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Minutes
Fremont City Council Meeting
September 1, 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 Keng led the salute to the flag.
C. Roll Call: Mayor Salwan, Vice Mayor Zhang, Councilmembers: Keng, Campbell, Kimberlin, Liu
Absent: Councilmember Shao
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 and community interest and 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 Keng, seconded by Councilmember Liu, the City Council waived further readings of proposed ordinances.
Ayes: Mayor Salwan, Vice Mayor Liu, Councilmembers:
Keng, Campbell, Kimberlin, Zhang
Noes: None
Absent: Shao
Abstain: None
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* B. 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
On a motion by Councilmember Keng, seconded by Councilmember Liu, the City Council approved minutes.
Ayes: Mayor Salwan, Vice Mayor Liu, Councilmembers:
Keng, Campbell, Kimberlin, Zhang
Noes: None
Absent: Shao
Abstain: None
* 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
See Green Sheet on file that contains a correction to the Staff Report.
On a motion by Councilmember Keng, seconded by Councilmember Liu, the City Council received report acknowledging actions taken by the City Manager, or her designee, during the recess.
Ayes: Mayor Salwan, Vice Mayor Liu, Councilmembers:
Keng, Campbell, Kimberlin, Zhang
Noes: None
Absent: Shao
Abstain: None
* 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
On a motion by Councilmember Keng, seconded by Councilmember Liu, the City Council authorized 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.
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Ayes: Mayor Salwan, Vice Mayor Liu, Councilmembers:
Keng, Campbell, Kimberlin, Zhang
Noes: None
Absent: Shao
Abstain: None
* 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 make findings of CEQA exemption per Guidelines Section 15162
See Green Sheet on file that contains a correction to the Staff Report.
This item was removed from the Consent Calendar. Mayor Salwan opened the public comment period. There being no speakers, Mayor Salwan closed the public comment period. Community Services Director Kim Beranek and Parks Planning and Design Manager Tara Bhuthimethee responded to questions from Councilmembers.
On a motion by Councilmember Kimberlin, seconded by Councilmember Keng, the City Council:
1. Found 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. Found 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.
3. Found the project to be exempt from further review under California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) pursuant to CEQA Guidelines
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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.
4. Found 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.
5. Found 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.
6. Found 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.
7. Found 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.
Ayes: Mayor Salwan, Vice Mayor Liu, Councilmembers:
Keng, Campbell, Kimberlin, Zhang
Noes: None
Absent: Shao
Abstain: None
* 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
On a motion by Councilmember Keng, seconded by Councilmember Liu, the City Council:
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1. Accepted 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. Authorized 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.
Ayes: Mayor Salwan, Vice Mayor Liu, Councilmembers:
Keng, Campbell, Kimberlin, Zhang
Noes: None
Absent: Shao
Abstain: None
* 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
On a motion by Councilmember Keng, seconded by Councilmember Liu, the City Council authorized 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.
Ayes: Mayor Salwan, Vice Mayor Liu, Councilmembers:
Keng, Campbell, Kimberlin, Zhang
Noes: None
Absent: Shao
Abstain: None
* 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
On a motion by Councilmember Keng, seconded by Councilmember Liu, the City Council adopted Resolution No. 2026-60:
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. Authorizing 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. Making findings, including findings of CEQA exemption.
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Ayes: Mayor Salwan, Vice Mayor Zhang, Councilmembers:
Keng, Campbell, Kimberlin, Liu
Noes: None
Absent: Shao
Abstain: None
* 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
On a motion by Councilmember Keng, seconded by Councilmember Liu, the City Council:
1. Authorized 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. Found 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).
Ayes: Mayor Salwan, Vice Mayor Liu, Councilmembers:
Keng, Campbell, Kimberlin, Zhang
Noes: None
Absent: Shao
Abstain: None
3. Ceremonial Items
A. Proclamation: Ukrainian Independence Day
The Ukrainian Independence Day was accepted by Olga Gavryliako.
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: Maria Lambarena, Pedro de Sa’, Davila Nava, and Leticia
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Ramos. There being no additional speakers, Mayor Salwan closed the public comment period.
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)
Finance Director David Persselin, Housing Manager Lucia Hughes, and Financial Advisor for California Municipal Finance Authority Jarod Suzuki were available for questions along with Brad Dickason, Principal of Maracor Development, Roxanne Ruck Construction Finance Diligence of The Pacific West Communities, and Marnie Klein, The Pacific West Communities’ Financial Consultant.
Mayor Salwan opened the public hearing. There being no speakers, Mayor Salwan closed the public hearing.
On a motion by Councilmember Kimberlin, seconded by Councilmember Keng, the City Council:
1. Held a public hearing in accordance with the Tax Equity and Fiscal Responsibility Act of 1982 (TEFRA); and,
2. Adopted Resolution No. 2026-61 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.
Ayes: Mayor Salwan, Vice Mayor Liu, Councilmembers:
Keng, Campbell, Kimberlin, Zhang
Noes: None
Absent: Shao
Abstain: None
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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
CDBG Administrator Robert Lopez and Facilities Manager Jimmy Chen responded to questions from Councilmembers.
Mayor Salwan opened the public hearing. The following person commented: Vipin Sharma. There being no additional speakers, Mayor Salwan closed the public hearing.
See Green Sheet on file that contains a correction to the Staff Report.
On a motion by Councilmember Campbell, seconded by Councilmember Keng, the City Council:
1. Held 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. Adopted Resolution No. 2026-62 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. Appropriated 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. Accepted 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 authorized the City Manager or designee to execute the contract.
5. Found the FRC Enhancing Navigation Project is exempt from CEQA review as specified in this report.
Ayes: Mayor Salwan, Vice Mayor Liu, Councilmembers:
Keng, Campbell, Kimberlin, Zhang
Noes: None
Absent: Shao
Abstain: None
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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
Public Works Director Matt Cano and Associate Civil Engineer Homira Shafaq responded to questions from Councilmembers.
Mayor Salwan opened the public hearing. There being no speakers, Mayor Salwan closed the public hearing.
On a motion by Councilmember Zhang, seconded by Councilmember Keng, the City Council:
1. Conducted a public hearing.
2. Adopted Resolution No. 2026-63 that:
a. Ordered 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. Authorized the sale of the land and appropriate the sale proceeds of $112,000 into the General Fund;
c. Authorized 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. Made findings, including findings of CEQA exemption.
Ayes: Mayor Salwan, Vice Mayor Liu, Councilmembers:
Keng, Campbell, Kimberlin, Zhang
Noes: None
Absent: Shao
Abstain: None
D. Governance and Organizational Modifications - Governance and Modifications As Follow-Up From Charter City Initiative Assistant City Manager Christina Briggs shared a presentation and along with City Attorney Rafael Alvarado and City Manager Shackelford, responded to questions from Councilmembers.
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Mayor Salwan opened the public hearing. The following people commented: Jack Rogers and Steve Skala. There being no additional speakers, Mayor Salwan closed the public hearing.
City Council received the staff report and provided direction on how to proceed with the implementation of each action according to the proposed timeline.
6. Other Business – None.
7. Items Referred by Councilmembers
A. Council Referrals
1. Mayor Salwan Referral: Designation of League of California Cities Annual Conference Voting Delegate
On a motion by Councilmember Liu, seconded by Councilmember Keng, the City Council appointed Councilmember Shao as the City’s voting delegate for the League of California Cities Annual Conference and Councilmember Campbell as the voting alternate.
Ayes: Mayor Salwan, Vice Mayor Liu, Councilmembers:
Keng, Campbell, Kimberlin, Zhang
Noes: None
Absent: Shao
Abstain: None
B. Appointments to Boards, Commissions, Committees – None.
1. Mayor Salwan Referral: Appointments to Advisory Bodies Appointment(s):
Advisory Body Appointee Term Expires
Citizens Advisory Committee Chinmoy Roy 12/31/2028
Human Relations Commission Brandon T. Sass 12/31/2026
On a motion by Councilmember Kimberlin, seconded by Councilmember Keng, the City Council:
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C. Legislative Actions – None.
D. Report on Committee Assignments
Councilmembers reported on their various meetings.
8. Adjournment: There being no further business, Mayor Salwan adjourned the meeting at 8:29 p.m.
Attest: Approved:
Alberto Quintanilla, City Clerk Raj Salwan, Mayor