 City Council Meetings to Resume September 6, 2022
Following the annual August recess, City Council meetings will resume on September 6th. Community members may notice a change, as we begin a phased approach to resuming in-person City Council meetings. Beginning in September, City Councilmembers and critical City staff (City Manager, City Attorney, City Clerk, etc.) will return to Council Chambers to conduct meetings. Public participation will remain virtual, as will that of other presenting staff and guests. This phased approach will allow City Council members to convene and engage with follow Council colleagues, while limiting the exposure risk of Covid, which is still impacting our community and workforce. The City will continue to monitor public health conditions and use this time to ensure smooth functionality with the new Council Chamber technical systems before deciding when to allow in-person public participation.
All City Commissions will continue meeting virtually.
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The Disability Resource Festival and Opportunity to Meet First Responders takes place on Sunday, September 25 from 11:00 am to 2:00 pm at the City of Fremont's Downtown Event Center. The goal of this free resource fair is to build positive relationships between the disability community and first responders while connecting people with disabilities and their families to helpful area resources. The City’s Fire and Police Departments will conduct demonstrations. Local agencies providing services for those with disabilities will be on hand to share information. This event is brought to you by the City of Fremont Human Relations Commission in partnership with Mission Valley Special Education Local Planning Area and Friends of Children with Special Needs with support from the City of Fremont Human Services Department.
 New Public Art Maps for Fremont
Explore Fremont’s public art with the City’s newest interactive story maps! The Art in Public Places Map showcases the more than 60 art installations located throughout the city. The boxART! Map highlights the murals created by local artists on several of Fremont’s traffic signal control boxes. All of this art helps beautify the city and creates a unique identity for Fremont. Explore the art online or go out and see it in person!
 Help Support Fremont's Unhoused Community
A Vehicle Assistance Fund has been established to assist Safe Parking Host Site Program participants with costs related to operating their vehicles safely and legally. Examples of costs covered by this fund include obtaining or replacing their driver's license, vehicle registration and insurance costs, reasonable car repairs, and gas vouchers.
For more information about how you can support this crucial program, contact the City’s Development Officer, Paula Manczuk-Hannay via email.
The Inflation Reduction Act (IRA) was recently passed by the U.S. Congress and signed into law by President Biden. The bill calls for investing billions of dollars over the next ten years to mitigate the effects of climate change—by far the single largest climate investment in U.S. history! The bill will put the U.S. on a path for a nearly 40% reduction in greenhouse gas emissions by 2030.
To learn how the IRA will benefit California families and communities, view the California Fact Sheet recently released by the White House. Actions include lowering energy costs, creating good-paying jobs, boosting manufacturing, and reducing the cost of electric vehicles.
The City will continue to share information about this new bill and the benefits it will provide the community.
 Road Closures
Niles Antique Faire and Flea Market: Sunday, August 28, 2022
The Niles Antique Faire and Flea Market will take place on Sunday, August 28 in the Niles District from 6:00 am to 4:00 pm.
Road Closure: The following roads will be closed on Sunday, August 28 from 2:00 am to 6:00 pm.
- Niles Blvd., between “G” Street and “J” Street
- “G” Street, “H” Street and “I” Street, between Second Street and Niles Blvd
- Iron Horse Lane between” F” and “J” Street
- “F” Street, between 3rd Street and Niles Blvd: Road open; No Parking
- “J” Street: reserved for disabled parking during the event
- Niles Blvd. in front of Joe’s Corner: reserved for disabled parking during the event
Parking Lot Closure: The following parking lots will be closed on Saturday, August 27 from 7:00 pm to Sunday, August 28 at 6:00 pm.
- City parking lots next to Niles Plaza
As with all special events, Fremont Police Department asks attendees to please refrain from bringing backpacks and large bags into the area. All bags are subject to search. In addition, UAVs (drones) will not be permitted to fly over the event. During all events, always be aware of your surroundings and report suspicious activities. We ask: If You See Something, Say Something. If you see suspicious behavior or situations, do not confront the individuals involved. In a non-emergency, call Fremont Police Department at (510) 790-6800 option 3 or TEXT-A-TIP: text “TIP FREMONTPD” followed by your message to 888-777. In an emergency or to report a crime in progress, please dial 9-1-1.
The COVID-19 pandemic remains a challenge in California. While community events are allowed, Fremont we would like to remind everyone to practice social distancing, mask-wearing, and other health protocols when appropriate and when required. Adherence to any State and Regional Health Order in effect during the events will be required. For the latest information, please visit the Alameda County’s COVID-19 webpage.
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