families that will
benefit from the
proposed activities
N/A
Location
Description
39155 Liberty St, Fremont, CA 94537
Planned Activities N/A

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Attachment: Exhibit 1 - Substantial Amendment of FY24-25 Action Plan (5799 : Approval Of Amendment To Federal Action Plan)

City of Fremont
Human Services Department
Community Development Block Grant (CDBG)
Public Notice of Substantial Amendment to FY 2024-2025 Annual Action Plan and 30-day Public Review Period

Para información en español, por favor llame a Leticia Leyva a (510) 574-2072. 若您需要中文的訊息, 請撥510-574-2046與翁于喆聯絡. 謝謝.

The City of Fremont announces a thirty (30) day public comment period on a substantial amendment to the FY 2024-2025 Annual Action Plan associated with CDBG funding. The 30-day public comment period will begin on Friday, July 31, 2026 and end with a Public Hearing at the Fremont City Council on September 1, 2026.

The City of Fremont intends to amend the CDBG funding in the FY 24-25 Annual Action Plan as follows:

Activity Name and
Description
Amendment
Action
Action Plan Year Funding Amount

Community
Development Block
Grant (CDBG) – Fremont
Family Resource Center –
Enhancing Navigation
Capital Project

Funding Increase

2024

Increase Funding
by: $79,162

Original Funding:
$130,000

New Proposed
Amount: $209,162

The FY 2024-2025 Amended Action Plan and associated documents will be available for review at https://city.fremont.gov/cdbg on Friday, July 31, 2026.

The Citizens Advisory Committee (CAC) will hold a public hearing and provide a funding recommendation to the City Council on Thursday, August 6, 2026.

The Fremont City Council will hold a public hearing and discuss the substantial amendment at their Council meeting on Tuesday, September 1, 2026. The staff report will be available for view at http://www.fremont.gov/agendacenter on Thursday, August 27, 2026.

If you have any comments or would like hard/electronic copies of the documents, please write or email Noelle Tolentino, City of Fremont Human Services Department, PO Box 5006, Fremont, CA 94537, Email: [email protected].

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Attachment: Exhibit 1 - Substantial Amendment of FY24-25 Action Plan (5799 : Approval Of Amendment To Federal Action Plan)

2024-2025
Amended Annual Action Plan (7/30/2026)
Draft

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Human Services Department
2024-2025 Annual Action Plan

City of Fremont 2024-2025 Annual Action Plan
AP-05 Executive Summary Page 3
PR-05 Lead & Responsible Agencies Page 9
AP-10 Consultation Page 10
AP-12 Participation Page 19
AP-15 Expected Resources Page 23
AP-20 Annual Goals and Objectives Page 26
AP-35 Projects Page 29
AP-38 Project Summary Page 31
AP-50 Geographic Distribution Page 42
AP-75 Barriers to Affordable Housing Page 45
AP-85 Other Actions Page 46
AP-90 Program Specific Requirements Page 54
Appendix A – Public Comments from Open Comment Period Final Draft Only Appendix B – Public Comment Period Notices Final Draft Only Appendix C – Survey Final Draft Only
Appendix D – SF 424’s Final Draft Only
Appendix E – Certifications Final Draft Only

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OMB Control No: 2506-0117 (exp. 06/30/2018)
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AP-05 Executive Summary – 24 CFR 91.200(c), 91.220(b)

1. Introduction

The City of Fremont is the second most populous city in Alameda County, with an estimated population of approximately 227,514 based on the 2020 United States Census. The southernmost City in the County, Fremont also covers the second largest geographic area (approximately 92 square miles) of any city in the Bay Area behind San Jose. It has a diverse racial and ethnic population, with persons identifying as Asian making up 61 percent of the population and persons identifying as Latino making up 12.8 percent of the population. People of color, non-White persons, make up approximately 77.8 percent of Fremont’s population.

The City has a mixed economic base, with 4.5 percent of individuals living below the poverty level. The median household income in 2020 was $142,374. The City also has a relatively high homeownership rate at 61.4 percent. By comparison, the percentage of homeownership units in Alameda County was 53.3 percent and 54.6 percent in all of California.

The City of Fremont is a Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) entitlement jurisdiction that receives annual CDBG funds directly from the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD). The primary objectives of the CDBG program are to develop viable urban communities, principally for low- and moderate-income households, through the provision of decent housing, a suitable living environment, and economic opportunity. CDBG funds may be used for public service activities, public facilities improvement projects, economic and community development activities, and rehabilitation of housing. The City will be receiving $1,663,572 for the 2024-25 program year (PY).

The City is also a member of the Alameda County HOME Consortium. The Consortium was formed so that participating jurisdictions could receive HOME funding from HUD. While the City is the lead agency for CDBG funds, the County is the lead agency for HOME funds. HOME

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funds are dedicated to housing activities that meet local housing needs. HOME funds may be used for acquisition, construction, and rehabilitation of housing. They may also be used for tenant- based rental assistance and homebuyer assistance. The City will be receiving $342,115 for the 2024-25 program year.

Lastly, the City is a new entitlement jurisdiction that receives annual Emergency Solutions Grant (ESG) funds directly from HUD. The primary objectives of the ESG program are to address the needs of homeless people in emergency or transitional shelters to assist people to quickly regain stability in permanent housing after experiencing a housing crisis and/or homelessness. ESG funds must be used for activities which primarily benefit individuals and families that meets HUD’s “homeless” and “at-risk of homelessness” definitions in accordance with 24 CFR 576.

The City will receive $152,943 in ESG funding for the 2024-25 program year (PY).

To receive funding each year, the City of Fremont, in conjunction with the Alameda County HOME Consortium, must complete a Five-Year Consolidated Plan. The Consolidated Plan is an assessment of the needs in the community relating to housing, social and public services, and public infrastructure. The analysis looks at the populations most affected by the current housing stock, state of the economy and the ability to meet daily living needs. The Consolidated Plan then outlines priorities and goals to address those needs. The Alameda County Consolidated Plan contains the full data analysis for the area and the Fremont Consolidated Plan contains an abbreviated data analysis. The two documents work together, along with Consolidated Plans from other Cities in the Alameda County HOME Consortium, to complete the full analysis and strategies for the area.

The City of Fremont completes an Action Plan on an annual basis to update the Consolidated Plan and to outline specific projects and funding resources that will meet the Consolidated Plan goals.

At the end of each year, the City of Fremont will write a Consolidated Annual Performance and Evaluation Report to report the progress towards each of the Consolidated Plan goals. These three documents enable the public, elected officials and HUD to understand the needs in the community, provide input and measure progress and investment in the community.

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This PY 2024-25 Annual Action Plan represents the fifth and final year of the five-year Consolidated Plan period.

2. Summarize the objectives and outcomes identified in the Plan

The City’s PY 2024-25 Action Plan activities with priorities, goals, and objectives are described in detail in other parts of this Action Plan. All of the activities being proposed by the City of Fremont are consistent with its five-year Strategic Plan and HUD’s outcome performance measurement objectives:

• Promote Affordable Housing
• Support Community Development (non-housing) Needs
• Address Homelessness
• Increase Supportive Housing
• Reduce Lead Based Pant Hazards

The City proposes to use available CDBG resources to fund public facility improvements; public service; fair housing administration; microenterprise programs; and housing related activities, including affordable rental housing rehabilitation activities, single family housing rehabilitation, and minor home repair activities. ESG funds will be used to support programs that address homelessness.

The City also proposes to allocate up to $337,714 to administration. Under CDBG rules, a maximum 20% of the sum of the City’s CDBG entitlement plus anticipated program income for the current program year, may be spent for CDBG program administration. In addition to developing and administering CDBG projects and providing technical assistance to grant recipients, staff monitors all ongoing projects for compliance with federal and other funding requirements and ensures submittal of CDBG program reports to HUD.

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3. Evaluation of past performance

In the 2022-2023 Action Plan, the City of Fremont addressed five different goals. The Plan focused on improving public facilities, homeownership creation, homeownership stabilization, fair housing and critical safety net services. Accomplishments from the fourth year of the 2020- 2024 Consolidated Plan include:

• Homeowner housing improved – 14 homes repaired or renovated • Support public services for those in need – 2,564 people served • Assist microenterprise businesses with startup costs – 19 businesses served

It should be noted that these accomplishments were from programs and projects funded July 1, 2022 through June 30, 2023.

The City is responsible for ensuring compliance with all CDBG rules and regulations. The City regularly meets performance and regulatory standards established by HUD. During the FY 2020- 2024 Strategic Plan period, the City had one monitoring visit by HUD. This visit concluded with one finding and two concerns, which were immediately addressed and resolved with HUD.

4. Summary of citizen participation process and consultation process

As a member of the Alameda County HOME Consortium, the City participates in the Consortium’s citizen’s participation process as well as its own public process for the purpose of developing the Strategic Plan.

Community Needs Survey: As part of developing the Strategic Plan, in November 2019 the City deployed a Community Needs Survey. The survey was sent to a wide group of residents, grantee agencies, city staff, public officials, and community organizations. The survey was also available on the City’s website. 457 responses were submitted. The data from these surveys were

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considered to help determine the priority needs stated in the strategic plan.

Public Hearings: The City held four public hearings, which resulted in projects proposed in this Action Plan. Utilizing these CDBG funds, in conjunction with local, state, and federal sources, the City will continue to meet the Affordable Housing Needs, Community Development (non- housing) Homeless Needs and Support Housing Needs priorities for low and moderate-income Fremont residents, as outlined in the City’s FY 20
20-2025 Strategic Plan.

On January 11, 2024, staff and the Citizens Advisory Committee (CAC) issued Request for Proposals (RFP) for projects beginning July 1, 2024. The availability of funds was advertised through the Tri-City Voice Newspaper, the City’s web page, the City’s cable channel and an extensive mailing to social service agencies serving Fremont residents. Staff also conducted a public meeting to determine funding priority. Nine (9) members of the public attended the in- person hearing. On February 21, 2024 the CAC and staff conducted a public hearing to develop questions for agencies regarding their proposals. On March 7, 2024 the CAC and staff interviewed applicants on their proposals. On March 28, 2024 the CAC and staff held a public hearing to develop funding recommendations to be forwarded to the City Council. The fourth hearing took place at the May 7, 2024 City Council meeting, which conditionally approved the FY 2024-2025 Action Plan. The fifth and final hearing took place on June 18, 2024, which included the final approval of the FY2024-2025 Action Plan with final entitlement allocations from HUD.

As a member of the Alameda County HOME Consortium, the City participates in the Consortium’s citizen participation process as well as its own public process for the purpose of development of this Action Plan. The County will publish all members’ Notice of Draft Action Plans for Review and the cities will post their action plan to their website for a period of 30 days.

The 30-day review period will begin on May 16, 2024 and end on June 18, 2024.

5. Summary of public comments

No public comments were received.

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6. Summary of comments or views not accepted and the reasons for not accepting them

No public comments were received.

7. Summary

This Action Plan and the Consolidated Plan are part of the efforts by the entire Consortium and community stakeholders to make the City of Fremont an affordable place to work and live for all households in the community. The document will outline the projects and programs receiving CDBG funding in PY 2024 to address the priorities and goals of the 2020 – 2024 Consolidated Plan.

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PR-05 Lead & Responsible Agencies – 91.200(b)

1. Describe agency/entity responsible for preparing the Consolidated and Action Plan and those responsible for administration of each grant program and funding source

The following are the agencies/entities responsible for preparing the Consolidated Plan and those responsible for administration of each grant program and funding source.

Agency Role Name Department/Agency
CDBG Administrator City of Fremont Human Services Department ESG Administrator City of Fremont Human Services Department Table 1– Responsible Agencies
The City of Fremont is the Lead Agency for the United States Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) and Emergency Solutions Grant (ESG) Program. It is responsible for the development of Annual Action Plans and Consolidated Annual Performance Evaluation Reports (CAPER).

Consolidated Plan Public Contact Information
Robert Lopez, MPA
Community Development Block Grant Administrator
3300 Capitol Avenue, Building B | Fremont, CA 94538
email: [email protected]
phone: 510.574.2043

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AP-10 Consultation - 91.100, 91.110, 91.200(b), 91.300(b), 91.215(l) and 91.315(l)

1. Introduction
The structure through which the City of Fremont will implement its housing and community development plan consists of consultation and coordination with various public and private agencies. The following provides a brief outline of the delivery system.

Provide a concise summary of the jurisdiction’s activities to enhance coordination between public and assisted housing providers and private and governmental health, mental health and service agencies (91.215(I)).

The City outreached to more than 250 agencies, interested residents, service providers (including health and mental health providers), a public agency or department, affordable housing providers, advocates, public officials, consumers of homeless services and family members or caregivers of homeless consumers. The primary service deliverers and managers of the varied housing and supportive housing programs mentioned above are nonprofit agencies serving the Fremont area. These agencies assist in implementing the City’s housing and community development priorities by expanding the supply of affordable housing, providing emergency housing and/or transitional housing, and meeting special (homeless and non-homeless) housing needs. There are many experienced and well-managed non-profit organizations providing services in the Fremont area.

The City also coordinates with the State Housing and Community Development (HCD). HCD provides oversight to the major state housing planning process, the Housing Element of a jurisdiction’s General Plan. HCD is responsible for an annual State Housing Element and provides technical assistance to and certification of the local Housing Elements. Each local government in the State is required to develop a Housing Element which includes a housing assessment including projected housing needs, a land inventory, an analysis of governmental and non-governmental constraints on housing and housing programs and quantified objectives

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that will be met over the Housing Element’s planning period.

The Alameda County Housing and Community Development (HCD) is the lead agency in implementing the Alameda County HOME Consortium and other County-sponsored programs around housing, homelessness, and community development. HCD administers several programs including Shelter Plus Care and Housing Opportunities for People with Aids (HOPWA), as well as two programs for the City of Fremont: Mortgage Credit Certificate (MCC) Program and the Housing Rehabilitation and Emergency Repair Grant Program.

Housing Authority of the County of Alameda (HACA) serves the City of Fremont. The Authority administers several county-wide programs designed to assist low and moderate– income households and those with special needs. These programs include the tenant-based Section 8 Existing Certificate and Voucher Program, the project-based Section 8 Moderate Rehabilitation and Rental Rehabilitation Program, and the Low Rent Housing Program.

Describe coordination with the Continuum of Care and efforts to address the needs of homeless persons (particularly chronically homeless individuals and families, families with children, veterans, and unaccompanied youth) and persons at risk of homelessness

Activities to address the housing needs of the homeless, extremely low-income persons with serious mental illness and/or those living with HIV/AIDS are based on the implementation of the EveryOne Home Plan to End Homelessness. The 2018 Strategic update to EveryOne Home Plan to End Homelessness calls for every member of the local Continuum of Care (CoC) in the community to act with renewed urgency in their efforts. The update was produced through a ye- long community process that include 25 key stakeholder interviews, six focus groups attended by 70 people currently homeless in the county, multiple community forums with over 200 participants, and a review of best practices and plans from community with similar homeless populations and housing markets. The update includes four broad strategies to expand capacity, increase investment, build stronger partnerships, and align public policies. The proposed five- year targets include:

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1. Reduce the number of people becoming homeless;

2. Increase the number of people returning to permanent homes;

Implementation of the EveryOne Home Plan is spearheaded by a community-based organization of the same name. The Leadership Board comprised of jurisdictional appointed members and key community constituencies such as consumers, cities, nonprofit service providers and housing developers, businesses, law enforcement, housing authorities and faith-based organizations guide this organization.

EveryOne Home envisions a system of housing and services in Alameda County that, by 2024, ensures all extremely low-income residents have a safe, supportive, and permanent place to call home along with services available to help them stay housed and improve the quality of their lives.

Describe consultation with the Continuum(s) of Care that serves the jurisdiction's area in determining how to allocate ESG funds, develop performance standards and evaluate outcomes, and develop funding, policies and procedures for the administration of HMIS

The Alameda County Housing and Community Development Department, through HMIS and participation in the EveryOne Home Results Based Accountability Committee, supports the EveryOne Home initiative to establish system wide outcomes and to evaluate effectiveness of programs against those outcomes. These outcomes include shortening the period of time homeless and reducing the recidivism rates for homeless people.

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implement the new ESG requirements in a way that would be consistent county-wide and would continue a collaboration, beginning in 2009 with American Recovery and Reinvestment Act (ARRA) Homelessness Prevention and Rapid Re-housing (HPRP) funds. This collaboration resulted in the creation of Priority Home Partnership (PHP), which was a single county-wide program to implement HPRP. EveryOne Home held a community-wide meeting at which additional consultation and public input into the use of ESG funds was solicited. A series of meetings with EveryOne Home and the ESG grantees continues through the year and a coordinated ESG program was established and began implementation in early 2013. This coordinated program will continue to use this same structure for the next five years.

2. Describe Agencies, groups, organizations and others who participated in the process and describe the jurisdictions consultations with housing, social service agencies and other entities

1 Agency/Group/Organization Midpen Housing Corporation
Agency/Group/Organization Type Services - Housing
What section of the Plan was addressed by
Consultation?
Housing Need Assessment
Non-Homeless Special Needs
Briefly describe how the
Agency/Group/Organization was consulted.

What are the anticipated outcomes of the
consultation or areas for improved
coordination?
The agency participated in the CDBG
Orientation and Community Needs
hearing and articulated the need for
Pickering Place rehabilitation, a 43-unit
affordable apartment complex.
2 Agency/Group/Organization ALZHEIMER'S SERVICES OF THE

EAST BAY
Agency/Group/Organization Type Services-Persons with Disabilities Neighborhood Organization
What section of the Plan was addressed by
Consultation?
Non-Homeless Special Needs

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Briefly describe how the
Agency/Group/Organization was consulted.

What are the anticipated outcomes of the
consultation or areas for improved
coordination?
The agency participated in the CDBG
Orientation and Community Needs
hearing and articulated the need for
support around their adult day-care
program.
3 Agency/Group/Organization ALAMEDA COUNTY HOUSING &

COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT

Agency/Group/Organization Type Housing
Services - Housing
Services-Persons with Disabilities
Services-Persons with HIV/AIDS
Services-Victims of Domestic Violence
Services-homeless
Service-Fair Housing
Other government - County
What section of the Plan was addressed by
Consultation?
Housing Need Assessment
Homelessness Strategy
Briefly describe how the
Agency/Group/Organization was consulted.

What are the anticipated outcomes of the
consultation or areas for improved
coordination?
Annually consult with as part of the
City Action Plan Community Needs
Assessment.
4 Agency/Group/Organization Fremont Family Resource Center

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Agency/Group/Organization Type Housing
Services - Housing
Services-Persons with Disabilities
Services-Persons with HIV/AIDS
Services-Victims of Domestic Violence
Services-homeless
Service-Fair Housing
Other government - County
What section of the Plan was addressed by
Consultation?
Housing Need Assessment
Homelessness Strategy

Briefly describe how the
Agency/Group/Organization was consulted.

What are the anticipated outcomes of the
consultation or areas for improved
coordination?
Annually consult with as part of the
City Action Plan Community Needs
Assessment.
5 Agency/Group/Organization City of Fremont – All Agencies Agency/Group/Organization Type Other government - Local What section of the Plan was addressed by
Consultation?
Housing Need Assessment
Non-Homeless Special Needs
Briefly describe how the
Agency/Group/Organization was consulted.

What are the anticipated outcomes of the
consultation or areas for improved
coordination?
Annually consult with as part of the
City Action Plan Community Needs
Assessment.

Table 2– Agencies, groups, organizations who participated

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Identify any Agency Types not consulted and provide rationale for not consulting The City strives to conduct a comprehensive outreach program and utilized a variety of outreach methods to solicit participation from a wide range of agencies and organizations involved in providing housing and community development services. No specific types of relevant agencies were excluded from the process.

Other local/regional/state/federal planning efforts considered when preparing the Plan

Name of Plan Lead Organization How do the goals of your Strategic Plan overlap with
the goals of each plan?

Continuum of Care

EveryOne Home
The priority to create safer
communities through
stabilization of housing for
homeless families and services
for those at-risk matches those
of the CoC for the area.

Regional Analysis of
Impediments to Fair Housing
Choice

County of Alameda
The goals set by the City of
Alameda as part of the
Analysis of Impediments to
Fair Housing Choice have
been incorporated as part of
the goals of the Consolidated
Plan.

Table 3– Other local / regional / federal planning efforts

Describe cooperation and coordination with other public entities, including the State and any adjacent units of general local government, in the implementation of the Consolidated Plan (91.215(l))

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The City of Fremont Human Services Department was the lead agency in developing this Strategic Plan. It has worked to get the cooperation of input of various critical governmental and community- based agencies in developing the priorities discussed above.

The City of Fremont is a member of the Alameda County HOME Consortium and works with Alameda County and other jurisdictions in sharing data and resources and creating overall priority needs for the County of Alameda. The Consortium is also developing performance measures based on input from each jurisdiction’s individual public input processes.

The Human Services Department also worked with other City departments to get their input on priority needs. The Department worked with the Housing Department to create a comprehensive view of the needs found within the City of Fremont. The Housing Department is responsible for developing the City’s Housing Element. The Human Services Department assisted in the development of the City’s Housing Element and the ongoing implementation of the Housing Element’s Housing Program Strategy. The Housing Department was also consulted to determine progress made toward affordable housing goals.

The City also received input from the City’s Aging and Family Services Division in developing needs of youth, families, and seniors.

Narrative
The City of Fremont has partnered with the Alameda County HOME Consortium to complete the 2020 – 2024 Analysis of Impediments to Fair Housing (AI). The County of Alameda served as lead agency, and multiple participating jurisdictions, including the cities of Alameda, Albany, Berkeley, Dublin, Emeryville, Fremont, Hayward, Livermore, Newark, Oakland, Piedmont, Pleasanton, San Leandro, and Union City; the housing authorities for the cities of Alameda, Berkeley, Livermore, and Oakland; and the Housing Authority of the County of Alameda, formed a regional collaborative for the purpose of completing an Analysis of Impediments to Fair Housing Choice (Regional Analysis of Impediments) while meeting their goals and

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obligations under the fair housing rules to affirmatively further fair housing. The process for the development of the AI began in the fall of 2019 and wrapped up in winter 2020. The AI can be found on the Alameda Housing Authority website at
http://www.alamedahsg.org/cms/one.aspx?pageId=3760617. The City of Fremont must, and will, partner with the entire consortium to implement fair housing initiatives as part of the Consolidated Plan.

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AP-12 Participation - 91.105, 91.115, 91.200(c) and 91.300(c)

1. Summary of citizen participation process/Efforts made to broaden citizen participation Summarize citizen participation process and how it impacted goal setting As a member of the Alameda County HOME Consortium, the City participates in the Consortium’s citizens’ participation process as well as its own public process for the purpose of developing the Strategic Plan.

Public Hearings: On January 11, 2024, staff and the Citizens Advisory Committee (CAC) issued Request for Proposals (RFP) for projects beginning July 1, 2024. The availability of funds was advertised through the Tri-City Voice Newspaper, the City’s web page, the City’s cable channel and an extensive mailing to social service agencies serving Fremont residents.

On January 11, 2024, staff conducted a public meeting to determine funding priority. Nine (9) members of the public attended the in-person hearing. On February 21, 2024 the CAC and staff conducted a public hearing to develop questions for agencies regarding their proposals. On March 7, 2024 the CAC and staff interviewed applicants on their proposals. On March 28, 2024 the CAC and staff held a public hearing to develop funding recommendations to be forwarded to the City Council. The fourth hearing took place at the May 7, 2024 City Council meeting. The fifth and final hearing took place on June 18, 2024, which included the final approval of the FY2024-2025 Action Plan with final entitlement allocations from HUD.

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Sort
Order
Mode of
Outreach
Target of
Outreach
Summary of
response/attendance
Summary of
comments received
Summary of
comments
not accepted
and reasons
URL (If
applicable)
1 Outreach
via Survey
Non-
targeted/
broad
community
In November 2019, the
City deployed a
Community Needs Survey
and received 457
responses to the survey.

The respondents feel that the highest
level of need in Fremont is for lower
income families, children from lower
income families, and lower income
individuals. Respondents felt that there
is a need for the creation of new,
affordable housing, housing with
supportive services, and rent assistance
for low income tenants.

There is also a need for social services,
including mental health services, health
services, and homeless programs.

Additionally, respondents felt there was
a need to maintain community centers
and address needs for upgrades and
rehabilitation.

All comments
accepted.

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2 Public
hearing
Non-
targeted/
broad
community
January 11, 2024 -
Citizens Advisory
Committee Meeting to
provide an orientation to
the City’s Goals and
Strategies for the next five
years. Determine needs in
the community. Nine (9))
agencies participated in
the hearing
The following needs were identified:
● Maintain affordable housing
units
● Rehabilitation of community
facilities
● Social/mental health/health
service needs
● Housing with supportive
services
● Transitional housing
All comments
accepted

3 Public Non- February 21, 2024 – Initial review of applications from All comments hearing targeted/
broad
community
Citizens Advisory agencies and prepared a list of accepted Committee meeting to questions for each organization. prepare additional
questions for agencies
who submitted a proposal.
4 Public Non- March 7, 2024 – Citizens Interview of individual applicants about All comments hearing targeted/ Advisory Committee their application for CDBG funding. accepted broad meeting to interview
community applicants for CDBG
funding.

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5 Public
hearing
Non-
targeted/
broad
community
March 29, 2024 – Citizens
Advisory Committee
meeting to approve
applications and make
recommendations to the
City Council.

Meeting to approve applications and
make recommendations to the City
Council.

All comments
accepted

6 Public
hearing
Non-
targeted/
broad
community
May 7, 2024 – First City
Council public hearing to
conditionally approve
PY24-25 Action Plan.

Meeting to conditionally approve
PY24-25 Action Plan,
All comment
accepted.

6 Thirty Day Non- For a thirty-day period
from May 16, 2024 to June
18, 2024.

No comments received. No comments
received.

Comment targeted/ .

Period broad
community

Table 4– Citizen Participation
Outreach

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AP-15 Expected Resources - 91.420(b), 91.220(c)(1,2)

In the upcoming fiscal year, the City will be receiving $1,663,572 in Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) entitlement funds. The City will also have approximately $1,221,315 in reprogrammed funds, which includes $163,711.71 in program income and $195,783.38 in repaid funds to the Local Account (LA) from a cancelled project. Lastly, the City anticipates $25,000 in PY 2024-25 program income. The City’s total CDBG program budget is $2,830,473. It is projected that at least 100 percent of residents benefiting from the CDBG program will be low- and moderate-income households as defined by the Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD).

Table 5 - Program Year 2024-2025 CDBG Annual Budget

CDBG Program Year 2024-2025 Annual Budget
PY 2024-2025 Budget $2,830,473

Administration $337,714
Public Services $274,093
Homeless Services $65,000
Homelessness Prevention $50,111
Fair Housing $48,000
Safety Net $110,982
Community Development $2,218,666
Economic Development Support $170,000
Affordable Housing Preservation $300,000
Public Improvements including Project Reserve $1,748,666 Total $2,830,473

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In the upcoming fiscal year, the City will be receiving $152,943 in Emergency Solutions Grant (ESG) entitlement funds. It is projected that at least 100 percent of residents benefiting from the CDBG program will primarily benefit individuals and families that meets HUD’s “homeless” and “at-risk of homelessness” definitions.

ESG Program Year 2024-2025 Annual Budget
Administration $11,470
Homelessness Prevention – Housing
Stability Services $141,473
PY 2024-2025 ESG Budget $152,943

Table 6

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Expected Resources

Program Source
of
Funds
Uses of Funds Expected Amount Available Year 2 Expected Amount
Available
Remainder
of ConPlan
$
Narrative Description
Annual
Allocation:
$
Program
Income:
$
Prior Year
Resources:
$
Total:
$

CDBG

Public-
federal
Acquisition,
Admin and
Planning,
Economic
Development,
Housing, Public
Improvements,
Public Services

$1,663,572

$25,000

$1,141,901

$2,830,473

$2,492,759*
As a CDBG entitlement
jurisdiction, the City of
Fremont receives annual
CDBG entitlement allocations
from HUD. CDBG funds can
be used for a variety of housing
and community development
activities which benefit low- and
moderate-income persons.

ESG

Public-
federal
Administration,
Shelter,
Outreach,
Homelessness
Prevention,
HMIS, Rapid
Re-housing,
and Housing
Stability

$152,943

$141,473*
As an ESG entitlement
jurisdiction, the City of
Fremont receives annual ESG
entitlement allocations from
HUD.

Table 6 - Anticipated Resources

*Note: The Expected Amount Available Remainder of Con Plan includes the estimated allocation for years 2024-2025 plus the estimated program income, minus the amount the City expects to expend on Admin.

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Explain how federal funds will leverage those additional resources (private, state and local funds), including a description of how matching requirements will be satisfied

The City of Fremont will seek all applicable state and federal funding sources that will support the activities outlined in the 5-year Strategic Plan. Leveraging of federal funds will be accomplished through the use of local funds such as those from public and/or private sources of affordable housing. In addition, the City uses leveraging ratios of its sub recipients as a criterion for funding. Matching requirements for HUD programs will be satisfied with acceptable sources of non-federal financing. Sources may include private donations, owner funds, state funds, city and foundation funds and other acceptable non- federal sources of financing.

If appropriate, describe publicly owned land or property located within the state that may be used to address the needs identified in the plan The City of Fremont does not anticipate using any publicly owned land for projects identified in this Plan.

Discussion

The primary activities the City of Fremont will fund in the next year are:

• Strong Public Services
• Increase economic opportunities
• Promote affordable housing;
• Non-Housing Community Development (Public Improvements) • Advocate for Fair Housing

Each of these activities and projects will require resources outside of the CDBG and ESG funding.

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Annual Goals and Objectives
AP-20 Annual Goals and Objectives - 91.420, 91.220(c)(3)&(e) Goals Summary Information (One Year) - Table 7

Sort
Order
Goal Name Start
Year
End
Year
Category Geographic
Area
Needs
Addressed
Funding Goal Outcome Indicator
1 Public Services
- Safety Net
2024 2025 Non-Housing
Community
Development
City-wide
initiatives
Strong Public
Services
CDBG:
$110,982
Public service activities for other than
Low/Moderate Income Housing
Benefit:
350 Persons Assisted
2 Homeless
Services
2024 2025 Non-Housing
Community
Development
City-wide
initiatives
Address
Homelessness
CDBG:
$65,000
Homeless Person Overnight Shelter –
Persons Assisted:
50 Persons Assisted
3 Homelessness
Prevention
2024 2025 Homeless City-wide
initiatives
Address
Homelessness
CDBG:
$50,111

ESG:
$141,473
Public service activities for
Low/Moderate Income Housing
Benefit:
50 Persons Assisted
4 Economic
Development
Support
2024 2025 Non-Housing
Community
Development
City-wide
initiatives
Economic
Development/
Microenterprise
Assistance
CDBG:
$170,000

Public service activities other than
Low/Moderate Income Housing
Benefit:
20 Businesses Assisted
5 Affordable
Housing
Preservation
2024 2025 Affordable
Housing
City-wide
initiatives
Promote
Affordable
Housing
CDBG:
$300,000
Homeowners Housing
Rehabilitated: 8 Units

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6 Public
Improvements
2024 2025 Non-Housing
Community
Development
City-wide
initiatives
Non-Housing
Public
Improvements
CDBG:
$1,748,666
Public Facility or Infrastructure
Activities: 300 persons assisted
7 Administration 2024 2025 Administration
and Fair
Housing
City-wide
initiatives
Administration
and Fair
Housing
CDBG:
$337,714
ESG:
$11,470

8 Fair Housing 2024 2025 Administration
and Fair
Housing
City-wide
initiatives
Administration
and Fair
Housing
CDBG:
$48,000
Public service activities for
Low/Moderate Income Housing
Benefit:
20 Persons Assisted

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Table 8 - Goal Descriptions

1 Goal Name Public Services - Safety Net
Goal
Description
Support programs for low income residents, preserving safety net services for families and individuals who are vulnerable or “in crisis.” 2 Goal Name Homelessness Services
Goal
Description
Maintain, improve, and expand (as needed) the capacity of the housing, shelter, and services for individuals and families, including integrated healthcare, employment services, and other services.
3 Goal Name Homelessness Prevention
Goal
Description
Maintain and expand activities designed to prevent those currently housed from becoming homeless.
4 Goal Name Economic Development – Support
Goal
Description
Fund economic development initiatives and support services that help job seekers to receive additional training or enter the job market, including microenterprise assistance.
5 Goal Name Affordable Housing Preservation
Goal
Description
Preserve existing affordable rental and ownership housing for low- and moderate-income households.
6 Goal Name Public Improvements
Goal
Description
Make improvements, including those for ADA accessibility, to public facilities, such as curbs and sidewalks, neighborhood parks and recreational improvements, tree planting, homeless facilities, and other public facilities/community centers.
7 Goal Name Administration
Goal
Description
Improve the administration of funding and coordination among project providers.
8 Goal Name Fair Housing
Goal
Description
Support fair housing efforts in the community, including providing assistance to individuals facing discrimination.

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AP-35 Projects - 91.420, 91.220(d)
Introduction
This Action Plan covers the period from July 1, 2024 through June 30, 2025. The City will be receiving $1,663,572 in CDBG entitlement funds for PY 2024-25. Other CDBG funds noted in the Plan for PY 2024 include reprogramming of $1,141,901 in reprogrammed funds that were not expended by projects. Lastly, the City anticipates $25,000 in PY 2024-25 program income. Public service and administration projects are funded at the maximum allowed by HUD.

The City of Fremont is one of eight members of the Alameda County HOME Consortium.

The Consortium was formed so participating jurisdictions could receive HOME funding from the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD). As the lead agency for the Consortium, the County of Alameda prepares and submits a Strategic Plan that describes the planned use of HOME funds by the Consortium. The City of Fremont expects to invest $342,115 of HOME funding from the Alameda County HOME Consortium within its borders.

Lastly, the City is a new entitlement jurisdiction that is estimated to receive $152,943 in Emergency Solutions Grant (ESG) fund for PY 2024-2025.

Additional federal, state, local, and grant resources expected to be leveraged and available during the planning period.

# Project Name
1 CDBG Administration
2 Community Child Care Coordinating Council (4C’s) Childcare Initiative Project 3 Afghan Coalition
4 SparkPoint Fremont Family Resource Center
5 Senior Peer Counseling
6 Youth and Family Services
7 Project Sentinel – Fair Housing Program
8 Project Sentinel – Landlord/Tenant Services

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9 Habitat for Humanity East Bay/Silicon Valley Housing Rehabilitation and Minor Home Repair Program
10 Safe Alternatives to Violent Environments Shelter Operation 11 Acquisition, Rehabilitation and Infrastructure for Affordable Housing Sites and Public Facilities 12 Safe Alternatives to Violent Environments – Shelter Playground Renovation 13 Mid-Peninsula Housing Corp. – Pickering-Oroysom Resyndication Rehabilitation Project 14 Fremont Family Resource Center – Debt Service Buydown 15 Fremont Family Resource Center – Enhancing Navigation project 16 ESG 2024
Table 9 – Project Information

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Describe the reasons for allocation priorities and any obstacles to addressing underserved needs
In preparing the PY 2024-25 Action Plan, the City of Fremont consulted with many community-based service providers. Those open conversations about the continuing needs in the community are held throughout the entire year. This enables the staff responsible for implementing programs to remain connected to the community and not solely focused on the day-to-day implementation of grant regulations.

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AP-38 Project Summary
Project Summary Information

1 Project Name CDBG Administration - 2024
Target Area City-wide
Goals Supported Administration
Needs Addressed Fair Housing and Administration
Funding CDBG: $337,714
Description Provide technical assistance to grantees, monitor all ongoing projects for compliance with federal and other funding
requirements and ensures submittal of CDBG reports to HUD.

This project is eligible under 24 CFR 570.206 (a).

IDIS Activity Category – 21A General Program Administration Target Date 6/30/2025
Estimate the
number and type of
families that will
benefit from the
proposed activities
N/A
Location
Description
3300 Capitol Avenue, Bldg. B, Fremont, CA 94538
Planned Activities Provide technical assistance to grantees, monitor all ongoing projects for compliance with federal and other funding
requirements and ensures submittal of CDBG reports to HUD. 2 Project Name Community Child Care Coordinating Council (4C's) Childcare Initiative Project
Target Area City-wide

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Goals Supported Economic Development - Support

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Needs Addressed Economic Development/Microenterprise Assistance Funding CDBG: $50,000
Description The program provides home-based childcare microenterprise development assistance.

IDIS Activity Category – 18C Micro-Enterprise Assistance Target Date 6/30/2025
Estimate the
number and type of
families that will
benefit from the
proposed activities
The agency will use CDBG funds to support the creation and expansion of home-based child-care businesses in Fremont.

Participants will be low- and moderate-income residents of Fremont.

Location
Description
City-wide
Planned Activities The agency will use CDBG funds to support the creation and expansion of home-based child-care businesses in Fremont.

Participants will be at least 10 low- and moderate-income residents of Fremont.
3 Project Name Afghan Coalition – Micro-enterprise Assistance Target Area City-wide
Goals Supported Economic Development - Support
Needs Addressed Economic Development/Microenterprise Assistance Funding CDBG: $50,000
Description The program teaches refugees and other immigrants entrepreneurial skills with the objective of increasing self- sufficiency. The project is eligible under 24 CFR 570.201 (e) and will have a low to moderate income clientele benefit.

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IDIS Activity Category – 18C Micro-Enterprise Assistance Target Date 6/30/2025

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Estimate the
number and type of
families that will
benefit from the
proposed activities
The program teaches approximately ten refugees and other immigrants’ entrepreneurial skills with the objective of increasing self-sufficiency.

Location
Description
39155 Liberty Street, Ste. D460 Fremont, CA 94538
Planned Activities Afghan Coalition will use the CDBG funds to provide microenterprise technical assistance to ten low- and moderate- income residents who expressed interests in developing
microenterprise.
4 Project Name SparkPoint Fremont Family Resource Center Target Area City-wide
Goals Supported Economic Development - Support
Needs Addressed Economic Development/Microenterprise Assistance Funding CDBG: $70,000
Description The program provides technical assistance, advice and support services to clients with the goals of developing micro-enterprise.

The project is eligible under 24 CFR 570.201 (o) (1) (ii) and will have a low to moderate income clientele benefit.

IDIS Activity Category – 18C Micro-Enterprise Assistance Target Date 6/30/2025
Estimate the
number and type of
families that will
benefit from the
proposed activities
The Fremont Family Resource Center will use the CDBG funds to provide technical assistance to ten low- and moderate-income individuals who express interests in developing microenterprise.

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Location
Description
Fremont Family Resource Center 39155 Liberty Street, Ste. A 110, Fremont, CA 94538
Planned Activities The program provides technical assistance, advice and support services to clients with the goals of developing micro-enterprise. 5 Project Name Senior Peer Counseling
Target Area City-wide
Goals Supported Public Services - Safety Net
Needs Addressed Strong Public Services
Funding CDBG: $60,997
Description The program uses the skills and life experience of senior volunteers in self-help approach to meeting emotional needs of seniors. The project is eligible under 24 CFR 570.201 (e) and will have a low to moderate income clientele benefit.

IDIS Activity Category – 05A Senior Services
Target Date 6/30/2025
Estimate the
number and type of
families that will
benefit from the
proposed activities
Approximately 50 seniors will benefit from this proposed activity.

Location
Description
3300 Capitol Avenue, Bldg. B, Fremont CA 94538
Planned Activities The program uses the skills and life experience of senior volunteers in self-help approach to meeting emotional needs of seniors. 6 Project Name Youth and Family Services
Target Area City-wide

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Goals Supported Public Services - Safety Net

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Needs Addressed Strong Public Services
Funding CDBG: $49,985
Description The Youth and Family Services Counselor will provide family and individual counseling to help improve family relationships in times of stress or crisis, with special attention to teen- related issues. The project is eligible under 24 CFR 570.201 (e) and will have a low to moderate income clientele benefit.

IDIS Activity Category – 05D Youth Services
Target Date 6/30/2025
Estimate the
number and type of
families that will
benefit from the
proposed activities
Approximately 25 youth and their families will benefit from this proposed activity.

Location
Description
39155 Liberty Street, Ste. E500 Fremont, CA 95438
Planned Activities The Youth and Family Services Counselor will provide family and individual counseling to help improve family relationships in times of stress or crisis, with special attention to teen-related issues. 7 Project Name Project Sentinel - Fair Housing
Target Area City-wide
Goals Supported Fair Housing
Needs Addressed Strong Public Services
Funding CDBG: $48,000

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Description Administer the City's fair housing program at the Fremont Family Resource Center. The project is eligible under 24 CFR 570.206 (c) and will benefit all protected classes.

IDIS Activity Category – 05J Fair Housing Activities

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Target Date 6/30/2025
Estimate the
number and type of
families that will
benefit from the
proposed activities
Approximately 24 households in Fremont will benefit from the proposed activities.

Location
Description
39155 Liberty Street, Ste. D440 Fremont CA
Planned Activities Administration of the City of Fremont's fair housing program. 8 Project Name Project Sentinel - Landlord Tenant Project Target Area City-wide
Goals Supported Homelessness Prevention
Needs Addressed Address Homelessness
Funding CDBG: $50,111
Description Provide housing search information and referral assistance. The project is eligible under 24 CFR 570.201 (e) and will have a low to moderate income clientele benefit.

IDIS Activity Category – 05K Tenant/Landlord Counseling Target Date 6/30/2025
Estimate the
number and type of
families that will
benefit from the
proposed activities
Approximately 25 renters in Fremont will benefit from
the proposed activities.

Location
Description
39155 Liberty Street, Ste. D440 Fremont CA

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Planned Activities Administration of the City of Fremont's fair housing program. Provide landlord/tenant services at the Fremont Family Resource Center and housing search information and referral assistance.
9 Project Name Habitat for Humanity East Bay/ Silicon Valley Housing Rehabilitation and Minor Home Repair Program
Target Area City-wide
Goals Supported Affordable Housing Preservation
Needs Addressed Promote Affordable Housing
Funding CDBG: $300,000
Description Provide housing rehabilitation loan and minor home repair services to low income households. The project is eligible under 24 CFR 570.202 (a)(1) and will have a low to moderate income housing benefit.

IDIS Activity Category – 14A Rehab; Single-Unit Residential Target Date 6/30/2025
Estimate the
number and type of
families that will
benefit from the
proposed activities
12 single family homeowners will receive minor home repair and emergency repair grants.

Location
Description
City-wide
Planned Activities CDBG funds will also be used to provide loans and repair grants to single family homeowners.
10 Project Name Safe Alternatives to Violent Environments Shelter Operation

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Target Area City-wide
Goals Supported Homeless Services
Needs Addressed Address Homelessness
Funding $65,000
Description SAVE will provide bed nights of safe refuge for battered women and their children who have fled abusive and dangerous homes.

Services include emergency housing, counseling, case management and a 24-hour crisis hotline. The project is eligible under 24 CFR 570.201 (e) and will have a low to moderate income clientele benefit.

IDIS Activity Category – Services for victims of domestic violence, dating violence, sexual assault, or stalking.

Target Date 6/30/2025
Estimate the
number and type of
families that will
benefit from the
proposed activities
Approximately 50 victims of domestic violence will benefit from these proposed activities.

Location
Description
Suppressed
Planned Activities SAVE will provide bed nights of safe refuge for battered women and their children who have fled abusive and dangerous homes.

Services include emergency housing, counseling, case management and a 24-hour crisis hotline.

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11 Project Name Acquisition, Rehabilitation and Infrastructure for Affordable Housing Sites and Public Facilities - Project Reserve
Target Area City-wide
Goals Supported Public Improvements
Needs Addressed Non-Housing Community Development
Funding $252,092 $169,045
Description CDBG funds will be used to support the acquisition, rehabilitation, and infrastructure for affordable housing sites and public facilities.

Target Date 6/30/2025
Estimate the
number and type of
families that will
benefit from the
proposed activities
N/A
Location
Description
N/A
Planned Activities CDBG funds will be used to support the acquisition, rehabilitation, and infrastructure for affordable housing sites and public facilities.

12 Project Name Safe Alternatives to Violent Environments – Shelter Playground Renovation Project
Target Area City-wide
Goals Supported Public Improvements

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Needs Addressed Non-Housing Community Development
Funding CDBG: $125,600
Description CDBG funds will be used to replace aged and unsafe flooring in the food bank warehouse and office.

IDIS Activity Category – 03Z Public Improvements Not Listed in 03A-03S
Target Date 6/30/2025
Estimate the
number and type of
families that will
benefit from the
proposed activities
N/A
Location
Description
Suppressed.

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Planned Activities N/A
13 Project Name Mid-Peninsula Housing, Corp. – Pickering-Oroysom Rehabilitation Project
Target Area City-wide
Goals Supported Affordable Housing Preservation
Needs Addressed Promote Affordable Housing
Funding CDBG: $697,859
Description CBDG funds will be used to replace internal furnishings, flooring, and health and safety items at the Oroysom Village and Pickering Place affordable housing complexes.

IDIS Activity Category – 14B Rehab; Multi-unit Residential Target Date 6/30/2025
Estimate the
number and type of
families that will
benefit from the
proposed activities
N/A
Location
Description
43280 Bryant Terrace, Fremont, CA 94539
Planned Activities N/A

14 Project Name Fremont Family Resource Center – Debt Service Buydown Target Area City-wide
Goals Supported Public Improvements

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Needs Addressed Non-Housing Community Development
Funding $547,000
Description CDBG funds will be used to buy down a year of the Fremont Family Resource Center Lease Debt Service associated with renovations.

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15 Project Name Fremont Family Resource Enhancing Navigation Project Target Area City-wide
Goals Supported Public Improvements
Needs Addressed Non-Housing Community Development
Funding $130,000 $209,162
Description CDBG funds will be used to replace the signage at the FRC with multi- language and technology assisted signage to help clients better navigate the Family Resource Center.

12 Project Name ESG 2024
Target Area City-wide
Goals Supported Addressing Homelessness

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Needs Addressed Homelessness Prevention
Funding $152,943
Description ESG funds must be used for activities which primarily benefit individuals and families that meets HUD’s “homeless” and “at- risk of homelessness” definitions in accordance with 24 CFR 576. $141,473 of ESG funds may be used for shelter, outreach, rapid rehousing, homelessness prevention/housing stability, and HMIS. $11,470 (approximately 7.5%) will go towards ESG
administration.

Target Date 6/30/2025
Estimate the
number and type of
families that will
benefit from the
proposed activities
N/A
Location
Description
City-wide
Planned Activities ESG funds must be used for activities which primarily benefit individuals and families that meets HUD’s “homeless” and “at- risk of homelessness” definitions in accordance with 24 CFR 576.

Table 10: Project Summary Information

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AP-50 Geographic Distribution - 91.420, 91.220(f)
Description of the geographic areas of the entitlement (including areas of low-income and minority concentration) where assistance will be directed In general, the most common housing problem for low to moderate-income households in the City of Fremont is cost burden greater than 30 percent of income and/or overcrowding.

Renters struggle to afford rental rates and homeowners struggle to afford the cost of household maintenance and repairs for the aging housing stock. Poorly maintained homes in turn lead to additional repair problems, higher utility costs, etc., further restricting household funds and contributing to the deterioration of housing units. One persistent problem throughout the City is that 37.9 percent of the total renter households are cost burdened, and about 24.2 percent of owner households having cost burden. For severe cost burden, the proportions are 15.7 percent and 9.1 percent for renters and owners, respectively (2014-2018 ACS).

The City of Fremont has a diverse population with no one race comprising a majority in 2018.

White persons account for 24.1 percent of the population, Asian persons represent 58.4 percent and Hispanics and Latinos represent 13.4 percent of the population City-wide. Black or African American persons represent 3.1 percent of the population, followed by the remaining category of “other” which is at 14.4 percent.

Due to the City’s racial and ethnic diversity, mixed economic base and large geographic area, programs are primarily implemented on a community-wide basis unless otherwise noted. The City implements programs that meet the national objectives of serving low- and moderate- income clientele (LMC) or low- and moderate-income housing (LMH), with each activity benefitting low- and moderate-income individuals, families or households. The City may also undertake activities meeting the national objective of low and moderate area benefit (LMA) in eligible census tracts, using the upper-quartile exception approved by the Department of Housing and Urban Development. Certain projects, receiving funding, may be located in other jurisdictions if the agency receiving funding serves Fremont residents.

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Geographic Distribution

Target Area Percentage of
Funds
City-wide Initiatives 100%
Table 11 - Geographic Distribution

Rationale for the priorities for allocating investments geographically In making funding decisions, the City of Fremont will give priority to activities that:

• Meet a goal of the 2020-2024 Consolidated Plan
• Demonstrate a significance of need
• Serve an eligible area within Fremont
• Project or program is eligible under HUD rules
• Create a visual impact in the neighborhood, particularly if an infrastructure project • Participation in a larger revitalization project that includes new affordable housing opportunities

Discussion
Most of the programs the City of Fremont funds with its annual allocation directly benefit low or moderate-income individuals or households. Through programs like Project Sentinel, Youth and Family Services, the Afghan Coalition, 4C’s Child Care Initiative and Senor Peer Counseling, the City will focus resources on support services and empowerment services needed by the area’s residents.

At the same time, there are many low-income or disabled homeowners and renters who live in Fremont, and assistance will be provided home repair assistance to qualified households. The City works continuously with City departments, other public agencies, community-based organizations, and neighborhoods to identify and address obstacles to meeting underserved needs.

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AP-65 Homeless and Other Special Needs Activities - 91.420, 91.220(i)

Introduction

The City has been operating a number of programs and working with County and non-profit partners to address homeless within Fremont as well as within the Tri-cities (including the cities of Newark and Union City).

Describe the jurisdictions one-year goals and actions for reducing and ending homelessness including:

1.) Reaching out to homeless persons (especially unsheltered persons) and assessing their individual needs.

The Fremont Winter Shelter, operated by the City of Fremont’s Human Services Department, was open December 1, 2023 – April 20, 2024. The program sheltered 50 individuals, ranging in age from 17 – 70 years old. The City will continue to operate the winter shelter in FY 24-

25. The City of Fremont continued their partnership with the City of Newark and expanded service into the City of Union City in 2020. For FY 2023-24, the CleanStart program provided 1,676 showers and washed 860 loads of laundry. Meals, hygiene products, and clothing are available to participants. The unit has rotated between 5 Fremont sites, 1 Newark site, and 2 Union City sites. The CleanStart program continued services during the COVID-19 Shelter in Place order and will continue to outreach and serve unsheltered persons in FY 24-25.

2.) Addressing the emergency shelter and transitional housing needs of homeless persons

SAVE received general funds in addition to CDBG funds to help finance their emergency shelter program for victims of domestic violence. The shelter program takes place at their Community Empowerment Center, and provides emergency housing, food, and on-site support services to women and children escaping family violence. In 2018, SAVE launched

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the Domestic Violence Housing First project, which helped stabilize housing for over 100 survivors through financial help with rent, move-in costs, car repairs, etc. Support services include case management, support groups, individual counseling, parenting education, life skills workshops, and assistance enrolling children in school. Services to children include psycho-educational groups, individual counseling, field trips, and special events. In addition, SAVE has a 24-hour domestic violence hotline. SAVE will continue their efforts in FY 24-25.

The City provided $150,000 of General Fund monies to Abode Services to help finance the operation of Sunrise Village, a 66-bed emergency shelter located in Fremont. In addition to providing shelter, Sunrise Village provides support services on site, which includes job counseling, life skills classes, counseling and case management, transportation, and medical care. This funding will continue in FY 24-25

3.) Helping homeless persons (especially chronically homeless individuals and families, families with children, veterans and their families, and unaccompanied youth) make the transition to permanent housing and independent living, including shortening the period of time that individuals and families experience homelessness, facilitating access for homeless individuals and families to affordable housing units, and preventing individuals and families who were recently homeless from becoming homeless again

The City currently implements the Stay Housed Program, which helps families at risk of homelessness to stay housed. The program utilizes HOME funds under the Tenant Based Rental Assistance category, and provides temporary rental subsidies to qualified participants.

This program is continuing into FY 24-25.

4.) Helping low-income individuals and families avoid becoming homeless, especially extremely low-income individuals and families and those who are: being discharged from publicly funded institutions and systems of care (such as health care facilities, mental health facilities, foster care and other youth facilities, and corrections programs and institutions) or, receiving assistance from public or private agencies that address housing, health, social services, employment, education, or youth needs.

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EveryOne Home is building a Housing Crisis Response System in Alameda County that prevents homelessness whenever possible, provides dignified homeless safety net services, and maintains people in permanent homes with ongoing subsidies and services. Coordinated Entry is the front door and central organizing feature of the Housing Crisis Response System.

The purpose of Coordinated Entry is to quickly assess the needs of people in crisis, connect them to available support, and track the outcomes and performance of the system. Coordinated Entry provides a standard and transparent way for the Housing Crisis Response System to effectively identify people in Alameda County who are experiencing a housing crisis and assess their needs, then prioritize and match them to the most supportive services and housing programs for which they are eligible. To do this, EveryOne Home manages a Countywide By- Name-List, which is maintained in HMIS and governed by all applicable privacy and security policies. Coordinated entry is the Continuum’s primary focus for bringing an end to chronic homelessness.

Discussion
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AP-75 Barriers to Affordable Housing

Introduction
The development, preservation, and availability of affordable and market-rate housing is an important goal for the City. The City continues to proactively support and implement programs that will facilitate affordable housing and also programs that would help to eliminate barriers and constraints to housing development. A variety of factors can inhibit or constrain housing development, including environmental and market conditions, and government regulations.

Actions it planned to remove or ameliorate the negative effects of public policies that serve as barriers to affordable housing such as land use controls, tax policies affecting land, zoning ordinances, building codes, fees and charges, growth limitations, and policies affecting the return on residential investment:

The development, preservation, and availability of affordable and market-rate housing is an important goal for the City. The City continues to proactively support and implement programs that will facilitate affordable housing and also programs that would help to eliminate barriers and constraints to housing development. A variety of factors can inhibit or constrain housing development, including environmental and market conditions, and government regulations.

The City took action to remove or ameliorate the following negative effects of public policies that serve as barriers to housing, including affordable housing:
- Modify the density ranges used in residential development. - Modify parking requirements.
- Allow for mixed-use development.
- Continue to zone land to maintain a land inventory capable of meeting regional needs. for lower income households.
- Amend the City's ordinances and policies to conform to SB-2.

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Discussion
The City also has the following programs/ policies/ ordinances in place to facilitate the preservation and creation of affordable housing:
- Preserve, Maintain, and Improve the Existing Affordable Housing Supply to provide loans and grants to eligible rental property owners and homeowners through the Housing Rehabilitation Loan and Grant Program.
- Continue to monitor affordable housing developments that could be at risk for converting to market rate. There are four developments at risk during the 2015-2023 timeframe representing 165 total units.
- Continue to require long-term affordability restrictions for existing and new housing units assisted with public funds.
- Continue to work with affordable housing developers to acquire and rehabilitate multifamily rental units at risk of conversion to market rate housing. - Preserve existing mobile homes and continue to enforce the City’s Mobile Home Space Rent Stabilization Ordinance.
- Continue to encourage development of second units
- Continue to operate “Stay Housed” Self Sufficiency Program to prevent households from becoming homeless
- Adopted the Rent Review Ordinance to allow tenants the right to have their rent increase to be heard before the Rent Review Board if the proposed rent is more than 5%.
- Adopted a Commercial Linkage Fee to support the development of affordable housing.

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AP-85 Other Actions - 91.420, 91.220(k)

Introduction
The City’s strategies in meeting underserved needs and promoting and maintaining affordable housing are described in detailed in the sections below.

Actions planned to address obstacles to meeting underserved needs Over the past few years, the City has made substantial changes to its zoning and land use controls to remove or ease these governmental constraints. In particular, the City acted to:

• Zone land in excess of that required to meet the regional housing needs allocation • Adopt a conforming density bonus ordinance
• Create a new multi-family zoning district with improved flexibility in setbacks, increased height allowance and open space requirements
• Update the City’s Second Unit ordinance to make development of second units more feasible; and eliminate impact fees on second units to encourage their construction Modify parking requirements to link the number of spaces to bedroom count and create findings for parking reductions (e.g., reductions near transit, services or need of residents).

Allowing for mixed-use development in a variety of commercial districts, has expanded opportunities for new housing. In the fall of 2017, the State of California adopted a package of fifteen bills aimed at increasing the production of new housing. Many of the bills impose new requirements on local governments. In March 2018, the City Council adopted amendments to Title 17 (Subdivisions) and Title 18 (Planning and Zoning) of the Fremont Municipal Code (FMC) for conformance with the 2017 housing legislation. The code amendments clarified or created new definitions, procedures and required findings, and standards. In addition, amendments to the Multifamily Design Guidelines were adopted to add new design rules which are intended to be supplemental objective design standards for new multifamily projects.

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Actions planned to foster and maintain affordable housing

The City was awarded a $5 million grant from the State of California’s Local Housing Trust Fund Program in 2021. The City’s Affordable Housing Ordinance provides for the production and preservation of affordable housing through requirements for market rate housing to mitigate its impact on the need for affordable housing. The ordinance provides various incentives and options for developers to meet the requirements under the ordinance; these include, but are not limited to, partnership with non-profit developers to produce affordable rental units, land dedication, preservation of units at-risk of loss, and payment of affordable housing fee. The City is in the process of updating its affordable housing ordinance from 2015 to continue to stimulate the production and preservation of affordable housing and incentivize market rate developers to incorporate affordable housing into their projects.

In November 2016, Alameda County voters enacted the Measure A1 affordable housing bond, which provided more than $50 million in funding for five new affordable rental housing projects in Fremont. In June 2017, the City Council considered and approved a new fee on non-residential development to support affordable housing. These continued efforts to generate resources for affordable housing have resulted in numerous projects that are recently completed, underway or in the planning stages, including:

• Innovia—a 290-unit transit-oriented mixed-use affordable housing development near the South Fremont/Warm Springs BART Station, which opened for service in March 2017. Innovia was fully leased up at the end of 2020 • Central Commons – a 30-unit Habitat for Humanity townhome project for low- income homebuyers broke ground in March 2017. The first phase of construction which produced 11 units was completed in January 2019 and the second phase which produced 19 units was completed in the fall of 2020.
• Pauline Weaver Apartments – a 90-unit affordable senior apartment project that began construction in mid-201, was completed in Spring 2019. • Stevenson Family Apartments – an 80-unit affordable housing project that has

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received a funding award from the City. The developer began construction in early 2017, with construction completed in Spring 2019.
• Fairfield Residential Geo Apartments—102-unit (Fairfield Geo Apartment) transit-oriented affordable projects near the new South Fremont/ Warm Springs BART station was completed in the late summer of 2020.
• Reilly Station and Canyon Flats (Toll Brothers /Eden Housing) 132-unit transit- oriented affordable projects also near the new South Fremont/Warm Springs BART Station. Reilly Station, a 61-unit development was completed in the fall of 2020 and Canyon Flats, a 71-unit development was completed in the spring of 2021. • City Center Apartments - 60 unit affordable and supportive housing development on 1.1 acres in the Centerville district of Fremont. Construction on the project has begun and is anticipated to be completed in the summer of 2021. • Irvington Senior Apartments – 89-unit affordable and supportive development for seniors with units set-aside for formerly homeless veterans in the Irvington district of Fremont. The developer will begin construction at the end of April 2021 and is anticipated to be completed in late 2022.
• Granite Ridge Apartments – 73-unit affordable development for low-income families located in the Northgate neighborhood of Fremont. The developer will start construction in May 2021 and the development is anticipated to be completed in late 2022.

In addition to these new affordable housing projects, the City of Fremont has established other creative approaches to increase affordable housing. The City offers a home sharing program that creates affordable housing options from the existing housing stock by matching people who have spare bedrooms available with those seeking a place to reside, resulting in a mutually beneficial solution for the community.

The Housing Element also reports that the high cost of acquiring land and construction is a major non-governmental constraint towards the production of housing, especially affordable housing. There is very little the City can do to affect the cost of land or construction because

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they are the result of private market forces; however, the City’s overall strategy to produce affordable housing helps mitigate these constraints by making land available at higher densities, providing financial assistance to affordable housing developments, and working with motivated and experienced developers to better contain project costs.

Actions planned to reduce lead-based paint hazards:

The Alameda County Lead Poisoning Prevention Department (ACLPPD) is an integrated health, environmental, and housing program. It provides case management of lead poisoned children throughout Alameda County and property owner services, education, and lead hazard remediation within a County Service Area which includes the HOME Consortium cities of Alameda and Emeryville. The Alameda County Environmental Health Services Department provides compliance and enforcement support for properties related to a lead-poisoned child.

Primary Prevention Education/Services

Property owner services and public education provided in the four -city County Service Area for Lead Poisoning Prevention are focused on raising awareness of the sources of lead in residential buildings and helping property owners to address hazards in a le ad-safe manner with the goal of exposing fewer children, property owners, and workers to lead.

Case Management/Secondary Prevention

The ACLPPD receives State of California Department of Public Health funds for Public Health Nursing case management services to lead poisoned children and their families, advocacy for blood lead screening, and marketing and consultations to the medical provider community and Medi-Cal Managed Care Organizations.

Environmental Investigations are conducted in the homes of children with elevated blood lead levels. A Registered Environmental Health Specialist provides property owners with a risk assessment report detailing the environmental test results and recommendations for addressing lead hazards.

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Training

Trained contractors and workers are needed to ensure that renovation and remodeling of housing is done lead-safely. The ACLPPD provides State accredited classes and the HUD/EPA- approved Lead Safety for Remodeling, Repair and Painting class since the standardized class materials became available in 2004. The ACLPPD offers a 2 -hour Lead Safe Work Practice class for homeowners.

Compliance/Enforcement

Effective January 2003, the State of California Health and Safety Code was amended to include lead hazards as a violation of State housing code and to clarify the authority of local code compliance, public health, and environmental health agencies to investigate and require treatment of lead hazards.

In addition to the above programs, the City of Fremont will use CDBG funds to undertake lead- based paint hazard mitigation when required by the housing rehabilitation regulations. This can include inspection, risk assessment, specification writing, abatement, clean up, disposal work and clearance testing. This assistance will be in accordance with 24 CFR 35, et al. (9/15/99). A clearance test is performed after all lead paintwork is completed.

Actions planned to reduce the number of poverty-level families The City expects to allocate approximately $1,021,492 in FY 204-25 from the general fund to nonprofit public service agencies or programs. The grants to the public service agencies are designed to foster the independence of service recipients and prevent the need for services in the future, while also providing support to those organizations that assist persons in crises and those who lack the basic necessities of life. All the funded agencies provide services primarily to extremely low to moderate income clients.

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Actions planned to develop institutional structure
The entities comprising the institutional structure through which the City of Fremont will carry out its housing and community development plan are detailed in the City’s Strategic Plan. The strengths of this institutional delivery system include the City’s coordination with and between the numerous nonprofit agencies providing housing and services to Fremont residents. Several agencies have multiple partnerships or funding relationships with the City.

The City's Fremont Family Resource Center houses over 22 City, County, State and non-profit agencies. Approximately 21 agencies will receive Social Service Grant funding from the City in FY 2024. Over 7 agencies will also receive CDBG capital, administration or public service funding. In addition to receiving City funding, agencies also partner with the City to provide direct services.

Gaps within the delivery system include limited public and private resources available to address affordable housing and supportive services. The dissolution of redevelopment agencies and state takeaways have negatively affected the City's ability to fund affordable housing projects in the City, and local budget cuts have affected the City's ability to fund the Social Service Grants Program at levels sufficient to keep pace with increased costs of service delivery.

Actions planned to enhance coordination between public and private housing and social service agencies
The City of Fremont has continued to encourage the coordination of activities between various housing and social services agencies. As stated above, the City promotes collaboration and coordination between social services agencies to reduce duplication of services and maximize the use of public resources available to fund these types of services.

A prime example of collaboration is the FRC. The FRC houses approximately 24 City, County, state and non-profit social service agencies. The goal of the FRC is to create a “one- stop shopping” center for people in need of social services and encourage mutually beneficial relationships between agencies. For the HOME Program, the City will continue to administer

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its local HOME-funded activities with Alameda County HCD.

Historically, the City has participated in Participating Public Jurisdiction (PPJ) Agreements to provide greater efficiency in activities such as monitoring and disbursement of funds. PPJ Agreements outline the various responsibilities of local public entities involved in jointly funded projects serving residents of many cities. In the past, the City has entered into PPJ Agreements for various projects with the cities of Hayward, San Leandro, Union City, Livermore, Milpitas, and the County. The City will continue to utilize PPJ Agreements for jointly funded projects.

Discussion:

As a recipient of HUD funds, the County of Alameda and City of Fremont certifies it will affirmatively further fair housing choice by conducting an analysis of impediments to fair housing choice, take appropriate actions to overcome the effects of any impediments identified, and maintain records reflecting the analysis and actions taken in this regard. The County of Alameda, as lead agency, and multiple participating jurisdictions, the cities of Alameda, Albany, Berkeley, Dublin, Emeryville, Fremont, Hayward, Livermore, Newark, Oakland, Piedmont, Pleasanton, San Leandro, and Union City; the housing authorities for the cities of Alameda, Berkeley, Livermore, and Oakland; and the Housing Authority of the County of Alameda, have formed a regional collaborative for the purpose of completing an Analysis of Impediments to Fair Housing Choice (Regional Analysis of Impediments) while meeting their goals and obligations under the fair housing rules to affirmatively further fair housing.

Each jurisdiction set goals to address during the fiscal years 2020-2024. Some initiatives from the 2020 Analysis of Impediments to Fair Housing that will be implemented include:
• Allocate approximately $35,000 of CDBG funds annually over the next five-year AI period to fund one or multiple agencies to provide these services. • Meet with fair housing organization(s) annually to evaluate program effectiveness and determine any changes/ improvements.

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• Allocate resources (as available) to support agencies such as CRIL and DCARA that help people with disabilities locate housing. Funding resources are allocated through the City ’s Social Service grant funding process.
• Continue to implement and enforce mobile home stabilization ordinance. • Provide information on AB 1482 and other applicable housing legislation to the extent practicable, on City’s website.
• The City will periodically review existing inclusionary housing in-lieu fees to produce affordable units in a manner consistent with current housing market conditions and applicable law.
• Aim to implement the programs described in the City ’s Housing Element within the current Housing Element cycle.
• Continue to work together with other jurisdictions to fund a study to seek adjustments to the FMRs as needed.
• Continue to educate landlords and tenants on the requirements through workshops, website and other marketing materials, consistent with applicable state/local source of income discrimination requirement.
• Continue to fund minor home repair program and rehabilitation loan program.

Support Renew AC program through advertising and referrals. • Continue to administer the City’s Affordable Housing Ordinance and provide local funding support to affordable housing developments subject to funding availability. • Continue to administer the BMR program and promote AC Boost. The City may consider funding homeownership projects if needed and if funding is available. • Continue to fund home-based childcare projects and microenterprise projects with CDBG funds, as long as same levels of funding continue. • Subject to funding availability, the City will continue to support the operation of the local year-round homeless shelter and homeless wellness center. Continue to operate a seasonal shelter during the winter months. Continue to operate a mobile hygiene unit.

Continue to
have a mobile evaluation team to provide mental health support. Operate a homeless navigation center for at least one year.
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centers.
• Continue to provide General Fund support to 2-1-1 as funding is available. The City will also advertise 2-1-1 on its website. Continue to require Social Service and CDBG to promote 211 on their website.
• Continue to provide key information on programs in multiple languages.

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AP-90 Program Specific Requirements - 91.420, 91.220(l)(1,2,4)

Introduction
This Action Plan covers the period from July 1, 2024 through June 30, 2025 (PY/FY 2024).

The City of Fremont will receive an allocation of $1,663,572 in Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) entitlement funds. The City will also have approximately $1,141,901 in reprogrammed funds. Lastly, the City anticipates receiving $25,000 in PY 2024-25 program income. The City’s total CDBG program budget is $2,830,473.

Community Development Block Grant Program (CDBG)
Reference 24 CFR 91.220(l)(1)

Projects planned with all CDBG funds expected to be available during the year are identified in the Projects Table. The following identifies program income that is available for use that is included in projects to be carried out.

1. The total amount of program income that will have been received before the start of the next program year and that has not yet been reprogrammed $0

2. The amount of proceeds from section 108 loan guarantees that will be used during the year to address the priority needs and specific objectives identified in the grantee's strategic plan
$0

3. The amount of surplus funds from urban renewal settlements $0

4. The amount of any grant funds returned to the line of credit for which the planned use has not been included in a prior statement or plan $0

5. The amount of income from float-funded activities $0 Other CDBG Requirements

1. The amount of urgent need activities $0

2. The estimated percentage of CDBG funds that will be used for activities that benefit persons of low-and moderate-income 100%

3. Overall Benefit – A consecutive period of one, two, or three years may be used to determine that a minimum overall benefit of 70 percent of CDBG funds is used to benefit persons of low-and moderate-income. Specify the years that include this Annual Action Plan.
7/1/2024-
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Emergency Solutions Grant (ESG)
Reference 91.220(l)(4)

1. Include written standards for providing ESG assistance (may include as attachment) See attachment.

2. If the Continuum of Care has established centralized or coordinated assessment system that meets HUD requirements, describe that centralized or coordinated assessment system.

Consultation with EveryOne Home, the Alameda Countywide Continuum of Care, on the use of Emergency Solutions Grant (ESG) funds, began in early 2012, when representatives from the City of Berkeley, the City of Oakland, Alameda County Housing and Community Development Department (Urban County grantee), and EveryOne Home worked together to implement the new ESG requirements in a way that would be consistent county-wide and would continue a collaboration, beginning in 2009 with American Recovery and Reinvestment Act (ARRA) Homelessness Prevention and Rapid Re-housing (HPRP) funds.

This collaboration resulted in the creation of Priority Home Partnership (PHP), which was a single county-wide program to implement HPRP. EveryOne Home held a community-wide meeting at which additional consultation and public input into the use of ESG funds was solicited. A series of meetings with EveryOne Home and the ESG grantees continue through the year and a coordinated ESG program was established and began implementation in early 2013. This coordinated program will continue to use this same structure for the next five years.

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organizations).

The City issues a Request for Proposals for all federal funds every 2 to 3 years. The RFP outlines the funding available and specifies what the funding can provide as far as programs and services. Applications are ranked and reviewed by a public City committee (Citizens Advisory Committee), and the Department makes funding recommendations to the City Council for approval and input into the Annual Action Plan. We have a list of non-profits and community and faith-based organizations that we notify when an RFP released. The City also publishes RFP information in the local Fremont newspaper, Tri-City Voice, as well as the City and Humans Service Department newsletters.

4. If the jurisdiction is unable to meet the homeless participation requirement in 24 CFR 576.405(a), the jurisdiction must specify its plan for reaching out to and consulting with homeless or formerly homeless individuals in considering policies and funding decisions regarding facilities and services funded under ESG.

Not applicable. The jurisdiction is able to meet the requirement.

5. Describe performance standards for evaluating ESG.

The City is responsible for ensuring compliance with all ESG rules and regulations. The City regularly monitors subrecipients and performs desk reviews of documents provided for financial reimbursement.

Discussion
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