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June 10, 2021

Active Fremont: Walk, Bike, Hike

Join our new upcoming health and wellness campaign—Active Fremont: Walk, Bike, Hike, in partnership with Washington Hospital, East Bay Regional Park District, Regional Parks Foundation; and the City of Fremont. As we move closer to the State of California fully reopening the economy on June 15, 2021, and more people continue to be vaccinated, embracing a healthier lifestyle this summer is more important than ever. What better way to stay fit then to seek Fremont's beautiful outdoors to walk, bike, and hike in your local community! Follow us on social media at #ActiveFremont from June 9 through September 6 as we share weekly health tips; recipes; walking, bicycling, and hiking routes in Fremont; and meet-up events to keep you motivated. Stay tuned for fun prize drawings and giveaways. One of our strategic objectives is to help families and youth be active this summer and be ready to walk or bike to school in the fall. So, whether you are 8 or 80, Active Fremont: Walk, Bike, Hike welcomes everyone!

Driverless Autonomous Vehicle Testing to begin on Fremont Streets

On June 2, Pony.ai started driverless autonomous vehicle testing on streets in south Fremont. Pony.ai is a Fremont-based corporation that launched in 2016 and is one of eight autonomous vehicle companies that has received a permit by the California DMV for their advanced testing operations without an attendant within the vehicle. Pony.ai is now testing what may evolve into a “robotaxi” service that runs between the Warm Springs/South Fremont BART Station area, Pacific Commons, and job sites in the Warm Springs Innovation District.

Upcoming June 15 City Council Meeting

City staff will present to the City Council on the following items at the regularly scheduled Council meeting on Tuesday, June 15 at 7:00 pm:

• Second Public Hearing and Adoption of the Fiscal Year 2021/22 Operating Budget And Appropriations Limit
• Second Public Hearing and Adoption of the Fiscal Year 2021/22 -2025/26 Capital Improvement Program (CIP) and Two-Year Capital Budget
• Public Hearing to Review the Annual Report on the Rent Review Ordinance and Adopt the Fiscal Year 2021/22 Annual Fee

The City Council agenda and how to attend the virtual meeting will be posted online in the Agenda Center at least 72 hours in advance of the meeting.

Catch up on June 8 Council Meeting

Did you miss this week’s City Council meeting? Catch up on the June 8, 2021 Council meeting agenda and webcast for updates on the following:

• First Public Hearing on Fiscal Year 2021/22 Proposed Operating Budget
• Capital Improvement Program - First Public Hearing Regarding Adoption of the Proposed Capital Improvement Program for Fiscal Years 2021/22 through 2025/26 and the Two-Year Capital Budget
• Proclamation: Elder Abuse Awareness Month, June 2021
  
  

Call for Artists

Calling all artists! The City is seeking artist qualifications for the commission of an innovative and permanent public art installation for a new outdoor plaza, Warm Springs Plaza, in Fremont’s Warm Springs Innovation District. The artist will design, fabricate, and install the artwork. Interested artists can apply through the CaFÉ website. Deadline to apply is Monday, June 28.

FUSD’s Summer Meal Program Open to all Fremont Youth

Fremont Unified School District is once again offering its Summer Grab-and-Go Meal Service beginning Wednesday, June 16. Every Wednesday through August 4, from 11:30 am to 12:30 pm, families will be able to pick up seven days of breakfast and lunch for their child at five school sites throughout the District. All residents, age 18 and younger, are eligible for these free meals throughout the summer.

Fremont 4th of July Porch Parade

The Fremont 4th of July Parade Board and community volunteers are once again coordinating a Porch Parade event! This group of dedicated volunteers has coordinated the Fremont 4th of July Parade for over 20 years. Fremont community members and businesses are invited to decorate their porches, front yards, or store fronts in a creative or patriotic way. This is a virtual opportunity to celebrate the 4th of July with fellow Fremont residents, family, and friends! For complete details, including how to register and appear on the Porch Parade Registered Map, visit the 4th of July Parade website.

New Preapproved ADU Program

The City is now preapproving plans for detached accessory dwelling units (ADUs) that are submitted by designers, architects, builders, and other qualified professionals. Design professionals can use their preapproved ADU plans throughout Fremont with expedited plan review timelines and lower permitting costs. Having their ADU plans preapproved by the City is a great way to ensure that their future clients can move through the permitting process quickly and smoothly.

COVID-19 Corner

Alameda County moves to the Yellow Tier in the State’s Blueprint for a Safer Economy. Effective June 9, activities and businesses permitted in the Yellow Tier per the State’s Blueprint for a Safer Economy may resume or expand their operations. Alameda County remains aligned with the State’s face masking mandate. Everyone should wear a mask in indoor public settings, even if fully vaccinated, until State masking guidance changes.

On June 15, the State will move Beyond the Blueprint and California Department of Public Health (CDPH) has updated the Beyond the Blueprint Framework for California’s reopening. Alameda County will hold two virtual Beyond the Blueprint public update meetings to provide the latest industry guidance and help employers understand changing COVID-19 guidance and Cal/OSHA standards so they can take the appropriate steps to ensure safe environments for staff and customers. The Community Update is the first of these public update meetings and will be held on Tuesday, June 15 from 6:00 pm to 7:30 pm. The second is the Employer Update, which will be held Monday, June 21 from 6:00 pm to 7:30 pm.

Vaccine Guidance and COVID-19 Testing in Alameda County.  

Keep Fremont Housed, the City of Fremont's rental assistance program, is accepting applications from Fremont households financially impacted by COVID-19. Qualified applicants can receive assistance to catch up on back rent and utilities. Visit our website to see if you qualify and to review what documents you'll need to apply. Language assistance is available.

Facing financial hardship due to COVID-19? Sign up for a free phone-based navigation session with a Financial Navigator.