 City's New Operating Schedule
Effective January 11, 2022, some City offices are physically closed and operating by appointment only. If you are planning to visit City of Fremont offices, it’s strongly encouraged that you visit our website in advance. The City continues to monitor the fluid COVID-19 situation and will continue to keep this list updated as needed. The closures are temporary, and offices are anticipated to reopen in early February.
 Attend Fremont’s Redistricting Hearing on Feb. 15
Fremont is continuing the once-in-a-decade opportunity to redefine City district lines, and we need community input. The next virtual hearing on Tuesday, February 15, at 7:15 pm gives residents the opportunity to share their thoughts on proposed maps, election sequencing, and the impact redistricting could have on their community.
Zoom Webinar Link: https://zoom.us/j/94256090941
Webinar ID: 942 5609 0941
By Phone: 669-900-9128
Click *9 to raise a hand to speak, via phone
Translation services are available by request, 72 hours prior to the meeting. Contact: redistrictfremont2021@fremont.gov.
Find out more about the hearing and how you can get involved at https://redistrictfremont.org/schedule.
The Fremont Housing Navigation Center (FHNC) recently celebrated its first year of operation, in which the Center provided encouragement and housing for 66 unhoused, local individuals. With the assistance of Bay Area Community Services, the Center was also able to assist 31 residents find housing and 22 residents with obtaining employment upon exiting the program. Additionally, the FHNC came in under budget at $1.12 million and was fully funded via several state and county funding sources, including State Permanent Local Housing Allocation (PLHA) and Alameda County Social Service Agency Funding.
Read more about the Center’s successful first year.
This Tuesday, January 18, at their regularly scheduled meeting, the Fremont City Council will consider a recommendation from City staff to apply for the second round of funding available through the State’s Homekey program. The funding would be used to convert the Motel 6 located at 46101 Research Ave. in Fremont to 156 units of permanent affordable housing for individuals and families experiencing homelessness. The Homekey program provides the City with the opportunity to tap into significant State funding to expand affordable housing and help address homelessness in Fremont, which remains a top priority. Learn more about the City’s Homekey application and this Tuesday’s City Council meeting.
Join Police Chief Sean Washington on a virtual meeting to discuss current crime stats and crime trends. Chief Washington will also provide an overview of his transition plan, goals, and objectives.
Join our meeting on Zoom:
- Zoom Meeting ID: 981 5411 4553
- Passcode: 147807
District 3 Community Meeting (hosted by Councilmember Jenny Kassan)
Wednesday, January 26, 2022
6:30 pm to 7:30 pm
District 5 Community Meeting (hosted by Vice Mayor Raj Salwan)
Wednesday, February 2, 2022
6:30 pm to 7:30 pm
Each meeting will include statistics relevant to the district, as well as discussions on these areas: Recent Crime Statistics; Current Crime Trends; Overview on Transition Plan; Department Goals and Objectives, and Q&A Session.
Unsure of what district you are in? Check out the district locator.
Meetings for remaining districts will be scheduled and announced later. All meetings will be closed captioned and recorded for future viewings.
In June 2021, the City of Fremont implemented a 6-month road diet pilot project along Fremont Boulevard, from Thornton Avenue to Parish Avenue, in the Centerville business district. The pilot project included a lane reduction to three lanes, pop-up outdoor dining patios, additional on-street parking, and enhanced bike facilities. In September 2021, the City then conducted a community survey to gather feedback on the various elements of the road diet pilot project.
The planning process for the Centerville Complete Streets project is concluding and the project's preferred design alternatives will be presented to the community on Wednesday, January 26 before seeking approval from the Fremont City Council on February 8.
Join us at the upcoming Virtual Community Meeting #4 for the Centerville Complete Streets project! The meeting will be conducted on Zoom, and meeting participants can join by desktop, tablet, or phone.
Meeting Details:
Wednesday, January 26, 2022
6:30 pm to 8:00 pm
Zoom link: https://us06web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_hkw6uT1RTKSOJ6yJ0hLV0A
At the regularly scheduled City Council meeting on January 11, the Fremont City Council unanimously approved Rafael E. Alvarado, Jr. as Fremont’s next city attorney. For the past five years, Rafael served as city attorney for the City of East Palo Alto and prior to that position, served as a deputy city attorney and assistant city attorney for the City of Hayward, where he defended over 50 lawsuits in state and federal court.
His first day will be February 22, 2022. Learn more about Rafael and the experience he brings to Fremont.
The City of Fremont is continuing efforts to reduce noise impacts associated with train horns. Federal safety regulations require trains to blast their horns in advance of roadway crossings. However, if enhanced safety improvements are constructed at a railroad crossing, the City can have a crossing location designed as a “quiet zone.”
In Fall 2021, a railroad quiet zone project was completed at the Nursery Avenue crossing in the Niles community. The project construction was funded in part by a grant from the Alameda County Transportation Commission, using Measure BB transportation funds.
In 2022, the City will start a new set of railroad safety and quiet zone projects along the route of the Altamont Corridor Express (ACE) train through the Centerville area. This corridor has been identified as a regional priority for railroad crossing safety investment.
For more information about past and future railroad quiet zone projects, visit the City’s Quiet Zone Program webpage.
On November 2, the Fremont City Council approved the City’s update to the Affordable Housing Ordinance, which was based on technical studies, stakeholder input, and direction from the Council and the City’s Planning Commission.
The new ordinance requires developers of market-rate housing to contribute to affordable housing by choosing one of the following:
- Making a percentage of the units affordable;
- Paying an increased “in-lieu” fee that the City can use to subsidize affordable units; or
- Assisting the City’s affordable housing efforts in some other way, such as a land donation.
The new requirements took effect on January 2, 2022.
Effective January 2022, a new State law (SB 1383) went into effect requiring residents and businesses to keep compostable and recyclable materials out of California’s landfills. All residents, businesses, and other generators of organic waste must now subscribe to green waste collection service and keep items like food scraps and plant trimmings out of the trash. In addition, certain businesses and other large organizations must donate unused edible food to food recovery organizations such as food banks, pantries, and faith-based organizations. For more information, visit the State’s Senate Bill 1383 website. Also, learn more about Fremont’s residential organics and commercial organics programs, and the new guidelines from StopWaste and CalRecycle on information/requirements for businesses and residents.
Are you interested in serving the Fremont community? Consider applying for the Rent Review Board. The purpose of the Rent Review Board is to evaluate the reasonableness of proposed rent increases at the request of either a landlord or tenant pursuant to the rent review program set forth in Fremont Municipal Code Chapter 9.60.
This January make it part of your New Year's resolution to Resolve to be Ready! A nationwide effort encouraging everyone to be ready for natural disasters. Disasters can occur at any time, with little warning. However, technology is available that can help mitigate damage to infrastructure and even save lives. We are encouraging Californians to have an emergency plan in place and to download free resources like the MyShake App so you’re not caught off guard by the next earthquake. To receive earthquake warnings, download the app and adjust settings to receive emergency alerts by turning location settings to “always-on”. Location services allow the app technology to connect with nearby ground sensors and provide alerts to app users in the area where shaking will occur.
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