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June 10, 2022

City of Fremont offices will be closed June 20th in recognition of Juneteenth Holiday

On June 17, 2021, President Biden signed the “Juneteenth National Independence Day Act” into law, which designates Juneteenth National Independence Day as a legal Federal holiday. The Juneteenth National Holiday commemorates and celebrates the historical significance of June 19, 1865 nearly nine decades after our Nation’s founding and more than two years after President Lincoln signed the Emancipation Proclamation. Enslaved Americans in Galveston, Texas, finally received the word that they were free to mark the end of slavery in the United States. 

In July of 2021, Fremont's City Council recommitted to diversity, equality, and inclusion throughout the City of Fremont, by asking staff to analyze and present for Council consideration the recognition and celebration of Juneteenth as a paid City of Fremont holiday commencing on or near the date of June 19, 2022.  Consistent with City Council direction, the City of Fremont will honor Juneteenth as a new annual federal holiday on June 20, 2022. 

All City offices will be closed on June 20, 2022 in honor of the federal holiday. The closure will not affect public safety field services.   

Fremont Budget Hearing and Adoption: June 14

The City of Fremont’s proposed operating budget for the next fiscal year, which runs from July 1, 2022 through June 30, 2023 was presented to the City Council at their regularly scheduled Council meeting on May 17 at 7:00 pm. The first public hearing to comment on the budget was June 7, and the second hearing and adoption is on June 14. Public hearings are part of the Council meeting which will begin at 7:00 pm. View the June 14, 2022 City Council Agenda and how to participate in the virtual meeting.

Catch up on June 7 Council Meeting

Did you miss this week’s City Council meeting? Catch up on the June 7, 2022 Council meeting agenda and webcast for updates including the Pride Month Proclamation.

Fremont’s 2022 State of the City Address

If you want to learn more about the issues and opportunities facing the City of Fremont, stay tuned! Fremont Mayor Lily Mei will be presenting the annual State of the City Address at a continental breakfast hosted by the Fremont Chamber of Commerce on Thursday, June 23, from 8:00 am to 10:00 am at the new Fremont Downtown Event Center, located at 3500 Capitol Ave.

To buy tickets, please visit the Fremont Chamber of Commerce’s website or call them at 510-795-2244.

And in case you can’t make it, the State of the City Address will be rebroadcasted on Fremont Cable TV Channel 27, as well as posted to the City website by the end of the following week.

Meet Your New Small Business Ally

Starting a small business is no small feat – from choosing a site, getting the right permits from both the City and County, and marketing your business, there can be many questions throughout the entire process. Our Economic Development Department is committed to helping Fremont’s small business community thrive, and we are excited to announce that Julie Vidad is stepping into the role of Small Business Ally.

With nearly two decades of experience with the City of Fremont and its permitting process, Julie is here to help you maneuver the challenges of getting a business off the ground. She is an excellent resource for new and existing small business owners and can answer questions you may have about finances, resources, the permit process, organizing a grand opening event, and more.

Julie is your first point of contact to help your local small business succeed. You can reach her at (510) 284-4026 or jvidad@fremont.gov.  

Lots of Family Fun at Mission San Jose Founder's Festival Weekend June 11-12

Starting TOMORROW! Come celebrate 225 years of history at Mission San Jose! Founder's Weekend Festival will have food, live entertainment, activities for the kids, and raffle prizes. FREE admission. Visit event website to plan your trip.

Revised Dates for BART Weekend Trackway Work between South Hayward and Union City Stations

This weekend, June 11 - 12, 2022, BART will close the trackway between South Hayward and Union City for major track replacement. A free bus bridge will connect the South Hayward & Union City BART Stations. Riders should plan to add 20-25 minutes to their trips.

Alameda County Water District’s Water Use Restrictions in Effect

As a reminder, ACWD’s mandatory water use restrictions and drought rates are in effect as the drought emergency continues in ACWD’s service area, which includes Fremont, Newark and Union City.

Learn more about how you can conserve water and report water waste. 

New Induction Cooktop Lending Program

If you enjoy cooking, there is a new program for you to try. Fremont’s electricity provider, East Bay Community Energy, has partnered with Acterra to provide East Bay residents a chance to try induction cooking for free. Induction is the most energy-efficient cooking technology available today. The difference is in the technology. Residents can apply to reserve an Induction Lending Kit, which includes a portable induction cooktop, compatible pan, instructions, recipes, and a carrying bag. The Fremont Main Library is a pickup location, and the loan period is 21 days. 

COVID-19 Corner

Alameda County requires masking in most indoor public settings effective Friday, June 3.

• To limit the impact of increasing COVID-19 cases on hospitalizations, Alameda County requires masking in most indoor public settings.
• This order does not apply to the City of Berkeley, which is an independent Local Health Jurisdiction.
• The Alameda County Health  Officer  continues  to  monitor  COVID  cases  and hospitalizations to determine when this order can be lifted safely.

Alameda County is working with trusted partners and organizations to distribute K95 masks to residents in priority neighborhoods.

• A limited supply of KN95 masks (both adult and child size) are available for organizations that serve residents in low-income, communities of color that have suffered high COVID- 19 case rates and deaths and have lower vaccination rates than the County overall.
• Organizations and community partners who have a strong history in reaching residents in these communities are provided with masks to give out as part of their community engagement activities.

The best place for families to get their soon-to-be-eligible 6 month - 4-year-old children vaccinated is their pediatrician’s office.

• Alameda County’s vaccination strategy for 6 month to 4-year-old children is focused on increasing the number of private pediatrician offices to increase providers approved by the State to vaccinate their patients.
• This is an excellent opportunity to obtain a child’s routine vaccinations and learn about other programs and services that can support a child’s healthy start.
• County-supported vaccination clinics operated by our community partners may vaccinate this age group.
• Families can visit Alameda County’s website to find when those clinics will be available.
• Children 3 and older can also get their vaccination at pharmacies. 
• Alameda County strongly encourages everyone eligible to get vaccinated and boosted against COVID-19 noting vaccine and boosters help prevent severe illness that can result in hospitalization and death. 

Alameda County’s COVID response strategy has shifted based on the latest COVID-19 data and in consultation with community partners. 

• The County is focusing on mobile and in-home vaccination and prioritizing vaccination strategies that are proven to be more successful at reaching unvaccinated residents and remove additional barriers to access. 
• This strategy is evolving toward new and different approaches to reach remaining residents who are unvaccinated or not yet eligible. 
• The County is also prioritizing its support for community-led pop-up clinics and events like health fairs where residents can receive a comprehensive range of health information and services.

COVID Chats, a site supported by Alameda County Health Care Services Agency, provides information on COVID-19, vaccines, and other ways to stay safe from COVID.

The website is for youth ages 11-25, and for those who work with youth.