*Consent Items
Minutes
Fremont City Council Meeting
September 8, 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 Liu, Councilmembers: Keng, Campbell, Kimberlin, Shao, Zhang
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 Real Property Negotiators Pursuant to California Government Code Section 54956.8 and Conference with Legal Counsel on Anticipated Litigation (One Case) pursuant to Government Code
Section 54956.9(d)(4). 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 Keng, seconded by Vice Mayor Liu, the City Council waived further readings of proposed ordinances.
Ayes: Mayor Salwan, Vice Mayor Liu, Councilmembers:
Keng, Campbell, Kimberlin, Shao, Zhang
Noes: None
Absent: None
Abstain: None
*Consent Items
* B. Approval of Minutes – None.
* C. Security Information And Management System Renewal - Authorize the City Manager or her designee to execute an agreement with AMS.NET, LLC D/B/A MGT Impact Solutions, for the annual software licenses, maintenance, monitoring, response and support of the City’s Security Information and Event Management System (SIEMS), execute any implementing documents, and take any necessary implementing actions in an amount not to exceed $396,000 for a 3-year term.
See Green Sheet on file that contains a correction to the Staff Report.
On a motion by Councilmember Keng, seconded by Vice Mayor Liu, the City Council:
1. Authorized the City Manager, or designee, to enter into an Agreement with AMS.NET, LLC D/B/A MGT Impact Solutions, in the amount of $396,000 for a 3-Year Term for the Security Information and Event Management System renewal.
2. Authorized the City Manager, or designee, to execute any implementing documents and take any implementing actions as necessary.
Ayes: Mayor Salwan, Vice Mayor Liu, Councilmembers:
Keng, Campbell, Kimberlin, Shao, Zhang
Noes: None
Absent: None
Abstain: None
* D. Grimmer Greenway Trail Extension Project - Accept $285,000 in Transportation for Clean Air (TFCA) Grant Funds from the Alameda County Transportation Commission’s (Alameda CTC) for the Grimmer Greenway Trail Extension Project (PWC8932); and Make Findings of CEQA Exemption.
On a motion by Councilmember Keng, seconded by Vice Mayor Liu, the City Council approved the following actions related to the Grimmer Greenway Trail Extension Project (PWC8932):
1. Authorized the City Manager or designee to execute the Project Funding Agreement and prepare any other documents required to implement said agreement with Alameda CTC.
2. Accepted TFCA funds in the amount of $285,000 and appropriate the funds to PWC8932-504.
3. Found that the action taken is not a project under CEQA. *Consent Items
Ayes: Mayor Salwan, Vice Mayor Liu, Councilmembers:
Keng, Campbell, Kimberlin, Shao, Zhang
Noes: None
Absent: None
Abstain: None
* E. Agreement Providing for Implementation of the Alameda Countywide Clean Water Program July 2027 through June 2042 - Approve Fremont’s Continued Participation as a Member Agency of the Alameda Countywide Clean Water Program by Authorizing Execution of a Successor Agreement For the 15-Year Period of July 2027 through June 2042
On a motion by Councilmember Keng, seconded by Vice Mayor Liu, the City Council approved Fremont’s continued participation as a member agency of the Alameda Countywide Clean Water Program by authorizing the City Manager or her designee to execute the Agreement Providing for Implementation of the Alameda Countywide Clean Water Program (July 1, 2027 – June 30, 2042)
Ayes: Mayor Salwan, Vice Mayor Liu, Councilmembers:
Keng, Campbell, Kimberlin, Shao, Zhang
Noes: None
Absent: None
Abstain: None
3. Ceremonial Items
A. Proclamation: National Hunger Action Month
The National Hunger Action Month Proclamation was accepted by Linda Leu, TCV Food Bank, Paddy Iyer, Daily Bowl, Naseer Irfan, Salaam Food Pantry, Kamal Anandpuri, 5 Sikh Seva, and Sherry Hsu, Tri City Free Breakfast Program
B. Proclamation: Recognizing Mission Peak Heritage Foundation The Mission Peak Heritage Foundation Proclamation was accepted by Al Minard, MPHF President, Maggie Balk, MPHF Vice-President, and Laura Cavillo, MPHF Board Member at Large.
*Consent Items
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: Ruth Gentry, Joe Rose, Krysten Laine, Margaret Balk, Janet Barton, and Sainath Nagarajan. There being no additional speakers, Mayor Salwan closed the public comment period.
5. Scheduled Items
A. Adjustment To The Salaries Of The Mayor And Council Members - Introduce an Ordinance Amending Fremont Municipal Code Section
2.05.060, and Authorizing a Salary Increase for the Mayor and Council Members
Mayor Salwan opened the public hearing. The following person commented: Vinita Verma. There being no additional speakers, Mayor Salwan closed the public hearing.
On a substitute motion by Councilmember Shao, seconded by Councilmember Zhang, the City Council introduced an ordinance amending the Fremont Municipal Code to authorize a 3% increase in the salary of the Mayor and City Councilmembers effective after the new City Council is seated following the election of November 3, 2026.
Ayes: Vice Mayor Liu, Councilmembers: Keng, Kimberlin,
Shao, Zhang
Noes: Mayor Salwan, Councilmembers: Campbell and
Kimberlin
Absent: None
Abstain: None
*Consent Items
C. City of Fremont Health Benefit Allowance for City Councilmembers - Consideration of a Resolution Authorizing and Restating the City's Contribution to Health and Welfare Benefits for Active City Councilmembers
Human Resources Director Tina Gallegos was available for questions.
Mayor Salwan opened the public hearing. The following people commented: Aziz Akbari, and Jack Rogers. There being no additional speakers, Mayor Salwan closed the public hearing.
On a motion by Councilmember Zhang, seconded by Councilmember Keng, the City Council adopted Resolution No. 2026-64 authorizing and restating the City’s contribution to health and welfare benefits for active members of the City Council.
Ayes: Vice Mayor Liu, Councilmembers: Keng, Campbell,
Kimberlin, Shao, Zhang
Noes: Mayor Salwan
Absent: None
Abstain: None
6. Other Business – None.
7. Items Referred by Councilmembers
A. Council Referrals
1. Councilmember Keng Referral - Direct Staff to Analyze Options for the Funding and Construction of a New Community Center in North Fremont District 1
Councilmember Keng introduced her referral, Mayor Salwan opened the Public Comment period. The following people commented: James Ferris, Sai Nagarajan, and Patricia Schaffarczyk. There being no additional speakers, Mayor Salwan closed the Public Comment period.
Community Services Director Kim Beranek and Public Works Director Matt Cano were available for questions.
City Council directed City staff to analyze options to fund and construct a new community center in North Fremont District 1.
B. Appointments to Boards, Commissions, Committees – None.
C. Legislative Actions – None.
*Consent Items
D. Report on Committee Assignments – None
8. Adjournment: There being no further business, Mayor Salwan adjourned the meeting at 8:57 p.m.
Attest: Approved:
Alberto Quintanilla, City Clerk Raj Salwan, Mayor