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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.
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 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